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Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Jean Hemmaway
Sep 12, 2012
May 31, 1928 – September 12, 2012Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 84. Jean leaves behind one son Dwayne ( Marilyn ), five daughters: Marilyn ( Gordon ) Lemke, Diane ( Dennis ) Morrisseau, Lynn ( Jerry ) Loblick, Renee, and Wendy. Jean regrets leaving behind her beloved 36 grandchildren, 47...
Mary Cowen
Aug 22, 2012
March 23, 1914 – August 22, 2012Widow of George (John) Langdon and later of Gerald Cowen, died peacefully at Bethany Care Centre, Cochrane. She leaves behind three children, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. There was a private cremation. However, a celebration of Mary’s life will be held in Springbank, for friends and family, date to be announced. Please contact either...
Gordon A. Sanders
Aug 18, 2012
February 13, 1919 – August 18, 2012Gordon A. Sanders, passed away at the Southwood Care Centre at the age of 93 years old. He was the third oldest of six children born to William and Mary Sanders. He graduated from St. John’s High School in Winnipeg and within nine months started what would be a lifetime career with the airline...
Robert Moore Lathwell
Aug 9, 2012
April 7, 1937 – August 9, 2012Robert Lathwell, husband, father, grandfather and brother,passed away suddenly last Thursday. A small and privateceremony will be conducted in accordance to his wishes forclose family members only. A date for a memorial servicewill be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers,donations made to one of the following three organizationswould be greatly appreciated;...
Muriel Elizabeth Thorne
Aug 4, 2012
September 3, 1926 – August 4, 2012Muriel Elizabeth Thorne (Downes) passed away peacefully August 4, 2012 at the Foothills Hospital after a lengthy battle with her health. Her struggle is over and she is finally in God’s loving arms.Muriel was pre-deceased by her husband Tom, and her parents Walter & Amelia Downes.Muriel was devoted to and took great joy in...
George Russell Forster
Jul 30, 2012
March 23, 1937 – July 30, 2012The loving family of George would like to announce his peaceful passing at home at the age of 75. George was a dedicated resident of the City of Calgary and joined the Calgary Fire Department in June 1957 retiring as a Division Chief in January 1994. George’s caring, generous spirit and sense of humour...
Richard James Chaters
Jul 22, 2012
September 10, 1958 – July 22, 2012Richard James Chaters of Calgary, passed away on July 22, 2012 at the age of 53 years. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Edgemont Community Centre, 33 Edgevalley Circle N.W. on Saturday August 4, 2012 from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. please dress casual. In Lieu of flowers, if friends so desire,...
Robert Walter Tribe
Jul 9, 2012
August 29, 1926 – July 9, 2012Passed peacefully away on Monday July 9, 2012 at 85 years of age. Predeceased by his wife Ethel of 58 years, in 2006. Lovingly remembered by his children: Stacy (Rick) Connon, Dulcy (Bary) Bryant, and Roy (Susan) Diehl; Six grandchildren: Chris, Kelly, Shelby, Shayla, Graham, and Naomi, companion Muriel Helpard, and Diane and Len...
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...
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