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Massie, Eugene, formerly of Carmangay, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on June 27, 2018 at the age of 65 years.
Gene was born in Calgary to Phyllis and Gordon Massie on July 29, 1952. He was raised in Calgary before moving to Carmangay. He was the caretaker for the Carman Manor for many years. As well, he worked many other jobs, helping Volk’s building movers, painting, and ice rink caretaker, amongst others. One of the most memorable jobs was when he wrote the Carmangay News column for the Vulcan Advocate as Geno Mass.
Gene was an immensely talented artist

Hamilton, Garry Wayne, of Vulcan, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on June 6, 2018 at the age of 73 years.
Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 2:30 pm at the Vulcan United Church, Sue MacDonald, D.M. officiating. Luncheon to follow at the Vulcan Legion Hall. Inurnment in Alix Cemetery at a later date.
Tributes in Garry’s memory can be made to the Vulcan Health Care Palliative Care Unit, Box 299, OR Vulcan Extendicare Ladies Auxiliary, Box 810, Vulcan, AB, T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through

Ann Elizabeth (Betty) Matlock (nee Christman) formerly of Champion, Alberta passed away June 5, 2018 at Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 99 years.
Betty was born July 13, 1918 in Lethbridge, Alberta to Harry and Eva Christman and was raised near Monarch on the family farm. She went to school in Monarch and later in Fort Macleod where she completed high school. She and her younger sister Flora attended Normal School in Calgary, and Betty began teaching in 1939 at Blusson School northeast of Champion. She boarded with the McNaughtons on the Coal Mine Road, and it was while living

Burgess, Melvin Ralph, of Vulcan, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on June 1, 2018 at the age of 87 years.
Mel was born January 24, 1931 in Vulcan to Bill and Alberta Burgess. Mel and Lena (Scott) were married on June 27, 1952 in High River. They moved into the house that was built by Mel’s Great Grandfather James Ward and resided there until 1962 when a new house was moved in. Together they raised five children. Mel started farming with his father in 1948 and continued farming with his son Terry and Grandson Corey and living

Bach, Margaret Agnes “Peggy”, of Champion, passed away surrounded by family at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on May 28, 2018 at the age of 93 years.
Margaret “Peggy” Bach was born in Fuerty, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, February 8th, 1925, to James and Katy Murray. She grew up on the family farm and lived there until she went to London during the war as a nurse. She experienced the hardships of war, including a bomb landing in the building across the street.
She met RCAF Sergeant Richard “Bud” Bach in London, where they were married in 1945. Peggy came to Canada in

SOKVITNE, (Martha) Florence
It is with sadness that Florence’s family announce her peaceful passing at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on May 25, 2018 at the age of 91 ½ years.
Florence, the youngest daughter was born at Lomond on August 14, 1926. She taught at Circle Hill, near Enchant, AB. In 1947, she married Kenneth and while living on the farm they had two children, Dwain and Carol. The Lomond Bethany Luthern Church was a large part of her life as was the Lomond Community Womens Club and later the Vulcan Senior Centre. Ken and Florence made the most of each

Robert (Bob) Thompson
It is with great sorrow that we wish to inform you of the loss of Robert (Bob) Thompson. He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife Donna of over 53 years; his two daughters Deanna (Rolf) and Marlyn (Gord); his four grandsons Ethan, Kyle, Jake and Sam; and his sister Annette (Norm) and family.
Bob was born to Bert and Lorine on June 10, 1943 in Russell, MB and passed away on May 22, 2018 at the Vulcan hospital after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
Although technically retired from the electrical trade in 2001, after 35

Rose Edith Richardson entered Heaven’s gates on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at age 93 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 2, 1925 in Vulcan, Alberta to Elizabeth (Bott) Doyle and John Henry Doyle.
Rose was predeceased by her husband Lee Richardson and will be greatly missed by her four children; John (Nicole), Sharon, Gloria (Bob) and Lynda. Her seven grandchildren; Angela, Dan, Sheldon, Cordell, Scott, Shane and Serena. Her 11 great grandchildren; Jessica, Courtney, Nick, Sarah, Stephanie, Josh, Veniece, Morgan, Chelsea, Tamara and Keara. Rose will also be forever remembered and missed by her extended family and many

Howard Hagg, beloved husband of Lorraine, was taken home to be with his Lord on May 2, 2018 at the age of 95 years.
Howard was born on March 29, 1923 in Great Falls, Montana to Otto & Anna (Zahnd) Hagg. His parents had moved to Great Falls for the winter months looking for work then returning to Champion/Vulcan area to farm. Having grown up on the farm, Howard developed a love for animals and farming. WWII was in full swing when he turned 18, so he enlisted in the Aircrew with the R.C.A.F. in 1942. He graduated in 1944 and