All Obituaries

  It is with great sadness that the family of Julie Gravells announce her passing on April 6, 2024 at the age of 68 years.   She will be often thought of and lovingly remembered by her soulmate, Hugh Fagan, sister, Ann Knudsen. Survivors also include Ann’s children Mark (Nicole) Knudsen, Josh Knudsen, Michelle Knudsen, Jill (Alec) Harper and son Caden. As well as cousins, Margie and Kay Crawford of Trail, British Columbia.   Julie was predeceased by her parents Roy...

Dorothy Olive Volstad February 21,1919-March 22,2024 Dorothy Olive Volstad (nee Tovell) passed away Friday March 22 at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre at the age of 105 years. Dorothy was the adopted daughter of Errol & Martha Tovell of Mayton, a community 20 miles east of Olds, Alberta. In 1939 Dorothy went to Ponoka to work in the government hospital as an institutional aide. She came to Claresholm in 1941 to work in the Claresholm Mental Hospital. In 1943 she went to...

It is with great sadness that the family of Patrick Preston announce his passing on March 20,2024. Patrick will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Pat is predeceased by his wife of 14 years, Karen Preston (VanDellen) and his brother James Michael Preston. He is survived by his Children and grandchildren. Charity Preston and her 3 children Keegan, Jade and Harlee. And his son Dallas Preston (Nancy Preston) and their 5 children Liam, Aila, Charlie, Shamus and Lucy and his son Joshua...

Ménard, Donna Lee (Milne/Halluk) September 25, 1950 - March 19, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we bid farewell to Donna. She often remarked on the incredible life she had led. Donna spent her formative years in the Lethbridge area before pursuing her passion for Home Economics at the UofL/UofA, where she explored numerous creative pursuits. Among the highlights of her 35-year teaching career was an exchange year in the Lake District of Northern England. She cherished the...

Tracy Lynn Latham passed away in the Porcupine Hills March 6, 2023 at the age of 63. She will be deeply missed by her parents Wayne and Leona Schmid, siblings Sandra (Ted), Kim, Burke (Holly), and her niece and nephews; Wyatt, Ty, Layne, Joel and Cal. Tracy was predeceased by her father Robert Pelton Tracy was most happy when she was doing what she loved, living her life on the ranch, and in the untamed nature, with wildlife all around her. Looking into the mountains, with her dogs at her...

WILLIAM (BILL) CHARLES NICHOLLS William (Bill) Charles Nicholls, born on January 16, 1929, in Calgary, AB, passed away on March 6, 2024 in Claresholm, AB. Bill's life story is one of strength, laughter, and a deep dedication to his loved ones. Raised by his mother, Minnie (nee Farrington) after his father's early death, Bill grew up in a crowded but loving home with five siblings. His early life taught him the value of family, humor, and community—a theme that remained central...

Margaret Alexander Hart (nee Miller) April11, 1932-March 4, 2024 Margaret Hart passed away peacefully, at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre, with her family at her side, on March 4, 2024. At the age of 91, just one month shy of her 92nd birthday. Margaret was born April 11, 1932 on the families Haysmuir Farm, Stewarton, Ayershire, Scotland. She was the first born daughter of John and Margaret Lindsay Miller, she had two older brothers and two younger sisters. Mom grew up through the...

In Loving Memory of James Garner Jones (aka Jim, Jonesy, Jamie, Jimmy) 1950-2024 Jim was born Nov. 3rd, 1950 in Lethbridge, AB to Jim and Hazel Jones. He is survived by his wife Eileen (ne Barry)Jones, his two sisters, Gerry (Slim) Scharff and Lynn (Art) Dyck, and his sons Chris(Yolanda) and Jesse(Dana).   The family moved to Calgary in 1957, and Jim graduated from Ernest Manning H.S. and U of C with degrees in Phys.Ed. and Education.  His love of sports and the outdoors...

Charles Eric Montagu Leeds, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the community, passed away on February 23, 2024, at Claresholm General Hospital. He was born on January 26, 1945, to proud parents Hildyard and Merran Leeds, who instilled in him a strong work ethic and a deep love for the land. On July 3, 1971, Charles married the love of his life, Patricia Marlene Brown, and together they embarked on a journey filled with love, laughter, and shared adventures. He...

Although it is with sadness, we rejoice that Florian Eberl, our Dad and Opa, is in the presence of his Lord and Savior.  After a long battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on January 29, 2024, at the Claresholm General Hospital at the age of 94.   Florian was born in Innsbruck, Austria on February 18, 1929. His parents passed away when he was young. By the age of 14, in 1943, he attended Agriculture School where he lived and apprenticed for 4...