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Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Eugene Noel Hobbs
Jan 31, 2017
September 27, 1935 – January 31, 2017It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Gene Hobbs in Calgary on January 31, 2017, at the age of 81.Gene was born in Stettler, Alberta to Alvus D. Hobbs and Abbie Harrison. He was the youngest of their four children and he spent his childhood on the Prudden farm close to...
Violet “Dolly” June Callaway
Jan 30, 2017
June 15, 1926 – January 30, 2017Violet “Dolly” June Callaway passed away peacefully at age 90 years at the Bethany Care Centre – Cochrane AB with her family by her side.Dolly was the youngest of seven children born to Eliza Jane (Gamble) and William Fredrick Kent of Daysland AB. After completing school, she moved to Camrose and then to Calgary...
Donald Joseph Tait
Jan 30, 2017
January 17, 1940 – January 30, 2017It is with great sadness we announce that on Monday January 30, 2017, Don passed away peacefully with his wife Betty and close friends by his side, after a valiant battle with cancer.Don was born in Sudbury ON to William and Ella Tait. For over 25 years he was an active Roman Catholic priest...
Douglas John Miller
Jan 29, 2017
April 04, 1944 – January 29, 2017We are saddened to announce that our beloved Doug passed away in Cochrane, AB at the age of 72.Doug was known for his sense of humor and bringing a smile to people’s faces. He was very generous, always willing to lend a helping hand and was loved by many.He was an adventurous spirit, enjoying...
Rosalie Rita Mathers
Jan 27, 2017
May 29, 1942 – January 27, 2017Rita, beloved wife of Al Mathers, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the age of 74 years. She is also survived by one son, Don.It was Rita’s request that no service be held. Cremation to take place.Arrangements in care of Lawrence (Larry) Slywka of Cochrane Country Funeral Service.
Colone Teddy Trudgeon
Jan 23, 2017
September 18, 1947 – January 23, 2017Courageously battling cancer for a second time, Colone Teddy Trudgeon suddenly but peacefully passed away at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary Alberta on January 23rd, 2017, at the age of 69.Colone is lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years, Cheryle, as well as his daughters, Michelle (James) and Jamie (Zach), and his sister,...
Velmer James “Joe” Dean
Jan 16, 2017
July 4, 1924 – January 16, 2017Joe Dean passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2017 at the age of 92. He is survived by his daughter Sylvia and her husband Wayne. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy of Regina and his brothers John, Fred, Jesse, and Ronald.Joe was born in Grassy Lake, Alberta in 1924 and lived there...
Raymond Leroy P. Geol Zell
Jan 14, 2017
August 5, 1933 – January 14, 2017“Across the years I will walk with you – in deep, green forests; on shores of sand:and when our time on earth is through, in heaven, too, you will have my hand.”“Forever Loved”On Saturday, January 14, 2017, Ray passed away peacefully at home with his wife and best friend, Beth, by his side. Ray...
Stella Ann (Née Ashenden) Mellor
Jan 1, 2017
May 29, 1934 – January 01, 2017With her husband by her side, Stella passed away on the morning of January 1, 2017. This was exactly 11 days short of a 60th wedding anniversary for Stella and David.Born in Bexhill, Sussex, England, Stella was raised in Bexhill and trained as a nurse at the Bexhill Hospital. She worked for a few...
Marylynn “Mare” Patricia Bryden
Dec 26, 2016
February 08, 1959 – December 26, 2016Mare’s StoryMare was born in Winnipeg and from there moved many times, many cities and most provinces across Canada. She graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in geology and geophysics. The oil patch in Calgary would be her next destination and although she mostly enjoyed the work, it was never a...
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...
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