Mae Evelyn Phinney (Perley)
April 13, 1950 – October 29, 2024

It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of our mother Mae Evelyn Phinney (Perley) on October 29, 2024, at the age of 74. Mae was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose presence enriched the lives of all who knew her.

Born on April 13, 1950, Mae dedicated her life to her family and community. She was the proud mother of six children: James Phinney (Joylee), Andrew Phinney (Shaylene), Tara Noel (Greg), Gordon Phinney, Elizabeth Clegg, and Bobbie Phinney. Mae’s love extended to her 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her immeasurable joy.

Mae was a woman of incredible skill, resourcefulness, and talent. Always with a book in hand, she had a deep love for reading and cherished the quiet moments spent with a good story. She was known for her warmth, always welcoming others with open arms. Mae had a gift for sewing and cooking, and her care for others was evident in everything she did. Whether it was lending a helping hand or offering a kind word, she was always there for her loved ones and anyone in need.

Mae leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, compassion, and resilience. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

A celebration of her life will be held for family and friends at 10:00 am, on July 19, 2025, at the LDS Church, 2946 S. Main St. Penticton, BC.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mae’s memory to The Canadian Cancer Society.

Gary Edmond Homan
April 27, 1940 – February 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we, The Homan Family, share the passing of Gary Edmond Homan at the age of 84yrs, who left us suddenly on February 13, 2025.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 57yrs Marlene Homan, his two sons, John Homan and Scott Homan, his daughter, Crystal Gibson; 5 grandchildren (Cameron, Kayla, Nicholas, Hayden and Hayley) as well as 5 great grandchildren (Carter, Logan, Anna, Benjamin and Wells).

He is predeceased by his parents Arnold and Marjorie Homan and siblings Brian Homan and Diane Vickers.

Gary was a dedicated and awarded Edmonton Transit Service Operator for 36yrs and long time Amalgamated Transit Union member for over 50yrs. A loving husband, father and grandfather who had been able to enjoy his retirement spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as road tripping around Alberta with his wife.

He will be lovingly remembered and forever missed.

In honor of Gary a small Memorial service will be taking place,
March 6, 2025, at 11am
Simply Cremations and Funeral Service Chapel,
5224 99 Street NW,
Edmonton AB

In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of William “Bill” Carveth announce his passing after a brief
illness on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the age of 84 years.

Bill will always be lovingly missed by his family, wife of 52 years, Sirpa; son, Vincent; sister,
Carol Scott; brother, Robert Carveth (Catherine Rayment); as well as nieces, nephews,
extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Marguerite and William Carveth; brothers-in-law, Richard
Scott, and Simo J. Nurme.

Bill will be remembered as an internationally recognized mechanical design engineer and author of numerous patents. He had a love for conceptualizing and making useful items with his hands. Most of all, Bill’s family will miss his kindness, warmth, and gentle loving nature.

Keeping with Bill’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Edmonton Humane Society.

It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Kristine Gullickson on February 8, 2025 at the age of 49 years.

She will always be lovingly missed by her family, husband of almost 28 years, Tristan; three children, Erik, Sienna and Sarah; parents, Garry and Janet; two siblings, Cindy (Jody) and Sterling; mother-in-law, Millie; father-in-law, Ron; her childrens’ grandmother, Karen; niece and nephews,Matthew, Brayden, Emma, Koda and Kaden; as well as numerous extended family and many dear friends.

Kristine was predeceased by Millie’s partner, Rick; maternal grandparents, Germaine and Duane; and paternal grandparents, Gordon and Anne.

Keeping with the families wishes, Kristine will be cremated. A Celebration of Kristine’s Life will be held on on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Devon Community Centre, 20 Haven Ave, Devon.

Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kristine’s memory to the MS Society of Canada, a charity that was close to Kristine’s heart.

It is with very heavy hearts that the family of Leen Korn announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the age of 80 years. 

Leen is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Susan; two daughters, Michele (Gary) Malinowski and Tammy (Darren) van Ooyen; along with two granddaughters, Alysa (Mason(Fiancé)) and Madison.

Leen was born in Scheuditz, Germany on April 11, 1944 and married the love of his life, Susan, on July 31, 1965.

A hard working, devoted husband, father and grandpa, Leen lived a wonderful and full life. His passion was to spend time with his family. He loved to travel the world with Susan, his kids and grandkids. He had a kind and generous heart, and was always willing to help out when needed.

He will be lovingly remembered and forever missed.

At his request cremation and a family gathering has taken place. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

If you wish to honor Leen’s memory the family requests that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to:

Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta
The Alzheimer Society of AB & NWT
Alberta Diabetes Foundation

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Syvret on January 31, 2025. Tony was an avid golfer at the Belvedere Golf and Country Club for over 30 years.

Tony is survived by his wife, Joan of 55 years. He also leaves behind brother, Brian (Mary); step brothers, Peter (Beverly), John; nephews, Peter (Nicky) & Jonny (Alex); niece, Jenny (Taymon); nephew, Stephen (Calla) living in Newfoundland; as well as numerous great nephews and nieces, and one great great niece all living in England.

Tony was predeceased by nephew Andrew on January 17, 2025. Survived by his wife Jo and their 3 children.

A Celebration of Life will be held on February 8, 2025 at 11:30 am at Broadmoor Golf Course (2100 Oak Street, Sherwood Park).

