Ruth Arlene Siferd (née McAskill) January 22, 1935–May 15, 2022 In the Bible, Ruth has many characteristics: loving, hardworking, virtuous, and obedient. In Hebrew it means friend or companion. The baby girl who joined the family of Donald and Lida McAskill on January 22, 1935, in Drumheller, certainly embodied these characteristics. Since Lida was a member of the Ruth Chapter of Eastern Star, and this sweet babe was born on their meeting night, it was fitting that she be named...

William Robert (Bob) Ireland 1944-2022 Bob passed away May 13th in the Medicine Hat hospital at the age of 77. He was born in Oyen, Alberta November 3rd 1944 to Howard and Eloise (Willock) Ireland. He was raised on the family farm and took all his schooling in Oyen. After graduating he left for Toronto taking courses at Devry. He worked out of Three Hills for about a year for AGT. Then he began seismic work in the oil patch in Alberta and British Columbia before moving to Singapore. With...

Landry Rafa was born on Dec 16, 1978 in Oyen Alberta. He grew up on the family farm south of Acadia Valley. Landry went to school from kindergarten to grade 9 at Warren Peers School. He farmed with his brother, Curtis, and they were best friends and partners on the farm.  He enjoyed gardening, stamp collecting, and then years later he collected baseballs signed from famous baseball players, along with his signed Gordon Lightfoot memorabilia. Landry enjoyed having coffee with his Dad in...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Dennis Keith Dahl on April 29, 2022. Dennis was born March 16, 1943 in Consort Alberta to Magnus and Wilma (Gloman) Dahl. He worked for CN Rail for 34 years, retiring in 1993. His career began in Cereal Alberta, where he met the love of his life Norma Donaldson. They were married July 15, 1968 in Cereal, Alberta. From this union, they were blessed with two daughters; Gloria (1969) and Judy (1970). Dennis had a deep love for his family and enjoyed...

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/remembering-raymond-donald   I, Raymond Clarence Donald, 2nd son of Harriet (Turner) and John Milton Donald, brother to Norman (Laura) and Grace (Mike Borys), started my journey August 25, 1924 by safely arriving in the Yorkton, Saskatchewan hospital. Shortly after my birth, my parents and I journeyed to our home in Fonehill, just 10 miles away. I have fond memories of growing up enjoying the farm life, working in the field, working with cattle,...

Rose was born Dec. 23, 1921 in Oyen and passed away April 12, 2022. She was the third child of John and Tekla Smigelski and grew up on the farm. She married Nick Bakowy July 22, 1942. They purchased a 1/2 section of land from Joe Blaise and that was the start of their farming life. Life on the farm was hard, but so very rewarding. Rose was known for her cooking and her huge garden. She loved curling, cards and bingo. Trips with her daughters to play the VLTs was something she always...

  Darla Mary Knutsvik (Styles) beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend was born on July 1, 1968, to proud parents, Cliff and Leona Styles in Oyen, AB. She was the youngest of 4 siblings. She passed away surrounded by family on April 4, 2022 in Medicine Hat, AB at the age of 53 years. Darla grew up in Sibbald, AB and took all her schooling in Oyen, AB. She was a self-proclaimed “Daddy’s Little Girl” but spoiled and loved by anyone and everyone that...

Mr. Bryon Kelly Wenzel of Morse, Saskatchewan, passed away at the Cypress Regional Hospital, Swift Current, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, March 29th , 2022 at the age of 63 years. Bryon is survived by his daughter, Tamara Gillis, and her children Stephanie, Tiyana and Mckenzee. Bryon is also survived by his sister Lorie (Don) Bischop, brother Wade Wenzel. He also leaves to mourn his nieces and nephews Candy Nelsen, Kevin (Danine) Nelsen, Carrie Potter, Michael (Charlotte) Potter, Erin Vogel,...

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/remembering-william-gibson Bill was born April 29, 1927, on the Gibson family farm to Malcolm and Isobel Gibson, he died peacefully at Oyen Auxiliary on March 8, 2022.  He was the youngest of 8 children. His early life was spent on the farm with his brothers, Cecil, John, Allen, Norman and sisters Wilda, Evelyn and Betty.  Bill loved baseball and it was said that as soon as his chores were finished, he would spend countless hours practising his...

  Gordon Stanley Wright was born in Cereal, Alberta on March 29, 1945. He unexpectedly passed away in Hanna, AB on March 3, 2022.   He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Irene Wright.   Gordon is survived by his children, Marvella, Marilyn, Carmen and Kerry; grandchildren Dallas, Raylee, Taryn, Cassidy, Tyler, Erica and Kayne; one sister Phyllis (Norman) Peterson.   Gordon was raised on the family farm in the Helmsdale area and attended Helmsdale...