OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Andrew Allison Knox

Andrew Allison Knox

Aug 21, 2018

September 17, 1981 – August 21, 2018Unexpectedly, after a brief illness, Andrew Allison Garfield Knox passed away peacefully in Calgary, AB., on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at the age of 36. Born in Saint John, NB., he is the son of Allison Knox of Plaster Rock, NB., and Terry (Garfield) Knox of Grand Bay-Westfield, NB.Along with his mother Terry, father...

Sydney Gilles Lefebvre

Sydney Gilles Lefebvre

Aug 20, 2018

October 16, 1967 – August 20, 2018With deep sadness we announce that Sydney Gilles Lefebvre of Cochrane, AB, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 20th, 2018 at the age of 50 years.Syd was born in Ontario, moving to Calgary when he was in his 20’s to pursue a career in the construction industry.  He loved education and was the top...

George Melvin Martin

George Melvin Martin

Aug 18, 2018

January 19, 1932 – August 18, 2018It is with sadness we announce that our beloved Father, Grandfather and Uncle George Martin passed away in Calgary, AB after a 2 ½ year battle with dementia at the age of 86 years.George was born in Dewinton, AB to Cora and Melvin Martin and lived most of his life on the original homestead...

Patricia Lily Brown

Patricia Lily Brown

Aug 11, 2018

July 27, 1932 – August 11, 2018Patricia (Pat) Lily Brown passed away peacefully on August 11, 2018.  Pat was born in Toronto, Ontario to William and Lillian Bould on July 27, 1932.In 1969, Pat moved to Alberta with her two boys to the Three Hills area and soon after moved to Calgary, where she was a Grocery Cashier at the...

Kevin John Ross

Kevin John Ross

Jul 29, 2018

September 29, 1989 Edmonton, AB – July 29, 2018 Canmore, ABIt is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kevin Ross, who tragically lost his life on Sunday, July 29, 2018 on Mount Yamnuska in Canmore, Alberta.Born in Edmonton on September 29, 1989, Kevin graduated from Cochrane High School and subsequently graduated Summa Cum Laude in Business...

Margaret Blanche Scott

Margaret Blanche Scott

Jun 30, 2018

October 17, 1930 – Lloydminster, Sk.   June 30, 2018  – Calgary, AbSurrounded by family, Marg passed away at Bow View Manor.  Born to parents Oliver and Mildred Davis, she was raised with her brother Gordon on the family farm in Southminster. Growing up, Marg excelled in figure skating, curling, softball and track (setting a provincial record in 100 yd dash). ...

Robert ‘Bob’ Gordon Allan

Robert ‘Bob’ Gordon Allan

Jun 22, 2018

February 9, 1943 – June 22, 2018Robert Gordon Allan born February 9, 1943 in Calgary Alberta, passed away after a short battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was a highly respected member of the Calgary Fire Department for 30 years, and enjoyed an active fun-filled life since retiring from CFD in 1995.  Bob is survived by his loving wife of 50...

George Alfred Byng

George Alfred Byng

Jun 18, 2018

August 11, 1932 – June 18, 2018George passed away peacefully in Calgary on June 18, 2018 at the age of 85 years. George was born and lived in Windsor until moving to Alberta in 1993. Most recently, George was living in Cochrane, Alberta. George is predeceased by his wife Mary-Lou (2002).George is survived by his son Tom (wife Joan) of...

Harold Allen “Al” Stevenson

Harold Allen “Al” Stevenson

Jun 17, 2018

June 23, 1934 –June 17, 2018It is with deep sadness that we announce that Al Stevenson of Calgary passed away peacefully on June 17, 2018 at the Sarcee Hospice in Calgary, just shy of his 84thbirthday.Al was born June 23, 1934 in The Pas, MB to Mary and Norman Stevenson.  Al married and is survived by his loving wife Hazel...

William “Bill” Jay Gould

William “Bill” Jay Gould

May 29, 2018

April 2, 1939 – May 29, 2018It is with deep sadness that the family of William J. Gould announce his sudden passing on May 29th, 2018 at his home in Sundre, Alberta at the age of 79 years. Phyllis, his loving wife, was by his side as he passed.William, aka Bill, worked in his earlier years for the pipeline as...

