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George Kent Burren

Posted Apr 7, 2025 | 9:31 AM

After a long life George Kent Burren has passed away at 92 years of age. He was predeceased by his parents Harold & Ethel (Palmer));...

Date:2025-03-26

Location:Eventide Funeral Home

1963 ~ Bruce Frederick Maximchuck ~ 2024 “In the last 10 years of his life, Bruce suffered from a serious chronic disease, and although he was in pain almost constantly, he continued to show his sense of humor, compassion and his generosity to everyone around him.”

Posted Apr 5, 2025 | 2:28 PM

It is with great sorrow that I announce the death of Bruce Frederick Maximchuck on October 31st, 2024. Bruce was born at the Saint Boniface...

Date:2025-04-05

Location:(Red Deer) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1953 ~ Mr. Barclay Allan White ~ 2025 “Community service was an instrumental part of Barclay’s life, serving many different organizations he felt passionate about over the years. Notably, he was an off-ice Official for the Red Deer Rebels for twenty-seven years, a role he took on with tremendous pride. He also served on many boards including Red Deer Chamber of Commerce, Red Deer Golf and Country Club, Westerner Park, and Chairman of Agri-Trade. Barclay volunteered on numerous committees hosting the World Junior Hockey Championships, World Junior Curling, and the Brier, and was a former member of the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Club and the Red Deer Rotary Club.”

Posted Apr 4, 2025 | 9:47 PM

WHITE, Barclay 1953 – 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Barclay Allan White, who died peacefully, surrounded by...

Date:2025-04-04

Location:(Red Deer) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1998 ~ Mr. Nickolas ‘Nick’ Alexander Freemark ~ 2025 “A Celebration of Nick’s Life was held at the Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.”

Posted Apr 4, 2025 | 9:42 PM

FREEMARK, Nickolas 1998 - 2025 It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Mr. Nickolas ‘Nick’ Alexander Freemark of Red Deer,...

Date:2025-04-04

Location:(Red Deer) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1942 ~ Mrs. Vera Louise Mottus (Robinson) ~ 2025 “A Memorial Service was held at First Christian Reformed Church, 16 McVicar Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.”

Posted Apr 4, 2025 | 9:39 PM

MOTTUS, Vera 1942 – 2025 Mrs. Vera Louise Mottus passed away surrounded by her family, at the Red Deer Hospice, on Monday, March 24, 2025...

Date:2025-04-04

Location:(Red Deer) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1986 ~ Travis John William Jones ~ 2025 “A Celebration of Travis’s Life was held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre, 5214 – 50 Avenue, Lacombe, Alberta on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.”

Posted Apr 4, 2025 | 9:34 PM

JONES, Travis 1986 – 2025 Travis John William Jones of Lacombe, Alberta passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the age of 38...

Date:2025-04-04

Location:(Lacombe) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1928 ~ In Loving Memory of Mr. Warren Robert Kline ~ 2025

Posted Apr 4, 2025 | 6:52 PM

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Mr. Warren Robert Kline of Red Deer, Alberta on Sunday, March 23, 2025...

Date:2025-04-04

Location:(Red Deer) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1948 ~ Mr. Robert Knox ~ 2025 “He was always busy working on little projects or helping friends and family. Robert also enjoyed watching his grandchildren play hockey or figure skate.”

Posted Apr 4, 2025 | 6:50 PM

KNOX, Robert 1948 - 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Robert Knox, who departed from us peacefully, on...

Date:2025-04-04

Location:(Red Deer) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1936 ~ Mr. James ‘Richard’ Schlag ~ 2025 “A Celebration of Richard’s Life was held at the Lousana Community Hall, Lousana, Alberta on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. A Private Family Interment was also held.”

Posted Apr 4, 2025 | 6:47 PM

SCHLAG, Richard 1936 – 2025 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mr. James ‘Richard’ Schlag on March 22, 2025 at the age of...

Date:2025-04-04

Location:(Red Deer) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1973 ~ David John MacArthur ~ 2025 “David will be forever loved and sadly missed by his grieving family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.”

Posted Apr 4, 2025 | 6:44 PM

MACARTHUR, David 1973 – 2025 It is with heavy hearts that the family of David John MacArthur announces his peaceful passing at the Red Deer...

