It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Rhonda Jean Olson (Hollingshead) on January 17, 2020. Rhonda was born in Pincher Creek, AB on September 9th, 1957, the second of four children, and daughter of Betty and George Hollingshead. Rhonda was predeceased by her mother, brother Lorne, and father. Rhonda is survived by her loving children, Chase Lock (Emily Parry) and Charissa Lee (Matthew Lee), brother, Randy Hollingshead, sister, Virginia Metro, extended family and an abundance...

DENTMAN, Dale Frederick 1951 - 2020 It is with sadness that the family of Dale announce his passing on January 15, 2020.  A tribute of Dale's life will follow. He has been cremated and the family will have a Private Family Service in the Spring of 2020.  

Giovanni Canlas         November 28, 1972 - January 13, 2020     The family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of Giovanni Canlas on January 13th, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his family. Giovanni is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann, and children Jon Carlo, Jeanna, Joshua and Jealianne. He is predeceased by his parents, Benjamin Sr and Nonita Canlas. Giovanni started his life in Canada in 2008, where he worked at...

RICE, Morris Lawrence 1941 - 2020 Surrounded by family and friends, Morris passed away peacefully on January 8, 2020 after a five-year battle with cancer.  His doctors called him a miracle patient.  He was so strong and had such a positive attitude, and we feel blessed to have had the extra years that his strength provided. Morris leaves behind his wife Robbie Rice, daughter Hollie and husband Steve Mitchell from Chatham Ontario, son Shawn and wife Corey from Lacombe, Alberta,...

JONES Ruth Patricia Jones (Pat) passed away quietly at the age of 89 years on December 31, 2019. Pat was born in Lacombe, Alberta on February 25, 1930 the second daughter to Fred and Ruth Taylor. Pat is survived by her children, Lillian (Donald) Duke and Lucille (Norm) Johnson of Rimbey, Kay (Ted) Loshney of Vernon, George (Karen) Jones of Grande Prairie, Linda (Clarence) Huggins of Bieseker, Alberta. Pat also leaves to mourn two sisters, Shirley Hancik of Rimbey, Phylis Yassinsky of...

Gwenneth May Bennett 1926 - 2019 Gwenneth May Bennett passed away quietly Dec 29, 2019 with her children by her side. Gwen was born May 13,1926 in Park Court, Alberta, the third child and only daughter of Richard Parry and Olive Mary Edis. Growing up during the depression and second world war gave mom the habits of thrift and hard work that shaped many women of her generation. While boarding with the Bennett family in Enderby, BC, she met their handsome son Walter, who was home on leave...

CARLSON, Carl Gustaf 1936-2019   It is with heavy hearts and much love we announce the passing of Carl Gustaf Carlson at the age of 82 years, December 31, 1936 - December 26, 2019.  Carl was born in Mayerthorpe, Alberta and raised on the family farm.  Predeceased by Gus and Jessie Carlson of Mayerthorpe both in 1984, brother Roy of Mayerthorpe in 2001, and sister Ruth Schauer of Rimbey, Alberta in 2017, Carl is survived by his sister Marie Slack of Lacombe, Alberta,...

RESTA Adrian Resta passed away quietly with his wife Thelma and family by his side on December 24, 2019 at the age of 94 years. Adrian was born in Villa d’Tirano Italy on February 27, 1925. He was the first child of Felix and Sylvia Resta. His Father came to Canada in 1924 and worked in the coal mines and then in a brick factory in British Columbia. Adrian’s mother needed to be with her husband and she and 9-month-old Adrian came across to North America on a ship and then by...

JOHNSTON It is with heavy hearts, that the family of Lyal Johnston announces his passing at the age of 74 years. Lyal was born on Aug. 10 1945 on the family farm, the youngest of 7 children, where he was raised and attended the Aurora school. Lyal married Sheila Kendrew and together they made their home and started their family in Rimbey. Soon after Lyal started his business “LYAL’s EXCAVATING” and continued running heavy equipment till his retirement. Lyal had a great...

CHESSOR, Dean 1933 - 2019 Dean Chessor was born at home near Lacombe in 1933.  He and his twin sister Jean (Ferguson) completed the large blended Chessor/Flewelling family.  They were raised by William and Annie Chessor with much input from many brothers and sisters.  Dean married Etta Leader in 1957 and they have shared 62 years together.  Their family grew to include 3 children and their families.  Sheila Chessor, Carol Sherrer (Martin) and their children...