Obituaries

Jun 20, 2023

Rachel Niekoley, a bright and loving young girl, passed away on June 20, 2023, at the tender age of three. Rachel's life was tragically cut short due to an ATV accident. Born on July 22, 2019, in Olds, Alberta, she was the cherished daughter of Cornelius and Judith Niekoley and a sister to Eva and Jayden, who will forever...

May 30, 2023

Valery G. Senger, affectionately known as Val, passed away peacefully with his family around him, on May 30, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 14, 1952, in Empress, Alberta, Val's 70 years were filled with love, wisdom, and an unwavering commitment to his family, friends, and community.

Val is survived...

May 6, 2023

May 2, 2023

Linda Marlene Peters, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, in Three Hills, Alberta. Born on March 30, 1948, in Innisfail, Alberta, Linda was known for her kindness, thoughtfulness, and optimistic spirit.

Linda completed her grade 8 education at Bowden and started her family shortly thereafter. She also...

Apr 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Clifford ("Cliff") William Graville on April 30, 2023, at the age of 67, at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Angelica ("Aggie") Beecroft, with whom he shared many cherished memories. His parents, Richard William Graville and Marie Stella...

Apr 24, 2023

Rays greatest passion was his music and family.

Upon Ray's request, no funeral will be held. He will be laid to rest at the Elnora Cemetery.

"A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our loved ones are sealed inside to comfort us!"

Apr 19, 2023

Ella Joyce Thiessen Wohlgemuth Reimer was born to Pete and Dora Thiessen on February 24, 1938, in their home in Rosenort, MB. Peacefully in her sleep she left us in the evening hours of Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Westview Care Community, Linden, AB. She reached the age of eighty-five years.

Her family moved to Crooked Creek,...

Mar 25, 2023

It is with heavy hearts the family of Darlene Sinclair announce her peaceful passing on March 25, 2023, with family by her side.

Darlene was the second child to Willie and Frances Avramenko, born on April 7, 1939 (Good Friday) at the family farm and raised in the hills east of Rowley, AB. She married Robert Sinclair...

Mar 25, 2023

Mar 10, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Doreen Boake, born on May 5, 1931. She passed away peacefully at the age of 91, surrounded by her family on March 10, 2023.

Doreen was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was always there...

Feb 25, 2023

Blanche Lorraine McDiarmid age 87, a resident of Rocky View Lodge in Crossfield entered eternal rest on February 25, 2023, in Calgary, AB after a brief illness.

She was born July 18, 1935, in Springbank, Alberta to John and Gladys Quinlan. She was the second of 2 children.

Blanche was a strong woman of faith...

Feb 22, 2023

Harvie was born November 30, 1949 in Innisfail, AB. He passed away February 22, 2023 in Edmonton, AB at the age of 73.

Harvie called many places home including Innisfail, Bowden, Acme, Drumheller and Red Deer.

He has many friends in the Red Deer Community. He resided there for the past 35 years in 3 different group homes. Harvie was on several...

Feb 22, 2023

Paul was born March 17th, 1940 at Rosebud, AB. He died and went to be with his Lord on February 22, 2023.

At 8 years of age Paul moved with his parents to Tschetter Colony, AB. There he married the love of his life, Elizabeth. Their union was blessed with 1 daughter and 2 sons.

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Feb 12, 2023

Our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother Gordon Bruce Dalgetty passed away on February 12, 2023, at the age of 74 at the Three Hills Health Center after a lengthy battle with Cancer. His loving family was by his side as he peacefully passed into God's hands. Gordon was born in Calgary, Alberta at the former General Hospital on...

Feb 12, 2023

Doug was born in Toronto, ON on January 22, 1962. In his early years his family moved to Oshawa where Doug resided as a young boy, and after several members of his family moved to Calgary, he wanted to join them. In the late 60's Doug made the move to Calgary, where he remained until his death on February...

Feb 11, 2023

It is with bitter-sweet sadness that we share the passing of Jake Klassen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Jake went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 11, 2023 at the age of 97. He passed away peacefully with family by his side.

Jake was born January 11, 1926 in Greenfeld, USSR to...

Jan 31, 2023

Norman was born to James L. and Mae Rodger on Oct. 30,1933 in Lanark, Ontario.

He left home at an early age and worked his way west. He married Margaret Crawford in 1960 and set up farming with her family west of Acme. They raised 2 sons and ran a small feedlot operation. Summers were filled with...

Jan 28, 2023

Robert (Bob) Leinweber was born on the family farm Northwest of Acme to John and Annie Leinweber on August 27, 1931. It was here that he grew up and continued to live, until he built his own home just south of the family homestead. When living on his own became more difficult, he moved to his new home at Westview...

Jan 17, 2023

Jan Harmsen, loving husband, dad, and grandpa, died on January 17, 2023, at the age of 65.

Jan was born to Harmen and Albertha Harmsen on April 16, 1957 in Hellendoorn, Holland.

A very hard worker, Jan started working at just 14 years of age in the cotton industry. He moved into forestry where he...

Jan 15, 2023

Lyle was born September 7, 1952 at St. Mary's hospital in Trochu to Albert and Henrietta Peterson. Lyle was the eldest of his 11 siblings. He was raised on a farm west of Trochu and attended Pontmain and Trochu Valley schools. He was an exceptional student skipping grade 3 and graduating from high school when he was 16 in...