With profound sadness the family of Lyndon D. Fleming
announces his passing on June 8, 2023 at the age of 58.

Lyndon was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario where he began his career in roofing with his uncle Frank Trombley. Lyndon went on to become a Red Seal Sheet Metal Journeyman. He was a proud, hard-working, well-respected member of the SMWU Local 8 in Edmonton and Local 30 in Toronto. Lyndon was also an avid learner who excelled in every additional trade ticket he acquired at George Brown College (Toronto) and N.I.A.T. (Edmonton). He most recently graduated from the HVAC Specialist program at N.I.A.T. with Distinction.

Although Lyndon’s heart often pulled him back to Ontario, he had found his home in Edmonton, Alberta. He hoped to retire in Northern Ontario, closer to his family, but his life with us was cut short before he could enjoy a well earned and well deserved retirement.

Lyndon was a member of many fellowships in Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto where he was committed to help, support and mentor anyone in need with understanding,
compassion and gratitude for all that he had received.

Lyndon’s strong faith and Christian values guided and sustained him throughout his life and provided great strength, courage and grace when faced with cancer, a battle he fought valiantly, but one he could not win.

Lyndon was predeceased by his father, Arthur Balfe Fleming and survived by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Fleming (nee Trombley), brother George Fleming, sister Carolyn Rutetzki, sister Susanne Fleming, many cousins and many friends. Lyndon is remembered for his calm, quiet nature and as someone who always made time to listen when someone needed to share.

Visitation will be held at the Mangan Funeral Home Beaverton on Saturday June 17th from 11a.m until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1p.m. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery Beaverton to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider performing a simple act of kindness in Lyndon’s honour, as Lyndon was a strong believer in paying it forward.

Valery Lane passed away quietly on May 28, 2023 at The Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton at the age of 86.

Val was born in Fairview, Alberta to Lillian and John Craig, and raised mostly in northern Alberta. She loved country music,
western movies and books, visiting with family and friends and a good joke. She also loved animals dearly and had many special pets through the years.

Val is survived by her loving husband Sherman Lane. She also leaves to mourn her loss three daughters – Madeline (Andy), Debi (Dan) and Sherry; five sons – Ken (Michelle), Alan, Dean (Bev), Gordon (Wendy) and Faron (Collette), 22 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, one sister Madeline Kornak and many nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Val was pre-deceased by her parents, John and Lillian Craig; one brother, Ken and three sisters, Gloria, Mavis and Shirley; parents in law Charlie and Dorothy Lane; sister in law, Lois Fisher and grand daughter Amanda. There will be a service for Val at a later date.

Edwin James Ward, July 28, 1936 to June 7, 2023

Edwin died peacefully on June 7, 2023. He is survived by his
loving wife of 65 years, Eileen Ward; his loyal and loving cat Jasper; his children, Shaun Ward (Lisa Kozak), Brendon Ward
(Jo-Anne), Darron Ward (Louise Langevin), and Janine Ward; his former daughter in law Irene Ward (Andre Dupre); his sisters in law, Ruth Ward and Joan Ward; his grandchildren; his great grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; his extended family, friends, colleagues, NAIT students, Funakoshi Karate students, and neighbours here in Canada, in South Africa and around the world.

He is predeceased by his parents Mary and William Ward, sister Kathleen Crerar,
brother in law Hugh Crerar, brother Ken Ward, brother Bill Ward, and his beautiful granddaughter Miranda Ward.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation or your favourite animal charity.

According to his wishes no Funeral will be held. We will have a celebration of his life later this summer.

With immense sorrow and heavy hearts, we convey the painful news of the passing of our beloved Al Neil—cherished Father, Grandfather, Husband, Uncle, Son, Brother, and Friend.

Al departed from this world on November 22, 2022, following a stroke. He leaves behind a legacy of love and is survived by his
devoted wife of 42 years, Carol, their children Jen (Jeremy) and Chris (Nicole), and his beloved grandchildren—Sydnee, Griffin, Luke, and Noah. Al’s loving mother, Esther, and his brothers Joe (Ginette), Dan (Trish), and Gary (Beryl), along with sister-in-laws Betty and Theresa (Doug) and numerous nieces and nephews, mourn his loss. He joins his late father, Carmen, mother-in-law Lena, and brother Bob in eternal rest.

