All Obituaries

John Henry Dyck of Pincher Creek, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022; at the age of 78 years at the Pincher Creek Hospital. John was the steadfastly devoted husband of Petra Dyck (nee. Siewert).  Born to Henry and Judith Dyck in Coaldale Alberta on April 4, 1943, John later moved with his parents and siblings to Pincher Creek in 1949 where he grew up and lived with his wife and four children.  John had a love of many things; his family, storytelling, traveling and seeing...

   It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mijo (Mike) Kolaric, lovingly known as “Big Bear” and “Papa”, and beloved husband of the Late Anne Kolaric. Mike passed away suddenly on January 16, 2022, at the age of 86.    Mike was born on April 9, 1935 in the village of Gardinovec, Hrvatska, Jugoslavija, to the Late Vinko and Elizabeth Kolaric. Mike immigrated to Canada in 1958 to start a new life for himself. His journey started...

Carol Anne Widmer (Pinske) peacefully left this earth while surrounded by family on   January 7, 2022 to be with her heavenly father and family gone before her. Carol was born Dec. 15, 1949 to Herbert and Margaret Pinske.  She was predeceased by her older sister Patricia, younger brother Bryan as well as both parents.  Her legacy lives on through her son Aaron (Cathy) Widmer, daughter Pamela (Darcy) Kerr, grandsons Brayden (Makayla), Joshua, Kevin, Trevor, and great...

James Conway Wolf Tail, of Brocket, AB. passed away on January 1, 2022, at the age of 39 Years. A Family Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday January 10, 2022, at Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 5th Ave, Fort Macleod. A Wake Service will be held starting at 6:00 P.M. Monday January 10, 2022, till Wednesday Morning at Lloyd Wolf Tail’s Residence. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P.M.  on Wednesday January 12, 2022, at the Piikani Lighthouse Church Condolences may...

Helen Ames (Simpson) passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022, at Vista Village in Pincher Creek at the age of 91. Helen was born in Pincher Creek to William and Winnifred Jean Simpson (Hunter) on January 30, 1930. She spent her early years on the family farm south of Pincher Creek, in the Twin Butte area, with her parents and siblings Ronald, Norma, Gwen, and Leonard. Helen moved to Calgary to train as a teacher and received her certification from the Southern Alberta Institute of...

Andre Gilbert Cavrois of Fort Macleod, beloved husband of Reva Ellen Harrietha passed away on January 10, 2022 at the age of 87 years. Besides his wife Reva, Andre is survived by his son, Eddy Edmond Cavrois (Acme, AB); his step-daughter, Kerry Elizabeth Graham (Calgary, AB); grandchildren, Jason, Leon, Vanessa, Justin, Mathew, Sean; great-grandchildren, Victoria, Emma, Nevaeh, Silas; sister, Yvonne as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his oldest son...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harold "Bud" Thompson at the age of 91. Harold is survived by his wife, Opal Thompson; Children, Celeste (Jim) Beer; Grandchildren, Daniel Oreel and TJ (Aleisha) Oreel; and great-grand children.    A Service will take place at a later date.     

With deep sadness in our hearts. We announce the passing of Wade Beaton-Bougerolle, of Pincher Creek, AB. The beloved Husband of Charmaine Tienkamp, passed away suddenly on December 28th, 2021, at the age of 54 years. Wade is survived by his wife, Charmaine Tienkamp. His Mother Marie Nelson-Bougerolle and Father Leonard Bougerolle; His children, Nathan Morris-Bougerolle, Brittany Jones, Dillon Bougerolle, Nate Hunter, Tye Kettles and Maxum Bougerolle-Kettles; step-children, Celia Tienkamp...

RICHARD (RICK) LABIUK of Fort Macleod, beloved husband of Robin Daniel, passed away suddenly on December 26, 2021, at the age of 77 years. Beside his loving wife, Robin, Richard is survived by his Parents, Pauline, and William Labiuk; brother Paul; sisters Joan; two nieces; his sister-in-law’s Susan Marzolf and Michele Daniels; brother-in-law’s, Richard, and Charles Daniels. Richard is also survived by his furry friends, Kilo and Kimba. Richard joined the Canadian Armed Forces...

  It is with great sadness that the family of Brenda Kettles announces her passing at the age of 65 years. Brenda was born and raised in Pincher Creek. The majority of her career was with Shell Canada at the Caroline Gas Plant where her position was in the safety department. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Brenda. Her pleasant and jovial personality was contagious to everyone she met. Her laugh and storytelling/ jokes made her the life of the party on many...