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John Alexander Fraser
Jul 14, 2026
John Alexander Fraser passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the age of 85 years.
Born on August 21, 1940, in Black Point, Nova Scotia, John was raised in a close-knit fishing community that shaped his hardworking spirit and deep appreciation for family. As a young man, he travelled to Calgary, AB, where he met the love of his...
Ruth Leischner
Jul 5, 2026
Ruth Leischner went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Ruth was born January 26, 1938, to Albert and Katherine Ritz in Leader, Saskatchewan. Ruth is survived by her husband, Ray; her three children, Katherine, Korrine, and Kevin; her brothers, Harvey, Wayne, Keith and Dennis; and was predeceased by her parents and sister, Doreen.
Ruth attended Prairie...
Frederick 'Fred' Joseph Odo
Jun 29, 2026
Frederick 'Fred' Joseph Odo was born on January 17, 1953, in Glace Bay, NS, to Elizabeth and Fred Odo. He passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Didsbury, AB, at the age of 73 years.
Fred was known by those who loved him as a happy-go-lucky, good man who loved the simple life. He had an excellent ear for music...
Vada Unruh
Jun 26, 2026
We said goodbye to our sister and aunt, Vada Unruh, on June 26, 2026. We love to imagine a happy reunion day with her dad, mom, brothers and nephew. She was tired and so ready for her heavenly home, and we are glad to see her at rest.
Vada was born on July 10, 1952, to Crist and Helen Unruh, and...
Olive Diana Klassen
Jun 25, 2026
Olive Diana Klassen was born on September 23, 1943, in Winnipeg, MB, to Pete and Dora Thiessen. She left us on the evening of June 25, 2026, surrounded by her family. A rainbow was over the hospital, and the angels were there to safely take her home. Her death was caused by a short but intense battle with ALS, which...
Eva Amy Adams
Jun 22, 2026
Eva Amy Adams (nee Lanz) was born in Medicine Hat, AB, on August 18, 1933, to Christian and Gertrude Lanz. She peacefully passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Lethbridge, AB.
Early life for Eva was growing up on the family farm in Etzikom, AB, where she lived for eighteen years.
Eva moved to Carseland, AB, and was working in a...
Roger Wayne Runnels
Jun 20, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Roger Wayne Runnels, who left this world on June 20, 2026, in Linden, Alberta, at the age of 73.
Roger was born on February 8, 1953, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to his cherished parents, Millard and Thelma Runnels. From the very beginning, he carried a story that would stay with him...
Michael Charles Murray
Jun 4, 2026
Michael Charles Murray was born on August 2, 1957, in St. John's, NL. He passed away at home on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
After completing trade school in Newfoundland, Mike ventured off to Edmonton, AB, to seek employment in the auto restoration industry. Eventually, this led him to Calgary, AB. The Auto-Body Industry and his love for cars led him to...
Barrington 'Barry' Anthony Lewis
May 30, 2026
Barrington (Barry) Anthony Lewis passed away peacefully on 30 May 2026, after a short battle with cancer. Barry was born on the 13th of August 1940 in Jamaica. He spent his childhood years with friends playing cricket, football and fishing, and as a young man worked in the hospitality industry in Jamaica, the Bahamas and on-board cruise ships.
He met his...
Timothy John Falk
May 29, 2026
Tim was born on February 28, 1971, to Angela and John Falk. He grew up in Trochu, AB; Linden, AB; and Torrington, AB, where he developed a love for drawing and spending time fishing.
Tim was predeceased by his parents, Angela and John Falk.
He leaves behind to mourn his passing his brother, Russell Davis; his sister, Virginia (Ernie) Davis-Galambos; and his...
David James Cota
May 26, 2026
David J. Cota passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 87 years. He was born on June 23, 1938, in Lansdowne, Ontario, where he grew up in the surrounding area and ventured to Alberta in 1963.
David worked in the electrical wholesale and retail business for the better part of his life. In his early years, he...
Laura Amanda Wittstock
May 21, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family of Laura Amanda Wittstock, announces her unexpected passing on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 39 years.
Laura was born on July 11, 1986, at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB, and was raised in the community of Acme, AB. After graduating from Acme High School, Laura completed secondary education through...
Alan Donald Mckay
May 20, 2026
Alan Donald Mckay born on January 23, 1952, in Winnipeg, MB, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the age of 74 years.
There will be no formal Funeral Services held.
If family and friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and...
Matilda Wohlgemuth
May 6, 2026
Matilda (Isaac) Wohlgemuth passed away peacefully at Valleyview Health Centre in Valleyview, AB, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Matilda was born at home in Swalwell, AB, on June 20, 1932, the second youngest child of Abraham and Edna Isaac.
On November 28, 1954, she married William Wohlgemuth. Their early years were spent in the Crooked Creek, AB, area, where they established their...
Robert John Sinclair
May 6, 2026
It's with heavy hearts, the family of Robert Sinclair announce his peaceful passing with family by his side.
Robert was the second child of Robert & Margaret Sinclair, and was raised around the Rumsey, AB, area on different farms until the family bought the Rosenthal farm west of town in 1948. He spent his life farming, auctioneering, hunting, and fishing. In...
Emil Ziegler
May 2, 2026
Emil Ziegler was born June 18, 1937, in Hesketh, AB, on the family farm, the third son of Alfred and Lydia Ziegler. At the age of nine, the family moved from Hesketh to Grainger, AB. He worked with his father farming and doing carpentry work in the area. In 1958, he met Yvonne Tschritter who lived in the Nightinggale area....
Ryan Robert Kuiken
Apr 30, 2026
Ryan Robert Kuiken, born on February 7, 1946, in the Netherlands, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Red Deer, AB, at the age of 80 years.
No Formal Services will be held at this time.
If family and friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences, memories,...
Rebecca Ruth Thiessen
Apr 29, 2026
Rebecca Ruth Thiessen was born to John and Lillian Friesen in the house of her Grandpa and Grandma - John and Rebecca Schartner - at Crooked Creek, Alberta, on May 23, 1942. She was named after her grandma. She quietly passed away on April 29, 2026, at Grande Prairie Hospital in Grande Prairie, Alberta, at the age of 83. She...
Doris Becker
Apr 25, 2026
Doris Becker, known to family and friends simply as Doris, died on April 25, 2026, in Calgary, Alberta, after a courageous 2-year battle with breast cancer. She was born on May 3, 1962, in Kamloops, British Columbia. She spent many years with her family in Calgary before moving to her final home in Acme, Alberta. She lived a life marked...
Garry Joseph O'Callaghan
Apr 23, 2026
Garry Joseph O'Callaghan, born on October 2, 1944, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Elnora, AB, at the age of 81 years.
There will be no formal Funeral Services held.
If family and friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and...
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