Obituaries

Smith-Reath, Evelyn Elizabeth was taken home to her Lord and Savior. November 9, 2009 at Vulcan, Alberta at the age of 85 years.
Evelyn was born June 28, 1924 on the family farm in the Alston area south of Vulcan to George and Marion Reath. She attended Alston School and Calgary Normal School. Evelyn returned to the area to teach for a number of years, then was fully involved in the farming business. She was a devoted member of the Church of Christ where she lead the choir on many occasions. Evelyn enjoyed gardening, spending time with family

Harry was born on the homestead March 2, 1913 at Faith, Alberta to William and Minnie Peters the youngest of three boys. The family resided there until 1927 when they left the homestead to farm at Vulcan. Harry met Dorothy Rodgers at a dance and they were married on November 14, 1940 at Stavely. Harry and Dorothy moved to the family farm on Thigh Hill east of Vulcan and began their farming life together. Farming was hard work but they knew how to have fun as well and enjoyed attending card parties and square dances. Because of tainted water on

Billings, Hazel Mae passed away May 17, 2010 at Calgary, Alberta at the age of 83 years.
Hazel was born July 8, 1926 at Vulcan, Alberta to William and Minnietta Francis. She attended Thigh Hill School until Grade 8. Hazel went to work for Phil and Al Lucas as a farm housekeeper. She married George Dennuse on June 30, 1945 at Vulcan. They lived in Warner, Raymond and Lethbridge River Bottom working on cattle and sugar beet farms. They moved to Vulcan and Hazel cleaned rooms and Dr. Tompkins’ office and worked at the Vulcan Hospital

Nelson, David George passed away peacefully on November 9, 2009 at his home in Queenstown at the age of 66 years.
David was born February 26, 1944 in Bassano, Alberta to Palmer and Alma Nelson. He was raised on the farm near Queenstown and received his schooling in Queenstown and Milo. David attended Calgary Technical Institute where he took a course in Agricultural Mechanics. Upon completion, he returned home to farm with his Dad and older brother Ken. David and Ken has a great partnership with their mixed farming operation of cattle and grain.

Ruppert, Peter Stephen passed away at Vulcan, Alberta February 12, 2010 at the age of 89 years.
Pete was born March 10, 1920 at Graystones, Alberta to Frank and Margaret Ruppert. He met Anna Chase and they were married on November 1, 1942. Pete proudly served his country with the 65th Tank Transport Division in World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945. He worked in Special Areas and was assigned to work in Lomond in 1949. Pete and Anna loved the area and have continued to reside there since. He also worked as a welder for the Lomond Service

Kraus, Kurt passed away May 12, 2010 at Gleichen, Alberta at the age of 46 years.
Kurt is survived by his mother Elsie (Peter) Outram, his father Manfred Kraus, two sisters Corinna (Darren) Gillespie and Anita Kraus.

A service was held Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 3:00 pm at Vulcan Cemetery Columbarium with Reverend Gordon Cranch officiating.
Inurnment Vulcan Cemetery Columbarium.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
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Miller, Robert Edmond “Robbie” passed away August 8, 2010 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 29 years.
Robbie will be lovingly remembered by his parents Doug and Bobbi Miller, sister Bobbi-Lee Kieke, two nieces Megan and Melanie, his grandmother Rita Miller, three uncles Dave, Joe, Dan and special buddy his dog Shaddy Lady.
Robbie was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Robert and Doreen Davidson, paternal grandfather Douglas Miller Sr. and two paternal uncles Robert and Edmond.
Celebration of Life service Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall at Vulcan.
Honorary bearers Johnny Bath, James Clarke,

Ed passed away peacefully Wednesday November 18, 2009 at the age of 86 years.
Ed was born September 16, 1923 in Birdsholm, AB to Henry and Leah Ully. The family moved to Picture Butte, AB when he was a boy, where he attended Bar Hill school. He married Ina Marttinnen November 1943 and together they farmed and raised their seven children at Bar Hill and Vulcan. In 1951 they moved to Vulcan where they continued farming and raising bulls. One of Ed’s greatest joys were his purebred Charolais’s for which he won many ribbons. The greatest attraction of his bulls was

Wolfe, John Mitchell April 11, 1926 – February 26, 2010It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of John Wolfe of Vulcan, Alberta at the age of 83 years.
Johnnie always believed that there was one more miracle out there that he could claim and we marveled at how he fought his cancer with determination. He courageously passed away with all the dignity he was known for.
He is survived by his best friend and the love of his life for the past sixty-one years Shirley. He loved his family dearly, daughter Jan Laree, Dane, McKenzie, Chandler Pedersen, two