Obituaries

Larry was born at home in Swalwell to John and Mae Empey on July 28, 1942, and passed away on March 25, 2021, at the Three Hills Health Centre after a full and interesting life.

With his inquisitive mind, he invented many fascinating things and was interested in all things mechanical. He was also an artist at heart creating beautiful works of stained glass.

Larry attended school in Swalwell and Acme followed by SAIT where he began his career as a heavy-duty mechanic. He then went to work with F

Michael Douglas Vaughan valiantly fought as hard as he could for his life and loves, and on Saturday, March 20th his loving Lord and Saviour called him home. We have lost an exceptional man and we are heartbroken, but what a special soul heaven has gained! His memory will live on in the heart of his wife Shauna (nee Parker), his incredible daughters Sarah and Taylor, mother Judy, sister Erin, and brothers Patrick (Angela, Natalia and Tyson) and Jeremy. He was predeceased by his father, David. H

July 27, 1933 - February 22, 2021

Dorothy Elsie Bergos, beloved wife of Alexander Bergos passed away peacefully in Drumheller, on February 22, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Mom was born on July 27, 1933 in Delia, Alberta. She was the only child of Francis and Elsie (Diegel) Porter. The family lived in Delia until the beginning of the war, at which time they moved to Ontario so Francis could serve in the army. Later they moved to Calgary, where Mom fell in love with city life and all that it had

Emma was born in Laschanowka, Ukraine, December 3, 1931. She emigrated to Canada in 1950. On April 9, 1953 she married Sig Schmidt of Three Hills. Emma was a woman of few words and had a strong faith. When she said something, you knew that she meant it. Emma spent most of her years on the Schmidt family farm south of Three Hills. The love, care and hospitality she provided to family and friends was her gift to us all. As well as raising their own children, Emma and Sig also selflessly opened th