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.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother after her courageous battle with cancer.

Mavis is survived by her two daughters, Janice (Peter) and Leslie and her son Stephen, as well as by her partner of over 40 years, Roger Dougherty. Also, she leaves behind her grandchildren Lindsay, Michael and Ingrid (Ebe) as well as her great grand-daughters Jasper and Kaylie.

Mavis will also be greatly missed by Roger’s children Doug (Sandra), Bruce (Cynthia), Brent (Sherri), and Dianne (Keith), as well as by her nieces (Ann and Kathy), cousins (Christine and Rick), neighbors, and many good friends.

Mavis was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and lived her early years as a young girl in the small, friendly and thriving town of Govan, near Last Mountain Lake, Saskatchewan, where the family often visited for summer fun. Mavis was the youngest family member, having 3 sisters Marjorie, Edna, Norma and her brother Douglas.

After retirement in 1995, Mavis and Roger traveled extensively throughout Canada and the United States with their RV. They made many good friends along the way, playing bridge, camping and enjoying life. Arizona was a favorite destination during the winter months and we are grateful that Mavis experienced these opportunities.
Mom really loved her daily swims in the pool, enjoying life with Roger and playing bridge with friends at their winter oasis in Yuma.

Mavis was a very compassionate, kind, generous and loving person who always looked for qualities of goodness in everyone. She was the best mother and friend who always made sure that we had everything we needed, caring for us and giving her ever-lasting, unconditional love.

In addition to being a loving partner, companion, mother, friend and neighbor, Mavis was a patriotic Canadian and very proud Albertan.

She was an avid reader of current events and various thriller novels and enjoyed movies (especially older ones featuring her favorite actors like Clint Eastwood and actress Audrey Hepburn).

Mom always took great joy and appreciation in antiques, flowers, and driving her car. Her cooking and baking skills were fantastic, providing the family with many great delicious meals, treats and special-occasion dinners.

Mavis loved nature, dogs, children and her town of Sherwood Park. Her favorite bird,
appropriately, was the polite, cute and friendly chickadee.

However difficult our loss is, we take comfort in knowing that Mom is now with our Heavenly Father.

Special thanks go to her caregivers, and especially to her nurse, Peyton, who epitomizes the definition of professionalism and compassion.

As requested by Mavis, there will be no formal service. A celebration of life will be held at a date and location to be determined.

Any contributions or donations can be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or to Canadian Blood Services.

On November 18, 2023 at the age of 68, Gloria McIntosh got her wings and went to walk with the Angels.

She was predeceased by her parents Loverne and Anne; brothers, George, William, Richard and Victor; sister, Shirley. Gloria will be remembered by her daughters Angela, Cynthia and Elena;
grandchildren Mason, Darcy, Breyanna, Nic, Sam and Nathan; brothers Leo and David; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Gloria liked adventure and wasn’t one to shy away from a challenge. She loved to travel and try new experiences. She was known for her road trips and you never knew where you were going to end up when you tagged along. She worked as an Educational Assistant for the last 15 years and enjoyed helping the children reach their goals and looked forward to all their stories.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at University of Alberta Botanic Garden 51227 AB-60, Parkland County.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made online to the United Way – Tools for School program.

It is with heavy hearts, the family of Geri Meeks regret to inform of the loss our Mother, grandmother, great grandmother.

Geri Meeks was born August 9, 1940 and passed away peacefully at the tender age of 83, on November 19, 2023 with her only daughter by her side.

Geri will be dearly missed by her life partner Ned Brick, daughter Robin (Donnie),
grandson Jesse (Melissa) and 2 beautiful great granddaughters Mia and Sophia Smith. Siblings Marie, Sharon (Rob), Wade (Michelle) and Cindy (Richard). Ned’s children Rhonda (Tavis), Jared (Jenny) and grandchildren David, Zachary, Jessica, Warren and Conrad.

Geri was known for her love of animals, especially her dog Molly and her cat Jake.

Geri will be dearly missed by her immediate family and friends.

There will not be a service, or memorial service, just a private family celebration of life.

Barbara May Louhela
July 5, 1938-November 12,2023

Lori, Terry and Kathy are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother Barbara May Louhela. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was predeceased by her husband Gary Louhela, her parents Myron and Lillie Crosbie, and her brother Kenny.

She leaves to mourn her beloved daughters Lori Louhela (Dave Chapman), Terry Louhela (Houde), Kathy (Syl) Kucher, grandsons Tyler and Adam Houde, and sister Lorna Smith (Crosbie). Mom also leaves to mourn the family and close friends she gathered throughout her life.

Mom was born in Rocky Mountain House and spent the majority of her life in the Bow Valley. After marrying, Mom & Dad lived in Canmore while raising their family.

As kids growing up in Canmore our home was often full. Everyone seemed to gravitate there, as Moms’s door was always open. She made it a safe place to land for whoever needed it.

Throughout her life, family and friends were drawn to her because of her beautiful smile, her warmth and her sense of humour. Her big heart, words of advice (even when unsolicited) and spunky spirit always invited you in for that hug.

Nothing made Mom happier than having her “three chicks” by her side. We had a special bond that others frequently commented on. Whenever that happened we would look at her, smile, and say “yes we do”. We were truly blessed.

Ty and Adam are so very fortunate to have had their “Grams” be such an integral part of their early lives. Her endless love and strong influence helped them become the young men they are today. She was so proud of them and they will miss her immensely.

Mom was so fortunate to have had the best, most compassionate medical teams, including Dr Michelle Paradis and her amazing staff at Snowy Owl Medical Clinic and Dr Michael Wong of the hematology clinic at the PLC. The staff at Rockyview Lodge were like family. Mom formed special bonds that will not be forgotten. The palliative care teams guided us through difficult times with kindness. We could not have navigated this journey without you all.

