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Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Maria Anna Lydia Lawson (Nee Wagner)
Mar 31, 2023
September 9, 1955 – Mankota, SaskatchewanMarch 31, 2023 – Calgary, AlbertaMaria Lawson, beloved wife of Doug Lawson, of Calgary, AB passed away at home on March 31, 2023 at the age of 67 years.Maria was born in Mankota, SK and lived in Mankota, Swift Current, Calgary and Burnaby before returning to Calgary in the late 70s. For most of her...
David Wade Mellor
Mar 30, 2023
June 7, 1930 – March 30, 2023Born June 7, 1930 in Dewsbury, Yorkshire. Predeceased by his wife, Stella Ann of nearly 60 years, his younger brother, Peter; mother, Kathleen and father, Clifford Mellor.Survived by his sister Jean residing in the UK, his 3 daughters, Penelope, Karen, and Christine and 6 grandchildren, Michael, Deirdrie, Matthew, Alexis, Joshua and Sarah. There were...
Donna Marie Cochrane
Mar 28, 2023
October 14, 1943 – March 28, 2023It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Donna Cochrane on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta.Donna was a devoted wife to her husband Bill Cochrane for over 59 years and together they raised 3 sons, Rob (Jen), Chris (Leslie) and Ted (Andrea). She was a...
William ( Bill ) Edward Durrell
Mar 27, 2023
May 21,1955 – March 27, 2023The family of Bill Edward Durrell is saddened to announce the passing of their husband, father, grandfather and brother on March 27, 2023. Bill is survived by his wife Jeanne, children Steve (Sharon), Troy and Reed; grandchildren Caleb, Caspian and Carter; sisters Kathy Frey (Ken), Janet Hart (Steve) and Colleen Sax (Bob). He is also...
Martha Katharina Daniel
Mar 24, 2023
June 20, 1927 – March 24, 2023Our beautiful mother Martha Katharina Enck was born in Gescher Germany on June 20, 1927.She fell in love and was engaged after a very short courtship. She married our Papa Hans Rudi Daniel at the age of 25 in 1952. Soon she found herself on a month long arduous journey by ship to Canada...
Dale Richard Caron
Mar 3, 2023
March 4, 1949 – March 3, 2023The family of Dale Richard Caron is saddened to announce the passing of their husband, father, grandfather and brother on March 3, 2023. Dale is survived by his wife Judy, children Darcy Caron, Dawn (Mike) Lashmar, Jackie (Gord) Milgate and Debbie Kudlik (Josh); grandchildren Kohen & Elijah Lashmar, Kaylynn (Adam) Milgate, Mason (Kelly) Milgate,...
Floyd Neilon
Feb 26, 2023
In Loving MemoryIt is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Floyd Neilon on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the age of 84. He was a devoted family man and astute businessman.Floyd was a loving husband to Jeanie for over 62 years, father to Gerry (Gail) and Cindy (Keith), and marvelous grandfather and great-grandfather to...
Phyllis Lynn Rankin-Pruden
Feb 23, 2023
June 10, 1948 – Journey to the next world – February 23, 2023My Mom, Phyllis Pruden, passed away on February 23rdat Bethany Cochrane (LTC) at the age of 74, due complications from her PLS (Primary Lateral sclerosis) and lung cancer. My Dad (David) and I were with her on her last day with us. Holding her to let her know...
Kelly Richard Biggar
Feb 22, 2023
October 7, 1951 – February 22, 2023With sorrow we announce the passing of Kelly Richard Biggar on February 22, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 71. Kelly was born on October 7, 1951 in Calgary, Alberta.Kelly is survived by his sons, Derek Biggar and Dustin Biggar; grandchildren, Holly and Brooke; sisters, Normajean Kinch (Jon), Tim Biggar (Joanne), Colleen...
Geraldine Anne Dzus
Feb 13, 2023
October 12, 1942 – February 13, 2023With deep sorrow we announce the passing of our mom Gerri on February 13, 2023 at the age of 80.Gerri was born in Westlock, Alberta. She lived in a few places in Alberta before settling in Cochrane, Alberta with her two children. Gerri will always be remembered as a strong and resilient person.We will...
