Obituaries

Louis John Frère was born in St. Mary’s hospital in Trochu on February 14, 1937, the oldest son of John and Anna Frère (Knievel). He attended school at Pontmain in Trochu, Morinville Boarding School, St. John’s College in Edmonton, Composite School in Red Deer, Olds Agricultural School, and SAIT in Calgary. Louis’ lifetime work was farming and ranching with his father, brothers and sons. With strong dedication he spent decades working on the pasture and crop land

On June 30, 2020 (David) Murray Coleman passed peacefully away to go home to the place Jesus prepared for him. Murray was born in Wheatley, ON to David and Elizabeth Coleman, where his father operated a small hardware store and his mother worked in season at the nearby Heinz factory in Leamington. He is survived by his wife Bea and his sister June; four children, Sharon (Tim) Sandvig, John (Phyllis), Daniel (Wendy), and Marianne (Larry) Penner; eleven grandchildren, Craig (Hannah) Sandvig, Kari

Jim passed away July 3, 2020 at the Three Hills Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Edith, two sons; Brian and Lyle (Tracy), Grandson Ty (Emily), Granddaughter Taylor. He was predeceased by daughter Dori, on July 12, 2002. In respect of Jim’s wishes and the Covid pandemic there will be no funeral. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Friends and Relatives for their visits during Jim’s illness. They were very much appreciated.

Robert Francis (Bob) Conlin – Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin & Friend - left us on June 30, 2020. If success is marked by living well, laughing often, and loving much, Bob succeeded. His motto: Work hard – play hard. Bob was born in Drumheller, Alberta to Richard and Louise Conlin on May 9, 1931. They lived near the river where Bob spent many hours fishing and swimming. He attended school in Drumheller and got his first job at a local gro