Obituaries

July 30, 1954 - January 23, 2021

The family of Karen M. Leischner (nee Doerksen) sadly announce her peaceful passing at Red Deer Hospital on Saturday, January 23, 2021 following a lengthy battle with a chronic illness. We will miss her greatly. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Tammy; her son, Jason (Alanna); granddaughters, Alyssa, Krista; and the father of her children, Douglas Leischner. She leaves to mourn her siblings, their spouses and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predece

Peter passed away on January 14, 2021 at the age of 79 in Penticton BC. He was laid to rest on January 23 where Pastor Jeremy Cook recalled how Pete had held several positions in the Oliver Alliance Church, always doing so with a smile on his face and a sparkle in his eye. He shared how Pete was a kind person who did not complain about any task he was given. Pete’s favourite Bible verses were Isaiah 40:31 and Psalm 23: 1-4, and he was fully prepared to dwell in the house of the Lord forev

November 22, 1929 – January 30, 2021

Ernest (Tim) Newton Smyth, a professional storyteller and teaser, sports loving, animal adoring, Whiskey sipping, garden enthusiast, passed away on January 30, at the age of 91. Tim the youngest of four boys, was born at home on the family farm east of Trochu on November 22, 1929 to parents Tom and Margaret (Greta) Smyth. Though still a farm boy at heart, Tim eventually moved into town, where he built his life and raised his family.Throughout his

Elsie Baerg Barkman was born to John L and Margaret Wiebe Baerg on August 3, 1931. She passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, during a beautiful sunset the evening of January 10, 2021 at Westview Care Community. Mom received her education at the Antler School, riding there on horseback together with her siblings. In her younger years she helped with the milking and other chores on her parent’s farm. Her father was her hero and her mother a quiet and gentle teacher. On Decembe