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Allan William Grant of Vulcan Alberta passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Vulcan Extendicare.

Allan was born on April 29, 1928, in Lomond Alberta and was the son of William and Jane Grant.

Allan is survived by his loving wife, Sandra, stepchildren Bob (Julie) McKee, Kellie (Terry) Hartle, Rick (Anita) Mckee, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Allan is also survived by his sister Audrey Middleton as well as numerous nieces and nephews, close friends, and special Lomond neighbours. Allan was pre-deceased by his parents, an infant sister Muriel Grace Grant, brother Derwyn Grant, sister Elaine (Clare) Schneider and Barry Middleton.

Allan was a farmer for 70 plus years in the Lomond area. He was a man of the soil and loved to plant crops and watch them grow. He also loved gardening, looking after his trees, his buildings, and his machinery. Upon retiring, Allan moved to Vulcan and married Sandi in 2007.

While farming, Allan maintained a water co-op in the Lomond area for 18 years.

Allan’s hobbies were travelling, collecting John Deere tractors, taking part in tractor pulls and enjoyed curling for 25 years. Prior to retiring he met the love of his life Sandra on a cruise ship and they continued to enjoy travelling together for many years.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank Vulcan Extendicare staff for the amazing care and compassion during his stay. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Vulcan Healthcare Auxiliary or Stars Air Ambulance.

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home

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Holger Bjerrisgaard

Holger was born in Give, Jylland Denmark on May 6, 1953. The family immigrated to Canada in March 1959, arriving in Regina, SK on March 17^th. They lived in the Pense, SK area where he grew up farming, hunting and playing hockey. He graduated Thom Collegiate high school in 1971 and travelled to Duram County, Ontario area where he worked until travelling west again ending up Medicine Hat where he obtained his Carpenter’s ticket and met Hazel. An opportunity to combine work and travel took him to the Cayman Islands in fall of 1980 after proposing marriage. They were married in Calgary upon his return in July of 1981. Holger had a full life working as a Carpenter, distributor for Old Dutch Foods, and Spitz Sunflower Seeds, and then back into Carpentry ending his career with Ellis Don Construction.

He was a wonderful involved father to Lyall and Eric, watching them grow into adults with events, activities, Scouting and DeMolay. Holger was a member of Glenbow Masonic Lodge and after building their retirement home in Vulcan, affiliated with Vulcan Lodge. His warm smile and positive outlook made him friends everywhere he went. This also led him to be a leader and mentor to all who needed him. Vulcan became his community through involvement with golfing, curling and the Senior’s Center. He passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 surrounded by family. Holger is survived by his wife Hazel, sons Lyall (Karen) and Eric (Alicia), granddaughters Cailey and Emma, sisters Anna Hatch and Karen Rosten, plus numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins in both Canada and Denmark. A celebration of life will be held in September.

In lieu of cards and flowers, donations can be made to: Canadian Blood Services (please donate blood regularly as you are able); Alberta Masonic Higher Education Bursary Fund (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/7764); Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (https://www.bloodcancers.ca/).

Funeral arrangement in care of Vulcan Funeral Home.

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Mel Jordan passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 7^th, 2025, at the age of 89.

He is now playing hockey on his perfect pond, throwing rocks to that inner circle and on a beautiful back nine – lining up for another hole-in-one; with no worries and a few coins from winning his latest pool game.

Mel was born July 10^th, 1935, in Vulcan Alberta to Alice and James Jordan. He was raised on the family farmstead east of Champion with his brothers, Ken, Vernon, Keith, Ron and his sister, Charlotte.

November 1955, Mel left the farm to join the Air Force and during, he trained students from NATO. When he could no longer fly (due to airsickness) he left in October 1957. He returned to Vulcan and worked for Harvey Simmons. In his free time, Mel played ball with the Vulcan Elks and played hockey with the Vulcan Seniors and Wheat Kings.

In 1960, Mel purchased Anglo American, Purity 99 and BA Royalite all of which would become, Mel’s Royalite Service (service station and bulk plant), branded originally as Royalite – then Gulf Oil Servco and later, Petro Canada.

