OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Robert “Bobby” Walter Turner
May 19, 2016
November 28, 1933 – May 19, 2016R.W. Bobby Turner of Cochrane, Alberta passed away on May 19, 2016 at the age of 82 years.He is survived by his wife Sunni (Sonia) of 63 years and 5 sons: Tony (Manon), Jim, Norman (Dawn), Frank (Lois) and Winston (Tara); 18 grandchildren; Twyla (Dan), Jason, Stephania, their mother Cindy, Thomas (Kayla) his mother...
Brian Robert Blick
May 11, 2016
November 27, 1945 – May 11, 2016It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Blick following a brief battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his father Jack Blick who started CJOB in Winnipeg. Brian is survived by loving wife, Sylvia; mother Betty (Sherwood Park, AB); twin brother Barry and wife Cynthia Brown (Calgary, AB); sister...
Olga Anne Garcia
Apr 28, 2016
June 23, 1933 – April 28, 2016It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Olga, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane, at the age of 82. Olga is now with her husband and best friend, Manuel, who passed away in 2009. She will be missed deeply...
John Wirth
Apr 15, 2016
July 25, 1925 – April 15, 2016Beloved husband, father, Opa and Grand-Opa, John Wirth went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 15, 2016. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Marie Charlet in 2010.John was born in Bonyhad, Hungary and grew up working on the family farm. He met his future wife Christine there and in 1947 they...
Angela Morel-Moesman
Mar 21, 2016
March 9, 1936 – March 21, 2016Deeply loved and with profound sadness, Angela Raymondé Morel-Moesman aged 80, passed away in her sleep at FMC, Calgary early on March 21st, 2016. Angela Mason was born in Hornsey, London, UK and grew up in Bournemouth, Dorset. Angela became a police constable there, but moved with husband Frits Moesman to Brabant, Netherlands where...

Gertrude (Trudy) Rempel
Mar 17, 2016
February 17, 1937 – March 17, 2016Gertrude (Trudy) Rempel, 79, of Calgary, Alberta, formerly of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, died peacefully on March 17th 2016, at Bowview Manor in Calgary, Alberta. She was predeceased by her husband of almost 50 years, Samuel Norman Rempel, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.Survivors include her four children, Terri Rempel, Tammy Rempel, Kelvin (Monica) Rempel and Kim (Sandy Solyom)...
Elizabeth “Brenda” Stenske
Mar 15, 2016
October 23, 1954– Cape Breton, Nova ScotiaMarch 15, 2016 – Calgary, AlbertaIt is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Brenda, on March 15 in Calgary, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.Brenda will be sadly missed by son Kirk (Jennifer) and children Maeve & Ronan; her daughter Johnena; her sister Mary (Fred);...
Jean Leona Guard
Mar 10, 2016
August 28, 1943 -March 10, 2016It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, of our beloved sister, sister-in-law, auntie, and friend, Jean.Jean will be lovingly remembered by her brothers Albert (Iris) of Ottawa and Robert (Frances) of Calgary; her sisters, Elaine (Bob) of Kaslo, Joyce of Calgary, and Betty (Denis) of Cochrane; as well as numerous nieces and...
Diane Shirley Zeliznik
Mar 9, 2016
May 9, 1948 – Geraldton, OntarioMarch 9, 2016 – Calgary, AlbertaIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Zeliznik surrounded at home by family at the age of 67 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Diane is survived by her husband Brian Zeliznik; two children, Mike Zeliznik of Winlaw BC and Lisa( Shawn) Suchow...
Herbert Grimm
Feb 19, 2016
November 10, 1926 – Frankenthal, GermanyFebruary 19, 2016 – Calgary, AlbertaIt is with great sadness to announce the passing of Herbert, beloved husband of Maria Kozma-Grimm.Herbert was raised by loving parents and spent most of his life in Germany, where he was a professional musician playing the flute with the Philharmonic Orchestra in Mainz.Later in his life he met his...
