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1932 ~ Hugh Anthony McAllister ~ 2025 “Anyone who knew him recalls that starting a conversation was easy. Leaving a conversation would take much more effort because he loved to visit and would make every encounter with those close to him last as long as it could.”

Posted Jan 11, 2026 | 3:19 PM

Hugh Anthony McAllister was born in Ballymoney Northern Ireland on March 5, 1932. Hugh was the 6th child in a family of ten that was...

Date:2026-01-11

Location:(Olds) Locally Family Owned (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1943 ~ Mr. Thomas Gerald “Gerry” Pyper ~ 2025 “Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com”

Posted Jan 11, 2026 | 3:09 PM

PYPER, Thomas 'Gerry' 1943 - 2025 Mr. Thomas Pyper of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Red Deer,...

Date:2026-01-11

Location:(Red Deer) Locally Family Owned (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1962 ~ Cheryl Scammell ~ 2025 “Those who knew Cheryl will remember her in their own special way, and her memory will live on through the stories and moments held close by those who loved her.”

Posted Jan 11, 2026 | 2:49 PM

Cheryl Scammell, age 63, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Cheryl will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her. She...

Date:2026-01-11

Location:(Olds) Locally Family Owned (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1942 ~ Faith Norah Smith (Orbell) ~ 2025 “She had a deep love for the Lord, and her faith was central to her life. She faithfully prayed for her family and others, carrying them in her heart each day. Her gentle presence, steadfast faith, and loving prayers will be remembered always.”

Posted Jan 11, 2026 | 2:41 PM

SMITH, Faith 1942 – 2025 Faith Norah Smith, formerly of Vegreville, Alberta, and later of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025,...

Date:2026-01-11

Location:(Red Deer) Locally Family Owned (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

Allen James Koch

Posted Jan 11, 2026 | 12:56 PM

Allen James Koch of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on January 2, 2026, at the age of 73...

Date:2026-01-11

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

1959 ~ Mr. Ronald Charles Bradley ~ 2025 “Ron will be remembered for his big smile, great conversation, generosity, creativity, dedication to history, and unwavering love for the community of Markerville. His presence, knowledge, and kindness will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held at the Fensala Hall, 24 Main Avenue, Markerville, Alberta on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.”

Posted Jan 11, 2026 | 10:40 AM

Mr. Ronald Charles Bradley passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 66 years. Ron was born on December 21, 1959, in...

Date:2026-01-11

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

1935 ~ Raoul Morris Thiels ~ 2025 “He lived to the ripe old age of 90 and I’m happy and grateful we were here to celebrate with him. Take a well deserved rest pops, you did amazing making it to 90!”

Posted Jan 11, 2026 | 10:35 AM

THIELS, Raoul 1935 ~ 2025 My dad after 90 years on this earth has quietly left on his next journey. At 11:58 a.m. on Sunday,...

Date:2026-01-11

Location:(Red Deer) Locally Family Owned (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1949 ~ Peter ‘Pete’ Wiebe ~ 2025 “We are truly going to miss you Pete! Love, your friends and family.”

Posted Jan 11, 2026 | 10:22 AM

WIEBE, Peter 1949 - 2025 It is with great sadness and many tears that we must announce the passing of our dear and beautiful friend,...

Date:2026-01-11

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

1954 ~ Clifford “Cliff” Francis ~ 2025 “Cliff was a force of nature—and very much a part of it. He loved canoeing, hiking, camping, and exploring the forests and rivers of the Rocky Mountains throughout Alberta and British Columbia. He found peace on the land and lived in harmony with it.”

Posted Jan 11, 2026 | 10:13 AM

FRANCIS, Cliff 1954 - 2025 Clifford “Cliff” Francis passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Pigeon Lake, Alberta, on Saturday, December 27,...

Date:2026-01-11

Location:(Red Deer) Locally Family Owned (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

Robert Kenneth Gunderman

Posted Jan 10, 2026 | 3:27 PM

Robert (Bob) Gunderman (age 81) of Red Deer, AB, Passed away after a brief stay at the Michener Long Term Care Center. Bob received many...