He met Kathern (Kathy) Nolte of Vulcan, married in 1960 and had three children: Randell, Derrick, and Jolene.

For ten years, Mel served on the Vulcan town council and simultaneously, Mel was an active and a vital force, with the Vulcan Kinsmen Club. The Kinsmen Club were responsible for the many parks in Vulcan not to mention the building of both the newer skating and curling rinks. Mel chaired the building committee for the skating rink and then again, for the curling rink. Mel additionally chaired the Vulcan Professional Rodeo for ten years. Held in April (at the Vulcan arena), the event drew large crowds from all over North America, becoming the town entertainment staple for many years.

In 1958, Mel’s curling career started. Mel curled all over Alberta, winning a number of bonspiels. He won the Foothills Bonspiel four years in a row; it has now ceased in operation; however, the Foothills Trophy is now on display in the Curling Hall of Fame, in Calgary. At the same time, he curled for the Vulcan Legion, and he curled for a record 34 provincial championships and won two (2) Dominion Championships, eight (8) Provincial Championships, five (5) second place finishes and ten (10) runners up in the Provincials. Mel finished his curling with a Provincial Master and second place in the Dominion. He loved the game, his teammates and travel. After an illustrious curling career, he sadly had to quit, due to back complications.

At the same time, Mel enjoyed an illustrious golf career; he had six (6) senior championships, one (1) club championship and seven (7) holes-in-one. He was also known to be an avid horse racing fan.

Additionally, on the work front and remembering his early days on the farm, while still owning the garage, he purchased his first section of land west of Vulcan. Later he purchased an apartment building and a carwash – simply, he enjoyed working, keeping busy and all the benefits of being a businessman.

In lieu of his many contributions, the Vulcan Kinsmen Club and the Vulcan Curling Club made him a lifetime member. The Local Legion Branch additionally honored him for his service and being a member for over 60 years. Needless to say, he is proud and grateful for being recognized; but as usual and in keeping with his humble and unassuming way, he has been overheard saying, “I would have done the work regardless of the time or effort involved. I believed in the ventures, had fun and knew they were good for the community.”

When retirement came early, he understandably became bored. Hence, Mel became the manager for Vulcan Gulf Club for eight years. In 1996, he also became the manager of the Vulcan Curling rink and returned as manager to the Petrocan Service Station.

Mel was known as a staunch Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Blue Jays fan. In fact, he vibrated when he knew either team was playing and the only thing better – if anything; was stealing coin from his buddies playing pool.

Mel is survived and will be missed greatly by his children Randell, Derrick (Barb), and Jolene (Rob). By his grandchildren Paulina, Mackenzie (Riley), Jack and Kathryn. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Rita Jordan, Yvonne Jordan, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ed and Sheila Nolte, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins from all over the world. He was predeceased by his wife Kathy, parents Alice and James Jordan, brothers Ken, Vernon (Jean), Keith, Ron (Marj), sister Charlotte (Bob), sister-in-law Madeline Herron and mother-in-law Anna Nolte.

We are so proud that our dad, Mel, will live long in the hearts of not only us but all of you, for he so loved this town.

If anything can be said of Mel, there is one truth for sure – our dad lived the ‘golden rule – do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’ He lived and worked hard and knew that when you do – it’s inevitable, life will roll up to meet you and if not – shit happens.

Mel was and will forever be an amazing soul. Love never dies and our love is now under his wings, thus lifting him now – on his next adventure.

We the family, would like to thank his friends, AHS, BLUE CROSS, EMS and the local Fire department, his doctors, the Vulcan Hospital, home and palliative care for their help and assistance – simple but so much appreciated, as it allowed him to be home and to be here in this existence a little longer.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Vulcan Cultural Recreation Centre, 505 Fourth Ave S, Vulcan, Alberta, T0L 2B0, on Saturday April 19th at 1:00 PM. Lunch to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Vulcan Health Care Auxiliary (Palliative Care) email VHCAUX@hotmail.com or Box 299 Vulcan Alberta T0L2B0 in memory of Mel Jordan. Return address is needed for the tax receipt. Or the Vulcan Golf Club tree donation. Email golfvulcan1@gmail.com or Box 426 Vulcan Alberta T0L 2B0.

