OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

David John Lynch

David John Lynch

Jan 8, 2016

February 17, 1963 – January 8, 2016We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved brother David John Lynch died at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary on January 8, 2016 at 52 years of age.David was predeceased by his loving and devoted parents, Donald and Phyllis Lynch. In addition to his sisters, Trish (Michael) Rahm and Donna Anderson, he leaves...

Leonard (Len) Howard Want

Leonard (Len) Howard Want

Dec 31, 2015

September 18, 1927 – December 31, 2015Len was born September 18, 1927 passed away at the Foothills Hospital on December 31, 2015 at the age of 88 years surrounded by family and friends. He is lovingly remembered by his sons Charlie (Heidi), Larry (Gayle), Ed (Shannon) and Lloyd (Dee), and daughter Linda (Rick) Rispin, ten grandchildren Stephan, Dawn, Kari, Shane,...

Annie ( Anne ) Elizabeth Reiger

Annie ( Anne ) Elizabeth Reiger

Dec 16, 2015

February 15, 1926 – December 16, 2015It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother Anne Reiger, aged 89 years, at Evanston Grand Village in Calgary AB on December 16th, 2015.Anne was born in Grenfell, Sask. on February 15th 1926 to Clara and Frances Redman. She spent her early years in Alberta and Manitoba before moving...

Evelyn Florence Jones

Evelyn Florence Jones

Dec 16, 2015

June 26, 1924 – December 16, 2015Evelyn Florence Jones, 91, of Cochrane, Alberta, passed away December 16, 2015 at the Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary.She was born in Manitoba. She and her husband moved to Cochrane, Alberta in the late 1980s from Winnipeg.Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Arthur (Ray) Jones of Cochrane, who is no doubt overjoyed to greet her....

Daniel Bruce Thompson

Daniel Bruce Thompson

Dec 7, 2015

March 12, 1956 – December 7, 2015Dan Thompson died in the Foothills Hospital on December 7, 2015.His death was caused by lung cancer.Dan was born on March 12, 1956 in Calgary. He is a long time resident of Cochrane having spent most of his life here and having family ties in Cochrane dating back to the late 1800s.He worked at...

Beverly Dianne Soos

Beverly Dianne Soos

Dec 2, 2015

January, 17, 1948 – December 2, 2015On December 2, 2015, Beverly Dianne Soos (nee Puddicombe) passed on to join God as a new angel.Bev, the sweetest and kindest soul, continues to be deeply loved by her husband, Jim; son, Colin (MaryAnn and sons, Austin and Nate); and daughter, Karmelle (Jeff and son, Hunter and daughter, Elle). Bev was a tough...

Angela ( Adelgunde) Lupyczuk

Angela ( Adelgunde) Lupyczuk

Dec 1, 2015

August 26, 1927 – December 1, 2015Angela was born in Wielke, Poland, she immigrated to Canada with her family in 1948 landing in Quebec City and taking residence in Calgary. She met the love of her life, Stephan, in 1949. They were married on May 6, 1950. She worked hard and long hours to build and run various businesses to...

Donna Carroll Butters

Donna Carroll Butters

Nov 6, 2015

March 10, 1929 – November 6, 2015Donna Butters of Cochrane Alberta, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015, at the age of 86 years.She was predeceased by her son Ian in 1986 and husband Richard in 1989. Donna is lovingly remembered by her sons Erik ( Laura ) and Lamont; three grandchildren: Erin ( John ), Alyssa ( Jake )...

John William Ward

John William Ward

Oct 29, 2015

September 30, 1932 – October 29, 2015John William Ward, beloved husband of Glenda for 60 years, passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on October 29, 2015 at the age of 83. Besides his wife, John will be lovingly remembered by his children: Tim ( Wenda ), Marianne ( Frank ) Suarez and Elizabeth ( Dean ) McCarthy; grandchildren: Kristen...

Thelma Merle (Kerslake) Robb

Thelma Merle (Kerslake) Robb

Oct 15, 2015

December 21, 1925 – October 15, 2015Thelma passed away peacefully on October 15, 2015 at the age of 89 years. She was born in the Calgary General Hospital, and was proud to call herself a ” Native ” Calgarian. She was predeceased by her daughter Marianne Bradley in 2003. Thelma is lovingly remembered by her husband Doug of 65 years,...

