Hanna Funeral Services Ltd., PO Box 460, 302 1 Avenue west, Hanna, AB (2025)

12/23/2025

In Loving Memory ~ Carl (Charley)Ted Annas
1934~2025
Obituary~ “It is with the greatest sorrow that the family of Carl (“Charley”) Ted Annas says goodbye, for now, to a truly remarkable man, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, in-law and friend, who passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 91, after a long, happy, and fulfilling life.”

Carl was born to John Sr. and Paulina Annas in Dowling and was one of six children. He was predeceased by his parents and four older brothers: Rudy (Helen), Nelson (Lois – living in Stettler), John Jr. (Edna) and Gus (Myrtle). He is survived by his younger sister Martha (husband Emerson “Red”, deceased).

He is survived by the love of his life, Florence (“Frenchy”) Mercy Annas. They were married on December 17, 1959, and would have celebrated 67 years of marriage. Carl “Charley” was a devoted husband and loved his wife with all his heart. During their marriage they raised two daughters: Carla (Don) Bjorkman and Patricia (Dave) Tipton. They also embraced a significant role in raising their grandson, Justin, “the son they never had”.

He was a proud, supportive, ever present loving father and a cherished grandfather to: Justin (Janel), Stephanie (Cory), Loralee (Stephen), Shelane, Derek and Amy. Also, a cherished great grandfather: Lochlan (Justin and Janel), Jackson (Stephanie), Henry and Andrew (Loralee and Stephen) and Ezra (Shelane).

Charley grew up working on the family farm north of Hanna, AB in Dowling/Scapa area. In 1951 he embarked on a career with CNR as a trainman and retired a Conductor in 1989 after over 38 years.” Charley was never one to gather moss and when offered a position with Special Areas he worked until career retirement. Charley was a kind, humble, generous man with a quiet strength. His deepest joy was the time spent surrounded by family offering wisdom, steady and unwavering support and undying love. He loved life and was an avid gardener, participated in vast family projects, travelled north and south to visit and celebrate family milestones. He was an avid reader and had a thirst for knowledge about everything always. Charley could be seen walking or driving around town and had a smile and a wave for all he met along the way.

"He leaves a legacy of love, wisdom, and guidance that is part of us and will continue on with each of us. Charley was truly unique, “one of a kind”, as Frenchy so often says and his memory is eternal living in the hearts of those who loved him and the memories they share. He leaves the world a better place for so many ... until we meet again."
At Carl’s request, there will not be a formal service. A gathering of love and interment will be held at a future date. Kindly await further notice regarding the date and time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Carl’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, https://www.heartandstroke.ca/, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 or Cancer Foundation, https://cancer.ca/en/, 55 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 2Y7.

Hanna Funeral Services Ltd., was entrusted with the care and arrangements, 403-854-5956,
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.hannafuneral.ca.

“The Broken Chain” by Ron Tranmer
We little knew the day that
God was going to call your name
In life, we loved you dearly,
In death, we do the same

It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home

You left us peaceful memories
Your love is still our guide
And though we cannot see you
You are always at our side

Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same
But as God calls us one by one
The chain will link again

…. until we meet again

12/23/2025

Forever Missed ~ Faith Helena Crowle (nee Trout)
1942 ~ 2025, Lived 83 Years
The family of Faith Helena Crowle are sad to announce Faith's passing on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital at 83 years of age.

Please keep the Crowle family in your thoughts and prayers.

An updated obituary will be provided as soon as the family are able.

12/23/2025

In Loving Memory~ Dorothy Rose James
1928 ~ 2025, Lived 97 Years
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Rose James on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Hanna Long Term Care.

As per Dorothy’s wishes no service will be held. She will be laid to rest at a later date.

Dorothy will be deeply missed by all those who knew her.

Memorial donations in Dorothy’s memory can be made directly to the Hanna Ladies Auxiliary, Box 23, Hanna, AB, T0J 1P0.

An updated obituary will be provided as soon as the family are able.

12/23/2025

Forever In Our Hearts ~ William (Bill) Lloyd Rees
1951~2025, Lived 74 years
With broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of William Lloyd Rees (Bill) on Saturday December 20, 2025.
Please keep the family in your heart and prayers. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.hannafuneral.ca
An updated obituary will be provided as soon as the family are able.

