Apr 16, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our son, Jason Alexander MacKay, 44, of Dominion, NS, in Calgary, AB, on April 16, 2024.

Born in Glace Bay, NS, Jason attended MacDonald High School, then spent most of his adult life in Calgary where he was employed as a painter by trade. Jason...

Apr 16, 2024

Theresa Bernadette Hay Gilbert (nee Barrone) 75, born at Big River Saskatchewan on December 28th, 1948, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her home in Calgary, Alberta.

Theresa was predeceased by her brothers Kreigh and Floyd, her sister Amanda, niece Maren and her parents Bernadette and Walter Floyd Barrone. ...

Apr 15, 2024

Valerie Lynn Kulbaba (nee Smith), beloved wife of Ritchie Allen Kulbaba, peacefully passed away on April 15, 2024, after celebrating 50 years of marriage to her devoted husband. She was a cherished mother to Christopher Kulbaba and Sherri (John) Auclair, and a loving grandmother to Phoenix, Ethan, Jackson, and Carter.

Val, born Valerie Lynn Smith, was preceded...

Apr 11, 2024

Gordon Busch, aged 57, passed away at the Southwood Hospice, Calgary after a valiant 4 1/2-year battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Gordon was born in Hodgeville, Saskatchewan to Wilmer and Doreen. He was the second son born and had 4 older sisters. He was followed by another brother. He was raised on the family farm and took his...

Apr 11, 2024

Born in Gross Linden (Ostpreusen) Poland, Helmut and his family survived the horrors of being in a Polish prison camp before moving to Canada in 1952. Although it was not their first stop, they came to call Coledale home. He was a great student, and an exceptional athlete, but left school to help support his mother and sister. This...

Apr 10, 2024

With an abundance of love and heavy hearts, we regrettably announce the peaceful and heartbreaking passing of Yan Ma on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Yan came from Beijing, China, where she attended university and married her husband, Morris. Shortly thereafter, Yan enjoyed life in Germany for a few years with Morris, prior to immigrating to Canada, along...

Apr 7, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our brother Rodney Dale Bannick on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Rodney was born November 10, 1965, to Gloria and Herb Bannick in Hanna, Alberta.

Rod grew up in the small town of Youngstown, where he was well-known and had many lifelong friends. He attended college in Lethbridge for a...

Apr 7, 2024

Estrella Monserrate (née Ramirez) Haining born on September 12, 1924 in Lares, Puerto Rico passed away on April 7, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta.

She was pre-deceased by her 4th daughter Georgina Estelle Haining. She is survived by her daughters Noemi (Jim) Maitland, Debbie Kirkby, Vanita Haining and son David (Alyson) Haining, grandchildren (Peter, Janell, Alaina, Ryan, Jenna,...

Apr 1, 2024

Doug Smith was born to Gladys and Wayne Smith on February 9, 1945, in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He grew up in Medicine Hat with his brothers Laurance and Glen, and sister Jean, in an historic home shared with his Uncle Alf Baldwin and Grandmother Violet Baldwin. Originally from England, Violet purchased the family home with a loan from her...

Apr 1, 2024

Heinz Bednar, beloved husband of Pamela Bednar (nee Hirsche), of Calgary, AB passed away at home on Monday, April 1, 2024, at the age of 81 years.

Heinz was born and raised in Mahrisch-Ostrall, Czechia (Slovakia) before traveling to Canada as a young boy after WWII and settling in Fernie, BC.  He then spread his wings and...