Al was a man who effortlessly won the affection of all those who knew him. His warm presence, engaging conversations, and infectious laughter endeared him to everyone he encountered. In 1974, Al relocated to Alberta, where fate introduced him to Carol in 1975. Their union in June 1980 marked the beginning of a remarkable journey, as they built a life together in Sherwood Park, raising their family and forging cherished memories.

A passionate fisherman, Al’s love for fishing was a defining aspect of his life. His sheer dedication to spending a day on the water knew no bounds. Following retirement, Al found joy working at Cabelas, where his role in the fishing department never felt like work. Countless summers were devoted to camping and fishing, and he derived great pleasure from playing cribbage, always making time for a game or two. Al held a special place in his heart for dogs, and only a week after his passing, his loyal companion, Ruby, joined him in the beyond. As a family, we find solace in the belief that they are now reunited.

Above all, Al held family in the highest regard, extending unwavering support and
selflessness to those he loved. Expressing his affection through actions rather than words, he was ever-present for his family—offering rides, attending sporting events and dance shows, sharing family dinners, and spending quality time with his adored
grandchildren, often engaging in lively tickle fights that brought smiles and laughter to all. Furthermore, Al shared a remarkable connection with Santa Claus in the North Pole, eagerly assisting him during the holiday season. His dedication to this cause was evident in the extensive preparations he made throughout the year.

Al’s absence leaves an indelible void in the hearts of all who cherished him. The family
extends their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at the U of A Neuro ICU who cared for Al during his final moments. A celebration of Al’s life will take place on Sunday, June 25th, 2023, at the Ardrossan Senior Centre (21 Queen Street Ardrossan, AB) from 1-4 in the afternoon. A brief program will commence shortly after one, followed by an
invitation for all to stay and partake in Al’s favorite card game, Cribbage. In lieu of
flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to Santa’s Anonymous.

Remembering Al, a true people person who found joy in life’s simple pleasures, we
encourage you to honor his memory by gathering together. Play a few rounds of cards, savor a refreshing beer with clam, indulge in some mouthwatering BBQ ribs, relish a
generous bowl of ice cream, and venture out onto the water to reel in a catch. In these moments, as you miss him the most, may Al’s spirit reside within you, bringing solace and preserving the everlasting bond you shared.

James Edward (Ted) Lewis died at age 82 on September 12, 2022 at the Pilgrims Hospice in Edmonton Alberta.

Ted was born in Montreal on July 12, 1940 and lived there until leaving to attend Acadia University in Nova Scotia. During a
hiatus from University, Ted worked for Sun Life Assurance Company in Montreal until returning to Acadia and graduating with a BSC in 1964.

Ted then went on to graduate studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He received his Masters degree in 1967 and a PhD in Mathematics in 1970.

It was in Halifax that he met and married his wife Vivian. He has two daughters Robin (Dennis) and Megan. His two grandsons Eric and Ian were the apples of his eye and brought him great joy.

Following a post doctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia (1970-1972), Ted joined the staff at the University of Alberta as a sessional employee, eventually
becoming a full time tenured staff member. He retired in 2005 as an Associate Professor and was awarded the title of Professor Emeritus.

Ted’s area of research was Functional Analysis and Geometry and while he continued to publish papers, his interest gradually shifted to how math could be taught properly to young students. He had a knack for making math interesting and for convincing students that it was something that could be enjoyed rather than dreaded. He was passionate about showing Education students the fundamentals of how to teach math effectively to children, and was instrumental in the introduction of Math Fairs for elementary school students.

After his retirement in 2005 he remained wholeheartedly involved in the SNAP Math Fair program and the annual SNAP Math Fair Workshop at the Banff BIRS Centre. Because of his passion and dedication the workshop was named the Ted Lewis Snap Math Fair in his honour in 2007.

Ted’s retirement also accorded him the freedom to travel. He enjoyed many trips to Europe, and trips to China, the Caribbean and Mexico with his wife, family, and friends.