12/16/2025

In Loving Memory ~ Gordon Wayne Peterson
1941~2025, Lived 84 Years
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon Wayne Peterson on Sunday December 14, 2025, at the Hanna Long Term Care Facility at the age of 84 years. Please keep the family in your heart and prayers.
No funeral service will be held at this time.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.hannafuneral.ca

12/10/2025

In Loving Memory ~ Gloria Inez McEwen
1930~2025, Lived 95 Years
Obituary ~ Gloria McEwen formally of Miramichi, NB passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on December 8, 2025, at Hanna LTC, at the age of 95.

Gloria was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was born in Atholville, New Brunswick on January 22, 1930. Gloria received her schooling at Atholville Superior School. Following graduation, she was not old enough to go to nursing school, so she worked at Eatons in Moncton. When she turned 18, she enrolled in Miramichi School of Nursing graduating in 1952. Following graduation, she worked in Niagara Falls for a year. She then returned to Miramichi, married and had two children. She continued to work at the Miramichi Hospital Obstetrical Department until her retirement in 1992. Gloria was a lifetime member of Prince Charles chapter 44 of the order of the Eastern Star. Her husband Harold passed away in 1982. In 1993 she moved to St. Catherine's, Ontario with her second husband Kim McEwen. They later returned to Miramichi. Her second husband passed away in 2010. In 2017 she relocated to Alberta with her daughter and resided here until her death.

Gloria is survived by: her daughter Betty Harris (Merlin) of Youngstown AB, her son Ron (Raye) of Hillsborough, NB; four grandchildren: April Harris of Red Deer, AB, Amy Moggridge (Jake) of Youngstown, AB, Mike Harris (Carlie) of Sylvan Lake and Travis Currie (Kathlen) of Hillsborough, NB; eight great-grandchildren: Ethan, Logan, and Lilianna Moggridge of Youngstown, AB, Ellie Rose Harris of Sylvan Lake, AB and Jayce, Luka, Nova, and Levi Currie of Hillsborough, NB; three stepchildren and four step-grandchildren of Ontario and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one brother Walter, and two sisters: Geraldine and Audrey.

No funeral will be held.

A private grave side service will be held in New Brunswick at a later date.

Hanna Funeral Services Ltd. was entrusted to the care and arrangements, 403-854-5956, www.hannafuneral.ca.

12/01/2025

Forever In Our Hearts ~ Lee Charles Stringer
October 1, 1942 ~ November 30, 2025, Lived 83 Years
Obituary - Lee Charles Stringer passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the Drumheller Health Centre at the age of 83 years after a long courageous health battle. It is with great sadness but he is free of pain and at his eternal rest.
Lee was born October 1, 1942 at the home of his maternal grandparents, Louis and Mildred Heyler.He was the oldest son of Cecil and Mary (Heyler) Stringer.His schooling was by correspondence for the first 2 years, then attended the Square Deal School until Grade 11. He completed Grades 11 and 12 in Hanna. He graduated from the Olds School of Agriculture and Home Economics in 1961 with a 2-in-1 Agricultural degree.
Lee was passionate about the stewardship of the land homesteaded by his family and in later years, neighboring parcels of land purchased by his dad and himself.
They ultimately formed Stringer Ranches Ltd with the dream to make it a viable operation to provide for the family. That dream was definitely achieved.
His life was enriched by family, friends and neighbors and the causes that he pursued. He was a strong supporter of the 4-H program, enjoyed his chosen game of curling, being a trustee for Berry Creek School Division #1 and always had an interest in the governing of the Special Areas. He also had many projects he enjoyed, including bookkeeping, creating and repurposing materials and “potching” (as he liked to call it) in his well-equipped shop.
Lee met the love of his life, Bonnie Walton, at a curling game in Hanna in the winter of 1965. They were married on May 24, 1968 and had 57 and a half years together making their home on the family ranch at SW 2-26-10-W4.
Lee is survived by his loving wife Bonnie, son Neil (Kathy), granddaughters Faith and Lily, daughter Crista (Scott) Viste, brother Leonard (Sandy), brother-in-law Ron (Kim) Walton, sister-in-law Patsy Walton, numerous nieces and nephews, special family of our hearts Darcy and Karene Martin and their family, and special young couple Josh and Melissa Stenger.
If desired, donations in memory of Lee can be made directly to Halo Air
Ambulance, #12 – 1 Airport Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5G4.
When someone we love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.

11/22/2025

Forever Loved & Forever Missed -
Patricia Marie Gallagher (Schultz)
1952-2025, Lived 73 years
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1:00 p.m., at the Byemoor Community Hall.

With heavy hearts, the family of Patricia Marie Gallagher announces her passing on November 20, 2025, at the age of 73, in the Hanna Hospital. Patricia, known as Pat, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Pat was born in Hanna, on September 26, 1952, to parents Evelyne and Herbert Schultz and sister to Roxy.

