All Obituaries

Ida Borsy August 18, 1938 January 22, 2023   Born to Lajos and Emilia Monus and baby sister to Gizike in Doge, Hungary when Europe was at war.  Graduated from high school in Kisvarda. Ida was 18 years old when she escaped the “Iron Curtain” to Austria.  Her life started in Canada as a domestic and then agricultural labourer in Norfolk County, Ontario.  She met Istvan Borsy in English classes at night school in Simcoe, Ontario.    They...

Alvin Wesley Kelly August 4, 1935 ~ January 20, 2023   it is with great sadness that the family of Alvin Kelly announce his passing on Friday, January 20th in Calgary, Alberta.   As a boy, Alvin made the trek from Alberta to Port Coquitlam with his family in an old car, finding their future home when they ran out of gas.  As a young man Alvin worked in the logging industry, but eventually his love of the water called him to the ocean where he worked on the boats,...

Eichi Lloyd Osaka October 13, 1939 ~ January 18, 2023 Eichi was born in New Westminster, BC; and worked as a mechanic for many years then retired in Claresholm, AB. He will be forever remembered for his love of camping, fishing, golfing, working on vehicles with his step-son and grandson and spending time with family. He is survived by his wife Karen; step-son Raymond (Charlotte); grandchildren William and Kimberly Brothers; Allan (Jean), Randy (Heather); sisters Elaine, and Marlene...

It is with great sadness that the family of Mike Hoare announce his passing on Thursday January 12, 2023 at the Claresholm General Hospital. Mike was born on October 9, 1946, in Calgary, Alberta.  His mother Jean Hoare and father Stanley Hoare brought him home to Driftwillow Ranch on the banks of the Willow Creek.  He would call this home for most of his life.  He attended school in Stavely, Nanton and Red Deer, Alberta.  He achieved success in Track and Field,...

Kathleen “Kathy” Hall June 3, 1948 ~ January 9, 2023 Kathy (Kohkonen) Hall passed away January 9th, 2023, in Calgary surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Kathy is predeceased by her parents Betty and Raymond Kohkonen and her beloved husband Brent. Kathy is survived and will be missed by her children Kiima (Rich) Cree, Ryan (Terra) Hall, Todd (Dusty) Hall, Kyle (Annie) Hall, Karli (Daniel) Atkinson, Brooke (Josh) Sabey and 26 grandchildren. She is also survived by her...

Norma E. DeMaere August 7, 1942 ~ January 6, 2023   It is with great sadness that the family of Norma E. DeMaere (nee Dahl) announce her passing on January 6, 2023, at the age of 80.   Norma was born in Claresholm on August 7, 1942. She grew up on a farm on the eastern outskirts of Claresholm and was the only child of Nels and Agathe Dahl. Norma completed her schooling in Claresholm where she met and later married her high school sweetheart, Donald A. DeMaere on March 24,...

Donald A. DeMaere July 18, 1941 ~ January 5, 2023   It is with great sadness that the family of Donald A. DeMaere announce his sudden passing on January 5, 2023, at the age of 81.   Don was born in Claresholm on July 18, 1941 to Francis and Edith DeMaere.  He grew up in a busy country household with five other siblings east of Granum. He completed High School in Claresholm. During this time, Don met and married his high school sweetheart Norma Dahl.  They were...

Sonya Rosalynn Kocsis May 18, 1970 – January 4, 2023     Sonya Rosalynn Kocsis (Ramsay) passed away from cancer on January 4th in Claresholm Hospital with her daughter Ashley by her side. She was predeceased by her brother Ronnie.    She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her parents Ron and Connie. Her sisters Belinda, Nadine (Mac), Gayle, and Leisa (Steve). Her partner Don, Children and stepchildren Ashley, Connor, Tyler, Savanna (Brad), and...

Olive Diane Coutts Jun 26, 1944 – December 26, 2022   It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Mom.  She was born June 26th in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, the second child in her family.  Mom took her early schooling in Smiley and later in Kindersley.  She was active in the church youth group where she met our Dad, and married in July of 1962.  Susan was born in April of 1963, Robert in April of 1965, and Heather in November of...

Symonds, Lois ( Nee Arnestad)   It is with great sadness that the family of Lois Symonds announces her passing at the age of 93, surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the Claresholm General Hospital.    Lois was born on August 25, 1929 in Claresholm. She would start her schooling in Claresholm and finish in Stavely. She was the middle child of Nellie and Olaf Arnestad. Lois worked at the Claresholm Hospital where she met and married Clifford Symonds....