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Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Helen “Eileen” Kirk
Feb 23, 2017
April 19, 1930 – February 23, 2017Helen “Eileen” MacDonald Kirk of Cochrane passed away on February 23, 2017 at the age of 86. Eileen was born on April 19, 1930 in Edinburgh, Scotland. She married William (Bill) Kirk in 1952 and had four children. The family moved to Canada in 1968.She is survived by her children David Kirk (Kim), Elizabeth...
Lulu Grace Krell
Feb 13, 2017
November 21, 1916 – February 13, 2017Lulu Grace Krell of Cochrane, AB passed away peacefully February 13, 2017 at the age of 100. She was born in Northgate, SK on November 21, 1916 to John and Katherina Patten. She grew up on the farm with her three siblings. Lulu lived on the farm until she married Peter Krell on July...
Alvin Robert “Bob” O’Dell
Feb 13, 2017
January 24, 1924 – February 13, 2017It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved Bob passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 93.Bob had a large and loving family who will miss him dearly. He is survived by his four sons; David (Marilyn) of Fort Francis, ON, George of Calgary, AB, Cyril (Brenda) of...
Nelson Mcdonald
Feb 11, 2017
August 18, 1924 – February 11, 2017It is with great sadness that we announce that Nelson McDonald passed away peacefully in Cochrane, Alberta at the age of 92.Nelson was born in Vivian, Manitoba to Frank and Minnie McDonald. He was proud to serve in WWII from 1942-1945 in Europe as an Artillery Gunner, and he enjoyed his career as an...
Frances “Lee” (Nee Tibbitt) Strocher
Feb 9, 2017
March 12, 1941 – February 9, 2017It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Lee Strocher in Calgary, AB at the age of 75.Lee was born in Yellowknife, NWT to John and Margaret Tibbitt. She worked various jobs throughout her life, including teaching, working at CIBC, and in the Foothills Hospital Finance Department. Lee was a...
Alice Carrie Graham
Jan 31, 2017
August 16, 1925 – January 31, 2017Alice passed away peaceably in her sleep. She is survived by her sister Rose Sinclair of Calgary and her brother Wallace Kober of Tucson, Arizona. She was predeceased by her husband Bob Graham on Dec. 26,1992 and her brother Art Kober of Edmonton. Alice and her husband Bob moved from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to...
Eugene Noel Hobbs
Jan 31, 2017
September 27, 1935 – January 31, 2017It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Gene Hobbs in Calgary on January 31, 2017, at the age of 81.Gene was born in Stettler, Alberta to Alvus D. Hobbs and Abbie Harrison. He was the youngest of their four children and he spent his childhood on the Prudden farm close to...
Violet “Dolly” June Callaway
Jan 30, 2017
June 15, 1926 – January 30, 2017Violet “Dolly” June Callaway passed away peacefully at age 90 years at the Bethany Care Centre – Cochrane AB with her family by her side.Dolly was the youngest of seven children born to Eliza Jane (Gamble) and William Fredrick Kent of Daysland AB. After completing school, she moved to Camrose and then to Calgary...
Donald Joseph Tait
Jan 30, 2017
January 17, 1940 – January 30, 2017It is with great sadness we announce that on Monday January 30, 2017, Don passed away peacefully with his wife Betty and close friends by his side, after a valiant battle with cancer.Don was born in Sudbury ON to William and Ella Tait. For over 25 years he was an active Roman Catholic priest...
Douglas John Miller
Jan 29, 2017
April 04, 1944 – January 29, 2017We are saddened to announce that our beloved Doug passed away in Cochrane, AB at the age of 72.Doug was known for his sense of humor and bringing a smile to people’s faces. He was very generous, always willing to lend a helping hand and was loved by many.He was an adventurous spirit, enjoying...
Rosalie Rita Mathers
Jan 27, 2017
May 29, 1942 – January 27, 2017Rita, beloved wife of Al Mathers, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the age of 74 years. She is also survived by one son, Don.It was Rita’s request that no service be held. Cremation to take place.Arrangements in care of Lawrence (Larry) Slywka of Cochrane Country Funeral Service.
Colone Teddy Trudgeon
Jan 23, 2017
September 18, 1947 – January 23, 2017Courageously battling cancer for a second time, Colone Teddy Trudgeon suddenly but peacefully passed away at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary Alberta on January 23rd, 2017, at the age of 69.Colone is lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years, Cheryle, as well as his daughters, Michelle (James) and Jamie (Zach), and his sister,...
Velmer James “Joe” Dean
Jan 16, 2017
July 4, 1924 – January 16, 2017Joe Dean passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2017 at the age of 92. He is survived by his daughter Sylvia and her husband Wayne. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy of Regina and his brothers John, Fred, Jesse, and Ronald.Joe was born in Grassy Lake, Alberta in 1924 and lived there...
Raymond Leroy P. Geol Zell
Jan 14, 2017
August 5, 1933 – January 14, 2017“Across the years I will walk with you – in deep, green forests; on shores of sand:and when our time on earth is through, in heaven, too, you will have my hand.”“Forever Loved”On Saturday, January 14, 2017, Ray passed away peacefully at home with his wife and best friend, Beth, by his side. Ray...
Stella Ann (Née Ashenden) Mellor
Jan 1, 2017
May 29, 1934 – January 01, 2017With her husband by her side, Stella passed away on the morning of January 1, 2017. This was exactly 11 days short of a 60th wedding anniversary for Stella and David.Born in Bexhill, Sussex, England, Stella was raised in Bexhill and trained as a nurse at the Bexhill Hospital. She worked for a few...
Marylynn “Mare” Patricia Bryden
Dec 26, 2016
February 08, 1959 – December 26, 2016Mare’s StoryMare was born in Winnipeg and from there moved many times, many cities and most provinces across Canada. She graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in geology and geophysics. The oil patch in Calgary would be her next destination and although she mostly enjoyed the work, it was never a...
William Kenneth Shields
Dec 24, 2016
February 04, 1928 – December 24, 2016It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Ken, on December 24, 2016 at the age of 88 years. He was born in Victoria Park, Calgary, Alberta on Feb. 4, 1928. He joined the Calgary Fire Department in 1951 and retired as a Division Chief...
W. Jean (Nee Mclenaghan) Hoar
Dec 20, 2016
December 01, 1936 – December 20, 2016It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our beloved Jean passed away peacefully on December 20that the Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane, AB.Jean is survived by her children, son Kevin (Melodie) and their children Jacob and Nathan of Bearspaw and daughter Shauna (Lorri Green) and daughter Tylor Cox of San Diego,...
Hugh Laird Halladay
Dec 18, 2016
April 18, 1925 – December 18, 2016It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Hugh Halladay at the Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane on December 18, 2016.Hugh is survived by his wife Darlene; four sons, Don (Randee) and children Laurel and Jayson, Harvey (Kaye) and son Derek, John (Val) and children Jerry, Lindsey, and Nathan, Richard (Lana)...
Margaret “Peggy” Schmaltz
Dec 18, 2016
September 26, 1931 – December 18, 2016It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Peggy passed away on December 18. Peggy lived the majority of her life in the Cochrane area where she enjoyed spending time with her family and her horses, playing bridge, and gardening.Peg is survived by her three children; sons Robert (Mary Ann) Wallace and Laurence...
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