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Bruno Streu
Jul 5, 2020
April 3, 1934 – July 5, 2020We will all remember Bruno’s smile, his generosity, and his loyalty to family and friends. He took joy in working hard, playing hard, laughing hard, striving for excellence, and earning his place in life. We learned so much from his example. What mattered to Bruno were his family, friends, work, camping and fishing. And...
Linda Jones (Nee Barkley)
Jul 3, 2020
August 23, 1953 – July 03,2020It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Jean Jones announces her passing on July 3, 2020, at the age of 66 years.Linda, a native of Stratford, Ontario, moved to Alberta after marriage, and spent many years in administration at Cochrane High School, where she made countless valuable friendships which continue to this...
Norman Rowland Burden
Jun 22, 2020
June 6, 1938 – June 22, 2020It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Rowland Burden on June 22. Norm passed away at home surrounded by his family at the age of 82 after battling cancer for 22 years.Norm is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Josie Burden; daughters Joyce (Keith) Fox of Red...
Jack Hepburn
Jun 20, 2020
November 12, 1957 – June 20, 2020It is with much sadness, but with so much loving memories that we share the news of Jack’s passing. Jack is survived by his loving wife Janice, of 23 years, brother Don (Arlene), Janice’s son Dustin and “Poppa Jacks” favorite grandson Lochlan, as well as many extended family and friends. He was predeceased by...
Orville Cyrus Leach
Jun 8, 2020
September 28, 1944 – June 8, 2020It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Orville at 75 after a long battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully in Olds Alberta Hospital on June 8, 2020.Orville was born on September 28, 1944. His parents Ella and Ivan Leach raised 9 children. He was married to Carolyn Martodam for 47...
Maura Kathleen Bourdon
Jun 7, 2020
In Loving Memory of Maura Kathleen BourdonIt is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Maura Kathleen Bourdon (nee Hall), on June 7, 2020, at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta.Maura was born in Victoria, British Columbia, on June 24, 1954. She graduated from Mount Douglas High School in Victoria, in 1972, where her father...
Joan Blanche Hodgson
Jun 3, 2020
February 19, 1945 – June 3, 2020Joan Blanche Hodgson passed away on June 3, 2020 at Drumheller, AB at the age of 75. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on February 19, 1945 to Marcel & Blanche Whitmore. Throughout her life, Joan had a strong love of animals and enjoyed volunteering at Animal Rescue Shelters. She had a passion for...
Craig Chambers
May 27, 2020
CRAIG’S STORYHis journey began on September 16, 1982 in Fort McMurray, Alberta, but he stopped counting at age 37.Craig leaves behind his loving mother Sylvia Chambers, sister Cynthia and stepfather Mike Nesbitt. He is survived by his father Brian Chambers and large extended family, with many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Predeceased by his grandmother, Marie Michael, who is now watching...
Jeanette Sarah Maria Veronica Smith
May 19, 2020
August 26, 1946 – May 19, 2020Jeanette Sarah Maria Veronica Smith, age 73, passed away in dignity and grace May 19, 2020. She was born August 26, 1946 in Utrecht, Netherlands to George and Trijntje Cleary. She fell in love and married James Arthur Smith on July 23, 1970 who preceded her in death in 2016.Jeanne is survived by her...
Jorge Enrique Muñoz Quiñones
May 15, 2020
December 10, 1986 – May 15, 2020Loving Husband, father, son, brother and friend Jorge Enrique Muñoz Quiñones passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2020. He was known for his infectious smile, soft heart, gentle spirit, great sense of humor and ability to brighten your day without trying.Enrique loved spending time in the garage carving wood and working on projects. Most...
Madge Catherine Benner
May 10, 2020
September 28, 1918 – Kindersley, SaskatchewanMay 30, 2020 – Cochrane, AlbertaMadge passed away Saturday morning at the age of 101. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters Alaina (Uwe) Eckert and Laura (Stan) Cordingley; grandchildren Ryan (Hollie) Eckert, Jessica (Jay) McPhail, Shaun (Katherine) Eckert, Brenda (Steve Malashewsky) Tilley, Tyler (Heather) Cordingley and Jeff (Nikki) Eckert, and eight great-grandchildren. She was...
Darrel Wayne Aasen
May 5, 2020
November 24, 1943 – May 5, 2020Darrel Aasen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 76 years old.Darrel was born to Evelyn and Olaf Aasen on November 24th, 1943 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Growing up in Moose Jaw the memories that were made from a wonderful childhood were...
Freda Maxine Lambert
Apr 30, 2020
January 28, 1962 – April 30, 2020It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Freda Lambert of Cochrane, AB who passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 30th 2020 at the age of 58.Freddy was born in Middleton, Nova Scotia on January 28, 1962. She moved to Cochrane in the 80’s where she married Byron Lambert...
Barbara June Yourex
Apr 30, 2020
August 10, 1961 – April 30, 2020Barb Yourex passed away peacefully in Red Deer, AB at the age of 58 years. Barb was predeceased by her parents Glen and Vera Yourex and her sister Brenda. She is survived by her two brothers William and Bruce and other extended family.Barb lived a private life and in honour of that, there will...
Kevin Lyle Craig
Apr 29, 2020
April 24, 1958- April 29, 2020It is with deep sadness that the family of Kevin Lyle Craig announces his passing on April 29, 2020 after a courageous battle with bladder cancer and then eventually brain cancer. Kevin was born & raised in Calgary and was the youngest sibling of 5 children. Kevin and his wife Connie (nee Armstrong), moved their...
Anne Mary Thompson
Apr 23, 2020
December 3, 1930 – April 23, 2020It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Anne Mary Thompson on April 23 2020, at her home in the Bethany Care Centre, Cochrane AB. She was 89 years strong.Anne was born the eldest of 6 children on Dec 3 1930, in Vancouver BC, to Anna and Stephen Dumas.She is...
Ermter Darlene May Lenning
Apr 21, 2020
September 24, 1949 – April 21, 2020It is with very heavy hearts that the family of Darlene Lenning Ermter, announce her passing on April 21, 2020 at the age of 70.Dar is survived by her soulmate and loving husband Jack; her sisters Ann (Willie) and Brith; her brothers-in law and sisters-in law; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews...
Hazel Nellie Stevenson
Apr 17, 2020
July 29, 1935 – April 17, 2020It is with deep sadness we announce that Hazel Nellie Stevenson has passed away peacefully from a brief illness on April 17, 2020 at her home in the Bethany Riverview Seniors facility in Calgary. She was 84 years old.Hazel was born one of 9 children July 29, 1935 near Lintlaw, SK to Carl and...
Doris Anna Emily Sloan
Apr 15, 2020
August 18, 1929 – April 15, 2020The dash in the middle of those dates is being reflected on as a wonderful and fulfilled life. Doris was born in Birch Hills SK, raised in Weldon and Prince Albert SK, trained to be a nurse at Saskatoon City Hospital, married Langtry Willson Sloan and raised 2 daughters. She lived large, from her...
Gary Hamilton Munro
Apr 10, 2020
November 11, 1933 – April 10, 2020Gary Munro, third-generation Alberta cowboy and rancher, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on April 10, 2020 after a brief bout with pneumonia.The second son of Johnnie Munro and Grace Henning, Gary grew up on the Springbank farm homesteaded by his grandparents in 1894. Born on November 11, 1933, he was a product...
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