Barnes, John
John William Barnes, born Feb. 27, 1951, passed away Thursday, Aug. 18. John was born on Feb. 27, 1951 at Claresholm to Charles and Jean Barnes. He was raised on the family farm and educated at Granum, Fort Macleod and…Continue Reading
Archive | Obituaries | 2011
Blair, Blanche Martha (Mattie)
Blanche Martha (Mattie) Blair passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the age of 98 years, beloved wife of Fenton Blair. Mattie also leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Pat (Stan) Bohnet; daughter-in-law, Connie Blair; five grandchildren, Jim…Continue Reading
Brown, Kenneth Allen
Kenneth Allen Brown, beloved husband of Karen, proud father of Chuck (Sandi), TJ (Kelly) and Bill, passed away suddenly surrounded by his family on Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at the age of 59. Ken is survived by his sisters Bev…Continue Reading
Clifton, Jesse Neil
On Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, our last surviving brother, Jesse Neil Clifton, passed away at the age of 79 due to congestive heart failure while swimming. Jesse and his second wife Elinor were on a tour with friends. Jesse married…Continue Reading
Collar, Donna Jolene
Donna Jolene Collar passed away peacefully at her home in Nanaimo, B.C. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Donna was born Nov. 22, 1937 in Fort Macleod and lived there until moving to Boswell, B.C. and then on to Nanaimo, B.C.…Continue Reading
Coutts, William James (Jim)
William James (Jim) Coutts, born Aug. 29, 1920, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2011. With the love of music in his heart and the peace of the season, Jim Coutts took the hand of his wife Norma and walked to…Continue Reading
Desmarais, Patricia Francis (Grant)
Patricia Francis (Grant) Desmarais, born in 1950, passed away in Ontario on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 surrounded by her family. Pat is survived by her daughter Jan; son Will, grandson Storm; special granddaughter Katie; sisters Ann, Jean, Cathy, Donna and…Continue Reading
Driver, Diane
Diane Driver of Fort Macleod, beloved wife of Garry Driver, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, at the age of 65 years. Along with her husband, Diane is survived by her children, Cam…Continue Reading
Ducharme, Kim Davis
It is with grieving hearts that we announce the passing of Kim Davis Ducharme, husband of Irene Ducharme and father of Danielle Ducharme, Camille (Kolby) Barnstable and Brett Ducharme. Kim died suddenly, at the age of 49 years, while working…Continue Reading
Dymott, Mike Dennis
It is with great sadness that the family of Mike Dennis Dymott announces his passing. Mike passed away peacefully in Fort Macleod on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, with his loving wife and best friend Thea and daughters Keli and Abbi…Continue Reading
Edgar, Lawrence
Lawrence Edgar of Fort Macleod, beloved husband of Blanche Edgar, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the age of 83. Lawrence is survived by his wife Blanche and her family; sons, Wayne (Lorna) and Garth (Elaine); grandchildren Darcy…Continue Reading
Field, Leonard “Skip”
“Promise me you will always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think . . .” Mr. Leonard “Skip” Field of Fort Macleod, beloved husband of Rita Field, passed away on Sunday,…Continue Reading
Grynoch, Catherine Elizabeth
Catherine Elizabeth Grynoch died peacefully Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, as she slept in her own home attended in her last months by family and care-givers. Catherine was born Nov. 8, 1917 in Shropshire, England and during World War Two served…Continue Reading
Harper, Joyce
The family of Joyce (Wells) Harper sadly announces her sudden passing at home in Fort Macleod on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at age 77 with her husband Donald Harper by her side. Joyce is survived by her children Hartford (Judy)…Continue Reading
Harty, Margaret
Margaret Elizabeth Harty (nee Laughton), beloved wife of John B. (Ben) Harty, of Red Deer, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at the University of Alberta Hospital, at the age of 80 years, from a very brief battle with cancer.…Continue Reading
Herda, Benjamin
Mr. Benjamin Lawrence Herda, of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at the age of 31 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Victoria McManners. The funeral service will be held in Saamis Memorial Funeral…Continue Reading
Housenga, Lloyd (Sonny)
Lloyd (Sonny) Housenga of Fort Macleod passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at the age of 68. Lloyd is survived by his loving wife Glady; daughter Sherry Housenga…Continue Reading
Hutton, Lillian Emma (Wonnenberg)
It is with sadness and yet quiet relief that we announce the passing of our mother Lillian Emma Hutton, (Wonnenberg) on Saturday, Dec, 10, 2011, at the age of 88. A testament to her spirit is how Mom was able…Continue Reading
Jones, Shirley La Dean
Shirley La Dean Jones, 81 years old, residing in Fort Macleod, slipped away into the arms of the Lord in the early hours of Monday, March 14, 2011, while at Extendicare in Fort Macleod. Born of goodly parents, Stanley and…Continue Reading
Kasner, Thannelore Liesbeth (nee Rosentreter)
Thannelore Liesbeth Kasner (nee Rosentreter) of Fort Macleod, beloved wife of the late Herman Kasner, passed away suddenly on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at the age of 76 years. Hanna was born in Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany in 1935 and immigrated…Continue Reading