At moms request there will be no funeral service. A celebration of her life is being planned for the spring of 2024.

Mom had many causes she held close to her heart. If you chose, make a donation in Moms memory to one you hold close to yours.

Elaine Virgina Brodeur passed away Nov 4, 2023, due to illness. She leaves two sons, Michael Pothier and Christopher Pothier, along with her sisters Paulett , Pat, and Threasa, and brother Paul. She will be missed by everyone she met.

Oct 29, 1924 – Nov. 7, 2023

It is with great sadness that the Bauer family announces the
passing of our much-loved patriarch Donald Hugh Bauer at the age of 99 in Edmonton.

‘Don’ was an only child who was pre-deceased by his parents Hugh Bauer & Winifred Bauer (nee Toogood) of Toronto, and his loving wife of 53 years, Hilda Bauer (nee Gillette) from Round Harbour Newfoundland who passed away in Edmonton in 2003.

He is survived by his loving sons Doug (Paula) & Chris (Donna); grandchildren Innessa, Lee (Anabel), Amanda, & Allison (Justin); and great-grandchildren Raiden and Orion, & Tiffany.

Don was born and raised in the ‘Beaches’ area of Toronto on Lake Ontario. After finishing high school he did what many of his peers did at that time, which was to enlist in the WW2 effort to defeat the looming threat of Nazi Germany. Don’s parents Hugh & Winifred had both been WW1 Veterans in the Canadian & British Medical Corps
respectively, during the ‘Great War’ 1914 – 1918. His parents having witnessed the frontline bloodshed and horrors of WW1 were reluctant to encourage their only child to enlist, but Don was determined to contribute to the cessation of Nazi Germany’s world threat.

At first Don joined the Canadian Armed Forces Infantry but immediately felt this was not his calling, so he pursued a transfer to the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was initially
refused a transfer but with further perseverance and letters of determination he was
finally granted a transfer to the RCAF and began his training for Sergeant Air Gunner in Joliette Quebec, where he received his ‘AG’ wings of certification, and reported for active duty to be assigned to the Australian front to fight the Japanese in the South Pacific.

After the war, Don pursued a career in teaching and graduated from Victoria College at the University of Toronto in 1948. His teaching career spanned over 30 years in various schools with the City of Toronto Board of Education; which included a sabbatical
teaching stint in England in 1965 & 1966. He met and married Hilda Gillette in Toronto in 1950; she had recently immigrated to Canada from Newfoundland in 1947.

In the early 1950’s Don & Hilda finally settled in Don Mills, ‘Canada’s First Planned Community’ in central Toronto, where over the years they owned 4 family homes to raise their 2 boys Doug & Chris. Don also built a family cottage in 1960 on an island at Stoney Lake in the Kawarthas to enhance his family’s life. In 1981 Don & Hilda decided they would like to retire in a smaller Canadian city, and Edmonton was their choice.

Don was baptized an Anglican but was not a religious man. He had a great respect and
affiliation with a number of Anglican churches over the years, mainly due to his love of community and singing in church choirs. He extended his passion of singing beyond church choirs, to being a member of the Edmonton St. David’s Welshman’s Choir for many years, often doing concerts at the Edmonton Winspear Centre. However, his true love of music was the Big Band Music Era of the ‘40’s & ‘50’s and was able to sing the lyrics of dozens of songs by heart. During his life Don was a very generous man who
donated to countless charitable organizations, as well as contributing much of his free time to volunteer work.

In retirement Don’s passions and loves included spending time at the family cottage he built at Stoney Lake Ontario, boating, swimming, and traveling the world. He also always had a special loving relationship with dogs he owned or met during the course of his life.

Don will be very much missed by all family & friends. Don chose not to have a
conventional funeral or Celebration of Life event, but rather to simply be interred and
reunited with his wife Hilda at the Glenwood Cemetery in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

If anyone would like to make a donation to honour Don’s life; Canterbury Foundation of Edmonton would be the most appropriate. Don spent his final 16 years of life living at this exceptional Edmonton Seniors Residence, and he always had nothing but praise for the all the staff & management on every level. He felt incredibly blessed living there.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michel Dube at age 65, on October 12, 2023.

Michel was born on October 29, 1957 at exactly 4:20 at New-Liskeard, Ontario.

He is survived by his wife Guylaine; his three sons Jeremie, Etienne, and Joel; his
daughter-in-law Melissa; his grandkids Eden, Antone, Psymon, and Penny; his only
brother Marc; and sister and brother-in-law Mimi and Roger.

Michel was a most amazing man always willing to help anyone. He was an awesome
husband, great loving father and grand-father and best friend to many.

A celebration of life will be scheduled next summer. Further notice will be send through social media, or contact Guylaine, Jeremie, Etienne, or Joel.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helmut Tonn of the City of Edmonton. He was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada from Germany at the age of three.

Helmut is survived by his sisters Erika Williams and Monica Neilson (Mark), who were with him at his last breath after a battle with brain cancer. Helmut also leaves behind niece Angela Dolanz (Dallas), nephews Chris Williams, Danny Williams (Tara), their children Nicholas and Mia, Brandon Neilson and Kyle Neilson.

Helmut was predeceased by infant brother Udo, mother Ida Jager, father Arnold Tonn, step father Sigi Jager, and brother in law Wayne Williams.
Helmut tried many jobs and careers but most enjoyed driving for Co-op Cabs. He enjoyed working on vehicles and tinkering in the garage, gardening, riding his bike and motorbike, taking some long trips on both.
Helmut was easygoing and friendly and went out of his way to assist people who needed a helping hand. He took care of his mother and step dad in their home when their health was failing. He was generous with his time and liked a long chat with friends and family. He is missed already.

A small memorial will be held with family and friends.