Caring Insights

Our dear Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Isabell Dombro, passed peacefully into the light on January 23, 2021. This remarkable woman broke many barriers and paved the way for young women and men who followed. She was a fearless adventurer and explorer who opened the first day school on Baffin Island and braved arctic blizzards on […]

Lorraine was born on July 9, 1939 in Mont Carmel, Prince Edward Island. She was the 4th youngest among her 9 siblings. She always said she had been born in a barn, where they happened to live at the time. As the story went, it had used to be a barn. Lorraine passed peacefully at

It is with heavy heart that the family announce the passing of Donald Kossman. He passed away peacefully on January 6, 2021 at the age of 84. He was a beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, and Grandfather. Don was born in Edmonton on August 16, 1934, son of the late Albert and Selma Kossman . Don

On January 7, 2021, Walter passed at the Miller Crossing Long Term Care Facility in Edmonton Alberta. He is survived by his two sons Brent and Jason, daughter Stacy, and grandson Nolan. He will be missed. Rest in peace dad.

Your wings were ready but our hearts were not… on January 21, 2021 Wayne C. Stephen Chizawsky passed away, in the comfort of his Edmonton home, in the arms of his eldest daughter – Lesa. In his fast and furious battle with cancer, Wayne spent the last few weeks of his life surrounded by his

Andrea Mae Brodeur May 6 1972-January 23 2021. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andrea, she was peacefully surrounded by her loving family amidst music and candlelight. Andrea was born and raised in Edmonton Alberta and graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Education in Elementary. She

It is with great sadness and love that we announce the passing of Bruce Johnston on January 21, 2021 at the age of 69 after his courageous battle with Cancer. Bruce was born and raised in Edmonton where he spent his younger years helping his parents raise his three younger siblings. Bruce would spend summers

Earline passed away on January 22, 2021 at the age of 95 years surrounded by her daughters: Karen, Connie and Adeline. Earline Elizabeth Armstrong was born on July 20 1925 in a small town in southern Alberta called Hanna .She was the second youngest of 10 children. Her father was very musical and played most

Eunice Caroline Arndt was born on the family farm near Melville, Saskatchewan, on April 29, 1942 and passed away in Edmonton, Alberta, on January 18, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents Otto Arndt & Ida Emma Arndt (nee Garbe) and sister Loreen Patterson. Eunice is survived by sisters Violet Hubelit & Marlene Schick, brother

PATRICIA W. A. RICHARDS February 27, 1928 – January 14, 2021 With heart-felt sadness, we wish to announce the passing of our mother, Patricia (Pat) Wilhemina Ada Richards (nee van Hussen) on Thursday January 14, 2021. She will be missed by her children, Michael, Chris (Colleen), Judy and Dix. She has gone to be with

Carolyn McGarvey (Nee Pearase) November 11, 1955 to December 31, 2020 It is with great sadness our family announces the passing of Carolyn Joan McGarvey. She was 65 years young. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Carolyn was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital after

MARGARET ANNE LONG 1928 – 2021 Margaret Long died on January 11, 2021 at the University of Alberta Hospital following a hip fracture. She was 92 years old. Margaret was born Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1928. She grew up in Abbey Saskatchewan, the second youngest of a family of four. As an adult she moved to

An Angel took our Mother by the hand and told her that a place in Heaven was ready for her. Jean (Ostafichuk) White was born on August 3, 1931 in Sheho, Saskatchewan. She is predeceased by her husband Ronald Addison White of 53 years. Ron and Jean resided in Yorkton, SK since 1975. Upon Ron’s

Albert White was born on March 11th, 1930 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. The family relocated to Elphinstone Manitoba where he attended the Elphinstone School. He was the eldest of seven children. In 1952 Albert married Margaret Topolinski from Neepawa where they settled for the next 6 years. On or about 1950 Albert started his working

Richard Wayne Giles September 17, 1979 – December 11, 2020 Sadly, Richard passed away December 11, 2020 at the University Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta from the Covid – 19 virus. He leaves to remember him, his children: Brandon Patrick Burneau, Nathan Wayne Giles, Daniel Joseph Giles, and their mother Margaret Burneau. Brothers William and Donald

Herbert LaRoche (Hoby) August 3, 1932 – December 21, 2020 It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Hoby at the age of 88 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Helen (Rick), Murray, Kelly (Sandy), Kent (Julieann), Donna, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, brother and numerous nieces and nephews.

Esther was born on February 21,1933 in a log home on the family farm near Thorsby Alberta to August and Lydia Kunkel. She was the youngest of 3 children. Esther started school at 5½ as she was anxious to learn. At 13 Esther moved into Thorsby to be closer to school. To pay for her

John passed away suddenly on December 26, 2020, of Heart Disease. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and moved to Canada in 1979. He leaves to remember him, his mother Ann, father Roland and sister Jackie, many Aunts, Uncles and cousins in Scotland and Northern England, and all friends in Edmonton, and many online. Greatly

Jim passed away peacefully at home on Jan 7, 2021 at the age of 71 surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born in Medicine Hat. He spent most of his early years there, as well as in Ralston and Churchill. In 1971, he moved to Edmonton to pursue a career as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.

It is with infinite sadness that the family of John Millard announces his sudden passing on January 4, 2021. He is survived by his son Jarrod Millard; his siblings, Mike (Kathy) Millard, Mary (Terry) Drader, Teresa (Ray) MacNeil and Jim (Noreen) Millard. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. His passing will leave a huge