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Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Paul Macdonald-Smith
Jun 12, 2021
January 25, 1945 – June 12, 2021On Saturday, June 12, 2021, Paul MacDonald-Smith passed away at the age of 76 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Adrienne, and son, Andrew.Born in Welwyn Garden City, UK, to parents Alex & Joy, Paul had a wide variety of interests at which he excelled, including competitive swimming, fishing with his...
Gordon Stewart Wilson
Jun 5, 2021
June 6, 1945 – June 5, 2021It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Gordon Stewart Wilson on June 5, 2021 in Cochrane, Alberta.Gord will be deeply missed by his loving wife Janet Wilson; his four girls, Lori Trent (Darren), Kerri Sawka (Dave), Dana Jones (Mark), and Suzanne Hilson (Kevin); and his 7 grandchildren, Michaela, Cale, Taylor, Tanner,...
Clorissa Anne Leonard
May 26, 2021
July 6, 2000 – May 26, 2021With great sadness we announce the passing of Clorissa Anne Leonard on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 20. Clorissa was born in Calgary, Alberta on July 6, 2000.Clorissa was one of a kind! She was very talented and very smart. She would do whatever to help you out...
Ronald “Gary” Aasen
May 26, 2021
September 16, 1944 – May 26, 2021Gary passed peacefully at home in Cochrane, Alberta on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in his 76thyear.Beloved spouse and partner to Barbara Kropf, father to Courtney (Kirsten) Cathcart, and stepfather to Taylor (Alison) Cathcart. Loving father of Kirsten (Harpal) Parmar and Kim (Noel) Aasen of Calgary, along with their mother Karen. Proud grandfather of Josh...
Wolf Botin
May 23, 2021
SEPTEMBER 21, 1950 – MAY 23, 2021Sunday evening, May 23, 2021, Wolf took his last breath and moved on the be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Carolyn and his girls, Krissi and Annette, were there to say good-bye. He had spent 5 weeks in the ICU, 4 of them on a ventilator.Wolf’s family immigrated to Canada from Germany...
Uwe Hans Embacher
May 20, 2021
February 4, 1940 – May 20, 2021With great sadness we announce the passing of Uwe Hans Embacher on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 81.Uwe was born in Gotha, Germany and, at the age of 10, immigrated to Canada with his family. He lived in Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Sturgeon Falls, Ontario and Cochrane, Alberta.Uwe was...
Judy Wilton
May 15, 2021
April 30, 1945 – May 15, 2021Judy Wilton (nee Taylor) thought she wanted to be a nurse when she grew up. Instead, she became a wife and a mother of three and would not have changed it for the world. She counted her children as her life’s biggest achievements and they were by her side in her final hours.Judy succumbed...
Jonina Dorothy Holtsbaum
May 14, 2021
December 13, 1936 Grande Prairie, Alberta – May 14, 2021 Calgary, AlbertaJonina (Nina) Dorothy Holtsbaum passed away peacefully at home on May 14th, 2021. In her final weeks, Nina was surrounded by Brian, her loving husband of 61 years, and her family.Her passion was raising her three surviving children Cheryl (Jeff) Boutilier, Janell (Erle) Gillespie and Bill (Michele) Holtsbaum. Her...
Catherine Marie (Nee Davidson) Adlington
May 11, 2021
September 8, 1961 – May 11, 2021Cathy Adlington 59, of Cochrane, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Calgary, Alberta.She was born on September 8, 1961 to Maurice and Roberta Davidson of Calgary. She attended Ernest Manning High School and the University of Calgary.Cathy married Bob Adlington on February 19, 1983 and had five children. She was a...
Donald John Howard
May 9, 2021
December 21, 1956 – May 9, 2021It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald John Howard at the age of 64 on Sunday May 9, 2021. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family, and in the care of the thoughtful staff at the Rockyview General Hospital. He is survived by his brothers, Doug, and Dave (Shirley); children,...
