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We are experienced, caring and attentive professionals who personally provide for every aspect of your loved one's funeral service, cremation and burial needs.

My name is Ed Stephan, and along with my wife Terry we are the owner/operators of Kneehill and West View Funeral Services. We are experienced, caring and attentive professionals who personally provide for every aspect of your loved one’s funeral service, cremation and burial needs. I have over 30 year’s experience as a funeral director/embalmer in Alberta. I have worked since 1989 in the Three Hills, Trochu and Olds areas. I am the only full time employee and along with my wife and a dedicated assortment of part-time employees have been in operation as Kneehill Funeral Services since 2008 and West View Funeral Services since 2013. We have a funeral home in Three Hills, Olds and a funeral home and crematorium in Trochu. I honestly love this work. I do not have an answering service; I hate them, especially in our industry. I believe that we have and do provide above quality service at extremely reasonable prices. We believe our service and merchandise prices are fair and have published the prices of eight basic packages on our website. We actively promote the participation of families in memorializing their loved ones: it may be as simple as acting as a greeter at the register, ushering the congregation, to making their own urns, cremation containers or caskets. We also actively work with Alberta Government Agencies such as AISH and are Funeral Service Providers for the Red Deer Memorial Society.

*Please contact us directly to ask about any current COVID19 restrictions in place.

11/06/2025

Fred Holowath ~ November 2, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Fred Holowath of Rumsey, Alberta, who left us peacefully on November 2, 2025 at the age of 87. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 64 years, Pat Holowath.

Fred was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who was known for his quiet strength and witty sense of humor. Born in Stettler, Alberta on January 17, 1938, he spent his life rooted in the community of Rumsey, where he farmed the land he loved, enjoyed the good company of many friends, was a constant presence at the curling rink or baseball diamond, all the while pampering his beloved horses. He retired to Trochu in 2009, enjoying time at the Trochu Golf course.

Fred will be remembered by Pat Holowath with whom he shared 64 years of married life, his 4 children and their partners — Bradley (Jacci), Paula (Randy) Brand, Bart (Terri), and Kent (Jill); his ten grandchildren - Meghan, Holly (Dayton), and Justin and Mary Allyson Holowath, Carter Brand, Remington (Jeanette and Colt Holowath, Garret (Jenny), Brett and Amanda Holowath;
his three great grandchildren - Livingston and Tel Holowath, Hyde Holowath; his sister Rose (John) Grant; his many nephews and nieces - Michael, Patricia, Alan, and Janet Soloski, Blair, Bryan and Doug Cassidy, Craig, David and Kirby Hruska, and his cousins - Richard Fetchyshyn, Helen Gordan, and Tillie Bruneski.

He was predeceased by his parents - Harry Holowath and Pauline Melnychyn, his in-laws - Frank and Cecelia Hudecek; his sisters - Mary Soloski and Stella Cassidy; his uncle and aunt - Joseph and Mary Fetchyshyn; and his brothers-in-law Jim Hudecek, Gerry Hruska, Rudy Soloski, and Al Cassidy.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anne of the Prairies Catholic Church in Trochu on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment at the Rumsey Cemetery and lunch and fellowship at the Rumsey Community Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Fred to the TrochuSenior Housing Society or the charity of your choice.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff at Long-term Continuing Care for the wonderful care they provided care to Fred and the comfort to Pat during his time there.

11/05/2025

Bruce Guard ~ November 3, 2025

11/03/2025

Glenys Vickery ~ October 28, 2025

10/30/2025

Peter Verhesen ~ October 26, 2025
Please use this Livestream Link to view Peter’s Funeral Mass: https://youtu.be/S9_rsfYbhTI?si=AKU7At74REGe7iAX

10/29/2025

Marilyn Sylvia Bruce

Born: Edmonton, Alberta February 28, 1940
Died: Three Hills, Alberta October 28, 2025

Marilyn Bryce, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Three Hills, Alberta with family and friends by her side. She is survived by her daughter Sherri-Lyn Descheneaux and her son Benjamin Descheneaux, both of Three Hills; brother Bryan ( Christine) Wyley, twelve grandchildren, and great-grandchildren too numerous to mention. She was predeceased by three husbands, her daughter Laurie, her son Neal, and her parents Russell and Irene Wyley.

Marilyn spent her early life in Mulhurst in the Pigeon Lake area. She was a strong athlete, participating in softball, curling, baseball, and tennis. She had a great love for dancing which she kept for her entire life. After high school, Marilyn moved to Edmonton to attend business college. Her great zest for life followed her.

