All Obituaries

John Abernethy Simpson passed away peacefully after suffering with Alzheimer’s disease on April 6, 2021, at the age of 84 in Claresholm, Alberta. His wife Catherine of 57 years was by his side.    He was a loving and devoted husband to Catherine Jessie Simpson and adoring father (Durdle) to Janet Catherine Rosenthal and Mary Louise Friedrich (and Jason). World’s best Papa (Papa Shooter) to Matthew David Rosenthal, Joshua John Rosenthal, and Mason John...

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of our loving wife, mother and Nanny, Debra Elaine Ryhorchuk (Newman). Deb was born on June 30, 1974, in Drumheller, Alberta and passed away on March 30, 2021, at the young age of 46. Deb is survived by her husband Avery, and children: April (Shawn), Tiffany (Stephen), Colt, Chase and her grandchildren McKenna, Connor and Jackson. Deb will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Donald Newman and Marion Saunders and by her...

Wanda Paulina Kunigiskis (G.G) passed away at the age of 85 after a short issue due to a gastronomical rupture. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She touched the lives of many with her friendly, honest and outgoing personality. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years in 2010 Joseph Kunigiskis. She leaves behind her daughter, son, granddaughter and two great grandsons.  She was born in Amisk Alberta and lived in many places throughout Alberta and...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ken McDaniel on March 8, 2021, at the age of 65. Ken will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by Marg, his wife of 46 years, and his sons James (Keltie) and Gordon (Lisa) and 3 grandsons – Phillip, Dobry and Nicholas. Ken is predeceased by his parents Clarence and Helen McDaniel and his brother Gerry. He is survived by his siblings Deborah LaRocque, Sandra Brown (Ken), Robert (Sharon), and many nieces and nephews, and...

Alice May Willis (nee Harband) August 16, 1923 – March 3, 2021   It is with great sadness that the family of Alice Willis announce her passing on March 3rd, 2021 at the age of 97. Daughter of the late Bernice and Frederick Harband. Dear wife of the late William Willis. Survived by daughters Maureen and Beverley (Pugas). Predeceased by sisters and brothers, Helen, Phyllis, Gwendolyn, Charles, Richard, Lewis and Howard.  At Alice's request, there will be no funeral. A...

Ron was born on September 18th, 1943 in Huntingdon, Quebec and passed away peacefully at home on February 27th, 2021. Ron was an integral part of the Stavely community and will be dearly missed by every soul he touched. He was renowned for his talent of building spectacular hot rods, and although his absence will be mourned by many, his legacy will live on. As per his wishes, Ron will be cremated and a celebration of life will be determined at a later date.  

Roger Kenneth Smedstad September 11th, 1944 – February 25th, 2021   It is with great sadness that the family of Roger Kenneth Smedstad announces his passing in Claresholm, Alberta.   Roger was born in Claresholm on September 11, 1944 to Carl and Anna Smedstad. He remained in Claresholm for his entire life.   Roger ran a home-based business as a signwriter for many years which was a result of his passion for drawing and painting. He loved building and playing...

Carol Marie Ens died on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, from the overwhelming experience of Parkinson’s disease. She was a subtle warrior, who continues to be loved by her wife and partner Lottie Devontree (with daughter Gillian and her partner Dana) and her family: mother Elizabeth (Liz); brother and sister-in-law Wayne and Hennie and their children Aaron, Darcie, and Rylund; sister Bev; her wide circle of dear friends, and her two sweet pups Turbo and Nori.   She found joy in...

Bob is survived by, his wife Doreen McNain, sons Jeff and Tom (Codi), two sisters Laurie Sims of Toronto Ontario and Helen Beackler of Ottawa Ontario, his younger brother Grant McNain of Innisfail Alberta and seven grandchildren and many, many, many friends. Due to Covid-19, a service will not be held. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in Bob's name to the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre  PO Box 700 4221-8th Street West Claresholm, AB, T0L0T0

Robert Coombs passed away on January 24th, 2021 in Claresholm, Alberta at the age of 91. “Bob” was the beloved husband of Marjorie (deceased), father to Jane (Tim), Greg (Michelle) and Carolyn (Paul), grandfather to Christina, Curtis and Kayley, and brother to remaining sister, Bertha Chaulk. Bob was predeceased by parents Thomas George and Ella Blanche Coombs, brother George and sisters Ivy (nee Rogers) and Stella (nee Cooke). Bob was born in Longstretch, Labrador, a coastal...