Obituaries

Uncle, cousin and friend, Joe passed away peacefully in Three Hills on the evening of September 1, 2020, one day shy of his 82nd birthday. His final days were filled with family who were able to share laughs and their love. Joe was the youngest of a blended family of six, born to Joseph and Theresa Ranostay on the family farm in the Ghost Pine region of central Alberta on September 2, 1938. He grew up spending time with numerous cousins that were like siblings and was as much of a brother figur

December 19, 1926 - August 17, 2020

“And if I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and take you myself that where I am you may be also” John 14:3. It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of our beloved Alicia on August 17th 2020. She rose into the Almighty’s arms at the age of 93 and is now at peace in Heaven. Alicia was born in Colonia Portales in Mexico City on December 19th 1926. She was the daughter of General Fortunato Gamiz and Professor Anna Ma

July1, 1926 - August 24. 2020

With sadness, we announce the passing of our dear mom, grandma and great grandma, Lorena Stankievech, at the age of 94 at the South Health Campus in Calgary. Lorena was born in Ghost Pine, the third child of a family of five girls and three boys and was raised in the Cremona area, northwest of Calgary. As a young girl, she loved to ride horses and became an accomplished rider along with her sister Josephine. One of the highlights of her teen years was attending dan

Charles Alfred Siltala was born on May 17, 1942, in Trochu, AB, the youngest son of Matt and Annie Siltala. His early years were spent on the family farm and working on drilling rigs in the off season. Charlie married Harriet Weis on December 12, 1964. They welcomed their first son, Wayne, on June 20, 1965, and their second son, Keith, on January 18, 1968. Charlie was very active, traveling to both son’s hockey games and driving players to many games. Charlie was a member of the Trochu Fi