Delbert Cross Graham of Vulcan, beloved husband of the Late Margaret Isobel Graham, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013, at the age of 88 years. Del was born, lived and died in Vulcan, Alberta.
Farming was Del’s passion in life. First farming with his father, then his brothers, and finally farming vicariously with his step-son Allan. Del enjoyed travel, woodworking, curling, snowmobiling, games with friends and family, and driving around the country checking crops. Del was quick with a smile and loved to laugh.
Del is survived by his step-children Marg and Charlie, David and Linda, Allan and Georgie; granddaughters Blake,
CRABB, Rick Lavern 1955 – 2013
Crabb, Rick Lavern, of Carmangay, passed away at his home December 26, 2013 at the age of 58 years.
Rick is survived by his brother Tim Crabb of Calgary, Tim’s children Shawn Crabb and Ashley (Sammy) Carlesimo, Aunts Neola Dann and Mary Anne (Bill) Wylie. Rick was predeceased by his parents, Mary Jane and Lavern Crabb and Aunt Sharon (Gordon) Fraser.
At the family’s request, there will not be a service.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
MCGILLIS, Clarence Joseph 1953 – 2013
McGillis, Clarence Joseph, of Vulcan, passed away at Vulcan Community Health Centre December 22, 2013, at the age of 60 years.
Clarence is survived by his loving spouse Brenda Hosick, stepson Albert Schmidt, brothers Paul (Dorothy) McGillis of Calgary, Larry (Marlene) McGillis of Vulcan, sisters Yvonne Blanchard and Delores McGillis both of Edmonton, sisters Dorothy (Doug) Seymour of Red Deer, Claudette (Cecil) Berard, Noella (Earl) Gosselin and Gloria McGillis all of Willowbunch, SK., and numerous nieces and nephews. Clarence was predeceased by his parents Roderick and Victorine McGillis, stepdaughter Rhonda Schmidt in 2008.
Funeral Mass Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 11 am
HAGA, Albert Robert “Bob” 1927 – 2013
Albert Robert “Bob Haga, of Vulcan, beloved husband of April, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on December 20, 2013 at the age of 86 years.
Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 23, 2013 @ 1:30 pm at the Central Church of Christ Vulcan (409 – 1 St. South), with Pastor David Sarsons officiating.
Tributes in Bob’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1 403-485-2633 E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca
MANSON, Pastor Vaughn Herbert 1971 – 2013
December 16th 2013, Vaughn Manson, our beloved friend, pastor, brother, son, father and husband, went to be with the love of his life, his Lord, his savior Jesus Christ. Vaughn will always be remembered for his love for life, others and his family.
He was born in Whitehorse, Yukon. June 30th 1971 to parents Herb and Carol Manson. He grew up in Calgary, AB and then received his ministry credentialing from Northwest Baptist College in Langley, BC.
He married the love of his life, Tara Lobb, July 17, 1993 and together they entered ministry serving several years at Westborne Baptist, the church
HONESS, Mildred Irene 1923 – 2013
Mildred Irene Honess, of Lomond, beloved wife of the late Russell Honess, passed away on December 11, 2013 in Brooks, AB at the age of 90 years .
Mildred was born in Big Valley, AB on May 19, 1923. The family moved back to Lomond and she resided north of Lomond with her father, Glen Armstrong and sister Muriel.
Her early school years were at the Green Prairie School and Midway School, grade 8 in Calgary where Mildred & Muriel resided with their Grandma Armstrong , grade 9 at the Midway School and the next three years at the Armada Dormitory to
BROTHERTON, Joseph Leon 1940 – 2013
BROTHERTON, Joseph LEON 1940 – 2013
Leon Brotherton passed away peacefully at Vulcan Community Health Centre on December 1, 2013, at the age of 73 years.
Leon had a full life of family, friends, racing, fishing, hunting and enjoying what fancied him.
Leon is survived by his children Arlene (Don) Round and Russell (Nora) Brotherton, grandchildren Starr, Candace and Kali, great-grandchildren Sara, Shaye and Mackenzee, two brothers Lawrence (Sheila) and Gordon Brotherton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Leon was predeceased by his parents Leonard and Alvine Brotherton.
Viewing/Gathering at Sunshine Drop-In Centre (115 – 1 St. South, Lomond) will be held Wednesday, December 11,
STOKES, Lillian May “Sis” 1920 – 2013
Stokes, Lillian May “Sis”, formerly of Lomond, passed away at Vulcan Community Health Centre November 22, 2013, at the age of 93 years.
Family Graveside Service will be held at Vulcan Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 at 11 am with Sue MacDonald, D.M. officiating. A public service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail Condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
LAPPENBUSH, Henry Ernest 1928 – 2013
April 6, 1928 – Nov 14, 2013
Henry was born the fifth child in a family of 15 siblings to Frederick and Sophie (Kepke) Lappenbusch, at their home in Ross Creek, Alberta. He passed away, at the Extendicare, Vulcan, Alberta, on November 14, 2013, at 85 years.
Henry spent his early years on the family farm at Ross Creek, and later in the Sexsmith area. At the age of 19, he married Elizabeth Mummert in Edson. He was employed in various lines of work, farming, mining, public works, construction, and carpentry moving with his family to several Alberta locations. In the 1960’s
BULMER, Allan Charles 1959 – 2013
BULMER, Allan Charles, of Carmangay, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on November 4, 2013 at the age of 54 years.
At the request of Allan’s family, there will not be a service at this time. Inurnment to take place in Kelowna, B.C. at a later date.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Directors. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca