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Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas

Donna Lynn Ferguson-Day

Donna Lynn Ferguson-Day

Dec 2, 2021

January 31, 1966 – December 2, 2021Donna Lynn Ferguson-Day of Cochrane entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2021 at the young age of 55 years.Donna is survived by her husband Eric Joseph Day; son Dylan Ferguson, his wife Jinseo and grandson Rowoon; her mother Carol Finnbogason Suomis; three brothers, Doug Ferguson, Gerry Ferguson-Faberge, Cody LaRouche and one sister Sharon...

Catherine Ruth Roy

Catherine Ruth Roy

Nov 30, 2021

November 23, 1954 – November 30, 2021We regretfully announce the passing of Catherine Ruth Roy of Sundre, Alberta on November 30th2021. Catherine was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully at home.Catherine, an extremely loving and dedicated mother to her only child Jessica, was brought into this world on November 23, 1954, to Edgar James Beachamp Morris and Vera...

Kathy (Née Berukoff) Paterson

Kathy (Née Berukoff) Paterson

Nov 26, 2021

Our cherished and beloved Kathy finished her earthly journey on November 26, 2021, embraced and lifted in love by her two strong daughters and a battalion of friends and family.Her memory and dazzling legacy of extraordinary open-heartedness will be carried on by daughters, Megan and Robin (Patrick), sisters Sharon (Keith), Laurie, and Tracey, parents, Bill and Mary, niece Kristel (Brennan),...

Lyle George Taylor

Lyle George Taylor

Nov 25, 2021

April 19, 1941 – November 25, 2021Lyle Taylor will be forever in our hearts after his passing on November 25, 2021.We will be hosting a celebration of his life at Jumping Pound Community Hall on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Doors will open at 2 pm with light refreshments, and the program will start at 3 pm. Following the program, we...

Crystal Dawn Martinez (Nee Willows)

Crystal Dawn Martinez (Nee Willows)

Nov 17, 2021

Warrior PrincessJuly 24, 1978 – November 17, 2021Our beloved Crystal passed away peacefully, with her characteristic grace and dignity on Nov.17, 2021.  Crystal was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB: her mother’s delight and, as the first of her generation in our family, a gift to us all.  Even as a little child she was kind, she was respectful and...

Catherine “Kay” Anderson Gowans

Catherine “Kay” Anderson Gowans

Nov 9, 2021

February 1929 – November 2021With aching yet gentle hearts we announce the passing of CATHERINE “Kay” ANDERSON GOWANS at Bethany Cochrane, Alberta, on November 24th. She was 92 years old.Kay was predeceased by partner Robert Desjarlais, her devoted sister Margaret, brother Leonard, and parents. She is survived by children Susan (Stephen), Andrew, and Julie (Franck); grandchildren Jennifer (Ryan), Branden (Vince),...

Ronald G. (Ron) Jones

Ronald G. (Ron) Jones

Nov 9, 2021

1949 –2021Ronald G. Jones of Rocky View County, AB, passed away from a heart attack on October 13, 2021.Born in Yorkton, SK in 1949, to the late Albert & Lillian (Dorey) Jones, Ron grew up on a farm until the age of 12. He then moved to Surrey BC, where he completed high school, and attained his BSc degree from...

Ross Noble

Ross Noble

Nov 9, 2021

1948 – 2021With great sadness we announce the passing of Ross Noble, devoted husband, loving father& grandfather and considered a man with a heart of gold, by all who knew him. Ross went peacefully in his home of 14 years in Cochrane, AB on Monday August 23, 2021, in the arms of his devoted wife Lynn, of 53 years, whom...

Della Marlene Robertson

Della Marlene Robertson

Nov 9, 2021

1953-2021Della passed away peacefully on November 21, 2021, after a nearly 17-month battle with brain cancer. She was 68 years old. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Patrick, three daughters, Heather, Robyn and Holly, sons-in-law Mark Sin and Matthew Williams, granddaughters Grace Della and Wren Mary Rose as well as her devoted cocker spaniel, Opie. She will...

