Obituaries for Gordon Jonas Tunheim and Brian Wallace Austin

Gordon Jonas Tunheim passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 77. He had a long career in the oil industry and was known for his generosity. A burial service is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at Willow Grove Cemetery near Owlseye, followed by a gathering at the St. Paul Ag Corral.

Brian Wallace Austin passed away on October 14, 2026, in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, his career included roles as a computer operator in Calgary, managerial positions in the coal mining industry in Sparwood, BC, and serving as the Director of Land Management for Municipal and Community Affairs in the Northwest Territories.