Obituaries

Danny Guenther
Sept. 10, 1968 – Mar. 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, with so much love, we announce the passing of our beloved brother and uncle, Danny Guenther.
He is survived by his brother Barry (Aggie), his beloved nephew Cody (Christy & Sox), brother Brian and sister Tami (Dan).
Danny was the Sunshine in our family. He will be remembered as a fun-loving and gentle soul with a big smile, his compassion for others and his love for his family.
Danny was predeceased by his parents Ben and Annette Guenther and his beloved nephew Cory Guenther.
Our family wishes to express our deepest gratitude

Mallory, Mary Patricia (1931-2025)
Mary was born in Toronto on St. Patrick’s Day. She would excel at school and go on to earn a BA and BSW from U of T and a Master ‘s in Social Work from McGill. She worked for Children’s Aid Society in York County prior to moving West where she continued her social work with the Government of Alberta. Mary would later sit on the University of Calgary Senate.
In 1966, she would marry Don and move to Kirkcaldy. It was a bit of a culture shock at first, but she soon found herself participating in Kirkcaldy

Christien Robert Stone of Vulcan passed away at the Arthur Child Cancer Centre in Calgary on February 20th, 2025.
Chris was born June 1st, 1980, in Cowansville, Quebec, the younger son of Jeannette LeBlanc of Shediac, New Brunswick, and Michael Stone of Knowlton, Quebec.
Throughout his life, Chris built up businesses that were testaments to his passions and tremendous talents. First, as a stone mason, he created monumental designs that were a tribute to his creative ingenuity. Later, he discovered a talent for systems analysis and translated that skill to the oil pipeline industry. He moved with his family to Alberta and

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Brock Fisher.
Brock was born on November 25, 1949 in Vulcan, Alberta, and passed away suddenly on February 7, 2025 in Grande Prairie, Alberta at the age of 75 years.
Brock was a cowboy at his core. He loved horses, horse-back riding and the outdoors. His style and character revealed his western heart. He loved to tell stories, as those who knew him can remember. He was a determined and stubborn man, as well as a hardworking and resilient individual. He enjoyed his work and the friends he made there.
Brock

The family of Mark Fath of Vulcan are extremely saddened to announce that Mark passed away suddenly at home on January 3, 2025, at the age of 68 years.
Mark was born in Vulcan, AB on January 24, 1956, eldest son of Robert and Joyce Fath. He received his schooling in Champion and Vulcan before attending Lethbridge Community College for a short period of time before returning to the family farm.
Mark married Barb James in October 1983 and together they raised two children – Ashlee and Tyler. They lived west of Champion on the Fireguard Road where they farmed and resided

Reinhard W. “Reno” Bexte of Strathmore (formerly of Mossleigh), beloved husband of Lydia, passed away at the Strathmore Hospital on December 30, 2024 at the age of 83 years.
Reno was born June 12, 1941 in Freischlag, Germany, to Bernhard and Anna Bexte. His family emigrated to Canada in 1953, settling in Picture Butte. In 1959, they left Picture Butte and arrived in the Arrowwood area. Like his brothers, he worked for farmers needing help, and for some years, worked for B&B (Beagle and Bexte) Service at Arrowwood.
He married Margaret Murdoch in 1962. At the time, Reno worked at the West

The family of Harvey Yarn of Vulcan, are saddened to announce his passing on November 30, 2024 at the age of 78 years.
Harvey was born May 16, 1946 at English Harbor West, Newfoundland. The Yarn family moved from Nfld. to Halifax N.S. in the early 1950’s where Harvey attended school. At the ripe old age of 15, he moved to Ontario to work on the lake boats for 3 or 4 years. Upon his return to Halifax, he became a journeyman sheet metal worker.
In 1978 he left Halifax for western Canada, living and working in Calgary, Bragg Creek and Cochrane,

John Malcolm Campbell of Vulcan, formerly of Mossleigh, passed away at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on November 21, 2024 at the age of 82 years.
John was born August 13, 1942 in Vulcan, AB, second son of Bill and Carrie Campbell. He received his education mostly in Mossleigh, and attended Grade 12 in Vulcan. Upon completing high school, he attended Olds School of Agriculture. After he received his diploma, he returned home to farm.
In 1966, John married Norien Nelson. They had one son, Jeffrey in 1967. After residing in the village of Mossleigh for many years, John, Norien and Jeff

Marcella Gertrude (Cross) Moore of Carmangay, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, on November 16th, 2024, at the Vulcan Extendicare with family at her bedside. Marcella was born on May 25, 1932 to Merlin and Elizabeth Cross of Rimbey, Alberta.
Marcella was known for her strength and strong faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ, and that same soul carried on into her kitchen and garden; she loved to cook and shared her gift in the kitchen with family and friends. She adored her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and of course her late husband Billy (William Robert) Moore.
Marcella

The family of Patrick Garland of Champion, beloved husband of Sandra, are saddened to announce his passing at Lethbridge Regional Hospital on November 10, 2024 at the age of 77 years.
Pat was born September 11, 1947 at Brant, ON. He worked for the County of Vulcan for approximately 20 years as a Grader Operator and loved to meet and visit with the locals. Pat enjoyed camping and fishing, especially participating in the Badger Lake Ice Fishing Derby. His favorite pastime was watching his favorite hockey team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Besides his loving wife Sandra, Pat is survived by his sister