Obituaries

Stanley Raymond Abraham passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 88 years.
He is survived by his daughter Cheryl Rodriques, son Douglas Abraham, and three grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers, Allan, John, Earl, Ron, and a sister Helen. He was predeceased by his parents William and Christina, his three brothers, Don, George, Leonard, and three sisters, Irene, Audrey, and Thelma.
As per Stan’s request, no service will be held.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home.

In loving memory, Janus Delmar Norton passed away May 7, 2025, at High River Hospital, at the age of 93 years. Janus was Born February 1, 1932, to parents Mervin and Effie. He married Laqueeda Versluys on August 24th, 1957 and was predeceased by her on April 27th, 2010. He is survived by his sons Byron, Murray (Carla), and Kent, his Grandchildren Tara, Tyrel, and Winona, alongside 7 great grandchildren. He is further survived by his brother Dwane (Danny) and sister Rose Hodges (Brian). In his teens Janus was an F.U.A. Junior, and would later attend Olds College of Agriculture.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Allan Louis Fath on May 7 at the age of 97.
Born on April 21, 1928, in Champion, Alberta, to Annie and Stephen Fath.
He is survived by his wife Pat of 72 years, Son Jerry (Barb), Daughter Sue (Glenn) and Rob (Loretta). He was predeceased by his son Don on Feb 7, 2021.
For many years Allan and Pat travelled far and wide, camping and attending old time dance jamborees. He will be deeply missed.
A private family Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday May 24 at 11 AM at St. Andrews

Linda Jane Love passed away suddenly May 7, 2025.
Linda was born November 23, 1955 to Ivo and Gladys Love. She grew up on the family farm spending most of her time outside playing with her dog and the farm animals. She became very independent after losing her mother when she was only 7 years old. When she was older she helped her dad with the farming, usually driving the grain truck.
In high school she got a part time job at a grocery store in town which would become her lifelong career.
In 1990 she went to work for Scott Mitchell at

Myrna Beryl Lawrence passed away peacefully at Whitecourt, AB on April 26, 2025.
Myrna was born on February 10, 1928 in Champion, AB to parents Caroline and Orrie Sommers. Myrna spent the majority of her life residing in the Champion and Vulcan areas.
Myrna is survived by her daughters Marjorie Bauer, Joanne (Norm) Leggatt, Bonnie Lawrence and their families, the children of Loreen Sommers, her oldest daughter, deceased in 2017 and her niece Linda Cool (Gordy Pye). Myrna is also predeceased by her parents, siblings Irene and Donald, and husband George Lawrence.
Myrna had three daughters by her first marriage, Loreen, Marjorie and

Mar 19, 2007 – Apr 13, 2025
Taken home too soon. An old soul in need of full peace & rest. Kenny embodied everything this life & world had to offer. Forming a strong faith in early childhood, he now rests safely in Jesus’ arms.
Kenny lived fast! Everything had to go fast, the pace he walked, when he would go dirt biking, the speed he drove… Way too fast. He was always pushing his limits, to be able to stare fear in its face and NOT blink. Growing up, Kenny excelled in sports, starting with soccer then moving into hockey. Finding

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

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 17th. 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

Mel Jordan passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 7th, 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 10th, 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

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