“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” Psalm 23:6 Mom went home to be with her Lord and Saviour. Born in Tricht, Netherlands in 1928, 1 of 5 children of Case and Cornelia Wierks. Mom lived during WW2 when the Netherlands was occupied. Their home was occupied by a German soldier who became a family friend. In 1949 Rena married Huibert De Ruiter. They lived in Buurmalsen NLD and were blessed with 1...

Janice Wilma Arlene Braden September 18, 1963 - June 26, 2020 Janice is survived by her Parents, Wesley and Holly Braden of Mirror, Alberta; 3 brother, Allan, Vernon and Kenneth; numerous other relatives and friends. Donation may be made to a Charity of your choice. Private Celebration of Life will be held at the Earlville Rutherford Cemetery.    Full Obituary to follow  

Dora Mabel (Anderson) MacLean 1923 - 2020 Dora passed peacefully at the Bentley Care Centre on June 22, 2020. She would have been 97 on July 17th.  Born to John and Mabel Anderson of Forshee, Dora was the youngest of five daughters - by 10 minutes! She loved being a twin! Dora married and lived in Calgary for 30 years, raising their daughter Janice. Returning to Bentley in the early 80’s to care for her mother, Dora was well known for her beautifully manicured yard complete...

David "Dave" Gee 1962 - 2020 David Gee passed away peacefully with family at his side in Lacombe, on June 22, 2020, at the age of 57. Dave was raised on the family farm, west of Lacombe. As a young man, he became a Jouneyman Welder and later a self employed Industrial Radiologist. Dave had a great love for the outdoors and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson. He also enjoyed music and his little Red Express truck. Dave had a big heart and was always willing to help family and...

We are sad to announce the passing of our mother, Olive Nicholas, 90 years young of Lacombe, AB on June 19, 2020 surrounded by love. She was born to Robert and Nellie Paulsen, October 7, 1929 in Lacombe, where she lived until her passing. Olive married Doug Nicholas on September 12, 1948 and they built a beautiful life with their children, extended family and friends. Moms’ early career included working for Ben Cameron Photography, a time she spoke of often and with great joy....

Robert Darcy George Strand 1970 - 2020 After a hard battle with cancer, Rob passed away at the age of 50 at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre. Rob passed away surrounded by love and family. He was a soulmate to his beautiful strong wife, Kim Strand; their love spread to make a family of six with four daughters, Rachel (Ken Carritt), Jesslyn (Matthew Hutchison), Christina (Lindsey Rocher) and Breanna. He was an outstanding grandpa to his grandchildren Kael and Mercedes. He will be...

HAYDEN Charlene (Charlie) Irene Hayden passed away peacefully in palliative care at the Calgary South Campus Hospital on June 16, 2020 at the age of 67 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Charlene was born in Rimbey, raised on an acreage in Bluffton where she attended school through Junior High (accelerating on the basketball team) and then went on to High School in Rimbey. In 1971 Charlene met the love of her life, Rod Hayden, which lead to marriage in 1972 and thereafter raised two...

Phil Thomas was born September 5, 1943 to Percy and Ann Thomas in Lacombe County, Alberta. He passed away unexpectedly, but in peace, on June 13, 2020. He is survived by his loving and very patient wife Eleanor, children Darren (Sorcha) and Lenora (Rick), granddaughters Niamh and Áine, his brothers Percy Jr. (Marilyn), Harry (Donna), Doug, and Mike (Debbie), sisters-in-law Gwen and many nieces, nephews and their children. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Tom. As...

Travis Tenhove passed away while doing what he loved, mountain climbing in God's creation on June 13, 2020. Travis will be remembered by his loving wife Megan and their son Jess; his parents Bernie and Teresa Tenhove; his siblings Bowen (Rebekah) Tenhove, their children Gresham and Briar Tenhove; Brittany (Jayden) Halsey, their daughter Kalla Halsey; and Taylor Tenhove. Travis is survived by his grandmothers Femmie Tenhove and Shirley Lodewyk. He will also be remembered by his parents in...

MILLER, Dorothy May 1930 - 2020 Dorothy May Miller passed away peacefully in her residence, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the age of 90 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children; Judy Fleury, Kenny Miller, Audrey (Fred) Dool, Gordon Miller and Nora (Murray) Woodrow; her ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; as well as numerous cousins.  She was predeceased by her husband Allan Miller in 1977. Dorothy was born in Lacombe on February 4,...