All Obituaries

Paul Byron Nielson, a beloved son, brother and uncle passed away on 2 June 2026 in Fort Macleod, Alberta at the age of 74 years. He is predeceased by his father and mother and is survived by siblings Lloyd (Eileen) Nielson of Denver, Myrle (Barney) Taylor of Strathmore, Norma (Ralph) Guenther of Oklahoma City, Darlene (Everett) Speidel of Edmonton and Joanne Nielson of Fort Macleod. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  Paul was born in Calgary, Alberta on 30 ...

Cindy Ann Day Chief   Kakato’siikiinaakii (Shining Star Woman) December 16, 1973 – May 25, 2026 With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, the family announces the sudden passing of our beloved Cindy Ann Day Chief. She peacefully passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 52, surrounded by her family at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. Cindy was born on December 16, 1973, in Cardston, Alberta, to the late Edmund Wolf Child and Doris (Dorice) Day ...

  SLIDESHOW: https://youtu.be/7Aa2JzzDQtI VIDEO RECORDING: https://youtu.be/FwNkFKPYu0Y   Betty (Elizabeth Martyntje) Ashley went to be with her Saviour on May 21st, 2026, having made her 90th Birthday.  Born to Jacobus and Maria Vandervalk on March 26th, 1936, in Fort Macleod, she was the long-awaited girl after five boys. Betty was raised on the Vandervalk homestead until her father made a career change taking her to Calgary for a time then to Nelson and Balfour ...

Born in Edmonton March 19,1941, raised in Coaldale until 7 years old. Mal’s parents Charles and Grace then moved to a farm south of Pincher Creek. Mal road the bus to school for several years until his family moved into Pincher Creek when he was around 11 years old. He completed his grade 12 education at Mathew Halton High School. Mal then went to SAIT for 1 year of agricultural school. While in Calgary he got his private pilot’s license and started his lifelong love of flying. ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Adam Harkness, a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose life was shaped by hard work, loyalty, and a deep connection to those he loved. Following proudly in his father’s footsteps, Adam found his calling in trucking. At just 18 years old, he left New Brunswick and headed west to Calgary. Drayton Valley to be exact; ready to begin building his life in the oil fields at Strike Oil Field. Those early days marked the ...

It is with great sadness, we would like to announce the passing of Mr. Joseph White Man Left (iit soiyiinaama’ahka).  Beloved husband of the late Mrs. Joan Cochrane - White Man Left, on Saturday May 16, 2026, at the Strathmore Health Centre at the age of 83 years.    

With deep love and gratitude, the family of Monica G. Wright celebrates her life following her passing on May 14, 2026, in Pincher Creek, Alberta. Monica was born Monica Gunhild Boytinck on July 26, 1939, in Friesoythe, Germany, part of the former Duchy of Oldenburg. She was the daughter of Joseph Hermann Boytinck, land developer and businessman, and Maria Theodora Boytinck (Rohe), a milliner who operated a fashion business. Monica emigrated to Canada in 1948, as her family embraced a new ...

Marion McGarva passed away in Pincher Creek on May 10, 2026 at Vista Village.  Marion was 94 years old. Marion is predeceased by her husband Robert (Bob) and her daughter Linda McGarva. She is survived by her brother John Duffield and her children Wayne (Bobi) McGarva, Ken (Prang) McGarva & Rita (Brandy) Kilkenny.  She has 8 grand children and many great grand children. Marion was born on December 10, 1931 in Taber, AB.  Marion was adopted at the age of three by Mabel ...

Shirley Fritz, beloved wife of the late August (Gus) Fritz passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on May 2, 2026, at the age of 90, 17 days short of her 91st birthday. Shirley will be remembered and deeply missed by her children Don (Gail), Rob (Dana) and Shar (Rod); grandchildren Chad (Danette), Brennan (Erica), Kayla (Greg), Shanna-lea (Justin), Jordynne (Robbie), Braydon (Angela), Krista (Adam), Tanner (Chelsea), Kylie, Charmayne (Riley), Shania (Lane); great grandchildren Brody, ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ed Best. Born in Regina, Sask. to George and Pearl Best, he was the oldest of seven kids. The family moved to Pincher Creek when he was three, where he lived the rest of his life. A happy, high-energy kid who enjoyed hockey, baseball and riding bikes with his friends. Baseball was his favorite and he was a solid Blue Jays fan. He also enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, and trick or treating. On Halloween he could cover the whole town and ...