Ted was a competent amateur artist, magician and banjo player. He had been interested in magic from a very young age and amused his and other children with it for years. He built his first banjo when he was a teenager and used it until he could buy himself a long necked Pete Seeger model Vega which he played for the rest of his life. He managed to
incorporate these interests into his presentations to great effect.

Ted’s ashes will be scattered on 23 June, 2023 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in the
presence of his family. A celebration of his life with be held on 24 June, 2023 from
2 pm – 4 pm at his home for anyone wanting to attend.

For those that wish to do so Ted can be honoured by doing a fun math puzzle with the children in your life, or by a donation to The Roozen Family Pilgrims Hospice in Edmonton.

A loving memorial of John Steve Sokolotosky who passed away on May 26, 2023.

John was welcomed on July 19, 1952 to his loving parents Doris and Steve Sokolotosky, and his 3 loving sisters Mary Ann, Irene, and Joan.

When John was 14, they moved onto the Kozub homestead where he lived until his
passing. As a youngster, he helped out on the family farm raising cow, pigs, and geese. John and his sisters have, and had, wonderful memories of their younger years.

John excelled in academics receiving many trophies during his school years. He was
valedictorian in his graduating year 1970 at H A Kostak school in Smoky Lake. John
attended the University of Alberta for his teaching degree and then found his love and passion for carpentry. He built houses in and around Smoky Lake. John worked in the
oilfield for many years doing carpentry and scaffolding. During that time, he made lots of friends that knew him as “Smoky”. The guys always wanted to see his tag on the
scaffolding before using it.

He met his gal Sal in 1995, they were married in 1999 and spent 24 wonderful years of marriage together. With his gal Sal, John got 7 children Liz, Frank, Pam, Tara, Chris, Yvonne, and Victoria. Then throughout the years he got 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

John enjoyed his children and grandchildren when they came to visit. Swimming lessons, parades, teaching them to drive, mow grass, and pick weeds. John enjoyed gardening with Sal – especially hilling his potatoes and picking broad beans.

John was survived by his gal Sal (wife), his 7 children, 1 niece and 4 nephews, 12
grandkids, and 3 great grandkids. John was also survived by his sister Mary Ann and his sister Irene. He was predeceased by his mother Doris, father Steve, and his sister Joan, and aunt and uncles.

At his request, there will be no memorial service or celebration of life, but we know we will celebrate with John in the future. For now, we encourage everyone to have a beer in memory of John.

He will be remembered fondly by his family and friends.
Love you – Sal

Mom broke everyone’s heart the day she left. After celebrating 90 years here she knew it was time to go. She was tired , she knew her mom and dad and son Paul were all waiting with open arms.

She retired from a long career with the airlines (Wardair, Pacific airlines then Canadian Airlines). After leaving the family farm in Saskatchewan, the family moved to the “big city” as she referred to it. She married a Air Force man but sadly divorced after 30 years, but kept the family of 6 kids together the best she could.

This is not good-bye mom, just until we meet again… We all love you and miss you xoxoxoxo

Lorna Jean Smith, nee Campbell, died at her home in Vegreville on
17 May 2023. She was predeceased by her husband Oliver (1991) and her infant sons, William and Donald (1953).

Lorna was a strong, hard-working, fiercely independent woman that had a thirst for knowledge and a great curiosity about all kinds of things. She said she wanted to live to see what the next century would bring.

She was an avid reader, a gardener, a great cook and, more than that, she was a kind and generous person, always willing to help someone in need.

Lorna is survived by her daughters, Karen, Margaret and Joann, and by her four
grandchildren, Lucas, Carmen, Rebecca and Travis. She will be sorely missed.

It is with unspeakable sorrow that the family of Paul Cairney
announces his passing Friday, May 12, 2023, at the age of 56.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. June 2, 2023, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 13131-86 Street, with a reception to follow, at 12:30 p.m., Polish Hall, 10960 -104 Street.

Paul was an adventurer, daredevil, comedian, romantic and a hero of Shakespearian magnitude.