In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted for The Grey Nuns Hospital palliative care unit. A special thank you to the doctors and all the staff on units 43 & 51 for their amazing care.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Emilie Leopold must sadly announce her passing on February 1st, 2025, at the age of 95, following a brief illness.

Emilie leaves behind her son & daughter-in-law Chris & Cindie, and her daughter-in-law Eileen. Their love for her will only grow stronger with her absence.

She will also be dearly missed by her extended family and friends in Burgenland, Austria, as well as her friends in Alberta and Quebec.

Emilie is predeceased by her son Gerhard, her brother & sister-in-law Alfred & Magdalene Schreiner, her sister & brother-in-law Henriette & Arnold Bartl, and her ex-husband Paul Leopold.

Emilie was born and grew up in Burgenland, Austria and initially moved to Montreal, Quebec at the age of 27 with her then-husband and their first son. As was the case for all immigrants, at that time, her new life in Canada was based on hard work and many sacrifices along the way. Through all those early years, her main focus was always centered around being the best mom she could be for her two boys, Gerhard & Chris, and making sure they grew up to become adults she could be proud of.

During her life, she experienced a few major personal health crises yet always managed to recover. With each recovery, she thanked the Lord for giving her the chance to continue her life again and often said, with some levity, “He doesn’t want me yet.” or, “He only takes the good ones.”

Many years later, as a senior citizen, she moved to Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 76 to be near her two sons once more. She was happy to have her small family together again.

Emilie lived with Alzheimer’s disease during the last six years of her life. As such, Chris & Cindie sincerely extend their heartfelt thanks to those that provided ongoing care during these final years in order to diligently maintain her usual quality of life, in particular the following: Dr. Joris Butzelaar and the staff at the Allin Clinic (family medicine), Dr. Karen Leung and the staff at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (geriatric medicine). As well, a very big thank you goes to Homecare Case Manager Danielle Lavallee and the AHS Homecare team, who supported Emilie on a daily basis.

Finally, Chris & Cindie also send sincere thanks to the medical team in Unit 18 at the Sturgeon Community Hospital who cared for Emilie during her final days.

A private gathering has already taken place.

Donations can be made in Emilie’s name to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Kenneth James Pickard
1950-2024

Ken passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024 on the date of his choosing (MAiD) at sunset surrounded by those he loved in Edmonton Alberta after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Ken was the second of five siblings Garry, Evan, Larry and John (Jody) born to Kenneth and Helen Pickard. He is survived by his loving wife Jane (Gowan), daughter Marni Stanislawski, son-in-law Slav, granddaughter Madison, brother Jody, sister-in-law Catherine (Nevala), Bob Nevala, nieces and nephews and our soul family of Dave and Carol Campbell.

With his father’s employment as a gold miner the family moved several times finally settling in Red Lake Ontario. Ken knew at an early age that education was his way to a better life. In 1969 he enrolled at Confederation College to study Hotel and Restaurant Administration graduating in 1970. He began his career moving to Edmonton Alberta working for CN Hotels at the MacDonald Hotel. In 1977 he made the decision to further his education receiving his B.A. in 1982 and his Masters of Administration at the University of Alberta in 1981 all while working full time and raising a family. His dream was to work in a field where his compassionate side could be his everyday life. Ken became the Executive Director of Youville Home in St. Albert for the Grey Nuns of Montreal and in 1991received his Masters in Science in Administration with a concentration in Health Sciences thru the University of Michigan. In 1998 he graduated from St. Paul’s University Ottawa in the Catholic Health Care Leadership Program. In 2001 he took a position as Executive Director with Community Living Thunder Bay until retirement.

Ken was a voracious reader especially mysteries always with several books on the go. On the deck, in the sun, by the beach a must. A Crossword puzzle was his every morning ritual along with keeping informed on political issues around the world. Twice daily walks were a must meeting neighbours with hellos, smiles and conversations. Ken’s yard and gardens were impeccably kept. He was a compulsive dead header in his and everyone else’s garden. Ken was an avid dancer and singer. Singing with the Fort William Male Choir, Thunder Bay was a much loved pass time.

Respecting Ken’s wishes cremation has taken place and a family memorial will be held in the future.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Loretta Anna McKenzie, who left us on January 13, 2025 at the age of 79 surrounded by loving family after a beautifully lived life. Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her. No formal services will take place, as Loretta requested, but we do appreciate your love and support during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Cancer Research Society Heart and Stroke Foundation or any of your choice.

Debra Ann Keller, born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, was a beloved member of her family and devoted wife. Growing up in a loving household, she developed a passion for gardening, crafting, and caring for her siblings. She also had a deep love for baseball and golf, sports that brought her much joy throughout her life. Known for her kindness, generosity, beautiful smile, and contagious laugh, Debra touched the hearts of everyone she met. Debra also had a deep love for traveling the world and cherished the moments she spent with her family and friends across the globe. She was a constant source of joy and inspiration to those around her.

As an entrepreneur, Debra achieved great success with her business, Popcorn Plus. Her dedication and hard work earned her numerous awards and accolades at events such as the Calgary Stampede, Klondike Days, and the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), among many others. She was a familiar face at their restaurant Leo Burrito and her namesake D’s mini-golf, where she left a lasting impression with anyone she met.

Debra passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at the University Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. She leaves behind cherished memories with her loving husband, Michael Gratton; her parents, Evelyn and Edward Keller, siblings Randy Keller (Linda), Sandy Keller, and Michael Keller (Jodyne); and all of her beloved nieces and nephews.

Her warmth and light will forever be remembered by her family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know her.