Obituaries

Irwin Eric Konrad (often known as Ike or Hawkeye) passed away May 10, 2023 at the age of 68 in his home in Hines Creek, AB. Irwin was born June 22, 1954 to Eric and Ida Konrad in the town of Ponoka, AB. His family consisted of 5 children; sisters Alvina, Linda, Irwin, Brother Terry, and Sister Kathy.  The family moved to Hines Creek when Irwin was four and later moved to a farm NW of town. He was always a hard worker and helped his mother with farming and milking cows. His dad worked...

 It is with great sadness and deep love that we mourn the passing of Clarence Bishop at the age of 42.  He leaves behind 4 beautiful daughters; Madison, Macey, Niyah, Peyton, common law partner; Jeannette, mom; Gloria McKenzie, dad, Alan Bishop, sisters, Candice, Rita Bishop, sister in-law Terri-Lynn, and many nieces and nephews. Clarence grew up in Dixonville, Alberta. He attended Dixonville School from Kindergarten to grade 9. Clarence was a carpenter and jack of all...

It is with sadness the family of Norma Parsons (Sawchuk) nee Whiley announce her passing on May 18, 2023 in Grimshaw, Alberta at the age of 86 years.  Left to treasure her memory and mourn her loss is her loving family; daughter Dawn and son in law Hugh, grandsons Christopher (Lenore) and Jeremy (Kristin) and great grandchildren, Aidan, Evan and Hannah.  Norma was predeceased by her parents; father, Fred and mother, Hannah, husband Bob and brother Freddy.  Norma spent her...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Anthony (Tony) Doll on April 30, 2023. Tony passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. Tony lived most of his life in the Fairview area. Tony was an avid sports person. During his life he played hockey, baseball, curling, and golf. Tony will be lovingly missed by his partner of 35 years, Karen Larsback. He is also survived by children: Greg: Sandra, Garret: Lisa, Stacey: Susan, and daughter Dori: Bernie and stepson Dean. He is also...

Gordon was born August 16, 1926 in Morrin, Alberta, to parents Andrew and Sophie Aune and he passed away at the Fairview Hospital April 10, 2023 at the age of 96.5 years. He was born the last of 11 children. His family moved from Morrin to their Deer Hill farm Northeast of Fairview, Alberta, in 1933. Gordon attended the Deer Hill School north in that area with the local school children. As time went on, Gordon soon became a farmer with his own land & equipment as well. Gordon married...

Hubert Dechant, resident of Manning AB, formerly of Hawk Hills, passed away peacefully Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Manning Community Health Centre after a brief illness. He was 90 years old. Hubert was born at home on the farm in North Star, AB July 1st, 1932, the eldest son of Tony and Emma (nee Krapp). He attended school in McLennan, was part of the first Grade 12 graduating class in Manning, and later attended mechanic school In Edmonton. He acquired his homestead in Hawk Hills in...

Ivis was born on October 7, 1928, in Calgary, AB. At approximately one month old, she was adopted by Russell and Ada McCarty as their oldest child. Eight months later, Ada gave birth to twins, so she had three children under one year of age! They lived at Rochfort Bridge, AB, for a time and then moved to a farm between Stettler and Red Willow, AB where Ivis and her siblings were raised. Mervin and June were the twins, followed by Marion, Rolland, Myrt, Rose, and Jim. On October 17, 1950,...

The Family of Harvey Brown is left with all the love and memories of a life well spent. Harvey passed away on April 6, 2023, at Fairview Health Complex at the age of 71. Harvey Robert Brown was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, to Edwin (Ted) and Ethel Brown. His father was a man of many jobs and interests. Harvey spent a few of his early years in the Pine Pass while Ted worked on the powerline, and that may be where Harvey’s lifelong appreciation for the mountains began. Ethel was...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Helmin Marks Hansen. Helmin was born in the back of a wagon on April 16, 1950, to Doreen and Ronald. Helmin was the oldest of his siblings and was one heck of a big brother. Helmin lived a very adventurist life. He had a love for the oil rigs, ranching, farming and hockey. Helmin was born and raised in Nanton, where he met the love of his life Rhonda. They built their home in Stavely and welcomed their beautiful daughter Geminy. They...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Katherine Bettenson (Pohr) on March 31, 2023, at the Fairview Health Complex in Fairview, Alberta, after a short but very courageous battle with Cancer at the age of 71. Linda was born on August 8, 1951, in Fairview, AB, to Nicholas and Rose Pohr. She grew up on the family farm south of Bluesky with her five sisters and two brothers. She was a hard worker on the farm and never complained when asked to do something. Linda...