All Obituaries

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Donna Lee Marie Trodden (Aubin, Kletke) on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the age of 68. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. Donna was the beloved middle daughter of the late Eldon and Gertie Trodden of Pincher Creek, AB.  Donna was born on July 6, 1954, in Pincher Creek, where she grew up, graduating from St. Michael's School. She stayed fairly close, making her homes in...

It is with profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Sher (Sherrill) Marie Westoby at the young age of 62, in her home on December 8, 2021. She leaves behind her daughter Bobbi Foulds (Dave) and children Damon and Connor, her daughter Nikki Butler-Westoby and her children Destinee, James and Mary, niece Shawna Koch and her children Nikayla and Cameron. Many Aunts, Uncles, countless cousins, friends & colleagues will also miss her. But a special mention must be made for Ed...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jonathan James Kelly Courchesne-van Gool  (JJ) of Pincher Creek/Fort Macleod, Ab. On Dec 4 2020.at the age of 26 years old due to heart and diabetes compilations.  JJ was born April 28, 1994 in Pincher Creek, Ab to Patricia van Gool.  As a young man he grew up loving his Ford trucks, rodeoing, camping, fishing, and his Army Cadet Corp 2309.  Where he excelled and would go on to travel to Whitehorse and Vernon...

He was a hell of a cowboy - tough as nails to the bitter end. Robert Morris Tourond took his last breath, in his sleep, on the evening of Tuesday, September 13th 2022, at the Fort Mcleod Hospital. Bob was born in 1941 to parents Robert and Hazel Tourond, in Port Alberni, BC. He grew up in the Pincher Creek/ Crowsnest area, where he and his sister Bertha enjoyed their childhood roaming the outdoors at the various lumber camps where Robert and Hazel worked. He quickly developed a love both...

Surrounded by her family, Phyllis Jean Cleland passed away peacefully on September 24,2020. Jean was born on March 19, 1924 to Wes & Eudora Thomas at Fishburn District, Pincher Creek.  She was raised in Utopia area with 1 brother Bob, and 4 sisters, Bessie Halton, Shirley Mitchell, Audrey Gross and Grace Fitzpatrick. She went to school in the Utopia District and then to Pincher Creek High for later grades. Then on to Normal school in Calgary for teaching.  She taught school...

Mary Levere Hoselton of Coaldale, Alberta, passed away after a lengthy illness on September 12, 2022, at the age of 58 years. Besides Mary's loving companion Warren Culham, she is survived by her daughter Valerie, sons: Justin, Colby, and Travis, grandchildren: Christian, Landon, Haileigh, Austin, and Ethan, sister Beth, brothers: Norm, Bob, and Joel, as well as her half-brother Joe and half-sister Lori.  Mary was predeceased by her parents Carl and Mildred, and daughter Taryn...

The family of Diane Friesen sadly announce her passing at the Fort Macleod Community Transition Beds on September 4, 2022.  Diane is survived by two daughters: Debbie (Carl) Palmer and Karen Friesen, also four grandsons: Daylan Bergen, John Friesen, Keelan (Susanna) Palmer and Brandon Palmer.  Mom was widowed early in life, but she maintained her joy and happiness through the years. She had a deep love for her God Jehovah and a strong conviction in the Bible's promise of a...

Clara McRae of Hillcrest, Alberta passed away peacefully on Friday evening, August 26, 2022 at the age of 68 years.  She was born on June 29, 1954 to Archie and Patience Parsons in Vanderhoof, British Columbia and was the oldest girl in a family of five. In 1959, the family moved from Vanderhoof to a farm near Daysland, Alberta. Clara attended grade school in Bawlf, Alberta and then moved to Edmonton and attended the University of Alberta where she studied to become a Registered Nurse....

Doris Rowledge passed away peacefully on Thursday May 5, 2022, with her family by her side. Over her final few weeks, Doris was able to visit in person and on video calls with all her family members and she felt deeply loved and truly at peace. Early Years Doris was born in Stavely, Alberta on December 12, 1930, to Bert and Lola Johnson. She lived on her family’s farm in Happy Valley until she was 9, riding a horse to school every day with her older brother Don. In 1939, she and her...

The world lost a wonderful person Thursday, September 1, 2022 and we will never be the same without Henry Hagen, beloved husband of Bev Hagen, in our lives. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.