Our father V. Lorne Phillips has passed away in Edmonton on 4 Jun, 2024 at the age of 83.

He was born in High River Alberta. Dad met our Mom (Maureen) in the 50’s. He spent some time time in the Air Force working as a photo technician. One of his tours was with 407 Squadron in Comox British Columbia. He was responsible for processing images taken in support of Cold War long range patrol missions on aircraft patrolling Canada’s coastline and the Pacific ocean.

After his time in the Airforce, Dad returned to Edmonton and began working for his father in the family business. He married Mom in 1961 and began doing day to day senior leadership roles.

The companies operations were in all places remote (where our family resided) and ending up in Slave Lake when only cutlines a “goat roads” existed North of that town.

The company was eventually dissolved and our family returned to Edmonton when he joined the Edmonton Fire Department in 1970 and he served 25 years, primarily in South Edmonton ending his career as a Captain.

He enjoyed long annual vacations to Honolulu in Hawaii. He would spend weeks each year there decompressing and enjoying his daily swims in the ocean. Mom passed in 2012 and Dad continued that activity to the end.

Dad is survived by his sons Roy (Marla) and Glenn (Lizanne), 4 grandchildren (Raelee, Blaine, Jessica and Morgan,) a vast number of brothers & sisters in law along with nieces & nephews.

Cremation has taken place. At Dad’s direction, there will be no memorial service or funeral.

Patricia Louise Aitchison August 29 th , 1949 – May 31 st , 2024

Patricia Louise Aitchison (Tichler) sadly passed away on May 31 st , 2024,
peacefully in the early morning at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, Alberta. She
fought a sudden but short battle with cancer. Patricia was only 74 years of
age. Her departure is a great shock and a deep wound, and it is gravely felt by
her entire family and closest friends who loved her deeply.
Patricia is survived by her loving husband Peter Aitchison of 55 years,
daughters Heather (Vince Weiler), Robyn Aitchison, and her grandchildren
Robert and Joseph Weiler. Her brothers, Peter Tichler (Marian), Bernard
Tichler (Barbara) and a lot of nieces and nephews. Patricia was predeceased
by her parents Edward Tichler, Kathleen Tichler (Parker) and her sister
Francis Tichler.
Mom had very active life with community politics being a school board
Trustee in Vulcan, County and then later with School District 51, in
Lethbridge, Alberta. She was also involved with Health Board in Southern
Alberta for many years. Mom always believed that the only way to make
changes was to be involved.
Her grand passion was writing she spent everyday of her life writing in
a journal. When she had her writing published in a sailing magazine, she
started to try to perfect her craft by writing a short children story and later a
novel.
Mom loved being with her family, our fondest memories was either
when we were canning peaches and pears or making applesauce. To the
assembly line when prepping perogies, or the bread-making and the small
baking tins she had picked up for my sister and I to make our very own child
size loaves of bread. Later watching her grandsons after school and her
realizing that boys “operate” way differently than the daughters she raised,
and her laughter at their antics.
Words can’t describe how much we’ll miss Mom and her smile that
could light a room. She was a strong fighter, but she is now sailing on a
journey where she is free from pain and is floating peacefully on the lake she
loved and lived by.
As per Patricia’s final request, no funeral or memorial service will be
held. We invite contributions to Cancer Society of Canada in lieu of flowers.

Carol Laverne Hill (Swanson) passed on peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her close family on May 27, 2024. She was born August 17, 1932 in Strome, Alberta, one of five siblings, to Florence and Archie Swanson.

She will be greatly missed by her son, Peter Hill, and daughter, Janet McCracken (Hill); grandchildren, Calum McCracken and Iona Woodhead, and son in law, Matt Woodhead, great grandchildren, Hazel and Theo Woodhead, as well as many nieces and nephews, brother and sister in laws and other family, and friends. Carol will be reunited with her beloved son, Geoffrey, her husband Harold, her sisters, Joyce, Terry, and Phyllis, her brother Gordon, and her mother and father, Florence and Archie, and niece Allison.

Her quiet inner strength and integrity carried her through overseas mission work in Bolivia, and a long nursing career in Bolivia, England and Canada. In embracing a fine arts degree later in life, she discovered a passion for painting and sculpture. She loved her community, her garden, her cat Jellybean, and cared deeply about the welfare of nature and the environment. Her love for her siblings was only surpassed by her dedication to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A service in loving memory of Carol, will be held at Strathcona Baptist Church, Edmonton, June 12, at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her honour to the following: Pilgrims Hospice Society at www.pilgrimshospice.com or the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Donnie Collins 61, passed away on Jun 2, 2024, at Rivercrest Care Centre in Fort Saskatchewan. With his loving wife Robin at his side Donnie lost his battle with cancer. Donnie was born at St. Matha’s Regional Hospital Antigonish, NS; he was the son of the late James Patrick Collins and Kathleen Hazel (Ryan) Collins of Mulgrave NS.

