Robert (Bob) Dyck of Edmonton, Alberta passed away peacefully at home at the age of 62, on November 20, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He will be forever remembered by his family, brothers Randy (Patti) Dyck, Earl (Janet) Dyck and sister Charlene (Greg) DeWolfe. He was predeceased by his mother, Mary and his father, Henry. Although he was a very solitary person throughout much of his life, Bob was always known as a genuine person and a “nice guy” to those fortunate enough to have known him. We would like to thank the staff at Sprucewood Place for the excellent care they gave Bob over the past seven months. At Bob’s request there will be no service. He will be cremated and his ashes spread in the mountains as was his wish. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your own choosing.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Erna Hamaluk on November 17, 2021.
Erna will be deeply missed by her children: Len(Ruth), Nick(Lois) and Wendy(Daryl).
Baba always held her grandchildren very close to her heart: Amber(Brent), Ashley(Mark), Adam(Stacie), Travis, Brad(Kasydi), Megan(Cody), Ty, Hailey, Tiffany & Kate and great-grandchild: Brooklyn. She was known as Baba to so many and we know she will be greatly missed by her extended family and numerous friends.

At this time there will be no formal service held.

Erna’s family would like to extend sincere appreciation to the Ottewell Lodge staff and residents where she lived for the past few years. She made many special friends while living there. Also, a big thank you to the Grey Nuns Hospital staff and St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital staff for their care and support to ensure Erna’s comfort throughout her stay.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital or the Grey Nuns Palliative Care unit.

Michael James Hutton, of Sherwood Park, passed away at the age of 58, on November 15, 2021. Affectionately known to his friends as Hutts or Huttie, he is survived by his sons, Brandon (Lauren) and Benjamin (Shayla), his grandson Xaryn, his step-granddaughter, Jaiden, his father, Brian, and his niece, Patricia (Ryan). He was predeceased by his mother, Josephine, his sister, Julie, and his partner, Robyne Wells, as well as his grandparents and several uncles and aunts. Michael will be cremated and his ashes spread along his favourite river in BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our beautiful Mom and Grandma. She was a true force of nature, with a wonderful sense of humour and an amazingly huge heart. To say she will be missed doesn’t begin to convey just how deep a hole is left in our lives.

It has always been her and I. Though there were struggles, the bond we shared has always remained solid and real and full of love. I simply cant imagine my life without her in it. She will continue to live on through my memories and in my heart.
I love you Mom, always and forever.

Im thankful you are now at peace.

Marshall Orest Nahayowski

Sadly passed away at the age of 79 on November 12, 2021 after a long battle of illness. His life will be forever cherished by the love of his life, wife Doreen, daughters Wanda (Mike) Kuzyk and Ramona (Steve) Emblin, and granchildren: Dakota, Rhys, Lane (Kadyen), and Dillon, and brother Michael Horban. Predeceased by his parents, Michael Nahayowski and Helen Horban, brother Arthur Nahayowski and sister Lillian Sydora.

Marshall was a very hard worker and did everything to perfection. He always obtained any goal he challenged himself to. Marshall was a family man and loved to build things out of wood, camp and spend a lot of time with family and friends.
Marshall will live on in so many wonderful memories he has created with all of us.

There will be no public service.

In lieu of flowers, we ask you to make a donation in his memory to a charity of your choice.

Francis Joseph (Joe) Verbonac
January 24, 1955 – November 10, 2021

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Francis Joseph (Joe) Verbonac of Sherwood Park, Alberta on November 10, 2021. Following a courageous battle with cancer Joe passed away peacefully in hospital at the age of 66.

The sixth of seven children Joe grew up on a farm west of Leask, Saskatchewan. Joe attended school in Leask and after a brief period in high school decided school was not for him. He was able to obtain various jobs in Saskatoon, including Canadian linen and learning how to drywall with his cousins. He worked at his chosen trade in Toronto, for a few years. Then he decided to put his roots in Sherwood Park, Alberta, where he purchased a house, started his own company and resided there till his passing. He would also go to Fort McMurray and various northern locations for work.

Joe was happiest singing and playing his guitar around a bonfire, with his many friends and a cold beer.

