OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James “Jim” Guthrie Enns
Apr 19, 2018
February 4, 1947 – April 19, 2018It is with sadness we announce that Jim Enns passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the age of 71 years. He is survived by his sister Peggy Krol and nephew Jake Krol (Alyssa Butters).A native Calgarian Jim, after completing his degree in computer science, joined the Calgary Police Service. During these years...
Alice “Vernice” Rose Wearmouth
Apr 15, 2018
June 26, 1920 – April 15, 2018It is with great sadness that the family of Alice Vernice Rose Wearmouth (nee Towers) announce her passing in Cochrane, AB on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the age of 97 years. She is survived by her three children; Doug (Cheryl), Irene (Arvid) and Edith (Ken); her grandchildren Matthew Wearmouth, Lauren Wujcik, Lukas (Lana)...
Doris (Nee Hilsdon) Lichti
Apr 1, 2018
July 7, 1940 – April 1, 2018Our dearly loved mom passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Bethany Care Centre in Calgary on Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Doris is lovingly remembered by her children, Mike, Daryl (Wendy) and Lisa Bier (Don); grandchildren Tiffany Therrien (Josh), Tyler Lichti and Braydon Bier;...
Elizabeth (Betty) Mary Veres
Mar 28, 2018
October 23, 1920 – March 28, 2018Elizabeth (Betty) Mary Veres (nee Banffy) died peacefully at the Foothills hospital at the age of 97. Betty was born in Timisoara, Romania and immigrated to Canada as a young child with her parents. They settled in Calgary where she grew up and completed her schooling when she graduated from St. Mary’s Girls High...
David Edward Rothery
Mar 20, 2018
May 16, 1929 – March 20, 2018Dave was born in Vermillion AB on May 16th, 1929 to Thomas Edgar(Ted) Rothery and Polly (nee Herbert). The second youngest of four. He was predeceased by both his parents, as well as brothers Albert, Clarence Gordon “Jim” and Roy.Dave was a proud member of the City of Calgary Fire Department from April 23,...
George Fleck
Mar 8, 2018
July 20, 1925 – March 8, 2018It is with deep sadness that we announce that George Fleck passed away Thursday, March 8,2018 in Calgary, AB at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife Mildred; daughters Karen Anderson (Larry), Glenda Ross (Don), and Joan Kronlund (Darren); Grandchildren Chandra Anderson, Cheryl Folstrom, Linden & Bradley Kronlund; and Great grandchildren...
Denise Houle Paré
Feb 22, 2018
December 19, 1935 – Ste. Perpétue, QCFebruary 22, 2018 – Calgary, ABDenise Houle Paré (née Houle) passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary on February 22, 2018 at the age of 82, after a 2 year battle with Alzheimer.Denise is survived by her daughter Chantal Paré Cormier (Gilbert Cormier), her sons Pierre Paré (Brigitte Guillemette) and Richard Paré...
Dr. D. Brian Edge
Feb 16, 2018
August 21, 1941 – February 16, 2018It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian at his home south of Cochrane on his beloved ranch. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Pauline; his daughters & their families of whom he was so proud of, Laurie (Peter) Hughes of Cochrane, Linda (Robert) Berner of Assiniboia,...

Phyllis Fairburn
Feb 9, 2018
January 25, 1927 – February 9, 2018Phyllis Fairburn passed away at age of 91 years. She was predeceased by husband, Meno Fairburn. She is survived by: Son, Terry Dembisky (Dee), grandchildren, Holly, Caitlyn, Shane, Shawn, Terry Lynn (Jason) great grandchildren, Blayke and Keinyn. Daughter, Kat Nelson (Chuck), granddaughter, Misty (Brad). Son, Bob (Audrey), grandsons, Chris and Tim (Ashley) and great...
Gordon Clarence Graham
Feb 7, 2018
June 11, 1928 – February 7, 2018Husband. Farmer. Father. Agricultural LeaderOn February 7thGordon Graham passed away peacefully in Cochrane, Alberta. His devoted wife Pat and members of his family were with him as he moved on.A farmer from Newdale, Manitoba, Gordon was a leader in the agricultural community. A graduate of the University of Manitoba’s Agriculture Diploma program, he met...