Vulcan Funeral Home

Dawson, Dee passed away peacefully July 3, 2010 at the Vulcan Extendicare surrounded by her family and friends.
Dee was born August 20, 1946 at Edmonton, Alberta and, shortly after, was adopted by Cecil and Beulah Dennison of Vulcan County. Living on the farm as an only child soon instilled in her the love for animals, especially cats, as those “Special People” as she called them, became her closest companions.
After graduating from high school in Vulcan, she attended the University of Alberta where she obtained her teaching diploma. Her love for music had also blossomed within the Royal Conservatory

Moses, Helen passed away June 29, 2010 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 92 years.
Helen was born February 22, 1918 at Manyberries, Alberta to William and Cecylia Dutka. She moved to Champion in 1948 to marry George Moses. With her husband, Helen bought Champion Sundries in 1949 and that store continued to be a well-known fixture on Champion’s main street for the next 30 years. George and Helen also operated a general insurance agency and an Alberta Treasury Branch agency during the 1960s. After George passed away in 1970, Helen continued to manage the

Bill passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Hospital at the spry age of 85 years of age. Bill was born in High River on April 11, 1925. Bill worked with his siblings on the family dairy farm just outside of High River until 1950, started with Farm Electric in 1950, married the love of his life Jean on April 11, 1953 (beginning their life-long venture together), joined Calgary Power (Transalta) in 1955, living in a trailer for a few years, Gleichen until 1981 then Vulcan where he finished his career retiring in 1984.
Bill’s legacy lives on with his sister

Bill passed away peacefully on June 21, 2010 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre in the presence of his loving wife Lynn. Bill spent his youth in Ogden playing baseball and hockey. He attended Michigan Tech on a hockey scholarship where he acquired his geology degree. While attending Michigan Tech, he played goal for a Chicago Blackhawks farm team. After working at Home Oil for some time, Bill chose to follow his passion and became a teacher. He attended the University of Alberta and University of Calgary to obtain his teaching degree. Bill shared his love of teaching in various

Cutforth, Ada May passed away June 18, 2010 at Vulcan at the age of 91 years.
Ada was born on April 3, 1919 at Carmangay, Alberta to John and Elizabeth Akitt. She was one of eight children. Ada grew up east of Carmangay where she developed her love of the outdoors and sports. She married Alfred Vaage in 1939 and raised seven children east of Champion on Snake Valley Farm. Alfred passed away in 1978. Ada married Art Cutforth in 1984 and lived on the farm near Vulcan until Art’s passing. Ada moved into Vulcan

Healy, Robert “Bob” Kenneth, beloved husband of Dorothy, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2010 at the age of 78 years.
Bob is also survived by six children Kenneth, Susan, Robert (Alona), Ronald (Cathy), Steven and Laurie (Steve), nine grandchildren as well as two brothers Keith (Marilyn) and Lorne (Marlene).
Bob was predeceased by his parents Lorne and Beatrice and brother Donald.
Celebration of Life service Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 3:00 pm at the Vulcan Evangelical Missionary Church (529 Centre Street) with Pastor Peter Campbell officiating.
If friends so desire, tributes in Bob’s memory can be made to the Vulcan

Russian, Armando Sr. passed away June 10, 2010 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 72 years.
Armando was born March 17, 1938 at Pazin, Croatia to Lucia and Antonio Russian. The war, which started shortly after, made life difficult for him and his family. The family was moved from on refugee camp to another. When the war ended, life for Armando did not improve as he had to grow up under communist rule. When he grew up, Armando knew he wanted to find a way out and start a new life in another country.

Whalley, Alan Charlton passed away June 12, 2010 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 83 years.
Alan was born on August 10, 1926 at Farnworth, Lanshire, England to Alice and Charlton Whalley. He received all his education in England. Alan fabricated sheet metal parts for airplanes for a living. He retired in 1992 and immigrated to Canada.
Alan was an avid gardener and kept his house and yard clean. He enjoyed living alone but loved to share the fruits of his labor with his friends and neighbors. Alan kept physically active and still chopped

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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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