August 26, 1939 – August 29, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family of Ralph Garnet Smeal announces his passing on August 29, 2026, at Westview Care Community in Linden, Alberta. Ralph was born on August 26, 1939, in Drumheller, Alberta, the third of seven children born to Albert and Irene Smeal of Michichi, Alberta. Ralph attended school in Delia and completed Grade 12 at Lindsay Thurber High School in Red Deer. After high school, Ralph enjoyed stock car racing alongside his o
Friends and family are deeply saddened by the passing of Marion Hazel (Arvidson) Johnson on August 8, 2026, after her long and courageous medical battles. Marion was born in Three Hills on December 16, 1946, to Hazel (Farrow) and Albert Arvidson, who farmed in the Ghost Pine area. She attended her first few years of school at the one-room Mount Vernon school before relocating to Three Hills Public School. She got her teaching degree and B.Sc. in Home Economics from the University of Alberta in
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth Rist Wigand (née Schulz) of Trochu — beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother — who left us on August 8th, 2026, at the age of 97. Ruth brought immense light, humour, and kindness to everyone who knew her. She was known for her love of singing in the choir, music, family gatherings, gardening, and cooking, and she dedicated much of her life to her family. Ruth was a woman of strong faith. Ruth’s lega
May 23, 1949 - July 20th, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Stephen Loughlin. Michael passed away at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on July 20th, 2026, at the age of 77. Michael was a beloved son, brother, friend and grandfather, but most importantly, he was a father to his pride and joy, his son, Mitchell. He was most known for his sense of humour, his love of telling a joke and seeing if he could get you to laugh, but not without starting to laugh himself