Funeral arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 403-485-2633.

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The Family of Robert William Barry Campbell wish to announce the peaceful passing of Barry at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 83.

Robert William Barry Campbell was born June 17, 1941 in Vulcan, Alberta.  Barry was the eldest son of Bill and Carolyn Campbell.  He grew up on the Campbell homestead 6 miles southeast of Mossleigh.  He went to school in Mossleigh until grade 11 and completed grade 12 in Vulcan.  Following High School, he attended Olds College.

In 1966, he married Helen Auestad from Milo and they rented a place west of the Corner Store.  They moved to their current farm, 2.5 miles east of the Corner Store in 1973 where Barry resided until he went to the Vulcan Hospital in February 2025.  Together Barry and Helen raised two children, Christine and Craig, Barry’s true loves in life were his family and his farm.  He enjoyed various trips with friends and family throughout the years.

Barry is survived by his wife, Helen, brother David (Julie), brother-in-law Gordon Will, his two children, Christine (Dallas) Andres, Craig (Tanya) Campbell and 5 grandsons; Adam and Brett Andres, Joel, Owen and Lane Campbell as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Bill and Carolyn Campbell, sister Dora Will, brother John Campbell, brother-in-law Ralph Auestad, sisters-in-law Laureen Auestad and Norien Campbell and nephew Allan Auestad.

Memorial tributes in Barry’s memory can be made to Parkinsons Canada or Vulcan Community Health Center- Palliative Care Unit.

A celebration of life for Barry will be held at the Vulcan United Church on Monday April 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

Funeral arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home.

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ERNEST STRUCK

October 19, 1961 – March 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Ernest (Ernie) Struck shares the news of his sudden passing at the age of 63 on Sunday March 9, 2025 at his home in Carmangay, Alberta.

Ernie will forever be remembered for his humour, quick wit and teasing ways always to his family and friends.  Ernie’s stories and adventures throughout his life almost always left you with a smile on your face.  Everyone who knew him or spent any time with him has an “Ernie story” that may make you shake your head with disbelief but will always leave you smiling after thinking about the adventure, mishap or death-defying-act he somehow survived through.

Ernie was born in Calgary on October 19, 1961 and grew up in Bowness and from the youngest of ages he loved playing in the dirt with his dinky toy cars and trucks.  That is probably why he became such a skilled machine operator.  He could dig, drill and scrape dirt with the best of them.  Being a multi-talented machine operator on many types of equipment allowed him to work and live in many different parts of Alberta and British Columbia. He worked in his younger years as a train operator and other jobs at Bowness Park while he was going to school, then in BC at a plasir gold mine, fire fighting, forest management fire protection, tree planting, and back in Alberta for many years as directional drilling, then road building and road maintenance.  He returned to Calgary from BC to be closer to family and friends, and then met Sandy, Tara and Travis and became the family man.  They had their son Cody and after quite a few years moved to the quieter life in the smaller community of Carmangay, Alberta.  Ernie loved his family and building for them unique or one-of-a-kind sheds and playhouse, decks, firepits, above ground pools, ponds and renovations to their home.

Ernie also loved tinkering, painting (even with paint rollers) or “renovating” on his cars when he was younger.  He loved camping, boating, snowmobiling, motorbiking, water skiing, and fixing up derby cars in his younger years, and then later years hanging out with family and friends, collecting model cars, collecting miniature trains, clocks, loved going to garage sales and more recent years using Market Place online as his retail therapy shopping.

Ernie will be dearly missed by his “Ma” (Jean), son (Cody), Sandy, Big-Sis (Wanda & Andrew), Lil-Sis (Sherry), Chico (his beloved best buddy pup), and many loving family members and countless close friends in Carmangay and Calgary areas.  Ernie was predeceased by his Dad (Raymond) in 2020, and his beloved dogs Rusty (Babe), Charlie and Peanut.

There will be a Celebration Of Life for Ernie at the Carmangay Community Centre on Sunday April 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM.   If you can make it please bring in writing your best “Ernie Story”.  If you cannot attend please email your best “Ernie stories” to wandrusy@yahoo.ca so that we can make a book that we can read and smile thinking about our Ernie and the many memories he made.

