Obituaries

On November 8th, our beloved Pops passed away at the age of 84. Pops grew up with 12 brothers and sisters. He was born on January 2, 1934 and was a natural athlete who loved all sports and brought laughter and kindness to all who were lucky enough to know him. Patrick is survived by his son Paul (Brenda), grandchildren Jesse and Katelyn, his great grandchild Paige, and 2 siblings: Judy and Frank, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Beyrl, both parents, and...

Devon Henry Joseph Harder, 18, of Sparwood, BC, passed away on October 28, 2018 in Lethbridge, AB. Devon was born in Sparwood, BC to Kari Endicott and Eric Harder on December 30, 1999. He attended school at the Lethbridge Community College to study Criminal Justice. Devon is predeceased by his grandfather Clive Endicott, and his grandmother, Christine Harder. Devon is survived by his mother and stepfather, Kari and Rob Allardice; his father Eric Harder; his siblings: Hailly Harder, Korbyn...

On Tuesday, October 30th, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Allen Cook, passed away at the age of 71. Allen is survived by his wife of 49 years, Karen Cook, two daughters: Tammy (Ron) Blumhagen and Allena Cook, granddaughters Skyler and Maddie Cook, grandsons Dale (Raelynn) Blumhagen, and Cody and Quinn Blumhagen, and great granddaughters Charley and Paisley Blumhagen. Also left to mourn his passing are six brothers: Richard (Shirley), Dennis, Delbert (Dianne), Neil (Marilyn),...

Fernie’s centenarian, Margaret Mary Bella, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the age of 103. The eldest of 14 children, Margaret was born in Fernie on April 7, 1915. She resided at Rocky Mountain Village for the past thirteen years under the watchful eyes and excellent care of the staff. Margaret is survived by her three sisters: Pat Gigliotti of Cranbrook, BC, Carmen (Ken) Carr of Medford, Oregon and Delphine (Jim) Kennelly of Cranbrook, as well as many nieces and...

With her daughters at her bedside, Penny’s journey with cancer ended on Saturday, October 20th at 10:30 AM. Penny was born in Lethbridge, AB on October 31, 1952. Penny is survived by her boyfriend Floyd Melchair; her children: Cathy Conners, Cherry (Nathan) Bridge, Cindy (Bob) Larson, and Brad (Siobhan) McDowell; grandchildren: Emily, Caitlyn, Keiran, Erik, Trip, Tayla, Dax, Brooke, and Carter; siblings Jackie Clay and David (Cindy) Aubert, and nieces Debbie Clay and Joanne (Darren)...

It is with great sadness we announce that in the early morning hours of Friday, October 19th, Roy passed away peacefully at the Elk Valley Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Roy was born on November 8, 1934 in St Helens, Lancashire, England to John and Doris Small. As a young man Roy became interested in boxing, going on to win several matches. At the age of 16, he met his soulmate, the exquisite Jean Talbot. Shortly after their meeting, Roy joined the British Navy where he worked...