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Stephen John Bennett
Feb 18, 2024
A loving father and partner, Stephen Bennett (Steve) suffered a heart attack while riding his unicycle and later passed away peacefully at Foothills Hospital on 18 February 2024, surrounded by family. Steve was born on 1 September 1959 in Clapham, England to Beryl and Peter Bennett. In 1965 the family moved to Ottawa where Steve attended public school. During his...
Sylvia Viola Szuszkiel (nee Mifflin)
Feb 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvia Viola Szuszkiel (nee Mifflin). Sylvia was born in Canmore and spent her entire life there. She is survived by her children, Robert (Nat), Jim, Kathy (Wilf); her grandchildren, Ellisa (Dan), Derrick, and Mackenzie; her great-grandchildren Brooke and Brandon. She is also survived by her sisters Joy, Betty Lou...
Lillian Phillips (nee Newsome)
Feb 17, 2024
Lillian Phillips passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital at the age of 95 in the wee hours of February 17. She was the beloved wife of the late R.M. (Bob) Phillips, mother to Gord (Bev), and Joan (deceased 2006), cherished grandmother to Janelle Fortmuller (Max) and Wesley Phillips (Chelsey), their mother, Deb, step grandchildren Wyatt Dennis and Heidi Dennis....
Barbara Jean Price
Feb 15, 2024
Notice of Celebration of LifeSpring is here with all the beauty and radiance of wild flowers, reminding us of the joy and warmth Barbara brought into our lives. Her smile and laughter were our daily sunshine; her love, our perennial bloom.Please join us as we celebrate the radiant life of Barbara Jean Price.Born May 31, 1948 - Died February 15,...
Anna Kwas
Feb 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Anna Kwas at the age of 96 on February 14, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was beloved mom to William (Catherine), Theresa (Ton), Bobby (Terry) and Nadia; proud Baba to Nykol, Scott, Ryan, Jordan, Nicholas, Taylor and Lesia; and delighted great-Baba to Theresa, Victoria, Kaleb and Sawyer.
Anna...
Allan Thomas Borbridge
Feb 13, 2024
On February 13, 2024, after a brief illness, Allan Borbridge passed away in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 85.
Allan is survived by his beloved wife, Norma Borbridge (née Sackett); daughters, Gloria (Richard) Kushel and Bonnie (Paul Carr) Borbridge; four grandchildren Eric, Caroline (Dahkota), Emma (Bradly), and Lauren (Brayden); great-grandson Lachlan; brothers Gerald (Maureen), Gordon (Maria); sisters Jo-Ann (Bobby) and...
June Harrington
Jan 30, 2024
With heavy hearts we say goodbye to our dear mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and loyal friend June Harrington who passed away Jan. 30th. June passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded in love, as beautiful music of faith filled the room. Her daughter Carolyn Simle, son-in-law Gord Simle, and her loving granddaughter Bobbie Cameron stood by her side as...
June Elizabeth Cheyne
Jan 29, 2024
June passed away peacefully, surrounded by all five of her children, on Monday, January 29, 2024 in Cochrane, Alberta at the age of 83 years.
June was born in Rosetown Hospital on Sunday, June 16, 1940. She was the second youngest of Annie and Harold Houston’s family of one boy and five girls. She grew up on a farm south of...
Elizabeth Teghtmeyer
Jan 26, 2024
Elizabeth (Beth) Teghtmeyer (née Isaac) was born and raised In the Rosemary/Brooks area. After graduating from school she took nurses training and was working in Calgary when she meet her future husband Earl Teghtmeyer at a dance - they both loved to dance especially the old time waltz.
In 1963, with their 3 sons Ken, Lloyd and Alan they filed on a...
Shirley Joan Gilbert
Jan 16, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Joan Gilbert, on January 16, 2024.
Shirley was born in Craigmyle, Alberta on February 21, 1934. She married Sid in 1951 and together they raised 7 children.
Shirley loved spending time with her family, her house was always the hub where everyone gathered. Everybody knew if they dropped...
Iris Dmytruk
Jan 10, 2024
With sadness we announce that Iris Dmytruk passed away on January 10, 2024 at the age of 73. Iris was born in Lamont, Alberta.
Iris will be deeply missed by her children, Athena and Robert (Emily), her grandchildren Alexis, Hunter, Wyatt, Ryker, and Lydia, as well as many family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Pierson’s Funeral Home,...
Raymond Lundy Whittle
Jan 6, 2024
On January 6, days shy of his 92nd birthday, Ray chose to pass quietly and without fuss, just as he chose to live his life.
Although a quiet man, Ray was not without his interests. He had a gift for numbers, and this gift often manifested itself in frequent calls to celebrate your 1/4, 1/2 or even 1/8...
Leona Florence Biggar
Jan 6, 2024
With love we share that Leona Florence Biggar (nee McAtamney) passed away peacefully in Cochrane, Alberta with family by her side on January 6, 2024 at the age of 88.
Leona was born on January 8, 1935 in Eastend Saskatchewan. As a young girl she enjoyed home economics and drama classes at school and her time as an Explorer...
Michael William Rintamaki
Jan 5, 2024
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael William Rintamaki on January 5, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Carole, his loving wife of 53 years, and daughter Melanie by his side.
Michael was born in South Porcupine Ontario on August 1, 1950 and spent his childhood years as part...
Alton Harold Parker
Jan 4, 2024
The Cowboy Channel lost its number one fan on Thursday, January 4th, when Alton Harold Parker passed away peacefully in his sleep. Born on August 25, 1933 in High River, Alberta, Alton was the oldest of four children, and an adventurous soul from the very beginning.
At the age of eight he contracted polio, and spent a year in hospital recovering. He...
Alan Gowans
Jan 4, 2024
In loving memory of our father, Alan Gowans, born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on July 18, 1926, who peacefully passed away in his sleep on January 4, 2024.
Alan's lifelong love for music led him to dedicate over 60 years to the Barbershop Harmony Society, where he served as the President of the Evergreen chapter for several years. His passion for...
Glenda Kathleen Ward
Dec 24, 2023
Glenda Kathleen Ward passed away at the Father Lacombe Care Centre in Calgary, AB on December 24, 2023 at the age of 87.
Glenda was predeceased by her husband John in 2015. Glenda will be lovingly remembered by her children, Tim (Wenda), Marianne (Frank) Suarez, and Elizabeth (Dean) McCarthy; grandchildren, Kristen (Eli) White, Jennifer (Jason) Page, Amy Suarez (Logan), Ashley...
Pauline Caroline Chornoby
Dec 22, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline Caroline Chornoby of Cochrane Alberta on December 22nd, 2023 at the age of 88 years.
Pauline passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.
Pauline was born on September 29th, 1935 in Cedoux, Saskatchewan. Being the eldest of 6 children, she had many responsibilities helping...
Anne Arbuthnott Gauley
Dec 21, 2023
Mum was born and grew up in Scotland. She was a WWII veteran and served with the W.A.A.F. in England.
Mum had many happy years living in Bowness when she came to Canada as a war bride. Predeceased by her three sons Brian, Neil and Randy and their dad Bill. Survived and greatly missed by her dear daughter Anne-Marie (Jonathan)...
Pasqualina Angelina Durante
Dec 20, 2023
We celebrate the life of Pasqualina Angelina Durante, dedicated wife, devoted mother, and doting nonna, who passed away on December 20th, 2023 in Calgary. She was born on April 5th, 1942 in Sessano del Molise, Italy. It was Easter Sunday and she was lovingly named in honour of this occasion. Leaving us during the Christmas season has a poetic full...
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