Date:2025-04-04

Location:(Red Deer) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1950 ~ Mr. Curtis Reynold Johnson ~ 2025 “Curtis played a large role in organizing the Super Run over the years, at Westerner Park. Curtis will be remembered for his skills and dedication to his passion for audio engineering, often volunteering to run sound systems at churches, senior’s centers, and local halls, for little to no pay.”

Posted Apr 4, 2025 | 6:40 PM

JOHNSON, Curtis 1950 – 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Curtis Reynold Johnson of Red Deer, Alberta, at...

Date:2025-04-04

Location:(Red Deer) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1929 ~ Hilda Schindel ~ 2025 “Whoever dwells in the Shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1”

Posted Apr 4, 2025 | 6:25 PM

The family of Hilda Schindel announce the departure from this life to her eternal home on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the age of 95...

Date:2025-04-04

Location:(Olds) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1959 ~ Robert (Bob) Packer ~ 2025 “A celebration of life will be held at the McDougal Chapel, Sundre, Alberta on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (www.mcdougalchapel.com) fellowship to follow, for both family and friends to honour and share the priceless memories and stories that we all have of Bob.”

Posted Apr 4, 2025 | 6:21 PM

It’s with tremendously heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Robert (Bob) Packer, who left us on the morning of Thursday, March 27, 2025,...

Date:2025-04-04

Location:(Olds) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

Timothy “Tim” Conrad Degenhardt

Posted Apr 3, 2025 | 1:56 PM

Timothy Conrad Degenhardt of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on March 28, 2025, at the age of 67 years. Tim...

Date:2025-04-03

Location:Meaningful Memorials Funeral Service, Red Deer AB "Locally Owned"

Victor Gordon Walls

Posted Apr 3, 2025 | 10:52 AM

Victor Gordon Walls It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victor Gordon Walls, beloved husband, father, patriarch and long-time CEO of...

Date:2025-03-31

Location:Eventide Funeral Home

Jesse Clifford Roy Halvorson

Posted Apr 3, 2025 | 9:51 AM

Jesse Clifford Roy Halvorson Sept.22, 1986 - Mar.30, 2025   It is with profound sadness we announce Jesse’s passing on March 30, 2025 after a...

Date:2025-03-30

Location:Red Deer, Alberta

1944 ~ Mrs. Judith Anne Mason ~ 2025 “If desired, Memorial Donations in Judith’s honor may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation at heartandstroke.ca/how-you-can-help/ways-to-give, or to the Canadian Cancer Society at albertacancer.ca/homepage/”

Posted Apr 1, 2025 | 7:51 AM

MASON, Judith 1944 – 2025 Mrs. Judith Anne Mason of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, on Thursday, March...

Date:2025-04-01

Location:(Red Deer) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1955 ~ Charles Richard ‘Rick’ Williams ~ 2025 “Rick was a mountain of a man with many attributes; forever remembered for his strength, yet kind and gentle ways. When you lose someone you love, remember…although you can no longer see them, you will always feel them in your heart and they will forever remain with you.”

Posted Apr 1, 2025 | 7:42 AM

WILLIAMS, Charles 1955 - 2025 With heavy hearts we said goodbye to our husband, father, grandfather, Charles Richard ‘Rick’ Williams of Red Deer, Alberta. Rick...

Date:2025-04-01

Location:(Red Deer) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1948 ~ Mr. Brent Baker ~ 2025 “His memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him, and he will forever be remembered for his dedication to his family, his service, and his community.”

Posted Apr 1, 2025 | 7:38 AM

BAKER, Brent 1948 - 2025 It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Mr. Brent Baker of Red Deer, Alberta, on...

Date:2025-04-01

Location:(Red Deer) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1940 ~ Mr. Harold Eldon Kemtrup ~ 2025 “A Funeral Service was held at the King of Kings Lutheran Church, Dickson, Alberta on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.”

Posted Apr 1, 2025 | 7:32 AM

Mr. Harold Eldon Kemtrup was born in Innisfail July 25, 1942 and passed away on March 21, 2025 at the age of 82 years. He...

Date:2025-04-01

Location:(Innisfail) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

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