OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas

Heather Isabella Sutherland (Nee Mackay)

Heather Isabella Sutherland (Nee Mackay)

Jun 12, 2019

Surrounded by her loving family, our beloved Heather passed away peacefully at Rosedale Hospice at the age of 72 years. Born to James and Christina Mackay,  “Dea”, as she was affectionately called by family, was raised in Cochrane. She married Garry in 1967, spending 52 wonderful years together.Heather had a wonderful, full life. Heather loved her work in the Airlines...

Angus Robert (Bob) Baptie

Angus Robert (Bob) Baptie

May 31, 2019

August 13, 1931 – May 31, 2019After a short battle with cancer Bob passed away peacefully at Dulcina Hospice.Bob was born and raised north of Cochrane and loved the farming and ranching life. He raised a successful herd of commercial and purebred Herefords with his wife Betty and daughter Sandra. He loved animals and was often seen with one of...

Marge Munro

Marge Munro

May 29, 2019

January 8, 1933 – May 29, 2019Margery LaVerne Munro (nee Sayers) passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 29, 2019 at the Rockyview Hospital surrounded by her family. Marge is survived by her four children: Susan (Brian), Brenda, Brent and Clarence; three grandchildren: Marlene (Mark), Michael (Chelsea) and David (Kelcy); two great granddaughters: Charlotte and Avery; her sister Margaret Reed and...

Jane Frances Boucher

Jane Frances Boucher

May 28, 2019

June 8, 1950 – May 28, 2019It is with sorrow that the family of Jane Boucher, announce her passing after a short battle with cancer.  Jane will be deeply missed by her best friend and partner Kim; her daughter Jennifer (Parker) Ash-Blake; her grandchildren Kyle Ash and Caleb Blake; and her siblings Tony (Dee), Pat (Bob) and Lawrence (Trish).At Jane’s...

Yvonne Smink

Yvonne Smink

May 24, 2019

April 27, 1951 – May 24, 2019It is with deep sorrow that the family of Yvonne Smink announce her passing on May 24, 2019. After three years of living with cancer, she died peacefully in Dulcina Hospice in Calgary, surrounded by her loving family. Yvonne is predeceased by her parents Nora Carter (nee Clark) and Victor Carter. She is survived...

Gerard Delaurier

Gerard Delaurier

May 12, 2019

August 15, 1976 – May 12, 2019It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Gerard Delaurier of Calgary Alberta on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Penticton, BC at the age of 42 years old.Gerard was born in Dauphin Manitoba on August 15, 1976 and at the age of 3 months old, he lost his...

Darryl Ottorino Peakes

Darryl Ottorino Peakes

May 9, 2019

September 22, 1946 – May 9, 2019At the age of 72 years, Darryl Ottorino Peakes passed away with peace and grace on May 9thwith his family by his side.  Darryl was dearly loved by his wife Christine, daughters Julie and Jeanette (Wayne), grandchildren Matthew, Grace, Kenzie and many loyal and caring family and friends.Darryl was born in Birmingham England and...

Brenda Catherine Scott

Brenda Catherine Scott

May 9, 2019

October 31, 1942 – May 9, 2019Beloved wife of Bryan, mother to Elisse Bagnall (Lloyd) and Brett Scott (Carolee), Nana to Melissa (John), Marcus, Brandon (Ashley) and Justin (Brittany), Great Nana to Victoria, Isabella, Jax, Mya and Easton; She was an amazing Wife, Mother and Nana and will be dearly missed.There will be no funeral as per her request. There...

Jeanette Cathleen (Nee Brausen) Simpson

Jeanette Cathleen (Nee Brausen) Simpson

May 7, 2019

April 26, 1928  – May 7, 2019With deep sadness we announce that Jeanette Simpson passed away in Calgary, AB at the age of 91 years.Born on a farm south of Daysland, AB to Joseph and Caroline Brausen (nee Lansing), Jeannette grew up with 5 siblings; Evelyn, Adrienne, James, Glen, and LaVerne. When Jeanette was 18, she moved to Edmonton to...

Florence Anna Radbourne

Florence Anna Radbourne

May 2, 2019

December 12, 1930 – May 2, 2019Florence Anna Redman Neyedly Radbourne passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 2, 2019 at the age of 88 years. Florence was cremated on May 6, 2019 and her ashes will be blessed at a later date. She will rest with her parents at the Victories Catholic cemetery in Esterhazy Sk.Donations can be...

