OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
David Andrew Gordon
Oct 25, 2019
September 13, 1955 – October 25, 2019David Andrew Gordon of Calgary passed away on October 25, 2019 at the age of 64 years. He was the only child of Thomas (Tom) Gordon and Yvonne Angus. He grew up in Toronto, Ontario. When he was 18 years old, he moved to Calgary for a job. He worked in the oil and...
Joy Elizabeth Mckinnon
Oct 15, 2019
January 23, 1952 – October 15, 2019With deep sadness we announce that Joy McKinnon passed away in Calgary, Alberta with her loving family by her side.Joy was born in Hamiota, Manitoba to Bernard and Betty Miller and moved to Alberta in 1975 residing in the Big Hill Springs area and later living in the town of Cochrane. She was a...
Raymon “Ray” Albert Soussan
Oct 14, 2019
November 20, 1966 – October 14, 2019With sadness we announce that our beloved Raymon passed away in Cochrane, AB on October 14, 2019. He will be deeply missed by his best friend and partner, Jennifer Moravec; his children Darcy (Tiffany), Sara, Vicky, Alexandra, Amanda, Jonah, Faith, and Grace; his grandchildren, Leah, Raiden and Eva; his mother Johanna and step father...
Gerd Rossler
Oct 5, 2019
February 25, 1943 – October 05, 2019Gerd Rossler, age 76, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2019 as a result of a brain trauma and related complications.He is remembered as an active, energetic man who made his career in the Oil and Gas business. Gerd was an enthusiastic equestrian and breeder of Hanoverian horses. Biking and hiking became his passion...
Patricia Ann (Née Mclaren) Graham
Oct 4, 2019
January 9, 1933 – October 4, 2019Patricia was born January 9, 1933 in Melfort, Saskatchewan to Elizabeth Ruth Reid and William Herbert McLaren. Her mother’s family were milliners (hat makers) and on her father’s side were a founding family of Métis Quebec.Patricia grew up on a Saskatchewan farm and her love of animals started immediately with farm animals cared for...
Donald (Don) Aubrey Macdonald
Sep 30, 2019
September 22, 1935 – September 30, 2019Shortly after celebrating his 84thbirthday Don died peacefully on September 30th.Don will be deeply missed by his children, Allison (Bryan) and John (Judy); his beloved grandchildren: Nick, Blair, Olivia and Ray; and his wife, Lori MacDonald (White). His love was felt by many, especially his brother Rankin, nieces Kelly and April, and nephew Matthew;...
Helen Elaine (Née Armstrong) Durham
Sep 29, 2019
December 30, 1927 – September 29, 2019Sadly Helen passed away in Alberta where she moved from Silver Kettle Village to be with her family. Born in Medicine Hat, AB, she was raised in Creston, B.C. She married Bill in Invermere, B.C. in 1945 where she was the one-room schoolteacher. They raised their family in Christina Lake and Grand Forks.Helen taught...
Gene Derry Foat
Sep 25, 2019
February 5, 1945 – September 25, 2019Gene Foat passed away in the Foothills hospital on September 25, 2019 due to complications from a farming accident. He was born in Calgary on February 5, 1945 to Sidney and Eleanora Foat. He grew up on a mixed farm in the Cremona area and loved the farming lifestyle growing up. He was active...
James (Jim) Douglas Evans
Sep 21, 2019
May 05, 1948 – September 21, 2019James (Jim) Douglas Evans was born in Hamilton, ON May 5, 1948 and died in Calgary, AB September 21, 2019. Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pat and his two sons, Rob (Jennifer) and Chris. Jim is also survived by grandchildren Ashley (Dakota), Alex, Hailey (Aaron), Nick and Michaela; great grandchildren...
Eileen Margaret Entzminger
Sep 18, 2019
September 14, 1930 – September 18, 2019Eileen Margaret Entzminger, age 89, passed away Wednesday evening, September 18, 2019.She was preceded in death by her parents Jacob and Alice Linderman, sister Blanche Heinrich, brother Archie Linderman, and sister Bertie Anderson.Eileen enjoyed her backyard garden, along with the robins, going for long walks, and spending time with her family, including their dogs,...
