We Remember

Judy was born on November 13, 1946 in Lethbridge, Alberta to Alfred and Bernice Fleetwood of Champion, Alberta. She passed away at Vulcan, Alberta on October 20, 2018 at the age of 71 after a brief illness.
Judy is survived by her children Catherine (Doyle) Dubois of Strathmore, Alberta; Ryan (Brandy) Smith of Champion, Alberta and granddaughter Brianna Dubois of Red Deer, Alberta.
She was pre-deceased by her father Alfred in 1993 and her mother Bernice in 2011.
Judy was raised on the Fleetwood place located east of Champion bordering the Travers Reservoir. She attended school in Champion and graduated from Vulcan County

GILLETTE, Robert Lorne, of Vulcan, beloved husband of Kathy, passed away peacefully with family at his side, after a lengthy battle at home, at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on October 8, 2018 at the age of 60 years.
Besides his loving wife of 28 years Kathy, Rob is survived by his children and grandchildren: Leigh (Fred) MacKinnon and Harmony, Kayos and Karma, Lyndal Gillette (Luke) and Danylla, Hailey and Madison, Melanie Gillette and Cylas and Riley, Christopher Gillette and Jesse Gillette, his father Lorne (Betty) Gillette, sisters Sue Matthews (Ron), Vicki Nelson and Pat (Mike) Massey, mother-in-law Dolores Echlin and

Gregory, Earl James, of Vulcan, beloved husband of Mary, passed away peacefully at Vulcan Extendicare on September 26, 2018 at the age of 83 years.
Earl was born March 21, 1935 in Pincher Creek, AB to Ray and Hazel Gregory. He attended school at Waldren (north of Brocket) and also farmed with his father. Earl worked for the Town of Pincher Creek in 1965 before moving to Vulcan in 1971. He worked for Gulf in Vulcan for 6 years (and 5 company name changes!) before working for Ken Reid at UGG. In 1980, Earl started working for the Town of Vulcan

Spaeth, Betty Jane, of Vulcan, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on September 5, 2018 at the age of 70 years.
Betty was born in Calgary on December 10, 1947 to Howard and Mae Spaeth. She attended school in Vulcan, then to Calgary in January of 1969, where she graduated from Jacobson’s Beauty School. In 1970, she worked at Fairmont, B.C., then returned to Vulcan to operate her own shop “Betty’s Beauty Shop” on Main Street, from 1973 to 1981. Betty continued to live in Vulcan until her passing.
Betty is survived by her sister Lynn Middleton and sister-in-law

Love, Robert “Frank”, beloved husband of Marjorie for 67 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, at the Vulcan Community Health Center on August 29, 2018 at the age of 91 years.
Frank was born July 26th, 1927 to Clifford and Marie (Ruark) Love at home on the farm near Berrywater, where he lived for 91 years. With his older sister Marjorie, Frank attended school at Berrywater and Vulcan. He married Marjorie Evans of Rocky Mountain House in 1951. Together on the same farm, they raised their four children.
Frank was a farmer at heart and continued actively

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Jorgen (John) Vissing Sorensen, born May 29, 1931, who passed away peacefully on August 22, 2018 at the age of 87 years.
John was the only one in his family to immigrate to Canada which he did in late 1959. He was a retired Owner/Operator Truck Driver and was fortunate enough to drive all across Canada and the USA. He drove trucks for over 45 years, with his handle being “The Great Dane”. He loved his job, was a very hard worker, excellent provider for his family

Smart, Norma Lee, of Vulcan, beloved wife of Calvin, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on August 19, 2018 at the age of 72 years.
Besides her husband Calvin, Norma is survived by her daughter Nicole (Michael) and grand children Tariq, Baiyinah and Issra.
To honour Norma’s wishes, there will not be a service at this time.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, any tributes in Norma’s memory can be made to the Vulcan County Health and Wellness Foundation at Box 28, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0 or www.vchwfoundation.com.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-condolences may be sent