OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Margaret Isabelle (Nee Brown) Rothery

Margaret Isabelle (Nee Brown) Rothery

Apr 25, 2023

July 7, 1932 – April 25, 2023Marg passed away with her children Kim, Kevin & Blaine by her side. Left to mourn with them are many nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends.Marg had spent the last month of her life at Agape Hospice. She received wonderful care by Agape’s exceptional staff. Their care also extended to us, her family. We...

Nelda Lila (Nee Nowlin) Sharp

Nelda Lila (Nee Nowlin) Sharp

Apr 25, 2023

February 26, 1938 – April 25, 2023Nelda (Nowlin) Sharp was born in Banff, Alberta and grew up on a ranch (now called the Griffin Ranch) until she started school in Cochrane Alberta. The years she lived at the ranch were very special to her. When she was old enough to go to school the family moved to Cochrane and she...

Meaghan Kate Foley

Meaghan Kate Foley

Apr 24, 2023

It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Meaghan Kate Foley on April 24, 2023 at the age of 22.Meaghan is survived by her sisters Ciara and Fiona, her parents Anne and Hudson, her grandparents Suzanne and Raymond Toal and Sheila Foley, her aunts and uncles Alice Toal (Scott), Paul Toal (Jenn), Tara...

Charles Hupkes

Charles Hupkes

Apr 23, 2023

August 30, 1945 – April 23, 2023In loving memory – Charles Hupkes of Cochrane, AB passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 with family by his side. He was born on August 30, 1945 and lived near Bottrel and in Cochrane, AB.Charles had a personal relationship with Jesus, and it was evident in the love and care he gave to...

Frederick Donald Iverson

Frederick Donald Iverson

Apr 19, 2023

June 27, 1930- April 19, 2023A life well lived has come to an end as a gentle spirit left this earth. Frederick Donald Iverson passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2023, at Foothills Hospital in Calgary. Fred was born on June 27, 1930, on a homestead near Preeceville, Saskatchewan. His family is deeply saddened by his death and will miss...

Edna Martha Munro

Edna Martha Munro

Apr 17, 2023

1931 – 2023Born in 1931 at the Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary, Edna Martha Munro, nee Cullen, passed away peacefully in the Canmore Hospital Monday morning April 17, 2023 at the age of 92. A daughter of William and Martha Cullen of Springbank she had six siblings: four sisters, Louise, Bette, Jean, and Margaret along with two brothers, Bill and...

Jason Alexander Low

Jason Alexander Low

Apr 15, 2023

1972 – 2023To say that Jason touched many lives would be a massive understatement. He had a 31-year career with Redwood Meadows Emergency Services, as a firefighter, an EMT, and a Fire Communications Officer, taking care of the community both in front of and behind the scenes in so many ways. RMES and many other departments counted on him to...

Ronald George “Ron” Moynihan

Ronald George “Ron” Moynihan

Apr 11, 2023

1945 – 2023Ron was born in Lethbridge in 1945 to Dr. Irvin W. and Dorothy (Hardy) Moynihan and passed away on April 11, 2023. In his boyhood he lived in Vancouver, Ottawa and Calgary. Ron graduated from the University of Calgary with a BSc in Chemical Engineering. His work took him to many parts of the world which he and...

Vaughn Robert Yourth

Vaughn Robert Yourth

Apr 11, 2023

December 23, 1940 – April 11, 2023Vaughn Robert Yourth passed away peacefully at Rockyview Hospital in Calgary on Tuesday April 11, 2023, in his 82nd year. Vaughn Youth of Cochrane, dearly loved by Sylvia Maguire, father to Robert Yourth (Colinda) of Cobden, Ontario, Tamara Kay (Brian) of Calgary, Lana Edwards (Doug) of Calgary, and Grant Yourth (Mandy) of Airdrie.Vaughn will...

Mark Malcolm Stormoen

Mark Malcolm Stormoen

Apr 10, 2023

July 7, 1965 – April 10, 2023With great sadness we announce the passing of Mark Stormoen on Monday April 10th, 2023 in Calgary Alberta at the age of 57.Mark was born in Stettler, Alberta on July 7th, 1965, to his parents Gerald Gustav Stormoen and Marilyn Arlene Price. Mark grew up in Carstairs, Alberta. He graduated from Huge Southerland High,...

Robert “Cowboy Bob” Bowersock

Robert “Cowboy Bob” Bowersock

Apr 9, 2023

“Cowboy Bob”April, 1955 – April, 2023Robert was born in Pincher Creek, Alberta. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Robert loved every aspect of nature from walking to relaxing but mainly fishing. Robert will be greatly missed by all that knew his gentle and generous heart.A celebration of life will be held for Robert...

Maria Anna Lydia Lawson (Nee Wagner)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...