Obituaries

February 15, 1930 – June 17, 2021

The family of Jeanette Kowalchuk is deeply saddened to announce her passing following surgery at the Red Deer Hospital on June 17, 2021. Jeanette was born on February 15, 1930 in Big Valley, Alberta, the youngest of four children born to Bert Uttley and Blanche Grice.

Growing up Jeanette lived in Alberta and British Columbia. On October 29, 1952, Jeanette married the love of her life, Bill Kowalchuk. The next sixty two years were spent farming and lovingl

September 15, 1957 - May 23, 2021

Our hearts break as we share the news of Jim’s passing on May 23, 2021 at the age of 63 years old. He was surrounded by loved ones. He truly will be missed, but never forgotten.

A private ceremony will take place at a later date.

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