She will be deeply missed by her husband Wayne of 51 years; daughter Krissy (Rod); son Wayne (Jennifer); grandchildren: Jesse, Sydney, Emma, step-grandson Terry (Hope); sister Roxy (Gordy) and their family: Nadine, Kelly, Ryan, Greg and families. Pat is also survived by her sisters-in-law: Lynn (Steve), Lorraine (Kris), Bev and Joyce; brother-in-law Ken and many other nieces and nephews.

If desired, donations in Pat’s memory can be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, www.heartandstroke.ca/, or to the Endiang Cemetery, Box 354, Endiang, AB, T0J 1G0.

11/07/2025

In Loving Memory~ John Marty Koppenol
March 5, 1964~ November 3, 2025, Lived 61 Years
Obituary~
It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Marty Koppenol announces his sudden passing at his home on November 3, 2025, at the age of 61.

John was born 1964 in Coronation, Alberta, and moved with his family to Hanna, Alberta in 1969 where he grew up.

In 1990, John welcomed his son Kevin and his son Jeffrey in 1992.

John had many passions throughout his life. He loved hunting, gardening, and fishing often spending his free time at the lake with his lifelong friends. Those who knew John will remember his easy laugh, kind heart, and his ability to make everyone feel at home.

John will be lovingly remembered by his sons Jeffrey Koppenol and Kevin Koppenol (Nicole Koppenol), both of Wainwright, Alberta; and by his two grandchildren, Layna and Jasper Koppenol.

He is also survived by his brother Jerry Koppenol (Doris Szeto); step-sister Dana Welch; brother-in-law Robert Stagg; stepmother Gloria Koppenol; nephews Alex, Calvin, Jeroen, Tyson, and Noah; and his niece Macie.

John was predeceased by his mother Grace Koppenol, father Mart Koppenol, and sister Rhonda Stagg.

John will be deeply missed by all who knew him for his warmth, humor, and unwavering love for his family. His memory will live on through the many lives he touched.

A Celebration of John’s Life will be held on Saturday November 22, 2025, 1:00 pm at the Hanna Legion, Hanna, Alberta.

If desired, memorial donations in John’s memory can be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

10/22/2025

Forever Remembered~ Judy Lynn Jorginson, age 61, passed away suddenly in her home in Hanna, Alberta on Monday October 20, 2025. She was born on November 10, 1963, in Canmore, Alberta. Judy and her husband Glen were blessed with two sons: Shane and Duston. She worked as a warehouse supervisor in Calgary before moving out to Hanna. In her past time Judy enjoyed knitting, crocheting and watching shows like Coronation Street and Heartland. She was the best cook and made the best deviled eggs! Judy will be deeply missed by her son Duston of Hanna, her nephew Keegan Doye and daughter-in-law Angel Nagy. Judy was predeceased by her husband Glen and her son Shane. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. If desired, donations in memory of Judy can be made directly to Hanna Harvest Sky Animal Rescue or to the Canadian Cancer Society.

10/21/2025

In Loving Memory ~ Terry William Grantham
1960 - 2025, Lived 65 Years
Obituary ~ Terry William Grantham was born April 20, 1960, in Calgary, AB to Ida and Kelly. They lived briefly in Calgary, followed by Watts, and later in Hanna where he attended school. He spent much of his childhood on his Grandma Grantham’s farm where very fond memories were made. He often talked of her cooking, especially her fried potatoes and fresh batches of cookies. Terry was one of those natural athletes that excelled at every sport he tried, and there were many. Hockey was his main sport, catching the attention of a few Jr. clubs. He later joined the Anchor Glass Hawks. The team had years of fun together. It was a good thing, most of them were self-employed as game nights lasted into the wee morning hours. Terry enjoyed shop class. He spent hours rebuilding motors and doing autobody work. Terry graduated high school in January 1978 and that spring he went to work for Ken Halverson driving gravel truck on Special Areas. He had a work ethic like no other, even hauling a few loads on graduation day. Ken and Terry started their business K&T Trucking in 1979, which he and Deb later purchased. The company started out on the Halverson farm and later moved into town where they built their shop. His shop and well-maintained equipment are evidence of the pride he took in his business.
Everything had to be perfect or he wasn’t satisfied. Terry was an early riser and often had a full day in before noon. He also enjoyed cooking but preferred someone else to do the cleanup. His sense of humor and adventures (especially in his younger years) were enjoyed by many. Friends and family, both young and old, can tell stories for hours each with fond memories.
Terry married his high school sweetheart, Debra Halverson on March 10, 1984. Over the years they were very social and spent time on road trips, holidays, camping trips and everything in between. Together they would sit and recap their day, often with a few laughs.
In 1986 Terry and Debra welcomed daughter Ashley and in 1988 Terry’s spitting image son Ryley. Terry was very close to his children. He and Ashley rarely missed a daily recap. He and Ryley spent their days trucking together. As a family they’ve enjoyed years of camping, boating, holidays and everyday life. Ryley’s hockey career saw them take several trips across Canada and the US. In 2015 daughter-in-law Jade joined the family. She was an instant fit and joined right in with Terry’s witty and sarcastic comments.