Ernie’s family would like to thank the Vulcan Funeral Home and their staff for their compassion and wonderful  care at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association- Alberta Division, or any animal rescue shelter in your neighborhood.  Ernie loved all animals and they loved him.

Ernie was a large part of each of our lives and we will be missing him so much but he will always be in our hearts and memories!

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home, Vulcan, AB.

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It is with profound sadness that the family of Ian McLeod Jaquish of Vulcan, Alberta announces his sudden passing at home on January 2, 2025, at the age of 73 years.

Ian was born June 29, 1951, at Calgary, Alberta. He was raised in Calgary and educated at Crescent Heights High School.

Ian’s early years were spent exploring the undeveloped fields of northeast Calgary with friends.  He particularly enjoyed spending time camping throughout western Canada with his family.  Much of his leisure time was spent playing baseball and hockey where he played on several city and provincial championship teams.  He developed an early love of automotives and auto racing.  He ventured throughout North America attending major racing events and loved to share his films, experiences and stories with friends.

After high school, Ian’s love of automotives lead him to become a licensed automotive mechanic.  He worked at several automotive shops in and around Calgary.  His later years saw him move into the field of building construction and maintenance with Sebring Construction.

Ian’s primary hobbies were studying history, particularly World War one and two military history.  He was an avid collector of military literature, movies and memorabilia.

Ian is survived by his brothers Barry (Mary Tremayne) and Kevin, and numerous loving cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Roderick and Vera Jaquish, and brother Roderick Hugh Jaquish.

A gathering of family and friends will take place later this year.

Any tributes in Ian’s memory can be made on the Vulcan Funeral Home website and Facebook Page.

E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca

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Ervin Nelson (1947-2025)

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather and friend Ervin Nelson. He was the second child to David and Ethel Nelson of Wishart SK and is survived by his loving wife, Colleen, of 56 years and 2 children Ryan(Joy) Nelson of Killarney, MB, Amy(Noel) Flitton of Champion, AB and his grandchildren Dylan, Lexie, Annabelle and Aubrey. He is also survived by his older sister Lavina Dick of Kamloops BC and younger brothers Barry (Linda) Nelson of Regina, SK and Garth (Edith) Nelson of Saskatoon, SK.

As I sit here I am finding it really difficult to sum up a life that was well lived and full. Dad loved adventures and new experiences. He was a handyman in many areas of his life…farming for 40+ years with his dad, driving trucks on the ice roads in Northern BC, driving grader for the municipality, and building pontoon fishing boats.

Dad grew up on the farm outside of Wishart, SK and started his schooling at Larissa’s one room school house until he was in grade 8. There are many stories about riding his horse to school or taking the cutter sleigh in the winter. After attending Wishart school for grade 9 he went away to Weyburn, Sk. for boarding school at Western Christian College and graduated high school in 1965.

Dad loved to drive and his most common sayings were “are we ready to go?” Or “lets go for a drive…”. One time he said that to mom and they ended up in Alaska! When we were young there were many days when we would head out for a drive and they wouldn’t tell us kids where we were going and we would end up 3 hours north at my grandma’s place just for a visit then we would drive home. He was always willing to drive anywhere in Canada to watch his granddaughter Lexie play softball. He and mom drove all the way out to Toronto for the Nationals to watch her.

He made many trips from Saskatchewan to his beloved Texas where he spent 4 years going to university from 1965-1969. And that is where his bucket list started. He decided he wanted to drive in every province in Canada and every state in the US. He almost made it to his goal and only missed Newfoundland and the 2 of the territories in Canada and Rhode Island and New Hampshire in the US. Even after he moved into Extendicare in Vulcan he kept asking to drive to Newfoundland.

Some of dad’s favourite adventures were his mission trips. He and Colleen travelled 3 different times to Guatemala to dig wells for clean drinking water with Living Water International, and he went once on his own to Rwanda. He also went with Ray McMillan and the Canadian Heart Warmers for 6 weeks to India in 2016. Dad’s faith was a pillar for many and his desire to learn more about God and share his faith with people all over the world will forever be an encouragement to all.

