Gladys was born in Claresholm on October 8,1930, the second child of six to Viggo and Elna Norgard. The family lived in town behind her father’s blacksmith shop. When Gladys was 14, the family moved to a farm northeast of Claresholm and becoming a farm girl suited her just fine.Gladys attended school, grades 1 to 12, in Claresholm. She was … Read more…
August 20, 1962 – April 8, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Val Dean Florence on the morning ofApril 8, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Val was born on August 20, 1962, at Calgary, AB to Gordon & Pat Florence. He was the third oldest of four children: one brother, Cal, … Read more…
March 2, 1931 – March 2, 2023 We announce the passing of our mot:her,our grandma, and our great gramma. Lorraine passed away peacefully on her 92nd birthday at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm.She leaves behind two daughters, Bev Nelson and Cindy Welsh, five grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents Jack and Edith … Read more…
Marcy lived a full, rich life spanning 85 years and spread across the country.A Remembrance Celebrationwill be held Saturday, April 15at the Stavely Community Centreat 1:00 p.m.Please wear something pink or purple to honour Marcy.Luncheon to follow by the Stavely Royal Purple Elks.
It is with great sadness that the family of Edward James Kennedy (Ted) announce his unexpected departure from this Earth on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the age of 71.Ted was born on Christmas Day, 1951 in Lethbridge, Alberta. When he was ten years old, the family moved to Red Deer, where Ted spent his formative years. He went on … Read more…
March 27, 1929 – March 27, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our favourite uncle, Ellis Norgard, passing on his 94th birthday.Ellis Martin Norgard was born March 27, 1929. He grew up on the farm in the Claresholm/Stavely area. After graduation he, along with his sister Grace, took over the operation of the family … Read more…
March 3, 1944 – March 29, 2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis Arden Fath announce his passing on March 29, 2023 at the age of 79 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sheryl, daughter Christine (Darren), son Carter (Amanda), as well as four grandchildren, Keanna, Brady, Kamden and Griffin who affectionately called him … Read more…