OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Beverly Olive Heaven

Beverly Olive Heaven

Aug 29, 2019

March 30, 1951 – August 29, 2019With very heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Beverly, the rock in our family, at age 68 from Brain Aneurysm surgery. Another angel bound for Heaven.Bev is survived by her husband of 47 years, David, loving mother to daughters Katie (Darren) Heaven, Crystal (Ben) MacDonald and son James Heaven. Also Bev’s rock...

Dorothy Rausch

Dorothy Rausch

Aug 28, 2019

August 28, 2019Her mission on Earth fulfilled, our dearly departed Dorothy Rausch passed away from us on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the age of 85. We miss her loving presence and her fun, original and sparky personality. Dorothy was a role model for many of us in the family; independent and self reliant before feminism was ever a term....

Jack Stanley Vincent

Jack Stanley Vincent

Aug 26, 2019

March 12, 1941 – August 26, 2019Jack passed away peacefully on August 26, 2019 at the Foothills Hospital after a courageous battle with leukemia.  Jack leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Lindy; 4 children – Michael (Velma); Stephen; Christa (Paul); Jason (Sue); 11 grandchildren – Nicole, Erica, Silana, Sabre, Joy, Amy, Joshua, Curtis, Simon, Logan, Sam.Jack was born to...

Kurt Doll

Kurt Doll

Aug 1, 2019

February 14, 1931 – August 01, 2019Kurt Doll, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, sadly passed on August 1, 2019 in Cochrane, AB, with his faithful wife and partner of 62 years, Kathy, at his side. He will be forever missed by his son, Andre, daughter, Corinne and grandchildren, Liam, Gabriella, Bryn and Emily.A private ceremony to celebrate his life...

Tammy Lee-Anne Parisien

Tammy Lee-Anne Parisien

Jul 25, 2019

August 20, 1976 – July 25, 2019It is with great sadness and sorrow that we must announce the passing of our beloved Tammy L. Parisien (nee Wiebe) at age 42, on Thursday July 25th, after over 11 years of battling with Brain cancer.Tammy fought with all of her strength, courage, and determination, to the very end.  She was a wonderful...

Alfred Dilk

Alfred Dilk

Jul 22, 2019

September 3, 1941 – July 22, 2019Alfred Dilk, age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 22, 2019, in Calgary, Alberta. He was born September 3,1941 to Johann and Katharina (Konrad) Dilk. He was an accomplished bricklayer and took pride in the structures that he created. His happiest moments were when he was working outside, with a view of the...

Nancy Elaine Lavens

Nancy Elaine Lavens

Jul 21, 2019

September 18, 1946 – July 21, 2019Nancy Elaine Lavens (Moline), passed away peacefully on July 21, 2019 in Edmonton, AB, Canada, with her daughter Melissa by her side.  She is survived by her 5 children (Trent, Todd [Tamara], Trevor [Amy], Nate [Alison], and Melissa [Kevin), and by 10 grandchildren.Nancy blessed this world with her wonderful humour, her empathy, and her...

John Czerniak

John Czerniak

Jul 17, 2019

Born April 25, 1937, Cando, SK – Died July 17, 2019, Calgary, ABJohn was born at the farm to Nicholas and Hassia Czerniak (nee Bilan) near Cando, SK.  He is the middle child of eleven with 5 older and 5 younger siblings.He is predeceased by his parents along with his brother’s Leonard Czerniak, Billy (Gloria) Czerniak, and Mike Czerniak.  He...

Alfred Edward Peach

Alfred Edward Peach

Jul 11, 2019

March 29, 1925 – July 11, 2019Alfred Peach has rejoined his dear wife Elizabeth after a short peaceful stay at the Carewest Sarcee Hospice in Calgary on Thursday, July 11th, 2019 at the age of 94 years.  He will be forever and fondly remembered by his three children, Stephen, Lee, Helene, eight loving grandchildren:  Shanelle (with Darcy), Mitchell, Danielle (with...

Reg Klics

Reg Klics

Jul 11, 2019

December 7, 1954 – July 11, 2019On July 11th, 2019, after a long journey with cancer, Reg Klics passed from this life, to eternity in the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ. He was at peace and comforted by the love of his family; secure in his Christian faith.He leaves behind a family who love and miss him dearly....

