Harry Kiddine, long-time resident of the Kleskun Hills area, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 101 years.

Harry Kiddine was born and raised on the family farm outside of Bawlf, Alberta. He had many jobs in his younger years, which included apple picking, working as a catskinner, working in the nickel mines, and welding in the shipyards. He eventually ended up back in Camrose, Alberta, where he had a welding shop two doors down from a beautiful girl named Barbara. They fell in love and got married in 1957 before moving to their farmstead in the Kleskun Hills area. Harry and Barbara raised 5 children: Bridget, Leona, Rod, Yvonne, and Allison. They were blessed with 5 spouses of their children, 13 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

Harry farmed for over 60 years in the Peace Country. He said he never really retired, he just decided to let his son, Rod, farm and he would supervise. Harry’s creativity, sharp mind, and ability to find a purpose in life kept him young. He enjoyed doing welding projects, feeding his chickens and animals, farming, and finding innovative solutions to many different problems around the farm. He was a master welder who could fabricate anything, especially ornamental ironwork with precision, needing nothing more than just his ideas, drawings, and cutting torch. Harry loved to tell stories, visit with family and neighbours, and especially, win $5 bucks in cards.

Harry celebrated his 101st birthday last month with family and friends while still living on the farm. He was blessed with a long and healthy life, remaining active on the farm. Harry will be remembered for his ingenuity, humor and stories, amazing life adventures, and the love of his family.

Harry will be lovingly remembered by his family, Bridget and Norm Hennigar, their children Ross and Lindsey, (their children Isabella, Talia, and Teah), Corey and Kristine (their children Lucas, Freddie, Sophia, and Elias), Cali and Alina; Leona and Duane Carol, their children Justin, Dallas and Andrea (their son Maverick), Karson and Kyla (their children Karter and Kamrie); Rod and Colleen Kiddine, their children Ellen (her daughter Cassandra), Christa and Tim (their son Eric), Terri-Jan and Shane (their children Ethan, Carter, Aiden, and Owen), Spencer and Chelsea (their son Hudson), Levi and Anjoulee (their son Barrett); Yvonne and Brian Kinsey; Allison and Rudy Maxwell, and their children Maria and Jenna.

Harry was predeceased by his loving wife Barbara of 66 years, in September 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bezanson, Alberta. Interment to follow at Glen Leslie Cemetery. Please join the family for a time of fellowship, video tribute, and lunch at the Bezanson Catholic Church Hall following the interment.