WANNAMAKER, JAMES

Jim was born and raised in Claresholm, and is probably best remembered as the shop teacher at the Willow Creek Composite High School where he taught during the 1970s. Jim also served on the town council during the same time period.Big city life lured Jim to Calgary, where he continued to teach for a few years, but eventually traded his … Read more

Hester, Shirley Eva

Shirley Eva Hester passed away peacefully Monday, July 7, 2025 in Calgary, AB at the age of 89 years.She is lovingly remembered by her family, Peggy Carey; her three children and their families: son Ryan (Nicole) Carey and their kids: Easton and Dallas; daughter Jamie (Dillon) Casebeer and their kids: Brynlee and Lennon; son Blake (Jordan) Carey and their kids: … Read more

Weiss, Crystal Rae

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Crystal Rae Weiss of Nanton, Alberta, on July 11, 2025 at the age of 54.Born May 10, 1971 at the Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary, the beloved daughter of Leonard and Francess Weiss, of Claresholm. She grew up in High River, Coronation and moved to Claresholm in 1979, … Read more

TWISS, MICHAEL

Celebration of LifeHonouringDr. Michael TwissWho passed away May 7, 2025, at the age of 71 years after a brief battle with cancer.Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Highwood Centre, 128 5 Ave SW, High River, AB.Casual attire. Lunch will be served.Please RSVP by July 22 to 403-360-1364.

Leeb, Christl Marie

November 7, 1941 – July 3, 2025 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Christl Marie Leeb. Christl passed away on July 3rd, 2025, at the Claresholm General Hospital with family by her side at the age of 83.Christl is lovingly remembered by her children Michael Leeb and Monica Gustman (Jay); her sibling Mich Carl (Heather); sister-in-law Therese Spiller … Read more

Heward, Wilfred “Dwight”

October 21, 1949 – June 27, 2025 Dwight Heward, “Papa”, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27 at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Margaret Heward; his two daughters, Allison Foreman (Michael) and Mackenzie Graham (Troy); and his younger brother, Lynn (Michelle). His memory … Read more

Everett, Eleanor Louise

1937-2025 With sadness at her passing and hope in the resurrection with Christ our Lord we announce the passing of Eleanor Everett on July 3, 2025 at the Strathmore Hospital.Eleanor was born October 15, 1937 in Claresholm, Alberta to Fritz and Doris Johnson, growing up on the family farm east of the town. She married Ron Everett in 1960 and … Read more

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