All Obituaries

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...

We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather on May 1, 2022. Born in Bellevue on November 6, 1939 and raised on the family ranch in the Maycroft district. David is survived by his children Rob Heaton and Nicki (Todd) Goodreau. David has 11 Grandchildren, Geoffrey, Taylor, Trevor, and Alley (Goodreau), Emilie, Natalie, and Noel (Heaton), Allissa, Nicolas, Josh, and Jayson (Heaton) and 1 great-grandson Theo. David is predeceased by his wife, Joanne, son Kevin,...

Margaret Bullock of Pincher Creek, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2022, at the age of 81 years. She was the daughter of Dorothy and Herbert King. Margaret is survived by her two sons, Ian (Sarah), Adrian Bullock, and her brother Ken (Janet) King. Margaret was born on October 9th, 1940, in Hampton in Arden, UK. She studied comptometry and worked in this field for Rolls Royce aircraft engines. Then she met her husband Anthony (Tony) Bullock and married in 1965. Her two sons...

Passed away peacefully at home, on May 16, 2022 Mom was born in Westlock Alberta, September 1, 1932, to Joachim and Flora (Houle) Renaud.  She was the youngest of six children.  She married our Dad, Gordon Casey, on September 28, 1955.  They had seven children, Colleen (Francis) Cyr, Gail (Randy) Yaklin, Janet Casey, Susan (Kevin) Turner, Jo-Anne (Dan) Cote, Loretta (Terry) Jones, and Kathryn (Randy) Poole.  They had 13 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren: Joseph...

With sad hearts and gentle relief, we announce the passing of Eric Ernest Wright at the age of 77 years on May 20, 2022 at the Pincher Creek Hospital with family at his side. Eric will be remembered by his loving wife of 55 years, Myrna; son Jason and his partner Danny of Calgary; along with daughter Jody of Strathmore, and grandsons: Bailey, Emmitt and Tate. His brother-in-law, Al Gehman of Coleman, and other close relatives and friends near and far will also remember him. He is...

Vivian Rose Ragan, beloved wife of Jim Ragan, passed away with her family by her side on May 10, 2022, at the age of 65 years. Besides her loving husband Jim, Vivian is survived by her son Jesse and daughter Jaclyn (Brian) Hamilton, as well as her two adoring granddaughters, Jade and Devin Hamilton.  Also left to mourn are her sisters Joy Jensen and Gay (Jerry) Arnold, brother Leo Takasaki, and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents, Yukiharu...

The family of Irwin Durksen are sad to announce his passing on May 15, 2022. Irwin was born on April 21, 1951, to David Jr and Helen Durksen of Pincher Creek Alberta. Irwin leaves behind his wife of Fifty years, Denise, and his daughters; Sandra Helfrich (Cam) of Chilliwack and Stacey Durksen (Frank) of Cranbrook. Grandchildren; Morgan, Travis, Mackenzie, and Raychel.  Sister Dorothy McGladdery and Brother-in-laws Rick Lerik (Jackie), John Lerik (Darci), and many friends and...

Terry Conley of Pincher Creek, beloved husband and best friend of Linda Conley passed away on May 12, 2022, at the age of 78 yrs.  Besides his loving wife of 52 years, Linda; Terry is survived by his four children, Reed (Elizabeth) Conley, Jennifer (Duff) Gibson, Amanda (David) Willms, and Tyler (Ashley) Conley. Just as important to him, his AMAZING grandchildren: Bryce, Joshua, Kate, and Lane Conley; Gedion and Taye Gibson; Clark, Grayden, and Emery Willms; Morgan, Carter, and Mack...

It is with great sadness the family of Beverly Marie Hoglund, of Fort Macleod, announce her passing on Friday, April 29, 2022 at the age of 86.  Beverly was born in Wrentham, Alberta on August 3, 1935 to Melvin and Lois Hanson. She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Kenneth; her six daughters, Marilyn (Ritchie) Dunn, Sandra Hoglund, Joanne (Jeff) Romanuik, Gail Hoglund, Noreen Hoglund, Cindy (Mitch) Brown; four grandchildren, Wesley Dunn, Lindsay (Steve) Adams, Mark...

Marie Florence Butler passed away surrounded by loved ones at the Fort Macleod Health Centre on April 22, 2022, at the age of 74, after a battle with cancer. Marie was born in Fort Macleod Alberta where she and her husband Jim raised four sons. In 1989 the family moved to an acreage on Willow Creek, and Marie continued to be an active member in the community, serving in the Fort Macleod Hospital Auxiliary, volunteering at the community functions, as well as singing in the United Church...