All Obituaries

Callum Avery Leeds passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on September 12, 2021, at the Alberta Children's Hospital.   Callum was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on September 7, 2014, he was a bright light that filled our family with hope, gave us strength and kept us grounded at a time when our world was falling apart. His sparkling eyes and beautiful smile continued to warm hearts and shine through with all he did. He was the biggest tease and it gave him great...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Leonard (Len) William Maddison announce his peaceful passing in the early morning hours of September 9, 2021.  Len was born on September 30, 1945, in Turner Valley, AB, where he was raised along with his 5 sisters. He later moved to Calgary, where he met the love of his life, Lucill. The happy couple were married on August 14, 1965, and welcomed their first son, Royd in 1966. Their second son, Kevan arrived the following year. The family moved...

Larry Arnold Barley October 25, 1940 – September 7, 2021 Age 80 Years   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Barley. Larry is survived by his loving wife Mary of 55 years, his best friend & roommate. He is also survived by his son Barry (Karen) & grandson Karter. As per Larry’s request, there will be no formal funeral service. Memorial donations may be made to the Claresholm General Hospital or Claresholm Palliative Care Committee via...

It is with great sadness that the family of Alfred Dunlop announce his passing on August 27, 2021. Alfred was born in Claresholm on December 20, 1935. He was raised on the family farm just east of Granum. He married Pat Baird in 1959. Alf and Pat continued farming and ranching west of Granum. They raised two children, a daughter Joanne (Pincher Creek), and a son Blaine who continues the farming operation west of Granum.   Alf was very passionate about the farm and ranch. He built...

Douglas Garfield Gordon passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Yvette Gordon, daughters Nicole Gordon, and Michelle Walker, two grandchildren, and two sisters in North Bay Ontario. First and foremost, his family meant the world to him, and his grandchildren even more. He lived his life trying to do good. Helping those in need and lending a hand always, leaving a trail of people with nothing but kind words and memories of him. He...

Norma “Sandy” Eileen Stewart passed away peacefully and among family on August 26th, 2021 at the Claresholm General Hospital at the grand age of ninety years. She was born in 1930 in Claresholm and lived here most of her life. She had several different careers, such as with the Care Centre, Safeway Shelter Systems and an operator for AGT. Norma was predeceased by her parents, William and Nora Stewart and also her siblings, Jean, Patsy and Donald. She is survived by her children...

It is with heavy hearts and great love that we say goodbye to our father, Don Norby. Don passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021, at the age of 91. Don has reunited with his devoted wife of 66 years, Fern – as well as his youngest son Ken. Don is survived by his children, Don Jr., Sandra (John) Holmes, Ken’s wife Maxine, Kathryn (Mike) Anderson. His grandchildren, Russell (Adrienne) Holmes, Lisa (Randy) Schaal, Sarah (Jim) Walker, Clint Holmes, Kurtis (Jacquie) Norby, Kristy...

Sheri Gaye (Longmuir) Walker passed away suddenly on August 22, 2021, at 59 years of age.  Sheri is forever remembered by her beloved sons Drae (Trinity and Azalea) and Devin, loving mother Doris, brothers Derald and Cole, niece Selina (Nathan), great-niece Nova and great-nephew Atlas. Many more friends and family and her fur babies. She was predeceased by her father Roger Longmuir and stepfather Austin White (Sonny) and her younger brother Kevin. A celebration of Sheri’s life...

Eldon was born at the Grace Maternity Hospital in Calgary, AB on March 18, 1942, to Richard “Dick” and Helen Lyall, who have both passed on. Eldon is survived by Barbara, his loving, caring wife of 58 years who he adored, along with his maternal children and their spouses Douglas (Carmen) Lyall and Cheryl (Douglas) Stroh, his daughter outlaw and her spouse Adrienne (Mike) Pollock, his maternal grandchildren Matthew Lyall, Nathaniel Lyall, Rachel Lyall-Conkin and her spouse...

Following a lengthy battle with dementia, Patricia (Pat) Kathleen Beattie (nee Ferguson) passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta on August 10, 2021, at the age of 77. Patricia joins her mother and father in addition to her husband, Jim Beattie in eternal peace. On March 10, 1944, Patricia was born in Stavley, Alberta where she enjoyed the country life with her favourite dogs and horses. Patricia moved to Calgary where she met and married Jim and together they built a home and a family....