Obituaries

Valerie Lynn Kulbaba (nee Smith), beloved wife of Ritchie Allen Kulbaba, peacefully passed away on April 15, 2024, after celebrating 50 years of marriage to her devoted husband. She was a cherished mother to Christopher Kulbaba and Sherri (John) Auclair, and a loving grandmother to Phoenix, Ethan, Jackson, and Carter. Val, born Valerie Lynn Smith, was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Smith, her father, Allan Smith, and her brother, Allan (Scott) Smith. Despite the loss of her loved...

Gordon Busch, aged 57, passed away at the Southwood Hospice, Calgary after a valiant 4 1/2-year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Gordon was born in Hodgeville, Saskatchewan to Wilmer and Doreen. He was the second son born and had 4 older sisters. He was followed by another brother. He was raised on the family farm and took his public education at Hodgeville schools. Gord was very involved with any sport he could as a child and young adult. He also was a social person and a willing participant...

Born in Gross Linden (Ostpreusen) Poland, Helmut and his family survived the horrors of being in a Polish prison camp before moving to Canada in 1952. Although it was not their first stop, they came to call Coledale home. He was a great student, and an exceptional athlete, but left school to help support his mother and sister. This is the kind of man Helmut was strong, kindhearted, hardworking, and always putting others before himself. Over the years, Helmut worked in various places such as...

With an abundance of love and heavy hearts, we regrettably announce the peaceful and heartbreaking passing of Yan Ma on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Yan came from Beijing, China, where she attended university and married her husband, Morris. Shortly thereafter, Yan enjoyed life in Germany for a few years with Morris, prior to immigrating to Canada, along with their daughter, Lynda. After working in Toronto for 7 years, Yan and Morris spent the next two decades at their new home in Calgary....

Estrella Monserrate (née Ramirez) Haining born on September 12, 1924 in Lares, Puerto Rico passed away on April 7, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta.   She was pre-deceased by her 4th daughter Georgina Estelle Haining. She is survived by her daughters Noemi (Jim) Maitland, Debbie Kirkby, Vanita Haining and son David (Alyson) Haining, grandchildren (Peter, Janell, Alaina, Ryan, Jenna, Sean, Suzanne) and eight great grandchildren.  Estrella bravely ventured from her home...

Heinz Bednar, beloved husband of Pamela Bednar (nee Hirsche), of Calgary, AB passed away at home on Monday, April 1, 2024, at the age of 81 years. Heinz was born and raised in Mahrisch-Ostrall, Czechia (Slovakia) before traveling to Canada as a young boy after WWII and settling in Fernie, BC.  He then spread his wings and made the move with his family to Calgary, Alberta.   Heinz’s career began in the Hospitality industry working at Franzl’s Gasthaus, Calgary, AB...

Doug Smith was born to Gladys and Wayne Smith on February 9, 1945, in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He grew up in Medicine Hat with his brothers Laurance and Glen, and sister Jean, in an historic home shared with his Uncle Alf Baldwin and Grandmother Violet Baldwin. Originally from England, Violet purchased the family home with a loan from her employer at the Royal Hotel in Medicine Hat. As a child, Doug had a mischievous nature which often led to humorous situations, such as sneaking into a...

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tena Adrian on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 93. She will be dearly missed by her children, Jerry (Penny), Rhonda (Jeff), and Darren (Sue); 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Tena was predeceased by her son’s Brent (1999) and Doug (2007); her husband Allen (2014); and grandson Allen (2023). Tena, the oldest of 9 children, is survived by Don (Dorris), Maria (Nick) and Bob (Jill). She will be...

It is with sorrow that I announce the death of Terry Gaw… Terry was born December 3, 1957 in Fort William, ON and died March 30, 2024 in Calgary, AB, surrounded by Sheila, Liam and Kira. He was predeceased by his parents, Mike Gaw and Barb Grant, his parents-in-law, grandparents, and uncles Terry and Jack and his faithful fur family. He is survived by his wife Sheila and their beloved children Liam and Kira; his brothers, Steve and his children Chad, Lauren and Cody, and...

Beatrice Louise Flood died peacefully and surrounded by family on March 27, 2024, at her home in Calgary. Born July 3, 1927, in Central Butte, Saskatchewan to Jane (McKay) and John Rutherford, Bea was the youngest sibling of Margaret, Don, Isobel and Alice. She was a proud alumnus of the University of Saskatchewan, Class of 1948. Bea married the love of her life, Lloyd Flood in 1950 and together they raised four children, Barbara Bodiguel (Marcel), Jane Grace, Clinton Flood (Brenda...