Obituaries

October 02, 1942 – September 06, 2023 Ray Branchflower passed away quietly at the University of Alberta Hospital on the morning of September 06, 2023 at 80 years of age. Survived by three children, Ray was a lover of all animals, with a soft heart for adopting cats and dogs in need. In lieu of […]

We are saddened to announce the passing of Shirley Ann Kopp, after a brave battle with cancer. She was predeceased recently by her dear friend Sharon Bunnin (Sherwood Park AB), Parents Henry and Dorothy Kopp (Bekolay) of Turtle Lake SK, numerous aunts and uncles on both sides of her family. Survived by Uncle Clarence and

Peter John Sieben passed peacefully away on September 5, 2023 at the University of Alberta Hospital. He was born on October 2, 1932, on the family farm near Denzil Saskatchewan. Peter was the 4th child and the eldest son of 17 children, and he leaves behind 10 siblings residing in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Peter moved

In Memoriam Joshua Michael George O’Brien Pettigrew January 5, 1981 – October 16, 2022 Joshua Michael George O’Brien Pettigrew passed away October 16, 2022 @5:52 AM in the arms of his loving mother, Laura Pettigrew at University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton Alberta, Canada. He was only 41 years old. His family is deeply saddened by

Bella Poirier Gagne was born October 21st, 1922 in Cold Lake, Alberta and died August 9th, 2023 at the age of 100 years, in Stony Plain, Alberta. She died at the home of her daughter Margy, where she wanted to be. Bella was born at Norbert & Rosanna Poirier’s homestead in Cold Lake where her

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Darlene Peters on August 8, 2023, at the age of 56, after a brave battle with cancer. Darlene was born on March 10th, 1967, in Kindersley, SK. She later relocated to Swift Current, SK residing with her parents Helmut & Bertha Peters, before eventually

It is with heavy hearts that her family announces the unexpected death of Michelle Lynn Marie Sweezie on July 31st, 2023 in Edmonton, AB, at the age of 48. Michelle is survived by her siblings Kyle, Kurt, and Barb; daughter Brooklyn, and son Zachary; and many beloved friends in the music community, all of whom

In Loving Memory of our Beloved Gram. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of our family’s matriarch, Sandy (Sandra) Murphy, on August 18, 2023 at the age of 84. She was born and raised in the picturesque town of Bear River, Nova Scotia. Throughout her life she ventured to various

It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Robert (Rob) Ralph Losie at the age of 61, after a hard-fought battle with heart and kidney complications. Rob left the physical world peacefully at the Mazankowski Heart Institute in Edmonton, Alberta on August 9, 2023, with his loving wife at

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Hooper at the age of 83. Ken was born on 7 September 1939 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. He emigrated to Canada in 1962, settling in Edmonton and working for Edmonton Telephones until retirement in 1996. He re-entered the workforce a few years

The family of Eileen Lagace (Bourne) announces with great sorrow, her passing on August 12, 2023. Eileen was born September 20, 1943 in Noranda, Quebec. She is predeceased by her late husband Emery Lagace, her daughter Moreen Payne (Lagace) & granddaughter Ashley Payne. Eileen is survived by her two loving children, Carrie McPherson (Lagace) &

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irene Kohler at the age of 82. She was preceded by her husband George and her eldest son, Peter. Born in Oldham and having lived throughout the UK and Canada, Irene settled in Edmonton. A loving mother and an enthusiastic volunteer at her local

On July 23rd, 2023 Kevin passed away peacefully at the age of 66. Kevin will be remembered for his generosity and love of family and friends. Kevin is survived by his wife, Cindy; his sisters Kelly Vaillaincourt and Susan Kirby; his half-brother Mark MacVittie; and his stepsiblings Steve MacVittie, Greg MacVittie, Lori Shalin, and Lee

March 2, 1942 – July 19, 2023 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Wally Sallenbach, 81, of Edmonton, Alberta on July 19th, 2023. Wally is survived by his wife Annette; daughters Donna and Leanne (Neil); grandchildren Justin, Cale, Taelar, McKenna, and Nyah; and great grandchildren Paityn and Kayd. In lieu of

On August 4th, 2023, Colin passed away peacefully while surrounded by those who loved him. He was 33. Colin had a strong love of nature and when he wasn’t enjoying the great outdoors he was fully immersed in car repair. He wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty and no mechanical challenge was too big

Eileen died peacefully on July 28, 2023. She is survived by her loyal cat Jasper; her children, Shaun Ward (Lisa Kozak), Brendon Ward (Jo-Anne), Darron Ward (Louise Langevin) and Janine Ward, her former daughter in law Irene Ward (Andre Dupre); her grandchildren; great grandchildren; Sister Cynthia Quibell, extended family, friends, Funakoshi Karate students, & neighbours

In Loving Memory Kasper Rigelhof April 5 1922 – July 26 2023 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kasper Rigelhof at the age of 101. Kasper was predeceased by his loving wife Mary Rigelhof (Puff); and sisters Catherine (VanNest), Amelia (Gerlinsky), Elizabeth, and Cecelia (Ormel); brothers Frank, Michael, and Stephen. He

Born June 25, 1931 in Vegreville, AB, died July 24,2023 in Sherwood Park, AB. It is with great sorrow that Marguerite’s family announce her passing at the age of 92. She leaves to mourn her sisters Genevieve Weder and Lillian Towe, as well as sons Bill (Kay), Joseph (Gwen), Maurice (Colleen), Richard, and James (Rose);

With great sadness we announce that Ted Mortimer passed away at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth of 64 years; his daughter Wendy (Glenn); his grandchildren Miranda and Kurtis; and nieces Wanda (Kevin) and Christina (Darrell). Ted will be remembered as a caring husband and father whose sense

Arthur Woodville Wilks New passed away on July 4, 2023 at the Edmonton General Extended Care Facility. He was pre-deceased by his Father Arthur New and Mother Winnifred New, and wife of 30 years Judith New. He is survived by his Sister Joan Goodman (Eric Goodman), Son Arthur John W., Grandson Arthur John I., and