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Aileen Ruth Copithorne
Aug 11, 2024
Aileen Copithorne, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, who all lived close by and lovingly visited as often as possible.
Aileen was a lifelong Cochranite. In her early years she spent considerable time at the Beynon-Davies dairy farm (the Brickyard) which was situated in what is now the Cochrane Ranch. She...
Melba Florence Copithorne
Aug 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melba Copithorne on August 10, 2024, at the age of 93. Melba was born on June 25, 1931, on the farm north of Cut Knife, SK. After high school, she headed west to Calgary to work as a nanny for her older sister Faith. Melba loved the prairie landscapes...
Mavis Zawalonyj
Aug 4, 2024
Mavis was born in Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Notts, England, the only child of Fred Wright and Amie (nee Parsons). She spent a happy childhood in the country surrounding by her large extended family. Mavis met her beloved husband Joe and had their daughter Tia before emigrating to Canada in 1966.
Mavis spent the majority of her career in the fashion industry. She finished...
Barbara Joyce Morgan
Jul 28, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear Barbara Joyce Morgan on July 28th, 2024, at her home in Cochrane Alberta. Barb passed at 75 years of age after a short battle with cancer. Although she will be missed by her loved ones, we are comforted to know she is in the presence of her Lord and Saviour...
Jeffrey Keith May
Jul 25, 2024
Jeffrey Keith May currently of Calgary Alberta (Water Valley) passed away suddenly on Thursday July 25, 2024, at the age of 45. Jeff was born to Maxine Blankert and Ron (Dillion) May on June 26, 1979, in Calgary Alberta.
Jeff had a zest for life like no other. He passionately helped all those around him that he loved dearly. Jeff could...
Matthew Walter Cheadle
Jul 23, 2024
Matthew Walter Cheadle, born on February 27, 1953, in Fort William Ontario, passed away unexpectedly on July 23 2024, in Calgary, Alberta. His unexpected passing has left a profound sadness among his loved ones.
Matt had two great loves, animals and music. He volunteered for many years at the Cochrane Humane Society, giving his love to the lost and lonely animals...
Diane Marie Gauthier
Jul 4, 2024
Diane passed away peacefully in the Canmore hospital on July 4, 2024, at the age of 77, with her loving daughter by her side.
She was born on October 12, 1946 in Edmonton, Alberta. Diane was a hardworking lady all of her life. She loved to garden and enjoyed going to bingo with her sister Eileen.
Diane’s zest for life diminished after...
Keith (JR) Franklin Walker
Jul 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew and Friend. JR passed away at the age of 29.
JR will be greatly missed by his Mother Wendy Walker and Father Keith Walker (Janet); sister Amanda ( Fred) Walker and brother Jordon (Brooke) Walker; Two Nieces and a Nephew, Eden, Samantha and Theodore; and...
Fernande "Fern" Marguerite Bilodeau
Jun 30, 2024
With deep sadness we announce that our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Fernande "Fern" Bilodeau passed away at home on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the age of 77 years, with her loving family at her side.
Fern was born to Joseph and Anne-Marie Picard in Sainte-Hélène de Mancebourg, Quebec. She married Lucien in 1973 and together they moved to Ontario...
Jennifer Maude Cooke
May 20, 2024
With great sadness we announce the passing of Jennifer Cooke on Monday, May 20, 2024, Cochrane, Alberta, at the age of 29.Jennifer grew up in Cochrane and graduated from Bow Valley High School. Jennifer had an infectious laugh and was there for her friends when they needed her. She loved her time in the Yukon driving off road trucks. She...
Alan George Thorne
May 8, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Alan George Thorne at his home in Cochrane, AB on May 8th, 2024.
Alan was born in Vancouver BC on May 2nd, 1960. After the passing of his father, the family moved to Calgary to be closer to his grandparents Walter & Amelia DOWNES.
Alan graduated from Crescent Heights High...
Irina Kharetskaya
Apr 17, 2024
IRINA KHARETSKAYAApril 22, 1935 - April 17, 2024Irina peacefully passed away on April 17, 2024. She is survived by her children Alex (Svetlana) and Tanya (Sergey), her four grandchildren, Alex, Dina, and Tal, as well as her two great-granddaughters Ann and Liv.Irina was born and raised in Minsk, Belarus. In January 2002, she moved to Canada to be closer to...
Frank Noel Hansen
Apr 16, 2024
It is with great sadness, love, and gratitude that we announce the passing of Frank Hansen on April 16, 2024, at the age of 79. Born in Aklavik, NWT on December 29, 1944, the fourth of 12 siblings, Frank's early life in the Arctic led to him having a strong work ethic, and a deep love and respect for the...
Kenneth Mervin Zelensky
Apr 11, 2024
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Kenneth Zelensky. Ken passed away from complications related to a longstanding battle with Parkinson’s disease in the afternoon of April 11th, 2024, at the age of 82 in the presence of family and dedicated caregivers at Bethany Care Society in Cochrane, AB, where he called home since 2015. Born...
Robert (Bob) Patterson
Apr 7, 2024
Bob was born and raised in Cochrane, AB and he passed peacefully at this family home with family by his side.Bob was predeceased by his parents Scotty and Virginia; his nephew Blair; his brothers Donald and Murray; his brothers-in-law Jack and Jim; and his sisters-in-law Bev and Shirley.Bob leaves to mourn his children and grandchildren, son James (Heather) and granddaughter...
Carolyn Joy Baldwin
Apr 6, 2024
Carolyn Joy Baldwin, passed away surrounded by her family on April 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness.From a young age, Carolyn displayed a deep affection for nature, often accompanying her older brother on adventures into the bush to seek out animals and savor the wonders of the outdoors. Time spent with her sister was always full...
Garnet Bigelow
Mar 29, 2024
With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of our much-loved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather at the age of 94. Affectionately known as “Papa” or “The Sargeant” by his caregivers, Garnet passed away surrounded by love at the Bethany Care Center in Cochrane, Alberta on March 29, 2024.Garnet was born in Pine Hill, Quebec to William and Muriel Bigelow...
Thomas Lawrence (Lorne) Woods
Mar 17, 2024
Thomas Lawrence (Lorne) Woods passed away peacefully in Canmore on March 17th, 2024 at the age of 93 years. Born in Lacombe, Alberta his early years, from the stories he told, were full of fun and adventure given the rough times endured by many back then. He was the fourth child of eleven. Leaving school at an early age he...
Leonard Robert Charles Cool
Mar 12, 2024
The family of Leonard (Len) Cool is deeply saddened to announce his passing at the age of 93 years of age on March 12, 2024.Len was predeceased by his beloved wife, Isabelle, in 2021. He is survived by his only daughter Susan (Sue) Daniel who will always and forever be “Daddy’s Little Girl”. Len also shared a close bond with...
Christine Anne Beckett
Mar 9, 2024
Christine Anne Beckett (Kosonic) October 23, 1952 Etobicoke, ON- March 9, 2024 Cochrane, ABChristine was born to Win and Eddie on October 23, 1952, the middle child between older brother David and little brother Bobby. Their home at 45 Toledo was the hub of most family memories, including her wedding to former spouse Richard in 1972. They later moved to...
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