It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kain Milakovic on February 20, 2025, at the age of 42 years. Kain was born in February 1983 to Val and Debbie Milakovic.

Kain will be in the thoughts of his numerous extended family members and many dear friends. He will be remembered for his infectious laugh and warm smile.

Kain was welcomed into heaven by his mother, Debbie; aunt, Danica; and best friend and brother, Mark. He is survived by his father, Valentin Milakovic.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday March 30, 2025 at the St. Albert Legion (6 Tache Street) from 2-4pm.

In Loving Memory of Danielle Walters

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Danielle Walters on March 23, 2025, at the age of 49.

Dani was a vibrant, social soul with a quick wit and a heart that welcomed everyone she met. She had a special way of bringing laughter into any room and formed friendships with ease. She loved spending time with family and friends. Some of her happiest moments were spent in Fairmont, BC, where she and her family shared many cherished memories.

Dani faced life’s challenges with resilience, battling addiction and complex medical issues. Her strength was a testament to her spirit, and she leaves behind a message of hope: Never give up on life.

She leaves behind her father, Ron Walters; her sister, Taylor McFarlane; her brother-in-law, Chris McFarlane; and her three nieces, Emma, Makena, and Willow, whom she adored. Dani was a devoted daughter, sister, auntie, and friend, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Terry Bader and Pam Brlekobich for their love and care during the final chapter of her life.

A private celebration of Dani’s life will be held for family and close friends. For those unable to attend in person, livestream details will be posted on her Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Teen Challenge, a program that was dear to Dani’s heart in supporting individuals overcoming addiction, or to Zoe’s Animal Rescue, in honor of her love for dogs.

May she rest in peace, forever in our hearts.

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mark Dzenick announces his sudden passing on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 64 years.

Mark will be forever loved and deeply missed by his devoted wife of 32 years, Monica; and their three cherished daughters: Mara, Mariana, and Marina. He is lovingly remembered by his mother, Johanne; brothers, Timothy (Cherisse) and Michael (Laura); sister, Andrea (Daniel); father-in-law, Mario (Luisa); sisters-in-law, Manuela (Robert) and Marzia (Farhad); and by many extended family members and close friends whose lives he touched with his warmth, intellect, and generous spirit.

Mark was born in January of 1961, and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, where he earned both a Bachelor of Commerce and a Law Degree from the University of Alberta. His career and passion for global affairs eventually took him to Geneva, Switzerland, where he met the love of his life, Monica. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with love, purpose, and laughter, and raised their family with unwavering devotion.

He was predeceased by his father, Russell; and his beloved mother-in-law, Maria Grazia.

Keeping with his family’s wishes, Mark will be cremated, and his ashes will be returned to Switzerland, where he made his home and built the life he treasured most.

A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Edmonton. All are welcome to attend.

A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Chateau Louis Conference Centre, Edmonton. All who knew and loved Mark are welcome to attend and share in honouring his memory.

Kindly RSVP by March 30, 2025, by emailing Monica Dzenick at markdzenickmemorialfund@gmail.com, to help the family plan the gathering.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support funeral expenses and Mark’s daughters’ education. Contributions can be directed to a dedicated account arranged by his family. Please contact Monica Dzenick (at the email above) for further details.

In Loving Memory of Patricia Mae (Mohler) Smith
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Patricia (Patsy Mohler) Smith, who entered eternal rest on March 20, 2025, at Devonshire Care Centre. In her final years, Pat faced a battle with dementia exhibiting the same quiet courage, faith and grace that defined her life, reminding us all that despite her failing memory, love endured above all else.
She leaves behind her devoted husband Austin, children Jackie, Susanne (Robert), Michael, and her cherished grandsons, Cameron, Zachary (Rebecca), Joshua, as well as extended family and numerous friends. Pat was predeceased by her parents Clement Francis and Nellie Mae, her brother Dennis, sister Shirley and her husband Pat MacArthur, and son-in-law, Ralph Wilson.
Born on January 9, 1937, she was raised on the Mohler farm just east of Camrose. Pat benefited from her farming background where she learned the values of hard work, cooking and gardening skills and an appreciation for the simple things that truly matter. She was a woman of indomitable strength, matched only by her razor-sharp wit and enjoyment of a well told story. Generous to a fault, while giving and helping her family and friends, she genuinely loved people – particularly those with common sense, honesty, and humility.
Following high school and a teaching certificate earned at the University of Alberta, Pat taught school at Camrose, Devon and Edmonton. On July 19, 1958, Pat married her high school love, Austin, beginning a partnership that would endure nearly 67 years, persevering through life’s many ups and downs. Together they raised their three children in the community of Lansdowne where they developed an appreciation for close neighbours and lasting friendships. Pat was a stalwart volunteer, teaching figure skating, raising money at bingos and casinos, and hosting her friends for afternoons of bridge.
Pat was the kind of wife and mother who was true to her beliefs and values, rooted in her faith and her strong Catholic upbringing. She was loving, kind, generous, fiercely protective and she was the heartbeat of our family—the one who remembered every birthday, showed up with soup when you were sick, and made holidays feel like magic, always.
While we grieve her passing, we take comfort in knowing her suffering is over, and she is now in the presence of her Lord. Her legacy of faith, love, and laughter will live on in all of us and we will miss her deeply, remember her fondly, and carry her with us always.
Our family is deeply grateful to the dedicated caregivers at Rutherford Heights Retirement Residence and Devonshire Seniors Centre, whose kindness, compassion, and gentle presence brought comfort and dignity to Pat in her final years.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish, 210 Haddow Close, Edmonton, AB, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM. A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
“Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.” — Matthew 25:23

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Harmon Duncan on Friday, March 15, 2025 at the age of 90 years. He was the man of honor at his wonderful 90th Birthday Celebration held at the Duncan Homestead in September 2024.

