We Remember

LEONA GERTRUDE DILSE (nee: Lund), fighting the brave battle of Alzheimer’s, passed away in Lethbridge on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, at the age of 93 years.
Born on April 23, 1929, in Nobleford, AB, she graduated in 1947 from Bow Valley Central High, Cluny, AB. She lived in Queenstown, AB with her parents Charles (Charlie) and Gertrude Lund, and sister Helene Henrickson. At the age of 19, she married Leo Bottom in Vulcan, AB in 1948. They moved to Otterville, Missouri that same year. They went on to have and had two children, Wanda and Charles “Chuck”. Leona and Leo divorced

Alvin William Shield, of Milo, Alberta passed away on August 6, 2023 in the Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 82 years.
Alvin was born Aug. 29, 1940 in Bassano, Alberta to William (Bill) and Gladys Shield. He was raised on the family farm near Milo, the eldest of four children, and received his schooling there as well. Al was well known in the community growing up, playing sports, fixing up cars, and as a hired hand on local farms and ranches. Alvin worked with the county road crew building the Vulcan highway as a teenager and followed rodeo and chuckwagon

Deanna Alvira Nelson, the youngest of 10, was born on April 14, 1937, to Emanuel and Viola Rushfeldt of Vulcan. Deanna passed peacefully on July 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Deanna attended the Red Cross School north of Vulcan through to grade 5, then took grades 6 – 11 at Vulcan. Deanna married Christian (Chris) Nelson of Queenstown on April 24, 1954. Together, over 69 years they raised 5 sons and 2 daughters, Garry, Rod, Ward, Alvin, Cathy, Gord, and Christa.
Besides her beloved husband Chris, Deanna is survived by her children – Garry (Bernardine), Rod (Sue), Ward, Cathy, Gord

Graff, Helene (Koss) Nee: Wagner, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 102 years.
Helene was born to Julianna and Reinhold Wagner on March 23, 1921 on her parents’ farm near Roblin, Manitoba. She was the third child in a family that was blessed with fourteen children. After leaving home, she worked as a maid in the Hamiota and Brandon areas of Manitoba.
On November 22, 1942, Helene married Albert Otto Koss. She joined him in Winnipeg and then in Esquimalt where Al served in the army. She found employment at the Yarrows Shipyard working

The family of Ruth Richardson is very sad to announce her passing on December 12, 2022 at Agecare Columbia in Lethbridge at the age of 87. Ruth battled health challenges over the last few years, but age and Dialysis ultimately took their toll.
Ruth has been laid to rest beside her husband George. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1:30 pm at the Vulcan Culture & Recreation Centre (504-4 Ave S).
Ruth Evelyn Richardson (née Wylie) was born October 31, 1935 in the Vulcan hospital to William and Mary Wylie. She was the oldest of

Catharine ‘Diane’ Boon of Vulcan, passed away peacefully at Vulcan Extendicare on May 26, 2023.
Diane is survived by her beloved daughter Laurie (Russell) Bradford, two granddaughters Brandy (Russ) Bradford-Morin and Casey (Chris) Bradford , and three great grandchildren – Evelyn, Ivy and William. She was predeceased by her parents and husband Bill in 1996.
At Diane’s request, there will not be a formal service at this time.
Tributes in Diane’s memory can be made to the Calgary Humane Society, Attn: Fund Development, 4455 -110th Ave. SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 2T7 OR the Vulcan County Health & Wellness Foundation, Box 28, Vulcan, AB,

Joan Isabelle (Henderson) Lebsack of Vulcan, passed away peacefully at the High River Hospital on May 23, 2023 at the age of 93 years.
Joan is survived by her sons Blaine (Grace) and Barry (Yvonne), grandchildren Lindsey, Lisa (Kyle), Lyle (Sarah) and Jolene (Chris), Dustin, Aisha (Jeff) , 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by her husband Ed Lebsack and son Leslie.
Joan was born April 27, 1930 in Lomond to Sam and Dolina Henderson. It was there she met Edward Lebsack, married and raised their three children.
Joan loved her family and enjoyed reading, crosswords and sudoko;

It is with heavy hearts that we, the Hartung and Vannatta Families announce the passing of our beloved STEVEN DEAN VANNATTA. April 27, 1984 – May 1-2023
Oldest Son of Larry & Wendy Vannatta. Brother to Curtis (April) Vannatta and Lisa (Jay) Uncle to Preston Vannatta who he cherished so much. Grandson to Sonny & Marina Vannatta. Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friend to Many. Stevens “furbaby” Watson. Predeceased by his loving Grandparents Ed and Helanda Hartung.
Steven; You closed your eyes, fell asleep, and your Heart went to sleep too but the Angels came and took you away.
Steven you were loved

Leona Akitt passed away peacefully at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm on April 29, 2023 at the age of 97 years.
Leona was born on the Rosenkranz homestead east of Carmangay on September 12, 1925. She was married to Bert Akitt in 1953 and came to live at what became Wolf Coulee Ranch, located east of Carmangay until 1989. They then bought a house in Vulcan and took up residence there, but sadly Bert passed away shortly thereafter. Leona continued to make her home in Vulcan until 2013. She moved to Cottonwood Village in Claresholm where she had

Wendy MacKenzie
January 10 1959-April 5 2023
The family of Wendy MacKenzie of Vulcan are saddened to announce her passing at Calgary South Campus on April 5, 2023 at the age of 64 years.
Wendy and Taxi MacKenzie lived at Bassano and Dorothy before moving back to the farm at Milo in 1994 and after that, moved to Vulcan, AB. Wendy attended her schooling from grade 1 until grade 9 in Milo and eventually finished her studies in Vulcan. In 1998, she took on the responsibility of her grand-daughter Star.
Wendy worked at Market Street Foods in Vulcan for 17 years where she was