Elaine Kotow died peacefully at Grey Nuns Hospital on February 4, 2023 at the age of 81. She was born in High Prairie, AB to Lucy and Enoch Lundblad on August 25, 1941, and grew up in Valleyview, AB.

She is predeceased by her parents, her sister Florence, her
husband Robert (Bob) Kotow, and companion Tom. She is survived by her children, Trish Kotow (Mike Jones), Cindy Kirby (Kevin) and Gordon Kotow.

Elaine’s friendships endured—both new and old—lasting from her school days in Alberta to her retirement in Nanaimo. Elaine was part-owner of a group of family-owned
businesses specializing in building supplies and equipment rentals in Valleyview. She was active as a volunteer and member of several community groups, and served as a town councillor, figure-skating judge, and part-time ambulance driver throughout the years.

She retired to Nanaimo, BC in 1995 with Bob where she was active with Newcomers, Probus, bridge, volunteer work, and hosting gatherings in their beautiful back yard until she returned to Alberta in 2022. Elaine will always be remembered for hosting lively
parties during bonspiels in Valleyview, a lot of good times on the golf course, her
handwritten letters, and her love of road trips in her van and motorhome with her friends. She diligently maintained contact with her extended family in Canada, Norway, and Sweden, and will be missed by them all.

A service will be held later in Valleyview, AB. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Carol, who went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on the morning of February 3, 2023 at the age of 77.

Carol was born on July 29th, 1945, as the youngest daughter of Robert and Katie Schultz and sister to Elmer and Joyce. Carol’s childhood was spent on the farm near Vegreville. She has also lived in Edmonton and Ryley AB, Prince George and Kelowna BC, Saskatoon SK and Pasadena CA.

Carol is survived by her loving husband Ed Zackaruk of 57 years, daughters Jeannette (Dennis) Evans, Nicole (Josh) Zackaruk-Caines, sister Joyce Schlender, grandchildren, Austin, Robert, Cooper, Katie, Harrison, sister in-law Jean Skeich, sister in-law Edna (Gene) Cozicar and many beloved nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her beloved father and mother Robert and Katie Schultz, her brother Elmer Schultz, sister-in-law Lois Schultz, son Barry Barrett, mother-in-law Anne Zacharuk, sister-in-law Kathleen Yarmak and brother-in-law Otto Skeich.

The family wishes to thank the medical staff at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital for their care during the final days of Carol’s life.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will take place on February 18, 2:00 pm at Holden Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church,
located at 15110 Highway 626, County of Minburn, AB. Lunch to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holden Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church (Box 213, Holden AB T0B 2C0), which was a special place to Carol.

Robert (Bob) Montague Meyer passed away suddenly January 13, 2023.

Predeceased by his parents, and sister in law, Bob leaves behind a daughter, son in law, grandchildren, spouse, brother, sister, nieces, nephews and a grand niece.

Bob was born August 21, 1946 in Regina, Saskatchewan to Monty and Cathey Meyer, the oldest of their three children. When Bob was a young man, Monty and Cathy sold all their belongings, purchased a sailboat and with their now almost grown children, sailed around the Caribbean and Mediterranean seas for two years before returning to Canada and resettling on the west coast. This adventure was often recalled fondly by Bob and sealed his love for traveling to warm climates.

Bob spent most of his working life as a caregiver for disabled adults. The impact he had on the individuals he cared for and their families was significant. Bob was a patient and fun loving father, always ready to spend time playing board games, biking, skiing or mini-golfing. Bob was also an avid golfer, and perhaps his only real disappointment in being a parent was that he couldn’t instill his love of the game in his daughter.
Bob’s good nature and sense of humor will be missed by his family, friends and
colleagues.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Michael Harold James Lush, (known as Jamie to many of his close friends and family), age 50 of Fort McMurray, Alberta passed away on February 4, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta.

Michael was born in Gander, Newfoundland and moved to Fort McMurray at the young age of 5 with his parents. He enjoyed
listening to music, Elvis was his idol.

Michael is survived by his parents, Venessa and Harold Lush, of Fort McMurray, his daughters Michaela Raw and her husband Kyle Raw, and Maddison Lush and her partner Antonio Hancock of Fort McMurray; grandson, Hudson; sisters, Nadene Lush and her husband Jim Baird of Beaumont, AB, Luanne Lush and her husband Tony Husain of Fort McMurray; nephews, Matthew Lush and his wife Dominique of Fort McMurray, Shane Lush and his wife Jessica of Fort McMurray, and Adam Lush of Fort McMurray; and
numerous great nieces and nephews, as well as a number of extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Gordon and Clara Lush, and Chesley and Edith Davis.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held for Michael on February 15th, at 11:00 am at the Salvation Army, 125 Elmore Dr, Fort McMurray.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army in Michael’s memory.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to many of the nurses and doctors at the
intensive care units at the University of Alberta and Grey Nuns Hospitals in Edmonton.

