OBITUARIES
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Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Janette Elma (Nee Fenton) Whittle
Jan 31, 2023
November 5, 1934 – January 31, 2023It is with profound sadness that the family of Janette Whittle announces her passing on January 31st, 2023, at the age of 88. She was a treasured wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Janette was born at home in a granary north of Cochrane in 1934 to Elmer and Isobel Fenton, the first of seven...
Edward Rowland Pruden
Jan 30, 2023
January 3, 1933 – January 30, 2023The family of Ed Pruden are sad to announce he passed away on January 30, 2023. Big Ed was born in Tofield, AB, the son of John Peter Pruden and Viola Edith Lindgren. He was very proud of his Swedish, Metis, and fur trade ancestry.Ed worked for Alberta Government Telephones (now Telus) for 34...
Brian Richard Blair
Jan 30, 2023
August 8, 1949 – January 30, 2023With sadness we announce the passing of Brian Blair in Cochrane, AB at the age of 73 years.Brian is survived by his brothers Derek and Barry (and family). He is predeceased by his parents Richard and Dorothy.Brian spent that past 25 years in Cochrane where he made many acquaintances through his volunteering at the...
Dorothy Patterson (Nee Postlethwaite)
Jan 25, 2023
July 3, 1921 – January 25, 2023Dorothy was born and raised in the Bottrel area. Dorothy was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother.Dorothy is survived by her son Jim; daughter Doreen (George) Hindes; sister-in-law Rita Postlethwaite; eight grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren.Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Jim in 1979; her son...
Betty Elizabeth (Nee Heide) Friesen
Jan 12, 2023
June 14, 1934 – January 12, 2023It is with great sorrow that the family of Betty Elizabeth Friesen announces her peaceful passing on January 12, 2023, at the age of 88.Betty was predeceased by her loving husband Elmer, her parents Peter Klaus and Anna Heide, three brothers; Peter, Nick and Johnny and four sisters; Hannah, Helen, Annie and Tina.Betty’s memory...
Karen Eleanor (Nee Smith) Jurek
Jan 1, 2023
February 16, 1945 – January 1, 2023With sadness and much love, we announce the passing of Karen Jurek on Sunday January 1st, 2023 at the Dulcina Hospice in Calgary. Karen’s journey with cancer began in 2014, and with Alzheimer’s in 2019. In early December 2022, the burden of cancer in her body became too heavy, requiring hospitalization and then transfer...
Theron Hindman
Dec 30, 2022
March 23, 1932 – December 30, 2022With sadness we announce that Theron Hindman passed away on December 30th2022 at the age of 90.He had a wonderful life of health and although in the last year his body failed him, his mind remained sharp as if he was in his 20’s.Theron leaves all the moments and memories of his life to...
Hazel Gould
Dec 28, 2022
April 7, 1947 – December 28, 2022With sadness we announce that Hazel Gould of St. Albert, Alberta, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2022, in Cochrane, Alberta at the age of 75.Hazel began her life in Lacombe, Alberta before moving to Edmonton in 1966. In 1967 she wed Alf Gould and in 1970 they welcomed Michelle into their world. She...
Dorothy May Edge (nee Bryant)
Dec 26, 2022
March 16, 1940 – December 26, 2022Dorothy May Edge of Cochrane Alberta passed away Dec 26, 2022 at Scenic Acres Retirement Residence in Calgary. Dorothy grew up on the family farm in Grand Valley west of Cochrane and attended Chapleton/Horse Creek School on horseback, and later Westbrook School by bus. After graduating she moved to Calgary to attend Henderson’s Business...
Hector Robert Darroch
Dec 18, 2022
May 30, 1934 – December 18, 2022With great sadness we announce the passing of Hector Darroch on Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Cochrane, Alberta, at the age of 88.Hector was born in Calgary, Alberta, living there until moving to Cochrane with his wife Mary and their family in 1973. Given his love of helping people, Hector proudly worked for 30...
