OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Kendra Leigh Cole

Kendra Leigh Cole

Aug 5, 2013

March 23, 1994 – August 5, 2013At Foothills Hospital Calgary, with family by her side on Monday, August 5th, 2013 Kendra Leigh Cole passed away in her 19th year.Beloved daughter of Bruce and Julie Cole(nee Ernewein) and sister to Shane, all of Water Valley Alberta, Granddaughter to George Cole of Port Alberni BC and Bud and Doris Ernewein of Woodstock...

Dr. Leonard (Len) V. Hills

Dr. Leonard (Len) V. Hills

Aug 4, 2013

January 3, 1933 – August 4, 2013Len was born in Judah, Alberta on January 3, 1933, and passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta on August 04, 2013, with his beloved wife of 53 years, Marian, at his side. Len is also survived by his daughter Maureen Hills-Urbat (Rick), son John (Colleen), grandchildren Walter, Rebecca, Carlee, and Leonard, his brother Percy...

Garry Wayne Rivers

Garry Wayne Rivers

Jul 21, 2013

March 12, 1943 – July 21, 2013It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Garry Wayne Rivers announces his passing on July 21st, 2013 at the age of 70 years. Surrounded by his loving family, Garry’s father Harry and nephew Jason escorted Garry to his heavenly home where he will enjoy walks with his beloved predeceased...

Willam Patrick Beauregard

Willam Patrick Beauregard

Jul 19, 2013

October 4,1920 – July 19,2013It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, William Patrick Beauregard (“Reg”), on Friday July 19th, 2013 at the age of 92 years. Reg was born on October 4th, 1920 in Muriel Lake, Alberta and saw active duty as a “gunner” in England in World War II. On his return home...

Floyd Duane West

Floyd Duane West

Jul 18, 2013

September 16, 1926 – July 18, 2013Floyd Duane West lifelong Cowboy, Horseman and Ranch Hand passed away July 18th, 2013 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary in his 86th year.Floyd’s life was long, interesting and varied. He spent much of it working on various Ranches in Southern Alberta , from Pincher Creek to Cochrane, most often as Ranch Foreman as...

Paul John Daniels

Paul John Daniels

Jul 11, 2013

November 24, 1929 – July 11, 2013It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Paul Daniels. After a seven year struggle with lung disease he quietly passed in his sleep on July 11, 2013.Paul’s work career was in sales and management in the farm machinery and carpet and tile...

Doris Ann Priebe

Doris Ann Priebe

Jun 23, 2013

July 13, 1937 – June 23, 2013It was a hot summer day that welcomed Doris Ann Wiebe, Tony and Mary Wiebe’s third child, into the world. She was born in Greenfarm, Saskatchewan, on July 13, 1937. Eventually, Doris would become the Wiebe family’s middle child of five children.Doris, a spunky child, loved country lifestyle and embraced everything with her passion...

Marguerite Elizabeth Irene Price

Marguerite Elizabeth Irene Price

Jun 19, 2013

June 12, 1943 – June 19, 2013Marguerite passed away suddenly at Cochrane, Alberta on Wednesday June 19, 2013 at 70 years of age. Lovingly remembered by her husband Gerald of 48 years, daughters; Rhonda (Ross) Spence, and Marla (Wayne) Hingley, four grandchildren; Zach, Darby, Devin, and Jake, as well as a circle of other relatives and friends.Marguerite was born in...

Vernon Wesley Dillabaugh

Vernon Wesley Dillabaugh

Jun 18, 2013

December 11, 1931 – June 18, 2013Vernon was born December 11, 1931 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan and died June 18, 2013 in Calgary, Alberta at 81 years of age.Vern is survived by his wife Melanie of 8 years, his daughter in Chilliwack, a son on Vancouver Island and his other children and grandchildren as well. Vernon will be fondly remembered by...

Donald Ole Tannas

Donald Ole Tannas

Jun 17, 2013

May 12, 1925 – June 17, 2013We say goodbye to our beloved father who passed away peacefully in his sleep. He had 63 wonderful years with the love of his life, Lily until she predeceased him in 2011. Together they raised 6 children on the farm in High River, later moving to the ranch west of Water Valley where Don...

