Obituaries

Robertson-Ciminelli, Julie Ann, of Mossleigh, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Extendicare on November 23, 2020 at the age of 65 years.
Julie is survived by her sister Irene Beddome, brother Edwin De Ruiter, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, son Shawn, his father Dave Ciminelli, and her beloved partner of 33 years John Robertson.
There will not be a formal service at this time.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

Elaine Madeline Schneider passed away peacefully on November 3, 2020 at the Extendicare Fairmont Park in Lethbridge, Alberta at 83 years of age.
As the youngest child of William and Jane Grant, she was raised on their farm located near Lomond, Alberta along with her brothers Allan and Derwyn and her sister Audrey (Middleton). All of the Grant children attended the Armada school.
When Elaine left the farm she moved to Vulcan to work at the CIBC as a teller. She met her beloved husband Claire during those years and they were wed in June of 1956. Tragically, Claire died in a

Donald Guy (Pat) Walker, born March 17, 1927, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2020 with family by his side and a beautiful sunset in the sky outside his window. As his 7 year old great grandson Jaxon noted, “Big Grandpa was born and also died in Vulcan”.
Pat was born on St. Patrick’s Day (thus the nickname Pat) to parents, Ross and Gail (Waterstreet) Walker. He grew up on the family farm 9 miles east of Vulcan, first attending the nearby school of Sunny Glen and then later at Vulcan. After high school, he enrolled at the University of Alberta,

Smith, Allan Peter, of Vulcan (formerly of Okotoks), passed away at the Vulcan Extendicare on November 1, 2020 at the age of 94 years.
Allan was born in Calgary, AB on July 29th, 1926 and was the son of Stewart Peter Smith and Jean Kilpatrick (Greig). He will be greatly missed by his family.
Allan is survived by his son Donald (Inger) and by his daughter Carol Ray. He is also survived by five Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and three Great Great Grandchildren. Allan was predeceased by his beloved wife Barbara in July 2017, his parents, sister-in-law Patricia and son-in-law Lloyd Ray.
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Charles Robert “Charlie” Mingo, of Milo, beloved husband of Joan, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on October 26, 2020 at the age of 77 years.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

Simon, Istvan “Steve”, of Champion, passed away in Calgary on October 22, 2020 at the age of 63 years. He was a loving husband and father and will be forever missed by his family.
Steve is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ildi, daughter Kathy, son A.J., Godchildren Aniko and Allan, nieces Monica and Agi (Daniel), nephews Dom and Attila, and great nephew Bentley.
The family will gather together to honor Steve at a later date.
Any tributes in Steve’s memory can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 100-119 14 Street Nw, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1Z6.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan

Elaine Marie Gorzitza of Bow Island, formerly of Red Deer, peacefully passed away at the Bow Island Health Centre on October 3, 2020 at the age of 72 years.
Elaine is survived by her mother Laura Gorzitza of Vulcan, sister Sharon McIntosh of Calgary, brothers Alan (Yvonne) and Kenny, sister-in-law Carol Gorzitza, all of Vulcan, 6 nieces and nephews – Jennifer McIntosh, Michael McIntosh, Steven Gorzitza, Chad Gorzitza, David Gorzitza, Caylee Gorzitza, and numerous extended family. She was predeceased by her brother Darrell in 1990 and her father Walter in 2000.
Private Family Graveside Service and Inurnment will be held at the

Allan Keith Haga of Vulcan, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Extendicare on September 11, 2020 at the age of 87 years.
Allan was born June 14, 1933, the 8th child of nine, to Albert and Rose Haga, in Vulcan, AB. He took his schooling in Vulcan and farmed his entire life with his brothers.  Allan was a quiet and gentle soul who enjoyed fishing, hunting and, in earlier years, snowmobiling.
Allan is survived by two sisters-in-law – Mary Haga and April Haga, both of Vulcan, and numerous nieces and nephews. Allan was predeceased by his parents, brothers Lawrence, Vernal, Omer, Bob

William Edward (Bill) Deitz passed away peacefully on September 8, 2020 at the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, Alberta at 86 years of age.

Son of Jack and Hilda (Kjorn) Deitz, Bill was born on October 2, 1933 in Bassano, Alberta and was the baby of the family, with 6 older brothers and sisters.

Growing up in the Milo area, William met Lois Kennedy when she arrived in town to teach with her friend Lucille Thorstenson (who later married Bill’s brother David). They were married on August 16, 1957. They settled in a home on the original Deitz homestead and took up