Obituaries

It is with sadness we announce, that on Thursday September 10th, Eldred Allison “Al” Green passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife of 64 years, Barbara. Born in Humbermouth, Newfoundland, Al was a man defined by his adventurous spirit, entrepreneurial heart, and boundless love for his family. In 1955, that sense of adventure led him to join the Canadian Navy. By 1966, Al left the Maritimes with his young family, heading west to Calgary, where he immediately ...

It is with deep love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Richard Van Orman, whose quiet strength, unwavering faith, and devoted love for his family left a lasting legacy on all who knew him.   Born on June 6, 1948, in Taber, Alberta, Richard was the fourth of nine children born to Van and Bird Van Orman. Raised on the family farm near Taber, he learned at an early age the value of hard work, responsibility, resilience, and service.    The greatest blessing of ...

Barry Robinson passed away on September 5th, 2026, at the age of 81 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Pat Robinson; son, Simon (Connie) Robinson; daughter, Debbie (Ray) Volk; grandchildren, Rocky Robinson, Colton Robinson, Braeden (Katelyn) Volk and Ashly (Mark) Elkin, Bowen (Alex) Lee; great grandchildren, Kowen, Emma, Holden and Kai; sister, Pat (Brian) Richardson. Barry was predeceased by his son-in-law, Bruce Volk. No formal service will be held.

James Gale Stroh was born in Medicine Hat on November 1st, 1949, and passed away on September 4th, 2026. He leaves behind his wife, Cindy Stroh; children, Nichol (Steve) Enslen, Jason (Leanne) Stroh, Greg Stroh, Brandy Decon (Kirby Wyatt) and Jen (Robert) Van Riper; as well as 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. JIM HAS SANG HIS LAST SONG & NOW HIS GUITAR IS SILENT No formal service will be held.

Our mom, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, just short of her 100th birthday.  She will be lovingly remembered and truly missed by her children, Sandy (Peter Bull): Edmonton, Jim (Shelly): Medicine Hat, Bob (Wendy): Lethbridge, Bruce (Amal): Calgary, Stu (Jocelyn): Red Deer, and Jackie (Jeremy) Reynolds: Calgary. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Michael (Shirley Walker), Jill (Justin Boksteyn), Stephen, Jamie, Yassine El Fassi, Emilie (George) Drew & Mary ...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Morley Franklin Franz announce his passing on August 26th, 2026, at the age of 84. He leaves to honour his memory wife, Carol; sons, Jonathan, Matthew (Kim), Michael (Erin), Levi (Mackenzie), Jamin and Morgan; daughter, Savannah (Ben) Parks; grandchildren, Lucas, Carlie, Kayla, Aiden and Gage; sisters, Josephine Good, Bonita Franz and Delores Los. Morley is predeceased by his parents, Fred and Ida Franz; brother, Alec Franz; sisters, Phyllis Schorr ...

Bernie passed away on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, with her daughter, Shannon & Kelven by her side at the age of 94 years. Bernie was born in Rosefield, SK on March 18th, 1932. Bernie worked as a farmer’s wife, in the bakery, as a dentist assistant, homecare aid and bus driver. Bernie had a heart that was always open and a home that was always welcoming. One of the many ways she showed her love was through food. No one ever left her house hungry. Whether it was a pot of homemade ...

Allan Scahill passed away on August 20th, 2026, at the age of 81 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Gloria Scahill; son, Gary (Holly) Scahill; grandchildren, Sarah Scahill (Cyle Dyck), Brian (Marie-Claude) Scahill and Angela (Trevor) Lutz; great grandchildren, Layne, Madden, Luna, Ary, Leighton and Linden. Allan was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Maud Scahill; brothers, Brian and Harry; sister, Audrey. Allan was born and raised in Salford, England and joined the army in ...

Following a long and difficult year with esophageal cancer and acute heart failure, our beloved husband and father, Horst Fandrey, at the age of 88, on August 20, 2026, was set free to go HOME. Before this past year, Horst had been blessed with a lifetime of excellent health and vitality. Horst was born on July 2, 1938, in Poland, the eldest son of parents, Waldemar and Amanda Fandrey, and siblings: sister, Ilse Fandrey (predeceased) and brother, Heinz (Margaret) Fandrey. In 1951 Horst, ...

Margaret “Elaine” Springer passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, August 19th. She was predeceased by her husband, Mervin; parents, Stan and Margaret Breese; sister, Norma Whidden; brother, Vern; nephews, Vern Whidden, Gerry Breese and Dale Breese; granddaughter, Amber Benoit. Left to mourn her passing her children, Jack (Claire), Sandi (Brent), Gary, Bruce (Blanca) and Sue (Dwayne); 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Rita ...