All Obituaries

   With immense sadness we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Dennis Pounder on May 6, 2026.  He was 66 years of age.    Known for his hardworking and hard-nosed nature, Tom was an excellent provider who took great pride in caring for those he loved.  He was a loyal friend, always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need, and someone others could depend on.  Over the years, he was also a father figure to many who crossed his ...

   Updated service information below.    With heavy hearts we announce that John “Jack” Howard Morley passed away on April 28, 2026.  He was 79 years of age.    Jack was a proud owner and operator of a commercial roofing company, where he built not only a successful business, but lasting relationships grounded in trust and integrity.  Known for his strong-minded nature, he approached life with determination.    A dedicated ...

Jay "Wallie" Marshall Wickens of Hillcrest Mines, AB, beloved husband of June; cherished son of Jack and the late Janet; treasured stepfather of Jordaan (Chad) Peirs and Jennicka Krug; and dear brother of Lora (Bruce) Tannas, passed away on April 28, 2026 at the Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, AB. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Alberta Cancer Foundation ...

A woman of remarkable patience and a true pillar of strength, Cecile Marie Strembicki passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 28, 2026. Cecile was born to Leopold and Olivine (Née: Richard) Demarcke in St. Boniface, Manitoba, on February 25, 1939. She was the middle link in a lifelong, unbreakable chain of sisterhood with Shirley and Carol—a bond formed during their early years at boarding school and lovingly maintained for a lifetime. Cecile nurtured these ...

   Walter Gordon Kennedy, known to all simply as Gord, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2026, with his family by his side.    Gord was born and raised in Trail, British Columbia. In October 1971, he married the love of his life, Heather, and together they built a life centered on love, laughter, and family. They raised two sons, Chad and Brandon, who were a constant source of pride and joy.    Gord had a natural gift for connecting with people. He ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laurence “Loopy” Maloff, who passed away peacefully at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital on the morning of April 10, 2026, at the age of 78. Loopy was born in Pincher Creek, AB to Mary and Bill Maloff, and lived in Cowley, AB on the family farm until the mid 1950’s when Bill and Mary purchased a dairy farm in Hillcrest, AB. He went to school in Hillcrest where among other things he learned to speak English as ...

      With great sadness we announce the passing of Helen Seaman on April 3, 2026, at the Crownest Pass Continuing Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  She was 100 years of age.    Helen was an incredibly strong woman, with a deep sense of empathy, kindness, and care for others. She loved her family fiercely and was so proud of her three children and their families. Her nine grandchildren meant the world to her, and she took such joy in her ...

With broken hearts we announce the passing of Karin Johnson of Bellevue, AB on April 3, 2026. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life is her husband, Wayne Linderman; her daughters, Kristy Ingham and Leeanna Ingham; her grandchildren, Skyler Dumont and Tyson Ingham; and many friends.   With respect for Karin's wishes, no funeral service will be held. 

   With deep sadness we announce the passing of John Vigna on April 2, 2026, at the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  He was 97 years of age.    John came to Canada with very little, but through hard work and dedication, he built a good life rooted in family and service.  A barber for over fifty-five years, he was far more than someone who cut hair—his shop was a gathering place.  For many, a first haircut from John was a rite of ...

   Darrell was the oldest of five children: three brothers and one sister. He grew up on a family farm outside of Denzil, SK. Having strong morals and family values, family was always his priority. His children and grandchildren meant the world to him, and he was incredibly proud of them.    Darrell worked hard to build a sense of community and improve people's lives by upgrading, developing, and maintaining recreational infrastructure in the communities of Leader, SK, ...