Herman Sierink passed away suddenly on August 14, 2022 at the age of 56 years old.

He is predeceased by his Mother Hilda, grandparents, and Yvette’s dad William Wait.

He leaves behind his wife Yvette of 17 years and her son Adam; his Father Hank; brother Ronald (Tammy); Sisters Roxanne (Pete) and Ria (Terry); and many nieces and nephews, as well as Yvette’s brother David and his wife Karen.

Memorial Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of your choice.

Please join us for Herman’s celebration of life at the St Albert Kinsmen Banquet Centre, 47 Riel Drive on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, celebration to start 4:00 pm. Pastor Henry Kranenburg officiating.

Marilyn Ann Keith

January 31st, 1956 – August 9th, 2022

Marilyn Ann Keith of Edmonton Alberta, unexpectedly passed away at the very young age of 66 on August 9th, 2022. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents Marion and Ivon Brewster and her brother Bill Keith.

Marilyn will always be in our hearts and forever missed and loved by those she held closest to her heart.

Those we love don’t go away.
They walk beside us everyday.
Unseen, unheard, but always near.
So loved, so missed and so very dear.

We love you so much and will always be thinking about you RIP Marilyn.

It is with great sorrow and sadness that the family of Cam Enders announces his passing on August 12, 2022 at the age of 69. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. 

Cam is survived by his wife Maria, daughter Meagan (Kal), son Scott (Laney), brother Collin, as well as numerous relatives and friends. Cam was predeceased by his parents Emil and Elsie Enders.

Cam was a caring, selfless and loving family man who always put others ahead of himself. He loved spending time with his family and travelling to Maui, Italy, and the mountains. As a big lover of all dogs, there wasn’t a day he didn’t make it to the dog park. He was an amazing hockey coach, athlete, woodworker, and handyman. He will be greatly missed by all who have known him.

The family would like to thank the staff at the U of A Hospital for their care. The family will be holding a private gathering. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada or the Edmonton Humane Society.

It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darcy Philip Wirch on July 19, 2022.

Darcy was born on December 27, 1967 and lived in the Drayton Valley and surrounding areas.

Darcy leaves behind his wife Kimberly and daughter Miranda; his sister Patricia (Bruce) Ennis; 2 nephews; 3 great nephews; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Darcy was predeceased by his parents Philip and Eleanor Wirch.

A celebration of life will be held on September 3rd at 3pm at NW-18-46-6-W5 (Chuck Lake). It’s 2.5 miles north of highway 13 and highway 22 intersection on highway 22,
access road on the east side.

Dalles Vernon Arndt passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022.

Dalles is survived by his wife Gladys, his children Kathy (Gerry), Richard, Shirley (Morgan), his grandchildren Bradley and Conor, his siblings Gordon and Pat and sister-in law Janlyn. Dalles was predeceased by his father, Fred, mother Emmeline, brother Brian, his sister-in-law Florence, and brother-in-law Harvey.

Dalles was born on August 14, 1932 and he grew up on a farm east of Millet. Dalles had a career as a carpenter by trade and was a craftsman woodworker in his spare time when he was younger. In the earlier years Dalles had a love for fishing, camping and being outdoors. Back then he would also study the AMA tour books and maps every winter to prepare for the annual family driving vacation to the States. Dalles cherished his wife Gladys, his kids, and grandchildren. His loss will be felt deeply by all who knew him.

It’s with a heavy heart, the family of Violet Hill-Finley (Vi) announce her passing on Friday July 29th, 2022. Vi was predeceased by her eldest son Allan Hill, her husband Lloyd Finley, and her parents Mary and Carl (stepdad) Nerling.

A mother to three boys: Allan, Christopher, and Matthew. Following the sudden passing of her eldest son Allan, She stayed strong and leaned on lifelong friends to support while she filled the roles of mother and father to her remaining sons while grieving.

Although life for her wasn’t easy, she found ways to get things done; she went back to school completing her upgrading and furthered her studies in Outreach work, volunteered at shelters and Uncles at Large. She landed her most cherished role of an Outreach Worker at Boyle Street Community where she touched many lives in a positive light. She was ahead of her time, didn’t see people in colour or nationality, she saw people as they were, who they were. She opened the doors to her house for friends and for those that just needed a place to rest their head.

Vi was an exceptional woman, she faced much loss and challenge in her lifetime, she will always be remembered in our hearts for the kindness that she shared. Her memory will live on through her two brothers George (Arlene), Ken (Judy), her sons: Chris (Angela), Matthew (Sarah), and her grand and great-grand children Mya (Noah) and Sophia, Makayla (Marcus), Matthew JR, Ava, Aiden and Allyson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Evergreen Community Hall (31 Evergreen Park NW) on August 26th at 1pm.

