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William (Bill) John Ruiter
Aug 31, 2020
October 14, 1956 – August 31, 2020With sadness we announce that Willian (Bill) Ruiter of Bragg Creek, AB passed away in Calgary, AB at the age of 63 years.Bill is survived by his siblings Mary (Owen) MacNaughton and Peter (Malerie Rose) Ruiter, and nieces Jessica and Jennifer. He is predeceased by his parents Anna and Rinse and his brother Arnold.A...
Gertrud (Trudy) Ulrich
Aug 25, 2020
February 28, 1934 – August 25, 2020Gertrud (Trudy) Ulrich was born in Toggenburg, Switzerland February 28, 1934 to Gertrud Kunz and Ernst Frei. Trudy met Jürg (George) Ulrich in 1958 and were married in 1960. She was a devoted wife to Jürg (George) Ulrich for 60 years. Her life was dedicated to her husband, 3 sons, 8 grandchildren and 7...
Brayden James Proctor
Aug 18, 2020
In Loving Memory of:Brayden James ProctorAug 28, 1994 – Aug 18, 2020Born August 28, 1994 in Ft Nelson, BC to proud parents Kent & Jennifer Proctor. Brayden is survived by his grandparents; Ernie & Maxine Kemsley, Galin & Bobbi Proctor, parents; Kent and Jennifer (Kemsley) siblings; Karissa & Sean, Uncles; Jim (Sheree), Troy (Sandy), and Jaydee (Melissa), Aunt; Lesley (Jason)...
Mary Cecilia Campbell
Aug 15, 2020
January 21, 1928 (Wandsworth, England) – August 15, 2020 (Canmore, Alberta)Devoted wife of Douglas. Loving mother to Anne and Linda. Mother-in-law to Bill and John. Adoring Nana (aka, affectionately, The Fierce One) to Russell, Phillip, Sean, Patrick (Leila) and Alex. Great-grandmother to Mason and Henry. Aunt to Andrew and Margaret. The only child of Edith and William Cook. A life...
Vern Edward Mcleod
Aug 13, 2020
May 1, 1950 – August 13, 2020Vern Edward McLeod, peacefully passed away August 13, 2020 at the age of 70, with his wife Lynn by his side. Vern is survived his loving wife Lynn, of 23 years, his brothers Larry (Nat) and Alvin (Lynne), his children Leigh-Anna, Eryne (Mark), Kyle (Mikelah) and Chelsey (Bryan), and many grandchildren, as well as...
Larry Vernon Henry
Aug 12, 2020
The Life of Larry Vernon HenryOn Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Larry Vernon Henry, a loving husband, and father of five, passed away peacefully at the age of 81, surrounded by his family.Larry Vernon Henry was born on October 29, 1938, in Raymond, Alberta to Vernon and Ella (Court) Henry. As a small boy, he moved around a lot with his...
Bernice Milbrandt
Aug 2, 2020
December 22, 1933 – August 02, 2020Bernice Milbrandt (nee Chromik) of Cochrane, Alberta passed away August 2, 2020. A Visitation will be held for Bernice at Cochrane Country Funeral Home on Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. A private interment will be held August 7, 2020 at the Daysland Cemetery.Arrangements entrusted to Cochrane Country Funeral Home, Tammy...
Bruno Streu
Jul 5, 2020
April 3, 1934 – July 5, 2020We will all remember Bruno’s smile, his generosity, and his loyalty to family and friends. He took joy in working hard, playing hard, laughing hard, striving for excellence, and earning his place in life. We learned so much from his example. What mattered to Bruno were his family, friends, work, camping and fishing. And...
Linda Jones (Nee Barkley)
Jul 3, 2020
August 23, 1953 – July 03,2020It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Jean Jones announces her passing on July 3, 2020, at the age of 66 years.Linda, a native of Stratford, Ontario, moved to Alberta after marriage, and spent many years in administration at Cochrane High School, where she made countless valuable friendships which continue to this...
