Obituaries

Jun 10, 2017

It is with thoughtful love that the family of Alfred John Withey announces his quiet passing on June 10, 2017 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 82 years. Alfred, known as Al, was born in Ottawa, Ontario, the second of six sons of Emrel John Withey and Grace Olivia Johnson. He came to western Canada after joining the Canadian...

Jun 8, 2017

Lefty passed away in his sleep in the Three Hills Hospital on June 8, 2017. Lefty Dietz was born in Germany in 1918 and came to Canada with his family five years later. Lefty married Violet Klinck in 1950. They operated the Red and White store in Yellow Grass for twenty-nine years. He is survived by sons Doug, Ron (Peggy),...

Jun 5, 2017

It is with heartfelt sadness, the family of Ronald William St. Louis announces his passing on the morning of June 5, 2017. Ron slipped away peacefully at his ranch in Swalwell, Alberta with his loving wife at his side, after a brief fight with cancer. At 71 years of age, Ron took pride in the successful accounting practice he began...

Jun 1, 2017

May 27, 2017

Ruth Beatrice Gordon, nee Crawford, (September 13, 1948 – May 27, 2017) was born and raised in and around Hanna, Alberta to David and Beatrice Crawford. Ruth enjoyed much that life has to offer, with her most cherished moments being time spent with her mom and dad, working at the Royal Bank in Hanna, marrying Don Gordon from Craigmyle and...

May 24, 2017

Sopher, A Leola (Clayton) born May 22, 1921 went home to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday, May 24 from Westview Care in Linden AB, two days following her 96th Birthday. Leola was the second of 4 daughters born to William H and Mildred A Clayton in Woodstock, Ontario. Predeceased by her late husband Douglas, she is survived by 5...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

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....

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);...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...