OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Rose Marie (Nee Avram) Forget

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jonathan “Jon” Martinez

Jonathan “Jon” Martinez

Jun 27, 2016

June 19, 1974 – June 27, 2016Our dear Jon passed away too soon, at the age of 42.He was a perfect match for his beloved wife Crystal, a whole-hearted partner in their family, their work, their sense of adventure, and their off-beat sense of humour. An adoring and playful Dad, he delighted in his children and was so proud of...

David Glenn Dawson

David Glenn Dawson

Jun 26, 2016

March 22, 1935 – June 26, 2016David Glenn Dawson of Cochrane, Alberta was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on June 26, 2016 at the age of 81 after suffering a stroke.Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Dave was an only child. In his youth, Dave was active in scouts, cubs, air cadets and church youth groups. Dave met Phyllis in College,...

James William Skelton

James William Skelton

Jun 20, 2016

January 25, 1927 – June 20, 2016It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of James Skelton on Monday June 20, 2016 at the age of 89 years. James is survived by his loving wife Hendrina. His children Brenda(Richard), Lorna(Spence), Rhonda(Ken), Jackie, Jim(Carmen) and his stepdaughters Kitty(Ron),Sissy(Jeff), as well as 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.James was born in...

K. Roy Elliott

K. Roy Elliott

Jun 14, 2016

November 24, 1951 – June 14, 2016It is with broken hearts, that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Roy at his home in Water Valley, Alberta, at the age of 64 years.Roy will be deeply missed by his loving wife Ruby; his son Ken (Sonya) and their children Kiara, Ashlee, Kode, Asia, and Hunter; his daughter Carrie and...

Cherry June Lewis

Cherry June Lewis

Jun 9, 2016

September 3, 1931 – June 9, 2016It is with deep sadness that the family of Cherry Lewis announce her passing at the age of 84. She had an indomitable spirit which enabled her to face a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.In her earlier days Cherry was an avid curler and a past President of the Saskatchewan Ladies Curling...

Walter Allan Wearmouth

Walter Allan Wearmouth

Jun 5, 2016

November 20, 1925 – June 05, 2016Walter took his last breath on this earth June 5, 2016 at the Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years Kay (Whitnack); his children: Anne (Bruce) Brander, Marion Wearmouth (Fred), Roy (Lucille), Allan (Nina); 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his sister Shirley (Bob) Thomas; brother...

Fredrick Ivan Palen

Fredrick Ivan Palen

May 30, 2016

April 28, 1938 – May 30, 2016If we are lucky in life, we might get to meet one person who is truly extra ordinary, that is: completely out of the ordinary. Fred was that kind of guy. He started life in a family of 12 kids in the Rural Municipality of Odanah in Manitoba. He grew up playing hockey, plucking...

Anne (Nee Lazore) Henderson

Anne (Nee Lazore) Henderson

May 28, 2016

November 30, 1933 – May 28, 2016Anne Henderson, 82, of Calgary passed away on May 28, 2016 at the Chinook Hospice after a short battle with cancer and a long battle with MS. She is predeceased by her brother Peter, and survived by her husband Jack, two daughters Karen and Deborah, as well as her sister Mary and brothers Edward,...

Ramona Victoria Strembitsky

Ramona Victoria Strembitsky

May 19, 2016

Ramona Victoria Strembitsky passed away at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary on Thursday, May 19, 2016 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Mickey (deceased) and loving mother of Pamela, Diane and her husband Don Morgan. Dear grandmother of Steven McMeekin. Dear sister of Pauline (Jim) Bramhill. Dear aunt to Scott and Brett. No service to follow. Donation to Calgary...

Ruth Rose Gustafson

Ruth Rose Gustafson

May 19, 2016

July 11, 1932 – May 19, 2016It is with deep sorrow that we announce that our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ruth, passed away, at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary, at the age of 83. Ruth will be missed deeply by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; and many other special friends and family.Ruth was very proud to call Cochrane...