November 25, 1930 – December 26, 2020 James Stanley Backstrom passed away at Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre on December 26, 2020 at the age of 90 years. He was predeceased by his son Patrick. James is survived by his loving wife Yvonne, sister Jessie Deacon, sons Brian and Perry, daughters Brenda and Wendy, step-daughter Donna and step-sons Douglas, Dean … Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…