Norman David Stienwand

Norman David Stienwand

1935 - 2026

Norman David Stienwand of Castor, husband of Marian Stienwand passed away peacefully on October 21st, 2026 at the age of 91 years.

Norman was born North of Castor at the farm house on September 23rd, 1935. He was the son of Lydia and David Stienwand, 2nd oldest of seven siblings. He attended the Beaverdale School near Castor, Alberta. As a young man he started his career in the Gas Fitting industry in Consort and Coronation. He married Marian Lindsay on December 26th, 1960 in Provost, Alberta. They later moved to his family farm North of Castor, Alberta. It was here that they raised their four children: Douglas, Margaret, Gordon and Beverly. Norman was a cattle and grain farmer, a guide and outfitter, taught Hunters Education, was a team roper, and heavily involved in politics in the Battle River-Crowfoot Riding. His Christian beliefs remained strong as a long-standing member of the Church of Christ.

Norman is survived by his loving wife Marian; three of his siblings: Albert (Pat) Steinwand, Harry (Sonia) Stienwand, Verna (Larry) Holden; sister-in-law Lil Steinwand, Shirley Steinwand and Lorraine Stienwand; four children, Douglas (Deanne) Stienwand, Margaret (Donald) Ebenal, Gordon (Tania) Stienwand and Beverly (Geoff) Braat; grandchildren: Brandon Stienwand, Tanner (Natasha) Stienwand, Carter (Brook) Ebenal, Laura (Riley) Malloy, Susan (McCoy) Clark, Matthew (Lisa) Ebenal, Neil Ebenal, Rachel (Travis) Dejax, Jesse (Kelsey) Stienwand, Sara Stienwand, Rebecca (Hayden) Lehne, Kyla Braat, Ryan Braat; sixteen great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Norman was predeceased by his parents David and Lydia Steinwand; siblings: Esther Pals, Allen Steinwand and Don Steinwand; brother-in-law Ken Pals; and sister-in-law Alona Stienwand; nephews Michael Pals and Tim Steinwand and niece Jennifer Stienwand.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Davenport Church of Christ, 68 Donlevy Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4R 2Y8 – Livestream will be available.

A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at the Castor Community Hall, 4801-50th Ave., Castor, Alberta T0C 0X0.

Interment for Immediate Family and Extended family, at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 21, 2026 at the Castor Cemetery, AB, Paintearth County No. 18, AB.

Memorial Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Castor Cemetery. Cheques can be mailed to Town of Castor, PO Box 479, Castor, AB T0C 0X0.