Kenneth Ernest Mcclennon

Kenneth Ernest Mcclennon

Jun 13, 2013

October 1, 1935 – June 13, 2013Kenneth Ernest McClennon was born in Nobleford Alberta, October 1, 1935 to Annie and Thomas McClennon. His family moved to Rimbey, AB where Ken remained until he moved to Calgary, at the age of 20. He married his wife Shirley on September 29, 1956. Ken was predeceased by his wife Shirley, parents Annie and...

Dorothy Montgomery

Dorothy Montgomery

Jun 4, 2013

May 21, 1917 – June 4, 2013It is with joy and sorrow, the family of Dorothy Montgomery, announces that she has run the race for 96 years and crossed the finish line.Mom is lovingly remembered by her children; Richard (Carol), Raymond (Helen), Allan (Ev), Don (Bev), Neil, Dawna (Russ), and Jeanne (Neil), 32 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 5 great...

Myrene Faye Kartik

Myrene Faye Kartik

May 27, 2013

March 25, 1949 – May 27, 2013Myrene Faye Kartik was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan on March 25, 1949 and passed peacefully to her rest on May 27, 2013 in Calgary, Alberta. She was the second daughter to Hillmen and Jean Holm, growing up in Saskatoon and later, Regina, Saskatchewan. She was a distinguished scholar in high school and upon graduation...

Lillian (Lil) Larsen

Lillian (Lil) Larsen

May 25, 2013

February 12, 1923 – May 25, 2013Lillian Eleanor Larsen, a lifelong rancher and breeder of purebred Limousin cattle, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Mount Royal Care Centre, Calgary, May 25, 2013, in her 91st year. She was the daughter of the late Elna Sophia Larsen (nee Nielsen) and Fredrick Halbert Larsen of Symons Valley, Alberta....

– Moorey Olive Mary Stroud

– Moorey Olive Mary Stroud

May 22, 2013

February 11, 1924 – May 22, 2013Olive passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre, Cochrane, Alberta on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 89 years of age. She is lovingly remembered by her children; Carie ( Sandra ) Stroud, and Heather ( Milt ) Tetzlaff, seven grandchildren: Ashley, Shasta, Bryce, Jaseff, Corey, Aaron, and Kris; as well as a circle...

Pius Wagner

Pius Wagner

May 20, 2013

November 13, 1920 – May 20, 2013It is with great sadness and joy that we announce Pius passed away peacefully at the age of 92. He will be missed by his daughters, Terri (Steve) and Maria (Doug) and son Al (Jan); grandchildren, Trevor and Krista, step grandchildren, Wayne, Tyler and Holly, and 9 great grandchildren. Pius was predeceased by his...

Errold Ingram Tupper

Errold Ingram Tupper

May 17, 2013

June 19, 1927 – May 17, 2013Errold passed away peacefully holding the hand of the woman with whom he was able to celebrate his 60th wedding anniversary just the night before. He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Dora, and four loving kids, Laurie, Jill, Shawn (Michael) and Devon (Kevin) and three “he couldn’t have loved them more” grandchildren,...

Robert Norman Parke

Robert Norman Parke

May 6, 2013

May 26, 1929 – May 6, 2013Robert (Bob) beloved husband of Patricia to whom he was married for 57 years, passed away on May 6, 2013, at Calgary. Bob was born in Brandon, Manitoba on May 26, 1929, and became employed by Greyhound Canada in 1951 who he worked with for 41 years. Initially employed in Brandon by Greyhound, transferring...

Charlotte “Marion” Powlesland

Charlotte “Marion” Powlesland

May 5, 2013

May 9, 1922 – May 5, 2013Marion passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary on Sunday, May 5, 2013. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Larry (Jim Russell) and Donna (Ian) Airth; four grandchildren Leanne (Martin) Guenther, Howard (Jolene) Airth, Brett (Cara) Powlesland and Clayton Airth, ten great grandchildren and by sisters in law, Grace Widgill, Alma &...

Emile George Labranche

Emile George Labranche

Apr 16, 2013

July 25, 1927 – April 16, 2013Emile passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the Canmore General Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Nevis. Lovingly remembered by his children Janine ( Terry ) Jevne, Robb ( Rinda ), Trevor ( Patty ) and their families, as well as a circle of other relatives and friends. A celebration of...

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