OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cochrane, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Helga Ella Margarete Bandeen
Apr 29, 2023
August 31, 1924 – April 29, 2023Helga was a strong and tenacious women and was the glue that held her family together. Helga had a kind heart and loved unconditionally.Helga was born in Alt Strelitz, Germany, August 31, 1924. She had a wonderful childhood growing up with close family and friends. During the war her life was difficult and full...
Garry Keith Kirkpatrick
Apr 27, 2023
September 14, 1953 – April 27, 2023It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Garry Kirkpatrick on Thursday, April 27th, 2023. Garry went peacefully with his family by his side.Garry was born on Sept 14th1953 in the Town of Shaunavon Saskatchewan. He had a beautiful wife of 35 years Shelly who he married on April 9th, 1988. They...
Margaret Isabelle (Nee Brown) Rothery
Apr 25, 2023
July 7, 1932 – April 25, 2023Marg passed away with her children Kim, Kevin & Blaine by her side. Left to mourn with them are many nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends.Marg had spent the last month of her life at Agape Hospice. She received wonderful care by Agape’s exceptional staff. Their care also extended to us, her family. We...
Nelda Lila (Nee Nowlin) Sharp
Apr 25, 2023
February 26, 1938 – April 25, 2023Nelda (Nowlin) Sharp was born in Banff, Alberta and grew up on a ranch (now called the Griffin Ranch) until she started school in Cochrane Alberta. The years she lived at the ranch were very special to her. When she was old enough to go to school the family moved to Cochrane and she...
Meaghan Kate Foley
Apr 24, 2023
It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Meaghan Kate Foley on April 24, 2023 at the age of 22.Meaghan is survived by her sisters Ciara and Fiona, her parents Anne and Hudson, her grandparents Suzanne and Raymond Toal and Sheila Foley, her aunts and uncles Alice Toal (Scott), Paul Toal (Jenn), Tara...
Charles Hupkes
Apr 23, 2023
August 30, 1945 – April 23, 2023In loving memory – Charles Hupkes of Cochrane, AB passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 with family by his side. He was born on August 30, 1945 and lived near Bottrel and in Cochrane, AB.Charles had a personal relationship with Jesus, and it was evident in the love and care he gave to...
Frederick Donald Iverson
Apr 19, 2023
June 27, 1930- April 19, 2023A life well lived has come to an end as a gentle spirit left this earth. Frederick Donald Iverson passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2023, at Foothills Hospital in Calgary. Fred was born on June 27, 1930, on a homestead near Preeceville, Saskatchewan. His family is deeply saddened by his death and will miss...
Edna Martha Munro
Apr 17, 2023
1931 – 2023Born in 1931 at the Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary, Edna Martha Munro, nee Cullen, passed away peacefully in the Canmore Hospital Monday morning April 17, 2023 at the age of 92. A daughter of William and Martha Cullen of Springbank she had six siblings: four sisters, Louise, Bette, Jean, and Margaret along with two brothers, Bill and...
Jason Alexander Low
Apr 15, 2023
1972 – 2023To say that Jason touched many lives would be a massive understatement. He had a 31-year career with Redwood Meadows Emergency Services, as a firefighter, an EMT, and a Fire Communications Officer, taking care of the community both in front of and behind the scenes in so many ways. RMES and many other departments counted on him to...
Ronald George “Ron” Moynihan
Apr 11, 2023
1945 – 2023Ron was born in Lethbridge in 1945 to Dr. Irvin W. and Dorothy (Hardy) Moynihan and passed away on April 11, 2023. In his boyhood he lived in Vancouver, Ottawa and Calgary. Ron graduated from the University of Calgary with a BSc in Chemical Engineering. His work took him to many parts of the world which he and...
Vaughn Robert Yourth
Apr 11, 2023
December 23, 1940 – April 11, 2023Vaughn Robert Yourth passed away peacefully at Rockyview Hospital in Calgary on Tuesday April 11, 2023, in his 82nd year. Vaughn Youth of Cochrane, dearly loved by Sylvia Maguire, father to Robert Yourth (Colinda) of Cobden, Ontario, Tamara Kay (Brian) of Calgary, Lana Edwards (Doug) of Calgary, and Grant Yourth (Mandy) of Airdrie.Vaughn will...
