Obituaries

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...

Oct 6, 2024

Robert (Bob) Delgatty of Linden, AB, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 6th, at the age of 91. Born on March 10, 1933, he was the youngest of seven children (six boys and one girl) born to Earl and MaryEtta Delgatty of Gilbert Plains, MB. He was the last surviving sibling.

Bob's parents moved to Alberta when...

Sep 3, 2024

Vernon Toews was born on June 11, 1940, to Abe K and Elisabeth Toews in Grande Prairie, AB. He passed away at Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydminster, SK, on September 3, 2024, due to complications from a stroke.

When Dad was 7 years old, he and his family moved to the Linden, AB, area. He attended various schools, including...

Aug 26, 2024

Ida Smith was born on October 14, 1920, in Baker, Montana. She was the youngest of 12 children born to Daniel and Barbara Fuchs. When Ida was just four years old, she lost her father to appendicitis. Following this misfortune, the family's local church helped find a suitable partner for Ida's mother and four of her siblings. The man...

Jun 26, 2024

"If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again."      - Author Unknown

Dan was born to Pete and Erna Klassen on June 5, 1957, in Morris, Manitoba.

At the age of three, Dan moved with his family to the land of Mennonites and...

Jun 19, 2024

Paul Isaac Brown, 79, passed away on June 19, 2024, at Westview Care Community in Linden, Alberta.

Paul was born in Edmonton, Alberta, to Ike and Alta Brown on August 25, 1944. He grew up in Linden and upon leaving school, attended SAIT to obtain his Welding certification and later earned his B Pressure ticket from NAIT....

Jun 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rhonda (Daubert) Reber. Rhonda, beloved daughter of Connie Daubert, sister to Betty-Ann Galecki, and cherished aunt to Caitlin Galecki, passed away in Calgary, Alberta on June 10, 2024. She is predeceased by her father Larry Daubert (2016) and her daughter Corissa Elaine Reber (2010).