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Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Christmas Candlelight Service
Dec 12, 2024
Remembering Our Loved Ones at Christmas
The holiday season is a difficult time for those who have lost a loved one. Preparing for this season reminds us that you and your family will be missing your loved one this year. As our hearts ache, we believe that some healing can take place when we are surrounded by the love and care...
Sandra Jordan
Nov 9, 2024
Sandra passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, surrounded by her loving family. The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated care team at the Foothills CVICU for their compassion and support during this time.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Bob, and her two daughters, Donna Orr (John) and Tracey Radloff (Kim). She was a proud grandmother...
Cynthia (Cindy) Anne Bitter
Oct 31, 2024
Cynthia (Cindy) Anne Bitter, born on January 5, 1959, passed on from this world on October 31, 2024, at the age of 65. Known for her fun and caring spirit, Cindy dedicated her life to her family, instilling love and warmth in all those fortunate enough to know her, especially beloved grandsons.
Cindy's career journey was diverse, with roles that showcased...
Jeanne (Jean) Batley (née Jeanroy)
Oct 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beautiful Mom, Jeanne Batley. Jeanne passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024 at Carewest Garrison Green in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 98 years.
Jeanne was born to a French Canadian family, Florentine and Gabriel Jeanroy, at home on the family farm near Springside, Saskatchewan on April 22, 1926....
Carol Sandra Bain
Oct 24, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom and grandma on October 24, 2024.
Carol was born in Calgary and adopted by Ella and Gordon Jackson.
Carol lived in many places over the years, Calgary, Innisfail, Claresholm, Vancouver, and Canmore.
Carol loved spending time with family and friends. Carol enjoyed the Calgary Stampede, especially the marching band. Over...
Carmelita Angelita Currie
Oct 22, 2024
Carmelita Angelita Currie (née Colossi), born on October 20, 1939, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, at the age of 85, at the Age Care Bow Crest home in Calgary. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Archie Currie, who passed away on May 27, 2018. Together, they celebrated nearly 60 years of marriage.
Carmelita is survived by her two...
Emily Lucille Frances Brucks
Oct 21, 2024
Our hearts are broken, mom, grandma, Em stopped hugging us on October 21, 2024. Em passed away peacefully surrounded by family, holding her daughters hand. Along with her hugs we will miss her bigger than life personality, contagious smile, raunchy sense of humor and infinite generosity.
Emily’s number one job in life was taking care of all two and four legged...
Maureen Karen Gourley
Oct 20, 2024
Remembering Maureen Gourley
Maureen Gourley, a cherished Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, passed away unexpectedly on October 20th, leaving behind a legacy of love and service.
She is survived by her devoted children, Kevin, Glenda (Carson), Marlene, and Jodi (Jamie), as well as her ten grandchildren, Justin (Susie), Tyler (Clodagh), Steffany, Danielle, Carly, Madison (Humdan), Mikenna, Brenek, Trenton, and Raedyn. Maureen...
Brett Douglas Paul
Oct 18, 2024
Brett Douglas Paul, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 18 2024, at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary, Alberta.
Brett was born on September 15, 1961 in Perth, Ontario to Wilmer and Margaret Paul. He was raised in Lanark, Ontario, moving to Calgary in 1982, where he continued to make many life-long friends.
Brett dedicated many years of...
Christina "Tina" Rosalie Kuchtyn
Sep 21, 2024
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, grandmother (Gran), great-grandmother (Granny), and friend, Christina “Tina” Kuchtyn of Cochrane, AB. Tina passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, at the age of 86, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Bruno Kuchtyn, her parents, Alphonsus and Annie Frerot, her brother,...
Harold Glenn Congram
Sep 20, 2024
With great sadness we have said goodbye to a fiercely loving husband, father and friend, Harold Glenn Congram. Glenn passed away peacefully with his family holding his hands on the morning of September 20, 2024.
Born November 8, 1948, Glenn is predeceased by his parents Eric and Annie, sister Gail and brother Ross. Glenn shared great stories of growing up in...
Denis Murphy
Sep 18, 2024
Denis Murphy was born June 20th, 1954 in Grange Killavullen, County Cork, Ireland. He passed over on September 18, 2024.
Denis and his beloved wife Sheila Deborah (Debs) Murphy, nee Ryan, arrived in Canada 35 years ago and have been residents of Cochrane, Alberta for 25 years.
Denis is survived by his beloved daughters, Sarah Murphy (Ian George) and their 3 children,...
Agnes Vandermark (née Rankin)
Sep 15, 2024
Agnes Vandermark (née Rankin), beloved wife of the late Charles Vandermark passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 97 years.
She was born in Trochu Alberta moving to numerous towns including Vulcan, Black Diamond and Aldersyde eventually settling in Calgary and graduating from Western Canada High School. Agnes’s skilled shorthand landed her a job working for the...
Lorne Wilfred Summerhays
Sep 5, 2024
With broken hearts we announce that our beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, passed away in Cochrane, AB at the age of 76 years.
Lorne will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Donna; his son Darin Summerhays; his daughters Lesley DeGagne (Jeremy) and Jeannie (William) Summerhays; his grandchildren, Jordyn and Cassidy Summerhays, Brayden DeGagne, and Skyla Summerhays; his...
Lawrence "Larry" Douglas Anderson
Aug 30, 2024
Captain Lawrence “Larry” Anderson, died peacefully in Bow View Manor on August 30, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 81.
Larry was born on October 11, 1942 in Calgary and spent his entire life in the city. Larry is survived by his wife Karen of 53 years, his daughters Chandra and Cheryl, his son in law Melvin and his...
Thomas Robert (Bob) Thomas
Aug 27, 2024
Bob Thomas passed away quickly and peacefully at home on August 27 at the age of 92 years. Family members were fortunate and grateful to share their good-byes with Bob, Dad or Grandpa during the last few days of his life.
Bob was born in Hardisty, Alberta. His parents, Tom Thomas and Edna Bertina Lyseng, and sister, Joyce soon settled on...
Victor Samuel McAllister
Aug 24, 2024
Victor made his last and final ride on the morning of August 24th.
In his younger years he was a mechanic and auctioneer. Later in life he took his license to become a stylist and barber. This career lasted 38 years. Victor’s proudest memory at this career was that he was able to donate his time and skills at the women’s...
Charles William (Bill) Hodgson
Aug 20, 2024
Bill Hodgson passed away on August 20, 2024 at Agape Hospice after a courageous battle with lung cancer at the age of 82.95 years.
Bill was born in Saskatoon, SK to Dr. Roy Ollen Hodgson and Isabelle Sophia (McGillivary) Hodgson. He grew up in a loving home with two doting sisters, Barbara Ann and Mary Lou. Bill spent his first 22...
Stephen John Clarke
Aug 13, 2024
Following a lengthy battle with cancer, Stephen (Steve) John Clarke of Cochrane passed away peacefully on August 13th at the age of 74 years.
A beloved husband to Vicky for over 50 years and loving father to daughter Coby, Steve retired from Shell Canada in 2005. He was a golf enthusiast who loved working in the yard, maintaining vehicles and spending...
Aileen Ruth Copithorne
Aug 11, 2024
Aileen Copithorne, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, who all lived close by and lovingly visited as often as possible.
Aileen was a lifelong Cochranite. In her early years she spent considerable time at the Beynon-Davies dairy farm (the Brickyard) which was situated in what is now the Cochrane Ranch. She...
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