It is with deep affection & sadness the family announces the
passing of Joseph Francois Jean Paul Bray at the age of 98, at his retirement home, Chartwell Wescott, on July 26, 2022. “John Paul” will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Stella; children Gary Bray (Christine), Roxanne Higuchi (Cliff); grandchildren Matthew Bray (Aly), Taylor Bray, Jasen Higuchi (Erin), James Higuchi (Mandy); great-grandchildren (Jasen) Angus, Cadence, and Lena; (James) Riley and J.J.; special niece Debbie Riley (Jim) and brothers Alban (Georgette), Rheal (Paulette) and numerous relatives and friends.

John was born on June 6, 1924, in the small village of Moose Creek, Ontario. He was the oldest of four brothers and three sisters. John started working as a farm hand on
his uncle’s farm at a very early age making 50 cents a week. He then worked for a time in the mines in Northern Ontario. After working many jobs in several provinces, better
opportunities in the west beckoned and he took a train west ending up in Campbell River, BC working in a lumber camp. The discovery of oil in Alberta and the resulting oil
industry enticed him and he was Alberta bound. Initially, he drove an 18-wheeler for Pacific Petroleum in Redwater, Alberta.

One evening, John drove the truck, trailer and all to a dance where he met his love, Stella Kassian. He asked her to dance, and their courtship began leading to their 70-year
marriage. Their first home was a small shack in Redwater beside a flare pit. John started with Murray Mitchell & Gray, an oil consulting firm, and in 1952 they moved to Leduc and lived there for 9 years. Gary was born in 1959, and in 1960 they purchased their first home in Drayton Valley where they lived when Roxanne was born in 1963.

John was moving up the ladder and was required more often to work in Edmonton, so
another move was in the works. They purchased a home in the Capilano area. One night while driving around Edmonton, they stumbled upon a triplex for sale which they decided to buy as a rental. John’s philosophy was “let other people help us pay our mortgage”. John became vice-president of production for Mitchell & Associates and had a successful career with them where he was known as the guy who used his ingenuity and mechanical mind to keep things running smoothly.

John retired at age 65 but didn’t stop working. With even more rental property, he spent many hours as a landlord fixing and repairing things, often using that ingenuity that he was well-known for during his career. For many years during retirement, John enjoyed catching a bus to meet his friends for coffee, at favoured locations around Edmonton.

John was known for his stoic demeanour, hearty laugh and smile that could light up a room. Although John wasn’t much of a traveller, he and Stella did spend several enjoyable years travelling the continent in their motorhome. With John’s declining health, he is now where he wanted to be…until the next time we meet him… on the other side. We loved him deeply and will miss him forever.

By John’s request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in the name of Jean Paul Bray, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, at
1-877-882-2582 or Alzheimer Society Alberta at 1-866-950-5465.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the management and staff of Chartwell Wescott, Windermere for their great care and compassion in caring for John while a
resident of the Memory Living neighbourhood.

Sandra Maxine Carley was born June 6th 1941 to Marguerite and Merald Carley in Saskatoon, SK. Sandra and her older brother Don and family moved to Edmonton in 1950, where Sandra graduated from Bonnie Doon High School in 1960. Sandra was an accomplished athlete with many accolades in basketball, swimming, hockey, curling, baseball and her beloved golf. Sandra graduated from the Royal Alexandra Nursing School in 1964 and has been incredibly involved with the Hospital Alumni and Foundation ever since. She’s held many estemmed positions including being a Head Nurse in Pediatrics, Supervisor in Emergency and ICU, and finished her career in Planning where Sandra was vital in the RA Hospital expansion. She also holds a Diploma in Hospital Administration from the University of Saskatoon. She worked in California and travelled extensively over the years including trips to Hawaii, Ontario to visit Don and family and Mexico for her niece’s wedding. Sandra was President of her own Condo Board, valued member of the Alumni Association and Long Term Care Association as well as several non-profits. Sandra’s life was one of purpose, kindness, thoughtfulness and duty; enriching her life was her many nursing friendships. From an early age she assumed responsibilities for others and continued that commitment for others to the very end of her life. Loved by Don (Marilynn) Carley, nieces Chantelle (Allan), Andree (Clint), great-nieces and nephews Noah, Isabelle, Ben, Katie, Griffin and Bodhi. Sandra’s light shines bright within all of us.

In loving Memory of Walter Schroh.

Born in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan on October 7, 1926, our, kind, generous, resilient farmer father passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2022, at 95 years of age, and will be missed by all who know him.

Beloved husband of late Elizabeth Schroh (nee Schiebelbein) and father of Karen, Rodney, Nekkola-Lynne, Dawn, Greg, Wally (deceased), Colette, Jacoline-Wanda, Valerie (deceased), Brendan and Curtis.

A funeral service for Walter will be held at the Assumption Catholic Church, 9034-95th Ave, Edmonton Alberta on Friday August 5th, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Celebrant Rev. Philip Creurer.

In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life for both Elizabeth and Walter will be held at a later date with an
inurnment at our Lady of Peace Cemetery.