Bear Creek Funeral Home & Cremation Sanctuary

10/04/2026

10/01/2026

January 17, 1942 - September 27, 2026 Tex was a hockey player, cowboy, fisherman, hunter, navy sailor, barber, bartender, seismic hand, slashing business owner, homesteader, school bus driver, farmer, county councilor, well operator, hockey coach, scuba diver, river boater, oilfield services busines...

09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to honour the resilient spirit of Indigenous communities, remember the children who never returned home, and stand with residential school survivors and their families.

Every Child Matters. 🧡

09/25/2026

Melanie was born November 1st, 1950, in Berwyn Alberta alongside her twin sister Margret. The fourth and fifth children to Agner and Buena Overgaard. The family lived and farmed outside of Berwyn until 1963 when they moved north to High Level, building and running the IGA store there. Melanie left h...

09/25/2026

Happy Birthday, Abi! 🥳

Between your bright energy, incredible work ethic, and the genuine heart you put into everything you do as a funeral director, you are truly one of a kind. Thank you for being such a sweet and dedicated person to everyone around you.
Hope you have the most amazing day! 💐🎂

-Your BCFH family 💚

09/22/2026

"There is a gentle beauty in every season, and warmth in every cherished memory."

09/21/2026

April 18, 1970 – September 3, 2026 Some people leave behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, adventure, and a presence that simply can never be replaced. Alex was one of those people. It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Alex Gustafson. On September 3, 2026, Alex tragically passed ...

09/21/2026

April 13, 1949 - September 14, 2026 Francis lived at Sturgeon Lake all his life. At age 77, he passed away at the Valleyview Continuing Care Center on September 14, 2026, at noon. Francis and Bernadette met in 1976 and married in 1983. He was in Charles Cansel Hospital for 2 years. When he returned,...

09/21/2026

John Frederick "Fred" Archer obituary

June 19, 1943 – September 3, 2026 John Frederick “Fred” Archer passed away peacefully at the Valleyview Hospital at age 83. Fred was born in Claresholm, Alberta, and he was the eldest of six children. The majority of his youth was spent in Beaverlodge, Alberta. Fred held various occupations in...