Obituaries

December 15, 1961 – May 15, 2017 - It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Catheryne “Cathy” Vetter at the age of 55 years. Cathy was born and received her education in Pincher Creek, Alberta. She was born with the gift of music which she nurtured and developed into her adult life. She was a talented swimmer, setting records in the pool. She moved to Red Deer to attend Red Deer College to study music and this is where she met Steve Vetter another as

September 15, 1927 – May 5, 2017 - Mom peacefully passed into the arms of her Saviour on May 5, 2017 in the Red Deer Hospital at the age of 89 with her daughter at her side - supported by her long-time friend. Mom endured many physical challenges over the years, and for the last 2 months, was admitted to the hospital in Three Hills. Even though Mom was often confused, her mind would clear as we would talk of heaven. We would sing together – and this became one of the favorite songs:

February 14, 1939 - October 4, 2016 - It is with sadness we announce the passing of Doug Young on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the age of 77. Doug will be dearly missed by his wife Joan; children Connie (David) Wyant, David (Kathy) Robson, Nancy (Daniel) Aldrich, Joel Robson, Wendy (Todd) Anderson, and Lydia Robson; grandchildren Victoria Wyant, Jennifer (Damien) Seary, Christopher (Melissa) Wyant, Jessica Wyant, Michael Wyant, Jean Enzie, Analynda Aldrich, Ela Lesar and Kensei Kobanawa-Robson;

Maria (Bartsch) Friesen passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2017, at the age of 106 years. Maria was born on November 8, 1910 in Swift Current, SK, to parents Justina and Peter Dyck. She was predeceased by her first husband John Bartsch in 1966, at the age of 58 years. Together they had 7 living children. Two sons, Henry and John, have predeceased her. The surviving children are: Minnie Cummings, Margaret Allen, Bill (Marylou) Bartsch, Justina Ferris, and Adina (Jim) Ringle. Four sisters a