All Obituaries

Joan left us suddenly on September 10th, 2020 at the Chinook Regional Hospital. She devoted her life to others especially her “girls” Jessica and Haley. Joan’s life started October 7th, 1949 in Lethbridge, Alberta, daughter of Grace and Jack Fleming. She married (and kept) Bob Mackin on August 14th, 1971 and had two sons. Rob on April 8th, 1976 and Tyson on July 4th, 1978. She (we) welcomed Angie Vogelaar in 1999 and Matthew Young in 2002 to our family. Our thanks go to...

The world lost a dear soul on September 4th, 2020 when Shirley Faye (McKenzie) Clark passed away at the age of 92 years in Claresholm, Alberta. Shirley was predeceased by her beloved husband, Don Clark less than a year before. They were married 69 years.  Shirley was born in Jasper, Alberta and lived there until the age of three when her family was transferred to Wainwright, Alberta. She completed her schooling and upon graduating from high school, she moved to Edmonton, Alberta where...

Jules Roland Boucher April 27, 1952 - August 24, 2020   It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Butch Boucher at the St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 68.   Butch made his home in Claresholm for close to 40 years and was a familiar friendly face about town. Born in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, he lived and went to school there until heading to Peace River with his family in his late teens. After several years there he made his...

Jerry Thomas Baird July 19, 1941 – August 23, 2020 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Jerry was born July 19, 1941. He is survived by his wife Eileen (nee Quick), daughters Denise (Mark) Evans, Denene (Rob) Mitrunen, Sherry (Glen) Trotter, Anita Lounsbury, sister Norma Duske along with Dean Rhodes, who was like a son to Jerry. Jerry also left behind 17 grandchildren and 5 great...

ELYZEN, Allard “Al” July 20, 1936 – August 15, 2020 Al was born July 20, 1936 in Apledoorn, Netherlands and passed away August 15, 2020 in Claresholm, Alberta, after a short battle with cancer. Al was a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather.  He loved his dogs, the outdoors and coffee at A & W.  He loved chatting with people everywhere he went. He was a hardworking man, a “Jack of all trades” with many experienced ideas. He loved working...

Margaret Evangeline (Pauls) Burwash August 2nd, 1927 – August 14th, 2020   Margaret E. Burwash passed away on August 14th, 2020.   Marge was born in Grassy Lake, Alberta and was the daughter of Katerina Epp and Abram Pauls. She was the first child in her family to be born in Canada.  On July 5th, 1952 she married Stanley Burwash and they lived in Calgary, before moving to the Burwash family farm in Carmangay where they lived for many years before moving to...

Doris Thorstenson June 9, 1930 – August 12th, 2020.   It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother. Doris was born in Pincher Creek and raised with her three sisters, Helen, Jean and Betty. She married Jim (Edgar James Thorstenson) on August 25,1951 and they were together for 62 years prior to his death in 2014. She lived in Pincher Creek until 1967 when the family settled in Claresholm. Doris loved curling, golfing and playing bridge....

Anne Carol Bonetti September 28th, 1939 – August 11th, 2020.   It is with heavy hearts and great sorrows the family of Carol Bonetti announce her peaceful passing on August 11, 2020 at the Claresholm General Hospital at the age of 80. Carol was born in Fort Macleod, Alberta the youngest child of Andrew and Minnie Alsgard. She spent her early years on a farm east of Granum until moving to the Stavely area in 1945. In 1957 her life changed again when she married Frank Bonetti....

Annie Joseph Waldner Dec 8th, 1942 – August 5th, 2020.   Annie went to the Lord, not unexpectedly, she peacefully passed on Wednesday August 5th, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Waldner.   Our loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Aunt, Annie is survived by her son Joe (Julia), Daughters Gloria (Peter), Hannah (John), Ida (Fred), 18 Grandchildren and 1 great Grandchild.   Service will be held at Clear Lake Colony on Friday,...

Leah Lenore Bush July 11, 1934 - August 1, 2020     It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Leah Lenore Bush (Dean). Leah was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and while growing up she resided in many communities some of which included Brownvale, Vancouver, Nanton and Calgary.   Leah attended University in Calgary to obtain a Teaching Certificate and later B.Ed from the University of Lethbridge. In 1954...