Norman Rowland Burden
Jun 22, 2020
June 6, 1938 – June 22, 2020It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Rowland Burden on June 22. Norm passed away at home surrounded by his family at the age of 82 after battling cancer for 22 years.Norm is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Josie Burden; daughters Joyce (Keith) Fox of Red...
Jack Hepburn
Jun 20, 2020
November 12, 1957 – June 20, 2020It is with much sadness, but with so much loving memories that we share the news of Jack’s passing. Jack is survived by his loving wife Janice, of 23 years, brother Don (Arlene), Janice’s son Dustin and “Poppa Jacks” favorite grandson Lochlan, as well as many extended family and friends. He was predeceased by...
Orville Cyrus Leach
Jun 8, 2020
September 28, 1944 – June 8, 2020It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Orville at 75 after a long battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully in Olds Alberta Hospital on June 8, 2020.Orville was born on September 28, 1944. His parents Ella and Ivan Leach raised 9 children. He was married to Carolyn Martodam for 47...
Maura Kathleen Bourdon
Jun 7, 2020
In Loving Memory of Maura Kathleen BourdonIt is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Maura Kathleen Bourdon (nee Hall), on June 7, 2020, at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta.Maura was born in Victoria, British Columbia, on June 24, 1954. She graduated from Mount Douglas High School in Victoria, in 1972, where her father...
Joan Blanche Hodgson
Jun 3, 2020
February 19, 1945 – June 3, 2020Joan Blanche Hodgson passed away on June 3, 2020 at Drumheller, AB at the age of 75. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on February 19, 1945 to Marcel & Blanche Whitmore. Throughout her life, Joan had a strong love of animals and enjoyed volunteering at Animal Rescue Shelters. She had a passion for...
Craig Chambers
May 27, 2020
CRAIG’S STORYHis journey began on September 16, 1982 in Fort McMurray, Alberta, but he stopped counting at age 37.Craig leaves behind his loving mother Sylvia Chambers, sister Cynthia and stepfather Mike Nesbitt. He is survived by his father Brian Chambers and large extended family, with many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Predeceased by his grandmother, Marie Michael, who is now watching...
Jeanette Sarah Maria Veronica Smith
May 19, 2020
August 26, 1946 – May 19, 2020Jeanette Sarah Maria Veronica Smith, age 73, passed away in dignity and grace May 19, 2020. She was born August 26, 1946 in Utrecht, Netherlands to George and Trijntje Cleary. She fell in love and married James Arthur Smith on July 23, 1970 who preceded her in death in 2016.Jeanne is survived by her...
Jorge Enrique Muñoz Quiñones
May 15, 2020
December 10, 1986 – May 15, 2020Loving Husband, father, son, brother and friend Jorge Enrique Muñoz Quiñones passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2020. He was known for his infectious smile, soft heart, gentle spirit, great sense of humor and ability to brighten your day without trying.Enrique loved spending time in the garage carving wood and working on projects. Most...
Madge Catherine Benner
May 10, 2020
September 28, 1918 – Kindersley, SaskatchewanMay 30, 2020 – Cochrane, AlbertaMadge passed away Saturday morning at the age of 101. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters Alaina (Uwe) Eckert and Laura (Stan) Cordingley; grandchildren Ryan (Hollie) Eckert, Jessica (Jay) McPhail, Shaun (Katherine) Eckert, Brenda (Steve Malashewsky) Tilley, Tyler (Heather) Cordingley and Jeff (Nikki) Eckert, and eight great-grandchildren. She was...
Darrel Wayne Aasen
May 5, 2020
November 24, 1943 – May 5, 2020Darrel Aasen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 76 years old.Darrel was born to Evelyn and Olaf Aasen on November 24th, 1943 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Growing up in Moose Jaw the memories that were made from a wonderful childhood were...
Freda Maxine Lambert
Apr 30, 2020
January 28, 1962 – April 30, 2020It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Freda Lambert of Cochrane, AB who passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 30th 2020 at the age of 58.Freddy was born in Middleton, Nova Scotia on January 28, 1962. She moved to Cochrane in the 80’s where she married Byron Lambert...
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