DEBRA ANNE KNYSH On Monday, April 05, 2021, Mrs. Debra Knysh passed away peacefully at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton, AB with her children by her side. She celebrated her 72nd birthday on March 21. She was born to Ray and Muriel Thagard in 1949 in Winnipeg, Manitoba where she met and married the love of her life Al Knysh. Debra was predeceased by Al in 2007 as well as by his brother Dennis and her mother-in-law Bunny, whom she loved dearly.

She will be lovingly remembered by her three children Kari (Cam), Kevin (Katie), Kristan (Kelly), and her grandchildren Kyle, Coby, Reihen, and Marin. She also leaves to mourn an older sister Randi (Gerry) and younger sister Marny (Jerry), as well as nephews and nieces Jamie, Lindsey, Dana, Sara and Allison, and her brothers in-law Bryan and Tom.

She was a retired nurse who loved her job and caring for others and still kept in contact with many of her nursing friends. Although her health had deteriorated over the last few years, Deb was a fighter and her strength and spirit showed right until the end.

We love you Mom!

In Loving Memory of
SHIRLEY ANN MOTKALUK
December 27, 1937 – April 4, 2021

Unfortunately Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder and it would take her from us too soon.

On April 4, 2021, Shirley passed away at the age of 83 years.
Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Penny (Tim) &
Darci (Eric), son Darrell, grandsons Michael & Thomas (Tiffani),
granddaughters Shannon, Ashley & Katie,
great granddaughters Annabeth & Tahlia, sister Doreen, brothers
Harvey & Ronnie as well as other family and close friends.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband Harry Motkaluk, her parents
Harvey & Alice Jesmer, her sister Doris Enge, her brother Ted Jesmer
and her daughter-in-law Janet Wade.

Shirley absolutely loved to travel and went on many adventures with
family and friends. She enjoyed walking and wandering around looking
at anything and everything that interested her—a beautiful garden, a
historic building or an odd animal!

Shirley you will be dearly missed

Cremation has taken place and a small family gathering may follow
at a later date.

On behalf of the family we wish to express a special thanks to the staff at Extendicare Eaux Claires for the care and compassion Shirley received.

It is with sadness that Margaret Barritt (Robie) of Edmonton Alberta passed away on January 7th, 2021 at the age of 92 years old. She grew up Netherhill Saskatchewan before moving to Camrose Alberta and then to Edmonton Alberta. She is predeceased by her son David Olson in 1993 and her daughter Karen Ness in 2017 also 4 brothers Earl, Melvin, Stan and Ken Robie and one sister Thelma Gilbertson. Survived by her daughter Julie Olson, 2 great grandchildren, 6 grandchildren, numerous nephew and nieces that she loved very much.

She will be forever remembered for her sense of humour, her infectious laugh and her kindness to everyone she met.

She is sleeping waiting for the day that she can be resurrected back to a paradise Earth where she will be young and in good health.

Douglas Charles Harris
June 24, 1954 – March 7, 2021

Doug Harris passed away in Edmonton, Alberta on March 7, 2021 at the age of 66 years from complications of metastatic prostate cancer. Doug was born in Ontario but had lived in Edmonton for the last 30+ years. He is survived by four daughters, brother Alan, sisters Barb and Susan, half-brother Ted and friend Rosalea.

Thank you to Dr. Griffin and the nurses on 8 East at Misericordia Hospital for their care of Doug during his last hospital stay and to the staff of Villa Marguerite where Doug resided for the last 2 years.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service.

It is with profound sadness that we announce that the passing of Kathe Schauerte on March 2, 2021. Kathe is survived by her husband Jack, daughters Kyla (Chris) and Krista (Cody), grandchildren Logan and Evelyn, siblings Jim, Judi, Kandace and Joel, extended family and many friends that were like family. Kathe is predeceased by her parents, Tom and Connie Pagonis, and her brother Tommy.

