McGill – Thomas Joseph Earl “Joe”

Thomas Joseph Earl McGill, “Joe”, was born in Brockville, Ontario on June 19, 1944, the youngest of 4 children to David and Rita McGill. Joe was raised between Brockville and White Lake and the open road brought him to Alberta in his 30s. Taught by his big brother Ron, Joe began his lifelong beloved career as a truck driver at … Read more

O’Neill, Lyal

Lyal Norval O’Neill passed away peacefully at the Claresholm General Hospital on Monday, December 21, 2020, at the age of 66 years after a long, determined battle with cancer. Lyal was born in Lafleche, Saskatchewan, the sixth of nine children to Oswald and Lilianne (née Croisetiere) O’Neill. Lyal grew up on the family farm near Lafleche; after graduating, he went … Read more

Thompson, Robert (Bob) George

August 1, 1928 – November 30, 2020 It is with great sadness the family of Bob Thompson announce his peaceful passing at the Claresholm General Hospital on Monday, November 30, 2020, at the age of 92.  Bob is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elaine (Nowlin), son: Bryan (Debbie) Thompson, daughter: Arlene (Hugh) MacOdrum, grandchildren: Amy (Steve) Carver, Chris (Sandia) … Read more

FOX, Kathleen

Kathleen Fox passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Debby (Merv) Robertson; and son, David (Elaine) Fox; 7 granddaughters; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers: Ken (Bev) Hoglund, Marvin (Gaynor) Hoglund, Gary (Vellrie) Hoglund, Jack (Judy) Hoglund, and Ben (Darlene) Hoglund; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Merv (1999); son, … Read more

Gassner, Donald Edward

Donald Edward Gassner passed away peacefully in Brooks, AB on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Born on April 13th, 1930 in Kindersley, SK to Fred & Wilhemine (Minnie) Gassner, where he was raised on the farm with his 10 brothers and sisters. Hard work was instilled in each of them at an early age and … Read more

HOWAT, Viola (Vi)

Viola Howat of Claresholm, AB, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the age of 98 years. Mom is lovingly remembered by her three daughters, Myrna Barteski, Lynne (Curtis) Mitchell and Lori (Kevin) English; ten grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and her sister, Alyce Snider. She was predeceased by her husband, Manny; her daughter, Donna, her grandson … Read more

Rush, Holly D. (Bexte)

Dec 25,1958 – October 30,2020 It is with great sadness the (Bexte) Rush family announces the passing of Holly D. Rush in her home surrounded by loved ones October 30, 2020. Holly D. Rush is survived by her devoted and loving husband Roger Rush; her three daughters Nicole (Dustin) Jewett, Natasha Rush, Michelle (Alfie) Hieb; Grandchildren: Carissa Jewett, Kayla Jewett, … Read more

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