OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Barry Russell Cross
Dec 10, 2022
June 20, 1953 – December 10, 2022It is with profound sadness; our family announces the passing of Barry Cross at the age of 69. He passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on Saturday, December 10, 2022.Barry was born on June 20, 1953 in Hanna, Alberta. He met and married his wife Lynne in Olds, Alberta....
James Kubota
Dec 7, 2022
James Kubota, 91 of Cochrane passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family and friends December 7, 2022.Jim was born on a Homestead in Milk River District to Takayuki Kubota and Anne (née Seidle), the oldest of five children. The Homestead years south of Raymond were full pioneer conditions. Carried water. No amenities. Coal was hauled from Lethbridge, meals...
Anne Denise Gregory
Nov 30, 2022
November 11, 1946 – November 30, 2022Forever in our hearts, we honour the passing of Anne Gregory, a beloved mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She was surrounded by love and passed in peace at the age of 76 on Wednesday November 30, 2022.Anne was mother of four children, Anne-Denise (Paul Lipman) of Cochrane, Jennie (Wade Randall and grandchildren Braden,...

David Lindsay Engelman
Nov 28, 2022
Dave Engelman, devoted husband of Linda Engelman and influential Dad of Lucy Engelman passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the age of 60.Those who had the pleasure of knowing Dave, know that he could never stop talking about his family, whether he was boasting about their adventures, showing off their cool matching tattoos, or reminiscing about the fun...
Roberta ‘Dawn’ (Née Danskin) Mcmaster
Nov 25, 2022
June 2, 1942 – November 25, 2022It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Dawn McMaster announce her passing on November 25, 2022. Dawn passed away peacefully at the age of 80 at her home in Calgary, Alberta after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her family.Dawn was born on June 2, 1942, in Goldfields, Saskatchewan and...
John Mills
Nov 16, 2022
March 26,1936-November 16,2022John passed away at age 86 peacefully early on the morning of November 16 at home with his wife Audrey by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 65 years Audrey (nee Liddle), children Stephen, Catherine & Janet. Grandchildren Christopher, Erin, Ryan, Chelsea, Tegan, Nicolette, Alexandra & Keelan. Great grandchildren Makenzie, Phoenix, Jeremiah, Monique,...
Jaqueline (Jackie) Margaret Flegel
Nov 13, 2022
November 10, 1936 – November 13, 2022It is with sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Jacqueline Margaret Flegel of Calgary, on November 13th, 2022, at South Health Campus Hospital, at the age of 86 years. Family was by her side.She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Denita Bush, Jamie Wood (Steve), and Glenn Flegel; grandchildren:...
Bruno Joseph Roy
Nov 10, 2022
December 26, 1957 – November 10, 2022We regretfully announce that Bruno Joseph Roy passed away unexpectedly in Caroline AB on November 10th, 2022, in a house fire.Those who knew Bruno, knew his truth because he was nothing more than who he was.Bruno grew up in Quebec, left school in Grade 8, travelled all through North Africa, Morocco, Peru and into...
Charlotte “Ruthie” Oltmann
Nov 9, 2022
1937 – 2022Charlotte Ruth Oltmann (Ruthie), 85, long time resident of Exshaw, AB, came to the end of her earthly journey on November 13, 2022 in Cochrane, AB at the Hawthorne Assisted Living Community. She was born on February 27, 1937 in Ottawa, ON, the third daughter of George Hjalmar Oltmann and Beulah Winifred MacKenzie. Ruthie grew up in a...
Linda Mary Jane Hoomana
Nov 9, 2022
1946 – 2022Leaving many heavy hearts, Linda passed away at Carewest Sarcee in Calgary. She will be dearly missed by her beloved daughter, Tanya Hoomana. Linda was the fourth child born to Thomas and Margaret Beattie, she grew up and was educated in Cochrane, Alberta. Athletic in her youth, Linda loved being outdoors and was a lifeguard at the Cochrane...
Stanley Mcdowell Elder
Nov 9, 2022
1928 – 2022Born in Bassano Alberta, July 22, 1928, he grew up in the depression on a farm near Standard. He rode a pony to a one room school and was always proud of his roots. In 1947, 18 year old Mac Elder traveled to Jasper for a summer job outfitting with Jack Hargreaves. He returned the following year, but...
Eileen Muriel Kulikoski
Nov 9, 2022
1930 – 2022It is with heaviest hearts we announce the passing of Eileen Muriel Kulikoski at the age of 91.Eileen was born to Hubert and Rena Grieve in Selkirk, Manitoba. The family moved from the Larter family farm in St. Andrews to Calgary when Eileen was 11.Eileen was married to Michael Kulikoski in 1951. Together they built their family home...
Peter Albert Koehnke
Nov 9, 2022
1940 – 2022With deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Peter at the age of 82.Peter was born in Austria to Hans and Margarete Koehnke and was one of three children. In his early years he was exposed to the hardships of war – hunger, lack of proper housing, clothing and jobs for his formerly well positioned father....
Lorraine Sylvia Perrin (Nee Aquin)
Nov 9, 2022
1941 – 2022It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Lorraine Perrin, with family by her side, on Sunday, November 13th, 2022. We grieve at her passing but are comforted knowing that her suffering is now over.With a lifetime of treasured memories, she leaves behind, the love of her life and her beloved husband...
Ernie Schreiber
Nov 9, 2022
December 7, 1948 – November 9, 2022Ernie Schreiber passed away peacefully with his wife Carol of 51 years and his children by his side. Ernie is survived by his wife Carol Schreiber, daughter Shar Schreiber, son Doug Schreiber, daughter in law Shelley Schreiber, grandsons Braden and Wyatt Biggart, granddaughters Miranda Schreiber, Shaya Schreiber and Jasmine Gervais.Ernie was a family man,...

Edward Norman Deeves
Nov 3, 2022
April 26, 1952 – November 3, 2022With sadness we announce that Edward Norman Deeves passed away on Thursday, November 3rd at 70 years of age.Ed was predeceased by his parents Thelma and Edwick Deeves and his sisters, Sandy Grovsner and Donna Short.Ed is survived by his sons, Ed and Andrea Deeves and Marty Deeves and Sandel Norman, both of Cochrane;...
Philip Michael Kinch
Oct 28, 2022
November 18, 1948 – October 28, 2022Philip Michael Kinch passed away on Friday October 28th on his farm with his wife and daughter by his side. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sheila; children Jason (Leslie), Jamie (Erin), and Jennifer (Rob); as well as much loved grandchildren, Laeken, Aspen, Cache, Levi, Pepper and Gus. Family was everything...
Marian May Hills
Oct 24, 2022
September 6, 1935 – October 24, 2022Marian was born in Calgary, Alberta and passed away peacefully at the Hawthorne assisted living centre in Cochrane, Alberta.Upon completion of school in Edmonton, Marian moved to Vancouver where she met and married her husband of 53 years, Leonard. They returned to Edmonton for Len to complete his Doctorate in Geology. Len’s work brought...
Mary Lynne Kilpatrick
Oct 21, 2022
April 20, 1948 – October 21, 2022Lynne was born in Calgary, Alberta on April 20th, 1948 to Alan & Florence Francis. She spent her childhood in Calgary with her older brother Wayne and her younger brother Don.Lynne was a dedicated and loving wife of 53 years to Ron Kilpatrick. She passed away on what would have been their 55thwedding anniversary....
Leslie Rita Jodoin
Oct 18, 2022
October 3, 1962 – October 18, 2022It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Rita Jodoin at the age of 60 years young.Leslie is best described as a loving, caring, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Those who welcomed her affection into their lives were blessed, privileged, and grateful to have known her....