OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

(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...

Susan Elizabeth Koehler

Susan Elizabeth Koehler

Aug 12, 2015

September 12, 1955 – August 12, 2015Susan Koehler (Greenaway) passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the age of 59 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Stacy Koehler (Tyler), Carrie (Lyle) Dinn, Sarah Koehler (Chad), Amy Koehler and Kathy Quaschnick (Brian); sons Bob Quaschnick (Krista) and Dan Quaschnick (Ayla); grandchildren Cullen, Ellyann, Tyler, Colby, Aiden, Spencer,...

Lamont Francis Murphy

Lamont Francis Murphy

Aug 9, 2015

August 11, 1996 – August 9, 2015Lamont Francis Murphy, beloved son of Keith and Kari Murphy, of Cochrane passed away suddenly on August 9, 2015, just 2 days shy of his 19th birthday. As well as his parents Keith and Karissa, Lamont will be dearly missed by their family dogs Libby, Maggie May and especially Murphy Murphy; Lamont’s grandparents Perry...

Alan Wilson

Alan Wilson

Jul 27, 2015

March 29, 1945 – July 27, 2015It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Wilson at the Bethany Care Center in Cochrane at the age of 70 years.His loss is deeply felt by his loving wife Marcia, children Gaynor and Nick, son-in-law Dave Levisky, and grandchildren Wilson and Isabelle.Alan was born in England and moved to...

Larry Lorne P.Eng. Mcclennon

Larry Lorne P.Eng. Mcclennon

Jul 7, 2015

October 7, 1941 – July 7, 2015It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce Larry McClennon passed away on Tuesday, July 7th in Calgary, AB. He was predeceased by his son Steven and his parents Lorne and Helen.Larry is survived by his beloved wife Diane of 52 years; his two children Carmen (Joel) and Brian (Carolyn); his...

James “Henry” Chaters

James “Henry” Chaters

Jul 3, 2015

April 13, 1930 – July 3, 2015Henry passed away in Calgary, Alberta on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 85 years of age. He was predeceased by his son Richard in 2012. Henry is lovingly remembered by his wife Rowena, daughter; Karen and sons; Robert and Roland , as well as a circle of other relatives and friends.A Celebration of Henry’s...

Heather Rae (Nee Franklin) Jones

Heather Rae (Nee Franklin) Jones

Jul 2, 2015

August 5, 1976 – July 2, 2015Heather Jones passed away on July 2, 2015 in Calgary, Alberta, just shy of her 39th birthday, and she was born in Edmonton, Alberta on August 5, 1976. Heather was a bright light in all the lives that she touched. Funny and kind, talented and inspiring, gentle but strong, Heather was an amazingly beautiful...

George Heck

George Heck

Jun 4, 2015

July 27, 1951 – June 4, 2015It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of George Heck on Thursday June 4, 2015 at 63 years of age. George Heck was born in Empress, Alberta on July 27, 1951 and passed away in his home in Calgary.George was predeceased by his dad Clemmens, mom Wilhelmina, brother Tony, and sister’s...

Ingrid Janssen

Ingrid Janssen

May 26, 2015

September 2, 1962 – May 26, 2015Our family is deeply saddened by the passing of Ingrid Janssen in Calgary on Tuesday, May 26 at the age of 52. She spent her final days the way she chose to spend her life, surrounded by family.Ingrid was born on Labour Day in 1962 to Gert and Dora Janssen, and spent a happy...

Olga Victoria Rogi

Olga Victoria Rogi

May 10, 2015

January 1, 1925 – May 10, 2015Olga Victoria Rogi passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 10th, 2015, in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 90 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends.Olga was born in Cobadin, Romania on January 1st, 1925 to Fredrich and Else Wilhelm....

Nancy Elizabeth (Nee Caldwell) Davis

Nancy Elizabeth (Nee Caldwell) Davis

May 9, 2015

December 24, 1936 – May 9, 2015Nancy Elizabeth Davis was born in Moncton, N.B. December 24, 1936 and passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Calgary, A.B.Nancy will be sorely missed by her husband Peter, sons Allan and Robert, along with daughters Janet Hantho (and her husband Russ), Anne (and her husband Vincent), seven grandchildren and one great...

James Edward Toner

James Edward Toner

May 7, 2015

June 12, 1960 – May 7, 2015Jim was born June 12, 1960 in Calgary, Alberta and passed away May 7, 2015 at the age of 54 years with his family by his side. Jim leaves to mourn, his wife of 28 years Leona, daughter Charlotte, son James Jr., extended son William (Jeannie), grandchildren; Quinten, and Skyla, sisters; Marlene, and Jean...

Audrey Irma Gleed

Audrey Irma Gleed

May 4, 2015

April 16, 1935 – May 4, 2015Audrey passed away at home in Cochrane on Monday, May 4, 2015 at 80 years of age. Audrey is lovingly remembered by her husband Leonard of 51 years; son John and daughter Allyson ( Ron ) Fortin; three grandchildren: Chad, Taylor and Brittany. She is also survived by her sister Robbie ( John )...

Walter N. Friesen

Walter N. Friesen

May 2, 2015

October 5, 1934 – May 2, 2015It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter Friesen on May 2, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Walter was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, but lived most of his life in the Cremona / Water Valley area. Walter was predeceased in 2005 by his loving wife of 48...

Clarence Frederick Aitkens

Clarence Frederick Aitkens

Apr 15, 2015

February 8, 1935 – April 15, 2015It is with solemn spirit that the family of Clarence Aitkens informs you of his passing to new life during the early morning of April 15. He passed with peace and dignity; there was no suffering.Clarence is survived by his brother; Burpee Aitkens (Colleen Kelly) of Kelowna BC, four sisters; Juanita Bradley of Nepean,...

Landan William Gerald Meggeson

Landan William Gerald Meggeson

Apr 14, 2015

January 10, 1990 – April 14, 2015Landan was born in Calgary, Alberta to Sheryl Anne Meggeson and is the greatest gift God could have ever given to her. He is survived by his Mom, his Grandfather, William Gerald (Gerry) Meggeson, his aunt and uncle Debbie and Alan Fenton, his cousins Karla, and Michael Fenton and many relatives both near and...

William James “Bill” Bunn

William James “Bill” Bunn

Apr 10, 2015

March 18, 1941 – April 10, 2015It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Bill Bunn on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 74 years of age. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary and father Bill.Bill is lovingly remembered by his mother, Pearl, sons; Jim (Paula), Rod (Cheryl), and Chris (Marie), six grandchildren: Mark, Wes, Ellen, Jeff,...

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