Stella Bernadette (Nee Hupé) Oldham
May 6, 2021
March 12, 1931 – May 6, 2021It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stella Oldham of Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 90 years. Stella will be remembered dearly by her children Stanley (Eva), Beverley, and Lorna Ranson (Marc); grandchildren Seth (Laura), Kenna (Scott), Daniel (Caitlin), Keaton (Nivi), Brooklyn, Liam (Charlene), Cassidy (Ethan), Mikayla, and Kuper;...
Skyler Damian Ross Wallinder
Apr 18, 2021
March 27, 1997 – April 18, 2021It is with deep sadness that we share the passing Skyler Wallinder on April 18, 2021 in Cochrane Alberta at the age of 24. Skyler was born in Kamloops BC on March 27, 1997, grew up in Calgary and Cochrane.Skyler was an adventurous, creative and active person. He graduated from Bow Valley High School...
Arthur Gerald “Gerry” Crippin
Apr 11, 2021
October 25, 1939 – April 11, 2021Arthur Gerald “Gerry” Crippin passed away peacefully on April 11, 2021 at the Carewest Colonel Belcher in Calgary, AB at the age of 81 years.Gerry was born in Vancouver, BC then spent his young childhood years on Texada Island. The Royal Canadian Air Force brought him to several interesting places working as an aircraft...
Katherine Elizabeth Moore-Harrison
Apr 10, 2021
April 13, 1957 – April 10, 2021Katherine Elizabeth Moore-Harrison passed away April 10, 2021 just before her 64thbirthday. She will be missed by all who had the luck to be part of her life.Kathy is survived by her husband Jim; sons Glenn, Steven, and Kevin; her daughters-in-law Julie, Katrien, and Alanna; as well as her eight wonderful grandchildren who she...
Isabelle Selina Cool
Apr 7, 2021
October 12, 1927 – April 7, 2021Isabelle Selina Cool was born in Calgary on October 12, 1927 and passed away on April 7, 2021 in her beloved hometown.Isabelle was blessed with a full and wonderful life that was filled with love. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Leonard. Len and Belle shared a home together in the...
Bernard “Bernie” Wayne May
Apr 4, 2021
September 17, 1964 – April 4, 2021With deep sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Bernie May, in Strathmore, Alberta at the age of 56 years. Born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Bernie went to school in Landis, Saskatchewan, graduating in 1982. He worked for United Grain Growers for 17 years becoming a manager at Herschel and Davidson. Over the...

Johannes “John” Steiert
Apr 1, 2021
March 13, 1934 – April 1, 2021Johannes (John) Steiert passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the age of 87 years. John was born in Prelate, Saskatchewan on March 13, 1934 to Theresa Steiert. They moved to Evansburg, Alberta in 1936. He later moved to Water Valley to work in lumber camps. In 1970 he began...
Gabi Balan
Mar 30, 2021
December 12, 1963 – March 30, 2021Gabi Balan, 57, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Gabi bravely fought a serious medical condition while displaying courage and determination throughout. He was a devoted husband and loving father whom always put family first and fought to give his kids everything they wanted in life.Gabi is survived...
James Ronald Peterson
Mar 28, 2021
July 26, 1974 – March 28, 2021In loving Memory of James Ronald PetersonBeloved father of Jace, Jamie (Keenen), Tamara, Christopher, and William Twoyoungmen; grandfather of Theo, and Angel Noah; son of Judy Rogers and Karl Peterson; brother of Rick Peterson (Tania); uncle of numerous nieces and nephews; nephew and cousin to many aunts, uncles, cousins from the Nichols and Peterson...
Norman “Norm” Richards Lewis
Mar 21, 2021
December 7, 1937 – March 21, 2021“Behind every great man, is a better story”Norm’s ability to make friends, sing songs and tell stories was second nature to him. His charisma and personable ways were always a draw in any room. It is hard to summarize a man that has done so much in his life and who means so much...