Rolling Heights (Alberta)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rolling Heights ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rolling Heights. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Eleanor Collins (Jazz singer, TV host, Civic Leader)
- Born: Elnora Ruth Procter
- She was born in Edmonton (AB) on November 21, 1919 (a Friday) and died in Surrey (BC) on March 3, 2024 (a Sunday).
- At the time of her death, she was 104.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eleanor Collins<1>
Dianne Foster (Actress)
- Born: Olga Helen Laruska
- She was born in Edmonton (AB) on October 31, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Hidden Hills (CA) on July 27, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Hidden Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dianne Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rolling Heights to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
Arthur Hiller (Director)
- He was born in Edmonton (AB) on November 22, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on August 17, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Hiller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rolling Heights to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Lois Elsa Verigin Hole (Author)
- She was born in Buchanan (SK) on January 30, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in Edmonton (AB) on January 6, 2005 (a Thursday).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east southeast of Rolling Heights.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lois Elsa Verigin Hole<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Edmonton Municipal Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Edmonton Municipal Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rolling Heights to Edmonton Municipal Cemetery
Michael 'Mike' Kmech (Professional football)
- He was born in Lamont (AB) on November 21, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Edmonton (AB) on February 23, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 'Mike' Kmech<1>
John Kordic (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Edmonton (AB) on March 22, 1965 (a Monday) and died in Quebec City (QC) on August 8, 1992 (a Saturday).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at St. Albert RC Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Rolling Heights.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Kordic<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Albert RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Albert RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rolling Heights to St. Albert RC Cemetery
Oscar Herbert Kruger (Professional football)
- He was born in Edmonton (AB) on December 24, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Edmonton (AB) on July 4, 2010 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Herbert Kruger<1>
K.D. Lang (Singer, songwriter, actress)
- Full name: Kathryn Dawn Lang
- She was born in Edmonton (AB) on November 2, 1961 (a Thursday).
Jack Cecil McIlhargey (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Edmonton (AB) on March 7, 1952 (a Friday) and died in Burnaby (BC) on July 19, 2020 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Cecil McIlhargey<1>
John M. 'Red' Pollard (Jockey)
- He was born in Edmonton (AB) on October 27, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Pawtucket (RI) on March 7, 1981 (a Saturday).
- Pawtucket is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Notre Dame Cemetery, which is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John M. 'Red' Pollard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Notre Dame Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Notre Dame Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rolling Heights to Notre Dame Cemetery
Hank Smith (Musician)
- Born: Heinz Theodor Schmitz
- He was born in Garmish - Partenkirchen (Germany) on September 15, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Edmonton (AB) on October 20, 2002 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hank Smith<1>
Gordon Lynn Strate (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Edmonton (AB) on May 28, 1935 (a Tuesday) and died in Sherwood Park (AB) on September 5, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Glenwood Memorial Gardens, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Rolling Heights.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon Lynn Strate<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenwood Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rolling Heights to Glenwood Memorial Gardens
Kenneth Welsh (Actor)
- He was born in Edmonton (AB) on March 30, 1942 (a Monday) and died in Toronto (ON) on May 5, 2022 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth Welsh<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.