Crabb, Lavern Nesbitt, of Carmangay, passed away in Calgary on September 20, 2013 at the age of 79 years.
Time of Fellowship will be held on October 5, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #21 Hall, Vulcan, AB ( 240 Sinclair Rd) .
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
PLYTKA, Alexander “Alex” 1931 – 2013
Alexander “Alex” Plytka of Vulcan, passed away September 16, 2013 at Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 82 years.
Alex was born in Bellevue, AB, to parents Peter and Rose Plytka. After spending his youth in the Crowsnest Pass, he later moved to the family farm in the Alston district at Vulcan, AB with his parents and brother Steve.
Alex enjoyed visiting with his many friends and neighbors, always greeting them with a joyous smile.
Alex is survived by his faithful brother Steve, sister Mary Mazur and twelve nieces and nephews and their families. Alex was pre-deceased by his parents, sisters Sophie Olson,
HEGLAND, Richard Arlin 1949 – 2013
Richard Arlin Hegland passed away suddenly in his Vulcan home on September 10, 2013 at the age of 64 years.
Born in Vulcan, Alberta on March 4, 1949 Richard was the third child of Earl and Agnes Hegland and youngest brother to siblings Darlaine and David. He attended Champion School and County Central High School in Vulcan, graduating in Canada’s Centennial year 1967. Richard held several jobs over the years, but always stayed to true to his love of farming and ranching, first with his Dad and David at the old Travers homestead, then with David in Enchant, and most recently
DORAN, Michael John “Mike” 1956 – 2013
Michael “Mike” John Doran of Mossleigh, passed away on September 1, 2013 at Vulcan, at the age of 56 years.
Mike is survived by his wife Gail Roberts, step-daughter Laura Roberts of Edmonton, 2 sons Matthew Doran and Christopher Doran, both of Calgary, grandson Peter, and four sisters; Jean, Terry, Pat and Lorraine.
At the request of Mike and his family, there will be no service.
Private Family Inurnment to take place at a later date.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
BERTSCHY, Frederick Louis 1921 – 2013
Frederick Louis “Junior” Bertschy, beloved husband of Nancy of Milo, passed away on August 29, 2013 at High River, at the age of 91 years.
Funeral service Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Milo Community Hall, Milo.
Private Family Interment at Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery 17 Ave. SE at Garden Road, Calgary.
Tributes in Junior’s memory can be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation 1331- 29 St. NW, Calgary T2N 4N2 or High River Hospital Palliative Care 3rd FLR, 560 – 9 Ave. W High River T1V 1B3
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through
GOOCH, Mabel Agnes 1923 – 2013
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother in her 90th year, at her home in the Vulcan Hospital, Vulcan Long Term Care Unit, on August 24, 2013.
Mom was born Feb.25, 1923 at Redcliff, AB and raised in the Queenstown district, where she also attended Willard School.
Mabel was one of eight children born to Samson and Alma Hellevang, Norwegians who came to Canada from the United States. Her parents were farmers and also owned a “Well Boring” outfit which was powered by one horse and by traveling near and far to
KRAFT, Marvin G. 1936 – 2013
Marvin Gottfried Kraft passed away suddenly August 7, 2013 at the Peter Dawson Lodge, Vulcan, AB, at the age of 76 years.
Memorial service Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 1:30 pm at the St. Aldhelm’s Anglican Church, Vulcan, AB (300 Centre Street) with Rev. Gordon Cranch officiating.
Inurnment at Vulcan Cemetery Columbarium.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
GLOWA, Frederick Bernard 1917 – 2013
Fredrick Bernard Glowa passed away August 7, 2013 at the Vulcan Extendicare, at the age of 96 years
Fred was born in Alonza, Manitoba on January 20, 1918, according to his mother, Rosalija and father John. He was the fourth of eight children. Fred passed away at the age of 96, the longest surviving member of his family. His actual birthdate according to Vital Statistics is March 26, 1917, which was always a great mystery to the entire family.
As a young boy he worked with his dad on their farm and helped neighbouring farms where he first developed his love of
DANN, Benjamin Jacob “Ben” 1926 – 2013
Benjamin Jacob “Ben” Dann passed away on July 30, 2013 at Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 87 years.
Ben was born January 2, 1926 at Vulcan, Alberta to Ben and Marie Dann. He attended Sunny Lake school and Milo High School. Following this, Ben went into the Army for a year until the war ended. Following that, he worked at Charlie Northcott’s grocery store for the winter in 1946-47 and played baseball in the minor league with the Calgary Buffaloes. Sports were always a big part of Ben’s life, whether it was playing baseball and hockey, curling or golf. He
SMART, Peter 1917 – 2013
Peter Smart of Vulcan, passed away on July17, 2013 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 96 yrs.
Peter is survived by two daughters, Val Smart of Edmonton and Shirley (Lyle) Brown of Vulcan; two sons, Brian Smart of Delburne and Cal (Norma) Smart of Vulcan, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two sisters Mary Befus and Sylvia Davis, both of Calgary. He was predeceased by his first wife Margaret and second wife Helen in 1993.
At Peter’s request, there will not be a service held.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.