Andrea Mary Atkinson (Née Zimmerman)
Dec 16, 2022
November 24, 1971 – December 16, 2022It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Andrea Mary Atkinson at 51 years of age. Andrea was born in Edmonton, Alberta on November 24, 1971 and passed away peacefully, at home, on December 16, 2022. Andrea is survived by her husband of 27 years, Jason Atkinson and her parents, Ruth and...
Linda Estelle (Née Poynter) Beddoes
Dec 14, 2022
January 22, 1954 – December 14, 2022With sadness we announce the passing of Linda after a brief illness at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary, Alberta at 68 years of age.Linda leaves behind nephews Gary Poynter (Marie) and Jerry Poynter, great nephew Braeden and great niece Carly, dear friends Kathy Mills (Jonathan), David Beddoes (Cindy), Bob Lorenz and Carol Ovans.She...
Werner Arthur Kesel
Dec 12, 2022
September 30, 1939 – December 12, 2022Werner Kesel, loving husband of Heike Kretschmer, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the age of 83.Born in his beloved Alps on September 30, 1939, Werner moved to Calgary in the ‘60’s, and settled in Horse Creek Road, his “paradise” in 1994.Werner is survived by his two children, Nina and Chris...
Barry Russell Cross
Dec 10, 2022
June 20, 1953 – December 10, 2022It is with profound sadness; our family announces the passing of Barry Cross at the age of 69. He passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on Saturday, December 10, 2022.Barry was born on June 20, 1953 in Hanna, Alberta. He met and married his wife Lynne in Olds, Alberta....
James Kubota
Dec 7, 2022
James Kubota, 91 of Cochrane passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family and friends December 7, 2022.Jim was born on a Homestead in Milk River District to Takayuki Kubota and Anne (née Seidle), the oldest of five children. The Homestead years south of Raymond were full pioneer conditions. Carried water. No amenities. Coal was hauled from Lethbridge, meals...
Anne Denise Gregory
Nov 30, 2022
November 11, 1946 – November 30, 2022Forever in our hearts, we honour the passing of Anne Gregory, a beloved mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She was surrounded by love and passed in peace at the age of 76 on Wednesday November 30, 2022.Anne was mother of four children, Anne-Denise (Paul Lipman) of Cochrane, Jennie (Wade Randall and grandchildren Braden,...
David Lindsay Engelman
Nov 28, 2022
Dave Engelman, devoted husband of Linda Engelman and influential Dad of Lucy Engelman passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the age of 60.Those who had the pleasure of knowing Dave, know that he could never stop talking about his family, whether he was boasting about their adventures, showing off their cool matching tattoos, or reminiscing about the fun...
Roberta ‘Dawn’ (Née Danskin) Mcmaster
Nov 25, 2022
June 2, 1942 – November 25, 2022It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Dawn McMaster announce her passing on November 25, 2022. Dawn passed away peacefully at the age of 80 at her home in Calgary, Alberta after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her family.Dawn was born on June 2, 1942, in Goldfields, Saskatchewan and...
John Mills
Nov 16, 2022
March 26,1936-November 16,2022John passed away at age 86 peacefully early on the morning of November 16 at home with his wife Audrey by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 65 years Audrey (nee Liddle), children Stephen, Catherine & Janet. Grandchildren Christopher, Erin, Ryan, Chelsea, Tegan, Nicolette, Alexandra & Keelan. Great grandchildren Makenzie, Phoenix, Jeremiah, Monique,...
Jaqueline (Jackie) Margaret Flegel
Nov 13, 2022
November 10, 1936 – November 13, 2022It is with sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Jacqueline Margaret Flegel of Calgary, on November 13th, 2022, at South Health Campus Hospital, at the age of 86 years. Family was by her side.She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Denita Bush, Jamie Wood (Steve), and Glenn Flegel; grandchildren:...
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