All Obituaries

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Linda McGarva on November 23, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on June 18, 1954, in Pincher Creek, Alberta. Linda was predeceased by her father Bob McGarva, and survived by her mother Marion McGarva, brothers Wayne McGarva (Bobi) and Ken McGarva (Prang), and sister Rita Kilkenny (Brandy). Linda had many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Linda loved her family, cats, gardening, quilting, various crafts,...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenichi “Ken” Kitagawa, of Pincher Creek, Alberta, beloved husband of the late Etsuko “Sue” Kitagawa, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the age of 93 years. Ken is survived by his brother Taxi (Doreen) Kitagawa, of Calgary, Alberta; his sister Minie Nakatsuru, of Calgary, Alberta; his daughter Terry (Brian) Miner, of Calgary, Alberta; his sons Jim (Wendy) Kitagawa, of Brooks, Alberta, and Ron Kitagawa of...

Roland Little Leaf, of Piikani Nation, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Lethbridge, Alberta, at the age of 68 years.A Two-day Wake Service was held at the family home on Saturday, November 25, 2023 and Sunday, November 26, 2023. A Funeral Service was held at 12:00pm on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Piikani Community Hall.Roland was laid to rest at his family plot following the Funeral Service.

It is with deep sadness that we wish to share the passing of Marjorie Melba Chapman.  To her friends and family, she was known as Jerry. She peacefully passed away after a long battle with cancer.Jerry was born in Lethbridge, Albera but lived in Fort Macleod her whole life.  She loved everything about small town living.  Jerry was a devoted mother, sister, daughter, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She was a member of many local coffee crews as she shared...

  Pat Johnson was a caring wife, mother, sister, and friend. She left this world on November 10, 2023, at the age of 76 years. Daughter to G. Alister (Al) Roberston and Carol (Bubs) Lakness, she was born on March 17, 1947, in Pincher Creek, Alberta.  She met her husband Robert (Bob) Johnson in Unity, Saskatchewan. They married on Aug 22, 1964, in Unity, and had two sons Rob and Don. As a family they moved back to Pincher Creek area in 1973, first living in Twin Butte and moving...

Delia Smith 1922~2023   Dee Margaret Smith Pincher Creek ~ Dee Margaret Smith, lovingly known as "Tea Granny" by her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and even great-great-great-grandchildren, steeped peacefully into the afterlife on November 7, 2023, in Pincher Creek, Alberta. She was born on May 17, 1922, in Pincher Creek, where her story began. Dee, a true connoisseur of life, now joins her late husband George, daughter Diane, and...

  Erna Greenly peacefully passed away at Vista Village in Pincher Creek, AB, on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.  We, her family, are thankful for a life well lived. She is now without pain and we all have so many wonderful memories of her.  Erna Greenly was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.   She is survived by her children: Linda (Chris), Kerry (Kathy), Brenda (KC) and Mark. She will be missed forever by...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ellen Maureen Schmidt at 68 years old. Ellen passed peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on November 6th , 2023. Ellen believed in family first. Her family circle was large and not always blood related. She always said it’s the people that want you, the ones that accept you for who you are, the ones who make you laugh that are important in life. She loved hard and made sure her home was always full of...

Mrs. Rosa Dewart, beloved wife of the Late Mr. Herb Dewart, passed away in Pincher Creek, Alberta, on November 5, 2023, at the age of 82 years.    In honour of Rosa's wishes, a Memorial Service will not take place.   Donations in Rosa's memory are appreciated and can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta.

Bob was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan to John and Betty (Cook) Schmidt on April 8, 1954, and passed away peacefully at his home in Pincher Creek, AB. He lived in Davidson, SK until he was 3, then briefly in Kamloops, B.C. when his family moved there in 1956. From Kamloops they moved to Pincher Creek, Alberta, where Bob resided until his death, except for short stints in various places for educational or work purposes. Bob attended Matthew Halton High School, then later, after gaining his...