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Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Doris Gail Boguski
2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Doris Gail Boguski at the age of 73. Doris will always be remembered as a strong woman who loved her family and grand dogs, enjoying many special memories together in nature. Doris loved to make everyone around her laugh, she had the ability to inject humor into everyday...
Loren Dean Miller
2025
Loren Miller passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025 at Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor, Alberta, at the age of 82 years.
He was born July 17, 1942 at his parents’ home near Maxwell, Nebraska, to Blanche and Lloyd Miller, becoming the sixth child of seven. Loren grew up on the family ranch, raising and showing purebred Hereford...
Hazel Stansfield
Mar 1, 2025
We are saddened to announce that Hazel Stansfield, a beautiful, vibrant amazing wife, mother and nana has gained her wings in heaven. Hazel passed with her husband Ron and daughters Amanda and Nicola by her side one week before her 81st birthday. Born in Rotherham England in 1944, Hazel with her husband Ron and daughters immigrated to Canada in 1976....
Mary Evdokimoff (née Foster)
2025
Mary (Foster) Evdokimoff, a loving and devoted mother and wife, passed away at Rockyview Hospital in Calgary, Alberta on February 28, 2025, at the age of 95 years.
She is dearly missed by her surviving children, Ann (Clint) Honke, Peter (Donita) Evdokimoff, Jr and Masha (Donald) Budden, 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She surely is missed by Maxx and Zaylee Mann...
Krys Anne Bunker
2025
A long-time Bearspaw resident, Krys passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary AB. The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated care teams at Cochrane Home Care, Calgary Community Paramedics and Foothills PCU for their compassion and support at this time.
Krys is survived by her daughter Cynthia (Thia) along with extended family residing in British Columbia. Krys was...
Raymond John Carreau
Feb 20, 2025
It with great sorrow that we announce Raymond “Ray” John Carreau, aged 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, LaVonne of 61 years; son Brent and Laura Carreau of Portland, Oregon; son Todd and Debby Carreau and grandchildren Josh and Jenna Carreau of Vancouver, British Columbia. He is also...
Harvey Alvin Dick
Feb 13, 2025
Harvey Alvin Dick was born in Winnipeg on August 13, 1949, to Benjamin and Helen Dick. He was the youngest of two children, his only brother Melvin was already 4 years old. They spent his first few years in the small town of Niverville, Manitoba.
When Harv was 4 years old, the family made the move to Winnipeg, where Helen, a...
Clayton Elmer Harmeson
Feb 5, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Clayton Elmer Harmeson, who departed this life peacefully in his sleep on February 5, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on December 27, 1934, in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Clayton lived a vibrant life marked by hard work and dedication as both a mechanic and a farmer.
Clayton's passion for farming...
Henryk Skrzypek
Jan 26, 2025
Musician, Engineer, Adventurer
Born in Poland before eventually immigrating to Canada, Henry was firstly a musician and composer, always jotting down lyrics, recording voice memos of songs formulating in his head, and performing at every opportunity he got.
He was also an accomplished engineer, graduating in Krakow from AGH – the University of Science and Technology, and then in Edmonton from the...
Rita Ivera Chin
Jan 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rita Ivera Chin
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Rita Ivera Chin who left us peacefully on January 26, 2025, at the age of 96. Her life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering strength, and she will be profoundly missed...
Donald Ritthaler
Jan 10, 2025
Don Ritthaler was born July 2, 1937 in Manor, SK to Jacob and Bertha Ritthaler. He was the fourth of five children. Don joined the military in 1956 and spent the next 35 years as a proud member of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). He served in Edmonton, Germany, Calgary, Cyprus, Gagetown, Wainwright, and Yellowknife.
His experiences in the...
Arthur Philip Lange
Jan 8, 2025
“Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together” – von Goethe
Arthur Philip Lange passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2025. To his last day he was surrounded by the family that cherished him. His wife, Valerie, of 63 years, children Gavin (Marit), Jennifer (Dave) and Graham. His 5 grandchildren whom he loved more than words can express,...
Donald Bruce Smith
Jan 5, 2025
Donald Bruce Smith was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on May 14, 1929, to his parents Adelaide & Frederick Smith. The family moved to Regina when Don was 3 years old along with his younger brother, David. Eventually the family moved to Edmonton, where Don attended Connaught Public School and Eastwood High School.
While attending Eastwood High, Don participated in sport activities,...
Reginald Bertly Munro
Jan 4, 2025
Born in Calgary in 1929 Reginald Bertly Munro passed away peacefully at the Brentwood Care Center in Calgary on the morning of January 4, 2025 at the age of 95. The eldest son of John and Grace Munro he had two brothers, Gary and Milo, and two sisters, Joan and Charlotte. He is predeceased by his parents and his brother...
Richard Kerry Otte
Dec 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Richard Kerry Otte who passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Dulcina Hospice on December 19, 2024. Richard, also known to many friends as Kerry, was born in Edmonton but his family moved to Calgary when he was still very young. He called Calgary home for many years...
Helena Thiessen
Dec 18, 2024
Helena Thiessen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on December 18, 2024, in Evanston Grand Village, Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 99.
Born on August 15, 1925, in the Donask Region of Russia (now Ukraine), Helena was a remarkable individual who immigrated to Canada as a five-year-old child. Fatefully, she found herself on the same boat as...
Michael Edward Tofflemire
Dec 16, 2024
It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved husband, Michael who left us on Dec 16, 2024 at the age of 74 after his 7 yearlong battle with CorticoBasal Degeneration
He was not just my husband but my best friend and confidant, and his absence leaves an irreplaceable void in my life.
Michael lived a life filled...
Mitzi Watts
Dec 9, 2024
With deep respect, we announce the passing of Mitzi Watts on December 9, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta, surrounded by family. Born on November 4, 1934, Mitzi lived a life marked by kindness, love, and dedication to her family.
Mitzi's kind spirit and caring nature were well-known. She outlived her husband Bob, with whom she was married for 42 years. As a...
Roy Richard Sired
Nov 26, 2024
Roy Richard Sired, born on October 30, 1932 in Pennant, Saskatchewan, passed away on November 26, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather whose life was marked by dedication, adventure, and a love of family.
Roy's education journey began at the Saskatchewan Teachers College in Moose Jaw,...
David Joseph Beattie
Nov 25, 2024
Beattie, David Joseph October 13, 1943 Calgary, AB – November 25, 2024 Calgary, AB
With profound sadness and love, Dave’s family comforted him as he left us. The second child of Thomas and Margaret Beattie, he lived at Ghost Dam as an infant and, as a toddler, moved to Cochrane where he completed Grade 12. He attended SAIT twice, first completing...
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