Obituaries

October 30, 1933 - January 31, 2023

Norman was born to James L. and Mae Rodger on Oct. 30,1933 in Lanark, Ontario. He left home at an early age and worked his way west. He married Margaret Crawford in 1960 and set up farming with her family west of Acme. They raised 2 sons and ran a small feedlot operation. Summers were filled with camping, rodeos, 4-H shows, parades and country music festivals. Winter getaways were to Osoyoos, BC. Attending the activities of their grandchildren was always

Robert (Bob) Leinweber was born on the family farm Northwest of Acme to John and Annie Leinweber on August 27, 1931. It was here that he grew up and continued to live, until he built his own home just south of the family homestead. When living on his own became more difficult, he moved to his new home at Westview Care Community in Linden, where he enjoyed great care, good meals, and people to visit with. Bob died on January 31, 2023. Bob attended the Gobert School where he loved to participate

Robert E. (Bob) Witherspoon of Huxley, AB. Bob, born 28 August 1932 in Worcester, England, died 7 January 2023 at St. Mary’s, Trochu, AB, where he was lovingly cared for the past year. Cremation care was compassionately provided by Kneehill Funeral Services, Trochu. According to Bob’s wishes there will be no service.

With heavy hearts, our Family announces the unexpected passing of Robert James Cranston on Saturday, January 21, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 78. Robert was born on January 3, 1945 in Trochu, Alberta where he met and was married to Valerie Enzie for 57 years. He is survived by his wife, Valerie, and his four children: Darcey Cranston, Barbara Gorr, Robbie Cranston (Christina Simpson) and Patty Cranston, as well as two grandchildren, Ashley Gorr (Jeffrey Shippelt) and Chelsey