Obituaries

Dec 23, 2024

Marjorie Margaret Rose (Tschritter) Howe was born on October 25, 1937, in Calgary, Alberta. Marjorie passed away December 23, 2024, at the age of 87 years, at the Three Hills Hospital in Three Hills, Alberta.

Marjorie grew up in Nightingale, Alberta on a family farm. Marjorie attended Nightingale school and attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church with...

Dec 21, 2024

Elias S Stahl, beloved father, grandpa, and great-grandpa,

passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 93.

At the tender age of 4 months, Elias moved from Wolf Creek, SD, to Wolf Creek Colony, Stirling, AB.

Five years later, he...

Dec 20, 2024

David Lockie Clubine, known as Dave to his friends and family, passed away on December 20, 2024, after a spirited 73 years of life. Born on November 28, 1951, in the quaint town of Milton, Ontario, Dave was a man who could fill a room and had a large heart. He took his last breath in Calgary, Alberta in...

Dec 15, 2024

John Paul Wipf, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born April 26,

1942 on Sandhills Colony to Paul and Anna Wipf. He passed away peacefully the morning of

December 15, 2024 at Three Hills Hospital after a two-year battle with cancer.

German was his first language, and his love for his mother...

Dec 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harvey Lyle Stankievech on December 11, 2024, after a two year battle with amyloidosis.

Harvey was born in 1958 to Walter and Ursula Stankievech in Three Hills, Alberta. In his younger years, he was a member of the Ghostpine 4H club and the Young Voyagers. In...

Dec 11, 2024

Trudy Martens, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on May 23, 1959, in Eriksdale, Manitoba, to Ben and Susan Dyck, who preceded her in death.

On August 22, 1976, Trudy married Jake Martens, and together they built a...

Dec 11, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Elmer Maerz was born in Three Hills, AB on February 4, 1938, to William and Hilda Maerz. He was the eldest child, followed by siblings Les, Howard, and Vivian. Throughout his childhood, Larry helped with dairy and crop farming on the Maerz family farmstead west of Three Hills. He traveled on foot, and by horseback, to attend...

Dec 4, 2024

Elvin Blosser, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, entered into the presence of his precious Savior on December 4, 2024.

Dad was born to Aquila and Mabel Blosser on July 17, 1936 in Sterling, Illinois. He was raised on a farm, in a faithful, Bible-believing Mennonite family, and treasured his generations-long Christian heritage. He gave his life...

Nov 24, 2024

Lyle was born on the farm south of Delburne, Alberta to R. Clarence & Irma Waddell. The family moved to Bearspaw when Lyle was in Grade 1 where he rode his horse to school. They then moved to Bowness where he finished his education.

Lyle cowboyed and rode horses in Montana and Missouri. He went to Farrier...

Nov 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Richard C. Hoffert, on November 23, 2024, at the age of 86.

Born on May 22, 1938, in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Richard grew up on the family farm alongside his eight siblings. At a young age, during his father's illness, he took on significant responsibilities...

Nov 21, 2024

On November 21, 2024, Jeanne Thiessen passed away peacefully while in the care of Rosehaven Care Facility in Camrose, Alberta. She was born in Swalwell, Alberta on July 28, 1933, to parents John and Mary Suderman. Her childhood was filled with joy and laughter, along with her six siblings, brothers Jack and Jim, sisters, Doris, Joyce, Venice and Patsy....

Nov 15, 2024

Wanda passed away suddenly on November 14, 2024 at the age of 69. She was predeceased by her parents Grace Thackeray Heater and Elmer Roy Heater, as well as her sister Marilynn Johanna Heater. Wanda will be greatly missed by her loving sisters Sue Bowers (Glenn), Trudi Simms (Carl) and Leslie Tilley (Bruce), as well as her brother Jim...

Nov 11, 2024

Marie Toews Baerg was born to Aron C and Maria Toews on December 9, 1932, in Morris, MB. Mom was the middle child of eleven, growing up in rather meager circumstances. She lost her mother at 19 years of age and had to quit school at 14 to help with the household duties because of her mother's illness.

Nov 10, 2024

Elvira Catalina Schanzenbach was born on April 27, 1935 in Argentina to 2nd generation immigrants from Europe in the late 1800's.

The oldest of six children, she was her Papa's 'right hand' helper in whatever task he was doing out in the open ranch country, where they worked so hard to make ends meet. Elvira was eager...

Nov 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Esther Watson on November 9th, 2024, surrounded by family at 91 years old.

Mary was born on June 5, 1933, and raised on the family farm in Luseland, Saskatchewan. She met the love of her life, David Watson, and together they raised five beautiful children...

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Ratzlaff passed away peacefully at Rimbey Long Term Care, in Rimbey, Alberta, on October 29, 2024.

Mary was born October 31, 1925, in Chortitza, Russia, a settlement of German-speaking Mennonites which is now part of Ukraine.

Mary emigrated to Canada in 1948 and came to Linden, Alberta. Mary met Wesley Ratzlaff then and they...

Oct 26, 2024

Robert (Bob) Isaac was born to Alfred and Lorene Isaac on August 15, 1962. Bob met the Lord at the age of 16 years. Bob got married on January 20, 1985, to Brenda Goossen. We were married nearly 40 years.

Bob loved his life and found it hard to let it go and leave. He enjoyed working...

Oct 24, 2024

Laura Jane Bronson was born on March 22, 1960, in Grande Prairie, Alberta, to Roy and Lilly (Isaac) Bronson, the youngest of six children. At the age of 64, without saying goodbye, she left this life quietly and peacefully.

Laura had a joyful childhood and cherished her farm chores and pets. She attended school in Three Hills...

Oct 23, 2024

Born at Calgary's Holy Cross Hospital, James Rion lived his life by Peter O'Toole's famous words: "If I'd known I would've lived this long, I would've taken better care of myself."

Predeceased by his mother, Eileen (Ridley); his father, Cowboy Floyd; and his brother, Morgan, Rion was part of a strong and close-knit blended family who loved...

Oct 11, 2024

Peter Martin Dunn, a cherished husband, brother, and friend, died on October 11, 2024, in Linden, Alberta, at the age of 67. Born June 19, 1957, in Fort Erie, Ontario, Peter grew up in a lively household as one of five brothers.

A respected licensed Customs Broker and International Trade Analyst, Peter dedicated his career to navigating...