Isabel Annie (Nee Dyler) Schultz
Sep 1, 2019
June 13, 1929 – September 1, 2019Isabel Annie Schultz (nee Dyler) of Calgary, passed away at the Dulcina Hospice on Sunday September 1, 2019. She was predeceased by her loving husband of forty seven years, Bennie Frank Schultz, and her daughter Linda Schultz in 1979. Isabel is survived by her children; Larry Schultz (Darlene), Lorraine Schultz, Lois Goldsworthy, Leona Arseneault,...
Beverly Olive Heaven
Aug 29, 2019
March 30, 1951 – August 29, 2019With very heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Beverly, the rock in our family, at age 68 from Brain Aneurysm surgery. Another angel bound for Heaven.Bev is survived by her husband of 47 years, David, loving mother to daughters Katie (Darren) Heaven, Crystal (Ben) MacDonald and son James Heaven. Also Bev’s rock...
Dorothy Rausch
Aug 28, 2019
August 28, 2019Her mission on Earth fulfilled, our dearly departed Dorothy Rausch passed away from us on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the age of 85. We miss her loving presence and her fun, original and sparky personality. Dorothy was a role model for many of us in the family; independent and self reliant before feminism was ever a term....
Jack Stanley Vincent
Aug 26, 2019
March 12, 1941 – August 26, 2019Jack passed away peacefully on August 26, 2019 at the Foothills Hospital after a courageous battle with leukemia. Jack leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Lindy; 4 children – Michael (Velma); Stephen; Christa (Paul); Jason (Sue); 11 grandchildren – Nicole, Erica, Silana, Sabre, Joy, Amy, Joshua, Curtis, Simon, Logan, Sam.Jack was born to...
Kurt Doll
Aug 1, 2019
February 14, 1931 – August 01, 2019Kurt Doll, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, sadly passed on August 1, 2019 in Cochrane, AB, with his faithful wife and partner of 62 years, Kathy, at his side. He will be forever missed by his son, Andre, daughter, Corinne and grandchildren, Liam, Gabriella, Bryn and Emily.A private ceremony to celebrate his life...
Tammy Lee-Anne Parisien
Jul 25, 2019
August 20, 1976 – July 25, 2019It is with great sadness and sorrow that we must announce the passing of our beloved Tammy L. Parisien (nee Wiebe) at age 42, on Thursday July 25th, after over 11 years of battling with Brain cancer.Tammy fought with all of her strength, courage, and determination, to the very end. She was a wonderful...
Alfred Dilk
Jul 22, 2019
September 3, 1941 – July 22, 2019Alfred Dilk, age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 22, 2019, in Calgary, Alberta. He was born September 3,1941 to Johann and Katharina (Konrad) Dilk. He was an accomplished bricklayer and took pride in the structures that he created. His happiest moments were when he was working outside, with a view of the...
Nancy Elaine Lavens
Jul 21, 2019
September 18, 1946 – July 21, 2019Nancy Elaine Lavens (Moline), passed away peacefully on July 21, 2019 in Edmonton, AB, Canada, with her daughter Melissa by her side. She is survived by her 5 children (Trent, Todd [Tamara], Trevor [Amy], Nate [Alison], and Melissa [Kevin), and by 10 grandchildren.Nancy blessed this world with her wonderful humour, her empathy, and her...
John Czerniak
Jul 17, 2019
Born April 25, 1937, Cando, SK – Died July 17, 2019, Calgary, ABJohn was born at the farm to Nicholas and Hassia Czerniak (nee Bilan) near Cando, SK. He is the middle child of eleven with 5 older and 5 younger siblings.He is predeceased by his parents along with his brother’s Leonard Czerniak, Billy (Gloria) Czerniak, and Mike Czerniak. He...
Alfred Edward Peach
Jul 11, 2019
March 29, 1925 – July 11, 2019Alfred Peach has rejoined his dear wife Elizabeth after a short peaceful stay at the Carewest Sarcee Hospice in Calgary on Thursday, July 11th, 2019 at the age of 94 years. He will be forever and fondly remembered by his three children, Stephen, Lee, Helene, eight loving grandchildren: Shanelle (with Darcy), Mitchell, Danielle (with...