Obituaries

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).

Jun 9, 2024

Amy's Tribute

Marcel and Kailey—some knew him as Marcel, others knew her as Kailey, but only a few of us knew them as both. I knew Kailey well; Marcel, I only knew through stories—some good, some bad, even horrible at times, but also special and unforgettable.

Kailey had her own strengths and weaknesses, but she...

Jun 4, 2024

Elma Penner Toews was born on July12, 1930, the youngest child of Abraham M. and Aganetha E. Giesbrecht Penner. She passed gently to the great beyond on June 4, 2024, at Heimstead Lodge, La Crete, Alberta. She had almost reached her 94th birthday.

When she was 11, her second sister got married, and since her mother was...

May 29, 2024

Melinda Easton, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, in Three Hills, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 6, 1954, in Trochu, Melinda's vibrant spirit and joy for life touched everyone she met.

Melinda, known for her kind heart and infectious smile, spent her life creating a world...

May 22, 2024

David Howard, affectionately known as Dave to his friends and family, passed away on May 22, 2024, at the age of 80, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 28, 1943, in Davidson, Saskatchewan, Dave was a man of many talents and a heart full of kindness. His final days were spent in Strathmore, Alberta, surrounded by...

May 16, 2024

Earl James "Jim" Stirling, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024, at the age of 74 in Trochu, Alberta, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 19, 1950, in Carman, Manitoba, Jim's infectious laughter and warm presence touched the lives of many throughout his rich and fulfilling life.

Jim...

May 12, 2024

Georgina "Gina" Grace Evans passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 12, 2024, at Westview Care Community in Linden, Alberta.

Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Georgina met her husband, Robert Evans, whom she married in 1965. They had three daughters before leaving Montreal in 1974 and settling in Alberta.

Georgina...

Apr 27, 2024

In loving memory of Jac, our dear Dad, Papa, and Papapa

Jacob T. Reimer was born on the family farm near Swalwell, AB on September 28, 1926 to Henry L. and Susie Toews Reimer. He peacefully passed away just before supper on April 27, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.

His childhood was filled with...

Apr 27, 2024

Errol "Dale" Morgan passed away in Drumheller, AB on April 27, 2024 at 75 years of age with his family by his side.

Dale was born August 16, 1948 in Trochu, AB. He was the third of five children and grew up on the family homestead north of Carbon. In 1967 he married Darlene Paget and they...