Donna Marie Bright Thompson (1945- 2011) of Three Hills, Alberta passed away on June 7, 2011, in the Three Hills Continuing Care from a long struggle with Pick's Disease.  Donna was born March 30, 1945, in Edmonton to Mary Pylatuk of Clair SK and Frank Gorski of Minneapolis MN.  In July 1945 Donna was placed in the home of Vera and Wes Bright of Stettler AB and in 1946 was officially adopted by them. The Bright home was indeed a bright, fun-loving household with music being one of the

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PETERS, Johanna Hendrika

PETERS – Johanna Hendrika - July 26, 1938 – June 8, 2011 - Johanna (Ann) Peters (nee Van der Doorn), passed away in Olds, AB on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the age of 72 years. Ann came to Canada from the Netherlands in 1958 with her husband to brave a new world and build a new life. Together they created a home that was filled with love and laughter. Ann taught her children the importance of keeping your honor, sharing with others, and the worth of good manners. She understood the true meaning

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BROOK, Alfred

BROOK - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Brook on May 29, 2011 at the age of 82 years. He will be lovingly missed by his wife Mildred, son Alec (Karin) Brook, daughter Vicki Lynn (Roman) Eliuk and their families. A graveside service was held on Thursday June 2, 2011 at the Torrington Cemetery in Torrington, AB. In Alfred's memory, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd, Olds entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610 www.

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WELBOURN, Frank Alexander~June 21, 1928 - May 23, 2011~It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Frank (Sandy) Welbourn. Loving father to Margot (Maggie). Sandy passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer. Predeceased by his loving wife Mary, he is also survived by son-in-law Stan Sauerwein, grandchildren Amy, Brock and Carson and sisters Nora Dietlein (Saltspring) and Patricia Lorsch (Boston). Sandy grew up on the family farm near Edmonton and excelled ac

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