Following a lengthy battle with dementia, Iris Annie Alice Pawliuk (nee Tkachuk) of Edmonton, Alberta passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the age of 88 years.

Iris will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 69 years, Harry; son Robert (Susanne); grandsons Zachary (Rebecca) and Joshua; siblings Orest and Linda (Roger), sister-in-law Olga; brother-in-law Richard (Marie); as well as numerous relatives and friends.

Iris was predeceased by her parents William and Rachel, siblings John and Sophie (Bob) and sister-in law Ina.

Born and raised in the Andrew, Alberta area, Iris grew up on the farm and then later in Andrew, where she met her lifelong partner Harry; they were married in 1954. Iris and Harry lived in Andrew until 1960 when they moved to Edmonton, and Iris worked at Pacific Western Airlines until the arrival of their son, Robert, in 1966. Iris and Harry started up a distributorship company in 1977, which Iris ran until she was joined by Harry after his retirement from teaching.

Iris excelled as a homemaker, baker, cook and crafter when Rob was young, but she was an especially devoted grandmother (Baba) to her two grandsons, watching them from the sidelines of all their sports and traveling around Alberta for their various championship events. She also enjoyed time with family out at the lake where there was no shortage of feasting, fishing and gardening. Iris (and Harry) enjoyed travelling with her sister Sophie (Bob) hunting for gemstones across the western United States in their
retirement. She also cherished spending time with the “movie gang” going to movies, dinner and travelling on cruises.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Devonshire Care Centre and Rutherford Heights Retirement Residence for their care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories.

In loving memory of Joseph Ovila Leonell Mailhot.
Joe is lovingly survived by his mom Amanda, and daughter Tracie and his grandchildren; as well as his sister Roxanne and her husband Ian; his niece Samantha; nephews Chris and Jace; and great nephew Xavier; his sister Teena; his sister Naomi; and his
nephews Nathan and Trystin.

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we bid farewell to a great man.

Lawrence Roland Edel was born April 22, 1939, in Shevlin, Manitoba and passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, in Edmonton, AB.

He was a peace-loving gentleman who would give so much to others selflessly. Lawrence lost his parents at early age spent time with his older brothers Arnold and Emil until he finished his high school in Roblin, Manitoba. Eventually working in oil/gas industry in Fort St. John he met the love of his life, Ann Neufeld, and legally became Dad to Ann’s two children Bonnie and Brent. Lawrence and Ann were blessed with two more children, Laura (Laurie) and Mark.

His family and friends were most important in his life and brought so much joy when his children, grandchildren and extended family and friends came for coffee or supper. He coached baseball, volunteered at soup kitchens, help fix homes for neighbors and
volunteered at Habitat for Humanity. He spent many years gracefully caring for Ann when she fell sick.

Lawrence is survived by his children, Bonnie (Menno), Brent (Satomi), Mark (Sandy), Derek (Gail) and their special grandchildren, Ryan (Stacy), Jordan, Nolan, Sarah, Erik and his great granddaughter Pearl.

He was predeceased by his parents, his young daughter Laurie, and his wife of 53 years Ann Edel.

A memorial service will be held December 29th at the Concordia Lutheran Church
5420 19a Ave NW, Edmonton, AB.
Service will be held at 11am with coffee and snacks afterwards.

He raised me up, A man that always gave us unconditional love. We thank you William John Kerr (Dad), you left this world on November 26, 2023 and we know you jumped on Auntie Mavis’ coat tails. I pray that you all are watching over us.

God bless my sweet father, we will be forever grateful for you. You were the most loving Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend anyone could have ever asked for. Predeceased by his beautiful wife Wilma and his oldest son Ian, and many
others he loved.

We wish to express our gratitude to the palliative team at St Josephs Auxiliary Hospital for their strength and compassion.

A celebration of life will be shared with family and close friends in the near future. God Bless Dad.

Muriel Rynierse (nee Beaulieu)
DOB: June 24, 1953
DOD: November 7, 2023
Birthplace: Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB.
Lived: Sherwood Park, AB.
Predeceased by her mother Bernice Read, on December 13, 2012

Muriel brought a big smile wherever she went. She lit up a room. Her care and generosity was felt by many she graced in her daily life. She was adored and respected by her friends and family. Her colleagues admired her seemingly effortless competency. She was a very hard worker and met challenges courageously.

A fairly recent re-discoverer of her Metis heritage has opened a whole new chapter of pride and reconciliation for her and her lineage.

She was a doting and loving mother and grandmother. Spending time with her two
children and grandchildren gave her tremendous joy and fulfillment. She was often in their company, they greatly lament her absence.

At her core she was a dedicated and loving wife to her husband, of 52 years, Jon Rynierse. Married Oct 9, 1971. She is survived by their son, Jordan (Jennifer) and
daughter, Tiffany (Carl) and their 6 grandchildren: Bailey, Eden, Jasper, Finnegan, Sullivan and Serenity.

