All Obituaries

Effie Van Rootselaar January 8, 1932 ~ May 3, 2024 EFFIE VAN ROOTSELAAR, of Fort Macleod, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Fort Macleod Community Care Beds, with her family by her side, on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the age of 92 years. She is blessed with her family of; Bill (Rita) Van Rootselaar, Alice (Marty) Van Driesten, Rhonda (Conrad) Van Hierden, as well as eleven grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, two sisters, and seven brothers. Her mother and father, one sister, five...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gilbert Lloyd Gunderson. Lloyd passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the age of 71 years. Lloyd was born in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan on December 17, 1952 to Gilbert and Rosemary Gunderson. When Lloyd was eight, he moved with his family to Claresholm, Alberta. In 1975 Lloyd attended SAIT while working at Henson Motors as a partsman. In 1991, Lloyd married Connie Dersch. They built a...

Robert (Bob) Hewitt; loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, neighbor and friend passed away suddenly on April 16th, 2024 at the age of 88. He was the youngest of four children born to Susan and Edward Hewitt on May 17, 1935 in Pincher Creek.  Bob worked for a while as a young man in the logging industry when he met and married Marjorie Gates on August 23,1958.  They moved to the Hewitt Ranch north of Cowley, homesteaded by Bob’s grandfather in 1906. ...

Maxwell Thomas Medicine Crane July 31, 1956 ~ April 14, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Max Medicine Crane, of the Blood Tribe, on April 14, 2024, at the age of 67 years. An All-Night Wake Service was held at Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 – 5 Avenue, Fort Macleod, AB, on Sunday, April 21, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM. A Funeral Service was held at Old Agency Hall, Blood Tribe, on Monday, April 22, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM. Following the Funeral...

ENSIGN June 25, 1925 – April 3, 2024 Mina “Minnie” Ensign (nee McGarva) of Pincher Creek, AB passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society “Prairie Ridge” in Raymond, AB at the age of 98 years.   Mina was born on June 25, 1925 in Wigtownshire, Scotland to Robert and Mina McGarva. Mina was predeceased by her husband Gerald Ensign, and son Gary Ensign. She will be dearly missed and survived by her son’s Leroy (Carole)...

In Loving Memory of Brian Clayton Brian Clayton, born on January 24, 1949, in Toronto, Ontario, to William and Olive Clayton, left this world on March 29, 2024, leaving behind a life of cherished memories. Brian is survived by his daughters Dawn Clayton, Tracy Roy, and Lindsay Sinclair, who will always remember his caring nature and ability to bring fun to every occasion. His grandchildren Will, Erin, Sawyer, Blake, Jessie, Ty, and Juno will hold dear his playful spirit and fondness for...

Dr. Lena Heavy Shields – Russell Ikkináínihki ~ Gentle Singer October 5, 1933 ~ March 29, 2024 We listen intently to hear one last time a song from our Gentle Singer, to listen for one last song from a lifeline of melodies she instilled in each of us, but we knew mom was tired, and it is now in our hands to sing those songs that we all remember from such a beautiful spirit. The children, families and friends deeply mourn the passing of Ikkinàìnihki...

Walter Allen HANN June 1, 1941 – March 25, 2024 Walter was born on June 1, 1941, in Lethbridge, AB as the 2nd oldest child in a family of eight, to parents Emil and Margaret Hann. He was raised on the family farm at Nobleford, attended the Noble Central School, and, like a lot of Nobloeford residents, worked at Noble Cultivators. He pursued his life-long career as a welder, which took him to work for Horton Steel, numerous other companies, and then to owning his own welding company....

Tena Thiessen (neé Mantler), beloved wife of Abe Thiessen, passed away on March 24, 2024, at the age of 93 years. Tena was born on October 4, 1930, on her parents’ farm five miles north of Coaldale. Tena is survived by her 2 daughters Leona (Sieg) Becker of Calgary, and Pam (Dave) Quinn from the Readymade district, 5 granddaughters: Alyssa (Calvin) Becker-Burns, Caroline (Chris) Thomas, Bonnie (Scott) Quinn/Friesen, Elisabeth (Kyle) Pascal/Timm, and Katie (Dave)...

James “Dennis” First Charger October 5, 1949 ~ March 23, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis First Charger, of the Blood Tribe, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the age of 74 years. A Wake Service was held at Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 - 5 Avenue, Fort Macleod, AB on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM. A Funeral Service was held at Eden’s Funeral Home, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Following the Funeral...