It is with Great Sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin & precious friend Allikay Black Kettle Backfat on May 11, 2022.  Allikay fought a long hard battle with cancer. Allikay enjoyed playing his X-box & Nintendo Switch with his cousins, he also enjoyed spending time with his family & friends.  He always had a cheerful attitude & made sure everyone laughed with him.  He had an old gentle soul and was very...

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our father, Glen Little Light who left to be with his Mother, Father, and family May 4, 2022 at the age of 67 years. Glen was born November 12, 1954 at Siksika Nation Hospital, Alberta. He was a caring, gentle loving man who helped others in every capacity you can think of. In 1996 Glen completed his Child and Youth Care Worker in Mount Royal College. He worked at Woods Home. Glen changed his career to the field of addiction treatment and...

John William Ostafichuk was born at his family homestead along the Red Deer River on April 19th, 1930. He was baptized in Patricia, AB, in line with traditional Ukrainian Catholic customs. John was educated in both Patricia and Berry Creek, with the latter being his preferred school because in the winter time he was able to cut across the frozen river rather than having to take the ferry to get across. The final location that John attended school was closer to home, in a one room school...

Myra Wynne Crow Chief Nee; Leather D.O.B; July 17, 1972, D.O.D; April 21, 2022 It is with Great Sorrow we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Niece, and Friend Myra.  Myra was welcomed with open arms by her mother Beverly, her sisters Lydia and Shelly, brother Jason and her daughter Jeanette. Myra is survived by her loving and devoted husband Benedict Crow Chief, Her precious Children whom she loved and adored; Dallas (Amie), Lynette,...

It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Beverly Jane Leather Nii Water Chief. On good Friday the Lord called her home at the age of 71. Where she was reunited with her parents Georgina Many Bears, James Water Chief her children who have gone before her Lydia, Shelley, and Jason, and her grandbaby Jeanette. And her brothers and sisters who have gone before her, whom she was very lonely for in the past...

Olga Mitchell (born Ragan) passed away in Calgary, AB on Apr. 14, 2022 at the age of 78 years.  She was born on Apr. 24, 1943, and raised on a farm north of Picture Butte, AB.  She attended Barrhill School and graduated in 1961.  She later moved to Calgary and married John Mitchell in 1967.  There, they raised two children, David and Beverley. Olga was predeceased by her husband John in 2015, by her parents John Ragan and Anne Ragan (born Kuliska), and by her brother...

Shane Daniel Yellow Fly (BearHat) “Mahstueeskomshbii” January 1, 1976 - April 8, 2022 Our precious Shane Daniel left us on Friday evening, after a lengthy illness, at home; surrounded by his family- (He fought hard to stay with us, but wasn’t meant to be-God need his child back) he is now happily reunited with his beloved daughter Gina n brother Kirk n his dad, Danny. Shane was the first baby to be born in Bassano in 1976 New Year’s Day to Marion Joy & Daniel...

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  Dale Allan Christman of Duchess, Alberta beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend passed away in Calgary on Saturday March 26, 2022 at the age of 67 years. Dale was born on March 6, 1955 in Bassano, Alberta, he was the 5th born to Albert and Viola Christman. He grew up in Bassano, Alberta in a farming family and has always resided in the County of Newell. Dale met the love of his life Lois in 1975 and were married June 3, 1977. In November 1978 they welcomed...

William Gifford Woodman of Bassano passed away on April 6, 2022 at the age of 54 years. William was born in Calgary on October 5, 1967 and moved at a young age to Baynes Lake, B.C. William received his schooling in Jaffray, B.C. and enjoyed spending time outdoors and fishing the local hotspots. William was always improving his skills and knowledge and after high school he attended Lethbridge Community College. William was employed at JBS and later became employed within the security sector...