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Stanley Mcdowell Elder
Nov 9, 2022
1928 – 2022Born in Bassano Alberta, July 22, 1928, he grew up in the depression on a farm near Standard. He rode a pony to a one room school and was always proud of his roots. In 1947, 18 year old Mac Elder traveled to Jasper for a summer job outfitting with Jack Hargreaves. He returned the following year, but...
Linda Mary Jane Hoomana
Nov 9, 2022
1946 – 2022Leaving many heavy hearts, Linda passed away at Carewest Sarcee in Calgary. She will be dearly missed by her beloved daughter, Tanya Hoomana. Linda was the fourth child born to Thomas and Margaret Beattie, she grew up and was educated in Cochrane, Alberta. Athletic in her youth, Linda loved being outdoors and was a lifeguard at the Cochrane...
Edward Norman Deeves
Nov 3, 2022
April 26, 1952 – November 3, 2022With sadness we announce that Edward Norman Deeves passed away on Thursday, November 3rd at 70 years of age.Ed was predeceased by his parents Thelma and Edwick Deeves and his sisters, Sandy Grovsner and Donna Short.Ed is survived by his sons, Ed and Andrea Deeves and Marty Deeves and Sandel Norman, both of Cochrane;...
Philip Michael Kinch
Oct 28, 2022
November 18, 1948 – October 28, 2022Philip Michael Kinch passed away on Friday October 28th on his farm with his wife and daughter by his side. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sheila; children Jason (Leslie), Jamie (Erin), and Jennifer (Rob); as well as much loved grandchildren, Laeken, Aspen, Cache, Levi, Pepper and Gus. Family was everything...
Marian May Hills
Oct 24, 2022
September 6, 1935 – October 24, 2022Marian was born in Calgary, Alberta and passed away peacefully at the Hawthorne assisted living centre in Cochrane, Alberta.Upon completion of school in Edmonton, Marian moved to Vancouver where she met and married her husband of 53 years, Leonard. They returned to Edmonton for Len to complete his Doctorate in Geology. Len’s work brought...
Mary Lynne Kilpatrick
Oct 21, 2022
April 20, 1948 – October 21, 2022Lynne was born in Calgary, Alberta on April 20th, 1948 to Alan & Florence Francis. She spent her childhood in Calgary with her older brother Wayne and her younger brother Don.Lynne was a dedicated and loving wife of 53 years to Ron Kilpatrick. She passed away on what would have been their 55thwedding anniversary....
Leslie Rita Jodoin
Oct 18, 2022
October 3, 1962 – October 18, 2022It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Rita Jodoin at the age of 60 years young.Leslie is best described as a loving, caring, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Those who welcomed her affection into their lives were blessed, privileged, and grateful to have known her....
Graham Campbell Watson
Oct 15, 2022
May 11, 1954 – October 15, 2022It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather. Graham Watson in his 69th year, passed away peacefully at Rosedale Hospice in Calgary Alberta on Saturday October 15, 2022.Graham is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Susan Watson (Fralick); his loving daughters, Theresa Muir, Jody...
Karen Jean Clark
Oct 8, 2022
May 22, 1940 – October 8, 2022Born May 22, 1940 Pierre, So. Dakota. Died October 8, 2022 Cochrane Alberta.Preceded in death by her parents, Father William Kuil, Mother Margaret Boyd, Brother Stanton Kuil, Brothers -n-Law Chuck Adams and Bob Clark.Survived by her Husband of 55 years Paul Clark, Sister Kathryn Adams, Nieces Kimberleigh Kuil Coleman (Steve), Amie Adams Mills (Justin),...
Edith Florence (Née Mcdougall) Shields
Oct 6, 2022
September 17, 1931 – October 6, 2022It is with a deep sense of sadness that we announce the passing of Edith Florence on October 6, 2022 at the age of 91 years.  She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, William Kenneth Shields on December 24, 2016. She was also predeceased by her sister Jessie, brother Ken and sister...
