Obituaries

Iris Hrushchak passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022 at the age of 80 years at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Hospice. Iris was born on January 10, 1942 in Smoky Lake. She is survived by her daughters Bonnie (Mike) and Maxine (Kevin); grandchildren Rebecca (Ben), Nicholas, Tyler, Austin and Mikaela; and many other relatives […]

John was born in Smoky Lake, Alberta and passed away in Edmonton, Alberta at the Allen Gray Long Term Care Center, with his loving wife of 66 and a half years, Dorothy (Clipsham) Dwernychuk by his side. He is survived by his three sons Dean, Dale (Bonnie), and Daren; his grandchildren Krista (Thomas), Patrick (Brittany),

In Loving Memory Jonathan Christopher Beleshko passed away peacefully at his home in Edmonton on March 11, 2022. Jon would have turned 34 years old on March 28th. Born to Nancy Brenneman and Ken Beleshko, Jon was the second child in the family after his sister Jenn. Jon spent his early years growing up in

Lee MacDonald (Spot) of Beaumont, Alberta, formerly of Glen Nevis, Ontario passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at the age of 65 years with his family by his side. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife and best friend of 40 years, Nuala Bell. Lee was the loving father of Steven

Cheryl Pearce, born January 30th, 1970 in Lacombe, Alberta passed away peacefully January 7th, 2022 in Edmonton, Alberta. Cheryl is survived by her loving partner Corry Bruce, two sons Devin Pearce (Angela) and Steven Bazowsky (Olivia), granddaughter Mia Bazowsky, her sisters Lacy Nedeljak, Shelley Fritsen, Krystal Pearce, Trish and Louise Beamish, and many nieces and

On Wednesday morning February 23, 2022, Mary Rachel Packman (nee Hill) passed away peacefully at the age of 98 years. Mary is survived by her children: son John (Marlene) Packman; daughters Dee White (Jack Kamphorst) and Beth (Ken) Cherwinski; grandchildren Natanya (Kelly) Gunderson, Kimberley (Chris) Green, Brandy (Grant) Jegodtka, Nickolas Cherwinski, Barry (Christine)Hill, John Cherwinski,

Bruce Weech Olson February 26, 2022 Near the end of the First World War, newlyweds Clara Jane Weech and Theodore Olson came north into Alberta in one of the early waves of Mormon farmers who understood irrigation. They saw the potential wealth of farming sugar beets and grains. Today, east of Lethbridge, along the #4

GROENINK, Elizabeth “Betty” Louise, (Nee: Nugent) October 13, 1945 – February 5, 2022 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Betty Groenink (Tofield, AB) on Saturday, February 5th, 2022 at the age of 76 years. Betty was predeceased by her parents Liline and William Nugent and son Stephen.

After more than 38 years of marriage, it is with much sadness and disbelief that I announce the sudden passing of my husband, David James Bamber, on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 3:50 a.m. The only saving grace is that his soul is at rest with God. David was born in Edmonton at the Royal

Barry Menary passed away January 24, 2022 at the age of 78 in Edmonton, Alberta. Barry lived his life in accordance with Indigenous teachings. He attended many traditional ceremonies and was a sweatlodge holder and a pipe holder. Barry was also the first president of the First Nations Bank of Canada. Barry was an avid

On February 2, 2022, Donald Macnab died peacefully at home, exactly as he wished. Donald will be dearly missed by his wife Susan, his children and their partners, Erin (Adam), Andreas (Alejandra) and Caitlin (Jeremy), as well as his grandchildren Ewan and Ellie. He was a cherished brother to his siblings Neil, Kathleen, and Colin,

On Sunday, January 30, 2022, Ken passed away after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. Ken is mourned by his partner of 33 years, Isabelle Vouvé, his brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Tan McAra, his nephews James (Michelle) and Gregor, his great-niece Kaitlyn and great-nephew Brendan, extended family and friends, young and old. Ken

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Howard Maurice Lafleur of Edmonton, Alberta on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the age of 58 years. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 34 years, Dianne; their 2 sons Shawn (Winnie) and Jordan; 2 grandsons, Ryan and Lincoln; sister Carrie

Helga Rose Poltaruk passed away on January 24th, 2022 at the age of 90 years. Born in Montreal moving to Toronto in her teens, met the love of her life, Al, and remained married for 67 years until his passing in 2016. As a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, she embraced every moment with the

On January 30th, 2022 Leslie left us after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter Robyn (Hassen), her brothers Geoff (Bobbi) of Winnipeg, Brent (Camela) of Edmonton, God daughter Shanaye Osborne of Medicine Hat and her mother Dorothy Ives. Predeceased by her husband Dave in 2011 and her father Larry in

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we mourn the loss of Keith Murray Kalbfleisch who passed away on January 25, 2022 at the Capital Care Strathcona, Harvest House in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Keith is survived by his loving and caring wife of 53 years Mary Lou; son Murray and Cindy (Taylor, Brooklyn

James Patrick Devereaux Jamie passed away on Jan. 27, 2022, in Edmonton, at the age of 37. Jamie grew up in Halifax and spent his adult life between there and Western Canada. He was a great cook, funny and loved to travel. He had a restless spirit and a kind heart. Jamie loved animals and

On January 13th 2022, we said goodbye to Christina Ann Wells Chaffee. Christina was born October 5, 1957, in Montreal, Quebec to Don and Pat wells, who raised her and her sister and brothers in Ottawa. Christina attended Algonquin College there, completing her nursing diploma in 1977 and was privileged to work on the first

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Brenda Lee Arcand announce her passing on Monday January 17 2022 at the age of 59 years young. Brenda will be forever remembered by her husband Tim of 39 years, her son Kyle (Melissa) and daughter Kaitlyn (Brandon), her grandchildren Liam and Cade, as well as

It is with deep sadness that the family announce Pauline Patricia Beland’s (nee Adams) peaceful passing on January 14, 2022. She will lovingly be remembered by her sons Ronald, Michael (Marnie), daughter Chantal (Dean); grandchildren Ryan (Alicia), Richard, Acacia, Raeghan, Joshua, Zachary, Nathan, Logan, Dolly; great grandchildren Wesley, Sophie and Raiyden; brother Russell; sister Yvonne;