DeMaere, Donald A.

July 18, 1941 ~ January 5, 2023It is with great sadness that the family of Donald A. DeMaere announce his sudden passing on January 5, 2023, at the age of 81.Don was born in Claresholm on July 18, 1941 to Francis and Edith DeMaere. He grew up in a busy country household, with five other siblings, east of Granum. He … Read more

Slovak, Elizabeth “Bette”

Elizabeth “Bette” Margaret Slovak passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Foothills Hospital following a stroke. Leaving this place just in time for a Heavenly New Year’s Eve Ball.She was born September 18, 1930, the eldest daughter of Walter and Annie Sherman, in Lethbridge. She became an older sister to Lorraine Winget and Carol … Read more

Drist, Gerald

1939 – 2023Gerald Drist, beloved husband of Marlene Drist, passed away in Taber on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the age of 83 years.Gerald will be privately remembered by his family. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.  Besides his loving wife Marlene, Gerald is survived by his children Joanne Gorko of Medicine Hat and her children James, … Read more

Symonds, Lois (Nee Arnestad)

It is with great sadness that the family of Lois Symonds announces her passing, at the age of 93, surrounded by loved ones onSunday, December 25, 2022 at the Claresholm General Hospital. Lois was born on August 25, 1929 in Claresholm. She would start her schooling in Claresholm and finish in Stavely. She was the middle child of Nellie and Olaf … Read more

Sanders, Brenda Marie

January 5, 1953 – December 23, 2022It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Brenda Marie Sanders on Friday, December 23, 2022, in Claresholm, Alberta. Brenda will be greatly missed by her daughter Diana, son Darren (Shannon) and grandkids Kaya and Cale. She will also be greatly missed by sisters Donna (Gord) Schwindt, Sharon Monical and Janice Munro and … Read more

Russell, Alexander Gordon

June 3, 1941 – December 21, 2022It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alex at the age of 81 years old on December 21, 2022, in Fort Macleod, Alberta.A proud and independent man, Alex was a loving husband to Margo and a devoted father to Alexandra. He wore his heart on his sleeve and … Read more

Coutts, Olive Diane

June 26, 1944 – December 26, 2022It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Mom. She was born June 26th in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, the second child in her family. Mom took her early schooling in Smiley and later in Kindersley. She was active in the church youth group where she met our Dad, and married … Read more

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