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Julia Siemens

Julia Siemens

Jun 22, 2022

Our sis and auntie, the 7th child, Julia E. Siemens, was born May 30, 1954 to Ben and Betty Siemens in Morris, Manitoba. She went to meet her Creator in the morning hours of June 22, 2022, in Camrose, Alberta. Julias siblings were very important to her, and she kept us all connected. Visits with her were personal and encouraging....

Chuck Tomlinson

Chuck Tomlinson

Jun 7, 2022

Charles Chuck Tomlinson passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on June 7, 2022 at Westview Care Community in Linden, AB. He was 71. Chuck was born in and grew up around Toronto, ON, the eldest of five children of Wilfred Tomlinson and Sarah Jane Tomlinson (nee Thomas). He grew up working with his family at the Tomlinson Greenhouses...

Lavina Enns

Lavina Enns

Jun 5, 2022

Lavina went to join her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2022, just 5 days short of her 96th birthday. She was predeceased by her parents, 5 sisters, 2 brothers, 3 grandchildren and 2 sons-in-law. Mom was born on June 10, 1926, in her parents home near Swalwell, Alberta. As a youth of 15 years she gave her heart to...

Eddie Reimer

Eddie Reimer

May 30, 2022

Our dear Dad, Grandpa and Papa was born January 5, 1932, to Henry & Susie Reimer. The Lord peacefully took him Home on the morning of May 30, 2022, surrounded by his family. Dad gave his heart to the Lord in his early years and was baptized, becoming a member of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. He embraced...

Vicki Reimer

Vicki Reimer

May 28, 2022

Our loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and Grammy, Vicki Ann Toews Reimer left us in the early morning hours of May 28", 2022, at Lacombe Hospital, Lacombe, Alberta. She left our hearts torn and our home so very empty. We wonder how we will go on without her, yet we trust God will see us through. Vicki was...

Lyle David Williams

Lyle David Williams

May 26, 2022

On May 26, 2022, Lyle left this physical world at his home on the Bertsch farm, but he didnt leave his family, or anyone else who was blessed to know him. His life was a gift to anyone who chose to accept it. Lyle was born on June 10, 1941 in Arrowwood, AB where he was raised by his parents,...

Therese Marie Christensen

Therese Marie Christensen

May 24, 2022

A family ceremony will be held at a later date.

Jeanette May Withey

Jeanette May Withey

May 24, 2022

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Jeanette Withey, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on May 24, 2022. She left us while sleeping peacefully at her residence in Red Deer County, Alberta. She was 87. Born in Calgary, Alberta in 1934 to Edith and Gregor MacKenzie, younger sister to...

Ruth Ratzlaff

Ruth Ratzlaff

May 21, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Ratzlaff of Linden, AB on Saturday May 21, at the age of 89 years. Ruth is survived by her five sons Douglas (Cheryl), Michael (Donna Lynn), Kurt (Helena), Peter (Shirl) and Robert (Jennifer); fourteen grandchildren Luke (Ceara), Holly, Trent, Scott, Janelle (Cody), Kelsey (Dylan), Joel (Sydney), Andrea, Rodney,...

Irene Joan Duncalfe

Irene Joan Duncalfe

May 10, 2022

Mom was born on May 7, 1939, in St. Anne MB. She peacefully fell asleep May 10, 2022, at 7:30am as the morning sun rose on a quiet spring day at Pineview Care home in Maidstone, SK. Mom was not responsive for her last 36 hours but as she drew her last breath, she opened her eyes, looked at Kalie...

Walter Meding

Walter Meding

May 7, 2022

Walter, the last of the Meding brothers, died peacefully on May 7th, 2022 Walter was born in a farm house near Estuary, Sk. on February 8, 1924. He was fourth of 7 boys born to August and Olga Meding. The family moved to the Trochu district when Walter was still a toddler. The family rented farm land until they were...

Henry Klassen

Henry Klassen

May 4, 2022

Henry Klassen was born on June 21,1923, in Rosenthal Ukraine. He passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022, knowing that he was going to live with Jesus his Savior in heaven. He was the 3rd child of Henry and Katherine Klassen. Three years later in 1926, the family immigrated to Canada. The Canadian part of the journey started in Steinbach...

Gayle Roxanne Driediger

Gayle Roxanne Driediger

May 1, 2022

Gayle Roxanne (Kroeker) Driediger, Adventure Queen and Traveler, began her biggest adventure Sunday, May 1, 2022. Sadly, Douglas Driediger, her husband of 41 years and best friend for 50, will have to catch up with her later. She was not only a traveler, but a daughter (Henry and Lucille Kroeker), a sister (Shelley and Cindy), a mother (Lindsay and Roxanne),...

Brad Goetz

Brad Goetz

Apr 29, 2022

Bradley Jon Goetz was born June 12, 1964 in Nyack, New York. He was the fourth of five children for Bill and Joyce Goetz. A few years after his birth, the family moved to Canada spending time in Vancouver, Regina and finally settling in Abbotsford, where Brad graduated high school. In 1986 he married Connie Block and together they had...

Peter James Coull

Peter James Coull

Apr 20, 2022

Peter James Coull died peacefully at home in Trochu, Alberta on April 19, 2022. He was a dear friend who will be missed by many people, whose lives were enriched just by knowing him. Godspeed my friend.

Lester Richard 'Les' Funk

Lester Richard 'Les' Funk

Apr 15, 2022

Lester Richard Funk went home to his Heavenly Father Friday April 15th, 2022. Lester was the second youngest of eleven children, born to John FW and Anne Funk. He was born in Herbert but the family lived on a farm near Gouldtown, Saskatchewan. Dad Funk counted on Lester a lot on the farm and that was the beginning of his...

Jim Nelson

Jim Nelson

Apr 14, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James C. Nelson of Trochu. Jim passed away peacefully at St. Marys Healthcare Centre in Trochu at the age of 94 years. Jim was the third son of Leonard and Anna Nelson. He grew up on the family farm at Rumsey, attending school at Two Valley View, Anthill and...

Luigi Giuseppe Fasoli

Luigi Giuseppe Fasoli

Apr 11, 2022

Luigi was the youngest child of Valerio and Lucia Fasoli and was born in Verona Italy. He immigrated with his parents by boat and train to Calgary in July 1961. He joined his sister Amalia and brother Raffaello and their young families. Luigi loved Canada and thrived due to his hard work and keen sense for business. He purchased a...

Ann Wiebe

Ann Wiebe

Apr 9, 2022

Ann Wiebe, our dear sister, aunt and great aunt was born to Isaac and Mary at Giroux, Manitoba on May 25th, 1932, almost reaching her 90th birthday. She passed on peacefully with her sister Betty by her side on April 9, 2022 at Westview Care Community. She went to school at Antler across the valley from her homeplace and accepted...

Barbara Joy 'Barb' Penner

Barbara Joy 'Barb' Penner

Mar 29, 2022

It is with heavy hearts and gratitude for a life well lived, that the family of Barbara Penner announce her passing on March 29,2022 at the hospital in Three Hills. Barbara Joy Penner (nee Crawford) was born at Florence Prices home across from the Bethel Fellowship Church on August 4, 1935. She grew up on the family farm, with her...

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