Obituaries

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

CLARK, DAVID JAMES (1945 – 2025)
Dave passed away peacefully at age 79 on March 27, 2025 in Vulcan, Alberta. He is survived and missed by his loving wife Edna, daughter Christine (Dave), granddaughters Emma and Sadie, and son Mike (Kelli). He is also survived by sisters-in-laws Judy Sanderson and Janet Clark, and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Leslie (Jim) and Helen Clark, his brother Dale Clark, in-laws Jack and Helen Sanderson, and brother-in-law Pete Sanderson.
Born in Vulcan on December 23, 1945, Dave was the youngest son of Jim and Helen. He grew

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

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

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.
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