All Obituaries

DIANE MARY JENNIE PRINCE June 27, 1950 – September 2, 2020   Diane Prince, soul-mate of 50+ years of John Prince of Bellevue, passed away after a valiant fight with post-operative delirium followed by a deep coma from which she did not recover on September 2, 2020 at the age of 70 years.   Diane Mary Jennie Bradshaw was born in Montreal on June 27, 1950 to proud parents William “Bill” and Cecille (Née: Mireault) Bradshaw. She spent most of her adult...

   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of June Lafee of Blairmore, AB on September 1, 2020.  She was 72 years of age.    June was born on December 13, 1947 in Denbigh, ON.  She grew up to appreciate family, friends and all of life’s blessings.  On December 31, 1964, June married Donald James Lafee.  The happy couple moved from Ontario to the Crowsnest Pass, AB in 1966 where they raised their family and made lasting...

A RECORDING OF THE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BELOW.    With heavy hearts our family would like to announce the passing of Melodie Ann Hildebrand. Melodie passed away at her home in Pincher Creek, Alberta. Melodie was born in Blairmore, Alberta on August 16, 1957 and passed away at the tender age of 63 on August 19, 2020    Melodie was known for her bubbly personality and her affection for anyone she would come across. Her smile could light up a room.    ...

A RECORDING OF THE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BELOW.  It is with immense heartache that we announce the sudden passing of Jerry Richard William Lonsbury of Blairmore, Alberta who succumbed to an aggressive illness on August 18, 2020 while receiving care at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre.  Jerry was blessed with 79 years of an amazing life.    Born on October 25, 1940 in Coleman, Alberta to parents William and Charlotte Lonsbury, Jerry was raised with an appreciation...

   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Willy Wenisch on August 17, 2020 only three days before his 85th birthday.    Willy was born in Schwabhausen, Germany on August 20, 1935 to parents, Anna and Josef.  In 1951, he moved to Canada with his parents and brother, Joe where they worked on the family farm together.  Willy relocated to the Crowsnest Pass in the mid-1950s where he gained employment as a labourer with the Burmis Lumber...

   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Allen Curtis on August 16, 2020 at the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  He was 67 years of age.    Garry, affectionately known as “Curly”, was a hard-working man and a good provider for his family.  He worked in construction for many years before entering the coal-mining industry as a heavy equipment operator.  He was employed at Line Creek Operations for...

Roy Bert Schufle of Coleman, AB, father of Cindy (Mel) Bohmer, Willa Michalsky, Deserie (Karl) Mosby, Lita Michalsky (Boisie)  and husband of the late Molly Schufle, passed away on August 14, 2020. With respect for Roy's wishes, no funeral service will be held. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by Kidsport (www.kidsportcanada.ca). 

   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Sharp on August 7, 2020 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre, Blairmore, AB.  He was 67 years of age.    John was born in Vulcan, AB on July 3, 1953 to proud parents Helma and Fred Sharp.  He grew up on the family farm and matured into a handsome and hard-working young man who captured the heart of a lovely young lady, Dorothy Chesney.  The happy couple wed on July 7, 1978 and they went on to...

A RECORDING OF THE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BELOW. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Murielle Carlson, beloved wife of John Carlson of Bellevue, Alberta, who succumbed to an aggressive cancer on August 3, 2020 at the tender age of 60 years.     Marie Yvette Murielle Lapointe was born on February 19, 1960 in Jonquiere, Quebec to proud parents, Gerard and Aurore Lapointe.  She and her six siblings were raised with an appreciation for faith, family and...

   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Marlayne Worthington who gently passed away on July 22, 2020 at the age of 73 years.    Marlayne Frances Wienmeyer was born in Outlook, SK on May 27, 1947 to parents George and Drucilla Wienmeyer.  She was raised with an appreciation for family and instilled with an earnest work ethic.  She blossomed into a beautiful and graceful young lady with many talents.  She was charming, humorous and kind with...