Harvey Antoine Bourassa of Fort Macleod, passed away peacefully at the Community Support Beds in Fort Macleod on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the age of 94 years. He is survived by his special lady friend Janet Watmough, his children Kathy (Ted Kerber), Ken, and Terry; grandchildren Kory (Sandy), Derian (Sophie), Austin (Saya), Morgan, Angelica, Juliette; great grandchildren Tyler, Tanner … Read more…
May 20, 1960 – July 5, 2024It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Anita Walker at the age of 64 years.Anita grew up in Saskatoon and Regina, spending many summers at the family cottage at Candle Lake before moving to Alberta where she met her husband Rick. They met while working in Banff and where … Read more…
January 5, 1928 – June 29, 2024.Jaroslava “Jerry” Vejvoda passed away in Claresholm on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the age of 96.Jaroslava was born on the family homestead in Třemšín near Prahatice in former Czechoslovakia. Growing up in rural Bohemia showed her how to survive in difficult situations with hard work, perseverence, and making the most out of what … Read more…
Janice Karen Graham Hanson passed into the loving arms of Jesus, surrounded by her husband Dick, and three daughters on June 22, 2024, at the age of 91. Janice was the youngest, and only daughter of four children born to Myron and Jeannette Graham at the family farm north of Beresford, South Dakota.At age 18, Jan moved from the farm to … Read more…
John Charles Bennett was born August 27, 1939, in Calgary, AB, to Charles Vincent Bennett, Jr., & Mary Winnifred (Bell) Bennett, and died October 29, 2023, of Covid, in Elk Point, AB.Predeceased by his baby brother Arthur (1947), wife Mary (1988), father (1999), mother (2007), and brother Ralph (2019). Survived by niece Elaine Bradshaw (husband Andy, children Stephen, Julie, Nathan, … Read more…
March 28, 1941 – June 20, 2024Douglas Brian Darch, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected community member, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm.Doug was born on March 28, 1941 in Claresholm to Fred and Beatrice Darch. He remained a lifelong resident of the Claresholm community.Doug is survived by his … Read more…
December 18, 1947 – April 25, 2024On April 25, 2024, just after 7:00 p.m., Irene Gladstone slipped quietly away.Right then, the world lost a bunch of thingsSome of its happinessSome of its welcoming friendlinessOne if its better read mindsAnd an awful lot of its love for booksIrene’s passion for books will live on. She donated her books and bookshelves to … Read more…