WAY, Percy Garfield 1947 – 2020

WAY, Percy Garfield  1947 – 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Percy announces his passing January 5, 2020 in Vulcan, AB.

Percy Garfield Way was born April 27, 1947 in Windsor, Nfld to Earl and Jane Way. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to go camping, fishing and hunting every chance he got.

Percy is survived by his children Justin (Terryl), Ryan (Rebecca), Jennifer, Edward (Tracy), his grandchildren Brianna, Jaxson, Easton and Colten and his great grandchildren Everly and Meadow. He is also survived by Dorothy Way and his siblings Myrtle (Leland), Allan (Marlene), Pearl (Dave), Jim, David (Diane) as well

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DEGENSTEIN, June 1935 – 2020

DEGENSTEIN, June   1935 – 2020

June Degenstein 1935-2020

June passed away at Bethany Riverview in Calgary in January 2020 at the age of 84.

June was born in Rockglen, Saskatchewan in 1935 to Stewart and Edith Joiner. The family moved across Canada during the war and settled in Vulcan. After high school, June worked as a bank teller in a Vulcan and High River. June met Peter at a local dance and they married in 1960. They lived in Lomond and Vulcan and had four children, Brenda, David, Karen and Deb. June stayed at home while the children were young and then worked at

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DORCHAK, Wallace Esden 1940 – 2019

DORCHAK, Wallace Esden   1940 – 2019

Wallace “Wally” Esden Dorchak of Vulcan, beloved husband of Karen, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on December 12, 2019 at the age of 79 years.

Wally was born October 22, 1940 to John and Marguerite Dorchak. He married Karen Fraser on December 15, 1962 and together they raised three children in Vulcan.

Besides his loving wife Karen, Wally is survived by his children, John and Tracy Dorchak and children Kale (Kathleen), Tyson and Abbey; Todd Dorchak and children Danika and Brayden; Vanessa and Gille Douville and children Mat and Nic; sisters Mary Lou Smith and

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WIEBE, Shawna Loanna 1971 – 2019

WIEBE, Shawna Loanna  1971 – 2019

The family of Shawna Loanne Wiebe (nee Schneider) are saddened to announce her peaceful passing with family at her side, on December 13, 2019 at the Foothills Country Hospice, at the age of 48 years.

Shawna was born on April 14, 1971 to Garry and Doreen Schneider in Drayton Valley, Alberta. Most of her schooling was in Brock and Delisle, Saskatchewan, where she graduated high school. During those years, she enjoyed playing sports, including hockey and fastball. From an early age, Shawna was involved in the 4-H sheep program where she excelled, winning medals and trophies throughout Western Canada.

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DEGENSTEIN, Dorothy Phyllis 1921 – 2019

DEGENSTEIN, Dorothy Phyllis   1921 – 2019

Degenstein, Dorothy Phyllis, passed away peacefully at Didsbury Hospital on December 10, 2019 at the age of 98 years.

Dorothy was born on September 18, 1921 at Champion, AB to Dewilla and Barney Hummel. Dorothy lived 94 of her 98 years in Champion.

Dorothy was a fine piano player and, accompanied by her husband August on the accordion, played many dances with several orchestras throughout Southern Alberta.

Dorothy is survived by her son Blain (Joan) of Airdrie, daughter Jacquie Shand (Harvey Kraft) of Calgary, four grandchildren, April Shand, Amy Shand, Jennifer (Tim Becker) Degenstein and Clark Degenstein (Erin) , seven great grandchildren; Jordan

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LANG, Marjorie Hilda Scott 1935 – 2019

LANG, Marjorie Hilda Scott   1935 – 2019

Marjorie Hilda Scott Lang (Nee: McMullen), of Vulcan, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Extendicare on December 12, 2019 at the age of 84 years.

Marjorie will be missed by her sisters Patricia Lucore and Neoma Naglins, sister-in-law Helen McMullen and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private family graveside service will be held Friday, December 20, 2019 at 2 pm. Inurnment Vulcan Cemetery.

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

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CHAPMAN, Iris May 1920 – 2019

Iris Chapman, of Vulcan (formerly Calgary and Champion), passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Extendicare on December 11, 2019 at the age of 99 years.

To honor Iris’ wishes, there is no service at this time. Inurnment to take place in Champion Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

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CHRISTIANSEN, Svend Charly 1926 – 2019

Mr. Svend Charly Christiansen of Champion, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on December 8, 2019 at the age of 93 years.

Svend is survived by his beloved son, Gordon Christiansen of Champion. He was predeceased by his parents, his beloved wife Grete in 2004 and his son Philip in 2009.

Arrangements will be announced as soon as they are available.

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

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FETKENHER, Ronald Keith 1935 – 2019

FETKENHER, Ronald Keith  1935 – 2019

Ronald Keith Fetkenher passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 1, 2019 at the age of 84 years in High River, AB.

Ron is survived by his wife of 62 years, Audrey, his son Ken (Monnie) Fetkenher, daughters Laurie (Lorne) Umscheid and Cindy West; grandchildren Josh (Sarah) Umscheid, Shaun (Julie) Umscheid, Michele (Monte) Schwing, Devon (Tara) Fetkenher, Cali Fetkenher, Casey (Hailey) West and Evan West. Ron is also survived by his great grandchildren Neve, Elle, Ayla, Trin, Tor, Wolfgang, Liam, Hayden, Kai and Rowan as well as his nephew Doug (Sharleen) Bushell and niece Christine (Galvin) Egeland. Ron was

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McKENZIE, Edwin Murray 1931 – 2019

McKENZIE, Edwin Murray  1931 – 2019

Edwin Murray McKenzie, formerly of Brandon, Manitoba, slipped the surly bonds of Earth early Sunday morning, December 1, 2019 in Vulcan, Alberta at the age of 88.

Ed was born on July 3, 1931 in Brandon and spent virtually all of his life in Brandon. He attended Brandon Collegiate Institute, and was a regular at the Brandon YMCA in his younger years. An accomplished gymnast and member several basketball teams Ed loved competitive sports both as a participant and a spectator. As a regular member of the Schubert choir cast for musicals Ed displayed his exceptional singing voice, but more

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