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Anderson, Sherryl Anne, of Vulcan, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on January 5, 2018 at the age of 71 years.
As per Sherryl’s wishes, there will not be a service at this time.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Caldwell, Allan Keith of Champion, passed away suddenly at his home December 28, 2017 at the age of 67 years.
Keith is survived by his mother, Eileen Caldwell of Champion, sister, Marie Greaves of Airdrie, son Allan Caldwell of Red Dear, daughters Christina (Brian) Guidolin of Red Deer, Karen Gammel, Leeann (James) Sparkes of Champion, 6 grandchildren, Christian, Destiny, Julianna, Jacob, Dominic and Billy, as well as cousins, nieces and friends.
Memorial Service at Champion Community Hall, Saturday January 13, 2018 at 1:30 pm. Inurnment Champion Cemetery.
Tributes in Keith’s memory can be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation , NWT
Cowan, John “Raymond”, of Vulcan, beloved husband of Lorna, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on December 17, 2017 at the age of 62 years.
At the request of Ray’s family, a Family Memorial Gathering will take place at a later date.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Branden, Margaret “Ann, of Vulcan, beloved wife of Leroy, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on November 20, 2017 at the age of 80 years.
Besides her loving husband Leroy, Ann is survived by her children – Richard (Deborah) Branden of Lethbridge, Dan Branden of Calmar and Lori Branden of Vulcan; 4 precious grandchildren – Lukis, Jazmin, Cody and Cheyenne, and 1 great grand daughter Izabel. Ann was predeceased by her parents Orville and Jean Bean.
Memorial Service will take place on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 1:30 pm at the Vulcan Legion Hall (240 Sinclair Road), Sue MacDonald,
In Memory of a Life so short and beautifully lived, and a Heart so deeply loved.
Hofer, Adam John, of Shadow Ranch Colony, Champion, Alberta, passed away suddenly on October 21, 2017 at the age of 15 yrs.
Beloved son of Tom and Lisa Hofer, Adam will also be lovingly missed by his brothers and sisters – Kaitlyn, Jordan, Amber and Mariah, Grandparents Rev. John and Sarah Hofer, Grandmother Teresa (Peter) Hofer, Uncle Rev. Kenneth (Miriam) of Shadow Ranch, Aunt Michelle (Phillip) of East Cardston, Uncles Peter, Ben (Leah), Tim (Abigail), Rueben (Miriam), Christopher (Jen) of Shadow Ranch, Aunt Martha (Andrew) of
Strauss, Jerome “Jerry”, of Alston, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on October 18, 2017 at the age of 83 years.
Jerry grew up on the family farm west of Champion and farmed in the area for most of his entire life. He learned the merits of hard work and perseverance early in life and carried those values with him during all of his days. Jerry had a natural understanding of mechanics and used those skills throughout his farming career.
Jerry loved life and even near the end, when his cancer started to overwhelm him, he refused to give
Laura Ellen O’Reilly (Hagg), born at Vulcan on November 16, 1924, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Center in Lethbridge on October 16, 2017 at the age of 92 years.
Laura is survived by her son Bryon (partner Lynn) O’Reilly of Edmonton, daughter Margo (Tom) Ellis of Champion, grandchildren Harry (Rhonda) O’ Reilly of Calgary, Brock (Amanda) Ellis of Champion, Darrell (Jayme) Ellis of Lethbridge and LaRae Ellis of Edmonton, seven great grandchildren, older brother Howard (Lorraine) Hagg, brothers-in-law Bill (Anne) and Norman (Deloris), sister-in-law Linda, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Laura was predeceased by her husband Jim, daughter
Verna Virginia Wisener (nee McGhee) of Calgary passed away peacefully on October 13, 2017 at the age of 94 years.
Verna was born in Drumheller, Alberta and raised on Turtleback Farm in the community of Orkney. Following high school in Drumheller, she attended secretarial school in Calgary. While working for a Calgary law firm she met the love of her life Ira whom she married January 26, 1946. The skills she gained from her farm life upbringing, set the stage for her enduring abilities to ‘make do’ and thrive on 15th Avenue providing a loving and welcoming home to any seeking
Linda Diane Nelson, age 69, died peacefully on Sept 16, 2017, in Vulcan, AB.
Linda was born on November 18, 1948 in Port Arthur, Ontario, to parents Cecile Arita Cenerini and Roy Nelson.
Linda is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Nisby of Edmonton, Jackie Van de Mosselaer (Randy Van de Mosselaer) of Winnipeg and their father Ed Nisby of Winnipeg; her grandchildren, Russell Staats, of Winnipeg, Nicole Staats of Winnipeg and Kalyn Van de Mosselaer (15) of Winnipeg and Kyler Van de Mosselaer (16) of Winnipeg, one great-grandson, Kalem Staats, and her brothers; Gerry O’Neill and wife Beverly, of Fort Frances, Nick
Hartung, Helanda, of Vulcan, passed away unexpectedly at the Vulcan Hospital on September 18th, just one week after her 84th birthday.
She was born in Weyburn, SK, the 10th child of Herman & Huldine Deimert and eventually one of 13 siblings. At an early age she was introduced to the saving grace of Jesus Christ and accepted Him as her Savior, beginning a lifetime of faith and service in His name. She attended Hillcrest Bible College in Medicine Hat where she met Ed Hartung and they were married in 1953. The couple settled just a few miles east of Vulcan, set