Obituaries

February 3, 1989 - January 28, 2019 - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Barbara Rose Nielsen at the young age of 29 years. She was born in Red Deer, Alberta to Barry and Ruby Nielsen. She leaves behind the center of her world her beautiful children Brody and Alexis Nielsen-Wik, and her best friend Steven Wik, as well as her siblings John, Kristina and James. Also, her grandparents Connie Nielsen, Gerry Renz, Steven’s mother Bonnie Wik and grandfather Elmer Wik and h

Having coffee with friends and in the beloved company of his wife Dorothy, Ray Ratzlaff died on the morning of February 1, 2019, a few miles from where he was born. Ray was born in 1931 to his parents, Sam and Marie Ratzlaff. He grew up in a lively household, surrounded by music and his five sisters. He learned to farm while working with his dad. He was passionate about farming the rest of his life. In 1952, he married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Klassen. They raised their family near L

Sept. 7, 1929 - Jan. 27, 2019 - Andy, a faithful, respected and widely appreciated pillar of the community, has died at age 89. His deep dedication to his beliefs impacted those closest to him and those he supported internationally. He chose to live a meagre lifestyle so that other lives could be enriched through his generosity! Andrew was born in Montreal, QC, to new Ukrainian immigrant parents from Poland. At the age of 16 he left for Three Hills, via the train, to pursue the idea of training

1944 – 2019 - Pastor Larry Lentz is now “cancer free and walking his dog” in Heaven. Peacefully, Larry left us Friday, January 25, 2019. His memory will be cherished by his wife of 51 years, Roberta (Robbie), his three sons, Bryan (Heather), Michael (Brandee) and Jeffrey (Aislynn), and his special grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1500 – 23 Street, Didsbury. If friends so desire memorial