March 27, 1942 – November 25, 2024 Carolynn passed away peacefully with family be her side.  She will be sadly missed by her husband of 65 years, LaVerne; daughter Jackie (Greg Swinamer) and son Robert (Sarah); grandchildren Kyle (Bailey Swinamer), Taryn (Donald Switzer); and great grandchildren Julia & Kendal Switzer & Corben Swinamer.  She is also survived by her sisters … Read more…

March 11, 1939 – November 10, 2024 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Marion DeWeese of Claresholm, Alberta on November 10, 2024.Marion initially trained and worked as a hairdresser, but found that Alberta Government Telephones was a more reliable employer and then worked as a telephone operator. Marion married John DeWeese in 1958, and left … Read more…

October 16, 1937 – November 10, 2024 Darlene Ellefson was born on October 16, 1937 in Prince Albert, SK.She attend various schools through her growing up years, including Sacred Hearts Convent in Calgary; and St. Michael’s Convent in Pincher Creek. She went on to attend Olds College, which is where she met George Robinson. George and Darlene were later married … Read more…

Passed away November 16, 2024 Ross Wayne Shearer, age 85, passed away November 16, 2024 in Claresholm, Alberta.He will be greatly missed by his family: wife of 62 years, Sharon; sons, Brent (Maureen) and Todd (Suzanne); sister Janet Curle; and brother Mark Shearer (Julie); five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, as well as cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by … Read more…

September 1, 1923 – June 12, 2022 It is with numerous emotions (now Britishly permitted) that the family of Diane sadly announce that she has decided not to wait for the 100 year salutation from HRH Queen Elizabeth, but rather to depart.Born Olive Mollie Reed September 1, 1923 at Blakeney, Norfolk, England, daughter of Alice Reed.Diane “alias” Olive Mollie lost … Read more…

August 23, 1943 – October 31, 2024 John will be forever remembered by his children James (Julia) Coates and Helen (Cole) (Thompson), sister Karen (Barteaux), niece Hillary (Barteaux), nephew Matthew (Barteaux) and grandchildren Lauren, Nicholas and Christopher (Ambeault), and Victoria (Coates). John is predeceased by his father Robert John (Coates) and mother Margaret Grace (Cullen).John was born on August 23, … Read more…

She was tough enough to defy the odds, but inevitably they turned for Virginia, early Monday, November 4, 2024, peacefully with April beside her.Virginia was an only child, a grandchild of Alberta homesteaders. Her’s was a life well lived, in many locations from her birthplace in Calgary, school years in Okotoks to raising a family in Winnipeg. There were many … Read more…