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Robert 'Del' Bates

Robert 'Del' Bates

May 20, 2017

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Delroy (Del) Bates on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the age of 82. Del was born in the Acme, Alberta area on April 27, 1935. He was predeceased by his parens Art and Lavina Bates, brother Jim Bates and daughter Stacy Bates. Del attended Olds School of Agriculture...

Johnny W. Baerg

Johnny W. Baerg

May 20, 2017

Johnny W. Baerg was born to John L. Baerg and Margaret Wiebe Baerg near Acme on October 13, 1939. He was the youngest in a family of 4 boys and 4 girls. He peacefully went to his Heavenly home on May 20, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dad gave his heart to the Lord and was baptized into...

David C. Wohlgemuth

David C. Wohlgemuth

May 6, 2017

Our loving Dad, Husband, Grandpa, Great-grandpa, and Brother – David C. Wohlgemuth – was born on January 2, 1927 to John and Helena Wohlgemuth in their home near Landmark, Manitoba. He was the oldest of 13 children. David married me, Matilda Unger on September 17, 1950. We had over sixty-six unforgettable years together. We were blessed with 12 children –...

David Grant Asbel 'Grant' Hastie

David Grant Asbel 'Grant' Hastie

May 3, 2017

David Grant Asbel Hastie was born on November 18, 1926 in Korrobert, Saskatchewan to David and Margaret Hastie. He was raised on the farm with his older brother Cameron and sister Janet. As the younger son many of his chores included helping his mother with duties around the house. A strong willed woman, his mother was a trained teacher. She...

William Thomas 'Tom' Clare

William Thomas 'Tom' Clare

Apr 24, 2017

William Thomas (Tom) Clare was born to George and Alice Clare in 1944 in Paddockwood, Saskatchewan, although there is some dispute on whether he was actually born in 1943. He died on April 24, 2017 at the Westview Care Facility in Linden, AB at the age of 72 (or maybe 73). Tom married Anita Beverly Toews on May 16, 1969....

Ruth Carrie D'Arcy

Ruth Carrie D'Arcy

Apr 18, 2017

Ruth Carrie (Moore) D'Arcy It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Ruth Carrie D'Arcy. Ruth was born in Drumheller, Alberta on March 24, 1931 to Herbert and Lillian Moore. Ruth leaves to cherish her memories, her children and families - Norman (Kathy); Travis, Derek (Lisa), Declan, Carver: Charlotte (Brian); Lisa (Jeremy), Kevin (fiance Brittany);...

Aaron Edward Stankievech

Aaron Edward Stankievech

Apr 4, 2017

Aaron Edward Stankievech passed away in the Three Hills hospital on April 4, 2017 at the age of 94. He was born in Huxley, Alberta on September 3, 1922 to Andrew and Antonia Stankievech, one of nine children. In 1943, he joined the RCAF and was sent overseas to England where he met his Scottish lassie, Margaret. On returning to...

Lena Julianna Ginther

Lena Julianna Ginther

Apr 3, 2017

Lena was born August 30, 1942 at Humboldt, SK to Frank and Annie Kirchner, and passed away April 3, 2017 at Innisfail, AB. She found her soul mate Keith Ginther 58 years ago and they were married 57 years and 1 day. Lena was a devoted wife and mother to their three children. Cheryl, Carolyn and Kenneth. Lena had many...

Neil Donald Cameron

Neil Donald Cameron

Apr 3, 2017

Neil Donald Cameron March 8, 1952 - April 3, 2017 Passed away April 3, 2017 in Innisfail, Alberta at the age of 65 years. Born to Margaret and Ian Cameron March 8, 1952 in Elnora, Alberta. Neil was raised on a farm west of Elnora and went to school in Elnora, Delburne and Red Deer. On June 8, 1974 Neil...

David Wagler

David Wagler

Apr 1, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother, uncle, and friend, David Wagler. He passed away at the age of 68 with friends and family by his side on the afternoon of April 1st, 2017 after having an amazing day with some of his loved ones. He was born in Wellesly Township on September 17th,...