Joshua Lee Garcia
Oct 5, 2022
February 11, 1984 – October 5, 2022Joshua Lee Garcia was a caring partner, father, son, brother, & friend. He left this world suddenly on October 5th, 2022 at the age of 38.He was born to Patty & Manuel in Canmore, Alberta on February 11th, 1984. Josh is survived by his partner Cassie, & beloved daughter Ava. Parents, Patty & Manuel...
Herbert Roy Caveny
Sep 16, 2022
February 18, 1929 – September 16, 2022Bert passed away suddenly at Sagewood Care facility in Strathmore on September 16, 2022 at the age of 93.He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Margaret Alice Emily Caveny in 2017.Bert was passionate and skilled about so many interests including travel, flying his...
Jarrett Louis Poncelet
Sep 15, 2022
November 15, 1982 – September 15, 2022Death is not the endDeath is not the endBut the beginningOf a metamorphosis.For matter is never destroyedOnly transformedAnd rearranged –Often more perfectly.Witness how in the moment of a caterpillar’s deathThe beauty of the butterfly is bornAnd released from the prison of the cocoonIt flies free.— Peter TatchellA Celebration of Jarrett’s Life is planned for...
Frederick James (Jim) Williams
Sep 9, 2022
April 1927 – September 2022Frederick James (Jim) Williams passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at the age of 95. Beloved husband to Shirley, father to Jim (Cate), Lori (Fred), Deb (David), Janice (Amal) and Doug, stepfather to Brenda (Richard) and Allan (Cyndi), grandfather to Lucas, Stephanie, Tiffany, Lynzee, Abby, Nicolette, David, Alyson, Meghan, Daniel, Michael, Brianna, Emily and Christopher,...
Cody Shane Smith
Sep 7, 2022
May 23, 1994 – September 7, 2022With heavy hearts, we say a final goodbye to our beloved Cody Shane Smith with his sudden passing on September 7, 2022. Cody was born on May 23, 1994, to parents Tammy Howard and Ralph Smith in Calgary, Alberta.From a young age, Cody was an active boy who enjoyed outrunning his teammates both on...
Dora Tupper
Sep 3, 2022
December 6, 1922 – September 3, 2022Dora joins her husband Errold and daughter Rennie deep in our hearts and our best memories. She passed peacefully with family by her side. Dora is survived by Laurie, Jill, Shawn (Michael), and Devon (Kevin); three grandchildren Brae (Gord), Cole and Dakota (Austin); a great-grandson Renn and dozens of nieces and nephews all over...
Donald ‘Paul’ Andrews
Aug 25, 2022
August 23, 1932 – August 25, 2022It is with great sadness that we, the family of Paul Andrews of Calgary, Alberta, announce his peaceful passing at the Bethany Cochrane after a brief illness, at 90 years of age. Born in Elmsvale, Nova Scotia; he was the son of the late Stanley and Jennie (Fulton) Andrews.Paul graduated in 1952 from Mount...
Troy Emerson Koch
Aug 22, 2022
August 2, 1948 – August 22, 2022Troy Emerson Koch passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the age of 74.Troy was born in Trochu, Alberta on August 2, 1948. After moving to Calgary, Troy met his future wife Hinke and was married in 1968. They recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. Troy...
Carol Armstrong
Aug 17, 2022
December 24, 1938 – August 17, 2022Carol Armstrong (Cherry) passed on August 17, 2022 Hawthorne Supported Living in Cochrane Alberta. Carol will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her children Heather (Butch) Bruchet, Rob (Carol) Armstrong and Rick (Sarah) Armstrong, her 5 beloved grandchildren, Jordan (Katie), Desiree (Elliott), Braden (Morgan), Findlay, Jorja, her great granddaughter Arlo and sister, Lynda...
Derek William Gover
Aug 12, 2022
April 14, 1950 – August 12, 2022Derek William Gover passed away Friday, August 12that the age of 72 after battling an illness for several months. It comforts us to know that he lives in paradise now and meets his savior Jesus face to face.Derek was born in St. Thomas, Ontario to dad Russell Gover [deceased], and mom June. Although he...
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