Dennis Raymond Starchuk
October 8, 1951 – April 9, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we advise of Dennis’ passing. Dennis passed away peacefully at the University of Alberta hospital in Edmonton, AB, surrounded by family.

Dennis leaves to mourn his wife Wendy of 45 years, 3 sons Dean (Chantel), Cameron (Kari) and Daniel (Chantel), along with 6 Grandchildren Hailey, Jayden, Austin, Ryan, Rylan and Davis, as well as 3 brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his Father Steve and Mother Sadie.

Dennis loved watching his kids and grandkids at their sporting events. He loved Family get-togethers to play cards and did lots of camping in his younger days.

Dennis enjoyed travelling with his wife, close friends and family on various trips to Vegas, Hawaii and Mexico. He enjoyed family BBQs, watching curling and hanging out with his 2 furry friends: Ryder and Niko.

His smile and contagious laugh will forever be in our hearts.

As per Dennis’ request, there will be no formal funeral service. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to the JDRF foundation.

A special thanks to the Healthcare Teams at the Royal Alex and UofA CCU for their attentive end of life care.

Allan is survived by his wife of 35 yrs. Joanna McDonald and his step children and their spouses Shauna (Jim), Laureen (Maynard), Drew (Carrie), Glenda (Richard) and also by his brother Robert. Other survivors are cousins Helen Andrews, Marion Steele and Loraine Forester. He was predeceased by his father Adrian (1997) and mother Amy (2011).
John (Allan) joined Edmonton Power (now EPCOR) in 1965 after graduating from NAIT’s Industrial Electrical Technology program and spent his entire 47 year career with the company. During his working years Allan enjoyed trap shooting at the Edmonton Gun Club and curling with his fellow EPCOR workers. After his retirement in 2012 Allan’s health began to decline, most noticeably his eyesight from the lingering effects of Grave’s Disease and early signs of dementia which, after Joanna’s health also failed, required moving into long term care in December 2020. After Christmas 2021 Allan’s health took a serious turn for the worse and he became mostly bedridden from late January of this year until his passing. Much praise and thanks must be extended to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Jubilee Lodge Nursing Home for the wonderful, kind and loving care given Allan over these last difficult months.
Allan has been cremated and a service of remembrance is being planned for late spring or early summer, details to be announced when available. In lieu of flowers please donate to a Ukrainian refugee relief effort or other charity of your choice.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Al Mill on Thursday March 31st, 2022, at 66 years of age. Al lost his 6 month battle with cancer in Edmonton, which has been home for the past 11 years.

Dearly loved & missed by his wife of 44 years, Karen (nee White) & beloved father to Scott (Katherine) & Adam. Loving & proud grandfather to William & Olivia & greatly missed by his sister, Karen, & brother, Gord. Al will be forever missed by his family, friends & colleagues.

Al has been cremated as per his wishes. Karen will be bringing Al’s ashes home to Ontario at a later date.

The following are tributes to Al posted on Facebook by his sister, Karen, & sister-in-law, Janice:

Cancer Sucks.
We lost my Brother Alan Douglas Mill ( July 20 1955 – March 31 2022). Alan bravely tried to fight his cancer and give us all more time with him, his journey after diagnosis last October was not easy. Al was so lucky to have his wife Karen, my heroine, by his side every minute. Scott & Adam his wonderful boys were also rocks who came together to make every day a little easier. Alan’s Grandchildren William & Olivia were bright spots in his life and brought twinkles to his eyes.

My little brother was kind, caring and loving, smart & funny, handsome and athletic, he was an amazing Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle, Son, Grandfather and friend, he had a big heart and helped so many. Alan provided a job to so many friends and family and was there for any one who needed a little help, he was encouraging when people he cared about were down and needed a hug or a strong steady shoulder to lean on.

Alan was 4 years younger than me and when he came along I loved playing little Mother. In my teens he was a huge teasing pain in the butt. Once we all made it safely to our 20s Alan and Karen were wonderful friends, we partied together and enjoyed many
gatherings and evenings of cards as couples and family. We loved each other’s children and enjoyed watching them all grow and thrive. All our hearts are hurting. Alan is already missed by so many.
-Karen

Al entered, my sister, Karen’s life when she was 17…high school sweethearts, they were!
Tall & lanky with sharp features, and oh, so good looking to my 14 year old eyes…that’s how I first remember Al Mill.

His boys, Scottie & Adam, inherited that distinct Mill gene, & look so much like their
father. The Mill gene is strong & also lives on in Scottie’s son, William.
Al was so proud to be Grandpa to little William & Livvie.

There are so many good things that we loved & will remember about Al.
Al never changed, he was always the same…such a steady, even nature.

