All Obituaries

The family of Debbie MacGarva would like to invite all who knew her to join us in a celebration of her life on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Beauvais Lake group site.  All are welcome to share a loving memory of her, remembering the love and joy she brought to all who knew her.  Bring a lawn chair, some seating will be available as well.  Refreshments will be provided. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Barbara Pocknell passed into the light in the early morning on March 28, 2018.   Barbara was born to William and Elizabeth Whalley in a mining community called Coal Creek, located about three miles south of Fernie, BC.  She had one older brother, George.  Mom lived most of her life either on her parents’ farm, or in later years, on her own farm just down the road from where she was raised, only moving to...

Helen Anita Yanota (Pozzi) of Blairmore, Alberta passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 21st, 2018 at the age of 93. Helen was born on August 26th, 1924 in Blairmore, Alberta. As a young woman, she enjoyed hiking, figure skating, playing tennis, singing with the church choir and spending time with friends. Helen dedicated her life to her home and her family. She loved family gatherings, good food and wine, laughing, singing, reading, taking drives in the mountains with her...

   Walter Don Haines, son of the late Norman and Georgina Haines, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 19, 2018 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre.  He was 66 years of age.    Walter and his then wife, Donna moved to the Crowsnest Pass, AB in 1972.  They were blessed with a daughter, Linda who gifted them with twins, Owen and Kyra, as well as Noah – grandchildren who will miss Grampa Walter very much.  Their...

FRANCIS  HOUDA (1956-2018)      Mr. Francis Mark Houda of Blairmore, Alberta passed away on May 11, 2018 at the age of 61 years.     Francis was born on June 23, 1956 in Blairmore, Alberta to parents, Frank and Marge Houda.  He grew to appreciate the beauty of the Crowsnest Pass and had a special love for nature and the outdoors, which defined his passion for hunting and fishing. In his younger...

   Beloved husband, grandfather and friend passed away in Revelstoke, BC on December 8, 2017.  Rene was born in Coleman, AB on January 30, 1949 to Otto and Phyllis Comin.  He is survived by his wife, Patty Stolberg of Revelstoke, BC; his son, Graham Comin of Vernon, BC; stepchildren, Dawn Holmes of Coldstream, BC and Richard Stolberg of Golden, BC; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild with two more on the way.  Rene is also survived by his brother, Robert...

OLGA KRUG (Née: Tarasenko) (1935-2018)    Although our hearts are heavy, we honor and celebrate the life and love of Olga Cathleen Krug, beloved wife of Otto Krug of Coleman, AB.  She passed on from our lives on April 25, 2018 within her home without suffering or worry.  Olga lived 82 full years of life filled with love for her family, community and friends.    The only surviving child of John and Nettie Tarasenko, Olga...

JEAN DALZIEL (1928-2018)      It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean Dalziel (nee: Robbins), recently of Pincher Creek, Alberta who peacefully left this world surrounded by her loving family while receiving care at the Pincher Creek Hospital on April 15, 2018.  Jean was blessed with 90 years of a wonderful life.    Jean was born on April 13, 1928 in Anston, Yorkshire, England to Edgar and Kate...

   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew Butt on March 31, 2018 at the Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, AB.  He was 79 years of age.    Andrew was born in Carbonear, NL on August 3, 1938 and was raised to be a loyal, trustworthy individual who never shrank away from responsibility.  These traits led him to enlist in the military and become a proud member of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.  After...

   It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Tarcon of Coleman, AB on April 12, 2018 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  He was 75 years of age.    Steve was a devoted, loving husband, father and grandfather.  He was married to his best friend and love of his life, Nancy for almost fifty-five years and resided in Coleman his entire life.  In his early days, he worked as a coalminer for ten years before...