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William (Bill) Samuel King
Aug 22, 2023
January 13, 1946 – August 22, 2023It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Samuel King on August 22, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Bill passed peacefully at home with his family by his side.With enduring love Bill and his beloved wife, Hilda (nee Rogers), shared 53 beautiful years of marriage. Their partnership...
Connie Johnson (nee Corbett)
Aug 18, 2023
April 15, 1953 – August 18, 2023 (70 years) of Calgary, Alberta (She/Her)Connie chose to pass peacefully in her home August 18th, 2023, after an admirable battle with Cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband Edward, her daughter Carly, and her son Ben.Constance “Connie” Corbett started her life in Prince Albert Saskatchewan born to Al and Betty Corbett. Along...
Kevin David Rothery
Aug 1, 2023
May 31, 1963 – August 1, 2023After a courageous 22 month struggle with cancer, Kevin Rothery left us on August 1, 2023. In his last days Kevin was surrounded by his loving family and many friends, all of whom will miss him greatly.Kevin was born in Calgary, Alberta on May 31, 1963 to David & Margaret Rothery (nee Brown). Kevin...
Dennis Earl Fenton
Jul 22, 2023
September 27, 1940 – July 22, 2023With deep sadness we announce that Dennis Fenton passed away peacefully at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary, AB on July 22, 2023.In his younger years Dennis enjoyed camping and could always be found busy working in his garage, garden or yard. You could always find him at the Cochrane Labour Day Rodeo every year....
Eileen Donelda Daniels (née Anderson)
Jul 16, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Eileen Daniels, at 93 years of age. She quietly passed in her sleep on July 16, 2023. Eileen is survived by her children: Kelly (Alixe), Tom (Terry), Chris (Jaki), Lisa (David Myers) and Nancy (Wayne Bennett), with a special place in her...
Shirley Luella Ann Patterson
Jul 16, 2023
November 01, 1937 – July 16, 2023Shirley was born in Red Deer, AB on November 01,1937, to Velma and Chet Baldwin. Shirley’s family lived in a sod shack at Kew, AB, then moved to the Soapy Smith, and then on to Rick’s haunted house.In 1945 Shirley’s family moved up to the Horse Creek community where they purchased a ranch across...
Gerry Babb
Jul 15, 2023
August 11, 1963 – July 15, 2023With deep sadness the family announce the passing of Gerry Babb at the age of 59 after his hard fought battle with cancer.Gerry is survived by his wife Juanita, daughter Dallas (Mark), brothers Kim (Wendy), Richard (Brenda) and Wayne (Laurie) along with many nieces and nephews. He was pre deceased by his father Jim and...
Brett William Clark
Jul 12, 2023
November 21, 1988 – July 12, 2023It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brett William Clark, 34 years young, on July 12, 2023. A tragic vehicle collision in British Columbia claimed the lives of Brett, his loving partner, Katy Sully, and their dog, Tina. Brett will be truly missed by his parents and brother, Jon, Julie...
Frank Robert (Bob) Dale
Jul 4, 2023
June 8, 1934 – July 4, 2023On July 4th, 2023, Bob passed away peacefully in Cochrane, AB at the age of 89. Bob is survived by his wife Phyllis; his son Guy (Kim); his daughter Gay; his grandchildren, Cody, Jordan (Belinda), Craig (Meg), and Kylie (Mark) and great-grandchildren, Quinn and Malia; and his brother John (Loralee).Bob was born in Saskatoon,...
David William Dixon
Jun 22, 2023
December 13th, 1949 – June 22nd, 2023It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of David Dixon – a treasured Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend. He passed away peacefully on June 22nd, 2023 with his family at his side after a courageous battle with Cancer.David was the loving husband and best friend to LuAnne Dixon...
Bettylou Benz-Adams
Jun 13, 2023
1951 – 2023BettyLou Benz-Adams, of Cochrane, AB, beloved wife, sister and aunt, passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary from complications of Cancer. She will be deeply missed by her family, many friends and colleagues. She was known for her warm smile and quick laugh. Her nieces and nephews...
Stanley Richard Snowdy
May 26, 2023
February 11, 1948 – May 26, 2023It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Stanley Snowdy on May 26, 2023 at the age of 75. Stanley is survived by his wife Jean; daughter Tara; grandchildren Makenna and Cade; siblings Bill (Susan), Grace (Jim), Bert (Sheila), Sicily and Norman, and sister-in-law Judy; and many nieces and nephews....
Joseph (Joe) Clyde Mcneil
May 23, 2023
March 27, 1949- May 23, 2023We the family regret to announce the peaceful passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Joseph (Joe) Clyde McNeil on May 23, 2023 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta.Joe was born March 27, 1949 in New Waterford, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He was the son of the late Francis and Geraldine MacNeil. Joe...
Rod (Shorty) Shelstad
May 15, 2023
February 2, 1960 – May 15, 2023It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of the beloved Rod Shelstad on May 15, 2023, at the age of 63. Rod is survived by his siblings Rick (Judy), Ron (Anita), Carol, Brenda and Randy, 13 nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and nephews, and many friends including Dale (Brenda)...
Beverley ‘Bev’ (Née Lebsack) Dubé
May 15, 2023
August 23, 1955 – May 15, 2023Bev, 67, passed away peacefully at Dulcina Hospice Calgary after a 7 year battle with triple negative metastatic breast cancer. She spent her last days surrounded by family and dear friends.Bev was born in Vulcan, AB on August 23, 1955. She was raised on the farm along with her two siblings Brian Lebsack and...
Jürg (George) Ulrich
May 9, 2023
September 1, 1935 – May 9, 2023Jürg (George) Ulrich was born on September 1, 1935 in Zürich, Switzerland. He was the fourth of five children born to Lina Frei and Hans Ulrich. George dedicated his life to serving the Lord and providing for his family through farming and breeding and raising cattle.When George was about 6 years old there was...
Emma Jane Mackrous
May 7, 2023
August 4, 1929 – May 7, 2023Emma Jane MacKrous, of Cochrane AB, passed away on May 7th, 2023 at the age of 93 years. Emma was born in Cape Breton, NS, on August 4th, 1929. She moved to Montreal, QC. where she met and married John MacKrous. Together they had four sons born in Montreal and one daughter who was...
Wendy Lynne Vial
May 6, 2023
June 10, 1970 – May 06, 2023Wendy Lynne Vial (née Sorby), age 52, passed away on Saturday, May 6th 2023 surrounded by her loving family and beloved children after a 16 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Predeceased by her father Williard Lawrence Sorby, her step-father Maurice Simonin and grandmother Evelyn Hartwick Schneidmiller, she is survived by her mother Cheryl, siblings...
Helga Ella Margarete Bandeen
Apr 29, 2023
August 31, 1924 – April 29, 2023Helga was a strong and tenacious women and was the glue that held her family together. Helga had a kind heart and loved unconditionally.Helga was born in Alt Strelitz, Germany, August 31, 1924. She had a wonderful childhood growing up with close family and friends. During the war her life was difficult and full...
Garry Keith Kirkpatrick
Apr 27, 2023
September 14, 1953 – April 27, 2023It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Garry Kirkpatrick on Thursday, April 27th, 2023. Garry went peacefully with his family by his side.Garry was born on Sept 14th1953 in the Town of Shaunavon Saskatchewan. He had a beautiful wife of 35 years Shelly who he married on April 9th, 1988. They...
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