All Obituaries

   Louise Isabel Bramer passed away at the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Center, Blairmore, AB on May 31, 2023 at the age of 77 years and is now awaiting resurrection.    Louise was born in Nordegg, AB on January 10 1946 to parents, Louis and Shirley Camilli.  She blossomed into a lovely, kind young woman who captured the heart of Hans Bramer.  The two married in Idaho on January 16, 1965, then settled in the Crowsnest Pass, AB.  Here they were blessed...

   Aaron Michael Stelmachovich was born at the Crowsnest Pass Hospital on July 23, 1973 to loving parents, Donna and Michael Stelmachovich.  He passed away suddenly, but peacefully at home on May 31, 2023 at the age of 49 years.    Aaron grew up in Coleman, AB where he enjoyed skiing, riding his dirt bike and four-wheeling on his favorite mountain roads.  He loved to cook and his dishes of ginger beef, Singapore noodles, BBQ steak and ribs among others were...

Michael Stacheruk of Coleman, beloved father of Michel (Gary) Collings, Terry (Ray) Mahieux and Susan (Craig Samuel) Stacheruk; treasured grandfather of Michael, Meaghan (Mat), Shawn, Terence (Aubrey), Olivia, Summer and Ryder; and devoted husband of the late Leone Stacheruk, passed away at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB on May 30, 2023.   A private family service will be held.   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Maxine Rinke of Bellevue, AB on May 27, 2023 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB. Shirley always enjoyed her crafts, puzzles, home decorating, and playing cards, but her most precious moments were spent with her family and friends. Love is a light that never dims and Shirley will shine on in our hearts forever. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life is her daughter, Tracey (Randy) Linderman; her...

   William John Christopher Killen of Coleman, brother of Steven (Kerri) Killen of Calgary; treasured uncle of Olivia, Amber and Luke; beloved cousin of David and Sam; cherished friend of Juanita, Braidyn (Sabryna) and Minni; and special friend of Scott Cochrane of Vancouver, passed away on May 23, 2023  at the age of 61 years. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 7401-18 Ave, Coleman from 4 - 6 pm.

   Douglas William MacFarlane passed away peacefully on May 19, 2023 at the age of 91 with his beloved wife, Irene at his side. Doug was predeceased by his cherished daughter, Bonnie Jean.    Doug grew up in several small towns in Alberta and settled in the Crowsnest Pass where he and Irene (Née: Bubniak) were married. Doug briefly worked as a coal miner, then joined the Royal Canadian Navy and was stationed primarily in the Mediterranean. After the war he...

   It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Astrid Misson on May 18, 2023 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  She was 93 years of age.    Astrid was born in Coleman, AB to parents, Hilda and Axel Anderson on March 31, 1930.  She blossomed into a lovely young woman who captured the heart of Glenn Misson.  The two married and went on to be blessed with a beautiful family.    Astrid was a loving wife, mother,...

Leon Edmund Doucette Jr. of Coleman, beloved father of Stacey-Lee (Mike) Benoit of Winnipeg, MB and Nathen (Krista) Doucette of Metcalfe, ON and; and dear brother of Tony (Brenda Peters) Doucette of Pincher Creek, AB Michael (Deanna Poxton) Doucette of Blairmore, AB, Theresa (Terry) Cann of Regina, SK and Pat (Jerry) Baker of Kamloops, BC, passed away at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre on May 12, 2023 at the age of 72 years.   No funeral service will be held.   In lieu of...

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IRENE MARY AGNES ONDRUS (Née: Perozak) February 22, 1929-May 8, 2023 Ahoj (See you!) from Irene Mary Ondrus, 94, of Coleman, Alberta who passed away in peace on May 8, 2023 at the Crowsnest Continuing Care Center. Born and raised in Blairmore, she was John and Mary Perozak’s first child, arriving soon after their arrival from Slovakia. Before marrying at 19 years of age, Irene worked both as a nurse’s aide and in a dry-cleaning business. She later worked for many years...