I always thought that Al was the yin to Karen’s yang. Karen was the excitable one & Al was more the laid back & calm one. Many a time over the years, I heard Al calmly say, “It’s okay, Kar. It’s okay…settle down.”

We admired Al’s grit & his never-give-up attitude. Al met with adversity in his life more than once, but never backed away from it. He kept his nose to the grindstone & persevered.

Al was a natural athlete & good at any sport he tried…but his two favourites were hockey & golf. I never watched so much hockey as I did in the two weeks that I spent in Edmonton with them in November. I left knowing not only the whole Leafs roster, but the Oilers, of course, as well 🙂

Al was always game! He loved card games, board games, you name it & Al was up for it! Over the years, whenever we all got together, Al was always up for a challenge & a bit of fun.

We are so very thankful for our time spent with Al, Kar & Adam this past September when they were finally able to make their annual trip home after Covid. Al’s last 6 months were a testament to his determination, his unwavering positivity, his sense of
humour which never left him & his innate goodness & decency.

Al gifted us with one last visit home the weekend before he passed. It was a happy time for family & a few close friends because we simply followed Al’s lead. He made it easy for us.

We will miss Al terribly, but we are grateful & blessed for our almost 50 years of making memories together.

I am sure that by now Al has already played a round or two, or even three, of pain free golf & know that our dad will be only too thrilled to have such a worthy opponent
or partner as Al!

God Bless You, Al!
-Janice

February 25, 1946 – March 27, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our
father, Lawrence Capjack at the age of 76.

Lawrence is survived by his loving sons Jason (Kim) and Curtis (Amanda), and his three beautiful granddaughters: Ella, Juliet and Paige, who were the lights of his life. He also leaves to mourn his brother, Orest (Connie), sister, Arlene (Mel), and his sister-in-law Linda (wife of his late brother Clarence), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lawrence also leaves behind many close, lifelong friends whose company he enjoyed immensely.

Lawrence was born in Elk Point, AB. Edmonton later became his home after he graduated from NAIT and began his lifelong career as an electrician, and later as an independent consultant. Lawrence will be fondly remembered for his love of collecting antiques of every nature, and for his love of fishing!

Respecting Lawrence’s wishes, we will celebrate his life in private.

Rest in peace.

RANDOLPH BRODERICK PETERS (RANDY) – OF GALAHAD – died unexpectedly on December 30, 2021 at his residence in Galahad, AB. He was born September 6, 1956 in Morden, Manitoba, son of Henry Peters and Nettie (Dyck) Sept.

After high school in Portage LaPrarie, Randy went on to Red River College in Winnipeg and graduated as an Autobody Tech. Randy moved to Alberta with his cousin Rob in 1974, the rest of the Peters’ family would follow in the coming years. He went on to achieve his Apprenticeship in Welding, 1 st Class in 1982, ‘B’ Pressure Welding Certification in 1986, and became registered as a ‘B’ Pressure Welder in British Colombia in 1991. He maintained dual provincial registration with various alloys and metals including ‘Tig’ Welding, where he would be known amongst colleagues by the nickname “Tigger” in a career that would span the better part of four decades.

Throughout his life Randy always was ready and willing to try anything new. He
experienced underwater welding and turned his passion for welding into a hobby; saving
aluminum cans and welding rods that he would use to make roses. Randy took his rose making on the road and would sell them on the road side markets all over Alberta, the B.C. interior and coast, New Zealand, and Jamaica to name a few. Jamaica would be the country that captured Randy’s heart and he worked towards living out his retirement years there.

Randy greatly enjoyed sports like playing hockey, chess, and billiards. He competed in Karate as a Black Belt, winning trophies as a young adult. Randy was also an avid outdoor enthusiast who loved golfing, rappelling, and mountain climbing, and often would use these adventures to be one with nature again. For much of his career as a welder he would stay in the nearest campground in his outfitters tent. Even the local furry friends would have a friend in Randy, as he fed them peanuts out of the shell. He had a couple trained so well they would walk right up to him and ate out of hand in his lap.

Randy’s love of art did not stop at making roses, he would discover a love of wood
working inspired by his father, Henry. Randy made chainsaw carvings out of tree stumps. He made numerous pieces of furniture and was certainly handy doing anything in the yard or on his sister’s farm. Della and Don’s farm would be a constant for him, a place that
always felt like home.

Randy met Leona Lowe in Alberta and married in 1976. They had two daughters
together: In 1977 came Shantelle Lee (Bruce), and Shanette Dawn in 1979. Randy and Leona divorced in 1986. Two more daughters then came: Ashley, in 1990, and Rhandi Cheyenne (Matt) in 1993.

