Obituaries

Darlene Joyce Sturgeon, of Champion, beloved wife of Bob, passed away peacefully at Vulcan Extendicare on February 5, 2022 at the age of 80 years.
Darlene was born September 2, 1941 in Medicine Hat, AB to Walter and Ora Carlson. She was raised with her brothers and educated in Medicine Hat. She worked as a bookkeeper for B & D Hotshot, a company she co-owned with husband Bob.
Darlene loved fishing, hunting, painting, crocheting and arts and crafts of all kinds. She especially loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed by her family but fondly remembered.
Besides her loving

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Marvel Christine (Myre) Ziebert on January 30, 2022, at the age of 90 years in Vulcan, Alberta.
Marvel leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving partner Graham Millington of Vulcan; her eldest son Guyland (Maria) Ziebert of Toronto; her youngest son Darcy Ziebert of Calgary; her four grandchildren; Christina (Trevor); Christopher (Jiyeon); Leonard (Sziliva); Kimberly (Bob); her seven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Marvel was predeceased by her husband Leonard John Ziebert (1987); daughter Glenda (John) Labelle; daughter Shawnee (David) Rohtenburger; sister Louise Sutherland; sister Julia Eyre; brother

CURT ANDROSOFF
FEBRUARY 27TH, 1958 – JANUARY 22ND, 2022
Curt Androsoff, originally of Vulcan, AB, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 at his home in Kamloops, BC, at the age of 63 years.
A proud trucker by nature, patient teacher, and much loved son, brother, father and uncle, Curt is survived by his sons Jeremy, Daniel and Steven Androsoff; his mother Sharole Felker; sister Carollyne Harper; step brother Mike Hudyma (Nancy) and niece Marlana Harper. He was preceded by his father, Lance Annderso.
A Family service Saturday, February 19th, 1:00 pm at Arrowwood at the Christian Community of Universal

Douglas Bruce Graham of Vulcan, beloved husband of Leanne, passed away suddenly at home on December 31, 2021 at the age of 76 years.
Doug had a lifelong love of animals and farming. He started his career as a veterinarian, earning his degree at the University of Saskatoon, and practiced for a short time in Pincher Creek before returning to Vulcan and switching to farming.
In addition to operating Graham Farms with his brother John, he raised pigs, then later transitioned to sheep. He would keep a careful eye on all his animals, spending lots of time after doing chores just watching

Betty Jean (Kunkel) Domolewski Wiebe of Vulcan, passed away at Vulcan Community Health Centre on December 8, 2021 at the age of 85.
Betty was born on September 2,1936 at Vulcan, eldest daughter of Norman and Leona Kunkel. Betty attended the University of Lethbridge to receive her Bachelor of Education with Distinction. Betty taught school in both Lomond and in Milo.
Betty is survived by her son Jim (Colleen),son-in-law Dave, seven grandchildren – Cheryl (Steve), Ryan (Megan), Pamela, James (Jolyane), Shannon (Dan), Jaquelyn, Lindsey, nine great-grandchildren, brother Bob, and sister Irene. She was predeceased by her parents, Norman and Leona, first husband

Kevin Robert Dow
September 18, 1955 – December 1, 2021
On December 1, 2021, after a long battle with liver disease, Kevin climbed into his truck for his final road trip to the “shop” to be greeted by his buddies, who have long since passed before him, to have some drinks, reminisce, and tell their trucking tales of years gone by as well as a few good jokes for measure.
Kevin was born in Yarmouth, NS on September 18, 1955 to Peter “Ginger” and Marie Dow of Yarmouth, NS. He was the youngest of three sons and he was the mischief maker in

Dorothy “Dot” Craine
Oct 3, 1924 – Nov 29, 2021
It is with great sadness the family of Dorothy “Dot” Craine from Morinville, AB announce her passing on November 29th, 2021 at the age of 97.
Dot was born Oct 3, 1924 on the family farm at Brunetta (near Lomond), youngest daughter of Bill and Rose Brotherwood. After finishing school at Brunetta, she worked for local families helping with childcare, cleaning and cooking meals during harvest season. For a brief time, Dot also worked as a telephone operator in Milo.
While working on the Stokes farm (Jim and Amy), she started dating Amy’s

Lola Rose (née Bateman) Findlay
19 February 1922 – 17 November 2021
Lola Rose (née Bateman) Findlay graduated from earth-life to heaven November 17, 2021 at 99 years and almost 9 months of age. Born and raised on the Bateman farm NE of Vulcan, then living in town, Lola was truly a lifelong Vulcan resident. For grades 1-9, Lola attended the 2-room Snake Creek School (the building had been her parents’ original homestead), followed by high school education in Vulcan and by correspondence. Although small in stature, she was an industrious “goer and doer”.
As a 20-year old, Lola was hired by Lundy

Marvin Loyd Henrickson    1938 – 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marvin Henrickson, beloved husband of Helene (Lund) Henrickson. Marvin passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge Alberta, on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021.
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 61 years, Helene; his son Lorne (Connie) Henrickson; his daughter Loreen Henrickson Ormon; his grandchildren Stephanie (Derek) Chez of Manitoba, Cassidy (Ismahan) Henrickson, Ashley (Brandon) Cecchini, Chantal Ormon and Colton Ormon; as well as 7 great-grandchildren.
Marvin was predeceased by his parents Jergen Henrickson (1956) and Stella Williamson (2000); his brother Leroy Henrickson (2001)

Paul De Clercq of Champion, beloved husband of Ruby, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on November 2, 2021 at the age of 86 years.
Paul was the eldest son of Ney and Genevieve (Walden) De Clercq and was born July 17, 1935 in Claresholm, AB. He grew up on the farm NE of Stavely, AB and attended school at Turnbow, Prairie Dell and Stavely. Paul married Ruby Beingessner on October 20, 1956 while working in the oil patch for Young Exploration. Paul and Ruby moved frequently with the drilling crew and their trailer home all around AB