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Alberta “Rose” Johnson
Dec 17, 2013
June 25, 1929 – December 17, 2013Rose passed away quietly on December 17, 2013 at the age of 84. Rose is survived by her son Keith and Peg Johnson, daughter Roseanne Matthews and son-in-law John Christensen, daughter-in-law Jacquie Hunt, grandchildren Amanda Matthews, Cole Johnson, Brett Hunt, Leanne Johnson and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers; Ivan, Robert,...
Otto Vernon Johnson
Nov 25, 2013
August 27, 1925 – November 25, 2013Vern Johnson of Cochrane, AB passed away peacefully of old age on Monday November 25, 2013 with his family by his side at 88 years of age.Vern is survived by his wife Laura Johnson (nee Penrice), four daughters and their families: Linda and Fritz Kobza of Canal Flats, BC; Charlotte Henson of Cochrane, AB;Catherine...
Julia Korczak
Oct 28, 2013
February 24, 1914 – October 28, 2013Julia passed away surrounded by her family at the Bethany Care Center in Cochrane, AB on October 28, 2013. She was born in Poland on February 24, 1914. With her husband Stephen they left for France in 1938, where they farmed and their only child Stan was born in 1941. The family immigrated to...
Stewart Sanford Laing
Oct 7, 2013
May 12, 1961 – October 7, 2013Stewart Laing of Jaffray, British Columbia and Hanna, Alberta, passed away on October 7th, 2013 at the age of 52 years. He was born to Doug and Anna Laing May 12th, 1961 in Calgary, Alberta. Stewart graduated from Cochrane High in 1979 and SAIT Polytechnic in 1987. He was married to Annie Laing on...
Gerald (Jerry) Thacker
Sep 28, 2013
February 3, 1952 – September 28, 2013Father, brother, companion, grandfather and good friend, passed away suddenly enjoying the great outdoors, which he loved. Jerry will be sadly missed by his children: Joel ( Sheena and granddaughter Avery ), Katie and Karlie Thacker; his companion of many years Lisa Beitschat, sister Jeanette McMahon and Doug Howard, brother Don Thacker; as well...
David Arnold Whittle
Sep 16, 2013
December 5, 1930 – September 16, 2013Our beloved Dave passed away September 16, 2013. He leaves his wife of 58 years Janette, daughter Debbie, son Kevin, grandchildren Steve and Angela, brother Ray (Marilyn), sister Joan (Steve), and many nieces and nephews.Dave was born and raised in Cochrane, spending his entire life here. He attended U of C in 1949, and...
Alexander Andrew Toulgoet
Sep 15, 2013
November 25, 1920 – September 15, 2013Alexander Toulgoet, husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Center on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the age of 92 years. Loving remembered by family Andrea (Jim Oram), Arlene Grindley, Alberta (Brian Chikmoroff) and Adele Toulgoet; grandchildren Essya and Michael Chikmoroff and brother Patrick Toulgoet. Alexander was predeceased by his wife...
Alice Rae (Nee Wenger) Hackman
Sep 14, 2013
August 10, 1937 – September 14, 2013With love and sadness we announce the peaceful passing, due to Parkinson disease complications, on September 14, 2013 with husband and daughter at her side. She will be lovingly remembered by her family including husband Lowell, daughter Corrine (Richard) and sons Kim (Kelly) and Quinton (Annie). Rae had six siblings including Carol, Donna, John,...
Joan Isabelle Rasmussen
Sep 5, 2013
January 21, 1923 – September 5, 2013It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Joan Rasmussen was born in Portage la Prairie, MB on January 21, 1923 and passed away peacefully in Chilliwack, B.C., where she had lived for the past year and a half, on September 5th, 2013. She is...
George Stuart Chartier
Aug 8, 2013
May 22, 1958 – August 8, 2013George passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta following a long battle with cancer at 55 years of age.George is lovingly remembered by his wife Bonny, sons; Greg (Chelsey), and Keith, granddaughters: Georgia, Lydia, and Sierra, brothers; Bob, Maurice, Wayne, and Chris, as well as a...