Lyle was born and raised in Edmonton. He studied Culinary Arts at NAIT and worked at some of the best restaurants, but he was especially proud of his time at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

An avid hockey fan, when Lyle wasn’t watching the game, you would most likely find him in the kitchen cooking something delicious and
jamming out to music. Lyle would have been celebrating his 4th year of sobriety this month, an achievement of which his family were all incredibly proud.

Daily Affirmation for January 29 – The Joy of Sharing:
Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends — this is an experience you must not miss. We know you will not want to miss it. Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is the bright spot of our lives.
– Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 89
To know that each newcomer with whom I share has the opportunity to experience the relief that I have found in this Fellowship fills me with joy and gratitude. I feel all the things described in A.A. will come to pass for them, as they have for me, if they seize the opportunity and embrace the program fully.

Lyle will be dearly missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his son Scott (Candice); daughters Samantha (Scott) and Melissa (Doug); his 8 beautiful grandchildren; and his brothers Randy and Barry Smith. He was predeceased by his parents Margaret Kirkpatrick and Paul Smith, and his sister Darlene Smith.

Please help us to celebrate our father’s life by sharing any photos or videos you have of him at the email address inmemoryoflylesmith@submit.memento.com, or by uploading them directly to the photo album here.

Prayer for Serenity
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Clifford (Cliff) Joe Lucy passed away suddenly at the age of 86 on December 24, 2022 in Edmonton, Alberta. 

Born December 7, 1936 in Vancouver, British Columbia to Reginald (Reg) and Rosamond (Rose) Lucy (Payne).  Cliff was brother to Kaye (Chuck) Holloway, John (Joy) Lucy, and Walt (Charlotte) Lucy,  all of whom have predeceased him.

During his formative years, Cliff, along with his siblings, spent many summers in Barriere, British Columbia.  These years were spent having adventures, enjoying the great
outdoors and chumming around with friends.  These friends he maintained until their own passing.

On February 27, 1960, Cliff married the love of his life, Valerie Smart. They went on to create four great kids; Terry (Barb), Corinne (Brock), Michael (Stacey) and Christine (Jamie).  While raising their kids, Cliff took a crack at coaching sports the kids played such as softball and hockey.   Later on, he became a grandfather (Papa) to six grandchildren; Martin (Tara), Anna, Kelsey, Cameron, Hunter and Holly.

Cliff wore many hats during his working life.  His first job, as a young lad, was courtesy of his dad, Reg, a manager at a cannery. After completing school Cliff drove for Grange Mattress then moved into sales for Gates Rubber.  After a few years of traveling all over BC and points North, Cliff returned home and went to work as a Vancouver Transit Driver on the lower mainland.

The desire to appease his gypsy-like lifestyle led Cliff, Val and the kids to make the move to Quesnel in Caribou country, the heart of the BC interior.  Here Cliff would work as a car salesman.  Later, he would own and operate his own logging truck.  As a lover of the great outdoors, time living in Quesnel gave way for hunting as well as freshwater and ice fishing.  All things he loved.

In 1981, he and Valerie made the move to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.  This allowed for more mountains, beautiful ocean and the desire to land much bigger fish!  For a few years Cliff operated a part-time fishing charter with their boats.  He and Val had the good fortune to trail their 24 ft Sabre Craft up the Port Alberni Canal to try their hands at
fishing the big salmon.

During their 16 years living in Nanaimo, Cliff was employed as a car salesman, then worked for Shell Canada delivering oil for residential heating and finished his working
career as a Municipal Transit Driver in Nanaimo.

In 1996 Cliff and Val retired to Smoky Lake, Alberta.  They purchased a small acreage and enjoyed raising chickens and a few head of cattle.  After enduring a few brutally cold Alberta winters, the two decided to set their sights on the warmer temperatures of Yuma, Arizona.  Here they both enjoyed sunshine, the heat, golfing and spending time with friends.

Cliff was a remarkable person.  We admire you immensely for everything you did; your vitality, your zest for life, what you stood for, and especially how fiercely you loved us all.

Your memory will live on forever through all of those that meant the most to you, those you loved and who loved you back.

A great husband, a dedicated father and a friend to many!

It is with profound sadness and much love that we announce the passing of John Powell, on January 24, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. John passed away holding hands with the love of his life, Kathie.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife (Kathie), children (Sarah, Rayna, & Jill), grandchildren (Jack, Levi, Nora, Mason, Brody, August, and Zachary), his dog Wendel, and extended family.

A celebration of life will be held at Evolve Church on Saturday February 11th at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to causes near & dear to John’s heart, Adeara & Kaleo Collective.