Obituaries

SOKVITNE, (Martha) Florence
It is with sadness that Florence’s family announce her peaceful passing at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on May 25, 2018 at the age of 91 ½ years.
Florence, the youngest daughter was born at Lomond on August 14, 1926. She taught at Circle Hill, near Enchant, AB. In 1947, she married Kenneth and while living on the farm they had two children, Dwain and Carol. The Lomond Bethany Luthern Church was a large part of her life as was the Lomond Community Womens Club and later the Vulcan Senior Centre. Ken and Florence made the most of each

Robert (Bob) Thompson
It is with great sorrow that we wish to inform you of the loss of Robert (Bob) Thompson. He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife Donna of over 53 years; his two daughters Deanna (Rolf) and Marlyn (Gord); his four grandsons Ethan, Kyle, Jake and Sam; and his sister Annette (Norm) and family.
Bob was born to Bert and Lorine on June 10, 1943 in Russell, MB and passed away on May 22, 2018 at the Vulcan hospital after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
Although technically retired from the electrical trade in 2001, after 35

Rose Edith Richardson entered Heaven’s gates on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at age 93 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 2, 1925 in Vulcan, Alberta to Elizabeth (Bott) Doyle and John Henry Doyle.
Rose was predeceased by her husband Lee Richardson and will be greatly missed by her four children; John (Nicole), Sharon, Gloria (Bob) and Lynda. Her seven grandchildren; Angela, Dan, Sheldon, Cordell, Scott, Shane and Serena. Her 11 great grandchildren; Jessica, Courtney, Nick, Sarah, Stephanie, Josh, Veniece, Morgan, Chelsea, Tamara and Keara. Rose will also be forever remembered and missed by her extended family and many

Howard Hagg, beloved husband of Lorraine, was taken home to be with his Lord on May 2, 2018 at the age of 95 years.
Howard was born on March 29, 1923 in Great Falls, Montana to Otto & Anna (Zahnd) Hagg. His parents had moved to Great Falls for the winter months looking for work then returning to Champion/Vulcan area to farm. Having grown up on the farm, Howard developed a love for animals and farming. WWII was in full swing when he turned 18, so he enlisted in the Aircrew with the R.C.A.F. in 1942. He graduated in 1944 and

Beck, Valeen “Val” Alberta, of Vulcan, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on April 28, 2018 at the age of 79 years.
Val was born December 6, 1938 in Coe Hill, ON to Earl and Leatha (nee: Andrus) Warner. She was raised in the Oshawa area and in 1965 came west to Carievale, SK where she resided with her young family for about 5 years. After her divorce, Val came to Calgary in 1972 with her Uncle Glen Andrus.
Val then married her second husband Gordon Beck and they moved to Vulcan in 1975 where they opened a NAPA store

William (Bill) Alexander Taylor
Nov 3, 1930 – April 23, 2018
 
With a sadness we announce the passing of our father, William “Bill” Taylor, who died peacefully at his assisted living home on April 23, 2018 in Calgary AB at the age of 87 Years, concluding the sedentary quarter of an otherwise wild ride.
Bill was from a long line of “William Taylors” and there are a few more Bill’s that follow him in that lineup. Bill was born on November 3, 1930 in Travers Alberta, a once booming town along the railway between Medicine Hat and Aldersyde, South of Brooks, known

It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Raymond Delbert Warren, beloved husband of 45 years to Jeanette.  He was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday April 19, 2018 at the age of 72 years.
Raymond was born in Vulcan on November 24, 1945, second son of Wilford and Edna Warren.  Raymond grew up on the family farm west of Champion.  He took his schooling in Champion and Vulcan and after graduation, he attended Olds College and SAIT.
Raymond married Jeanette Henry on July 1, 1972 in Olds and together they

It is with profound sadness that Steven and Jessica Malmberg announce the passing of their beloved son Mitchell, at the Alberta Children’s Hospital on April 19, 2018 at the age of 9 years.
Mitchell Dimitri Malmberg was born November 30th, 2008 to Steven and Jessica Malmberg. Mitch always has a presence about him. His personality could fill a room, his giggle and smile could brighten even the darkest days. He was the king of bad ideas but always managed to come out of any situation smelling like roses. He was a natural at almost every thing he tried. Having Mitch for

Nancy Muriel Bertschy (Robinson) of Milo, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Strathmore Hospital on February 19, 2018 at the age of 83 years.
She was the loving mother of: Fred C. Bertschy, Louis Bertschy (Donna), Steve Bertschy (Leanne) of Milo, AB and Tamara Van Tassell of Grande Prairie, AB. She will also be dearly missed by her 10 grandchildren: Nadine, John, Kayla, Quinn, Caeden, Atom, Grayson, Dallin, Ty, and Camryn. She will also be lovingly remembered by: sister Elizabeth (Betty) Forsberg, sister-in-law Irene Oberholtzer, numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. In addition to her husband Fred L.