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Alicia Gamiz-Ramirez
Aug 17, 2020
"And if I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and take you myself that where I am you may be also" John 14:3 It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of our beloved Alicia on August 17th 2020. She rose into the Almighty's arms at the age of 93 and is now...
Gilbert Maerz
Aug 15, 2020
Gilbert Albert Maerz passed away peacefully in his home on August 15, 2020 at the age of 80. Gilbert was born on the family farm at Allingham, Alberta on October 24, 1939, the 7th of 9 children born to Samuel and Helene Maerz. He was predeceased by his father and mother, three sisters (Adelaine, Ada, Martha) and two brothers (Lloyd,...
Ronald Wilfred Steele
Aug 1, 2020
Ron was born to Merrion and Mabel Steele on July 24, 1943, in Provost, Alberta. He was the second child in a family of six children . . . Judie, Ron, Shirlee, Margaret Rose (deceased), Vera and Don. Ron attended Cadogan Elementary School and then graduated from Provost High School in 1961. In the fall of that same year after...
Basil Evans
Jul 20, 2020
Richard "Basil" Evans was born on February 23, 1927 in Trochu, AB, to W.T. & Jennie Evans. He was the 5th of 6 children. Basil attended Creekside School for his elementary years through Grade 9 and then attended Prairie High School, graduating in 1946. As a young lad, with coaxing from his sister Esther, Basil accepted the Lord Jesus into...
Ruth Evelyn Johnson
Jul 18, 2020
Our precious mom and grandmother, Ruth Evelyn Nichols Johnson went to be with Jesus early in the morning on July 18, 2020. Ruth was born in Isabella, Oklahoma on July 3, 1925 to George and Susie Nichols. She was the eldest of nine siblings, who remember her beautiful alto voice as a young girl in their home. On March 17,...
Robert James Peterson
Jul 14, 2020
Robert (Bob) James Peterson (February 9, 1964 - July 14, 2020) passed away peacefully at Three Hills Health Centre at the age of 56 years. He was the 8th of 11 children born to Albert and Henrietta Peterson. He was raised on the farm west of Trochu and attended Pontmain and Trochu Valley School where he graduated in 1982. Bob...
Peter Richard Reddekopp
Jul 12, 2020
Peter Richard Reddekopp was born September 22, 1936 in Acme, Alberta. He was the youngest of nine siblings who predeceased him. Peter grew up in Acme in a beautiful family home; he attended the old red brick school house from which he graduated in 1956. He then enrolled in a chemical engineering program at the University of Alberta but after...
Louis John Frere
Jul 5, 2020
Louis John Frère was born in St. Mary's hospital in Trochu on February 14, 1937, the oldest son of John and Anna Frère (Knievel). He attended school at Pontmain in Trochu, Morinville Boarding School, St. John's College in Edmonton, Composite School in Red Deer, Olds Agricultural School, and SAIT in Calgary. Louis' lifetime work was farming and ranching with his...
Jim Konschuh
Jul 3, 2020
Jim passed away July 3, 2020 at the Three Hills Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Edith, two sons; Brian and Lyle (Tracy), Grandson Ty (Emily), Granddaughter Taylor. He was predeceased by daughter Dori, on July 12, 2002. In respect of Jim's wishes and the Covid pandemic there will be no funeral. We...
Susan Patricia Toews
Jun 20, 2020
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the passing of Susan on Saturday morning, June 20, 2020 at the age of 68 years old after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. While we are relieved to see her suffering come to an end as she enters the presence of her Lord & Saviour, we already miss her so very much!...
Ervie Reimer Toews
Jun 19, 2020
Ervie Toews, our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather departed this life suddenly on June 19, 2020. He was the oldest son born to Jac D. and Elizabeth (Reimer) Toews on August 8, 1930. He had a happy childhood growing up with his 3 siblings. He waited until he was 8 to start school because it was 2 1/2 miles across a...
Ellis Reimer
Jun 15, 2020
While on his evening stroll June 15, 2020, one week after his 74th birthday, Ellis T. Reimer, felt the arms of love reach down and he crossed peacefully over to be with his Saviour. He was born into the home of Tony and Caroline Reimer June 8, 1946, the second youngest of 7 children. He left a legacy of solid...
Maurice Frere
Jun 14, 2020
Maurice Andrew Frere passed away suddenly on June 14, 2020 at the age of 76 in an unfortunate quad accident on his farm, out doing what he loved with his cows on his land. Maurice is survived by Nada, his loving and patient wife of thirty-seven years; and their three children, Troy (Kelly) and children, Tyson, Ryan, Owen; Dara (Maegan)...
Gary Richard Adam
Jun 13, 2020
Gary Richard Adam passed away peacefully June 13 2020 at the age of 74 after losing his battle with cancer. Gary was born in Trochu, Alberta on February 24, 1946 in Trochu and was the eldest son of Richard and Margaret Adam. Gary attended school in Trochu until his graduation and then attended University of Alberta and SAIT before moving...
Cornelius Wiebe
Jun 12, 2020
Cornelius Wiebe went home to be with Jesus on June 12, 2020, just weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. We said goodbye with aching hearts but find comfort in knowing he is free from suffering and with his beloved Saviour. We imagine a glad reunion with Al and Randy, when Dad entered Heaven's Gate. Dad was born to Peter and...
Corney Penner
Jun 11, 2020
Cornelius Bartel Penner was born to Cornelius M. and Annie Bartel Penner on October 7, 1938 at St. Anne, MB. On June 11, 2020, the angels were hovering near, waiting to carry him home. The nurse told Dad to wait till mom reached his side. He nodded his head while struggling for breath. Dad was aware of mom's presence and...
Quintin Neil Mason
Jun 11, 2020
We are devastated to announce the passing of our beloved Son, Brother, and Best Friend Quinn Mason. Quinn has left behind: Father, Cory (Jennifer) Mason Mother, Wendy (Alan) Mason Brothers, Zachary (Taylor) Fernandez and Max Hope Grandparents, Leonard and Carole Hokanson, Neil and Wanda Mason, Evert and Phyllis Gehring Manuel and Lourdes Fernandez Great Grandmother Lidia Fernandez Great grandmother Evelyn...
Walter Penner Baerg
Jun 8, 2020
Walter Penner Baerg was born on November 13, 1923, at Swalwell, AB, to Jacob L. and Helena Penner Baerg. He peacefully passed away on June 8, 2020, at the age of ninety-six, with family members by his side. He was the eldest in the family of eight children. He started school in 1930 and spoke only Low German at that...
Andrew Mark Maningas
Jun 5, 2020
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Pauline Ruth Barkman
May 28, 2020
Pauline Woods Barkman was born to Winston and Una Woods on July 16, 1978 in Grande Prairie, Alberta. After a valiant three year battle against stage four cancer, she peacefully slipped away surrounded by her loved ones on May 28, 2020 at Westview Care Community in Linden, AB. Pauline grew up on a homestead in the Peace River Country and...
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