OBITUARIES

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

Vernon Wesley Dillabaugh

Vernon Wesley Dillabaugh

Jun 18, 2013

December 11, 1931 – June 18, 2013Vernon was born December 11, 1931 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan and died June 18, 2013 in Calgary, Alberta at 81 years of age.Vern is survived by his wife Melanie of 8 years, his daughter in Chilliwack, a son on Vancouver Island and his other children and grandchildren as well. Vernon will be fondly remembered by...

Donald Ole Tannas

Donald Ole Tannas

Jun 17, 2013

May 12, 1925 – June 17, 2013We say goodbye to our beloved father who passed away peacefully in his sleep. He had 63 wonderful years with the love of his life, Lily until she predeceased him in 2011. Together they raised 6 children on the farm in High River, later moving to the ranch west of Water Valley where Don...

Kenneth Ernest Mcclennon

Kenneth Ernest Mcclennon

Jun 13, 2013

October 1, 1935 – June 13, 2013Kenneth Ernest McClennon was born in Nobleford Alberta, October 1, 1935 to Annie and Thomas McClennon. His family moved to Rimbey, AB where Ken remained until he moved to Calgary, at the age of 20. He married his wife Shirley on September 29, 1956. Ken was predeceased by his wife Shirley, parents Annie and...

Dorothy Montgomery

Dorothy Montgomery

Jun 4, 2013

May 21, 1917 – June 4, 2013It is with joy and sorrow, the family of Dorothy Montgomery, announces that she has run the race for 96 years and crossed the finish line.Mom is lovingly remembered by her children; Richard (Carol), Raymond (Helen), Allan (Ev), Don (Bev), Neil, Dawna (Russ), and Jeanne (Neil), 32 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 5 great...

Myrene Faye Kartik

Myrene Faye Kartik

May 27, 2013

March 25, 1949 – May 27, 2013Myrene Faye Kartik was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan on March 25, 1949 and passed peacefully to her rest on May 27, 2013 in Calgary, Alberta. She was the second daughter to Hillmen and Jean Holm, growing up in Saskatoon and later, Regina, Saskatchewan. She was a distinguished scholar in high school and upon graduation...

Lillian (Lil) Larsen

Lillian (Lil) Larsen

May 25, 2013

February 12, 1923 – May 25, 2013Lillian Eleanor Larsen, a lifelong rancher and breeder of purebred Limousin cattle, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Mount Royal Care Centre, Calgary, May 25, 2013, in her 91st year. She was the daughter of the late Elna Sophia Larsen (nee Nielsen) and Fredrick Halbert Larsen of Symons Valley, Alberta....

– Moorey Olive Mary Stroud

– Moorey Olive Mary Stroud

May 22, 2013

February 11, 1924 – May 22, 2013Olive passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre, Cochrane, Alberta on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 89 years of age. She is lovingly remembered by her children; Carie ( Sandra ) Stroud, and Heather ( Milt ) Tetzlaff, seven grandchildren: Ashley, Shasta, Bryce, Jaseff, Corey, Aaron, and Kris; as well as a circle...

Pius Wagner

Pius Wagner

May 20, 2013

November 13, 1920 – May 20, 2013It is with great sadness and joy that we announce Pius passed away peacefully at the age of 92. He will be missed by his daughters, Terri (Steve) and Maria (Doug) and son Al (Jan); grandchildren, Trevor and Krista, step grandchildren, Wayne, Tyler and Holly, and 9 great grandchildren. Pius was predeceased by his...

Errold Ingram Tupper

Errold Ingram Tupper

May 17, 2013

June 19, 1927 – May 17, 2013Errold passed away peacefully holding the hand of the woman with whom he was able to celebrate his 60th wedding anniversary just the night before. He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Dora, and four loving kids, Laurie, Jill, Shawn (Michael) and Devon (Kevin) and three “he couldn’t have loved them more” grandchildren,...

Robert Norman Parke

Robert Norman Parke

May 6, 2013

May 26, 1929 – May 6, 2013Robert (Bob) beloved husband of Patricia to whom he was married for 57 years, passed away on May 6, 2013, at Calgary. Bob was born in Brandon, Manitoba on May 26, 1929, and became employed by Greyhound Canada in 1951 who he worked with for 41 years. Initially employed in Brandon by Greyhound, transferring...

