Obituaries

Elizabeth Hester Rendall went to her heavenly reward on July 31 after eighteen months of suffering from various illnesses.

Hester was born to loving parents, Wallace and Mary Dougan, on September 23, 1936, in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. Her younger sister Wilma was married to Will Davidson and Hester enjoyed being with their children, Audrey Worthington (Michael), Wilson Davidson and Rosemary who was taken Home by the Good Shepherd when she was just three months old.

Hester did well at school

Francis (Frank) Dodd passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta, on August 23, 2021, at the age of 90. Frank was born on February 15, 1931, in Trochu, Alberta, to Louise & Frederick Dodd. He met Helene Laisnez of Big Valley, Alberta, while they attended Pontmain High School in Trochu. They were married on June 2, 1953. Frank always said he and Queen Elizabeth got crowned on the same day. Frank is predeceased by his parents, sister Rosemary, brother Fred (Florence), and daughter Geralyn. He

With great sadness, the family of Winnifred “Winnie” Walls announces her passing on August 25, 2021 at the age of 85 years young. She is predeceased by both of her parents, her brother, and her sister. She is survived by her only son Tim Walls, grandchildren Brad, Corey, Tara, and many great grandchildren. Mom was born on February 3, 1936 and raised on a farm North of Linden, AB. She moved to Calgary and was a draftsperson for an oil company. She resided in Calgary until moving to S

John Christian Folkmann Jr. was born in January 1931 in Didsbury, Alberta. He was raised on a farm west of town. John was baptized, confirmed and attended Young Peoples at Redeemer Lutheran Church. It was there he met the love of his life, Beatrice. They were married December 3, 1952. John and Beatrice moved east of Torrington, where they farmed for over 60 years. John contributed a great deal to the community. He belonged to the Odds and Ends square dance club, the Big Game Trophy Club and Tor