Mark Malcolm Stormoen
Apr 10, 2023
July 7, 1965 – April 10, 2023With great sadness we announce the passing of Mark Stormoen on Monday April 10th, 2023 in Calgary Alberta at the age of 57.Mark was born in Stettler, Alberta on July 7th, 1965, to his parents Gerald Gustav Stormoen and Marilyn Arlene Price. Mark grew up in Carstairs, Alberta. He graduated from Huge Southerland High,...
Robert “Cowboy Bob” Bowersock
Apr 9, 2023
“Cowboy Bob”April, 1955 – April, 2023Robert was born in Pincher Creek, Alberta. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Robert loved every aspect of nature from walking to relaxing but mainly fishing. Robert will be greatly missed by all that knew his gentle and generous heart.A celebration of life will be held for Robert...
Maria Anna Lydia Lawson (Nee Wagner)
Mar 31, 2023
September 9, 1955 – Mankota, SaskatchewanMarch 31, 2023 – Calgary, AlbertaMaria Lawson, beloved wife of Doug Lawson, of Calgary, AB passed away at home on March 31, 2023 at the age of 67 years.Maria was born in Mankota, SK and lived in Mankota, Swift Current, Calgary and Burnaby before returning to Calgary in the late 70s. For most of her...
David Wade Mellor
Mar 30, 2023
June 7, 1930 – March 30, 2023Born June 7, 1930 in Dewsbury, Yorkshire. Predeceased by his wife, Stella Ann of nearly 60 years, his younger brother, Peter; mother, Kathleen and father, Clifford Mellor.Survived by his sister Jean residing in the UK, his 3 daughters, Penelope, Karen, and Christine and 6 grandchildren, Michael, Deirdrie, Matthew, Alexis, Joshua and Sarah. There were...
Donna Marie Cochrane
Mar 28, 2023
October 14, 1943 – March 28, 2023It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Donna Cochrane on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta.Donna was a devoted wife to her husband Bill Cochrane for over 59 years and together they raised 3 sons, Rob (Jen), Chris (Leslie) and Ted (Andrea). She was a...
William ( Bill ) Edward Durrell
Mar 27, 2023
May 21,1955 – March 27, 2023The family of Bill Edward Durrell is saddened to announce the passing of their husband, father, grandfather and brother on March 27, 2023. Bill is survived by his wife Jeanne, children Steve (Sharon), Troy and Reed; grandchildren Caleb, Caspian and Carter; sisters Kathy Frey (Ken), Janet Hart (Steve) and Colleen Sax (Bob). He is also...
Martha Katharina Daniel
Mar 24, 2023
June 20, 1927 – March 24, 2023Our beautiful mother Martha Katharina Enck was born in Gescher Germany on June 20, 1927.She fell in love and was engaged after a very short courtship. She married our Papa Hans Rudi Daniel at the age of 25 in 1952. Soon she found herself on a month long arduous journey by ship to Canada...
Dale Richard Caron
Mar 3, 2023
March 4, 1949 – March 3, 2023The family of Dale Richard Caron is saddened to announce the passing of their husband, father, grandfather and brother on March 3, 2023. Dale is survived by his wife Judy, children Darcy Caron, Dawn (Mike) Lashmar, Jackie (Gord) Milgate and Debbie Kudlik (Josh); grandchildren Kohen & Elijah Lashmar, Kaylynn (Adam) Milgate, Mason (Kelly) Milgate,...
Floyd Neilon
Feb 26, 2023
In Loving MemoryIt is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Floyd Neilon on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the age of 84. He was a devoted family man and astute businessman.Floyd was a loving husband to Jeanie for over 62 years, father to Gerry (Gail) and Cindy (Keith), and marvelous grandfather and great-grandfather to...