Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Czeh Jr on May 20, 2020 at the age of 72.  James was born on December 12, 1947 in Michel B.C. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Shirley, and his children, Karrie (Tim), Sharlene (Dan), and Christi, and his stepson Murray.  Jim will also be fondly remembered by his four grandchildren: Zack, Paige, Brooklyn, and Brady, his three step-grandchildren: Cherise, Chyla and Persephone, and by his sisters Mary...

Dianne Sylvia McGhee (nee Sumka) passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020.  Dianne was predeceased by her husband Rick McGhee and her parents Michael Sumka and Parma Sumka (nee Bossio).  Dianne was born in Fernie on September 2, 1946.  She went to school in Fernie and upon graduation went to Edmonton to attend McTavish School of Business.  In Edmonton, she met Rick McGhee and they were married in 1966.  After they had their son Dwayne in 1968, they made their way home...

It is with great sadness and wounded hearts that we announce the passing of Maureen (Mom) on May 19, 2020 at the age of 73. An immediate family mass will be live streamed via Zoom (email cmfs@shaw.ca for the link) at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel” on Friday, May 22nd at 10:30 AM, with a memorial service scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Maureen was the third of seven siblings born to Mel and Mildred Harrington of Fernie. Maureen will be forever missed by her loving...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of a great man on May 15, 2020 at the age of 82. Born and raised in the community of Villeneuve, Alberta. Marcel Kremer was one of the legendary Alberta oilmen. Marcel started his career in the oil transportation industry at the age of 18. After years of dedicated work with Gibson’s Petroleum in Edmonton, he achieved the dream of working for himself when he and Andy Meunier formed Kremer & Meunier Transport, a fluids hauling...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fred Joseph at the age of 91. Fred slipped away peacefully with his son, Brad, holding his hand on May 10th, 2020, following a long and valiant fight with numerous health issues. Fred was born in Coleman, Alberta on March 5th, 1929; one of nine children to parents Joseph and Maria.  Fred’s father passed away when he was 9 years old while his mother was pregnant with youngest brother, Joey. Fred stepped up to fill his...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and Aunt, Helen Louisa Huryn on Saturday, May 9th, 2020 at the age of 93. Helen was born on March 16, 1927 in Michel, BC. She was the only girl in a family of five siblings and the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her parents Ben and Giusoppina Volpatti, brothers Oscar (Ben), Lino (Guchy), Gino and Johnny, and her husband of 42 years, Andy. Helen and Andy were married...

With broken hearts, it saddens us to announce the sudden death of John T Shepherd. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle. John was a farrier for many years in this valley and beyond. Shoeing was his passion; he had a gift of knowledge. A walking encyclopedia if you will. He may have forgotten a name, but never a horse. He also worked as a heavy duty mechanic throughout the valley until he broke his back and could no longer work. John will be missed by many. 

On Thursday, May 7th, Norris Calvin Fedorek passed away at the age of 67 years. He was born in Natal, BC on May 14, 1952 to parents George and Frances. Norris is lovingly survived by his devoted wife Debbie, his son Dale and daughter Christine (Dwayne), grandsons Jimi and Kyle, his brother Danny (Barb) and sisters Nancy, Laura (Ron), Adele (David) and Nicci as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, and in 2019, his son Shayne. Norris worked for the coal mines...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Lynn Prowse on Saturday April 18, 2020 at the age of 60. Taken far too soon, she fought a sudden diagnosis with grace and dignity, passing away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Nancy was born August 9, 1959 in Calgary, Alberta. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Bob; her son Benjamin and daughters Lindsey (Neil) and Emily (Brennan); her grandchildren: Cole, Emmet, Taylor, Riley,...