Joe will be remembered by his daughters Lalita and Trista, grandchildren Andrew, Ayla and Miah. Siblings, Melvin Verbonac (Jean) of Leask,Sk, Bernice Laframboise (Shelton) of Saskatoon,Sk, Mary Jean Steffler of Kelowna, BC, Margaret Ritter (Dan Bartley) of Warman,Sk, Celine Glueck(Howard) of Port McNeill, BC. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and good friends, especially George Headington.

Joe was predeceased by his daughter Jolene Verbonac, parents Peter and Hilda Verbonac, bother Bernard Verbonac, and brother in law Richard Steffler.

Due to the pandemic restrictions in Alberta, the family regret that we were not able to have a Celebration of Life for Joe in Sherwood Park.

A Celebration of Joe’s life will be held on Saturday, November 27th at 1:30pm at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Leask, Saskatchewan.

In lieu of flowers please donate to your favourite charity.

Kevin Victor Bodnarchuk
February 10th 1966 – November 11 2021

With our deepest regret we announce the sudden passing of Kevin Victor Bodnarchuk. At the young age of 55, Kevin was a loving husband to Jennifer (Cumming), dad to Tyson and Jesse, son to Victor and Helen Bodnarchuk, brother to Perry (Joannie) Adrienne (Barry) Tracy (Rhonda), uncle to several nieces and nephews and a treasured friend to many. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Kevin lived most his life in Alberta, where he sewed the roots for many other impactful friendships and relationships. Kevin remained passionate about his friends and family, both in Alberta and Saskatchewan, keeping in touch with them and visiting whenever he had an opportunity. Kevin had many great joys and passions in his life but his greatest joy was his family. Kevin cherished every minute he was able to spend with his family spending time together at their lake lot camping, fishing, and sharing stories around the fire. A hard worker at heart, Kevin was never one to shy away from getting some dirt under his fingernails; if there was work to do, he wouldn’t hesitate to give a helping hand.

In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that you take a moment to hug your spouse, children, grandchildren, friend or take a walk in the woods for a minute, an hour or a day. Take the time to enjoy, time waits for no one.

Fay Susan Beckman, age 70, passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2021 due to stomach cancer in Edmonton, Alberta. She was born September 17th, 1951 in Humbolt, Saskatchewan to Catherine (Litz) and Francis Beckman. She is survived by her loving daughters Catherine Beckman and Angela Parkinson and grandchildren Ryder Beckman, Karson Hunsperger and Dane Hunsperger. She is predeceased by her parents and 3 siblings (Verna, Diane and Lavern).

Fay was kind, honest and hardworking, She had a witty sense of humour and truly enjoyed the simple things in life such as spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed going out for dinner at restaurants and going to the movie theatre. She was passionate about animals and treated all with kindness and love. She worked as an LPN before retirement and was very good at her job.

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

It is with great sorrow that the family of Akimi Tokuda (Aki to family, Tak to friends) announces his sudden passing on November 5, 2021 at the age of 79.

Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, on September 15, 1942 to Masao and Emiko (Arizono) Tokuda, Aki was raised with five younger siblings on a farm near Picture Butte, Alberta. In 1959, at age 17, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and pursued a career in avionics, retiring from military service as a Sergeant in 1988. He continued to work as an avionics technician in the private sector until his retirement in 2007 at age 65. Three weeks later, he found a part-time job with Enterprise to “keep busy” and worked there until 2020 when an accidental fall changed his life.

During his military service, Aki travelled to many places across the country and around the world, including a 1973 peacekeeping tour in Egypt. He was a softball player and coach, a lifelong curler, and an avid sports fan. His holiday turkeys, barbeque, and homemade sushi were treats eagerly anticipated and enjoyed by family and friends. Although he was a quiet man, Aki’s big, generous heart spoke volumes for him. He was a bottle-feeder and a diaper-changer long before it was commonplace for men, making him a husband and father that many wished for but that we were lucky enough to have.

Aki is survived by his loving wife of nearly 54 years, Edith (Dee Dee); his daughter, Laurel (Scott, Casi); his son, Jamie; sisters Fay Nowak, Nori Tokuda, Ets Karaki, and brothers Ken Tokuda and George Tokuda; as well as a large extended family and many friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 3 pm at the Granite Curling Club, 8620-107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta. All of Aki’s friends and family are welcome to attend and all attendees will require photo ID and proof of vaccinations, or a negative COVID-19 test within the last 72 hours.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Greater Edmonton Poppy Fund at poppyboxabnwt.com