All Obituaries

   With deep sadness we announce the passing of Emma Schafer at Rocky Mountain Village, Fernie, BC on June 11, 2021.  She was 86 years old.      There was nothing “Oma” loved more than her flowers and huge garden. Growing potatoes, carrots, peas, sour leaves and her much desired raspberries that inspired many garden raids by friends and family. Her beautiful flowers were her glory and the town deer thoroughly enjoyed them too! Although she...

   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marilynn Jenness Kofluk on June 10, 2021 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  She was 78 years of age.    Marilynn was born in Edmonton, AB on June 18, 1942.  She was raised to cherish family and with a strong faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ.  Throughout her entire life, she never wavered in her dedication to either.  On May 18, 1963, Marilynn married the love of life,...

   With great sadness, we announce the passing of Rudy Busato of Hillcrest Mines, AB.  He passed away peacefully at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre on June 9, 2021 at the age of 82 years.     Rudy was born in Michel, BC on April 16, 1939 to loving parents, Angelo and Victoria Busato.  Rudy was a hardworking man, who worked hard to provide for his family. He worked with the Teamsters Union and Emil Anderson Construction, building the roads through the...

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RECORDINGS OF THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE BELOW.    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donalda Theresa Ann Oliva-Quarin of Blairmore, Alberta.  Donalda was called into the arms of our Lord on May 27, 2021 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre in Blairmore.  She was blessed with 79 years of a wonderful life.    Donalda was born in Coleman, Alberta on May 9, 1942 to proud parents, Helen & Angelo Oliva and it was at this time that...

       With broken hearts, we pass on the news that Francis Catonio has gone home to meet his Lord and Saviour. He passed away peacefully with his wife of 36 years, Cynthia, by his side. She was playing “My Way” by Frank Sinatra in hopes he could hear it - it was his favorite song of all time and just when the song ended, he crossed over.     Francis had a rough start in life but he never let that stop him. He was born in Blairmore,...

   It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Allan Anderson on Friday, May 21, 2021. He passed peacefully and will be sadly missed by his wife of 55 years, Rita, and his daughters, Julie and Karen. He was a loving husband, an incredible father and a friend to all who were fortunate enough to meet him.    Born and raised in the Crowsnest Pass, AB, John had an adventurous spirit and an appreciation of its untamed wilderness, camping and exploring in the...

   Paulina Catherina Curtis, born in Coleman, AB on February 25, 1931 to Nicholai and Catherina Omelusik, passed away on May 21, 2021 at the age of 90 at the Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge AB.    She is survived by her children, Patricia of Kelowna BC, Leslie (Catherine) of Calgary AB, Brenda (Ronald) Linford of Casper, WY, Christina of Lethbridge AB, Susan (George) Beese of Fernie BC, and Tina-Marie of Calgary AB; her daughter-in-law, Charlene of Coaldale AB; and...

Clarice Joanne Warren of Blairmore, AB, cherished daughter of Andress Warren of Pincher Creek, AB; beloved mother of Rick Warren (Kari) of Okotoks, AB and Beth Warren; devoted grandmother of Tyson; and dear sister of Dennis (Trish) Warren of Fort Macleod, AB, Ken Warren of Lethbridge, AB, Larene Compton of Pincher Creek, AB and Shanon (Dan) Crawford of Pincher Creek, AB, passed away at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB on May 17, 2021. In lieu of flowers, memorial...

   Thomas Elmer McKee, son of Ione Patton, Harry McKee, and step-mother Clarice McKee, passed away on Monday, May 17th, 2021 in Blairmore, AB. His children Clinton, Benson, and Spencer, and his beloved wife and caretaker Bettiruth were at his side. He was preceded by his parents, stepmother, and siblings, and what a great reunion they had when he came home. His sons, step-son Robert Rowan, his daughters-in-laws Erika Rowan, Kathryn, Laken, Theah McKee, grandchildren and...