Harmon was married to his lovely wife and life companion Lou (Hoffmann) for over 65 years until her passing in December 2020. They have two children Pennie (Verne) and Rory (Lorette) and Morgan.

Harmon and Lou were very strong, hard working, devoted parents who did everything for their family. They lived on an acreage near Duffield, Alberta for many years. Everyone was always welcome at the house and we have many fond memories of sharing good food, chatting and laughing together. Harmon and Lou had many friends and adventures as snowbirds in Yuma, Arizona. They built a life together filled with love, family and lasting friendships.

Harmon was born on September 2, 1934 at Blue Ridge, Alberta and grew up on the family homestead. His parents were Robert Duncan born at Mt. Zion, Minnesota and Nancy (Jones) born at Lac Ste. Anne, Alberta. He was the second oldest of 10 children Charlie, Harmon, Chan, Ernie, Ray, Keri, Bobby, Gord, Trudi and Grace. He is survived by Keri (John), Gord and Grace (Steve).

Harmon worked construction and as a millwright for TransAlta Utilities at the Wabamun Plant until his retirement. With strong steady hands he took on the most challenging jobs with precision and excellence. He was very mechanically inclined and could fix anything with a motor. He also found time to work on friends’ vehicles and equipment. He was always there to help when asked, no matter the circumstances.

Harmon was not your typical 90 year old. He was very independent, strong willed, physically fit and active. He never really retired and with his strong passion for golf, continued to work and play at various golf courses in the summer. His fondness of the great outdoors enabled him to enjoy fishing, hunting and camping. He was an avid Oilers fan, a good pool player and liked all things western, movies, music and rodeos.

Harmon brought kindness, good humor, a sense of fun and laughter to all those who knew him. His favorite spot was sitting around the campfire at the Duncan Homestead cabin, sharing memories and good times. He had a remarkable memory to relay detailed stories of his past with family and friends.

Thank you for the kindness and care received by the staff at Salem Manor Nursing Home in Leduc, Alberta.

Harmon requested cremation take place at Simply Cremations in Edmonton, Alberta.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Duncan Homestead on the July long weekend 2025.

Harmon will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. May we find comfort in our many wonderful memories of Harmon. He will be forever in our hearts.

John Francis Carline. 1943- 2025
John is survived by his wife Sally, children Joanne (Duncan) Vickers, Michael (Sara) Carline and grandchildren Ian, Maren, Simon, Jonathan and Blake; sisters Mary and Catherine, brother Paul and families in the UK.
John was an animal lover so donations in his name to the Edmonton Cold Weather Animal Rescue Society or to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT would be appreciated.

William was born in Edmonton the second youngest of eight children of Molly and Patrick Murphy. At a young age the family moved to (Rocky) Rochester, north of Edmonton, to establish a homestead. William became accustomed to the hard work of a homestead life, a trademark that would serve him well for the rest of his 96 years of life. William later farmed in various areas of Northern Alberta until he was stricken with a severe medical condition that required major surgery and a long stay in hospital. This medical incident caused William to sell his land, vehicles and equipment to pay for this medical expense as there was no universal health care at that time. William went on to work for various companies as a mechanic, handyman and supervisor. He was once told that he was the best worker but the worst supervisor as he would rather just do the job himself and get it done.

Uncle Bill’s hunting was legendary as he would walk many miles back in the bush and shoot a moose then call the nephews to help pack the beast out. We suggested that he carry a salt shaker and just eat it on the spot.

William was an excellent bowler and won the world championship five pin bowling in 1975. This was an incredible feat given that Bill had lost his thumb on his dominant hand but it made him the only bowler to be a gold medal winner without a thumb.

William will be remembered for his kind gentle spirit, his willingness to help others and for the true gentleman that he was.

Rest well Uncle Bill

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Natalie Gruzin announce her sudden passing on March 13, 2025 at the age of 39 years. Although saddened by her unexpected passing, Natalie’s family finds comfort in knowing that Natalie will live on through her donation to the HOPE program.

Natalie will always be missed by her family: daughter, Ava; son, Dean; parents, Eugene and Bernadette; brother, Ryan; the father of her children, Mitch; grandmother of her children, Grandma Sharon; maternal grandmother, Yvonne Theroux; as well as extended family and many dear friends.

Natalie was predeceased by her son, Sam; paternal grandparents, Paul and Helena Gruzin; and maternal grandfather, Phillip Theroux.

A Memorial Service honouring Natalie’s Life will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00pm at the Capilano Community Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Natalie may be made to the Adeara Recovery, Box 68169, 162 Bonnie Doon, Edmonton, AB T6C 4N6.