MOCKFORD, Donald H
September 24, 1946 – December 5, 2020
Donald Herbert “Herb” Mockford
It is with profound sadness and overwhelming grief that after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer, our beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Grandpa, Uncle, and friend passed away at 74 years of age. Herb passed peacefully at his home in the loving arms of his family. Herb is mourned by the love of his life, his wife of 55 years, Wilma, son Don (Teresa), son Kevin, daughter Michele (Gerald), Grandchildren Ryan, Brenna, Hannah, Sadie, Kyle, his Mother Beatrice, his brothers, Greg, Dennis, Glen, Larry and Rob and sister, Barb, their spouses as well as his many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father Fred, Wilma’s parents, Christiaan and Elisabeth, his Sister-in-law, Agatha, and his nephews Johannes Van Es, Kirk Skocylas and Christopher Mockford.
Herb was a kind and gentle soul who was always there for those he cared for, never asking for anything in return. He gave from his heart and made this world a much better place by action and example. He began his adulthood at an early age and through incredibly hard work and unbelievable determination, he built a comfortable life for his family and instilled in his children the value of hard work and perseverance as well as the importance of family and friends . He touched many lives and will be lovingly remembered by those closest to him as well as acquaintances through his many business ventures over the years.
Our family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of the Doctors, with a special mention to Dr. Trent Dusang for his compassion and care, Nurses, Caregivers, Relatives and dear neighbours, Anne and Aruna, who were all there when he needed them the most.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Cross Cancer Institute or the Canadian Cancer Society. Due to current restrictions, and in accordance with Herb’s wishes, a service will not be held. Please honour Herb’s passing in your own personal way and help us cherish the memory of a humble Man who put others needs before his own.
You may be gone, but your legacy lives in each of us and you shall not be forgotten. We love you dearly, deeply, always and forever! Sleep gently kind man.

Gisele Sinclair, 62 years young, passed away in the early morning on November 30 2020, less than two weeks after being diagnosed with advanced cancer.
Born and raised in Edmonton, Gisele became a long time resident of St. Albert when she moved here in 1984 after marrying the love of her life, Glenn. They raised two wonderful children in the home they built.
Gisele began work as a hair stylist and then as a bank teller for two local CIBC branches in St. Albert. But her true claim to fame and passion began in 2000 when she and her friend and neighbor Kathie Fisher purchased the Candy Bouquet. They touched the hearts and sweet tooths of many for nearly 20 years before selling the iconic store and retiring in 2019.
Travel was Gisele’s passion and she and Glenn were fortunate to explore much of the world together. She was always dreaming up and planning the next trip. She also loved playing cards, dancing, and drinking red wine. Gisele understood that the most important things in her life were the people she loved. She was never too busy for a card game, or a quick visit over a glass of wine with family and friends, new and old.
She will forever be lovingly remembered by her husband Glenn, daughter Erin, son Raymond (Sarah), and first grandchild Parker. She leaves behind her mother Theresa, sister Carmen, brothers Dan (Jean) and Paul (Wendy), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, a large clan of cousins and relatives and friends worldwide.
A celebration of Gisele’s wonderful life will be held at a later date when all the important people in her life can be together. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you donate to your local cancer foundation.

Willis (Bill) Dutkiwich March 18, 1942 – December 2, 2020
The family of Bill Dutkiwich are very sad to announce his sudden passing after a short battle with COVID-19.
He was predeceased by his grandparents Peter and Lois, parents Walter and Marjorie, brothers Robert and Kenneth, wife Rose and Son James Holowenko, Daughter Loreen Anita Dutkiwich.
Left to mourn his loss are son: Troy and Melodie Chalifoux, grandsons Jake and Matthew, daughter: Cynthia & Colin Town. Grandson: Ryan (McKayla) Town, great grandchildren: Keira and Daxton. Also mourned by sisters and brothers Nellie (Walter), Russell (Ethel), Marion (Ed), Randy, Sandy, Maria, Jill and their families with many nieces and nephews.
Bill can always be remembered by his quick wit, smile and smirk. He always loved to be doing something whether it be working or out catching up on the daily gossip at the Hinton Husky. After the passing of his wife Rose, he always did his best to keep everything as normal as he could.
The pride and joy of his life were his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He always wanted to know how they were and what they were doing. He beamed to hear that Jake had followed in his dad Troy’s footsteps and made a career in law enforcement. He would always say “No one will mess with him.”
He always had a story to tell about his travels and accomplishments in life. You could always depend on him no matter the situation. All you would have to do is sit down and have a coffee with him, let him know what the issue was you were having and he would help you figure out how to get through it or would help you if the situation called for it.

