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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Irene Smith on February 11, 2021 at the age of 92 years. She lived on the family ranch near Champion, AB until Earl passed away and then later moved into her own home in town where she continued to thrive until her passing at the Vulcan Community Health Centre.
Irene was born in Winnipeg, MB on December 14, 1928, the oldest of three girls, to Richard and Doris Davies. The family moved in the spring of 1929 to Champion where she remained the rest of her life. She attended

Denise Janice Myers of Milo, beloved wife of Louis, passed away peacefully at the High River Hospital on February 5, 2021 at the age of 64 years.
Besides her loving husband Louis, Denise is survived by her three children – daughters Rochelle and Tammy, and son Christopher (Crystal), 5 grandchildren- Joshua, Alysa, Angelina, Zahra and Deklan, four sisters –  Donna (Brian) of Essex, Darlene (Wendell) of Windsor, Debbie (Dave) of Brantford, Dee Jay of Windsor, a brother Dennis (Monica) of Sarnia, twelve nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Denise was predeceased by her parents Raymond and Mabel Beaumont.
At Denise’s

ANDERSON, David Glen September 17, 1941 – February 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Glen Anderson of Carmangay, on February 3, 2021, at the age of 79 years.
David was born in Medicine Hat, AB where he grew up and moved with his family to Calgary, AB in his final year of High School. David had an interesting life, joining the bank right out of school, living in Ponoka, Yellowknife, Vernon, Canmore, Lethbridge, Coalhurst and finally, Carmangay. He changed careers from banking to accounting, then to owning D&L Grocery in Ponoka. He then owned

Ian James Riddle Reath, of Lethbridge (formerly of Vulcan), was welcomed into his eternal home on January 29, 2021 at the age of 93 years. A gentle, kind man, who loved and trusted God throughout his life, Jim served others humbly, generously, and graciously, and brought out the best in those around him.
Jim is survived by his stepchildren – Karen (Peter Stock) Ruggles, Ken (Judy) Ruggles, Harold Ruggles, Jerry (Anita) Ruggles, numerous grand and great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, sister Mabel (Darryl) Maisey, brother-in-law Al Psikla and niece Suzanne Maisey and nephew Murray (Sherry) Maisey. He was predeceased by his

A farmer, husband, father, grandfather, GG, has gone to continue his farming career elsewhere. Howard Markert passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on January 29, 2021 at the age of 98 years.
Howard was born April 26, 1922, the fifth child born to Addie Marie (Thomas) and Frederick Lawrence Markert. Howard was the last living member of his family.
He is survived by his daughters – Susan (Rick) Reise, Deb (Ray) Berg, son Fred (Barb) Markert, three grandchildren – Kelly (Robin) Berg, Michael (Becca La Forte) Berg, Becky (Jesse) Smith and great grandchildren – Shelby and Paige Berg, Eleanor Smith, and

Everett Robert Conway of Milo, beloved husband of Lorraine, passed away at the Vulcan Extendicare on January 26, 2021 at the age of 84 years.
Everett was born and raised in Deloraine, MB. He moved to Calgary and started working for Canadian Freightways in 1958 where he eventually earned his place in the ‘Million Mile Club’, before retiring in 2001. Everett and Lorraine moved to Milo in 2003 where he enjoyed the country life, until his health started to fail.
Besides his loving wife Lorraine, Everett is survived by daughter Cindy (Dale) of Carbon, AB, son Everett (Rhonda) of Calgary, stepson Bill

Cathrine ‘Cay’ Grant (nee Lucas), of Vulcan, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on January 21, 2021 at the age of 94 years.
Cathrine was born June 21, 1926 in Lomond, Alberta to Thomas and Mary Ellen Lucas. She grew up on the family farm at Armada with her brothers Gordon, Bill and John.
Cay married Alex Grant on October 29, 1947. They raised seven children, twins Don & Doug (June 1949), Bev (March 1951) Rodger (Feb 1952) Karen (Dec 1954), Tom (July 1956) and Patricia (April 1959).
In 1987, Cay opened an accounting practice called Grant, Krystalowich and Bennett

O’Dell Lloyd, of Arrowwood, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Extendicare on January 11, 2021, at the age of 93 years..
O’Dell was born March 29, 1927 in Arrowwood. She was raised and schooled in Arrowwood until, in October of 1948, she married Bill and moved to the farm where they raised their family.
O’Dell was very involved with various organization within the community and was well known and liked by all.
After the children were grown, O’Dell worked at various jobs in the county until she retired in 1992. She moved to Vulcan Extendicare in August of 2019 where she resided until her

Gregory William Scott, of Mossleigh, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on January 9, 2021 at the age of 68 years.
Greg was born to Marcus “Sonny” and Dorothy Scott on July 18, 1952, in the Holy Cross Hospital, Calgary, AB. He resided on the family farm near Mossleigh and was educated in Mossleigh and Vulcan. He belonged to the 4-H Calf Club, played a little hockey and baseball but mainly his love was airplanes, flying and farming. Of those, flying was his main passion. In the early years, he formed Sky Sports and set up shop at the

Richard Cletis Lambert, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021, at the Vulcan Community Health Centre, Vulcan, Alberta, after a brief battle with cancer.
Richard was born to Evelyn Melvina and Leslie Bert Lambert on June 9, 1941 in Franklin*, West Virginia (*Upper Smith Creek, Ziglar, West Virginia). He loved gardening, walking, learning about history and politics, researching family history, bluegrass music, and making useful things out of discarded items. As a young man, he spent two years in the United States Army, Armor Division and two years as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of