Mr. Richard Bruce Newman

Richard Bruce Newman of Gladys Ridge, Alberta passed away at the Foothills Country Hospice July 9, 2025 at the age of 91. He will be remembered by his wife of 67 years Hazel, daughters Val (Dave) Borth of Red Deer and Bobbi Bourque of High River, sons Ross (Marg) and LeRoy (Robin) of Gladys Ridge. Grandchildren Danielle (Corey) Burgess, Christopher (Jaymee), Thomas (Megan), Aaron (Amber), Rochelle Bourque, and Mitchell. Great grandchildren Cady, Nolan, and Hank. Richard is survived by sisters Marjorie and Judith, in laws, Muriel Moser, Anne DeWitt, Peggy & Norman DeWitt, Arthur DeWitt, and Peggy Newman. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Neva & Gerald, sister, Dixie, and brother Gordon. Richard was born on February 14, 1934, and grew up in Gladys Ridge where he also went to school at Ridgeview until it closed. He went to Mount Royal for 2 years then hauled gravel to make money so he could continue his education at Olds College. Richard’s sister Dixie also went to Olds and roomed with Hazel DeWitt, and the rest is history. Farming Richard’s grandfather’s land and living in his grandfather’s house gave him great pride. Cattle, including Chianina, grain, horses, and miniature donkeys kept him busy on the farm until he moved into High River in 2016. In 2004, the Newman family had a 100-year celebration held on the original, still operating, homestead of LA Newman, and Newman Farms received the Farm Family Award. Richard and Hazel also received the Clifford & Louise Lougheed Award from the High River District Health Care Foundation. Richard & Hazel travelled across Canada and visited the USA and many other countries including Denmark & Holland to visit men who worked for them. Richard believed in supporting the community, and neighbors and friends were important to him. He volunteered for many years at organizations like Calgary Chamber of Commerce, UGG, Masons, Shriners, Gladys Hall Board, Warden at St. Thomas, and he and many other High River Hospital Board Members were instrumental in having the new hospital built back in 1982. In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice. A Celebration of Richard’s Life will be held at the Viking Centennial Centre in Okotoks on Thursday, July 17th at 1:00 p.m. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed via Richard’s Tribute page at www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.

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Mr. Richard Bruce Newman

February 14, 1934 - July 9, 2025