Obituaries

May 27, 1947 to Sept. 18, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David William Hibbs. David was born on May 27, 1947 in Trochu, Alberta, the first of four children born to George and Ruth (Leischner) Hibbs. He grew up on the Hibbs family farm east of Huxley. David went farming, raising cattle and growing grain, first with his Dad and later with his brother James. On July 15, 1972, David married Faye Painter. During his lifetime, David enjoyed playing hockey with the Huxle

June 1968 - September 2022

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Brian Gorr of Trochu, Alberta. Brian passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family following a courageous battle with cancer. Brian was born to Gerald (Jerry) and Dianne Gorr. Brian was raised on the family farm near Trochu. Brian attended school in both Torrington and Trochu. It was at Tro-Val where he met his wife of thirty-one years, Barb. Brian and Barb lived and farmed the family farm. Brian was a very outg

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dale William Albrecht on July 26, 2022. He was 73 years old. Dale was born on May 28, 1949 to Elmer and Helen (nee Walker) Albrecht in Trochu, Alberta. He was the second of four children. Dale grew up in a small two room house west of Trochu and north of HWY 27, where he lived with his parents and oldest sister, Marlene. When Dale was nine years old, the family purchased a farm from the Johnson family and moved south of highway 27.

November 22, 1931 - to Sept. 3, 2022

On September 3, 2022, the Lord called Raymond Edgar Johnson to his heavenly home. Ray was born November 22, 1931 at Valhalla, BC. He was the eldest son of Edgar & Kathleen Johnson. He had one brother Len (Joyce) Johnson and one sister Connie (Ray) Tippe. When Ray was in Grade 4, he and May were in the same class photo! His teen years were filled with adventure operating boats between Vancouver and Victoria, working in sawmills and helping his dad build a