March 6, 1940 to January 11, 2026It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Patricia “Pat” Thompson, who slipped away in her sleep on January 11, 2026, at the age of 85. Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister-in-law, stepsister, aunt, cousin, friend to many and cherished by all who knew her. Pat is survived … Read more…

We are broken hearted to announce the passing of Leona Vondrasek (Schuler), January 10, 2026, at the age of 74, after a very brief illness from pancreatic cancer.Leona was born July 17, 1951, to Ray and Gene Schuler, in Natal, BC. When she was young, the family moved back to the Schuler farm outside Claresholm, Alberta. She and her five … Read more…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Devon Bradley Vadnais.Devon passed away January 8, 2026 at the age of 53, at Foothills Hospital in Calgary after a long fought battle with cancer.Devon grew up on the family ranch west of Claresholm on Meadow Creek Road. He resided on the farm until he went into the hospital.He … Read more…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Melvin Kopas on December 27, 2025 in High River at the age of 85.Lawrence (Larry) was born in Calgary on January 3, 1940, the youngest of six children. He was raised on the family farm west of Okotoks, where he attended school.After leaving school, Larry married Marjorie Stevenson … Read more…

Richard Burton of Claresholm, Alberta passed away at the Claresholm General Hospital in the presence of family on January 7, 2026. Rick is survived by his loving wife Colleen, daughter Kim (Darren), son Adam (Karli), and his most precious grandchildren Fara, Cate, Kassie and Blake.  Rick was predeceased by his wife Susan, and his parents Jean and Dr. Gordon Burton.Rick was born … Read more…

Patrick Lloyd Sherman, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026 at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.Born on August 18, 1939 in Claresholm, AB to Kathleen and Lloyd Sherman, he was raised west of town on the family farm before moving to Granum at age 9, where he attended school and was … Read more…

July 1, 1941 – December 27, 2025 It is with great sadness we say goodbye to our warm, caring, loving, and supportive Mother, Nanna and Great Nanna. Pam passed away peacefully with her family close on December 27, 2025 at the Claresholm General Hospital.Pam was born in Grimsby, England to George and Doris Taylor. She grew up in Grimsby with … Read more…