Jolene Ellen Toews

Jolene Ellen Toews

Mar 26, 2017

Jolene Ellen Bieganek Toews was born Nov 6, 1978 to Don and Laurie (Squire) Bieganek in Camrose, Alberta. In mid -January 2017, at the age of 38, Jolene was diagnosed with Metastatic Colon Cancer. Though it came as a shock, and progressed very aggressively, her trust and unwavering faith in God shone through-out this time. Although many prayers were prayed...

Arlene Hamilton

Arlene Hamilton

Mar 15, 2017

HAMILTON, Arlene (1941 - 2017) Arlene Hamilton passed away peacefully at Drumheller Health Centre on March 16th, 2017. She leaves to mourn her children, Colleena, Kevin, and John, grandchildren, Sheena (Corey), Sarah (Breadon), Stacey (Jarryd), Matthew (Melany), Mitchell, Mary (Donavan), Isaac, and Stephanie, great grandchildren, Easton, Seth, Brooklyn, Gavin, Addison, Madilynn and Jax. She is also survived by her sisters,...

Evelyn Gibson

Evelyn Gibson

Mar 14, 2017

Evelyn Gibson loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, neighbour and friend passed away peacefully March 14, 2017 at her home at the age of 101. Evelyn Gibson was born at Sterlingville (Acme farm home) on January 24, 1916 to George and Pearl Hope. She attended school at Selkirk School and Didsbury. She grew up on her family farm near...

Monte Carl Riggins

Monte Carl Riggins

Mar 12, 2017

Monte Carl Riggins was born May 31, 1943 and passed away March 12, 2017. Monte was born in Stettler Alberta, to Mary & Ellis Riggins. He passed away peacefully at his home in Delburne, Alberta. Monte will be sadly missed but never forgotten by his family and friends. Monte is survived by his children, son Dean Riggins of Red Deer,...

Glen Elmer Thiessen

Glen Elmer Thiessen

Mar 6, 2017

Glen Elmer Thiessen was born January 23, 1928, in Sunnyslope, Alberta, and passed away peacefully in Linden Nursing Home on March 6, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Mary Thiessen, his sister, Verna Bear, and his wife, Lorraine Thiessen. He is survived by his sister, Gladys Mammel, and his children and grandchildren. When Glen was two years...

Terra Lynne Van Couwenberge

Terra Lynne Van Couwenberge

Mar 5, 2017

Funeral Service 1:00 pm Saturday, March 11, 2017 Trochu Community Centre 215 Northfield Rd Trochu, Alberta, Canada T0M2C0

Kevin William Beecroft

Kevin William Beecroft

Feb 26, 2017

Kevin William Beecroft (also known as Donny Sjolie) passed away at his home in Linden, Alberta, on February 26, 2017, at the age of 49. Kevin is survived by his loving partner, Chantal Dumont, as well as numerous brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and long-time friends. Kevin was born on November 13, 1967. He grew up in Abbotsford, BC,...

Alvena Penner

Alvena Penner

Feb 18, 2017

Alvena Megli Penner passed away February 18, 2017 at Westpark Lodge, Red Deer, AB at the age of 95 years. Alvena was born at Sunnyslope, AB on June 10, 1921, the first child of Lewis and Ida Megli. She grew up loving the hills that surrounded her farm home near the Knee Hill Creek, loving the company and friendship of...

Kye Remington Bignold

Kye Remington Bignold

Feb 11, 2017

KYE'S STORY OUR PRECIOUS SON, KYE REMINGTON WAS BORN TO US, TYLER & SANDRA BIGNOLD ON JANUARY 10, 2013. KYE WAS A LIVELY, ENERGETIC BOY WITH BIG BROWN EYES AND HAD A BUBBLY LAUGH. HE LOVED TO PLAY IN THE GARDEN WITH HIS DUMP TRUCKS AND LOADERS. KYE DREAMED OF ROPING, RIDING HORSE, AND HUNTING WITH HIS DADDY AND BROCK....

Ervin Hein

Ervin Hein

Feb 10, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Ervin Hein on February 10th, 2017 in Red Deer. He is pre-deceased by his parents Gotlieb and Karoline and his wife Helga. He is survived by his two daughters Teresa Fisher and Melinda Easton (Kevin), four grandsons Allan (Jill), Rob (Daryl), Randy (Shannon) and Terry (Nikki) and nine...

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