Black, Denton Floyd

August 6, 1941 – Grande Prairie, AlbertaJanuary 13, 2023 – Calgary, AlbertaIt is with great sadness that we are announcing the passing of our father Denton Black and beloved husband to his late wife Christa Black of Claresholm, Alberta. Denton passed peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 81 years with his daughters by his side in … Read more

Bietz, Vivian Margaret

Vivian Margaret Bietz of Claresholm passed away at home onJanuary 11, 2023 at 66 years of age.Vivian was born March 7, 1956 in High River as the youngest of four daughters to Paul and Edna Bietz.She is survived by her sisters Paulette Schulte (Fred) of Edmonton and Linda Findlay (John) of Calgary, brother-in-law Brett Gale of Calgary, nieces and nephews … Read more

Whitehead, Jacob (Jake)

1930-2022Jacob (Jake) Sorensen Whitehead was born March 7, 1930 in Cardston, AB and passed away at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm at the age of 92 on December 23, 2022.He was predeceased by his twin brother James (Jim), parents Samuel and Blanche, his sister Stella and brothers Lee-Noy, George, Alfred and Buddy Whitehead.Jake grew up in Claresholm … Read more

Patterson, Ernest

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

Hoare, Mike

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

Hall, Kathleen “Kathy”

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

DeMaere, Norma E.

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

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