Kathe moved to Yellowknife as an infant in 1955 and was the oldest of six Con camp kids. She eventually met and married her husband and the love of her life, Jack and welcomed two daughters, Kyla and Krista. Together, Jack and Kathe raised their girls at their home on Pontoon Lake in a family filled with love, laughter, and many great memories. Eventually, Jack and Kathe welcomed two grandchildren, Logi and Evie who will fondly remember the fun-loving and silly nature of their Yia Yia and will cherish all the walks and adventures that they embarked on. Throughout their 36 years together, Kathe and Jack built a beautiful life with many fond memories and travels, both on road trips to visit friends and family and to faraway destinations like the Bahamas, Jamaica, China, and Peru. One of Kathe’s greatest passions involved adventuring to various hot springs. Jack made this dream come true by taking her to nearly every hot spring possible during all their travels together.

In her 65 years, she made this world a much better and brighter place with her kindness, generosity, and honesty. Kathe was a straight-shooter who always told things like it is, whether you liked it or not. She was impossible not to love and loved her family and friends fiercely. Her strength and unwavering faith, especially in the last couple of years, was an inspiration to many. Kathe always went above and beyond and had a way about her that just exuded genuine kindheartedness. She was a remarkable woman who could light up a room with her incredible smile and infectious laughter. Although words may never be enough to truly express what she meant to us, we can say she was our absolute everything and we are going to miss her so much.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Judi Pagonis, Wanda Carpenter, Shelly Acton, Corrie Bernard and Kim Pelley for spending countless hours with Kathe providing care, comfort, attention and kindness throughout her life and while she was in hospital. We are forever grateful to each and every one of you for the love and compassion you shared with Kathe. Special thanks to Jamie and Melissa Pye, Jeannie Rocher and Yves Charbonneau for putting on a beautiful firework display in honour of Kathe and for your continued love and support.

We would also like to thank the Medicine Unit of Stanton hospital. This team of incredible health professionals took such amazing care of our family every step of the way, and most importantly they took the most amazing care of Kathe. From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a celebration of life will be held at a later date when she can be honoured with everyone who loved her safely.

Our hearts were broken and our lives forever changed on February 8, 2021, when Lloyd Alexander Harvie (dob. May 26, 1970) died unexpectedly at age 50 in Edmonton. Lloyd is survived by his much-loved son Alexander (Alex), sister Dawn, brother Andrew (Diana), niece Emma, and former wives, Stephanie (mother to Alex) and Anne. He was predeceased by his parents Francis (Frank) Lloyd Harvie and Barbara (Barb) Ann Harvie (nee Mercer). Lloyd was kind and generous, had a great sense of humour, and loved helping others. He had a tremendously creative side to him, and he loved to cook. He so enjoyed dinners with his son, Alex, where he would cook up a feast. He always had man’s best friend by his side, most recently Tessa and Bailey, and they were only too happy to eat anything that dropped on the floor. Lloyd was a very likeable guy and he had lots of people in his corner including Darryl and Tanya, Sharon and Chris, Jeff, Larry, Brian, Linda, Dan, Soper, and so very many others. He had a great appreciation for all the people in his life.

Donations in Lloyd’s memory may be made to the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta at https://www.schizophrenia.ab.ca/how-i-can-help.

Our lives will never be the same as Christopher (Chris) Russell Bishop December 29, 1985 – February 27, 2021.

Christopher touched many people in his short time. He is              predeceased by his grandparents Gary Drysdale and Debra             Drysdale (nee Bishop). He leaves to mourn; his partner Kelsey Sampson and their fur babies Mimi, Momo. His Mom Sheri Bishop, His brother Kyle Ton (Jessica Scott and her family), his Niece Avari and numerous other nieces and nephews through extended family and friends. Chris touched the lives of so many people, when he left our world he left a void that will always be felt and he will be remembered fondly.

A life long friend he referred to as aunty Sylvia reminded us: “He gave the best hugs” They were full hugs, never half hugs, because he meant it. If he loved you you knew it          because he told you.

An online celebration will be held soon please keep in touch with the family, as well as gatherings with friends and family in both provinces when covid restrictions are lifted

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Steven Zerebeski, age 36. Taken way too early. Steven is survived by his mom Jan and predeceased by dad Terry (January 2021). Also    survived by many Aunts and Uncles, and cousins, his Grandma Robertson, and many friends. Steven loved life, cats, movies,    reading, hockey, and current events.

Steven had a great smile with a sense of humor to go with it. He was a kind,                       compassionate, and loving human being with a heart of gold who will be missed by all.

A private funeral service will be held for the family.