OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Angela ( Adelgunde) Lupyczuk

Angela ( Adelgunde) Lupyczuk

Dec 1, 2015

August 26, 1927 – December 1, 2015Angela was born in Wielke, Poland, she immigrated to Canada with her family in 1948 landing in Quebec City and taking residence in Calgary. She met the love of her life, Stephan, in 1949. They were married on May 6, 1950. She worked hard and long hours to build and run various businesses to...

Donna Carroll Butters

Donna Carroll Butters

Nov 6, 2015

March 10, 1929 – November 6, 2015Donna Butters of Cochrane Alberta, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015, at the age of 86 years.She was predeceased by her son Ian in 1986 and husband Richard in 1989. Donna is lovingly remembered by her sons Erik ( Laura ) and Lamont; three grandchildren: Erin ( John ), Alyssa ( Jake )...

John William Ward

John William Ward

Oct 29, 2015

September 30, 1932 – October 29, 2015John William Ward, beloved husband of Glenda for 60 years, passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on October 29, 2015 at the age of 83. Besides his wife, John will be lovingly remembered by his children: Tim ( Wenda ), Marianne ( Frank ) Suarez and Elizabeth ( Dean ) McCarthy; grandchildren: Kristen...

Thelma Merle (Kerslake) Robb

Thelma Merle (Kerslake) Robb

Oct 15, 2015

December 21, 1925 – October 15, 2015Thelma passed away peacefully on October 15, 2015 at the age of 89 years. She was born in the Calgary General Hospital, and was proud to call herself a ” Native ” Calgarian. She was predeceased by her daughter Marianne Bradley in 2003. Thelma is lovingly remembered by her husband Doug of 65 years,...

Bessie M. Mackenzie

Bessie M. Mackenzie

Oct 1, 2015

June 26, 1927 – October 1, 2015Bessie MacKenzie of Dog Pound, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2015 at the age of 88, with her family at her side. She was predeceased by a grandson Keith on August 18,1991and her husband David on November 22, 2007. She is lovingly survived by her sons Alan (Beverly) Ross (Elaine) and Ward (Dixi)...

Dallas (Nee Shapka) Setter

Dallas (Nee Shapka) Setter

Sep 26, 2015

November 21, 1953 – September 26, 2015On September 26th, 2015, in Calgary, AB, Dallas Setter passed away at the age of 61. She was a long-time resident of Water Valley, AB and proud owner of the Water Valley RV Park. Growing up in a rodeo family, Dallas loved horses and country life. She cared deeply for her family and friends.Dallas...

Evelyn Isabelle Lambert

Evelyn Isabelle Lambert

Sep 16, 2015

May 12, 1934 – September 16, 2015Evelyn passed away peacefully in her own home September 16, 2015. Ev was born on the farm north of Cochrane on May 12, 1934. She attended Cochrane Lakes School until the age of ten and then went to school in Cochrane after her family moved into Town in 1945. Ev went to work for...

Ann Elizabeth (Nee Pitchko) Olaski

Ann Elizabeth (Nee Pitchko) Olaski

Sep 7, 2015

October 3, 1925 – September 7, 2015It is with much sadness that Ann’s family announces that she passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her sons, Les(Kathryn) and Randy; Grandsons David(Trish), Michael(Erika) and Blake(Amanda); as well as her 5 great grandchildren – Faith, Christian, Lincoln, Violet and...

Earl John Bradley

Earl John Bradley

Sep 6, 2015

April 30, 1946 – September 6, 2015Earl John Bradley passed peacefully in his sleep into the presence of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, Sunday, September 6, 2015.Earl was born April 30, 1946 in Trochu, Alberta, the younger son of Ralph and Margaret Bradley of Three Hills and brother to Harold.Earl was raised in a home with a heritage of...

Jamie Ann Irvine

Jamie Ann Irvine

Sep 2, 2015

July 27, 1951 – September 2, 2015Jamie Ann Irvine peacefully moved beyond this mortal world on September 02, 2015 at Bethany Cochrane.Jamie was born in Calgary on July 27, 1951 and resided in Irvine Alberta, Medicine Hat and Calgary.Jamie leaves to mourn her passing 3 siblings : Shannon (Carl), James (Renee), Mark (Lori). There was a special love in Jamie’s...

