All Obituaries

   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Edward Cargill, beloved husband of Margaret Cargill of Blairmore. Donald was called to be with our Lord on May 20, 2020 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer. He was blessed with 65 years of a full and meaningful life.    Donald was born in Blairmore, AB on December 28, 1954 to proud parents, Donald Sr. and Eileen Cargill.  Along with his siblings,...

     It is with broken hearts that we, the family of our beloved Lorraine Kinnear, share the news of the final surrender of this beautiful and vibrant woman to her God. Lorraine peacefully passed away surrounded with the love of her family on May 19, 2020 at the age of 81 years.     Lorraine Marcene Tronsgard was born in Swift Current, Sask. on January 2nd, 1939 to parents Adolph “Bob” and Phyllis Tronsgard. When she was two...

STEEN  AHLBERG (1949-2020)      It is with immense heartache and sorrow that we announce the passing of Steen Roy Ahlberg of Coleman, Alberta, who was called from this world on May 10, 2020 at the age of 70 years.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and loyal friend.    Steen was born on June 21, 1949 in Frederiksberg, Denmark to proud parents, Finn “Roy” and Erna Ahlberg.  He joined the Royal Danish Airforce as a...

   It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Bennie “Ben” Sackman of Lundbreck, AB on May 8, 2020.  He was 79 years of age.    Ben was born in Medicine Hat, AB on September 22, 1940 to parents, Gottlieb and Linda Sackman.  Along with his siblings, he was raised in a warm, nurturing home, and he grew up to be a kind, hard-working man.  On February 20, 1960, Ben married Doreen Gosselin.  The happy couple went on to be...

PENNY  SINCLAIR (1953-2020)      It is with deep sadness that we announce the premature passing of Penny Sinclair who fiercely battled cancer but, on May 4, 2020, she succumbed to her illness while receiving care at the Crowsnest Pass Hospital in Blairmore at the tender age of 67 years.    Penny Jo Anne Sinclair was born on April 14, 1953 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to proud parents, Vernon and Elsie Sinclair.  She was raised with a great...

WILLIAM  TANNER  Sr. (1949-2020)      It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William James Tanner Sr, beloved husband of Gloria Tanner, recently of Coleman, Alberta.  Bill succumbed to cancer on April 13, 2020 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre at the age of 70 years.  He fought a valiant fight and his determination will forever be admired.    Bill was born on May 15, 1949 in Cranbrook, BC to proud parents, Lewis and...

   Robert “Bob” Laithwaite of Coleman, AB passed away on April 4, 2020 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  He was 88 years of age.    Bob was a quiet, uncomplicated man who didn’t need much to be happy.  He knew the worth of a strong work ethic and he appreciated the simple blessings life gave him.     Bob was a pioneer in the Canadian oil and gas industry.  He truly loved his career in the Western...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth DeSmit on April 2, 2020 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  He was 89 years of age. With respect for Kenneth's wishes, no funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the York Creek Lodge Residents Association (PO Box 1050, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0). Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements.  (403) 562-8555

   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Paul Kovach, beloved husband of Camilla Kovach.  George was called to be with our Lord on April 1, 2020 at the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Centre and was blessed with 91 years of an exceptional life.    George Kovack was born in Burmis, Alberta to proud parents, John and Tessie Kovack.  He was raised with a strong work ethic, dedication to family and faith.  After some schooling, George...

   Let me tell you about the “Best Mom Ever”.  Her name was Diane Karen Burwell and she was born on August 13, 1952 to proud and loving parents, Joseph and Helen Svoboda.  She was caring, kind, always smiling and beautiful inside and out.  Even when Diane passed away in her son’s arms at their home on April 1, 2020, her strength and courage were unmatched.    Diane was not only educated through traditional schooling and insatiable...