Another venture of theirs, that he was so proud of, was building a fishing operation on Big Quill Lake with his cousin Ken and Linda Waite. They spent many hours/days and endless cups of coffee together planning and dreaming until they had their boats floating successfully and for a few years he was a farmer and a commercial fisherman.

In 2021, we noticed dads dementia progressing and he and Colleen moved to Champion AB to be close to Amy. Dad was willing to leave Wynyard/Wishart area that has been his home for 70+ years and experience a new community where he could see the mountains on a regular basis.

We will miss you Dad! Now you know all the things and we will see you again.

Celebration of Life to be held at the Champion Congregational Church in Champion Alberta on March 15, 2025 at 1 pm. Lunch to follow.

Internment at a later date.

In leu of flowers please donate to your local food bank.

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 403-485-2633. Email condolences
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JORDAN, (CONSTANCE) JEAN

Mom passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 4, 2025 at the age of 92. She is now resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior with no more worries.

Mom was born June 7, 1932 in Champion Alberta to Norman and Myrtle Patterson.  She was raised in Champion with her sister Donna and brother Doug.  She took her teacher training in Calgary in 1951 and taught in Carmangay, Vulcan and Champion through the years. When she retired from teaching she worked with Dad on their farm west of Champion.

Mom met and married Vernon Jordan August 5, 1953 and together they raised three children Rick, Les and Diane. Except for a year spent in Vulcan she lived her life in Champion.

Mom is survived and will be missed by her children Rick (Lynn), Les (Jan), Diane (Tony).  By her grandchildren Tyler, Blake (Amber), Cole (Laura), Lowell (Tiara), Kassie (Nathan) and Jordan (Kaitlin) and by her great grandchildren Mackenzie, Dalin, Joshua, Jace, Grayson, Hadley, Leo and Marin. She is also survived by brother-in-law Mel Jordan and sisters-in-law Rita Jordan and Yvonne Jordan,  numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Vernon, parents Norman and Myrtle Patterson, sister Donna Arnold and brother Doug Patterson.

Mom loved her Lord. He was the guiding force in her life. In Mom’s own words “I believe that God is the source of it all” and she wanted Him to get the glory.  She believed He is real, that He lives today, that He loves us beyond words, that He is waiting for our invitation to Him to be part of our life.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Champion Community Hall on March 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vulcan County Health And Wellness Foundation (PO Box 28, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0 , or via E-Transfer at vchw.foundation@gmail.com); or Champion Cemetery Association, (PO Box 99, Champion, AB T0L 0R0 or via E-transfer at vaage.beverly57@outlook.com).

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home.  Telephone 403-485-2633. Email condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

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Doris Clements passed away peacefully at South Health Campus on February 26, 2025 at the age of 99 years.

Doris was born on April 9, 1925 to Joe and Sarah Davenport in Cluny AB.  She lived on the family farm NE of Cluny along with her three brothers and two sisters. Doris attended school in Cluny, she travelled to school by horse, wagon or sleigh.

Doris married Lawrence Clements in 1950 after dating for a few years prior.  They first lived in High River and then in 1951 moved to Milo AB.  They had two children – Darlene and Larry.

Doris’ passion was playing snooker which she learned to play at the Milo Drop In Center.  She attended the Alberta Senior Games and travelled to many tournaments winning a variety of medals which were proudly displayed on her wall.  Doris also passed the time by doing puzzles and reading.  She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed having visitors and catching up on the phone with her friends.  Doris was looking forward to her big 100th birthday!  She was very excited to go shopping for a new birthday outfit and had little requests regarding the party each time we spoke.

Doris is survived by her son Larry, Grandchildren; Carla (Craig), David (Monica), Brock (Jen), Chandell (Shannon) and Ashton (Derek).  Great Grandchildren Kaydence, Logan, Hunter, Sydney, Zachary and Elliotte.

Doris was predeceased by her husband Lawrence, daughter Darlene, parents and her siblings; Joe, Les, Bert, Gladys and Alice.

A Family Graveside service will take place at O’ Perfect Peace Cemetery, Milo, Alberta.

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

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