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Russell Edward Smith formerly of the Vulcan area passed away October 14, 2008 at Calgary, Alberta at the age of 75 years.
Russell was born January 10, 1933 at Vulcan to Donald and Hazel Smith.  He attended Berrywater school for grades 1-2, Red Cross School for grades 3-7, Vulcan School for grades 7-10 and Red Deer Composite High School for Grade 11.  Russell latter attended SAIT and took a welding course.  From 1958-62 he farmed with the family in the summer and drove semi across Canada and the northern United States in the winter.  On March 2, 1963 Russell married Ruth

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Gord on October 8, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 56 years.
He was predeceased by daughter Christy, mother Charlotte, father William “Bill”, sister Marjorie Robinson, father-in-law John Carlson, brother-in-law Richard Carlson.
Left to cherish his memory his wife of 35 years Edna, children Stacey (Craig) Stokes, Jeffery, Stephen, Michael, Lindsay, grandchildren Brayden and Riley Stokes, brothers Rick (Marlene), George, Lloyd (Sandi), David (Laura), mother-in-law Nancy Carlson, sisters-in-law Susan (David) McKay, Janet (Daryn) Magdall; brothers-in-law Peter (Darlene) Carlson, Arnie Robinson as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
We

Oma Louretta Causey finished her journey of life on this earth on September 30, 2008 at Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 88 years.
Louretta, only child of Champion pioneers, the late Fred and Oma Clever, was born March 4, 1920 at Vulcan Alberta.  She was the grand daughter of Martin George Clever, founder of Cleverville, later renamed Champion after the town site was relocated closer to the railway.  Louretta had a full, rich, happy life growing up with many friends and devoted parents.  She married Dave Causey in August, 1942 and together they farmed side by side with her parents.
Louretta

GUENTHER – 1941 – 2008
Annette Maureen Guenther, beloved wife of Ben, passed away suddenly at the Rockyview Hospital on September 25, 2008 at the age of 67 years.
Annette was born September 16, 1941 at Nordegg, Alberta to George and Annie Innocento.  She spent her childhood at Nordegg and Rocky Mountain House.  Annette moved to Calgary in 1957 where she met her loving husband Ben.  She attended Marvel Beauty School, graduated in 1959 and was a beautician for 51 years Annette especially enjoyed working with senior citizens.  She also enjoyed devoting her life to people with disabilities and was a board

Grace Edna Uhl passed away September 20, 2008 at Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 84 years.
Edna was born July 24, 1924 on the family farm in the Whitkow district northeast of  North Battleford, Saskatchewan to Albert Arthur and Grace Alma Whibley.  She attended Redfield School until Grade 10 then set out to explore the world.  At the age of 16 Edna went to Ontario to visit relatives and ended up staying for seven years.  While she was in Ontario, Edna worked at a bomb factory for a short while.  When she was in her early twenties, Edna moved to

Thomson, Joseph Milo “Joe” passed away peacefully at home September 2, 2008 at the age of 82 years.
Joe was born February 1, 1926, raised and educated in Milo, Alberta.  After serving in the Canadian Navy during WWII, he returned to Milo and took over the family general store business.  In 1952 he married Bernice “Bea” Anderson and together they made their home in Milo until they relocated to Calgary in 1989. They operated Thomson’s Store until 1981 when they retired from the business to pursue their love of golf and their winters in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.  Joe took an

Carl John Steiner, beloved husband of Marcella of Nanton, passed away August 29, 2008 at Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 83 years.
Carl lived on the family farm, which celebrated its Centennial in 2002 and was active in the Vulcan Community until his retirement to Nanton in 1990.  He was a member of the Vulcan Lions Club, Oddfellows and Community Band and was a Life Member of the Vulcan Golf Club.  Some of his other interests included woodworking, gardening, golfing and dancing.  He enjoyed his friends both at home and in Yuma where he and Marcella spent the winters.  He

May 24, 1964 to August 21, 2008
It is with great sadness that the family of Tim Chambers of Lomond Alberta announces his passing.
Tim was born, raised and spent most of his life in Lomond, a place where he was very content.  He was a devoted husband and a father full of pride for Madisyn.  As a young man, sports (in particular hockey) played a huge role in his life and in later years he became an enthusiastic golfer and a passionate bow hunter, enjoying these sports with his brothers and closest friends.  His avid interest in sports led him to