Deborah Marie Saje
Feb 18, 2016
July 30, 1960 – February 18, 2016On February 18th, 2016, Deborah Marie Saje passed away suddenly & unexpectedly in her Bragg Creek home.Debbie is survived by her Husband John Ralph Saje, her Daughter Ashley Anderson, her son Trevor Anderson, her Granddaughters Alexis & Maddy Anderson and her brothers Rick & Bill Ganzewinkel. She was proceeded in death of her parentsNicholas...
Robert “Bob” Edward Norris
Feb 15, 2016
December 15, 1928 – February 15, 2016Bob was born on December 15th 1928 in Calgary Alberta, the youngest child of Arthur Norris and Susie Finn Norris. He passed away on February 15th 2016 in Calgary Alberta. Bob lived and farmed on the Norris homestead in the Glendale district near Cochrane Alberta his whole life.Bob is survived by his wife Mavis,...
Gordon “Jack” Reeve
Jan 26, 2016
June 29, 1944 – January 26, 2016Gordon, known as Jack, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 71 years. Jack spent his life doing what he loved, which is farming. In his later years, Jack retired due to illness and his son (Kelly) and family have continued the family farm.Jack is lovingly remembered by his son Kelly...
Eleanor Payerle
Jan 17, 2016
October 15, 1915 – January 17, 2016Eleanor Payerle of Calgary passed away at the Eau Claire Care Residence on January 17, 2016, at the age of 100. She was predeceased by her husband Leslie Payerle (2001) and is survived by his nephew Cornell, (Annie), of Vancouver Island. Predeceased by her brother John Veres (2014) she is survived by his widow,...
David John Lynch
Jan 8, 2016
February 17, 1963 – January 8, 2016We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved brother David John Lynch died at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary on January 8, 2016 at 52 years of age.David was predeceased by his loving and devoted parents, Donald and Phyllis Lynch. In addition to his sisters, Trish (Michael) Rahm and Donna Anderson, he leaves...
Leonard (Len) Howard Want
Dec 31, 2015
September 18, 1927 – December 31, 2015Len was born September 18, 1927 passed away at the Foothills Hospital on December 31, 2015 at the age of 88 years surrounded by family and friends. He is lovingly remembered by his sons Charlie (Heidi), Larry (Gayle), Ed (Shannon) and Lloyd (Dee), and daughter Linda (Rick) Rispin, ten grandchildren Stephan, Dawn, Kari, Shane,...
Annie ( Anne ) Elizabeth Reiger
Dec 16, 2015
February 15, 1926 – December 16, 2015It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother Anne Reiger, aged 89 years, at Evanston Grand Village in Calgary AB on December 16th, 2015.Anne was born in Grenfell, Sask. on February 15th 1926 to Clara and Frances Redman. She spent her early years in Alberta and Manitoba before moving...
Evelyn Florence Jones
Dec 16, 2015
June 26, 1924 – December 16, 2015Evelyn Florence Jones, 91, of Cochrane, Alberta, passed away December 16, 2015 at the Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary.She was born in Manitoba. She and her husband moved to Cochrane, Alberta in the late 1980s from Winnipeg.Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Arthur (Ray) Jones of Cochrane, who is no doubt overjoyed to greet her....

Daniel Bruce Thompson
Dec 7, 2015
March 12, 1956 – December 7, 2015Dan Thompson died in the Foothills Hospital on December 7, 2015.His death was caused by lung cancer.Dan was born on March 12, 1956 in Calgary. He is a long time resident of Cochrane having spent most of his life here and having family ties in Cochrane dating back to the late 1800s.He worked at...
Beverly Dianne Soos
Dec 2, 2015
January, 17, 1948 – December 2, 2015On December 2, 2015, Beverly Dianne Soos (nee Puddicombe) passed on to join God as a new angel.Bev, the sweetest and kindest soul, continues to be deeply loved by her husband, Jim; son, Colin (MaryAnn and sons, Austin and Nate); and daughter, Karmelle (Jeff and son, Hunter and daughter, Elle). Bev was a tough...