… Dad…
If I could write a story
It would be the greatest ever told
Of a kind and loving Dad
Who had a heart of gold
I could write a million pages
But still be unable to say, just how Much I love and miss him
Every single day
I will remember all he taught me I’m hurting but won’t be sad Because he’ll send me down the answers And he’ll always be MY DAD

Bill will be greatly missed. Upon his wishes there will be no funeral services. He will be interred at a later day with his wife Rosie.
In lieu of flowers you can make a donation to your local seniors homes.

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the peaceful passing of John Fredrick Hisson at the age of 73.

He is survived by his loving wife Judy, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, aunt, nieces, and nephews and friends alike. He will never be forgotten.

John was born in Toronto on October 11, 1946 where he resided until May 1963 when 16 year old John answered the call to serve his country under the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Soldier Apprentice Plan.

During his time with the Canadian Armed Forces, he served in the RCASC (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps ) at CFB Borden, ON; CFB Shilo, MB; 2 – 6 month tours of Cyprus, Germany , Ottawa; CFS Alert for 6 months; CFB Edmonton with the Canadian Airborne Regiment; CFS Goose Bay, NF; CFB Toronto, ON; and Bosnia for 7 and 1/2 months.

A private and limited Celebration of Life in keeping with John’s wishes was held on September 26. John would have been especially proud to see fellow Airborne members who he served with in attendance.

COMMON SOLDIER
He was just a common soldier & his ranks are growing thin
But his presence should remind us we may need his like again.
If we cannot do his honour while he’s here to hear the praise

Then at least let’s give him homage at the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper could say,
Our country is in mourning,
For a SOLDIER DIED TODAY.

Donations in memory of John can be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

James Douglas Dale

December 5, 1939- November 16, 2020

Lovingly remembered by Lynn, his wife of 53 years, daughter Erin (Greg), son Mac (Jeanette), twins Ashley and Martin , and a large family of friends and relatives worldwide.

Doug was born and grew up in Edmonton. He attended Victoria Composite High School where he and friends formed the Sultans ?Car Club racing their hot rod to a middle eliminator championship.

He attended the University of Alberta, studying Mechanical Engineering. He graduated with a B.Sc. in 1961 and an M.Sc. in 1963. After two years of experience in industry, he and Lynn moved to Seattle where he earned a Ph.D at the University of Washington.

In September of 1969, Doug was hired as Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta, lecturing in the area of Thermodynamics. He twice served as Department chair and was twice recognized by the Faculty of Engineering student-staff committee for excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. He was a Fellow of Engineers Canada, the American Society of Testing and Materials , the Canadian Automotive Engineers and an honorary Fellow of Geoscientists Canada. He retired in 2003.

Doug’s research had far reaching implications. As a participant in the Alberta Home Heating Project, Doug and his colleague Mark Ackerman studied heat loss through the walls and floor of basements. This research brought changes to building codes in both Canada and the United States with savings estimated at $1 billion dollars each year.

In other research, Doug and a colleague from Electrical Engineering pioneered the use of lasers to start Diesel engines in an effort to make them less polluting. This research continues today at Universities in Austria and Japan.

An invitation from Betty Crown in Human Ecology to Doug to design a test to evaluate the flammability of garments became his focus. He and colleagues developed a system for evaluating the ability of clothing to block heat with applications for workers in oil and gas, petroleum and chemical industries, wild land firefighting and some military applications. His testing laboratory was the only one in North America not owned by industry. This system took Doug and Betty to many places around the world as they represented Canada helping to set North America and European industry standards.

