Obituaries

Lorraine Eliza Maerz (nee Vasseur) passed away suddenly on June 3, 2021 at her home at the age of 90 years young. Lorraine was born September 02, 1930 to Arthur and Martha Vasseur and grew up on the family farm in Ghost Pine. She attended Manor School and later attended school in Three Hills graduating in 1949. Lorraine immediately started working at Alberta Treasury Branch where she would eventually meet Bennie Maerz. Married in 1954, she quit the bank and devoted herself to her new husband an

Irene May Silversides stepped onto the shores of heaven, where she longed to go on May 22, 2021 from Timberstone Mews, Red Deer, Alberta. Irene loved her vegetable and flower gardens where she grew amazing flowers, particularly roses. She was a faithful servant who loved and served Jesus her savior. Irene will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Pearl (Brock) Henwood, grandchildren Rochelle (Jeremy) Boese, Gavin Raaf, Sheri Henwood, Lorie (Jamie) Tittemore, Bonnie (Neil) Sheehan, Great grand

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of William “Bill” Dowell Green on May 21, 2021 at Trochu, AB. Bill was born on September 7, 1924 in Calgary, AB to parents Joe and Florence Green. He was united in marriage to Bernice Marjorie Meers, daughter of Jim and Effie Meers, on November 30, 1948. They made their home on the farm west of Huxley until 2006 when they retired to Trochu. Bill enjoyed a full life of farming, helping neighbors, volunteering, hosting at the

Patricia Eileen Van Der Mark passed away on April 27, 2021. We thought it was her MS that was giving her trouble, but instead it was a nasty and aggressive brain cancer (glioblastoma) that quickly stole her from us. Our only solace was that she was pain free and restful in her final days. Pat was born on November 14th, 1947 in Sidney, British Columbia to Nancy and Stewart Arnold. As the middle child of five children, she grew up surrounded by playmates, confidantes, and love. On August 3rd, 196