Kelly, Alvin Wesley

August 4, 1935 ~ January 20, 2023It is with great sadness that the family of Alvin Kelly announce his passing on Friday, January 20, 2023 in Calgary.As a boy, Alvin made the trek from Alberta to Port Coquitlam with his family in an old car, finding their future home when they ran out of gas.  As a young man Alvin … Read more

Hudson (Slettede), Sonja Lillian

September 28, 1936 – January 21, 2023It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sonja Lillian Hudson (Slettede) and honour her life. She was the eldest child of three and was born Sept. 28, 1936, to Joe and Lilly Slettede.She was born in Claresholm and raised in town. After High School, she went to Normal School in … Read more

Osaka, Eichi Lloyd

October 13, 1939 ~ January 18, 2023Eichi was born in New Westminster, BC; and worked as a mechanic for many years then retired in Claresholm, AB.He will be forever remembered for his love of camping, fishing, golfing, working on vehicles with his step-son and grandson and spending time with family.He is survived by his wife Karen; step-son Raymond (Charlotte); grandchildren … Read more

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

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