FETKENHER, Ronald Keith 1935 – 2019

FETKENHER, Ronald Keith  1935 – 2019

Ronald Keith Fetkenher passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 1, 2019 at the age of 84 years in High River, AB.

Ron is survived by his wife of 62 years, Audrey, his son Ken (Monnie) Fetkenher, daughters Laurie (Lorne) Umscheid and Cindy West; grandchildren Josh (Sarah) Umscheid, Shaun (Julie) Umscheid, Michele (Monte) Schwing, Devon (Tara) Fetkenher, Cali Fetkenher, Casey (Hailey) West and Evan West. Ron is also survived by his great grandchildren Neve, Elle, Ayla, Trin, Tor, Wolfgang, Liam, Hayden, Kai and Rowan as well as his nephew Doug (Sharleen) Bushell and niece Christine (Galvin) Egeland. Ron was

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McKENZIE, Edwin Murray 1931 – 2019

McKENZIE, Edwin Murray  1931 – 2019

Edwin Murray McKenzie, formerly of Brandon, Manitoba, slipped the surly bonds of Earth early Sunday morning, December 1, 2019 in Vulcan, Alberta at the age of 88.

Ed was born on July 3, 1931 in Brandon and spent virtually all of his life in Brandon. He attended Brandon Collegiate Institute, and was a regular at the Brandon YMCA in his younger years. An accomplished gymnast and member several basketball teams Ed loved competitive sports both as a participant and a spectator. As a regular member of the Schubert choir cast for musicals Ed displayed his exceptional singing voice, but more

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JOHNSON, Judith “Judy” Marian 1940-2019

JOHNSON, Judith “Judy” Marian  1940-2019

Judith Marian “Judy” Johnson, of Vulcan, beloved wife of Ken, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Extendicare on November 18, 2019 at the age of 79 years.   Thanks for the memories Mum! Today we said good bye. We all have fond memories of Mum and may you all remember some way she touched your life and made you smile. Mum / Grandma / Great Grandma / Sister / Aunt / Nurse / Friend. Dementia is not kind, but I loved that in her last year she was a nurse and still trying

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WAGNER, Richard Eugene 1954 – 2019

WAGNER, Richard Eugene   1954 – 2019

We announce with heavy hearts that Richard Wagner (REW) passed away suddenly on November 20, 2019.

Richard will be sorely missed by his soulmate and best friend Gina Lute, his brothers John, Freeman (wife Madonna) sisters Debra (husband Donald pre-deceased) and Holly, stepdaughter Alysia (husband Donovan), two granddaughters, nieces and nephews, family and friends, his mother Catherine and step father Jack, and father Ray.

Richard and Gina were enjoying their lives together in the small community of Carmangay. Where you saw Gina’s shadow, you would see Richards shadow. Richard enjoyed helping the community with his giving spirit. He enjoyed all four seasons

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HUNTER, Ronald “Ron” John 1950 – 2019

HUNTER, Ronald “Ron” John 1950 – 2019

Ron Hunter passed away suddenly on November 11, 2019, in a fatal motorcycle accident in Mexico, at the age of 69 years.

Ron grew up and continued to live and work on the farm near Ensign, AB. He was a good farmer and loved his work. Through his endeavors, he found the pleasures of life and success of work, to retire early and he enjoyed his final years living part time in Mexico. His passion to ride his motorcycle down many roads and highways in that beautiful country, never tiring of the adventure.

Ron leaves behind his wife of

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STOKES, George Charles “Chuck” 1943 – 2019

STOKES, George Charles “Chuck”  1943 – 2019

The family of George Charles “Chuck” Stokes of Vulcan, beloved husband of Arlene, are saddened to announce his passing at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on November 6, 2019 at the age of 75 years. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Chuck was born November 13, 1943 in Vulcan, Alberta to George and Amy Stokes. Chuck was raised on the family farm near Armada, Alberta, the oldest of four children. After his marriage to Arlene, the couple farmed near Lomond, Alberta, where they raised their family. Chuck was very active in the Lomond community where he spent time with the

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KLEMENZ, Linda Jean (Nee: Howg) 1949 – 2019

KLEMENZ, Linda Jean (Nee: Howg) 1949 – 2019

Klemenz, Linda Jean (nee: Howg), formerly of Lomond and Calgary, peacefully passed away at Vulcan Extendicare on October 18, 2019 at the age of 70 years.

Linda was born and raised on the farm between Lomond and Enchant until the age of 17, at which time she went to Calgary to attend Nursing Aide School. Linda graduated as a certified Nursing Aide in 1968 and started working at the Calgary General Hospital on the Cardiology Ward for a year and a half. She then moved for a short time to the Bethany Care Centre.

In May of 1970, Linda obtained a position

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DORTCH, Richard “Dick” Bruce 1958 – 2019

Richard “Dick” Bruce Dortch of Arrowwood, passed away at his home on September 4, 2019 at the age of 61 years.

A Graveside Service and Inurnment will be held at the Bassano Cemetery Columbarium (East), Bassano, AB on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 2 pm.

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

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BURGESS, Richard Clarke 1952 – 2019

BURGESS, Richard Clarke   1952 – 2019

Richard Clarke Burgess of Calgary, beloved son of Dorothy Burgess of Champion, passed away at the South Calgary Health Campus on September 4, 2019 at the age of 67 years.

Besides his mother Dorothy, Richard is survived by his siblings – Rosemarie (Eldon) Kube, Cynthia Houston, Trish (Glen Barker) Gibson, Ron Burgess and Darrell (Cheryl) Burgess. He was predeceased by his father Gordon Burgess in 2013.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11 am at the Champion Congregational Church (301 – 2 Ave. N), Champion, AB, Pastors Dale & Anne Wright and Pastor

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