It is with a great sense of loss but with such wonderful memories that the family of Shirley Wolfe announce her passing on June 5th, 2024 after a short stay in Extendicare. She was surrounded by the love of her family and the care of exceptional staff. Shirley was so close to reaching her 97th birthday!
Shirley Laura Wolfe (nee Fletcher) was born on July 16, 1927 to Frank and Madeline Fletcher of Brant, Alberta. Shirley was the oldest of four children that were all raised on the Fletcher family mixed farm and dairy operation. She attended the Sharron country school
BROOK, Mildred 1932 – 2024
Mildred Brook of Vulcan, passed away at Vulcan Extendicare on May 27, 2024 at the age of 91 years.
Mildred is survived by her two children – Vicki (Roman) Eliuk of Vulcan and Alec (Karin Jensen) Brook of Calgary, two grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents George and Alice Rayner, her husband Alfred Brook, and eight siblings.
A Family memorial will take place at a later date, with inurnment at Torrington East Lutheran Cemetery.
Any tributes in Mildred’s memory can be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 710 -10123 – 99 St NW, Edmonton,
McKENZIE, Clark Stewart 1940 – 2024
Clark McKenzie of Champion, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on May 9, 2024 at the age of 84 years.
Clark was born January 28, 1940 in St. Boniface, Manitoba. He was a meat cutter for many years and met a lot of people during that time. He was well liked by anyone who met him and he will be missed.
Clark is survived by his wife Sherry, sons – Garth (Faith) McKenzie and Scott McKenzie, 3 stepchildren – Rhonda Parrish, Amanda Cornell of Edmonton, and Jason Cornell of Carstairs, grandchildren Shelby, Danica, Kayley, Bryce, William, Dominick, Jayde and Sheldon.
JONES, Bruce Leslie 1971 – 2024
Bruce Leslie Jones
April 24, 1971 – May 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that BRUCE LESLIE JONES passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Bruce was born in Lethbridge in 1971. He grew up and attended school in Lomond. He was 16 years old when he joined the Lomond Fire Department and was an active member for 27 years. He helped farm with his dad and granddad Smokie. The only thing he hated about farming was picking rocks. He loved going motor bike riding, golfing, floating down the canal on tubes and visiting friends. Bruce enjoyed his hunting trip with
JOHNSON, Jeffrey Allan George 1976 – 2024
It is with endless love and high emotions we announce the sudden departure of our newly found angel,Jeffrey Allan George Johnson. An amazing man and kind soul has escape us all as the former Cranbrook resident of B.C. left us suddenly on April 20, 2024. Jeffery was in Calgary A.B. at the time of his passing and was just 47 years old.
Jeff was born August 10, 1976 in Belleville, ON to loving mother, Connie (Gilfillen) Johnson. This is where he and his older sister Tammy were raised for their early years. His journey then brought him to B.C. at the
VERHULST, Gretha 1932 – 2024
Gretha Verhulst, formerly of Millarville, AB, passed away at the Vulcan Extendicare on May 15, 2024 at the age of 91 years.
A Family Memorial will be held at a later date.
Any tributes in Gretha’s memory can be made to Autism Society Alberta, 3639 – 26 St NE, Calgary, AB, T1Y 5E1, or to www.autismalberta.ca.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
SMITH, Barbara Violet 1934 – 2024
Barbara Violet Smith, of Calgary (formerly of Vulcan), passed away peacefully at the Calgary South health Campus Hospital on May 9, 2024 at the age of 90 years.
Barbara was born April 2, 1934 in Vulcan, AB, eldest of eight children born to Reg and Ethel Sansome. Barbara took her schooling in Long Coulee, Blueson, Kirkcaldy and Champion.
Barbara married Ben Smith on April 6, 1957 and together they raised four boys and farmed north of Vulcan.
She worked at Vulcan Bowling Alley & Marble Café and enjoyed cooking, baking and like watching her favorite shows on TV. She also enjoyed collecting Christmas
AUESTAD, Ralph Marvin 1939 – 2024
Ralph Auestad of Lethbridge (formerly of Milo), passed away peacefully at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on May 14, 2024 at the age of 85 years.
Ralph was born March 4, 1939 in Bassano, AB, to Abraham and Martha Auestad. He attended school in Milo and took over the family farm at a very early age.
Ralph married Laureen Hayduk of Lac La Biche in July of 1967 and together they raised two children – Allan and Deb. Ralph and Laureen kept busy over the years with their kid’s activities and enjoyed their community. Ralph and Laureen eventually moved to High River and
SCHNEIDER, Susan ‘Sue’ Faye 1962 – 2024
The family of Susan ‘Sue” Faye Schneider are saddened to announce her sudden passing in Calgary on May 13, 2024 at the age of 62 years.
Susan was born March 16, 1962 in Red Deer Alberta; the youngest and tenth child of Wes and Tillie Quick. Her growing up years were spent in Red Deer, High Level, Vulcan and Champion.
On November 26th 1983, she married her high school sweet heart Fred and they spent the next forty plus years together in Vulcan; farming and raising their 3 kids Karen (Ryan) Williams, Wesley (Jessica) Schneider and Gavin (Aliya) Schneider. While raising her
DOANE, Orlo ‘Ory’ Delroy 1943 – 2024
Orlo ‘Ory’ Delroy Doane of Vulcan, beloved husband of Judy, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on April 25, 2024 at the age of 81 years.
Ory was born January 21, 1943, son of Orlo and Della Doane. He was raised and educated in Vulcan and farmed his entire life. He was a cowboy at heart and had the kindest of hearts, a smile and always willing to lend a helping hand to whomever needed it.
Ory was a devoted champion of the Wheat Country Special Needs Society and spent many years deeply involved with S.O.D.A.
He married the love of