Obituaries

Apr 27, 2024

Helen Margaret Siemens (nee Klassen) passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024 at the Red Deer hospital at 94 years of age with her sons by her side.

She was born in Drumheller, Alberta on May 30th, 1929 to Heinrich and Katherina (Neufeld) Klassen, being the second youngest of 6 children. Her parents were born in Ukraine...

Apr 24, 2024

Sherman Everett Rilling of Three Hills, AB entered into rest peacefully at home April 24th, 2024, at 70 years of age.

After 25 years of driving gravel truck for the Kneehill County he retired to spend time at his home enjoying the view.

Sherman was predeceased by his father Adolf Rilling, mother Adeline Rilling, and...

Apr 21, 2024

Our Mom, Dad's best friend and wife, Sheila Adele, was born to Paul and Eileen Klassen on November 1, 1971, in Grande Prairie, Alberta. She peacefully left us in the quiet of the night on April 21, 2024, after being diagnosed with cancer a year and a half ago.

Mom spoke fondly of her childhood; she spent...

Apr 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janice Emily Dyck, who entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 20th, 2024, at the age of 85, at the Foothills Hospital, following an unexpected, sudden medical complication.

Janice was born on August 3rd, 1938, in Wainwright, Alberta, to father Ernest...

Apr 10, 2024

On the morning of Wednesday April 10th, 2024, Madeline Marie Berry passed away peacefully with her daughter-in-law Shelley by her side at Westview Care Community in Linden, AB. She lived to the age of 93. Madeline was born to Elie and Anna Robert November 22, 1930, in rural eastern Saskatchewan, close to the town of St. Lazare, MB.

Apr 7, 2024

John (Nick) Tiel passed peacefully from this life to his heavenly home on Sunday morning, April 7, 2024, with family at his side. On Monday, April 15, his body was laid to rest in the Three Hills Cemetery.

John was predeceased by his parents, Klaas and Nelly (Neeltje), older brother John* and older sister Margaret (*Dad's immediate...

Mar 31, 2024

Denver Elden Reimer was born to David and Tina Reimer in their home at Swalwell, AB on October 5, 1933. He peacefully passed away at Westview Care Community, Linden, AB, after a short fight with pneumonia on March 31, 2024, at 90 years of age.

Dad grew up with his brother and three sisters on the farm...

Mar 30, 2024

Layton Paul Ramer passed away at the age of 80 in Three Hills, Alberta on March 30, 2024.

He was born July 8, 1943 in Owen Sound, ON. He was the youngest child of Hilda and Percy Ramer. He completed his high school studies in Caronport, Saskatchewan. Paul was joined in marriage with his dear wife, Mary...

Mar 22, 2024

Theobald Charles Paquette passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Three Hills Hospital.

Ted was born on May 8, 1924 in Viscount, Saskatchewan to Adrien and Marie Lucia Paquette. He was the 3rd oldest in a family of 9 children. He went to school in Watson and then St. Brieux, Saskatchewan. He farmed for a...

Mar 8, 2024

Gregory James Keffer was born on March 11, 1962, to parents David and Helen Keffer in Calgary, Alberta. He was the oldest of three children and, as he would say, the favourite.

From a young age, Greg showed a remarkable mechanical aptitude, able to fix anything he set his mind to. He embraced hard work early on,...

Mar 6, 2024

Our Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma, Edna Sarah Esau Loewen, was born to Jacob D. and Mary (Penner) Esau on August 13, 1935 at Linden, AB. She peacefully passed away at Westview Care Community, March 6, 2024 reaching the age of 88 years.

Mom was the 4th child born into a family of 12 children. She attended...

Mar 4, 2024

Darlene Diane Miller (Hahn) went to be with her Lord Jesus peacefully at the Calgary Foothills Hospital, at the age of 79, with family at her side. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Darlene was born in Neidpath, Saskatchewan, to Andrew and Edith Hahn and was the middle child of three. She...

Feb 26, 2024

John Fuchs, a longtime resident of Red Deer, passed away at Red Deer Regional Hospital on February 26th, his 92nd birthday. Predeceased by his wife Marge (née Milligen), John is survived by his wife Kathleen (née Humphreys); daughters Carolyn, Wendy (Paul Cey), Janinne and son John; grandchildren Mackenzie, Jessica, Ainsley, John Tyson; stepfamily Rod Prendergast (Susan), Christopher Shea (deceased),...

Feb 25, 2024

The family is very sad to announce the passing of Marlene Hilda Maria Jorgenson (nee Minogue) who passed away on February 25th, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held in Saskatoon in the spring, likely at the end of April.

Feb 24, 2024

Debra Maxine Wilson (Thiessen), born June 24, 1955, in Three Hills, Alberta, to Roy and Jeanne Thiessen, passed away on February 24, 2024, in Didsbury, Alberta.

Debbie was the oldest of four siblings.

Debbie attended elementary school in Linden for her first three years before the family relocated to Three Hills, where she would graduate...

Feb 11, 2024

Doris Doreen King (Ratzlaff) went to be with her Lord Jesus peacefully on February 11th, 2024, in Cochrane, Alberta, at the age of 87. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Doris was born on July 19th, 1936, at home, near Sunnyslope, Alberta, and grew up in a large family with six...

Feb 10, 2024

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Anne was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, on September 1, 1924, and passed away on February 10, 2024, at the Continuing Care Unit in Drumheller.

Anne is survived by her daughter Carol, son Dave (Annette), eight grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and...

Feb 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Jessie, affectionately known as "Brat" by her nephew and nieces.

Jessie had a huge passion for life and traveling with her close friends. At craft shows big and small, you would always find Jessie there with all her handmade treasures. She was a kid...

Feb 2, 2024

Anne Dorthy Reimer Baerg, our Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma was born on March 6, 1929, at Giroux, MB to Aaron and Catherine Bartel Reimer. She peacefully slipped away on February 2, 2024, at the Westview Care community.

She was the third child born into a family of five girls and five boys. She had a happy childhood...

Jan 30, 2024

Alice Louise was born on April 11, 1937, in Victor, Colorado. She was born to Clyde and Alice Shaffstall, a young married couple who were taking their first pastorate after finishing Bible School. As a child, Louise's parents taught her how God loved her and sent His Son to die on the cross for her sins. She remembered the...