All Obituaries

FUNK, Alvina Annie 1928 – 2021 Alvina Annie (Dyck) Funk, 93, of Consort, Alberta died peacefully on September 27, 2021, at Consort Long Term Care, Consort, Alberta. She was born on September 19, 1928, in Herbert, Saskatchewan to David G. and Katherina (Klassen) Dyck.  The responsibility of growing up in a large family proved to be ever true for Alvina as the oldest daughter in the family of eleven she was required to be available to help her mom with the household and the...

PURDY, Denise Mary 1947 – 2021 Mrs. Denise Purdy, beloved wife to predeceased Mr. Dale Purdy of Coronation, Alberta, formerly of Taylor, British Columbia, passed away in Calgary, Alberta, September 20, 2021 at 74 years of age.  Denise was born February 10, 1947 in Prince Alberta, Saskatchewan to Edmond and Lucien Levoie. At twenty years of age, Denise married Dale on June 10, 1967.   Denise worked in hospitality for many years as a cook.  Denise and Dale moved to...

ROSTAD, Mary Louise 1928 – 2021 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Louise Rostad, age 93, on September 9th, 2021, at Designated Supportive Living (DSL) of the Coronation Hospital. She died peacefully in her sleep. Mary grew up on a farm near Armada in Southern Alberta with her parents and 7 siblings. Mary described herself as the “spoiled” baby of the family, but she always worked hard and strived to do her best. Education was very important to...

DINGMAN, William Lorenzo 1941 – 2021 William Lorenzo Dingman was born May 13, 1941 in Brantford, Ontario. In his young adult years he had an adventurous spirit and would hop on trains that were passing by only to find himself miles from home before the day was done.  These sorts of adventures often brought him to the prairie provinces in the west, where he would eventually make his home.  William, also known fondly as Bill, was a loving father, grandfather, and...

COLE, Myrtle Alma 1934 – 2021 Myrtle Alma Cole was born the fourth child out of six to Ted and Alma Risto on November 23, 1934. Her early childhood years were spent on a farm outside of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, where she and her siblings worked hard together to provide for the family. They spent many hours cleaning the barn, tending to the large garden, milking cows, and haying. Every morning, the family would gather for family devotions. Even if there wasn’t time for breakfast,...

Ruth Summers passed away July 16, 2021 at age 67 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Ruth Adaline Summers was born January 5th, 1954 at Duck Lake, Saskatchewan. She was the first born of four children to Heins and Tina Plehnert.  Ruth grew up on the family farm by Federal with her parents and three siblings.     She met the love of her life, Ken Summers, when she was 17 years old and sparks flew quickly!  Less than a year later, they were wed in a small...

KUBINCHAK, Betty 1930 – 2021 Mrs. Betty Rose Kubinchak (nee Wigley) passed away peacefully, at Calgary, Alberta, on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the age of 91 years. Betty was born on March 27, 1930 in Castor, Alberta; where she grew up on a farm alongside her five brothers and two sisters. She graduated early from school, at the age of sixteen years, and began a long career in the Business of Hospitality.  Betty moved from Castor, to Coronation, where she married Harry John...

WADSTEIN, Irene 1929 – 2021 Francis Irene Thacker was born August 17, 1929 to Louisa (Seabrook) and Benjamin Ambrose Thacker on the family farm near Bulwark, Alberta.  She was the youngest child of five, her older siblings were: Lovenda, Vera, Evelyn, and Horton.  She used to ride horseback over to Whittaker School which was located on the Wayne Thacker farm.  Irene loved to ride horses and always enjoyed the outdoors. She was always full of fun and loved to joke...

WAHL, Edmund 1943 – 2021 Mr. Edmund ‘Ed’ Wahl passed away at home on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the age of 77 years. Ed was born on August 23, 1943 at Zamosc, Poland. He immigrated to Canada with his mother, Anna in 1950. Shortly after, Anna met and married Mike; which would begin Ed’s life on his farm at Brownfield, Alberta. Ed attended Brownfield School and then continued his education at DeVry University in Toronto, where he received his Certification in...

CAMPEAU, Marcel 1948 – 2021 Mr. Marcel Joseph Campeau, beloved husband of Mrs. Denise Campeau of Hayter, Alberta passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the age of 73 years. Marcel was born on March 24, 1948 at Alexandria, Ontario. He was the eldest child of four born to George and Thérèse Campeau. Marcel was raised and lived in the family home until he married his loving wife, Denise in 1968. Marcel and Denise just celebrated...