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Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Magdalena (Enss) Strempler
Jun 4, 2012
May 17, 1934 – June 4, 2012Magdalena was called home into the gracious arms of our God on Monday, June 4, 2012. Born May 17, 1934 near Tiege, former W. Prussia, Germany, daughter of Rev. Bruno and Helene Enss. They migrated to Canada in 1949 after four difficult refugee years. On July 6, 1957, Magdalena and Erwin Strempler were married...
Calmont Vincent Ewing
May 25, 2012
… .. 1968 – May 25, 2012Passed away May 25, 2012 at the age of 44 years, Calmont(Cal) is lovingly remembered by his family and friends .A memorial service will be held June 2, 2012 at Beaupre Hallat 2 p.m. Interment will be at the Ewing Cemetery in Fenn ,Alberta . In lieu of flowers, donations in Cal’s memory may...
Olga (Kushneyrk) Wiebe
May 7, 2012
December 5, 1920 – May 7, 2012Olga was born in Smoky Lake, Alberta to a Ukranian pioneer family with 7 girls, of which she was the second youngest. After working hard on the farm, and being her Father’s “boy”, she went on support herself by various jobs as an housekeeper, factory worker, and waitress at the Royal George Hotel in...
Margaret Alexander
Apr 26, 2012
August 23, 1914 – April 26, 2012Margaret passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the age of 97 years. At her request there will be no service but a family celebration will take place late
Mervyn Oliver Kurtz
Apr 25, 2012
April 12, 1938 – April 25, 2012Mervyn peacefully left this world on April 25, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 12, 1938 in a farmhouse near Kinistino, Saskatchewan to a family of 13 children. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara, soul mates for 58 years and their...
Donna Mary Barber
Apr 14, 2012
November 10, 1936 – April 14, 2012Donna passed away on April 14, 2012 at the age of 75 years. She is survived by her son Jeff (Lorna) and grandchildren Lyndsay and Brendan all of Carstairs. As well as her sisters Margo and Ruth (Pat), brother Morrie (Sue) and several nieces and nephews. Donna will be sadly missed. At Donna’s request...
Charles “Cam” Alexander Murray Fleming
Apr 13, 2012
March 5, 1915 – April 13, 2012It is with sadness that we announce Cam Fleming peacefully passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012 at the age of 97. Cam as he was known by many friends was born in Semans Saskatchewan March 5, 1915. Cam was predeceased by his parents Hilda and Charles, sisters Beth and Shiel. Cam had a...
Clintberg Alice Emma (Nee Walker)
Apr 4, 2012
November 27, 1915- April 4, 2012It is with deep sadness but with great thankfulness for her life, that the family of Alice Clintberg announces her passing on April 4, 2012. She is now reunited with her beloved Eric who predeceased her in March 1980.Born in Brandon Manitoba on November 27, 1915, Alice was daughter to William and Elizabeth Walker who...
Patrick Leonard Kinch
Apr 4, 2012
May 10, 1940 – April 4, 2012Patrick Leonard Kinch was born May 10, 1940 in Calgary, Alberta and passed away April 4, 2012 at the Rosefield Care Center, Innisfail, AB. Part was born to Leonard and Mary Kinch and was the eldest of 16 children growing up in the Cochrane and Horse Creek area. Upon completing school he went to...
Elfie Otte
Mar 25, 2012
May 19, 1934 – March 25, 2012Elfie Otte passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the age of 77 years. Elfie is survived by her loving family. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Cochrane, ABon Friday, March 30, 2012 at 11:00am. Anyone wishing to send flowers may deliver directly to the Church between 9:00am...
Gwendolyn Mae Irwin
Mar 19, 2012
December 28, 1926 – March 19, 2012Gwen passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital after enjoying her 85 years. Gwen was born and raised in Calgary where she met her husband Max in 1948 and resided in Bowness where they raised their three children; Rob (Maureen), Bruce (Oksana) and her loving daughter Judie Bonitz. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren...
“Gussie” Louise Wiebe Augusta
Mar 14, 2012
June 2, 1916 – March 14, 2012Gussie passed away peacefully in Cochrane, Alberta on March 14, 2012. Beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, she will be sorely missed by many. We are thankful for her full and active life. Born in Rosenfeld, Manitoba, she came to Banff after marrying Ben Wiebe in 1941. They lived in Banff for 33 years where...
Gordon Leroy Lambert
Mar 6, 2012
September 4, 1924 – March 6, 2012Passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 87 years of age. Lovingly remembered by his wife Hilda, of 50 years, three sons: John ( Nancy), Kelly ( Sibhan), and Michael ( Erin ). Five grandchildren: Jenna, Stacey, Tyler, Madison, and Braeden. Brothers Vern ( Evelyn ), and Ray ( Sharon ), as...
Jerome Henry “Jerry” Mcdade
Mar 4, 2012
August 1, 1960 – March 4, 2012Passed away peacefully on March 4, 2012 surrounded by those who loved him. He will always be remembered for his great sense of humour, fun loving nature, and his commitment to family and friends. Jerry was an incredible husband, and the best dad a kid could have. He loved life and will be missed...
Curtis Donald Smith
Mar 2, 2012
April 30, 1987 – March 2, 2012On March 2, after a struggle with depression, our dear son and brother chose to peacefully end his own life. He is lovingly remembered by parents Gerry and Janet, brothers Lucas, Cowan, and Brody & sisters Janelle, and Dariel.Please join us for a celebration of his life at Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive,...
Floyd Carson Fuhrer
Jan 31, 2012
July 16, 1942 – January 31, 2012It is with sadness that we announce that on Tuesday morning Floyd passed away at the Foothills Hospital with his family at his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his loving wife of 46 years Iona, his children Diane (Craig), Brenda (Rob), and Brian and his adoring grandchildren Alexandra, Erik, Kate, Matthew, Kari,...
Georgina “Ruth” James-Davies
Jan 29, 2012
December 23, 1949 – January 29, 2012Georgina “Ruth” James-Davies, Auntie Ruthie to many happy children, passed away peacefully at home, after a hard fought battle, surrounded by family on January 29, 2012 at the young age of 62.Lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years Glen, son Mike, daughter Heather, son-in-law Jeremy Bernstein, grandson Zach and granddaughter Makayla, sister Phyllis...
Gordon Emanuel Harold Callaway
Jan 28, 2012
October 26, 1922 – January 28, 2012It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon on January 28, 2012. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Bethany Care Centre – Cochrane. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Violet (Dolly), of 65 years and his four children – Rochelle, David (Giesele),...
John “Johnny” Coptin
Jan 27, 2012
November 11, 1916 – January 27, 2012Johnny passed away peacefully at Clifton Manor at the age of 95 years. The world has lost a kind, generous and caring man. He was a veteran of WW11. He owned and operated Broadway Motors for approximately 50 years. Johnny was predeceased by the true love of his life, his wife Olive in 1981...
Joseph Phillip Mcrae
Jan 24, 2012
October 27, 1933 – January 24, 2012Philip Joseph McRae passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in the Rockyview Hospital at the age of 78 years. Philip was born on October 27, 1933 to Mary and Philip McRae of Calgary, Alberta. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Yvonne, his brother James (Gwyneth), his sister Jeanette (Ted...
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