Karl Sauerbier

Karl Sauerbier

Nov 9, 2021

1926 – 2021Karl Sauerbier age 95 passed away in Calgary, Alberta on September 30, 2021. He was born in Germany to Anton and Maria Sauerbier. He was predeceased by his wife Doris of 66 years.Karl leaves behind his children, Beatrice(Brock) Snider and Douglas Sauerbier; his grandchildren, David (Nicole) and Janel Snider; his great-grandchildren, Graham, Morgan, and Leland Snider; as well...

Lyle George Taylor

Lyle George Taylor

Nov 9, 2021

1941 – 2021With great sadness we announce the passing of Lyle Taylor on Thursday, November 25, 2021, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 80.Lyle was born in Calgary, grew up on the family farm near Cochrane and lived briefly at Barrhead, before returning to Cochrane.Lyle liked to keep his hands busy and his mind sharp in his retirement. He...

Anna Marie Waterhouse

Anna Marie Waterhouse

Nov 9, 2021

1931 – 2021Anna Marie Waterhouse, 1931-2021, went to be with her Lord, Jesus on December 20th, 2021. She was reunited with her daughter Cheryl Ann, her parents, Archie & Mary McKee, her sister Shirley, brother Gordon and many friends and family.She will be sadly missed by her husband of 63 years, Harold T. Waterhouse, her son Tom (Krista) Waterhouse, grandchildren...

Stuart Alexander Begg

Stuart Alexander Begg

Nov 8, 2021

June 14, 1941 – November 8, 2021Stuart was born in Kamloops B.C. on June 14, 1941 to Marjory and Alexander Begg. In 1950 Stuart moved with his family to Merritt, B.C. It was here that he met and married Margaret Tingle in 1962. Stu and Margaret were blessed with 2 children while living in B.C. In 1973, employment prospects lured...

Peter William Newsome

Peter William Newsome

Nov 6, 2021

May 17, 1946 – November 6, 2021Peter William Newsome, 75, of Cochrane, Alberta, was called to heaven after a short but courageous battle with cancer on November 6, 2021.  He was born May 17, 1946 to Frank and Mary Newsome of Bearspaw, where they had a dairy farm.  He attended Bearspaw and Glendale schools then the family moved to farm...

Colleen Antoinette (Toni) Ratushny

Colleen Antoinette (Toni) Ratushny

Oct 18, 2021

January 2, 1935 – October 18, 2021It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Colleen Antoinette (Toni) Ratushny on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the age of 86 years.  She was the pillar of our family, beloved wife of Fred, and Mother, Nana and SuperNana to a family of twenty-four. Her impact in this life was exceptional…and...

Delbert Lloyd Tittemore

Delbert Lloyd Tittemore

Oct 18, 2021

March 17,1927 –October 18,2021Del was born to Hazel and Ernest Tittemore on the farm near Liberty, Saskatchewan on March 17, 1927. Between 1944 and 1951 he began his undergraduate degree at the University of Saskatchewan and completed his degree in medicine at the University of Alberta, specializing in anesthesiology.He interned at the Saskatoon City General hospital from 1951 to 1952. ...

Yvonne Constance Davidson

Yvonne Constance Davidson

Oct 16, 2021

January 22, 1928 – October 16, 2021Yvonne Constance Davidson passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, October 16, 2021. Yvonne was a woman of faith who was loved by all. She was a faithful companion for our father in his different endeavours.  She married Darrell on September 28, 1948, where they lived at the coal mine Dad owned since...

David George Hanna

David George Hanna

Sep 29, 2021

January 29, 1933 – September 29, 2021With great sadness we announce the passing of David Hanna of Cochrane, Alberta on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the age of 88.David was born in Calgary, Alberta. He retired from AGT after 37 years of service. David was a long-time member of Masonic Order as well as a member of the Alazhar Mounted...

David Alan Wilton

David Alan Wilton

Sep 26, 2021

August 28, 1943 – September 26, 2021It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, Grampi, Husband, and friend, David Alan Wilton, September 26th, 2021, in Calgary, AB., with his loving wife of 54 years, Rae, and son Rob, by his side.David was born August 28th, 1943, in London, England, to Liliann (née...

Daniel Klatt

Daniel Klatt

Sep 24, 2021

March 28, 1935 – September 24, 2021It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our loving father, grandfather, and friend. Dan passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta on Friday, September 24, 2021, at the age of 86.He was born on March 28, 1935 in Sunnybrook, Alberta. Dan was a hardworking man all his life. He spent time...

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