Fredrick “Nick” Norman Agnew

Fredrick “Nick” Norman Agnew

May 28, 2018

September 13, 1946 – May 28, 2018Loved as Kim’s husband and friend, adored father to Jessie (Bernie) Agnew Restauro, Laura (Mike) Johansen, Michael (Laura Ann) Agnew, and much-loved papa to Maya, Liv, Ellie and Mateo.  Nick passed away peacefully in Bragg Creek on Monday, May 28, 2018.  Born in Calgary and a lifelong resident of Bragg Creek, Nick was the...

Donalda Ann Hill

Donalda Ann Hill

May 28, 2018

March 29, 1943 – May 28, 2018On May 28th, 2018 we sadly said goodbye to Donalda Ann Hill nee McNabb who passed away peacefully while her immediate family was close by. She will be very much missed by those who were in her daily life.Born March 29th, 1943 in Fort Frances, Rainy River District, Ontario to Don and Margaret McNabb....

Archibald Allan Currie

Archibald Allan Currie

May 27, 2018

June 4, 1935 – May 27, 2018It is with sadness that we announce that Archie Currie passed away in Calgary on Sunday, May 27 at the age of 82 years.  Archie will be dearly missed by Carmen, his loving wife of 59 years. Archie spent 38 years with TransAlta Utilities in Calgary and Cochrane.At Archie’s request, he will be cremated...

Raymond Eugene Lambert

Raymond Eugene Lambert

May 24, 2018

February 27, 1932 – May 24,2018It is with deep sadness that we announce that Ray Lambert of Cochrane passed away on May 24, 2018 at the Foothills Medical Center in Calgary.Ray will be forever loved and remembered by his wife Sharon of 56 years and 4 children; his son Byron Lambert; daughters  Triva ( Vic) Lubky, Terra Lambert, Randeen (Mathew)...

John “Jack” Charles Tennant

John “Jack” Charles Tennant

May 20, 2018

Dec. 23, 1935 Arrow River, MB – May 20, 2018 Cochrane, ABIt is with profound sadness that the family of Jack Tennant announces his passing on May 20, 2018 in Cochrane at the age of 82.Jack was born in Arrow River, Manitoba in 1935 and enjoyed success and great ful llment as a journalist. His unconventional journey through life featured...

Diane Lynn Stenhouse

Diane Lynn Stenhouse

May 16, 2018

September 21, 1941 – May 16, 2018On May 16th, we sadly said goodbye to Diane Stenhouse who passed away peacefully while surrounded by her immediate family. She will be greatly missed by the love of her life, Tom, her daughters, Shannon and Cathy, sons-in-law, Del and Ryan, and her grandchildren, Josie, Rylie, Christopher and Taylor.Words cannot describe the impact that...

Turk (Cameron Oliver) Deeton

Turk (Cameron Oliver) Deeton

May 2, 2018

March 6, 1942 – May 2, 2018We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved Turk passed away peacefully at the Dulcina Hospice in Calgary on Wednesday May 2, 2018. Born in Galt, ON to Nettie and John Deeton, Turk was raised in Ayr, ON, moving to Cochrane in 1965. It is here that he met his love, Vicki and raised...

Ronald Henry Spielman

Ronald Henry Spielman

Apr 29, 2018

March 4, 1932 – April 29, 2018It is with heavy hearts, the family of Ronald Spielman announce his passing at the Rockyview Hospital on April 29, 2018.Ron was a lifelong resident of Calgary and proudly served as a member of the Calgary Fire Department for 40 yrs, retiring in 1992 as Division Chief.Prior to joining the Calgary Fire Department Ron...

Gregory “Greg” Allan Rees

Gregory “Greg” Allan Rees

Apr 23, 2018

June 05, 1956 – April 23, 2018It is with sadness and love that we say good-bye to Greg Rees of Cochrane, Alberta, who passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018.  Born on June 5, 1956 to Avis and Daniel Rees in Calgary, Greg was the youngest of three sons.  Greg joined the Calgary Fire Department in 1980 and retired as...

Betty Short

Betty Short

Apr 22, 2018

October 12, 1934 – April 22, 2018Isabel Elizabeth (Betty) Short passed away peacefully on April 22, 2018 at Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane, Alberta after a lengthy struggle with dementia. Betty was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 12, 1934 to Phyllis and John Robinson.In 1952, Betty married William (Bill) Short and together they had five children. They spent several...