Donna Leah Iredale

Donna Leah Iredale

Jul 10, 2019

March 01, 1958 – July 10, 2019Donna Leah Iredale (nee Hanna), Mother of three and wife to Ken Iredale, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 61.Donna was born on March 1, 1958 in Calgary Alberta, to Dave and Doreen Hanna. She attended high school at Central Memorial in Calgary and graduated from SAIT with a diploma in...

Dale Wayne Mackenzie

Dale Wayne Mackenzie

Jul 2, 2019

April 14, 1942 – July 2, 2019It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our much loved husband, dad, grandpa and friend, Dale, at the age of 77.  On a beautiful summer day, Dale died peacefully in his sleep at his favorite place on earth; his family farm.Dale was born on April 14, 1942 in...

Jan Peter Urbanowicz

Jan Peter Urbanowicz

Jun 28, 2019

December 4, 1948 – June 28, 2019It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jan Urbanowicz, of Cochrane Alberta, at age 70 years.Jan passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, June 28, 2019, under the loving care of the wonderful staff at Sarcee Hospice Care in Calgary, Alberta.After living with COPD for many years, Jan’s condition...

Patricia (Nee Denyer) Tittemore

Patricia (Nee Denyer) Tittemore

Jun 24, 2019

May 9, 1929 – June 24, 2019Pat was born to Augusta and Alfred Denyer in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with her best friend and fraternal twin, Joan. She also shared her childhood with brother Al and sisters Marjorie and Betty.She graduated from the Saskatoon City Hospital School of Nursing in 1950 and it was there that she met her lifelong love and...

Malcolm SearleThomas

Malcolm SearleThomas

Jun 21, 2019

August 5, 1935 – June 21, 2019Thomas Malcolm Searle passed away peacefully in Calgary on June 21.  He is survived, loved and remembered by his son Scott (Arianne); daughters Kim (Marcel), Tamis, and Shaena (Kevin); 8 grandchildren; and Evelyn Searle, friend and mother of his children. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Minnie and Ruby in St. John’s, Nfld...

Peter Edward Neustaedter

Peter Edward Neustaedter

Jun 17, 2019

February 23, 1931 – June 17, 2019After a lengthy illness, Dad passed away in his sleep on Monday June 17th, 2019.Dad was born on a farm in Clearwater Manitoba on February 23, 1931.  His parents were Paul and Maria Neustaedter.  He was the youngest in his family and was predeceased by his seven brothers and one sister.  Left to mourn...

Frank Archer

Frank Archer

Jun 14, 2019

February 9, 1924 – June 14, 2019Frank Archer of Calgary, passed away quietly in the early hours of Friday, June 14, 2019, at the Colonel Belcher Care Centre at the age of 95 years, surrounded by family and in the arms of his loving wife of 65 years.Frank is remembered with love by his family including his wife, Birdie, sons...

Heather Isabella Sutherland (Nee Mackay)

Heather Isabella Sutherland (Nee Mackay)

Jun 12, 2019

Surrounded by her loving family, our beloved Heather passed away peacefully at Rosedale Hospice at the age of 72 years. Born to James and Christina Mackay,  “Dea”, as she was affectionately called by family, was raised in Cochrane. She married Garry in 1967, spending 52 wonderful years together.Heather had a wonderful, full life. Heather loved her work in the Airlines...

Angus Robert (Bob) Baptie

Angus Robert (Bob) Baptie

May 31, 2019

August 13, 1931 – May 31, 2019After a short battle with cancer Bob passed away peacefully at Dulcina Hospice.Bob was born and raised north of Cochrane and loved the farming and ranching life. He raised a successful herd of commercial and purebred Herefords with his wife Betty and daughter Sandra. He loved animals and was often seen with one of...

Marge Munro

Marge Munro

May 29, 2019

January 8, 1933 – May 29, 2019Margery LaVerne Munro (nee Sayers) passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 29, 2019 at the Rockyview Hospital surrounded by her family. Marge is survived by her four children: Susan (Brian), Brenda, Brent and Clarence; three grandchildren: Marlene (Mark), Michael (Chelsea) and David (Kelcy); two great granddaughters: Charlotte and Avery; her sister Margaret Reed and...