Obituaries

Francis Joseph (Joe) Verbonac January 24, 1955 – November 10, 2021 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Francis Joseph (Joe) Verbonac of Sherwood Park, Alberta on November 10, 2021. Following a courageous battle with cancer Joe passed away peacefully in hospital at the age of 66. The sixth of […]

Kevin Victor Bodnarchuk February 10th 1966 – November 11 2021 With our deepest regret we announce the sudden passing of Kevin Victor Bodnarchuk. At the young age of 55, Kevin was a loving husband to Jennifer (Cumming), dad to Tyson and Jesse, son to Victor and Helen Bodnarchuk, brother to Perry (Joannie) Adrienne (Barry) Tracy

Fay Susan Beckman, age 70, passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2021 due to stomach cancer in Edmonton, Alberta. She was born September 17th, 1951 in Humbolt, Saskatchewan to Catherine (Litz) and Francis Beckman. She is survived by her loving daughters Catherine Beckman and Angela Parkinson and grandchildren Ryder Beckman, Karson Hunsperger and Dane Hunsperger.

It is with great sorrow that the family of Akimi Tokuda (Aki to family, Tak to friends) announces his sudden passing on November 5, 2021 at the age of 79. Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, on September 15, 1942 to Masao and Emiko (Arizono) Tokuda, Aki was raised with five younger siblings on a farm near

Velva Pearl Lewis (Hallett) Velva Pearl Lewis passed away peacefully at the Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre in Edmonton on Wednesday November 3, 2021. She was born November 10, 1929, near Swift Current Saskatchewan and moved to Stettler, Alberta and then finally to Edmonton where she lived for many years. She will be dearly missed

Richard “Jo” Dale Pruss Born July 17th, 1944 peacefully passed away on October 29th, 2021 at his residence in Edmonton with loved ones present. He is survived by his family: daughters Angela (Shane) Forwick, Alicia (Nils) Pregitzer, Meagan Fichaud. Three beautiful grandchildren: Willow Forwick, London and Baker Pregitzer, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Michael James Langlands November 29, 1957 – October 30, 2021 It is with great sadness that I write of the passing of my loving husband Michael Langlands. Michael was born in Creston, BC on November 29, 1957. After trying his hand in the grocery business in BC, he moved to Edmonton, attended NAIT and then

Debra Ann Pugliese (Nee Stabback) January 6, 1962 – October 23, 2021 It is with deep sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Debra “Debbie” Pugliese. Debbie passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on October 23, 2021. She will be lovingly remembered and cherished by her husband of 37 years, Stan;

Edna Margaret Speakman nee Skeels was born September 23,1929 at home in Bentley, Alberta, the fifth of six children of Eugene Orvis and Florence Margaret Skeels. Her early years were spent in Bentley attending school and helping on the farm. Edna was a self professed “daddies girl”. After graduating from high school in Lacombe, Alberta,

BARRY WAYNE JOHNSON  (1957 – 2021)   It is with profound sadness that our family announces the death of Barry Wayne Johnson.   Together, surrounded  by his loving family at home, Barry Wayne Johnson passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Barry was a business owner for over 30 years, and was well known in Edmonton in the flooring

Mary Ann Birss November 3rd, 1943 to October 24, 2021 On an early sunny autumn Sunday evening in October our beloved “Mad Mary” slipped away from us while listening to old time gospel and the laughter and chatter of husband Peter and daughter Karen. Mary Ann Birss (née Bradshaw) was the beloved wife of Ronald

October 20, 1922 – October 16, 2021 Louisa passed away peacefully in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 98 years. Louisa is survived by son Gord (Myrna) Snider and Audie-Louisa Butcher, 5 granchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Predeceased by son Donald Snider and daughter Camille Snider. Thank you to Our Parent’s Home and Good Samaritan

          DALE ANDREW LUNDIE                                                              MARCH 13, 1970 – OCT 13, 2021   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the early passing of Dale Andrew Lundie at the age of 51. Dale was born in Calgary AB March 13th 1970.  During his life he spent time in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

On October 17, 2021, Rose Haraba passed away peacefully in her sleep with her son Bobby at her side after a lengthy battle with declining health. She was 82. Rose was a fiercely independent woman, who was also a devoted and loving single mom. To her family and friends, her generosity and love were beyond

It is with profound sadness that the family of Daniel Lacelle announce his untimely passing at home on Monday, October 4th, at the age of 53. Though Dan lived a large portion of his life in Ontario, originally being born in Pembroke, he spent his last decades living in his true love: Edmonton, Alberta. Dan

WARREN, Evelyn Marie May 1, 1927 – October 10, 2021 Evelyn is lovingly remembered by her children Leonard (Sandra), Evelyn (Mike Engel), Tony (Virginia Durksen), and Theresa (Craig MacDonald) as well as seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by daughter Marilyn, parents Florence and George Wright, brother Bill Prior,

LAVIGNE, Justin Jean Joseph January 12, 1973-September 23, 2021 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Justin (JJ) Lavigne, loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend on September 23, 2021 at 48 years of age. Justin is survived by his former wife, Bonnie Lavigne, and their three children: Hannah, Parker

Edward “Ed” Kimak It is with sadness that the family of Ed Kimak announces his passing in Edmonton on Friday, October 1, 2021, after a courageous battle with Cancer at the age of 77 years. Ed was born February 18, 1944 in Willingdon, Alberta to the late Steve and Annie Kimak. He grew up in

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Michael (Mike) Lewis Reed, loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his mother, Phebe Reed, and predeceased by his Father (Bric Reed) in 1993; Sister, Colleen Reed and Brother, Neil Reed (Helga), Nieces: Chelsea Reed (David) & Jacey (Rob) and Nephew,

Edna Margaret De Girolamo (nee Cober) 1925 – 2021 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret De Girolamo. Margaret passed away in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 96. She is survived by her five children Ronald; Linda (Frank) Dobos; Janice; Gina (Tony) Armstrong; Nancy (Blaine) Thompson; her grandsons Kevin,