Obituaries

Webber/Tuttle (Nee Kana), Edna, (formerly of Vulcan) of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, AB on August 8, 2017 at the age of 89 years.
Edna was born in Medicine Hat, AB on November 29, 1927, the first of three children to Iver and Clara Kana. Edna and her siblings, Irene and Norman, were raised on a sheep ranch in Pendent d’Orielle, southwest of Medicine Hat. Edna married her first husband Vincent Tuttle in 1952 and farmed in the Glasford district near Orion, AB. Together they had five sons. Vincent passed away suddenly in 1967 and Edna

Stumpf, Lorraine of Milo, passed away at the Calgary South Health Campus on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the age of 88 years.
Lorraine was born in the Arrowwood Hospital on February 3, 1929 to John Robert and Annie Goldthorpe, who were English homesteaders in the Eastway district. Lorraine was the youngest of six children and attended Eastway and Buffalo Schools. They milked 14 cows before heading to school by horseback. Mom had a unique style of milking – thumbs turned inward. One of her favorite teachers was Nancy (Holoboff) Kingsmith. They had a typical homesteader’s childhood and she often relayed

John HAROLD NORTHCOTT
July 19, 1918 – July 28, 2017
Born on July 19, Harold Northcott just celebrated 99 full years of life. On July 28, 2017, he passed into heaven. A veteran of World War II, a farmer, a husband and devoted family man, he passed with peace and dignity with his wife of 74+ years, Janetta by his side.
The youngest of 6 children, he was born to Charles and Clara Northcott in a farmhouse near the homestead by Milo, AB. Harold and Janetta lived in Ontario and Southern Alberta while Harold was in the Royal Canadian Air Force in World

Gordon Porter Marshall passed away at the High River Hospital on July 21, 2017 at the age of 88 years.
Gordon was born in Vulcan, AB on May 12, 1929. He was predeceased by his first wife Vera (Popoff) in 1993, a sister Betty McKinnon in 1963, his father Leslie in 1980 and his mother Della Poff in 2001.
Gordon is lovingly remembered by his wife Byrla (McMorris), sons David (Maureen), Daniel (Barbara), Melvin (Elaine) and daughter Colleen (Bruce) Herring, five grandchildren: Matts (Elena), Colina, Megan, Spencer (Anaise); three Stepchildren: Clint (Rena) Armstrong, Shannon (Doug) Kingsmith and Rodney (Marianne) Armstrong; seven Step-grandchildren;

Barbara “Barb” Frances Smith
November 24, 1925 – June 30, 2017
“Mom” passed away peacefully at Vulcan Extendicare with family by her side.
Barbara was born in Long Beach, California and along with her Mother, Dorothy and sister Patricia, Barbara immigrated to Alberta in 1939.
Barb is survived by her loving husband Allan of 73 years, her son Donald (Inger) and by her daughter Carol Ray. She is also survived by five grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Barbara was predeceased by her sister Patricia and by her son-in-law, Lloyd Ray.
As per Barbara’s request, there will be no funeral service. Cremation

MARCELLA ANNE STEINER
September 25, 1924 to June 9, 2017
Marcella Steiner passed away on June 9, 2017 at the Willow Creek Care Centre in Claresholm. Marcella now joins her husband Carl, who passed August 29, 2008 and whom she missed so much.
She will be lovingly remembered by her family, eldest daughter Laurie (Norm) Wright and their daughters Cynthia and Shawna, daughter Judy (Maurice) McKinney and their children Jordan (Nola), Grandchildren Elise, Devon and Dallas; Harley (Kaylene) Grandchildren Brooke and Bentley; Lindsey (Skyler) Schwabenbauer. Daughter-in-law Jean Ann Steiner and her sons Karl (Jennifer) Grandchildren Tesla and Anna; Kurtis. Marcella was predeceased by

HORBACHEWSKY, Julius
December 6, 1932 to May 8, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather Julius Horbachewsky on May 8th, 2017 at the age of 84. Julius was born in Preeceville, Saskatchewan and moved to Calgary in the 1950’s.
Julius is survived by his children Joey, Tamra Hillis (Tom), Donna Jakowski (Frank), Danny, Suzy Love (Kevin), his beloved grandchildren, Tanya Hillis, Teresa (Sean) Mills (Hillis), Kimberly (Mike) Gilham (Jakowski), Kelsey Jakowski, Jason (Alyssa) Love, Kaitlyn (Lynn Machacek) Love, Robert (Carleen Smith) Love, Cyhrus Horbachewsky, and his beloved great-grandchildren, Peyton, Nolan

Nadobny, Kenneth Wayne, of Vulcan, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on April 28, 2017 at the age of 81 years.
Ken was born in Sudbury, Ontario on November 24, 1935. His family later settled in Renfrew. At the age of 21, Ken left home and headed west. He eventually ended up in the Vulcan area where he met and married Carol Elaine Lerohl, on Sept 12, 1961 in Kemmer, Wyoming. They returned to Ontario and lived in Ottawa and then Renfrew. In 1964 they returned to Vulcan where Ken has resided since.
Ken worked for the Department of

Mitchell, John David Jan 28, 1933 – April 20, 2017
Mitchell, John David, formerly of Vulcan, passed away peacefully in Victoria, B.C. on April 20, 2017 at the age of 84 years.
Dave will be greatly missed by his wife Bev, his children Winston, Scott (Susie) and Lyndon (Cathy), seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter, many nieces, nephews, and brother and sisters in law. He was predeceased by his first wife Virginia, parents John and Vera and his brother Donald (Lorna).
Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 1:30 pm at the Vulcan Cultural and Recreation Centre (504 –