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Phyllis Lynn Rankin-Pruden
Feb 23, 2023
June 10, 1948 – Journey to the next world – February 23, 2023My Mom, Phyllis Pruden, passed away on February 23rdat Bethany Cochrane (LTC) at the age of 74, due complications from her PLS (Primary Lateral sclerosis) and lung cancer. My Dad (David) and I were with her on her last day with us. Holding her to let her know...
Kelly Richard Biggar
Feb 22, 2023
October 7, 1951 – February 22, 2023With sorrow we announce the passing of Kelly Richard Biggar on February 22, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 71. Kelly was born on October 7, 1951 in Calgary, Alberta.Kelly is survived by his sons, Derek Biggar and Dustin Biggar; grandchildren, Holly and Brooke; sisters, Normajean Kinch (Jon), Tim Biggar (Joanne), Colleen...
Geraldine Anne Dzus
Feb 13, 2023
October 12, 1942 – February 13, 2023With deep sorrow we announce the passing of our mom Gerri on February 13, 2023 at the age of 80.Gerri was born in Westlock, Alberta. She lived in a few places in Alberta before settling in Cochrane, Alberta with her two children. Gerri will always be remembered as a strong and resilient person.We will...
Mildred Mae Davies
Feb 12, 2023
January 24, 1931 – February 12, 2023It is with great sorrow that the family of Mildred Davies announces her passing on February 12, 2023, at the age of 92. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed.Born in 1931 at home on the family farm east of Nanton to Harold and Sarah Garbutt, Mildred was...
Norma Jean Burt (Nee Barber)
Feb 8, 2023
January 22, 1921 – February 8, 2023Please join the family for a Celebration of Life in honour of Norma on Friday, May 26th at 3:30 pm at 43232 Cochrane Lake Rd West. Dress casual, and, if desired, please wear something purple!Food and refreshments to follow!Our beautiful and inspirational mom, aunt, Nana and friend passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2023,...
“Birdie” Bertha Louise (Nee Branan) Archer
Feb 8, 2023
May 11, 1931 (Winnipeg) – February 8, 2023 (Calgary)Birdie was a sunny spirit with an infectious smile and a “can do”, positive attitude. She brightened every room she walked into and lit up the many communities in which she lived and served. She passed away gently on the morning of Feb 8, 2023. Birdie is lovingly remembered by her sons...
Arlene Mary Harmeson
Feb 4, 2023
July 4, 1935 – February 4, 2023We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Arlene on Saturday February 4, 2023 at the Strathmore Hospital at the age of 87 years, after a brief illness.Arlene was born in Gull Lake, SK to Inez and Emanuel Tetzloff and moved to Calgary at a young age. In 1956 she married...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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