Vulcan Funeral Home

Dora (Tindall) Schmeelke May 6, 1930 – July 22, 2019

Dora Schmeelke of Vulcan, passed away peacefully in Calgary on July 22, 2019 at the age of 89 years.

Dora was born on the Tindall family farm near Champion, the fifth daughter of Harold and Ula (Ficht) Tindall. She attended Yale and Harmony Schools and then worked with her parents on the farm. She loved softball and pitched for both Yale and Harmony teams, but winter brought the greatest joy—skating! Dora and her seven siblings were raised with lots of love and laughter and remained closely-knit throughout their

John Michael Scattergood of Milo, beloved husband of Tracy Bond-Scattergood, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on July 29, 2019, at the age of 77 years.

Besides his loving wife Tracy, John is survived by his children – Angela Scattergood, Troy (Jackie) Scattergood, Nathan (Rosanna) Andrews, Boyd (Angela) Scattergood, Ryan Scattergood, Savanah (Eric) Andrews, grandchildren – Victoria-Lynn Scattergood and her son Hunter Scattergood, Jordon (Gwen) Scattergood, along with many other grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John and Ada Scattergood and brother Graham Scattergood.

A Celebration of Life will be held

Lloyd Alexander Armstrong , formerly of Milo, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2019 at Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 92 years.

Lloyd was born Nov 24,1926 along with his twin brother Floyd, to Andrew and Isobelle Armstrong at home by Lake McGregor. He attended Sunny Lake school from Grade 1-9 then Grade 10-11 in Milo and Grade 12 in Vulcan. Growing up, Lloyd was very active in baseball, hockey and sports in general, which continued throughout his life. He went on to take 1st year Pre-Med at the University of Winnipeg and 2nd year at University of Edmonton.

Julenda “Julie” Smith of Vulcan, beloved wife of the Late David N. Smith, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on July 17, 2019 at the age of 83 years.

Julie was born August 14, 1935 to Ole and Lina Tytlandsvik on the family farm near Maxim, SK. One of 14 siblings, she grew up there and took her schooling at Temple School and Weyburn Collegiate. Julie trained and worked as a nurse before taking on other occupations. She married Dave Smith in 1957 and together they raised four daughters. The family moved to the County of Vulcan

Allan Clark McAskile will be laid to rest in the Vulcan Cemetery on July 20, 2019. His inurnment at 1:30 will be officiated by Rev. Gordon Cranch. The family would like to invite friends to join them after for a sharing of memories and stories at the Lodge Hall on Main Street.

Allan was born October 23, 1942 in the Vulcan Hospital to Clifford and Joyce McAskile. He attended school in Vulcan and later went into the Men’s Wear Store with his dad. Allan and his wife Donna were very involved in many local clubs and activities.

Lever, Maria Rosa, of Vulcan, passed away peacefully at the South Campus Health Centre in Calgary on June 27, 2019 at the age of 94 years.

Maria was born in Vigo Cavedine, Italy on December 20, 1924 to Adriano and Aliche Zambaldi. When Maria was a little girl, she was a shepherdess looking after the family sheep and cows with her mother. In her adolescent years, they were very poor and because there was no work in their village, Maria and her mother had to find work in Germany in the Sugar Beet fields.

On May 11, 1946, Maria

Murray Wilson McLean, of Vulcan, beloved husband of Norma, passed away tragically in a motor vehicle accident near Vulcan on June 19, 2019 at the age of 64 years.

Murray was born on July 12, 1954 in Calgary to Ken and Doris McLean. He and his four siblings were raised on the family farm in the Berrywater/Eastway district northeast of Vulcan, which his Grandfather had homesteaded in 1909.

Murray was a member of the Berrywater 4-H Beef Club during his younger years. He went to school in Milo and Vulcan and in 1972, continued his education in Welding at

Angus McCulloch of Vulcan (formerly of Champion), beloved husband of Lois, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Center on June 12, 2019 at the age of 81 years.

Angus was born Aug. 8, 1937 on the family farm in Lawson, SK, 9th of 10 children born to Colin and Jean McCulloch. Angus left home at 16 for Alberta, working as a carpenter. He followed his brother to Nobleford in 1960 to work at Noble Cultivators, first as a truck driver then as a factory sales rep. Here he met Lois Vaage and they were married on the family

Minty, Rodrick “Rod” Charles, beloved husband of Irene, passed away suddenly at home on June 3, 2019 at the age of 69 years.

Besides his loving wife Irene, Rod is survived by his children – Rod R., William and Teresa, five grandchildren – Dannea, Brandon and Tyrone Minty, Robin and Jasmine Kral, 3 beautiful step granddaughters and 2 amazing step grandsons, sister Josephine Ziegler and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Roderick W. and Josephine Minty, and his daughter-in-law Brooke Morelli (William) and grandson Harley.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 2

Melvin Magnuson, formerly of Lomond and Vulcan, passed away peacefully at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary, AB on May 23, 2019 at the age of 97 years.

Mel was born on February 20, 1922 at Lomond, Alberta to Ingvald and Tillie Magnuson. He, along with his siblings, were raised on the farm near Armada, AB. Mel married Edna (Brown) in 1944 and they purchased his Uncle John’s farm next to his father’s farm and they enjoyed raising grain crops and livestock.

Mel had the privilege of being a delegate for the Alberta Wheat Pool for six years. He also