Toone, Wilfred “Bill” Ernest

With heavy hearts, the family of Wilfred “Bill” Ernest Toone of Claresholm announce his passing on April 8, 2026, at the age of 79.Bill was born on November 21, 1946, in Claresholm, Alberta, to Gwendolyn Gibbie and Henri Toone. He was the second oldest of four children and was raised on the family farm five miles east of town, where his grandparents … Read more

Dr. Helmer, Martin

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Martin J. Helmer, of Claresholm.Martin passed away suddenly at his home in Mumbles, Wales, on March 14, 2026, at age 38.He was born in Claresholm in May 1987, son of Florence Guynup and Barry Helmer. Beloved husband of Michelle McLaren, a dear son-in-law of Don … Read more

Way, Barry Dwight

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Barry Dwight Way, born January 19, 1953, in Shawville, Quebec. Barry passed away peacefully at his home on March 28, 2026.Barry was predeceased by his parents, Florence Way (April 17, 2017) and Oswald Way (August 3, 2007), sister Judith Young (June 16, 2018), and brother Brian Way (March 7, 2010).He leaves behind his loving wife … Read more

Moyer, Marilyn

It is with great sadness that the family of Marilyn Moyer (Morrison) announce her passing on March 30, 2026. Marilyn was born on December 24, 1956 to Bill and Florence Morrison, inCalgary, AB. She spent her childhood in Cochrane, Okotoks and Tilley, Alberta. In 1975, she married David Moyer and had two sons, Dale and Garry, in Parkland, AB. In 1993, … Read more

Beaton, Ronald Gary

It is with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Ronald Gary Beaton, known as Gary all his life. He passed away peacefully at the Claresholm auxiliary on Saturday, March 21, 2026 after a two year illness at 79 years.Gary was born on August 9, 1946 in Lethbridge AB to Maxine and Albert Beaton. He was raised alongside of … Read more

Szostak, Len

Len passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026 to be with his forever partner Gail.Len was born in 1940, the first of 5 children, leading the way for Gordon, Margaret, Judy, and Ron whom he was always there for.Len worked in GM parts in Regina, Estavan, and Calgary. He and Gail resided in Calgary, a Cabin at Whispering Pines … Read more

Marr, Valerie Ruth (French)

Born September 16, 1958. Passed away March 10, 2026.  Val was born in the Cardston hospital, the daughter of Wallace and Inez French. She had two brothers, Monte and K.C, and two sisters, Melanie and Penny. The French family grew up on a ranch southwest of Hillspring. Val grew up in a real rodeo family. It was all rodeo, all … Read more

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