Date:2026-01-07

Location:Eventide Funeral Home

1950 ~ Ms. Joan Carol McMillan ~ 2025 “Throughout her journey of life, Joan was also actively involved in political campaigns, generously giving her time and effort to the community she called home.”

Posted Jan 10, 2026 | 11:33 AM

McMillan, Joan 1950 - 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Joan Carol McMillan on Friday, December 26, 2025,...

Date:2026-01-10

Location:(Red Deer) Locally Family Owned (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1933 ~ Mr. Cornelus ‘Niel’ Vanderzwan ~ 2025 “The world is diminished because he is gone, but it is still a better place because he was here.”

Posted Jan 10, 2026 | 11:28 AM

VANDERZWAN, Niel 1933 ~ 2025 "Say not in grief 'he is no more' but in thankfulness that he was" Mr. Cornelus ‘Niel’ Vanderzwan passed away...

Date:2026-01-10

Location:(Sundre) Locally Family Owned (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1929 ~ James Kenneth Petersen ~ 2025 “After retiring from farming, he moved into senior accommodation in Olds, where he enjoyed the community and especially appreciated not having to cook.”

Posted Jan 10, 2026 | 11:04 AM

"James Kenneth Petersen: 1929-2025 Ken was raised on the family farm just south of Olds. He graduated from Olds High School and then attended Olds...

Date:2026-01-10

Location:(Olds) Locally Family Owned (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1970 ~ Clinton James Bailey ~ 2025 “Clint was remembered by his immediate family, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. A Celebration of Life was held in memory of Clint on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 67A Street, Red Deer, Alberta.”

Posted Jan 10, 2026 | 10:56 AM

Clinton James Bailey, of Red Deer, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at the age of 55 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born...

Date:2026-01-10

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

1954 ~ Raymond Gagnon ~ 2025 “Ray was a devoted father and loving friend. His presence will be deeply missed, but his spirit will live on in shared stories, familiar laughter, and the memories that remain in our hearts. I love you dad.”

Posted Jan 10, 2026 | 10:31 AM

GAGNON, Raymond 1954 – 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Gagnon. Ray was born in Wainwright, Alberta on...

Date:2026-01-10

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

1941 ~ Robert “Bob” Metcalf ~ 2025 “We are so grateful for the life we shared with him and all the love he gave us; “our cup runneth over” (Psalm 23:5).”

Posted Jan 9, 2026 | 11:14 PM

METCALF, Robert 'Bob' 1941 - 2025 Robert “Bob” Metcalf was born on December 12, 1941, to proud parents, Alice and Cliff Metcalf. He joined sister...

Date:2026-01-09

Location:(Red Deer) Locally Family Owned (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1934 ~ Laurence Hardman ~ 2025 “A Memorial Service will be held in Laurence’s honor at the Bowers Kingdom Hall, 11 Bennett Street, Red Deer, Alberta, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 2:30 P.M. with Doug Hill officiating. Laurence will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten.”

Posted Jan 9, 2026 | 11:07 PM

HARDMAN, Laurence William 1934 - 2025 Laurence Hardman of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away at Innisfail Hospital on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the age...

Date:2026-01-09

Location:(Red Deer) Locally Family Owned (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com

1952 ~ Mrs. Dorothy Fetch ~ 2025 “A Celebration of Dorothy’s Life was held at the Spruce View Community Hall on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.”

Posted Jan 9, 2026 | 10:54 PM

Mrs. Dorothy Fetch was born on January 12, 1952 to Chester and Thelma Miller at Eckville Hospital. She spent her early years, the oldest of...

Date:2026-01-09

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

1949 ~ Stanley Allen Boye ~ 2025 “Stan is survived by numerous family and friends who will miss him dearly. Remember him with Laughter.”

Posted Jan 9, 2026 | 10:40 PM

BOYE, Stanley 1949 – 2025 Stanley Allen Boye passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Christmas Day, December 25, 2025 at...

Date:2026-01-09

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

Andrew Grant Forsyth

Posted Jan 9, 2026 | 3:52 PM

ANDREW GRANT FORSYTH May 22, 1950 – January 3, 2026 Andrew Grant Forsyth, known to many as Andy, passed away on January 3, 2026, at...

Date:2026-01-03

Location:Eventide Funeral Home, www.eventidefuneralchapels.com

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