He loved and excelled at being a brother, brother-in-law, son, nephew, and cousin but most of all loved being an uncle. His nieces and nephews — and their children — had
special relationships with their Uncle Paul. To them he was an icon and a trusted friend and advisor who listened deeply and respectfully and spoke to them in plain terms — as was his way.

His love of travel began at the age of 18 with a trip to Mexico, followed by off-the-
beaten-path travels in Africa, and then repeated extensive journeys to Southeast Asia, particularly to Ko Siboya, Thailand. There, Paul became part of a tight-knit international community whose members migrated to Siboya frequently and remained in contact year round, chatting or playing guitar together online. Siboya was truly his sanctuary, his
literal home away from home. He cherished the close relationships he had with members of the Siboya community.

Paul was a compulsive helper who decided at a very early age to pursue a career in
emergency medical services. He worked hard, suffered setbacks and disappointments and, as he always did, pressed on. He completed his paramedic program at NAIT with a grade average of 92.7. He became known among the EMS profession for his compassion and commitment to providing excellent care to countless thousands of people in crisis.

Paul’s professional colleagues — paramedics, EMTs, nurses, doctors and other front-line workers — were more than that. They are dear friends. Family. Shift changes often
signalled feasts or marathon video game sessions. They worked together and travelled the world together. There’s little question they were the air he breathed.

He was creative, pouring himself into playing guitar and singing. He was an exceptional cook — the word barely describes his approach to food, his talent at creating a
magnificent meal, and the immense pleasure he took in sharing it with loved ones.

Paul devoured books and was an avid theatre-goer. He was at various points an
accomplished mountain biker, rock climber, spelunker, back-country hiker.
Whatever activity he was engaged in it was not merely for the adventure, but for his love of the friends he made in the process.

Paul is predeceased by his loving parents, John and Flore, and his sister, Ann-Marie.

He is survived by brothers Michael, David and Richard (Katarina Bozic) Cairney, his twin sister Eleanor Nonay, and the love of his life, Lucy Rojek; and by nieces and nephews Holly, Ashly and Dylan Green, Travis Cairney, Sarah and Theresa Grant and Quinn Nonay; and his grand-niece and nephews Simone Benoit and Liam and Ayden Green, and grand-nephews Isaac and Owen Green and Ellie and Piper Schmidt, and a great grand-niece, Eleanor Benoit.

Paul will live forever in our hearts, in our memories, and in the stories we tell of him. He lives in the lyrics and melody of the songs we sing, he lives in the aroma and the flavour of the food we eat and the wine we drink, he lives in the tears that well up in our eyes, in the ache that pierces our hearts, and the shortness of breath we feel when hysterical
laughter overcomes us. He lives in the enduring impact of the kindness and compassion he seemed to have in endless supply.

Paul was committed to quality education and supporting young people making their way into the EMS profession. He would not have wanted to see a smart young person miss a chance at getting into the profession because of financial need.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation towards Student Awards in the Primary Care Paramedic program at NAIT, in memory of Paul Cairney.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Ike Janzen announces his passing. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Vera, children Ian, Danielle (Clayton) and Jeremy (Kaitlyn), grandchildren Layla, Isabelle, Madilyn, Clayton Jr and Hayden.

Ike was predeceased by his parents Aron and Anna as well as siblings Anne, Mary, Tina, Helen, Aron, Dave and Jake. He is survived by John, Abe, Freda, Herb and Agnes.

Ike was born in Coaldale Alberta but grew up on a farm near Glenwood where he learned to work. At age 17 he applied that work ethic to a job on the rigs where he worked his way up to Oil Company Representative. Ike left the oil patch in 1987 and with a partner purchased bankrupt Quality Car Wash in Edmonton. After several years he continued on his own and built up a thriving business. He retired in 2009 at age 68.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ike’s memory may be made to the ALS Society of Alberta or the Robin Hood Association.

The family extends their gratitude to the staff in Emergency and Units 17 & 15 at Sturgeon Hospital for the kind, patient care Ike received.

Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM, June 15, 2023, at Heartland Alliance Church, 53105 – Highway 21, Sherwood Park.