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William Kenneth Shields
Dec 24, 2016
February 04, 1928 – December 24, 2016It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Ken, on December 24, 2016 at the age of 88 years. He was born in Victoria Park, Calgary, Alberta on Feb. 4, 1928. He joined the Calgary Fire Department in 1951 and retired as a Division Chief...
W. Jean (Nee Mclenaghan) Hoar
Dec 20, 2016
December 01, 1936 – December 20, 2016It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our beloved Jean passed away peacefully on December 20that the Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane, AB.Jean is survived by her children, son Kevin (Melodie) and their children Jacob and Nathan of Bearspaw and daughter Shauna (Lorri Green) and daughter Tylor Cox of San Diego,...
Margaret “Peggy” Schmaltz
Dec 18, 2016
September 26, 1931 – December 18, 2016It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Peggy passed away on December 18. Peggy lived the majority of her life in the Cochrane area where she enjoyed spending time with her family and her horses, playing bridge, and gardening.Peg is survived by her three children; sons Robert (Mary Ann) Wallace and Laurence...
Hugh Laird Halladay
Dec 18, 2016
April 18, 1925 – December 18, 2016It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Hugh Halladay at the Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane on December 18, 2016.Hugh is survived by his wife Darlene; four sons, Don (Randee) and children Laurel and Jayson, Harvey (Kaye) and son Derek, John (Val) and children Jerry, Lindsey, and Nathan, Richard (Lana)...
Laura Kathleen (Nee Mckee) De Cocq
Dec 12, 2016
August 5, 1927 – December 12, 2016It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our dear mother, Laura Kathleen de Cocq (McKee) passed away peacefully on December 12 at the Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane, AB.Laura was a beautiful, vibrant, Oma, mother, friend always looking to help others. Her life was full of accomplishments; raising 4 children, protecting them...
David George Berger
Nov 18, 2016
August 20, 1953 – November 18, 2016It is with sadness that we announce that our beloved David passed away in Cochrane, at the age of 63.David is survived by his wife Pattie (Sauve); his three children, Wyatt Milner (Bonnie), Tara Popplewell, and Jerrod Berger (Sara); four grandchildren, Charolette, Julie, Emmett, and Averie; his mother Isabel Butte; his sisters, Theresa (Cathy)...
Norma Bernice Watts
Nov 13, 2016
November 4, 1939 – November 13, 2016It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved Norma passed away in Calgary, at the age of 77.Norma is survived by and will be dearly missed by her husband, Howard, her son Mark Murray and daughter-in-law Tracey, and her grandson Jared Murray. She is also survived by two stepdaughters, Kathy Watts...
Peter Remple
Nov 7, 2016
September 30, 1936 – November 07, 2016It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Remple on November 7, 2016 at the age of 80 years. Peter was born on a farm near Rosthern, Saskatchewan, and spent most of his working life with Firestone Tire in Saskatoon, Regina and Calgary. His retirement years were spent enjoying camping,...
Aspen Helen Joyce Taylor
Oct 29, 2016
March 15, 2016 – October 29, 2016Our beautiful baby girl Aspen came into the world and into our hearts in Canmore, Alberta on March 15, 2016. Aspen brought such joy into our lives, always amazing us with her peaceful way. She was an ‘old soul’ – a perfect baby – so calm and happy all of the time. Aspen loved...
Richard “Jack” Sullivan
Oct 19, 2016
July 15, 1936 – October 19, 2016It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our beloved Jack. He spent the majority of his life in the Cochrane community. Jack worked as a sales rep for Moirs Plough Canada & John A. Butler for a number of years. After that he purchased Cleanspot Laundromat. While he owned that...
Rose Marie (Nee Avram) Forget
Oct 15, 2016
June 16, 1946 – October 15, 2016Rose Marie Forget passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2016 with her husband by her side. Her battle with cancer is finally over. She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her husband of 28 years Gary and her children; Wendy Lee Burke (Griffiths) and husband Scott, Jason Christopher Paul Griffiths and...
Brian Harris Raegh Blakeney
Oct 10, 2016
September 25, 1955 – October 10, 2016Brian passed away peacefully on October 10, 2016 with his son Jason and sister Brenda by his side at the Dulcina Hospice in Calgary. He was born in Summerside, PE on September 25, 1955. He lived many years in California, LA and made Calgary his home since 2009. Brian’s heart was always with his...
Brenda Gillian Wright
Sep 8, 2016
January 12, 1924 – September 8, 2016Brenda passed away peacefully while at Rockyview Hospital on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Brenda was born January 12, 1924 in Chilliwack, BC, moving to England as a child. As a young woman in England, Brenda was a competitive swimmer and also served as a Wren in the British war effort during WWII. Brenda met...
Arlene Annie Walker
Sep 1, 2016
December 8, 1919 – September 1, 2016It is with sadness that we announce that Arlene Walker passed away peacefully on September 1, 2016 at the age of 96 years at Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane. She will be dearly missed by her daughter Sharon (Barry) Baldwin of Sundre and her son, Colin (Julie) Walker of Cremona; her grandchildren, Carrie (Bob)...
Harvey John Buckley
Jul 19, 2016
October 4, 1932 – July 19, 2016With many cherished memories, Harvey is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margaret, children John and Tracy Buckley, Bruce and Trish Buckley, Carolyn and Dwayne Walker, grandchildren Trevor and Sandra Buckley, Eric Buckley and Robyn Gillard, Jessica Walker and Justin Mooers, Ryan Walker, Alex Buckley, and Mollie Buckley, great-grandson Finn Buckley, and twin...
Mildred “Millie” Elizabeth Tonak
Jul 12, 2016
Oct. 16, 1935 – July 12, 2016It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mildred Tonak who passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary in the company of family and close friends on Tuesday July 12, 2016. Mildred was born in Fernie, B.C. and grew up in the town of Rossland, B.C. before moving to...
Elaine Margaret Fitzgerald
Jul 11, 2016
April 22, 1961 – July 11, 2016It is with great sadness that the family of Elaine Fitzgerald announces her peaceful passing, surrounded by loved ones at the Agape Hospice on Monday, July 11, 2016 at the age of 55 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.Elaine was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Frank Fitzgerald, in August 2015....
James Dale Bergeson
Jul 10, 2016
December 2, 1940 – July 10, 2016Our cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 10th with Myrnie, his partner of 55 years, by his side. Jim was fanatically driven to achieve, could fix almost anything, and loved his family and friends dearly. Jim, the youngest of six, came from a humble upbringing and with amazing...
Norma Jean Dolen
Jul 5, 2016
April 12, 1926 – July 5, 2016Once in a while God gives us a gift, a miracle to remind us of his love, a gift that can touch many, with just a simple smile, or a wave goodbye from a window as your passing by. She was a reminder to stay true, to be as joyful, and as innocent as...
Kris Owen Altomonte
Jul 2, 2016
December 24, 1984 – July 2, 2016It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected accidental death of Kris Altomonte in Cochrane Alberta at the age of 31.He is survived by his infant daughter, Sammilyn, mother Dana Johnsen, sister Samantha Altomonte, stepfather Mark Makwich, brother Eric Altomonte, girlfriend Sara Brown, grandparents and other extended family, and many, many close...
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