We Remember

Florence Agate April 16, 1917 – March 23, 2016
Agate, Florence, of Vulcan, passed away at Vulcan Extendicare March 23, 2016 at the age of 98 years.
Florence was born in Glasgow, Montana, USA. She was very young when her parents decided to move to Alberta, who started homesteading in the Cluny area. As she got older, she helped her father with the farming and chores because her siblings were too young to help out. She attended the Cluny school until Grade 9 when she had to quit to go to work to help with the family finances.
Florence had a very interesting

Dorothy Lois Hovdebo (nee Cook) July 18, 1943 – March 23, 2016
Once again with heavy hearts we have to say goodbye to our mother, daughter, Grammie, and sister. After a short battle with lung cancer, Dorothy passed away in the Vulcan Hospital on March 23rd, 2016.
Dorothy was born in Prince Albert and grew up in the White Star district eventually moving into Prince Albert. She and Cec were married in June 1962. Deb was born the following June and soon after they moved to Thompson, MB. Jasper was born there in 1965. The family moved back to Prince Albert in

Cecil Henry Hovdebo March 28, 1942 ~ February 28, 2016
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Cec who passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre February 28, 2016 at the age of 73 years.
Cec was born in Pierceland, SK to Nels and Tillie Hovdebo and weighed less than 5 lbs! Grandpa and Grandma Hovdebo packed up Dad and older brother, Uncle Neil and moved west of Prince Albert when Dad was around 3 years old. At a young age dad was already playing ball and Grandpa took him to White Star for a ball

Andrus, Glen Russel, of Vulcan, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre February 18, 2016 at the age of 87 years.
Glen was born September 17, 1928 in Wollaston, Ontario. He enlisted in the Army at around the age of 18 and was based in Ontario for 19 years, where he also served overseas in Egypt. He later moved to Calgary with his wife Pauline in 1972 before moving to Vulcan, AB where Glen has resided since. Glen and his niece Val Beck spent a lot of time together since Pauline passed away and they provided great companionship for each

Brown, Murray Dodd, of Vulcan, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on February 8, 2016 at the age of 86 years.
Murray lived in Dutch Brook, Nova Scotia from 1929 to 1987. He worked at the Sydney Engineering Day Dock as a Pipe Fitter for 28 years before settling in Vulcan during the spring of 1987. Murray enjoyed tinkering in his garage, working on cars and trucks. On weekends, he would spend time camping with family, enjoying firecrackers and fireworks. His hobbies included playing cards, checkers and many jokes as well as down home comedy – Hughie & Allen

It is with great sadness that the family of Phyllis Williams of Arrowwood announce her peaceful passing at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on January 29, 2016 at the age of 94 years.
Phyllis was born on August 1, 1921 and lived almost her entire life in the Arrowwood area. She took her schooling at Arrowwood, Olds School of Agriculture and Secretarial School in Calgary and worked at the latter until 1945.
Phyllis married Bert Williams on March 30, 1946 and it was here where they farmed and raised their children. They spent many great times at Lake McGregor and the Highwood

Love, Rita, of Vulcan, beloved wife of the Late Carson Love, passed away at Vulcan, January 17, 2016 after a brief illness at the age of 81 years.
Rita was the youngest of 11 children born December 15, 1934 at Mossleigh to John (Jack) and Ethel Martin.
Rita married Carson Love June 4th, 1955. They farmed northeast of Vulcan in the Berrywater district until Carson’s passing. In 1995 Rita moved to Vulcan and resided there until her death.
Rita is survived by her daughter Patricia (Terry) Shenher of Bonnyville, AB, her son Dan (Evelyn) Love of Taber; five grandchildren – Clayton and Megan