Obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

Muriel Kathleen (Wells) Toews was born in the Wilkie Saskatchewan Union Hospital on March 10, 1934, to parents Etta (nee Shrigley) and Homer Wells. She peacefully passed away on November 15, 2023, at Bethany Care Centre in Airdrie.

Muriel was christened at three months old in the United Church of Wilkie, SK. Christening is a thanksgiving to...

Nov 14, 2023

Our beloved Brian Glen Thiessen, passed away unexpectedly November 14, 2023, in Calgary, AB. He was born on November 23, 1964, in Grande Prairie, AB to Leroy and Jean (Toews) Thiessen.

At the age of 15, Brian gave his heart to the Lord and was baptized, becoming a member of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite,...

Nov 12, 2023

Our dear mother, Doreen Reimer, was born on September 11, 1931, to John R. and Margaret Isaac Barkman at Kleefeld MB. Jesus called her home at sunrise on November 12, 2023.

As the oldest child she was a busy girl, helping in the home and being a big sister to her eight siblings. She enjoyed school and...

Nov 7, 2023

Kenneth Lloyd George Duncalfe was born to William Bertram and Constance Muriel Harding Duncalfe in Winnipegosis, MB on October 29, 1939. Dad was the second youngest child with siblings Lillian, Muriel, Florence, Ernest, Raymond, Vincent, and his younger surviving sister Bernadette. Dad went to his eternal home in the early hours of November 7, 2023 at the Lloydminster Saskatchewan...

Nov 7, 2023

On November 7, 2023, Harry Klosse stepped peacefully into the presence of his Heavenly Father. Harry was born on March 16, 1928, in the village of Nieuw Leusen in the Netherlands. His parents operated a bakery and grocery store. He grew up during the depression years and helped in the bakery which set the course of his life. After...

Nov 5, 2023

Evan Riley Klein, 19, of Delburne Alberta, passed away on November 5, 2023 in Delburne.

Evan was born in Red Deer, Alberta to Emery and Sharleen Klein on July 28, 2004. He attended Delburne Centralized School, graduating in 2023. Evan had a positive impact on many younger students in school and is fondly remembered by past reading...

Nov 3, 2023

Alton Parker passed on November 3, 2023 at the Three Hills Health Care Center at the age of 93. Alton was born May 19, 1930 at Swalwell, Alberta to Chesley (Ches) and Martha (Matty) Parker and was raised on the farm south of Three Hills. He attended school at Three Hills Rural School until grade 9 and then went...

Oct 26, 2023

Kyle James Regehr was born to Paul and Wilma (Isaac) Regehr on June 24th, 1986, in Saskatoon, SK. He gained his wings when God called him home on October 26, 2023, at the age of 37. Death was caused by pneumonia.

Kyle was born with cerebral palsy and we as a family included him in as many...

Oct 23, 2023

Beatrice Mary Wood, 73, of Pine Lake, AB, passed away on October 23, 2023 in Red Deer, AB.

Mary was born in Three Hills to Samuel and Beatrice Smith on December 30, 1949. She went to Three Hills, Big Valley, and Stettler schools and eventually graduated in 1968. She worked most of her life as an Accountant. She enjoyed playing cards...

Oct 14, 2023

In Loving Memory of James (Jim) Marsden

January 26, 1940 - October 14, 2023

The family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of James (Jim) Marsden at the age of 83, on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Jim is survived by his daughters, Jamie and Judy, his brother Robert, and a host of family...

Oct 4, 2023

Our Mother and Grandmother Beulah Isaac, was born to Walter and Anna Unruh on August 3, 1928, at home. Her last breath was taken at Westview Care Community October 4, 2023, at the age of 95.

Mom was raised on the family farm with 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She attended Fertile Valley School where she received...

Sep 30, 2023

John Neufeld, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Linden, AB on Sept 30, 2023 at the age of 85, after a short battle with brain cancer.

John was born to Isaac and Helena Neufeld May 16, 1938, in Nieder Chortitza, Ukraine being 4th of 9 siblings. At the age of...

Sep 17, 2023

Lloyd George Harder was born in Steinbach, Manitoba on January 13, 1947. He had two older brothers, Irv and Cal. Not putting roots down in one place for too long, the family also resided in Abbottsford, BC and Rosenort, MB. When he was 13, they moved to Linden, AB, where they lived and worked in the Maple Leaf Supply...

Sep 9, 2023

Laverne Robert Piepke, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023, in Drumheller, AB. Born on August 3, 1948, in Cloverdale, BC, Laverne was known for his friendly and caring nature, his love for horses, and his passion for farming.

Laverne was a man of many talents and interests. He attended...

Aug 31, 2023

Scott Blair Childerstone, 67, of Carbon, Alberta, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2023. He was born on September 4, 1955, in Montreal, Quebec.

Scott is survived by his son, Robert, his daughter, Krista, and his brother, Stuart, and wife Candace. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Norman Childerstone.

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Aug 30, 2023

After a lengthy six-year battle with cancer, Dale Wesley Barnard passed away early on August 30th, 2023, at the age of 58 surrounded by family at home. Born in Bentley Alberta on July 17th, 1965, Dale was a wild and free-spirited individual who enjoyed taking in every moment of life no matter what challenges may have come along the...

Aug 4, 2023

Martha Thiessen was born in Grunthal, Manitoba, the sixth of nine children. Her family moved to a farm near Coaldale when she was three. At 22 she married Henry Dick, and they had five children. They moved to Linden in 1966. Henry worked on a hog farm and at stores in town, but soon became the ambulance coordinator. That...

Aug 4, 2023

Our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Selma Toews Unruh was born to Jacob D. and Elizabeth (Reimer) Toews on Sept. 18, 1937 in Swalwell AB. She peacefully left us on Aug. 4, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.

Selma grew up in the Linden Community with her 2 brothers and 1 sister. She...

Jul 20, 2023

It is with a sense of profound respect and admiration that we celebrate the life of Karen Marie Ursu, a beacon of love, thoughtfulness, and creativity who left this world on July 20, 2023. Born on June 21, 1955, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Karen's journey through life was marked by a tireless spirit of service, a thirst for knowledge,...

Jul 14, 2023

Tom Courtney – Husband, Dad, Father-in-law, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. Tom was born in Holden, Alberta, Jan 8, 1933 to James and Florence Courtney.

With his parents and sisters (Hazel, Ethel), they lived on various farms in the Holden, Alberta and Ponoka, Alberta areas. Growing up in good times and hard times is...