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…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ingerlise Pedersen, who passed away on November 30, 2025, in Claresholm, AB, at the age of 83 years.Ingerlise was born in December of 1941 in Ronde, Denmark. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 54 years, Karl Pedersen in December 2015.Ingerlise is lovingly survived by her daughter Karen … Read more…
Aug. 20, 1937 – Dec. 2, 2025It is with heavy hearts that the family of Marie Kalau announce her passing on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre.Left to mourn her passing are daughters Judy (Mark) Bruce, and Debie (Dean) Knapek; her grandchildren Christie (Frank), RJ, Michael (Danielle), Trish (Bob), and David (Chalee). Also 11 great grandchildren … Read more…
June 22, 1931 – November 25, 2025Surrounded by family, Marilyn Dimm passed away peacefully in Claresholm, Alberta, at 94 years of age.Marilyn was born in Chegoggin, NS to a fishing family, and was raised in nearby Sandford, NS. Marilyn attended Teacher’s College in Truro, NS, and then taught in Yarmouth, NS, and Knowlton, PQ, before taking the train west to … Read more…