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Condolences to the family of Terry Shane Zambo

Terry Schiling

It is with heartbreak and sadness, I announce the passing of Terry Shane Zambo, at age 64. Terry passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Drumheller Hospital after a brief battle with Cancer.
Terry is survived by his loving wife Cindy Schuiling, stepson Rocky Spencer, wife Tracy and his beautiful Granddaughters Mya and Danica. He will also be missed by his niece Kassie Russell and family, as well as many lifelong friends and family.
Terry was predeceased by his parents Edith and Joe Zambo and brother Pat.
A heartfelt thank you to the physicians, nurses and support staff at Acute Care Drumheller, who made Terry’s final days as comfortable as possible.


Condolences to the family of Georgina Grace Thompson (nee Ewing)

Gerogina Thompson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Georgina Grace Thompson on September 16, 2024, at the Drumheller Health Centre.
Georgina was born on October 30, 1943, in Chilliwack, BC to John and Agnes Ewing, she was one of four children. From Chilliwack, the Ewing family moved to Rosedale first then settled in Drumheller.
Georgina met and married the love of her life Frank Thompson on June 29, 1963. To this union two children were born, Lorne in 1964 and Laura in 1967. The family resided in Rosedale. Georgina loved to cook, bake, do handiwork such as knitting, crocheting, and sewing. Georgina was the host of hosts. Once her own children were raised, she was very proud to be blessed with five grandchildren, whom she supported wholeheartedly, watching dance, court sports and many hockey games. She was their biggest fan. She was so excited when the grandchildren started getting married and giving her great-grandchildren, she loved to spend time with them and relish in the younger years. Georgina always kept busy, she was a bus driver, caregiver for D.A.R.T.S., day home provider, board member for District 9, and member of the Legion Auxiliary. Georgina and Frank established Thompson’s Campground in Rosedale in the 80’s, now known as 11 Bridges Campground. She loved to garden, growing the most beautiful flowers. Georgina loved her husband, her children, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren, she will be forever missed and loved.
She was predeceased by her parents John & Agnes Ewing, brother John, sister Mary, and daughter-in-law Corey.
Georgina leaves to mourn, her loving husband Frank, son Lorne, daughter Laura (Doug), grandchildren Justin, Brandon (Kristen), Courtney (Kyle), Carter (Allison), Cagney (Dylan), great-grandchildren Aubrey, Lenix, Hadley, Zaiden, Roanik, brother Don (Linda), brother-in-law Pat (Judy), numerous nieces, nephews, special friends Daryl & Diane, Howard & Joy and a lifetime of friends.
A Celebration of Georgina’s life was held Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Home, if friends so desire memorial donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S. or the charity of choice. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.
The Thompson family would like to thank everyone for the kindness shown since Georgina’s passing. All the texts, phone calls, cards, and food, these did not go un-noticed. Thank you to the staff of Courtney Winters Funeral Homes for their care and compassion, thank you to Lisa for her compassion and understanding during this most difficult time.
Frank, Lorne, Laura and families

Condolences to the family of Bonnie Jean Giesbrecht (nee Duncan)

Bonnie Giesbrecht

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bonnie Jean Giesbrecht on Sunday, September 22nd, at the age of 76. She passed away peacefully at Drumheller Continuing Care, with daughter Lisa by her side.
Bonnie was born to Jim and Clarice Duncan in Virden, MB, a little sister to Maxine. When Maxine and Bonnie were both young, the family packed up and headed west to Alberta. They ended up buying a house on Marten Street in Banff, and that was where Bonnie grew up.
While working in Banff in her adult years, Bonnie met Ken. They were married in 1974 at Kelowna, and then moved to the Carbon area, eventually buying an acreage just east of town. In April of 1983, they brought home their daughter, Lisa. When Lisa was in grade two, she and Bonnie moved into Carbon, settling into a house on Aberdeen Avenue. That’s where they stayed until after Lisa graduated and then moved on to Drumheller. Bonnie was only in Drumheller a short time before making her way back to Carbon, where she remained until her health took a turn in January 2022.
She worked at a variety of places through the years including Carbon School, Royal Tyrrell Museum gift shop, Drumheller and Region Transition Society, and finally Valley Bus. She was a member of the Carbon Legion and was on the board for the Carbon Community Centre.
In her retirement, Bonnie was able to do some travelling. Her first trip was to the Maritimes with her good friend Verna in 2007, followed by Tennessee in 2011 with her sister Maxine. In 2015, her and Verna went to Ireland and Scotland, a trip she had been talking about taking for years.
Bonnie had a tremendous love for the mountains, as well as a true appreciation for Indigenous arts and culture, both of which stemmed from her time in Banff. She enjoyed most music and could often be heard humming a tune while out of a walk. As an animal lover, she would watch her furry grandchildren anytime she was able. Bonnie had an infectious giggle that made it almost impossible to be in a bad mood when you were around her.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and James Magee, sister Maxine Toma, brother-in-law Gil (Wilma) Giesbrecht and sister-in-law Edith Penner; numerous nieces and nephews, and many wonderful friends.
Bonnie was predeceased by her parents, Jim and Clarice Duncan; brothers-in-law Tommy Toma, Doug Giesbrecht and Bob Penner; and nephew Corey Giesbrecht.
Special thanks to the physicians and staff at Drumheller Continuing Care for the care Bonnie received these past couple of years.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 4th at 1pm at the Carbon Community Centre, with a luncheon to follow.
In lieu of flowers and in honour of Bonnie’s time on the board, donations can be made to the Carbon Community Centre (E-transfer to carboncommunitycentre@gmail.com or PO Box 476, Carbon, AB T0M 0L0), or a charity of one’s choice.