Mabel passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Oyen Long Term Care facility at the age of 97. Mabel was born to Charlie and Sarah Gilbertson in 1924 and raised mostly in Oyen. She had nine siblings, four brothers and five sisters. She married George Cordell at the age of 18 and they raised five children; Trevor, Sheila, Dwight, Cyril and Rosemary on a farm four miles west of Oyen. After all the kids married they moved into a house in town in the summer of 1972 and George...

Regina Grover (Dick) also known as Jean was born November 8, 1931 to Peter and Catherine Dick in Cereal, Alberta. She passed away peacefully at the Oyen Hospital on July 7, 2021 with her family by her side. Jean was the eldest of seven children followed by Paul, William, Robert, Rita, Gordon and Rose Marie. Jean worked at the Oyen Hospital until she met the love of her life Abner Grover.  On July 21, 1954 Jean and Abner were married in Oyen, Alberta. To this union they had seven...

It is with heavy hearts the family of Fraser Scott Hein announce his untimely passing at the too young age of 31. Born in Kindersley Saskatchewan, Fraser spent his early years in the small community of Marengo Saskatchewan, before moving to Oyen Alberta at the age of 12. During his time in Oyen Fraser grew his larger than life personality and polished his dance moves, which became the stuff of legend. After high school Fraser tried a number of different fields but always came back to the...

Bonnie Dick, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on July 3rd after a long courageous battle with cancer. Bonnie was born to Gordon and Edna Turnbull was born in Youngstown on August 29th, 1950. She spent her childhood in Youngstown, where she graduated. She had a calling to go somewhere bigger, and experience life in the city. She eventually moved to Calgary where she went to school for hairdressing. During this time Bonnie met and fell in love with...

John Bernard Lijdsman was born February 11, 1931 in Empress, Alberta and raised in Bindloss, Alberta.  John passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 30, 2021 at the Big Country Long Term Care in Oyen, AB. John attended SAIT University in 1951 where he took electrical trade to become a lineman.  While in Calgary he met the devastatingly gorgeous Mary Lou Keeley at the corner store they both frequented - who said “the moment we met, that was it!”  They...

The family of Robert Brockmann is sad to announce his passing on June 15 2021 at the age of 88.  The love of his life was Frieda Dietterle, and from this love came 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He rarely missed Christmas concerts or sporting events.  Robert was a farmer first. Everything else came second. He loved his cows, especially the early morning  checks at calving time. Some of the best years of his life were when he attended Agricultural...

Donald Ralph Siferd was born on November 28th, 1931, on the family farm homestead near Black Diamond, Alberta. He passed away peacefully at the Oyen Continuing Care Centre on June 15th, 2021, surrounded by his family.  Don and, the love of his life, Ruth (nee McAskill), would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 23rd. Don was a fun-loving, charitable and community-spirited man who was a Charter Member of the Oyen Lions Club. He was proud of the work done by the...

In loving memory of Ken Thomson who passed away on June 8th, 2021 at the age of 88 years.  Ken was predeceased by his loving wife Marjorie on August 6th, 2015. Ken is survived by his daughters; Julie (Herman) and Sheila (Dean), Sons; Del (Michael) and Doug (Wanda) As well as 5 Grand-children and 7 Great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Big Country Hospital for their kind and compassionate care. As per Ken's wishes, there will be no service. Ken will be interred...

In loving memory of Kevin Rea who passed away on May 19th, 2021 at the age of 52 years.  Beloved husband of Candace Rea (nee Schroeder), brother of Kenneth Rea (Bar 3R) and of Sharon Erb (Kitscoty). Kevin Thomas Rea was born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan on October 16th, 1968, and lived his entire life in the Village of Marengo.  Growing up, he spent time visiting neighbours and at local rinks watching his brothers play hockey or hanging out on the family farm.  He learned a...

Grace Ellen Anderson (McClellan) passed away peacefully at Oyen Long Term Care with family at her side on May 6, 2021 at the age of 95 years. She is survived by son Alvin (Debbie) Anderson, daughter-in-law Rita Anderson, son Garth (Donna) Anderson; five grandchildren: Wade (Stacey) Anderson, Aaron (Jody) Anderson, Chad (Ellen) Anderson, Erin Anderson, Kael Anderson; 10 great-grandchildren: Dallen, Brody, Aidan, Keifer, Koen, Bennet, Adrian, Katherine, Tobias and Elspeth; as well as sister...