Donnie is survived by the love of his life, his wife Robin, His sons Brandon Collins, Jesse (Melissa) Smith his beloved granddaughters Mia and Sophia, sister Doreen Fougere, sister Mary (Neil) MacLean, brother James (Linda) Collins, as well as many extended family and friends.

Donnie love to fish and hunt it was one of his many passions including spending time with his granddaughters Mia and Sophia. He would love to share stories about their visits and enjoyed every opportunity to spend time with them.
Donnie will be lovely remembered and greatly missed by all that knew him and loved him. At Donnie’s request there will be no service.

On Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024 our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother (Nonnie), sister and aunt passed away peacefully at the age of 91. She leaves to mourn her children, Karen (John Belanger), Donald (Tracy), David (Cheryl), granddaughters Jessica (Chris), Amber, Karly; great grandchildren Ella, Rigel, Penelope (she loved these little souls so much), sister Pat Thompson and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Karl and son Randy.

Lillian was not born to an easy life and could very easily have been a bitter, cold woman. But with the love of her wonderful mother, Ida, she learned that love was the best way to treat others. Ephesians 4:32 best summed up our Mother: “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.”

Lillian was an extra ordinary woman who volunteered her time to various causes including the Misericordia Hospital, the Edmonton Senior Centre and home and school committees. She has received 25 year pins for her volunteer work, as well as a 2016 Minister’s Senior Volunteer Award.

An avid knitter and crafter she was always seen making something for her family or friends and knit mittens for the yearly Servus Credit Union mitten tree.

A true friend to all she met Lillian will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She never betrayed a confidence, could not abide with bullies and always said if you can’t say something nice then don’t say anything at all. She also believed you got more flies with honey than vinegar. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary and there was always a card waiting for you.

Our special thanks go to the staff at 7 West in the Misericordia Hospital for their kindness and professionalism with our Mom during her last days on earth.

Mom would always ask “How did I get so lucky to have such a wonderful family?” And we always responded “We are the lucky ones Mom!” She will be deeply missed, never forgotten and will always bring a smile to our faces when we remember her. Any tears we shed are for ourselves because we miss her so. Until we meet again Mom, WE LOVE YOU.

It is with sad hearts that we share the passing of Eugene John Lupul on May 14, 2023 at the age of 86, surrounded by his family at home. Gene was born June 22, 1938 in Radway, AB. He was a graduate of the University of Alberta earning an Education degree. He was an adventurous world traveller and loved his family dearly.

Gene is survived by his wife, Cecile, of 65 years, daughters Christine MacPherson, Arden James, Andrea Duffield (Steve), brother Jerry Lupul (Ruth) Jonathan, Katherine & David Lupul, grandchildren, Jennifer MacPherson, Chad MacPherson, Isabella Duffield, Joey Sims, step-grandchildren, Jordan, Chandler, Preston & Kelsey Duffield, nieces and nephews, sister-in-law, Anne Derhak, cousins and many friends.

Gene had a long and fruitful 86 years of life and will be remembered by his family and friends with great love and affection.
Not a day will go by that you are not loved or missed.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donation can be made directly to Diabetes Canada or Breast Cancer Canada.

Darren Kent Gudmundson
December 13, 1959 — February 12, 2024
Our hearts are filled with sadness as we announce the sudden passing of Darren (age 64) on February 12, 2024.

He grew up in the City Park neighbourhood in Saskatoon, SK and then attended SIAST. He mastered the Machinist course which he was very proud of. Darren and Sharon moved out to Wainwright AB, to pursue his career. Purchased a beautiful acreage which he was content in his later life just playing in his playhouse fixing up old cars and playing ball with his many beloved dogs.

Darren will be lovingly remembered by his common law spouse Sharon Rowe of Wainwright, Alberta of 30 ½ years. Brother Mark Gudmundson of Estevan, Sk and Lee (Cecile) Gudmundson of Saskatoon, Sk. As well as several other family members, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Not long after of Darren’s passing his younger brother Jason passed away suddenly too. We will miss both so much and plan to celebrate his life and that of Jason Gudmundson who passed away March 11, 2024.

The Celebration of Life for Jason Gudmundson; Darren Gudmundson will be held May 25th, 2024, at 11:00am at St.David’s Trinity Church
3318 Merritt Street, Saskatoon, SK