Imke Thyra Borchert-Zell
Aug 7, 2013
October 9, 1971 – August 7, 2013Imke passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 41 years of age. Predeceased by her father Karl, Imke is lovingly remembered by her husband Derrick Zell and his family, her mother Irmgard Borchert, brother; Sven Borchert, nephew;Lennart Borchert, as well as a circle of other relatives, friends, and colleagues at Clear Stream Energy...
Rosina Jackson
Aug 7, 2013
October 21, 1912 – August 7, 2013On Wednesday August 7th, with her children at her side, our wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away peacefully at the George Boyack Care Centre in Calgary, Alberta.Born in Fort William, ON on October 21st 1912 she is predeceased by her husband Edward(1988) and her eldest son William(2004) and is survived by her...
Kendra Leigh Cole
Aug 5, 2013
March 23, 1994 – August 5, 2013At Foothills Hospital Calgary, with family by her side on Monday, August 5th, 2013 Kendra Leigh Cole passed away in her 19th year.Beloved daughter of Bruce and Julie Cole(nee Ernewein) and sister to Shane, all of Water Valley Alberta, Granddaughter to George Cole of Port Alberni BC and Bud and Doris Ernewein of Woodstock...
Dr. Leonard (Len) V. Hills
Aug 4, 2013
January 3, 1933 – August 4, 2013Len was born in Judah, Alberta on January 3, 1933, and passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta on August 04, 2013, with his beloved wife of 53 years, Marian, at his side. Len is also survived by his daughter Maureen Hills-Urbat (Rick), son John (Colleen), grandchildren Walter, Rebecca, Carlee, and Leonard, his brother Percy...
Garry Wayne Rivers
Jul 21, 2013
March 12, 1943 – July 21, 2013It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Garry Wayne Rivers announces his passing on July 21st, 2013 at the age of 70 years. Surrounded by his loving family, Garry’s father Harry and nephew Jason escorted Garry to his heavenly home where he will enjoy walks with his beloved predeceased...
Willam Patrick Beauregard
Jul 19, 2013
October 4,1920 – July 19,2013It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, William Patrick Beauregard (“Reg”), on Friday July 19th, 2013 at the age of 92 years. Reg was born on October 4th, 1920 in Muriel Lake, Alberta and saw active duty as a “gunner” in England in World War II. On his return home...
Floyd Duane West
Jul 18, 2013
September 16, 1926 – July 18, 2013Floyd Duane West lifelong Cowboy, Horseman and Ranch Hand passed away July 18th, 2013 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary in his 86th year.Floyd’s life was long, interesting and varied. He spent much of it working on various Ranches in Southern Alberta , from Pincher Creek to Cochrane, most often as Ranch Foreman as...
Paul John Daniels
Jul 11, 2013
November 24, 1929 – July 11, 2013It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Paul Daniels. After a seven year struggle with lung disease he quietly passed in his sleep on July 11, 2013.Paul’s work career was in sales and management in the farm machinery and carpet and tile...
Doris Ann Priebe
Jun 23, 2013
July 13, 1937 – June 23, 2013It was a hot summer day that welcomed Doris Ann Wiebe, Tony and Mary Wiebe’s third child, into the world. She was born in Greenfarm, Saskatchewan, on July 13, 1937. Eventually, Doris would become the Wiebe family’s middle child of five children.Doris, a spunky child, loved country lifestyle and embraced everything with her passion...
Marguerite Elizabeth Irene Price
Jun 19, 2013
June 12, 1943 – June 19, 2013Marguerite passed away suddenly at Cochrane, Alberta on Wednesday June 19, 2013 at 70 years of age. Lovingly remembered by her husband Gerald of 48 years, daughters; Rhonda (Ross) Spence, and Marla (Wayne) Hingley, four grandchildren; Zach, Darby, Devin, and Jake, as well as a circle of other relatives and friends.Marguerite was born in...
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