All Obituaries

“Gordon (“Bunkey”) Stewart passed away at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on November 30, 2023 at the age of 89 years.  (“Bunkey” was the nickname given to Gordon as a child and comes from the book series Noddy and the Bunkey, where Bunkey is a thoroughly mischievous character.) Gordon was born in Bentley where his parents had arrived from depression Saskatchewan.  He lived his whole life in and around the Rimbey and Bentley area.  Gordon...

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) William Flinn regretfully announce his sudden passing on November 30th, 2023 in Vernon, BC following a brief illness. Bob – also affectionately known as RW – was born April 20, 1946 in Calgary, AB to William (Bill) Thomas Flinn and Sarah Flinn. The family lived in the Turner Valley and Calgary area until moving to Lacombe in 1949 where Bob spent all his early years. As a teen, he worked first as an usher at the Lux Theatre...

MADDOX, Thomas Frank (Tom) June 9, 1937 – Feb 7, 2024 Tom passed away peacefully in Red Deer, Alberta at the age of 86 years.  Tom was one of nine children born to Jervel and Joan Maddox of Eckville.  He grew up on the family farm in the Medicine Valley, close to Gilby.  Tom married Caroline in 1959 at Gimlet.  They lived in Calgary where he worked for Mid-West paper until returning to their farm in 1962.  Tom farmed with his Dad and brother Bill, and then...

Nicole Pierrette Lamonthe 1949 - 2024 It is with sadness and loss that Nicole's family announce her sudden passing, due to an automobile accident on March 12, 2024 at the age of 74 years.  Complete Obituary and tribute will appear soon. A Celebration of Nicole's Life will be held at Wilson's Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe, Alberta on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.  She will be interred in the Fairview Cemetery with her husband Maurice.  A time...

Margaret Bullock Rowley (Zielgler), beloved wife of Geroge Rowley of Clive, Alberta,  passed away peacefully at the Royal Oak Village, Lacombe, Alberta on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the age of 89 years. Margaret Bullock Rowley (Ziegler) was born December 28, 1934, in the Hanna Hospital, to James McCreight from Northern Ireland and Margaret Ellen Bullock from Wigan, England. She was the youngest of three girls, eldest being Ellen Jane Flora (McCreight) of New Zealand,...

Mr. Earl Beauclair of Lacombe, AB passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the age of 62 years. Full Obituary Details to Come.                  

Verneld “Vern” Dentman passed away suddenly on March 12, 2024 at the age of 75 from a stroke. Vern was predeceased by his father Ed, mother Pearl and brother Dale. He is survived by his wife Connie (53 years) , his son Aarin, his daughter Annette (Stacey) Lambert, his sister Kevin (Dan) Soberburg, 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Vern had several occupations over his lifetime including welding, mechanical, power lineman, business owner (Reddy...

Mr. Jerry Kemila of Lacombe, Alberta passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the age of 81 years. Full Obituary Details to Come.                

Complete Obituary to Follow. A Service will be held at a Later Date.                       .

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melvin Martin Core. Melvin died peacefully on April 13, 2024 with family by his side. Melvin is survived by his sister Eveline Core and several nieces and nephews. Melvin was pre-deceased by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Melvin found joy in every day living and working on the farm. He spent many years maintaining farm equipment, feeding cows and shearing sheep. When not on the tractor, Melvin’s favourite hobbies were...