In 2017 Terry was upgraded to Papa Terry with the arrival of granddaughter Kennedy and again in 2019 with grandson Parker. Papa Terry enjoyed every second with his grandchildren. Only the two of them could get away with sitting in Papa’s chair while watching a movie or having a snack. Kenny and Papa would snuggle in for movies and popcorn. Parker would have him down on the floor playing trucks or mini sticks. He loved watching their dance and hockey.
Terry is survived by his loving wife Debra, daughter Ashley, son Ryley (Jade) and grandchildren: Kennedy and Parker, mother Ida Nitschke, sister Lana (Ira) Ross, brother Doug (Tracey) Grantham, father/mother-in-law Ken and Betty Halverson, sisters-in-law: Vicki (Lyle) Marianchuk and Tammy (Cliﬀ) Pahl, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts and cousins. Terry is pre-deceased by his father Kelly Grantham in 2017, grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
If desired, memorial donations can be made to either Hanna Dance Association, Box 1989 or to Hanna Minor Hockey, Box 1491, Hanna, AB., T0J 1P0.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 2:00 PM at the Hanna Community Centre. A private family interment will be held at the Hanna Cemetery.

10/14/2025

With heavy hearts, the Hanna Funeral Home Staff are sad to announce the passing of one of their own. Lauren worked for Hanna Funeral Services for the past fours years and completed her training as a Funeral Director. She had a heart to serve and care for those that were hurting. You will be missed Lauren. 💓😞
Forever Missed ~ Lauren Kimberley (Lauran) Burgemeister (Robinson)
January 14, 1996 - October 7, 2025, Age 29 years
Obituary - It is with profound sadness that the family of Lauren (Lauran) Kimberley (Robinson) Burgemeister, announce her sudden passing on October 7, 2025, on the Kathryn Road, near Airdrie, Alberta. She was 29 years old. She leaves to mourn; her husband Darrick; their two sons: James and Edward; as well as the very supportive Burgemeister family; her parents: Robin and Bobbi Robinson; big brother Chas (Chelsey, Charlie); little sister Kayley (Ben, Wolfie, Octavia); her extended family: grandparents, aunties, uncles, many cousins and so many others who loved her.

She was predeceased by her three grandmothers, papa and two aunties and uncle.

Lauran was born on January 14, 1996 in Red Deer, Alberta, the second child in her family. She was raised in Red Deer, until moving to Hanna, where she attended junior high and graduated High School.

Lauran valued education and hard work. She graduated High School at the age of 17 finishing her first college certificate from Red Deer College in grade 11 as Certified Health Care Aide. She then went on to do the Lab Assistant course, then trained as a Funeral Director.

Lauran loved adventure. She travelled to India with her dear friend Dayna, went to California, Mexico and all-around Western Canada working, having adventures as she went. Then she met Darrick, love struck, they built a life together adding their two sons; James and Edward, in quick succession. The boys became their world.

Lauran had a heart of gold for her friends and loved ones, as well as a soft spot for animals. She always cheered for the underdogs of the world.

If Lauran cared for you, she was all in. She would do anything she could to help a friend or loved ones. She was an old soul, with intense blue eyes, that had a wisdom far past her years.

She could find common ground and literally chat with anyone. She loved music, adventures, found rocks and had an affinity for soft furry things. Most of all she loved her sons, they are her greatest contribution to this world.

A Celebration of Lauran’s life will take place Saturday October 25, 2025 at 1:00P.M. in Hanna, Alberta at the Hanna Community Centre, 503- 5th Avenue W Hanna, Alberta.

Donations can be made in Lauran’s memory to the Harvest Sky Animal Rescue, e-transfer to: harvestskyrescue@gmail.com or mail to Box 2126, Hanna, Alberta T0J1P0.

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