ELLIOTT, Bert March 15, 1929 – January 20, 2019 It is with heavy hearts the family of Bert Elliott announce his passing at the age of 89 years. Bert is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Rita, his children; Terry Elliott, Maxine (Rick) Brannen and Carla Bailes, his grandchildren, Trina, Rayanne, Brennan, Rosalie, Amber and Ashley, his 11 great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his daughter Laureen and his son-in-law Chad, as well as 2 sisters, two brothers.  Both...

KONDRO On January 11th Joseph Kondro passed away peacefully at the Rimbey Care Centre at the age of 85 years.  Joe was the 10th of 10 children born to Harry and Tekla and the last of his generation.   Joe cherished a life of freedom, independence and privacy; and he hated losing these as he aged and suffered ill health.  However, Joe lived as he wanted for as long as he could. He had many friends but family was the center of Joe’s life. Joe was predeceased by his wife...

Ashley Jane Bos was born June 3rd, 1990 in Lacombe AB. A new little sister for Joe Bos and a precious little girl for Bruce Bos and Mary (Bos) Bennett. A fun loving, happy, spoiled, little girl with an infectious laugh, you couldn’t help but call her princess. Ashley grew up in Lacombe surrounded by family and many close friends. She had friends in different groups and maintained those friendships into her adult years. She was very charismatic. As an adolescent she played. She also...

FRIESEN It is with sadness we announce that Bill Friesen of Rimbey, Alberta (formerly of Red Deer) passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Sunday, January 6, 2019, and met his Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ face to face.  Bill was 84 and is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gerda Friesen.  He leaves behind a daughter, Loanna (Roy) Rosenthal, and two sons, Derek (Petra) Friesen, and Stephen (Teri) Friesen; 7 grandchildren; Brad, Nicole (Dustin), Stephanie (Philipp), Colton,...

Davie (Dave) Wilkinson Barnes passed away suddenly on January 6, 2019 at his home in Lacombe, Alberta.  Davie was born on January 9th, 1924 at the Royal Alexandria Hospital in Edmonton, a son to Ruth Barnes (nee Shaw) and John Alexander (Jack) Barnes.  He is survived by daughters Linda (Robert) Pack, Bonnie Blenkinsop, and Melody (Dan) Pharand and 10 grandchildren: Susan Anderson, Neil Pack, Amanda McLeod, Davie (Christeana) Pack, Levon (Breanne) Blenkinsop, Luke Blenkinsop,...

PRICE, Ellen Onita (nee McElroy) Aug 27, 1928 – Jan 1, 2019 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Ellen Price, 90 years of age, while residing at Royal Oak in Lacombe, AB.  Ellen will be deeply missed by her brothers, Robert (Marie) and Richard (Pat), as well as by many special nieces, nephews and friends.  A Celebration of Ellen’s Life will be held at the Church of the Nazarene, 4930 Woodland Drive, Lacombe AB on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. ...

It is with deep sadness and grief that we announce the passing of Valerie Rudyk (Mydland) on December 29, 2018 at the U of A Hospital in Edmonton, AB. with her family by her side.   She is survived by her loving husband Neil Rudyk, two beautiful children Kyler and Kaitlynn, her father Gordon Mydland, brothers Steven (Karen) Mydland, Jeffery (Brandy) Mydland, sister's Paulete (Kevin) Wilkins, Jane Fraser, Rachel Roberts and numerous nieces and...

Marlene Eva (Maciborsky) Torris Jan 7, 1942 – Dec 28, 2018  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marlene Torris who passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Rimbey Care Center on December 28th, 2018 at the age of 76 years.  She will be greatly missed by her husband Morley after 58 years of marriage as well as her children, grandchildren, family and friends.  As a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother,...

Gillespie Herbert (Andy)  Oct 14, 1928 – Dec 28, 2018 Andy Gillespie of Rimbey was born in Loverna Saskatchewan on October 14, 1928 and moved to the Rimbey area in 1935. He worked in lumber camps, the oil patch, on seismic, and as a farm hand. He then worked at the Alpha Creamery (16 years), Co-Op Hardware (3 years), and then sold farm machinery and parts until he retired. He was predeceased by his loving wife Norma, daughter Verna, parents Robert and Lucy Gillespie, brothers...

Mrs. Rose Winslow of Lacombe, AB passed away in Bashaw, AB on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the age of 87 years.  Rose was born in Lacombe, AB to John and Sarah Veevers.  She loved living “farm life” until moving into town in 1998.  Rose was an avid gardener.  She loved to lend her extremely green thumb to make anything and everything grow in abundance.  She and her husband, Jim, enjoyed long Sunday drives through the countryside.  Rose will be...