Lynne Margaret Dressler

Lynne Margaret Dressler

Apr 30, 2019

June 8, 1947 – April 30, 2019Lynne Margaret Dressler (nee Conley) passed away peacefully at the age of 71 on April 30, 2019 in Calgary, Alberta after a lengthy illness. She was born June 8, 1947 at Canora, Saskatchewan. Lynne was predeceased by her parents Stuart and Margaret Conley. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Wally, son Brad...

Howard Alexander Farquharson

Howard Alexander Farquharson

Apr 29, 2019

January 27, 1918 – April 29, 2019Howard was the eldest son born at home near Sampsonton (Madden) to Dave and Minnie Farquharson. After 70 years of marriage he was predeceased by his wife Vola (nee Farr).  He was also predeceased by his brother Melvin (Phyllis).  He sadly lost his daughter-in-law Marlene (nee Jacobs) and son-in-law Victor Wall.  Howard is survived...

Douglas William Fehr

Douglas William Fehr

Apr 24, 2019

July 30, 1969 – April 24, 2019It is with broken hearts that we announce that Doug, our beloved Son, Brother and Uncle, passed away unexpectedly in Calgary, at the age of 49 years.  He is safely in the arms of God, whom he loved dearly.Doug will be deeply missed by his loving parents, Dorothy and William (Bill); his brother Rodney;...

Kelly Leroy Lambert

Kelly Leroy Lambert

Apr 20, 2019

January 7, 1963 – April 20, 2019It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Kelly Leroy Lambert.Kelly was born the middle son to Gordon and Hilda Lambert in Calgary, Alberta on January 07, 1963. He grew up on the Lambert family farm with his two brothers just outside of Cochrane. After attending both Westbrook School and...

Richard Bruce Walker

Richard Bruce Walker

Apr 17, 2019

June 17, 1948 – April 17, 2019Rick passed away peacefully with his wife Wendy and son Michael by his side.  He was a kind and gentle man who always put his family first.  He spent many enjoyable and challenging years in the oil and gas industry beginning with the ERCB and retiring from Imperial Oil in 2013.  During the years...

Stephen K. Bryant

Stephen K. Bryant

Apr 15, 2019

November 20, 1957 – April 15, 2019It is with great sadness that the family of Stephen K. Bryant announces his sudden passing on April 15th 2019 at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB, in his 62nd year.Stephen will be deeply missed and forever remembered by many; his loving wife and best friend of 40 years, Marilyn (nee McLachlan); his dear children,...

Janice Arlene Spiers

Janice Arlene Spiers

Apr 12, 2019

September 5, 1957 – April 12, 2019Janice Arlene Spiers, beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt, died April12, 2019, at the age of 61.Janice was born in Kelvington, Saskatchewan, on September 5, 1957.  She was the eighth of nine children born to Frank and Esther Forrester.  She attended Salmo Secondary School in Salmo, British Columbia, and during the summer breaks she...

Candace Mary Soul

Candace Mary Soul

Apr 9, 2019

1946 – 2019With sadness we announce that our beloved Candace passed away peacefully in Calgary, AB on April 9, 2019.Candace will be deeply missed by Don, her loving husband of 34 years, daughter Dawn, son Patrick, and her grandchildren Nathaniel and Madison.  She will also be missed by her siblings, Dianne Grunel, Beverley Muir, Jane Liddell and James Liddell.A Celebration...

Anne Hilda (Nee Braul) Hildebrandt

Anne Hilda (Nee Braul) Hildebrandt

Mar 27, 2019

Our beloved Anne passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the age of 88 years. She is survived by her loving husband Harold, son Ken, daughter Bonnie Friesen, and grandchildren Janell, Eric, Tracey and Laura. She is also survived by her brothers Walter (Erna), Bill (Stephanie), sister Lydia (Leonard Harder) sister in laws Elizabeth, and Martha and their...

(Geyer) Regina Johanna Adelgunde Bigelow

(Geyer) Regina Johanna Adelgunde Bigelow

Mar 21, 2019

January 2, 1929 – March 21, 2019With heavy hearts, we share with you the passing of Regina Bigelow; wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Cochrane at the age of 90.Regina was born to Arno Geyer and Erna Werner in the beautiful German village of Oelze and grew...