January 26, 1949 – January 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) de Frece on January 7, 2026. Bob is survived by his daughters, Laura and Christine, brother-in-law Don (Sherry), sister-in-law Betty, nephews Elden and Andy (Melissa), grandsons Alexander and Benjamin, beloved granddog Jameson, great-niece Phoenix and great-nephews Callum and Shea. Bob was born in Three Hills, Alberta, to Joan and Wally de Frece. He was a graduate of the University of A
1937 - 2026
The family of Jim Davis is sad to announce the passing of their partner, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa on February 2 nd, 2026, after a short stay in the Olds Hospital. Jim is survived by his partner and friend Doris King, Children Edith (Larry) Saunders, Christine (Peter) Karkanis and Steven Davis, their children and grandchildren, as well as great-grandchildren, Sister Patsy Ward, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life will be held on February 19, 2026, at the
On January 23, 2026, Anna (Ann) Vietta Fox (ne Snyder) passed away peacefully in the presence of family, 3 days before her 102nd birthday. She was predeceased by her husband (Charles) Dale Fox and all 14 of her siblings. Ann grew up on the family farm near Didsbury, 13th out of 15 children. As a young woman, she and her sister Ethel managed a cafe in Didsbury, where she met Dale Fox. Dale picked her up for a date in an old jalopy that smoked all the way up the Didsbury hill. Ann told him he nee
Ivan James Strohschein was born to Harry and Verda Strohschein on August 5, 1953, in Trochu, Alberta. He passed away on January 21, 2026, in Stony Plain, AB. Ivan began his formal education at Huxley Elementary School and graduated from grade 12 at Trochu Valley High School. Hard work was something Ivan was always familiar with. From chores on the family farm to every career path he chose, the newness or magnitude of the task rarely, if ever, left him daunted, and he became a man of many talent