Obituaries

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...

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...