Mildred Mae Davies
Feb 12, 2023
January 24, 1931 – February 12, 2023It is with great sorrow that the family of Mildred Davies announces her passing on February 12, 2023, at the age of 92. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed.Born in 1931 at home on the family farm east of Nanton to Harold and Sarah Garbutt, Mildred was...
“Birdie” Bertha Louise (Nee Branan) Archer
Feb 8, 2023
May 11, 1931 (Winnipeg) – February 8, 2023 (Calgary)Birdie was a sunny spirit with an infectious smile and a “can do”, positive attitude. She brightened every room she walked into and lit up the many communities in which she lived and served. She passed away gently on the morning of Feb 8, 2023. Birdie is lovingly remembered by her sons...
Norma Jean Burt (Nee Barber)
Feb 8, 2023
January 22, 1921 – February 8, 2023Please join the family for a Celebration of Life in honour of Norma on Friday, May 26th at 3:30 pm at 43232 Cochrane Lake Rd West. Dress casual, and, if desired, please wear something purple!Food and refreshments to follow!Our beautiful and inspirational mom, aunt, Nana and friend passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2023,...
Arlene Mary Harmeson
Feb 4, 2023
July 4, 1935 – February 4, 2023We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Arlene on Saturday February 4, 2023 at the Strathmore Hospital at the age of 87 years, after a brief illness.Arlene was born in Gull Lake, SK to Inez and Emanuel Tetzloff and moved to Calgary at a young age. In 1956 she married...
Janette Elma (Nee Fenton) Whittle
Jan 31, 2023
November 5, 1934 – January 31, 2023It is with profound sadness that the family of Janette Whittle announces her passing on January 31st, 2023, at the age of 88. She was a treasured wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Janette was born at home in a granary north of Cochrane in 1934 to Elmer and Isobel Fenton, the first of seven...
Edward Rowland Pruden
Jan 30, 2023
January 3, 1933 – January 30, 2023The family of Ed Pruden are sad to announce he passed away on January 30, 2023. Big Ed was born in Tofield, AB, the son of John Peter Pruden and Viola Edith Lindgren. He was very proud of his Swedish, Metis, and fur trade ancestry.Ed worked for Alberta Government Telephones (now Telus) for 34...
Brian Richard Blair
Jan 30, 2023
August 8, 1949 – January 30, 2023With sadness we announce the passing of Brian Blair in Cochrane, AB at the age of 73 years.Brian is survived by his brothers Derek and Barry (and family). He is predeceased by his parents Richard and Dorothy.Brian spent that past 25 years in Cochrane where he made many acquaintances through his volunteering at the...
Dorothy Patterson (Nee Postlethwaite)
Jan 25, 2023
July 3, 1921 – January 25, 2023Dorothy was born and raised in the Bottrel area. Dorothy was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother.Dorothy is survived by her son Jim; daughter Doreen (George) Hindes; sister-in-law Rita Postlethwaite; eight grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren.Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Jim in 1979; her son...
Betty Elizabeth (Nee Heide) Friesen
Jan 12, 2023
June 14, 1934 – January 12, 2023It is with great sorrow that the family of Betty Elizabeth Friesen announces her peaceful passing on January 12, 2023, at the age of 88.Betty was predeceased by her loving husband Elmer, her parents Peter Klaus and Anna Heide, three brothers; Peter, Nick and Johnny and four sisters; Hannah, Helen, Annie and Tina.Betty’s memory...
Karen Eleanor (Nee Smith) Jurek
Jan 1, 2023
February 16, 1945 – January 1, 2023With sadness and much love, we announce the passing of Karen Jurek on Sunday January 1st, 2023 at the Dulcina Hospice in Calgary. Karen’s journey with cancer began in 2014, and with Alzheimer’s in 2019. In early December 2022, the burden of cancer in her body became too heavy, requiring hospitalization and then transfer...
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