Vulcan Funeral Home

Mr. Barry Edward Lebsack, beloved partner to Yvonne Souther, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 28, 2023 at the age of 64 years old. Barry was born to Edward and Joan Lebsack on April 9, 1959 in Vulcan Alberta.
Barry will be lovingly remembered by the love of his life Yvonne; children Jolene (Chris), Dustin, Aisha (Jeff); grandchildren Emily, Tyson, Teagan, Easton, Emery, River and Rayne, brother Blaine (Grace), nieces and nephew, great nephews and numerous friends.
Barry was predeceased by his brother Leslie, parents Ed and Joan.
Barry’s celebration of life will be held on Friday, March

Thomas Wallace Will
March 13, 1933 – February 29, 2024
Thomas was born March 13, 1933, to Wilson Andrew (Pete) and Alice Will (Battersby) in Vulcan, Alberta. He passed peacefully in High River on February 29, 2024. Thomas grew up on the family farm near Milo and went to MacGregor school located near the farm and then to Milo school.
Thomas enjoyed tinkering with vehicles and machines. He apprenticed as a mechanic at Bertrand’s garage in Milo. He then moved to Grande Prairie near his siblings Winona and Wilson. He worked at various jobs in the area for several years. He returned to

Ron was born to Bill and Edith Barnes in Empress, Alberta, February 7th, 1948. He took his schooling in Bindloss and helped his father on the family farm. Bill’s poor health meant that Ron shouldered much of the responsibilities of the farm at a young age. Ron married Joyce Marshall of Acadia Valley in 1967 in Medicine Hat. They lived on the farm at Bindloss until April 1968, when they moved to what would become Ron’s homeplace, the farm just west of Kirkcaldy. They enjoyed their wonderful neighbors so much. They often played pranks on one another and kept each

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Agnes Dalene Thurber on February 3, 2024.  Dalene was 54 years old and passed away after suffering a second stroke.
Dalene is survived by her 2 sons Kyle and TJ along with their respective spouses, Lisa and Christy and her grandchildren, Bodie, Iver, Remy and Hadley. Dalene is also survived by other family members including her parents, Russell and Glenda Bateman and her siblings, Della (Dave), Danna (Paul), Joe (Sherry), Jae (Erin), Jon (Lisa) and all their extended families. Dalene will be missed not only by her family but also

Nora Eileen Simmons 1927 – 2024
Nora passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Heath Care Centre at the age of 96 years, with her family at her side.
Nora was born in Rimbey, Alberta to Lyle & Zerola Visger. She married the love of her life, Harvey Simmons, in 1950, and together they raised four girls.
Being active in her community, Nora was involved with the Ambulance Service, homecare, lifeline, Girl Guides and a founding member of the Vulcan Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Throughout her life, Nora was a devoted member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
She enjoyed traveling with Harvey. They traveled to places

Leslie “Les” Ralph Dugdale was born April 5, 1954 in Vulcan, AB to Erwin and Dorothea Dugdale. He grew up on the family at Langdon, AB, where he began farming with his father and brothers. Les completed high schooling in Chestemere; it is where he met his future wife and life partner Lois Potter from Dalemead.
After graduating school Les worked at Spray Lake Sawmills, Les even drove taxi and worked at a gas station while he lived in Calgary.
He and Lois married in May 1975. Les and his family expanded the family farm to Vulcan, AB.
Les farmed and ranched in

Shirley Bergen, of Vulcan, beloved wife of Harvey, passed away at Vulcan Extendicare on January 28, 2024 at the age of 83 years.
Shirley Patricia Halford – a blue eyed (short sighted without her glasses) slip of a girl came through the door of the kitchen at a party Harvey attended in May of 1963. He was immediately captivated by the blue eyes and the smile. 5 ½ months later, they were man and wife.
Shirley was a war time evacuee – at least her Mother was evacuated from London during the war to Wales. After moving back to London, she was

Georgina Ully of Milo, AB, passed away suddenly on January 5 2024, just days before her 71st birthday. She passed away at home with family.
Georgina was predeceased by her husband Ed Ully and her sister Pamela Bates Ostergard. She is survived by her sister Cynthia McNeil (husband Gord and daughter Georgia), as well as Jeff Ully.
Her early years were spent in B.C. but the majority of her life was spent in Alberta. Georgina was successful in her career in business but found joy in being with her husband Ed on the farm. Together they settled in Milo after the farming

Grace Williams of Strathmore, formerly of Arrowwood, passed away at Sagewood AgeCare in Strathmore on January 24, 2024 at the age of 101 years.
Grace is survived by her children, son Tom (Ruth) Williams, grandchildren Judy(Duane) Ashbacher, Darren (Melissa) Williams, Clark (Debbie) Williams, daughters Brenda Kirkham, grandchildren Kim (Randy) Gatz, Kelly (Nick) Talerico, Kyla (Murray) Rodych, daughters Gloria Williams and Diane (Lee) Heimskirk, as well as 15 great grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Grace was predeceased by her beloved husband Hurley in 2014, a young son Billy in 1951, and an infant daughter Shirley in 1954, her parents