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Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Claudette Anne Ivey
Mar 18, 2019
June 8, 1949 – March 18, 2019Claudette passed away peacefully on March 18th, 2019.A Celebration of Life will be held at the Cochrane Cemetery in Cochrane, Alberta on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 12:00 noon, followed by a lunch and gathering at the Cochrane RancheHouse (101 RancheHouse Rd) .Click here for directions to the Cochrane CemeteryClick here for directions to...
Trudy Diane (Nee Flumerfelt) Ross
Mar 9, 2019
March 1, 1943 – March 9, 2019A woman whose smile and joyful presence could fill a room bid the world a reluctant yet gracious farewell on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Cochrane after a long battle with cancer. Trudy is a third generation Calgarian and was the great granddaughter of the first tailor posted with the Hudson Bay Company trading...
Jennifer Linda Nelson
Feb 28, 2019
December 4, 1974 – February 28, 2019It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beautiful daughter Jennifer. She will be missed by her family and friends, especially by her young daughter Victoria, who was the light of her life.We would like to thank Jennifer’s dear friend Paige and Jennifer’s Pastor Tyler for all of their help...
Otto Fandrich
Feb 24, 2019
June 5, 1919 – February 24, 2019Otto passed away peacefully, just 3 months short of an entire century on this earth. He had a full, productive life, mostly engaged in farming and ranching first on his parents homestead north of Medicine Hat, and then later established another operation in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan, near Eastend. Otto was a fine...
Ronald Stanley Parr
Feb 22, 2019
September 7, 1930 – February 22, 2019It is with deepest sadness and love that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Ron on February 22, 2019. Ron was born September 7, 1930 in Calgary to Stanley Parr and Katherina (Kay Schultz) Parr.Ron is survived by his loving wife Eleanor, daughters Karyl (John), Laurie (Gary), granddaughter Tami, grandsons Marcus of...
Paul Arvid Snyder
Feb 21, 2019
October 6, 1938 – February 21, 2019With sadness we announce that our beloved Paul passed away in Red Deer, Alberta at the age of 80 Years. Paul was born in Didsbury, AB and lived most of his life in Cochrane, ABPaul was a dedicated Corrections Officer and worked at the Calgary Correctional Centre retiring in 2009.Paul was just one of...
David Earl Dickinson
Feb 18, 2019
September 19, 1941 – February 18, 2019Dave Dickinson passed away on February 18, 2019, in Calgary, Alberta after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s.Dave was born September 19, 1941, in Camrose, Alberta, the eldest of four children to Don and Elsie Dickinson. After his fathers passing when Dave was 9 years old, the family moved to Calgary....
Donald “Don” Leroy Luft
Feb 12, 2019
January 21, 1934 – February 12, 2019Don Luft lived most of his 85 years in the Bottrel area, just north of Cochrane and passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Tuesday February 12, 2019.He is survived by his sister Eleanor (Ray) Martin, his 3 children – Dixi (Ward) MacKenzie, Jeff (Melisa) Luft and Keith (Sherri) Luft, as...
Karen Anne (Nee Henderson) Bayerle
Feb 11, 2019
January 13, 1955 – February 11, 2019Karen was a true born-and-raised Calgarian. She loved the mountains and all activities you could do in them. She was an avid hiker, biker, skier, and wine lover.For the last 6 years Karen spent most of her time with Bruce Shultz and his family – Meagan and David (Amelia and Harrison), Kate and Brian,...
Daniel Praud
Feb 11, 2019
October 7, 1937 – February 11, 2019It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Daniel in Calgary, AB at the age of 81.A Memorial Service will be held at Rock Pointe Church Bearspaw 255024 Lochend Rd Corner of Lochend and Hwy 1A on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at 2:00pm.In lieu of flowers donations may be made...
Frank Brooks
Feb 10, 2019
February 23, 1940 – February 10, 2019Frank passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre, Cochrane, AB onFebruary 10, 2019 at the age of 78 years. Frank is lovingly remembered by his wife Mary Lou and his children Diana (Mike), Roy and David (Marcella). He is also survived by his brother Ken (Sharon), 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.Frank was...
Kathleen Raeburn Copithorne
Feb 5, 2019
December 15, 1923 – February 5, 2019With sadness we announce that Kathleen Copithorne passed away peacefully in Calgary, AB at the age of 95 years. Born in Calgary, Kathleen lived most of her life in the Springbank area.Kathleen is predeceased by her loving husband Louis Ellis Copithorne. She will be deeply missed by her loving children Bob (Laurie) Copithorne, Brian...
Kurt Douglas Scott
Jan 28, 2019
March 29, 1974 – January 28, 2019It is with great sadness that the family of Kurt Douglas Scott, announce his passing tragically on Monday, January 28, 2019 from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident in Cochrane, AB on January 27, 2019.Kurt was born on March 29, 1974 in North Battleford, SK. Currently a resident of Cochrane, AB. He will...
Jordan Philip Moore
Jan 22, 2019
November 12, 1984 – January 22, 2019Jordan was born on November 12, 1984. He was the third-born of seven children to parents Ken and Margaret Moore. He is survived by his parents, and siblings Cristin, Jason, Justin, Caitlin, Carly and John. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Julia and Erin, and nephews Andrey, Aaron, William and Noah, and niece,...
Montgomery Ronald Brown
Jan 21, 2019
June 17, 1967 – January 21. 2019With sadness we announce that Monty passed away peacefully in Calgary, AB at the age of 51 years.Monty will be deeply missed by his loving wife Leisa; his mother Barb Brown of Lethbridge, AB; his father Ron Brown (Judy) of Vancouver, BC; his sister Tiffany (Michael) and brother Jason and his son Eli, all...
Eleanore Catherine Roberts
Jan 20, 2019
November 04, 1926 – January 20, 2019Eleanore passed away Sunday January 20 at the age of 92 after a life well lived.Eleanore was raised as one of the middle children in the Saunders family of 8 children in Saskatchewan before moving with her family to Calgary when her father retired. Prior to marriage, Eleanore traveled with two other sisters across...
Douglas Robb
Jan 18, 2019
July 6, 1925 – January 18, 2019Doug passed away peacefully on January 18, 2019 at the age of 93 years. He was born on July 6, 1925 in Hanna, AB to Alex & Edith Marie Robb. He spent his early years in Carolside, AB where his parents owned the general store. In 1935, the family moved to Calgary. In 1944,...
Gerard Blane Loewen
Jan 17, 2019
December 2, 1961 – January 17, 2019Gerard Blane Loewen, born in Calgary, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the age of 57 years.Gerard grew up in Calgary, attended high school in Cochrane, AB and continued his education at Columbia Academy from 1983-1985 in Vancouver, where he took radio announcing, commercial copywriting and studio recording. He then worked...
Mark Daniel Lloyd Mcleod
Jan 3, 2019
November 18, 1987 – January 3, 2019We are devastated and heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Mark at the age of 31 years. Mark loved anything outdoors and enjoyed his time spent hunting, camping and fishing with his many friends and family, and he especially loved spending time with his nieces and nephews.Mark will be deeply missed by...
Michael Paul Wilson
Dec 27, 2018
January 6, 1955 – December 27, 2018It is with heartfelt sadness and love that we have to announce that our beloved Mike passed away suddenly on December 27, 2018 in Calgary. Born January 6, 1955 in Three Hills Alberta, Mike was the 5th child and son of eleven children of Eileen and Dorne Wilson of Caroline, AB.Mike was predeceased by...