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ATKINSON, Donald: It is with great sorrow and sadness the family of Donald Atkinson announces his very sudden but peaceful passing at Lacombe, AB, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 in his 86th year. Don served as President of both the Canadian Angus Association (1987) and the Alberta Angus Association (1976). Both Donald and Dawn were inducted into the Alberta Angus Hall of Fame, Herd Builder Category in 2013. Announcement & condolences HERE.

SWITZER, Bob: It is with heavy hearts the family announce the sudden passing of their Husband, Father, Papa, Friend and Cattleman, Robert (Bob) Switzer on February 13, 2024. Bob was past-president of the CAA (2008), also serving as chair of the Canadian Angus Foundation and was inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2016. His life will be celebrated at the Short Grass Sale in April. "In true Bob fashion, the sale must go on and the party will follow. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Sandy Bar Ranch, April 20 at 11 am with the sale to follow." Announcement HERE (Facebook).

MONEO, Terrence: Condolences to the extended Moneo families at Peak Dot Ranch on the passing of "the big guy" Terry on Jan. 24, 2024 at age 78. A celebration of Terry's life will be held Feb. 3 at Peak Dot Ranch, Wood Mountain, SK. Service details & condolences HERE.

LATIMER: Gary Louis: It is with profound sadness that the Latimer family announces the passing of Gary Louis Latimer (past CAA President, Remitall Farms Inc., Olds, AB). After a short but fierce battle with cancer, Gary passed away surrounded by his family on December 14th, 2023. A celebration of his life will be held on December 21st at 1:00 at the Pomeroy Inn and Suites in Olds. FB announcement from the family HERE. Service details & condolences HERE.

SPADY, Thomas John: Condolences to the extended Spady family on the passing of Tom Spady (Rivercrest Angus) on September 26, 2023 at the age of 88. Tom started the Rivercrest registered Black Angus herd in 1955 from the Valleymere seed stock. In 2014, the Spady families were honoured by the Canadian Angus Association for raising registered Black Angus cattle for over 75 years; in 2016 Rivercrest received the Alberta Angus Association Contemporary Breeders Award. Celebration of Tom's life Oct. 7 at the Sale Barn on the ranch, Alliance, AB. Announcement HERE.

HILLESTAD, Roger: Roger Carl Hillestad (Ebon Hill Angus) passed peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2022, surrounded by his devoted family. Sincere condolences to Jo, Cara & Lana & families. Ebon Hill was recognized as a CAA 50 Year Member in 2013; named Alberta Angus Association as Purebred Breeder of the Year on two occasions as well as an Alberta Hall of Fame Breed Builder (AAA story). A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring after the 2023 calf crop hits the ground, announcement HERE.

GOOD, Brian: Brian Good, lifelong resident of the Red Deer area passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Red Deer, AB at the age of 68 years. Condolences to Lynanne & family, Canada's "Mr. Angus" & his knowledge of the beef industry will be missed; he was certainly raised right, thanks Dot & Glenn. Service Aug. 4 in Red Deer, announcement HERE.

PRESTAGE, Bob: Robert Abraham Prestage of Camrose, AB, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the age of 85 years - sincere condolences to Margaret & family (Arklow / Wicklow Angus). An extraordinary presence, Bob was inducted into both the Alberta and Canadian Agriculture Halls of Fame, as well as the Alberta Angus Hall of Fame in 2007 as a Breed Builder. (Hall of Fame links: Alberta; Canadian). Service May 4, Camrose, AB - announcement & tributes HERE.

SPADY, Margaret: Margaret D. Spady was born to Johannah and Emil Kirschman on October 17, 1941. She left us on March 25, 2022. Condolences to Tom & family at Rivercrest, Valleyemere & River Valley Angus & beyond. Celebration of life April 1st in the United Church in Castor, AB. Announcement & condolences HERE.

HAMILTON, Grace: Condolences to the extended Hamilton family on the passing of 'Grandma Grace' on March 15, 2022 at the age of 96. A celebration of her life will be held at the Belvin Angus Farm on April 14. Announcement & condolences HERE.

MONEO, Barbara: It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Barbara Moneo on January 29, 2022, at age 75. A celebration of Barb's life February 5 at Peak Dot Ranch, Wood Mountain, SK. Announcement & condolences HERE.

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