(Nee Backman) Judith Margaret Loewen

(Nee Backman) Judith Margaret Loewen

Aug 30, 2015

July 26, 1944 – August 30, 2015Judith Margaret Loewen (nee Backman) Age 71 passed away at Calgary Foothills Medical Centre on Sunday August 30, 2015.Judy was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a beloved Grandmother. She was predeceased by husband Victor, parents Carl and Roberta Backman, Brother Robert, and Sister Carol. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Dawna (Kevin),...

Frank (Aka Frankie Montana) Fitzgerald

Frank (Aka Frankie Montana) Fitzgerald

Aug 27, 2015

December 28, 1957 – August 27, 2015It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Frank (Richard Francis). He passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the age of 57 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 33 years Elaine; daughters Tina, Frankie and Casey; grandchildren Brady, Ethan, Mary-Jane and Myra; brother Jack Fitzgerald of...

Beryl Georgina (Nee Halladay) Brodie

Beryl Georgina (Nee Halladay) Brodie

Aug 24, 2015

December 3, 1929 – August 24, 2015Beryl Brodie was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on the evening of Monday, August 24, 2015 at the age of 85 years. Beryl was born the youngest of nine children in Lac Vert, SK to James and Jessie Halladay. After an untimely death of her father, Beryl moved to Three...

William Reginald Biggar

William Reginald Biggar

Aug 15, 2015

February 19, 1933 – August 15, 2015Bill, as he was known to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2015 with family by his side.Bill was born on February 19, 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. At the age of 18, Bill joined the RCMP where he enjoyed an honourable 25 year career serving a number of communities in...

Susan Elizabeth Koehler

Susan Elizabeth Koehler

Aug 12, 2015

September 12, 1955 – August 12, 2015Susan Koehler (Greenaway) passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the age of 59 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Stacy Koehler (Tyler), Carrie (Lyle) Dinn, Sarah Koehler (Chad), Amy Koehler and Kathy Quaschnick (Brian); sons Bob Quaschnick (Krista) and Dan Quaschnick (Ayla); grandchildren Cullen, Ellyann, Tyler, Colby, Aiden, Spencer,...

Lamont Francis Murphy

Lamont Francis Murphy

Aug 9, 2015

August 11, 1996 – August 9, 2015Lamont Francis Murphy, beloved son of Keith and Kari Murphy, of Cochrane passed away suddenly on August 9, 2015, just 2 days shy of his 19th birthday. As well as his parents Keith and Karissa, Lamont will be dearly missed by their family dogs Libby, Maggie May and especially Murphy Murphy; Lamont’s grandparents Perry...

Alan Wilson

Alan Wilson

Jul 27, 2015

March 29, 1945 – July 27, 2015It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Wilson at the Bethany Care Center in Cochrane at the age of 70 years.His loss is deeply felt by his loving wife Marcia, children Gaynor and Nick, son-in-law Dave Levisky, and grandchildren Wilson and Isabelle.Alan was born in England and moved to...

Larry Lorne P.Eng. Mcclennon

Larry Lorne P.Eng. Mcclennon

Jul 7, 2015

October 7, 1941 – July 7, 2015It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce Larry McClennon passed away on Tuesday, July 7th in Calgary, AB. He was predeceased by his son Steven and his parents Lorne and Helen.Larry is survived by his beloved wife Diane of 52 years; his two children Carmen (Joel) and Brian (Carolyn); his...

James “Henry” Chaters

James “Henry” Chaters

Jul 3, 2015

April 13, 1930 – July 3, 2015Henry passed away in Calgary, Alberta on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 85 years of age. He was predeceased by his son Richard in 2012. Henry is lovingly remembered by his wife Rowena, daughter; Karen and sons; Robert and Roland , as well as a circle of other relatives and friends.A Celebration of Henry’s...

Heather Rae (Nee Franklin) Jones

Heather Rae (Nee Franklin) Jones

Jul 2, 2015

August 5, 1976 – July 2, 2015Heather Jones passed away on July 2, 2015 in Calgary, Alberta, just shy of her 39th birthday, and she was born in Edmonton, Alberta on August 5, 1976. Heather was a bright light in all the lives that she touched. Funny and kind, talented and inspiring, gentle but strong, Heather was an amazingly beautiful...