Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Sandy LaChapelle (nee Semegen) announces her passing on March 2, 2023. Sandy will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her children, Brenda (Harvey), and Gail (Marc); her grandchildren, Ashley, Lindsey, Bryan, Corey, Kelsey and Lauryn; her brother Gord and family and friends. Sandy was predeceased […]

Stella Bray (nee Kassian) March 10, 1933 to March 7, 2023 Smart, generous, energetic, independent, spunky, classy, resourceful, outspoken, spirited, fun-loving, kind, empathetic, youthful and the glue of our family… this was our Mom, Stella Bray. Born in Vegreville, Alberta, she passed suddenly at home in her sleep, three days shy of her 90th birthday.

Beatrice Joan Rhyno, known to friends and family as Joan, passed away on February 19, 2023, at the age of 79 in Edmonton, Alberta. She was born on January 15, 1944, in Stettler to Carl and Clara Fletcher, who preceded her in death. Joan was a beloved mother to her children Kelly, Roger, and Tracy

We are sad to share that our beloved mother Emma Rena Perrier passed on Friday March 3, 2023 at the age of 87. Her spirit remained strong until the end, and we were fortunate to share many laughs and memories before she passed. Emma was born in Lac la Biche, Alberta but spent much of

Jul 8, 1940 – Jan 15, 2023 With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of Eugene Barillot of Edmonton. Eugene grew up near Island Lake, Alberta, a hilly wooded area filled with deer, moose, small mammals, and countless species of birds. As a youth, Eugene worked a trapline and fished with his father

Barillot, Elizabeth (formerly Carter) Feb 4, 1939 – Jun 30, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Liz Barillot of Edmonton, Alberta. Born in Fisher Branch, Manitoba, Liz lived most of her life in Edmonton. She lived a full life that included raising children, dancing, camping, gardening,

January 28, 1923 – February 20, 2023 Mom slipped quietly and peacefully away from this life to the next on Monday afternoon, held in the arms of her children, until Jesus reached out his own arms. Mary was born in Provost, Alberta, to Theodore and Charity Paulson, but she was raised in Cadogan, Alberta. She

Jeff was born on August 11, 1962 in Chatham, ON to Charles & Irene Simmons (née Harris). He was the second youngest of 11 siblings & spent his childhood on the family acreage outside of Dresden in a house his father built. He cherished close relationships with the numerous extended family members who lived close

January 13, 1934 – February 14, 2023 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother Margaret White. Margaret was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt to a number of family members and relatives. It’s been 2 years since she lost her husband Albert and 3 years

The family of Gerhard Leopold must sadly announce his passing on February 19, 2023, a few months short of his 70th birthday, following a long and challenging health journey that Gerhard was continuously determined to overcome. Although a lifelong non-smoker, after a 10 year journey of worsening lung disease, Gerhard received a double lung transplant

Bev Featherstone passed away on February 8,2023 after a battle with cancer. She was born in Penticton, British Columbia on August 27, 1949 to Adam and Nellie Cook (Hencheroff). She is survived by her husband, John Featherstone and her children, Bobbi Bachand (Alan Bachand), Wendy Featherstone (Richard Wilm), Rick Featherstone (Tricia Featherstone) and Dwaine Featherstone.

With heart-felt sadness, we wish to announce the passing of our father, Justin Gabriel Richards on Tuesday February 07, 2023. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 44 years in April of 2022. He will be missed by his children, Michael, Chris (Colleen), Judy and Dix, step-daughter Leslie (Randy Lund), step-son Joseph Carmichael (Erynn),

Raymond Joseph Roberge (64) of Jarvie, Alberta, succumbed to cancer on December 17, 2022 after a nearly one year battle . Ray is survived by his daughter Kara (Dean) Chapman, son Kory (Sara) Roberge, brothers, Lou (Anita) Roberge, Paul (Maria) Roberge and sisters, Anna (Lawrence) Nestrovich, Marion (Gary) Payette and Rita (Stefan) Roberge his grandchildren,

Elaine Kotow died peacefully at Grey Nuns Hospital on February 4, 2023 at the age of 81. She was born in High Prairie, AB to Lucy and Enoch Lundblad on August 25, 1941, and grew up in Valleyview, AB. She is predeceased by her parents, her sister Florence, her husband Robert (Bob) Kotow, and companion

1944 – 2023 Ron passed away peacefully after a noble fight with cancer at his home in Edmonton, leaving to mourn his loss his wife Betty, son Darren, daughter Stacey, stepson Thomas (Valarie), stepdaughter Karoline (John), mother-in-law Muriel, brother Wes (Colleen), sister Karen, brothers- and sisters-in-law and all their families, Ryan & Debbie, and special

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Carol, who went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on the morning of February 3, 2023 at the age of 77. Carol was born on July 29th, 1945, as the youngest daughter of Robert and Katie Schultz

Robert (Bob) Montague Meyer passed away suddenly January 13, 2023. Predeceased by his parents, and sister in law, Bob leaves behind a daughter, son in law, grandchildren, spouse, brother, sister, nieces, nephews and a grand niece. Bob was born August 21, 1946 in Regina, Saskatchewan to Monty and Cathey Meyer, the oldest of their three

Joseph Yves Michel Mercier passed away on the 28th of December, 2022, in Edmonton, at the age of 60 years. Cremation took place and he was returned to his family in Quebec.

Brenda Lee Curry passed away on December 30th, 2022, in Edmonton at the age of 59 years. She was buried at South Haven Cemetery on February 1st 2023.

Michael Harold James Lush, (known as Jamie to many of his close friends and family), age 50 of Fort McMurray, Alberta passed away on February 4, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta. Michael was born in Gander, Newfoundland and moved to Fort McMurray at the young age of 5 with his parents. He enjoyed listening to music,