Doug found life balance with friends, family and physical activity. He played squash and racket ball, ran through the river valley with a running group or occasionally with his daughter and her black lab.

He happily attended the Edmonton INDY Car races with his son and his friends. He curled, drag raced, sailed at the cabin, travelled and spent many a happy hour maintaining his 1934 Chev coupe “Stovebolt” that Lynn and Doug had taken on their honeymoon in 1963.

The family will hold a “ Celebration of Life” for Doug at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to the J. Douglas Dale Award in Mechanical Engineering.

Dawna Lynn Burian (Thirlwell) was born on March 30, 1960 in Edmonton, AB. She passed away peacefully at her home with her family in Chipman AB on November 23, 2020. Dawna is survived by her mother Elizabeth Thirlwell of Chipman AB; Bother Shawn (Maureen) Thirlwell of Camrose AB; niece Lucy Thirlwell of Edmonton AB; nephew Peter Culley (Pinkel Patel) of Edmonton AB, her aunties Pat Thirlwell of Sherwood Park AB; Sheila Chesney of Powell River BC; Uncles Edward (Kirsten) Wholgemuth of Medicine Hat AB; Richard (Gail) Wohlgemuth of Medicine Hat AB and many cousin, family members and friends including her furry friends, Teddy and Roxy; all who will cherish the memory of this loving and vibrant woman. Dawna is predeceased by Grand Parents Edward and Adelaide Thirlwell of Edmonton; Al and Anne Wohlgeuth of Red Deer AB; father Donald Thirlwell of Chipman AB; uncles Wayne Thirlwell of Sherwood Park AB; and John Chesney of Powell River BC. At Dawna’s request there will be no memorial service and no flowers please. Those who wish can make a donation in her memory to the Wild Bear Rescue, Northern Lights Wild life society Smithers, BC V0J 2N7

Obituary Notice for Lowell Franklin Stewart
April 3, 1925 – November 23, 2020

On Monday, November 23, 2020, Lowell Franklin Stewart passed away at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, at the age of 95.

Lowell arrived on April 3, 1925, and was the youngest of 6 children born to John Datis Stewart and Lillian Ann (Burrows) Stewart. He had 4 older sisters; Delva (Henry) Roelofs, Verda (Rulon) Gibb, Bessie (Gordon) Hostetter, Dora (Allan) Cook, and 1 older brother; Datis (Francis Miller) Stewart. His siblings claimed he was spoiled being the baby of the family, but Dad always disputed that.

As a boy, he spent many free hours near Lethbridge’s river bottoms with his dog, his bike, and his friends, and could be known at times to get into a little mischief. His spunk and great sense of humour accompanied him throughout his entire life. He was witty and mentally sharp to the end of his life, and could always add one last quip to elicit laughter from listeners.

Following High School graduation, Lowell joined the Canadian Navy and worked in the torpedo room aboard ship. He enlisted near the end of World War II and returned safely home after a short tour of duty. After his navy service, he enrolled at the University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering – a career he thoroughly enjoyed.

Upon graduation, Lowell started his first engineering job with Imperial Oil, in Edmonton. There he met a lovely red-headed stenographer, Jean Alice McNee. They began dating and were later married on June 5, 1954. A year later their first child, Laurie, was born. Kevin was born in 1959, then Lynda completed the family in 1965.

Other career opportunities followed with Canadian Comstock, Oxford Development, a partner in Tuckwell Stewart Development, and a board-member with Kruyer Oilsands Research. He was a consultant in the design and construction of the Rimrock hotel in Banff, the Glenrose Hospital, the Royal Alexandra Hospital, and the University of Alberta Hospital, where he spent his final days. As the VP of the Mechanical Department, Lowell was involved in the construction of many other buildings throughout the US and Canada, including Edmonton’s AGT Tower, Imperial Oil Towers, and Edmonton Center.

Lowell was adept at many sports, including fast-pitch softball, curling, racquetball, and golf. Sadly, over the last 35 years his sight continually declined to the point that he had difficulty reading, watching TV, or even seeing brightly coloured golf balls. He could not see faces, even the faces of his new great grandchildren, yet despite the loss of his vision, he never complained. Often, others were unaware of his severe vision loss.

