MacLean's Funeral Home

11/03/2026

As we turn on the lights today, we are saddened to share the news of Leila Michie’s passing. We have the honor of serving her family during this difficult time.
Leila was a woman of deep faith and is now with her Lord and Savior. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.
In keeping with the family's wishes, there will be no public service; she will be laid to rest beside her father later this week.

10/26/2026

Sometimes, our lights may not be shining as brightly on the outside, but the light within us never fades. It shines through the kindness we share, the compassion we offer, and the lives we are honoured to remember.

Today, that light shines in honour of Bob Bamber.

It has been our privilege to share Bob’s obituary on behalf of his family. We are truly grateful that they have entrusted us with this small, yet meaningful, part of remembering him and sharing his story with others. During this difficult time, we ask that you keep Bob’s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

At MacLean’s Funeral Home, our greatest honour is not simply in what we do, but in the families we are privileged to walk alongside, the stories we help share, and the lives we are entrusted to honour.

Bob’s memory deserves to be celebrated, and we are humbled to play a small part in ensuring his story continues to be shared and remembered.

For the light we carry is not measured by what shines around us, but by the love, compassion, and kindness we share with others.

It is more than our work. It is our privilege, our purpose, and our honour to serve.

With heartfelt sympathy,
MacLean’s Funeral Home

1935-2026 Robert Douglas Bamber (Bob) was born in Loverna, SK, in 1935 to Robert (Victor) and Eva Bamber. He was raised on their homestead south of Esther, AB, with his younger brother, Don. Bob attended school across southeast Alberta, accompanying his mom as she taught at various one-room schoolho...

10/06/2026

29th Tree of Remembrance. A time of fellowship, stories, remembrances. Letters will be sent to our families we have served over the last year in the coming weeks.
This is open to all, although not required, a rsvp would be greatly appreciated.

09/18/2026

Update: Burial is open to whomever would like to join the family at the Esther Cemetery at 2 pm.

🕯️ **As we shine our light, we are saddened to share the passing of Melvin Bingeman.**

We have the honour of serving Melvin’s family during this difficult time. Please keep his family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this time of loss.

**Funeral Service**
Sunday, September 20, 2026
3:00 PM
Esther Community Hall

https://ofsmacleans.com/tribute/details/183/Melvin-Bingeman/obituary.html -start

May Melvin’s memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him. 🕊️

09/18/2026

As we turn on our lights, we are heartbroken to share the passing of Donna MacLean.

It is an honour for us to serve her family during this difficult time. Please keep Donna’s family, friends, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

Donna touched and shaped the lives of so many of us and played an important part in who we are today. As an LPN and fellow funeral director, she dedicated her life to caring for others, offering compassion, comfort, and kindness when it was needed most.

Her impact will remain with all of us who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her.

Donna will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all of us at MacLean’s Funeral Home. ❤️

Funeral service will he held on Saturday Sept. 26 @1 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion.

https://ofsmacleans.com/tribute/details/184/Donna-MacLean/obituary.html -start

09/16/2026

As we shine our lights in honour of Louise Pietila, we sadly share the news of her passing.

It is our honour to walk alongside Louise’s family as they prepare to say their final goodbyes and celebrate a life that was deeply loved and cherished.

At this difficult time, we ask that you please keep Louise’s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers, offering them comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday October 17, 2026 at the Oyen United Church at 1:30 pm.

Memorial Donations if you chose may be directed to a charity of your choice

Louise Zelda Pietila (Karr, nee:Thurston) Louise was born Nov. 6,1931 in Alsask, Saskatchewan, the youngest of fine, born to Arnold and Ruby Thurston. The Thurston family lived on the farm at Acadia Valley until 1933 and moved to Benton, where they managed the post Office and General Store. Louise a...

09/02/2026

As we turn on the lights, we are saddened to share the passing of Arnold McKee.

It is our honour to serve Arnold’s family as they navigate this difficult time of loss. We extend our deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved Arnold, and ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as they remember his life and cherish the memories they shared.

In keeping with Arnold’s wishes, there will be no service at this time.

For those wishing to honour Arnold’s memory, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation.

May the memories of Arnold bring comfort to his family and friends in the days ahead.

09/01/2026

As we turn on the lights, we are saddened to share the passing of Wayne Wilson. We have the honour of serving his family during this difficult time.

Please keep Wayne’s family in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to say goodbye.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 7th at 2:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Oyen, with burial to follow.

May the memories shared and the love of family and friends bring comfort in the days ahead.

https://ofsmacleans.com/tribute/details/181/Wayne-Wilson/obituary.html -start

08/02/2026

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our website and email services.

If you have been trying to reach us through our website or by email, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We expect everything to be back up and running within the next 48 hours.

In the meantime, if you need to contact us, please call or text the funeral home at 403-664-3767, or send us a message through Facebook Messenger.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to resolve the issue.

08/01/2026

As we turn on our lights, we are saddened to share the passing of Todd Vanstone.

It is our honour to serve Todd's family during this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts as they navigate the days ahead.

In keeping with the family's wishes, there will be no public service.