Randy is survived by his parents; Henry Peters (Isabel) and Nettie; his
siblings Della (Don) Jess, Sam (Marie) Peters, Luke (Bev) Peters, and Laura (Al) Calkin. Randy is also survived by his grandchildren: from Shantelle, Samantha, Mason, and Brooklyn; from Shanette, Elisha and Robert; and from Rhandi Cheyenne, Rowen.
Randy is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Throughout Randy’s life he always supported the underdog. He would not hesitate to come to your defence and if you had a friend in Randy, you had a friend for life. Randy was passionate about The War Amps and donated every year, this was largely inspired by his father’s career as an airplane mechanic in the forces.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to donate to The War Amps. A service will not be held, as was the wishes of the deceased, but rather a bon-fire farewell to our beloved Dad, Grandpa Tigger, brother and son. May you forever rest in peace.

Born on May 16, 1962 in Miramichi City, NB, the cherished daughter of Katharine Brennan Scott and Aloysius Brennan
(Audrey), Melanie Mary Knapp (nee Brennan) passed away
unexpectedly at the Edmonton University hospital on Sunday March 27, 2022.

Melanie is survived by both her parents Katherine and Aloysius (Audrey), and her
children Shawn Brennan (Wendy) of Innisfail, AB and Nicole Murphy (Travis) of Boyle, AB.

She is also survived by her brothers Michael Brennan of Mayerthorpe, AB, and Richard Brennan (Rosaleen) of Fredericton, NB; her nieces Katharine and Victoria;
nephews Matthew and Riley (Haley); her grandchildren Gavin and Zoe Brennan, and Kalum Willis; and her three special aunts, Leslie Fournier, Marjorie McPherson, and her dear aunt Mary Brennan, after whom she was named, and her uncle Patrick Fournier.

Melanie is predeceased by both her maternal and paternal grandparents, and two uncles, John and Leonard Fournier.

Melanie will be remembered for her care and compassion towards those less fortunate in society, not realizing that her unfailing concern for others would be detrimental to her own health issues.

She will be forever remembered by her relatives and many friends for her beautiful smile that would light up a room. With her wonderful personality, Melanie was truly a beautiful person who will be dearly missed by all that loved her.

There will be no visitation or funeral service. A private family celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

For those that wish to, remembrances may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

The Brooks family is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather (Papa) and Brother.

Philip is survived by his wife of 56 years Patricia Brooks; son Alec Brooks; daughter Paula (Kevin) Currat; Grandchildren Christopher Coté, Michael Coté, Amanda Graham (Nathan Salloum), Tyler Brooks, and Shayne Graham (Amy Carachelo); siblings Harold Brooks, Janet Jones, and Sheila Leversidge; and his best friends George and Jean Campbell.

Philip was predeceased by his sisters Margaret Ferguson, Muriel Cooke, Patricia Warner, Olive Povey and Enid Conning.

Philip was born and lived in Liverpool, England until 1966 when he and Patricia
immigrated to Canada, following other members of his family. They settled in Galt, Ontario before moving to Edmonton in 1977. Philip loved Canada, but always remained a “Scouser” through and through. He was a fan and supporter of the Liverpool Football Club (You’ll Never Walk Alone). He was also a fan of the CFL and was a huge supporter of the Hamilton Tiger Cats.

Philip had a passion for music of all kinds and a deep love of literature, and he had
acquired an extensive collection of both. Friday night movies at the theatre with friends was also a favourite activity.

Philip loved to travel and returned to Great Britain on several occasions over the years, to visit family in England and Scotland. The most recent trip was in 2016, when he and Patricia also took a cruise of the Mediterranean to celebrate their 50th wedding
anniversary. Philip also loved the outdoors and camping. He and Patricia took many trips through western Canada in their motorhome, but their favourite spots were always in the Rocky Mountains.

Philip will be remembered for his sense of humour and infectious laughter. Family was so very important to him. He was a loving, compassionate, and generous person, and will be greatly missed.

A viewing for immediate family will be held Friday April 1, 2022 with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Donations to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada can be made in lieu of flowers.

It is with great sadness that we announce that Sherry Ardis Gobeil (nee Stimson) passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on February 28, 2022.
Left to cherish her and the wonderful memories of their almost 69 years of marriage is her husband Gerry.
She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her 5 children: Kathy (Neil), Tina, Lance (Nicki), Lloyd (Kim) and Ardis (Tim), her 9 grandchildren and her 11 great-grandchildren.
She was pre deceased by her sister Janet and her brothers Gary and Bert. Fondly remembered by her brother Ed (Danielle) and sisters in law Angy and Darlene, as well as her long time friend Mona.
A celebration of Sherry’s life will be held in June.