All Obituaries

Doug passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. He is survived by his son, Anthony (Jen) Marr of Blairmore AB.   In earlier years, Doug worked as a skilled carpenter, finding purpose in building and repairing top quality projects in Crowsnest Pass, Lethbridge and Calgary, later returning to the Crowsnest Pass where he spent his retirement years.   He was predeceased by his parents, Winnie and Ford Marr, and his siblings, Dorothy, Winnifred, and Bruce.   Doug’s ...

   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shelly Ann Osadan-Barlow of Hillcrest Mines, AB.  After a short but courageous battle with gastric cancer, she passed away on January 23, 2026 at the young age of 53 with her sister by her side at the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre.    Shelly was born on February 12, 1972 in Blairmore, AB to proud parents John and Margaret Osadan.  She was raised in Blairmore and grew into a beautiful and thoughtful young ...

    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denis Thomas Ouellet of Blairmore, AB who passed away surrounded by his loving family in long term care on January 22, 2026 at the age of 77 years.     Denis was born on March 1, 1948 in Mont Joli, Quebec to Camille and Florence Ouellet. As a young man is where his passion for hockey grew and he was an avid hockey fan of the Montreal Canadiens. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus where he received Knight ...

Stanley Wilfred Winarski, 86, passed away comfortably in his sleep at the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre on January 13, 2026. Stan was born on August 3, 1939, in Frank, Alberta to Annie and Stanley Winarski. As a boy who lost his father at 11 years old, he grew up in a supportive community with the freedom to roam the hills, ski race at what is now Pass Powderkeg, and deliver newspapers and meat while he was in school. Stan entered the RCMP on January 26, 1959, and after an interesting and ...

When Karen married Dale Morrison, she became stepmother to Connie, Norman and Russel.  Together, she and Dale worked the farm until it was sold, making many memories along the way. Karen was a gifted writer and submitted many articles to local newspapers.  After Dale’s passing, Karen moved to Lethbridge, AB where she resided until she became in need of further assistance.  She was then relocated to the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Center in Blairmore, AB where she ...

With sadness we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Tracey McEwan on January 3, 2026 at the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  He was 92 years of age. Tom was born in Alloa, Scotland on September 30, 1933 and came to Canada in 1979.  Throughout his life, he proudly served in the British Army, worked in the building trade, then, in Canada, he was employed by Fording Coal as a tireman until his retirement. Tom appreciated the simple pleasures of ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kim Malmberg on December 27, 2025, at the age of 67 years old. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years Shelly; his son Roger (Karmyn); his daughter Christina (Dane); his grandchildren Veronica (Colby) and Joey; his step grandchildren Hesston, Payton, Kendal and Mady; his mother Jessie; his brother Raymond (Cathy); his sister-in -law Linda Watmough; along with nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was ...

Patricia Ann Clarkson, lovingly known as Patty, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Blairmore, Alberta, at the age of 77. She was predeceased by her parents, Vinetta and Bill Murray, and by her former spouse, Stan Clarkson. She is survived by her daughter, Krisstael Rayne (Clarkson), her sons, Daks Clarkson and Tate Clarkson, their spouses and her beloved siblings, cousins, neices and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.   Patricia grew up in Nanton, ...

Sharon Newton was born on March 26, 1941, in Lethbridge, Alberta, and as a pious Catholic, she was called to the Lord on December 17, 2025 at the age of 84. Sharon was predeceased by her parents, Edna May and Jack McCallum; an infant daughter, Mary; her brother, Bernard McCallum; and her first husband, John Wigle.   Sharon had a wonderful childhood in Alberta and though she would later move several times, her ties were always in southern Alberta. She enjoyed every Danielle Steele book ...

Majorie Patricia Munro “Pat”, 100 years young, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away on December 13, 2025, in the comfort of her home at Peaks to Pines Seniors Lodge surrounded by people who loved and cared for her.      Pat was born in Calgary, Alberta on March 17, 1925. She was grateful for her St. Patrick’s Day arrival, preferring “Patricia” to “Marjorie” as her namesake. Pat was the eldest child ...