Obituaries

On Thursday, January 11, 2024, we lost our beloved brother, dad, uncle, grandpa and friend, who passed suddenly from a heart attack. Lorne was a dichotomy of humour- the ultimate dad joker- and temper, of dreamer and duty, of retelling stories for the umpteenth time, and still delighting with some surprise insight or admission. He […]

In loving memory of John Philip Hermanutz. John was born to Marilyn and Danny Hermanutz on July 2, 1966, and passed away on December 6, 2023. John and his family spent his first years in various places in northern Alberta before settling in Edmonton around 1972. He attended Fulton Place Elementary School, then Elizabeth Seton

In Loving Memory of Ruth Kimmitt With deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss, the family of Ruth Kimmitt sadly shares the news of her peaceful passing on January 10, 2024, at the age of 91. Ruth was a devoted daughter of God, a loving wife, a cherished sister and above all, a nurturing

On January 17, 2024, Jean Marie Nadon of Athabasca, AB, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 years. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered. She is survived by her son Marcel (Carol) Boucher, daughter Claudette (Jim) Dornan, and daughter-in-law Barbara Boucher. She also leaves 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-granddaughters. Jean

Bryan passed on the morning of December 31, 2023 at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta with his wife and children at his bedside. The culprit was pneumonia, given a clear path by emphysema. Bryan is survived by his wife, Lynne, his sons Cody and Colt (Taylor) and his grandchildren, Rogan and Laine. His grandbabies

Celebrating the Life of Wayne Smith 1965 – 2024 On January 5, 2024, Wayne Smith took his last drive down life’s highway. Left to mourn his indescribable loss are his beautiful daughter, Delaney, his ex-wife and best friend, Laurie Watters (Doug), and his constant sidekick and trucking partner, his puppy Aurora. Wayne was deeply loved

Carole passed away peacefully on December 19/23 at the Grey Nuns Hospital . She is survived by her sister Paula, children; Matt (Andrea), Kerrie (Farren) and John (Denise), 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband John in 2019, and her mother in 1998. A Celebration in Honor of Carole

Deborah Marie Piedmont January 19, 1954 – December 23, 2023 ~~~~~~~~ It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Debbie Piedmont on December 23, 2023 at the age of 69. She is predeceased by her parents [Betty Piedmont, nee Denbury (August 2001) and John Piedmont (August 2018)]. She is survived by

On December 22, 2023, with great sadness, we (Valerie Mullen and Jan McEwen (Craig), said goodbye to our mom, Sandra Mullen. She passed away peacefully with family by her side, listening to a favourite song she and Dad (George) held dear. We know that he was waiting with open arms to sweep her across the

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dad and grandpa. Brian lost the love of his life on September 17-2022, when our mom (Lynn) passed away. Brian leaves behind his two daughters, Candyce (John), and Tara (Rich), and his four grandchildren, Coal, Matthew, Hailey and Connor. The

                Dale Marjorie Dryden              July 16, 1958 – Dec 20, 2023 Dale Marjorie Dryden, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20th 2023, at the Norwood Capital Care facility. Dale, one of nine children, born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, was surrounded by the love of her large family. With seven brothers

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Helge Straarup Welling on December 14, 2023. He was born in Vejen, Denmark on February 12, 1929, as the 7th of 10 children. He grew up on the dairy farm, Haksengaard, milking cows; doing gymnastics with his brothers; and discussing philosophy with family friend,

Lillian Mae Wells (Banman) Aug 17, 1940 – Dec 18, 2023 It is with great sadness to announce the passing of my mom, Lillian. She passed away peacefully Dec 18, 2023. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter , Shawna L Banman, grand daughter Kristen Black-Meadows (Haylen), her Brother, Craig Banman

Freeman Stanley Joseph Willerton, known affectionately as Stan, passed away on December 25, 2023 at Pilgrims Hospice in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 74. Born on January 11, 1949 in Swan River, Manitoba to Jean June Louise Miller and Joseph George Willerton, he was a history buff and loved watching Westerns. Stan met Wendy

Bernardin (Bernie) Pare passed away December 14th, 2023 at 79 years of age. in Edmonton, Ab. He will be remembered as a hard-working, generous and kind man who was always up to lend a helping hand and take on a project or two! Bernie is predeceased by his parents Raoul and Irma Pare, siblings Norman,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vera Soroka at the age of 96 due to natural causes. Immigrating from Ukraine at a young age, she enjoyed most of her life working on the farm in the prairies of Alberta, later moving a short distance into Boyle (1975) with her husband

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John (Nigel) Topliss on November 16, 2023, at the age of 77. John will be lovingly remembered by his son, Mike; daughter, Heather (Ryan); grand-daughters, Kate and Sarah; sisters Jill (Ed) and Jean (Howard); brother Ed (Brenda), sisters-in-law Kathy and Jeanne, and

March 2, 1937 – December 15, 2023 We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Lorraine Johnston who passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 15, 2023 at the age of 86. Lorraine goes to join those who went before her including her husband Roger and her parents Clifford and

The family of Alice and Kenneth Monson are heartbroken to announce their deaths. Alice passed away suddenly on August 31. Ken passed away on December 7, after prolonged illnesses. They leave countless memories with their daughters Gayle Ness and Karen Sliwkanich (Terry), 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and Ken’s sister, Elaine Andersen, who share their grief

Our dear Mother has mercifully been released from her dementia struggles, and has gone joyfully to join her husband Robert in Heaven. Olga is survived by her daughters Linda Gau (Gerald), Phyllis Bertin (George), Mary D Lloyd (JD), and by her son Peter Jenkins (Sheila), and also four grandchildren: Robert, Shelley, Rebecca and Peter, and