Doryce McFarlane was born in Gainsborough Saskatchewan October 17, 1928. She came to Drumheller Valley in 1936 and settled in East Coulee where she spent the majority of her life. She wed Joseph Repas in 1946 and worked with him in the grocery business until his passing in 1977. Doryce passed away December 5, 2008 at her residence in Drumheller Continuing Care.