Marilyn’s children came along in her Edmonton years. She always worked very hard, eventually becoming a real estate agent and later a decorator at Sears and finally at Ethan Allen.

The last chapter of Marilyn’s life was in Three Hills where she moved in 2009 following several of her children who settled here. She worked for ten more years in Spirits Hops and Grapes. She loved the small town life and developed many new friends and activities over the past 16 years. She said that her Three Hills years were the happiest of her life. Her zest for life never left her.

The family wishes to thank family, friends, and all the wonderful Homecare people who made Marilyn’s life so much more comfortable at home throughout the past ten years. A special thanks to Dr. Sharma of Red Deer and Dr. Omorefe of Airdrie for the compassionate care they provided for Marilyn during her recent one-year illness. Daughter Sherri and son Ben, several close friends, and all the medical people mentioned made it possible for Marilyn to be looked after at home which was what she wanted .

Visitation and cremation have already taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive Evangelical Free Church, 705 - 6 Avenue South, Three Hills, with lunch to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society,
325 Manning Rd. NE #200, Calgary. AB T2E 2P5.

10/21/2025

George Wittman ~ October 17, 2025

10/20/2025

Louis Edward Stefaniszyn ~ October 14, 2025

10/15/2025

Amelia York ~ October 9, 2025

09/19/2025

Kathy Alice Cassista ~ September 11, 2025

09/18/2025

Leslie James Howlett
November 2, 1930 - September 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great grandfather Leslie James Howlett on September 14, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Les, the eighth of twelve children of William and Florence Howlett grew up in Mossbank, Saskatchewan. When he was 15, he moved to Blackfalds, Alberta with the Buster Murphy family to help set up their new farm. He had numerous trucking positions before starting buying grain with the Pioneer Grain Company in 1957 in Lacombe, Alberta. At this time, he met his bride, Ethel Gibbons through her older brother. They were married November 14, 1959. To this union five daughters were born. Les began his career with the Alberta Wheat Pool in 1960 which took his family to Chancellor, Wetaskiwin, Rimbey, Bentley, Bittern Lake, Beynon, Huxley and Carbon. To ensure his family was always supported he often worked evenings and weekends helping farmers and neighbors. In 1990, they retired to Stettler to be near family. He worked at the Stettler Auction Mart and drove for the Stettler Handibus. After the passing of his dearly beloved wife of sixty years, Ethel in 2019 he moved in with his daughter Kathy (Mike) where he received much love and care.

Service to the community was valued by him. He was a member of the Huxley Curling Club, Huxley Fish and Game, Trochu Elks, Carbon Lions, Carbon Volunteer Fire Department, Carbon Chamber of Commerce, Stettler Legion and the Stettler P&H Elevator Preservation Society.

He enjoyed gardening, camping and fishing. Of the utmost importance was spending time with his family and friends. He was the biggest cheerleader for his family at many sporting events. Through the years, trips were made throughout Alberta, and to Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Arizona, California, Alaska and Mexico.

Les leaves to mourn his five daughters: Wanda (Keith) Best of Nanaimo, Kathy (Mike) Hofer of Rockyford, Valerie (Bruce) Mappin of Bellevue, Michelle (Peter) Larsen of Standard, and Marilyn (Michael) Weatherald of Rimbey; eleven grandchildren: Brandi (Dan) Belliveau, Shane (Carley) Best, Stephanie (Jeff) Yule, Meghan (Rolly) Thomson, Angeline (Lindsey) Shadlock, Charlee Mappin, Bobbie (Devon) Robinson, Ashley (Wes) Kirkpatrick, Melissa (Garrett) Smith-McCormack, Colby (Annie) Weatherald, and Connor (Brooke) Weatherald; and fourteen great grandchildren, Dylan Belliveau, Payton, Taylor & Sawyer Yule, Raeleigh & Nash Nicols, Westin & Ruger Shadlock, Jack McCormack, Easton & Levi Kirkpatrick, Baker & Crosby Weatherald and Kinsley Weatherald.

Les was a gift to his family, well loved and had a wonderful life.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

A private family service will be held at his request.

08/29/2025

June Perry ~ August 27, 2025

Address

124/2 Avenue North
Three Hills, AB
T0M2A0

Telephone

+14034435111

Website

http://kneehillfuneral.com/

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