CAMPBELL: The Family of Walter Morton Campbell of Cochrane, AB, announces his peaceful passing on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 95. Formerly residing at Waseca, Saskatchewan, he farmed there for over 50 years. Walter was born in Tessier, SK, to Merrill and Ruth Campbell on May 3, 1930. He was the oldest of five boys. He attended school in Tessier and graduated from Grade 12 there. He worked on his uncle’s farm near Tessier. He met and married Joyce Hinde, a teacher in the district, in 1955. They had three children, Sharon, Ross and Barbara. In 1961, the family relocated to Waseca, SK, Joyce’s hometown. There, they farmed and raised a family until moving to Lloydminster in 2015. He was an active member of the community, volunteering for the Hall Board, the Wheat Pool and the Credit Union. He was an avid curler and golfer in his “spare” time. He was never one to let the grass grow under his feet. He read every book he could. He was a lifelong learner. He was predeceased by: his wife, Joyce; brothers, Neil, Richard, Robert (Joan), and Donald (Linda); brother-in-law, Lanny; his parents, Merrill and Ruth; and his nieces, Susan and Sabrina; and sons-in-law, Steve Kulbida and Lorne Garner. Walter is survived by: his daughters, Sharon Kulbida and Barbara Roth (Chris); son, Ross; grandchildren, Jeremy Kulbida, Ian Garner, Janine Kulbida (Arthur), Jason Campbell, Jamie Campbell (Lynn), Stewart Garner abd Sherron Robinson (Shane); great-grandchildren Nixon Garner, Lucas Campbell, Logan Garner, Jacob Campbell, Bennett Robinson, Danielle Garner, Evan Garner, Henry Campbell and Jasmine Robinson; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Campbell (Marlin), Arlene McColl and Valerie Hinde; brother in law, Jim Hinde (Lorraine); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Celebration of Walter’s Life will be held in Waseca, SK on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Waseca Hall at 11:00 AM, with interment and lunch to follow. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to a charity of one’s choice.