Charlotte “Marion” Powlesland

Charlotte “Marion” Powlesland

May 5, 2013

May 9, 1922 – May 5, 2013Marion passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary on Sunday, May 5, 2013. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Larry (Jim Russell) and Donna (Ian) Airth; four grandchildren Leanne (Martin) Guenther, Howard (Jolene) Airth, Brett (Cara) Powlesland and Clayton Airth, ten great grandchildren and by sisters in law, Grace Widgill, Alma &...

Emile George Labranche

Emile George Labranche

Apr 16, 2013

July 25, 1927 – April 16, 2013Emile passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the Canmore General Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Nevis. Lovingly remembered by his children Janine ( Terry ) Jevne, Robb ( Rinda ), Trevor ( Patty ) and their families, as well as a circle of other relatives and friends. A celebration of...

Douglas Byron Dickson

Douglas Byron Dickson

Apr 12, 2013

July 14, 1926 – April 12, 2013Doug passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary at 86 years of age. He was born July 14, 1926 in Calgary Alberta. Predeceased by his wife Cherie of 54 years, Doug is lovingly remembered by his children: Danny (Mabel), Heather, Jim, and Rob (Teresa). daughter in-law Sharyn, grandchildren: Becky,...

Marina Margaret Campbell

Marina Margaret Campbell

Apr 8, 2013

August 4th, 1941 – April 8th, 2013Marina passed away suddenly but peacefully, early on Monday, April 8th, 2013 at her home in Cochrane, Alberta. Predeceased by her husband Alexander Maclean Campbell. She is lovingly remembered by her two children, Christy Williams and Alexander. Marina leaves behind numerous fond and loving memories. She also leaves behind her loving daughter in law...

Frances Adelaide Hill

Frances Adelaide Hill

Apr 6, 2013

June 12, 1911 – April 6, 2013Frances passed away peacefully at the Clifton Manor, Calgary on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 101 years of age. predeceased by her husband Reverend Canon L.R. Hill.She is lovingly remembered by her children Randy ( Donalda ) Hill (special friend Jeanette Spring), and Marilyn ( Neil ) McDonald, 6 grandchildren:Garry ( Jennifer ) Hill,...

Nicholas “Nick” Tonak

Nicholas “Nick” Tonak

Mar 11, 2013

February 22, 1935 – March 11, 2013Nick passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 78 years of age. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Mildred of 54 years, sons Michael ( Margo ) and Kevin ( Barb ), as well as a circle of other relatives and friends.Nick was born and raised in...

Shannon Melba Burwash

Shannon Melba Burwash

Feb 15, 2013

November 2, 1953 – February 15, 2013There are no words to express the sadness we have in our hearts with the sudden passing of such a beautiful woman. Shannon will be forever missed by her loving husband Wayne, and her children, Holly Nicoll (Reiny Kristel), Mason Nicoll (Kim), Jarvis Nicoll (Jenny), Lori Burwash (Bruce Johnson), and Justin Burwash (Betty-Lynne). She...

Katharina “Kathy” Guenther

Katharina “Kathy” Guenther

Feb 15, 2013

June 13, 1929 – February 15, 2013Kathy passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary on Friday,February 15th, 2013 at 83 years of age. She was a resident at the Big Hill Lodge, Cochrane, for the past 3 years.Predeceased by her son Bernhard “Ben” and granddaughter Sonya. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: her husband Jacob of 61...

Charlotte “Olive” Jones

Charlotte “Olive” Jones

Feb 15, 2013

August 16, 1918 – February 15, 2013Olive passed away peacefully at Cedars Villa Extended Care in Calgary on Friday, February 15, 2013 at the age of 94. Predeceased by her husband Emyr, daughter Patricia, and brother John Copithorne. Olive is lovingly remembered by her sister in-law Aileen Copithorne, niece Sandy Copithorne, and nephews: Lloyd ( Clare ) Copithorne, & John...

Cheralynn “Sherri” Nicholls

Cheralynn “Sherri” Nicholls

Feb 6, 2013

June 9, 1966 – February 6, 2013It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Sherri as a result of a tragic house fire on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 46 years of age. Predeceased by her parents Doreen in 2009, & Alfred in 1990, and Cousin Peggy in 2012. Sherri is lovingly remembered by...

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