All Obituaries

   PETER GFRERER, beloved husband of Sophia (Savka) Gfrerer, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, July 15th, 2019 at the age of 83 years.    Peter was born on Feb. 8, 1936 in Karavukovo Serbia where he first met the love of his life, Sophia at the age of 17.  Peter and Sophia became geographically separated when Peter moved with his family to Germany in 1955, and then immigrated to Canada in 1957 where his parents settled in Coaldale Alberta....

No funeral service will be held.

   With great heartache we announce the passing of Tom “Sparkie” Bubniak on July 9, 2019.  He was 77 years of age.    Thomas Louis Bubniak, affectionately known as “Sparkie”, was born on January 5, 1942 in Coleman, AB to parents Louis and Margaret.  From a young age, he learned to value family and friends, and to work hard no matter the task.  Sparkie met the love of his life when he met Eleanor Raymond.  The couple was blessed...

   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ross MacDonald on July 3, 2019 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  He was 80 years of age.    Ross was born in Blairmore, AB on April 19, 1939.  Although he left the area for a time, he returned to the Crowsnest Pass permanently in 1980.  While away, Ross met the love of his life, Elizabeth Mae Matley and they married on June 3, 1961.  When Elizabeth passed away on April...

   It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden passing of a beloved man, Hubert Ghislain Desjardins of Coleman, Alberta who was called to be with the Lord on July 2, 2019 at the age of 70 years.    Hubert was born on December 28, 1948 in St. Faustin, Quebec to proud parents, Aurele & Lea Desjardins.  Along with his ten siblings, Hubert was raised with a respect for family, faith and the rewards from hard work.     Hubert grew to be a...

SANDRA ANN HUTCHINSON (Née: Gyles) November 17, 1945 – June 26, 2019      It is with heavy hearts we announce that Sandra Hutchinson of Lundbreck, AB passed away peacefully with her family at her side on June 26, 2019 at the age of 73 years after a valiant battle with cancer.    Sandra was born in Taunton, Somerset, UK on November 17, 1945.  As a young woman, she met and fell in love with her soul mate, Denis Hutchinson and the happy couple wed...

   It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Suzanna Martin on June 20, 2019 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  She was 66 years of age.    Suzanna was born in Lethbridge, AB on August 15, 1952 to parents, John and Suzanna Verbaas.  Along with her six siblings, she was raised to appreciate all of life’s blessings and to treasure family.  In 1964, the Crowsnest Pass became Suzanna’s home and, surrounded by family,...

   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randy Field on June 1, 2019 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  He was 58 years of age.    Randy was born in London, ON on October 14, 1960 to parents, George and Jean Field.  Throughout his life he was a very active individual who especially liked running and walking his dog.  While living in Ontario, Randy took up show jumping - a sport that combined his love of both...

   It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Alice Linderman on May 26, 2019 at the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  She was 90 years of age.    Alice appreciated the simple things in life; she didn’t need, or want, material items to make her happy.  She was content taking care of her family and home, and enjoying her garden.  Family meant everything to Alice.  They could always count on her for love and support,...

   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rena King at the Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care Centre on May 24, 2019 at the  age of 77 years.    Rena was born on June 24, 1941 to proud parents Tommy and Rena Prince in Dunbar, Scotland.  She immigrated to Canada in November 1972.  Rena blossomed into a lovely young woman who was blessed with a family of cherished children, a fondness for the people around her and an endearing personality that...