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– 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
John William “Jack” Billingham
Jan 11, 2013
March 12, 1931 – January 11, 2013John (Jack) William Billingham passed away peacefully on January 11, 2013, at the Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane, Alberta at 81 years of age. He was born March 12, 1931 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, the only child to Witt and Eva (Hall) Billingham. Jack spent his early years in Portage la Prairie, where...
Keith Norman Cannon
Jan 9, 2013
September 25, 1942 – January 9, 2013Keith Cannon passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus after a courageous journey with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Born in Winnipeg Manitoba, Keith devoted his life to giving the very best of himself and brought out the best in others. His life was Christ-centred and his faith sustained him throughout his life. Much...
William Michael Wesko
Jan 8, 2013
November 4, 1932 – January 8, 2013Bill passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre, Cochrane after many years of battling P.S.P. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 80 Years of age. Predeceased by his sister Margaret White. Lovingly remembered by his wife Madge, children: Michael, Michelle, and Bill. Three grandchildren: Joel, Jade, and Braeden. He is also survived by...
James W.D. Mcarthur
Jan 3, 2013
January 4, 1920 – January 3, 2013Jim passed away at the Bethany Care Centre, Cochrane on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 92 years of age. Lovingly remembered by his wife Dorothy of 72 years, Daughters Bette-Ann (Robert) Bosch and Maxine McArthur.Four grandchildren: Karen (Gerard), Kalvin (Jessica), Frank (Lisa), and Jeff (Joanne), nine great grandchildren: Brayden, Sidney, Quinten, Kayma, Lexi, Remy,...
– Graham Ruth Johnson
Dec 28, 2012
June 5, 1919 – December 28, 2012Ruth Harriet Johnson-Graham (nee Staples) passed away suddenly at theage of 93 at the Seniors Residence at the Colonel Belcher in Calgary. Born in FortSaskatchewan, Alberta, the youngest of three children, she is predeceased by her brotherDr. Jack Staples of Sidney BC who died two years ago at the age of 94,and by her...
Dortha June Cross
Dec 26, 2012
November 20, 1924 – December 26, 2012Dortha June Cross, fondly known as Skip passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 26, 2012 at the family farm. She was born November 20, 1924 in Bassano, Alberta and grew up in the Makepeace area. Skip loved the prairies in her younger days, where she helped her father show and work with...
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