Obituaries

1951 - 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Christie on September 29th, 2026, at Hanna Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 24, 2026, at 2 PM at the Hanna Legion. 224-2nd Ave. West.

Vernon ‘Ken’ Kenneth Rector was born on March 15, 1942, in Pickardville, AB. He passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Three Hills, AB, at the age of 84 years. Ken spent the early years of his life with his Mom and sister, growing up in Pickardville, as his Dad was serving in World War II. After high school, he moved to Calgary to pursue a career in Welding. While there, he married Donna on December 28, 1970. Ken went to Fox Creek, AB, in 1971 for a 2-

Wow, this is the hardest thing I have ever had to write. How do I put in a few short paragraphs how much this man meant to me and many of you.

Dad, Papa, Bud, Vernon Melvin Haskell was born on May 19, 1936, in Horsham, SK. His parents, Fred and Martha Haskell, operated a service station, bulk plant, plus a trucking and mail route. He was the middle child of 5 brothers and 1 sister. The family packed up and moved to Three Hills, AB, in 1952. Bud took his schooling here and then had a variety of

On September 24, 2026, at the age of 78, Lee Fuller passed away peacefully while holding the hand of his son. Lee demonstrated a calmness and quiet endurance throughout all the health challenges he faced. His "take it as it comes" and "one day at a time" mindset encouraged us all, and saw him reach his goals of attending the wedding of his grandson and witnessing the birth of his great-grandson, even when he was so sick. Family, friends, and hospital staff noticed how Lee lived in such a way as