Muriel was a Jehovah’s Witness and held a hope of resurrection in an earthly paradise as promised in the bible in Revelation 21:4 “He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor death be any more. The former things have passed away”.

On Monday, November 27th, 2023, we said goodbye to our
amazing mom, grandmother, wife, aunt, and friend. Margo lived her life with purpose and passion, and her presence in our
everyday lives will be missed.

Her husband, Bruce, son Brent (Diana) and daughter Kim (Lionel) along with her grandchildren Ty, Mya, Liam, and Kiana will do their best to honour her memory in everything they do. Her favourite saying was, “anything worth doing is worth doing to the best of your ability.” Her work ethic and determination were an inspiration to us all.

Margo was a trailblazer. She was one of the first women to graduate from the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Alberta. She was the captain and setter on the
U of A Panda’s volleyball team. As an educator she taught Phys. Ed., Math, and Science and finished her career as a school counsellor. As a community leader, she organized, managed, and coached multiple sports teams and hosted many block parties. She played badminton and tennis at the Royal Glenora and was a member of several bridge clubs throughout the years. Margo over-celebrated and everything. and she and Bruce were known for throwing epic parties.

She loved being outdoors: gardening, suntanning, reading, and spending her summers at the cabin on Pigeon Lake. Margo was famous for her cooking, baking, and amazing
holiday dinners. She was the ultimate cheerleader and gave the biggest hugs. She never missed one of her kids’ sporting events and was always the most enthusiastic fan. She made sure to always tell her family how proud she was of them and how much she loved them.

If you know any of us, you know Margo. Our teammates, friends, teachers, and
neighbours all enjoyed visiting and laughing with her. There was no one like her. Our hearts are shattered, but we know that mom would tell us that she’s ok and we’ll be ok. We will carry her love and lessons with us forever.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, December 10th from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. upstairs at The Workshop Eatery located at 2003 91 St SW in Edmonton. In true Wyley fashion it will be an open-house-style event – drop in whenever and stay as long as you can. We would love to see you. Food and drinks will be provided and some stories, laughs, and tears will be shared.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories by calling 1-866-950-5465 or emailing giving@alzheimer.ab.ca.

We love you, Mom.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mum and Grandma, Jean Ann Booth. Jean passed away surrounded by loved ones.

Born on January 21st 1944 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire England. She was predeceased by her parents Jack and Eliza Crookes, husband Peter Booth and her Brother In Law Armando Esteves.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son Paul (Amanda) Midwood , her daughter Lisa (Gary) Read. Her cherished Grandsons Jack Midwood (Katie), Joshua, Justin and Jonah Read. She also leaves her sister Rita Esteves, nephews Steven and Stuart and niece Lynne. Also her cherished four legged friend Barney.

Even though Jean emigrated to Canada she always remained true to her Yorkshire
heritage. You could always find her with a cup of Tea and a biscuit. Tea Love?

As per Jeans request, there will be no formal service. Cremation has taken place, and her final resting place will be West Yorkshire, England.

Family would like to thank all the staff at Chateau Vitaline Beaumont for the care,
patience and countless cups of tea they made her. We would like to thank the nursing staff who cared for her in the final hours of her life and your kindness will not be forgotten.

Barry Raymond Blumenschein, 61, passed away unexpectedly on November 23rd, 2023. Even though he was taken away from this world too soon, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all of his family and friends.

Barry was born May 26th, 1962 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to Charlene Harvey, along with his brother Brian Blumenschein. Their family moved to Edmonton, where they met Bob and Tina Blumenschein, and their two families were completed with Lorianne.

Barry is survived by his beautiful loving wife of 35 years, Terrey, and their children Raymond (Haley), Cassandra (Nathan), Jennifer (Landon), Brandon, and their fur baby Kiwi.

Barry met the love of his life, Terrey, while working at Levi Strauss in Brandtford, Ontario. They married on November 26th, 1988 in Burford, Ontario. After their honeymoon to Niagara Falls, they moved to Sherwood Park, where they lived in their family home for 35 years. It was a busy home full of love, laughter, and many great memories.

Barry enjoyed his career as a Chief Power Engineer for 32 years at Alsco until his recent retirement. He was well loved by all of his coworkers and was a highly respected member of his work family.

Barry was known for his love of marathons and ran over 30 half marathons all across North America. His love of running took him and Terrey on numerous memorable vacations. Barry could always be counted on to call up for a great conversation, to watch an Oilers game with, or just to crack a cold one with and share some laughs.

The service for Barry will be an intimate gathering as per his request. In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada 1200-2300 Yonge St, Box 2414 Toronto, ON M4P1E4, in memory of Barry Blumenschein.