All Obituaries

Bruce Kelman of Fort Macleod, Alberta, beloved husband of Evelyn (Pookkaakii) Kelman, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 25, 2021, at the age of 83 years, at home with family by his side.  Dad said, “I want to go like my Granny Waplington having a cup of tea and then going to sleep.” Bruce was born on October 27, 1937, to Lydia Waplington (Gordon Kelman) and Donald Stewart. Dad met mom at Old Sun Residential school in 1958 and they were married by following year on...

Keith Edwin Rieder passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on May 31, 2021 at the age of 74 years. Keith was born on September 4, 1946 in Oxbow, Saskatchewan to Philip and Eileen Rieder. He grew up in Frobisher with his older sisters Sylvia, Phyllis and big brother Lawrence. Keith’s oilfield experience started in Southeast, Saskatchewan at the age of 17 years old with Commonwealth Drilling. He later moved into oilfield maintenance, working for his brother in law Bruno, at...

Joe Bergman of Pincher Creek, Alberta, passed away after lengthy illness on the 25th of May, 2021 at the age of 77 years. Born July 21, 1943 in Maywood, Illinois, on the territories of Kiikaapoi, Peoria, Kaskaskia, Bodéwadmiakiwen, Myaamia, Očhéthi, and Šakówiŋhe people, he graduated from Regina High School in Iowa City, and obtained a BSc from the State University of Iowa in 1965. Joe continued on to complete a Master of Arts in Chemistry at University of...

On Monday, May 17th, a sister, aunt, mother, and grandmother – more affectionately and to her dismay called ‘granny’, left a sudden gaping hole in the hearts of her family.  Born prematurely on January 11, 1939 in rural Pincher Creek, she arrived with a fighting spirit that continued throughout her life. Fresh out of high school, Bessie McLeod married her husband of 56 years, Gordon Carlson, and together they raised their three children and were still in love 56 years...

LeBlanc, Joseph Ulysse September 11, 1935 - May 10, 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joe at the Pincher Creek Health Centre at the age of 85 years.  He will be greatly missed by his wife of 31 years, Gloria; his six children, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; as well as many other dear relatives and friends. Joe was very active, he greatly enjoyed camping, fishing and doing road trips. He was the president of the Huddleston Seniors' Centre...

Doris was born on December 6, 1934 in Flin Flon, Manitoba to Jean and Albert Hopkins. She was always proud of being from the North and returned to the family cabin at Blondie's Beach (named after her father) to spend her summers once she retired.   She travelled to Europe and Australia before attending the University of Toronto for a year. She worked for the federal government for many years, starting in the Northwest Territories, before ending her career with Parks Canada at...

  It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, Herb.    Herbert Edwin Emmott was born in Manville, AB to Arthur and Eva Emmott on September 30, 1925. He passed away at the Pioneer Lodge in Fort Macleod on April 26, 2021 at the age of 95.    Herb grew up on the family farm near Manville and took all of his schooling in that area. He made and kept many life-long friends from the...

I have been a very fortunate guy all of my life.  My parents, Joyce & Clarence Norgard, gave me a supportive and loving upbringing, along with 5 brothers. I was born in Lethbridge on June 13, 1954.  My parents moved our family to Fort Macleod in 1955, where I spent my childhood and most of my adult life.  Growing up, I played hockey, baseball, and joined Cadets.  By staying in Fort Macleod, I was able to remain close with so many lifelong friends. I had a great...

  Lowry Gordon Toombs, the beloved husband of Donna Houston, passed away after a series of longterm illnesses on April 21, 2021, at the age of 70.  He was the third child of Gordon and Mary Toombs, he was born on July 12, 1950. As a child, he was raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, Carrot River and Regina, Saskatchewan, Topeka, Kansas and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lowry was always driven to be the best at anything he touched and would excel at whatever he set his mind to. A jack of all...

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mom, gramma and great gramma, Marlene, on April 9, 2021. Marlene passed peacefully at home with her family by her side. Marlene was born in Toronto, Ontario to Gordon and Dorothy (Pike) Wake. She was the youngest of two children and shared a special bond with her older brother Ron. Growing up in southern Ontario she shared a love of animals big and small with her Dad and they raised everything from...