All Obituaries

Robert (Bob) Hewitt; loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, neighbor and friend passed away suddenly on April 16th, 2024 at the age of 88. He was the youngest of four children born to Susan and Edward Hewitt on May 17, 1935 in Pincher Creek.  Bob worked for a while as a young man in the logging industry when he met and married Marjorie Gates on August 23,1958.  They moved to the Hewitt Ranch north of Cowley, homesteaded by Bob’s grandfather in 1906. ...

Maxwell Thomas Medicine Crane July 31, 1956 ~ April 14, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Max Medicine Crane, of the Blood Tribe, on April 14, 2024, at the age of 67 years. An All-Night Wake Service was held at Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 – 5 Avenue, Fort Macleod, AB, on Sunday, April 21, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM. A Funeral Service was held at Old Agency Hall, Blood Tribe, on Monday, April 22, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM. Following the Funeral...

ENSIGN June 25, 1925 – April 3, 2024 Mina “Minnie” Ensign (nee McGarva) of Pincher Creek, AB passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society “Prairie Ridge” in Raymond, AB at the age of 98 years.   Mina was born on June 25, 1925 in Wigtownshire, Scotland to Robert and Mina McGarva. Mina was predeceased by her husband Gerald Ensign, and son Gary Ensign. She will be dearly missed and survived by her son’s Leroy (Carole)...

In Loving Memory of Brian Clayton Brian Clayton, born on January 24, 1949, in Toronto, Ontario, to William and Olive Clayton, left this world on March 29, 2024, leaving behind a life of cherished memories. Brian is survived by his daughters Dawn Clayton, Tracy Roy, and Lindsay Sinclair, who will always remember his caring nature and ability to bring fun to every occasion. His grandchildren Will, Erin, Sawyer, Blake, Jessie, Ty, and Juno will hold dear his playful spirit and fondness for...

Dr. Lena Heavy Shields – Russell Ikkináínihki ~ Gentle Singer October 5, 1933 ~ March 29, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dr. Lena Heavy Shields–Russell, of the Blood Tribe, while surrounded by family, on March 29, 2024, at the age of 90. A Wake Service was held on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Gladstone Hall, Blood Tribe, from 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM. A Funeral Mass was held on Monday, April 8, 2024, at St. Mary’s...

Walter Allen HANN June 1, 1941 – March 25, 2024 Walter was born on June 1, 1941, in Lethbridge, AB as the 2nd oldest child in a family of eight, to parents Emil and Margaret Hann. He was raised on the family farm at Nobleford, attended the Noble Central School, and, like a lot of Nobloeford residents, worked at Noble Cultivators. He pursued his life-long career as a welder, which took him to work for Horton Steel, numerous other companies, and then to owning his own welding company....

Tena Thiessen (neé Mantler), beloved wife of Abe Thiessen, passed away on March 24, 2024, at the age of 93 years. Tena was born on October 4, 1930, on her parents’ farm five miles north of Coaldale. Tena is survived by her 2 daughters Leona (Sieg) Becker of Calgary, and Pam (Dave) Quinn from the Readymade district, 5 granddaughters: Alyssa (Calvin) Becker-Burns, Caroline (Chris) Thomas, Bonnie (Scott) Quinn/Friesen, Elisabeth (Kyle) Pascal/Timm, and Katie (Dave)...

James “Dennis” First Charger October 5, 1949 ~ March 23, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis First Charger, of the Blood Tribe, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the age of 74 years. A Wake Service was held at Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 - 5 Avenue, Fort Macleod, AB on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM. A Funeral Service was held at Eden’s Funeral Home, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Following the Funeral...

Helen V. Brown (Morris) was born in West Coleman, Alberta on July 3, 1937 to Adam and Mary Morris. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ronald Brown, her parents and her sister, Joan. She graduated from the Coleman High School (now a museum). She taught school in Central School, Coleman from 1956-59. And then taught at St. Michael's School in Pincher Creek, Grade 2, from 1959-1965. Then taught kindergarten from 1966-68. She has many stories and fond memories of “her...

Hilary Margaret Atkinson passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024, at Pincher Creek Hospital, Pincher Creek, Alberta, at the age of 82. Our beloved Hilary was born on January 30, 1942, in Neston, England and grew up in Wallasey, Merseyside, England. She attended Wallasey High School and went on from there to receive her qualifications to be a photographer in Manchester, UK. As a young woman, Hilary was interested in fashion and design and enjoyed hiking and climbing in the Welsh mountains....