September 25, 1936 – December 24, 2022Words cannot express our profound sadness on the passing of our beloved father, husband, brother, and grandfather, Ernie Patterson. To everyone who was fortunate to know him, Ernie was kind, thoughtful, generous, caring, and the nicest guy you would ever want to meet. A true gentleman and man of integrity.Ernest (Ernie) Roderick Patterson was … Read more…
It is with great sadness that the family of Mike Hoare announce his passing on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Claresholm General Hospital.Mike was born on October 9, 1946, in Calgary, Alberta. His mother Jean Hoare and father Stanley Hoare brought him home to Driftwillow Ranch on the banks of the Willow Creek. He would call this home for … Read more…
June 3, 1948 ~ January 9, 2023Kathy (Kohkonen) Hall passed away January 9th, 2023, in Calgary surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Kathy is predeceased by her parents Betty and Raymond Kohkonen and her beloved husband Brent. Kathy is survived and will be missed by her children Kiima (Rich) Cree, Ryan (Terra) Hall, Todd (Dusty) Hall, Kyle (Annie) Hall, Karli … Read more…
August 7, 1942 ~ January 6, 2023It is with great sadness that the family of Norma E. DeMaere (nee Dahl) announce her passing on January 6, 2023, at the age of 80.Norma was born in Claresholm on August 7, 1942. She grew up on a farm on the eastern outskirts of Claresholm and was the only child of Nels and … Read more…
July 18, 1941 ~ January 5, 2023It is with great sadness that the family of Donald A. DeMaere announce his sudden passing on January 5, 2023, at the age of 81.Don was born in Claresholm on July 18, 1941 to Francis and Edith DeMaere. He grew up in a busy country household, with five other siblings, east of Granum. He … Read more…
Elizabeth “Bette” Margaret Slovak passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Foothills Hospital following a stroke. Leaving this place just in time for a Heavenly New Year’s Eve Ball.She was born September 18, 1930, the eldest daughter of Walter and Annie Sherman, in Lethbridge. She became an older sister to Lorraine Winget and Carol … Read more…
1939 – 2023Gerald Drist, beloved husband of Marlene Drist, passed away in Taber on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the age of 83 years.Gerald will be privately remembered by his family. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com. Besides his loving wife Marlene, Gerald is survived by his children Joanne Gorko of Medicine Hat and her children James, … Read more…