Bessie M. Mackenzie

Bessie M. Mackenzie

Oct 1, 2015

June 26, 1927 – October 1, 2015Bessie MacKenzie of Dog Pound, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2015 at the age of 88, with her family at her side. She was predeceased by a grandson Keith on August 18,1991and her husband David on November 22, 2007. She is lovingly survived by her sons Alan (Beverly) Ross (Elaine) and Ward (Dixi)...

Dallas (Nee Shapka) Setter

Dallas (Nee Shapka) Setter

Sep 26, 2015

November 21, 1953 – September 26, 2015On September 26th, 2015, in Calgary, AB, Dallas Setter passed away at the age of 61. She was a long-time resident of Water Valley, AB and proud owner of the Water Valley RV Park. Growing up in a rodeo family, Dallas loved horses and country life. She cared deeply for her family and friends.Dallas...

Evelyn Isabelle Lambert

Evelyn Isabelle Lambert

Sep 16, 2015

May 12, 1934 – September 16, 2015Evelyn passed away peacefully in her own home September 16, 2015. Ev was born on the farm north of Cochrane on May 12, 1934. She attended Cochrane Lakes School until the age of ten and then went to school in Cochrane after her family moved into Town in 1945. Ev went to work for...

Ann Elizabeth (Nee Pitchko) Olaski

Ann Elizabeth (Nee Pitchko) Olaski

Sep 7, 2015

October 3, 1925 – September 7, 2015It is with much sadness that Ann’s family announces that she passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her sons, Les(Kathryn) and Randy; Grandsons David(Trish), Michael(Erika) and Blake(Amanda); as well as her 5 great grandchildren – Faith, Christian, Lincoln, Violet and...

Earl John Bradley

Earl John Bradley

Sep 6, 2015

April 30, 1946 – September 6, 2015Earl John Bradley passed peacefully in his sleep into the presence of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, Sunday, September 6, 2015.Earl was born April 30, 1946 in Trochu, Alberta, the younger son of Ralph and Margaret Bradley of Three Hills and brother to Harold.Earl was raised in a home with a heritage of...

Jamie Ann Irvine

Jamie Ann Irvine

Sep 2, 2015

July 27, 1951 – September 2, 2015Jamie Ann Irvine peacefully moved beyond this mortal world on September 02, 2015 at Bethany Cochrane.Jamie was born in Calgary on July 27, 1951 and resided in Irvine Alberta, Medicine Hat and Calgary.Jamie leaves to mourn her passing 3 siblings : Shannon (Carl), James (Renee), Mark (Lori). There was a special love in Jamie’s...

(Nee Backman) Judith Margaret Loewen

(Nee Backman) Judith Margaret Loewen

Aug 30, 2015

July 26, 1944 – August 30, 2015Judith Margaret Loewen (nee Backman) Age 71 passed away at Calgary Foothills Medical Centre on Sunday August 30, 2015.Judy was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a beloved Grandmother. She was predeceased by husband Victor, parents Carl and Roberta Backman, Brother Robert, and Sister Carol. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Dawna (Kevin),...

Frank (Aka Frankie Montana) Fitzgerald

Frank (Aka Frankie Montana) Fitzgerald

Aug 27, 2015

December 28, 1957 – August 27, 2015It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Frank (Richard Francis). He passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the age of 57 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 33 years Elaine; daughters Tina, Frankie and Casey; grandchildren Brady, Ethan, Mary-Jane and Myra; brother Jack Fitzgerald of...

Beryl Georgina (Nee Halladay) Brodie

Beryl Georgina (Nee Halladay) Brodie

Aug 24, 2015

December 3, 1929 – August 24, 2015Beryl Brodie was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on the evening of Monday, August 24, 2015 at the age of 85 years. Beryl was born the youngest of nine children in Lac Vert, SK to James and Jessie Halladay. After an untimely death of her father, Beryl moved to Three...

William Reginald Biggar

William Reginald Biggar

Aug 15, 2015

February 19, 1933 – August 15, 2015Bill, as he was known to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2015 with family by his side.Bill was born on February 19, 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. At the age of 18, Bill joined the RCMP where he enjoyed an honourable 25 year career serving a number of communities in...

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