He was a loving and supportive husband of 66 years to Jean, and loving dad and mentor to his children, who were encouraged to do their best in whatever task they undertook. He was a good example, and the family knew they could always count on him at any time for wise advice and counsel. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was sealed to his wife and family for eternity in the Cardston, Alberta temple. He enjoyed serving in various positions, especially the opportunity to assist others as a Bishop. He continued to attend church even when he had difficulty seeing and hearing the services.

We will miss Dad’s sense of humor, the twinkle in his eye just before a witty comment, his patient listening ear, his wise words, his example of honesty and hard work, and his great hugs to let us know that he loved us He was a devoted husband to his wife, Jean (McNee) Stewart of Sherwood Park, Alberta; a wonderful father to Laurie (Dale) Luke of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Kevin (Ann) Stewart of Sherwood Park, Alberta, and Lynda Stewart of Sherwood Park, Alberta; a beloved grandpa to Renée Stewart of Calgary, Alberta, Alan Stewart of Montreal, Quebec, Laura Stewart of Edmonton, Alberta, Mark (Reylene) Luke of Chandler, Arizona, Spencer (Audrey) Luke of Bountiful, Utah, Patti (Dane) Lemon of Queen Creek, Arizona; and an adored great-grandpa to 7 great granddaughters and 6 great grandsons.

Lowell was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.

We wish to express deep appreciation to all those who have shared their love and concern for the family, and to the hard-working hospital staff at the University of Alberta for their compassionate care during Dad’s hospitalization.

Due to the circumstances of COVID-19, there will be no funeral at this time. Memorial Services will be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made by donations to a charity, such as CNIB, Humanitarian Aid Fund – Church of Jesus Christ, or another charity of one’s choice.

It is with great sadness that the family of Shannon Marie Spanier announces her sudden passing on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the age of 51 years. She passed away in her home in Edmonton, Alberta. Shannon will be fondly remembered by her mother, Sylvia (Ted, deceased), her sister Kim (Shane), her brother Darryl (Sacha) and her brother Jordan (Terri). Shannon will also be remembered by her nieces and nephews, Crystal, Savanah, Daylin, Lilah, Kale, Brooke,
Dalis and Bret.
Shannon was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. She moved to Edmonton, Alberta and has resided there for more than 25 years. During her time in Edmonton, she dedicated herself to a career with Loblaws where she started as a grocery assembler and then a grocery trainer. She went on to master all aspects of the distribution center such as, becoming one of the first and finest female forklift operators as well as shipping and trailer loading/unloading. She eventually worked her way up to become a valued and loved supervisor, trusted by all on-floor employees.
Family was extremely important to Shannon and she always made an effort to maintain close relationships with all those in her life. Although her family lived in Regina she also had a supportive family of friends in Edmonton. Shannon was a huge lover of cats and enjoyed being a cat mom to Elliott and Chloe. She had an infectious personality which made it very easy to love her. She was a selfless, kind and caring person that you could always count on. She will be sorely missed and there will never be another Shannon in this lifetime.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will be a private small family gathering for a gravesideservice.

Martha (Mary) Orendorff who was born June 28th 1933, passed away November 10th 2020 at the age of 87 years. Mary will be missed by her family and fondly remembered by her four sons and their families. Terry Rempel the eldest son lives in Toronto with his family, he has one child Marrianne. Wayne Rempel the second son also lives in Toronto, Ontario. Richard Orendorff resides in Edmonton, Alberta and has one daughter, Mary and one grandson Carson. Brain Orendorff is the youngest son and also lives in Edmonton with his wife Jean. Brain has one son Devin who lives in Wabamum, AB as well as two step-sons Jeremy Draper (Jenn) and three children, Reis, Laura and Eva of Edmonton and Ian Draper (Katherine) and their children from previous relationships Logan and Avaya. Mary also has a sister, June Connors of Winnipeg Manitoba.

There will be no funeral at this time and the family expresses sincere thanks to everyone for the good wishes, thoughts and prayers.