Obituaries

It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darcy Philip Wirch on July 19, 2022. Darcy was born on December 27, 1967 and lived in the Drayton Valley and surrounding areas. Darcy leaves behind his wife Kimberly and daughter Miranda; his sister Patricia (Bruce) Ennis; 2 nephews; 3 great nephews; and numerous uncles, […]

Dalles Vernon Arndt passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022. Dalles is survived by his wife Gladys, his children Kathy (Gerry), Richard, Shirley (Morgan), his grandchildren Bradley and Conor, his siblings Gordon and Pat and sister-in law Janlyn. Dalles was predeceased by his father, Fred, mother Emmeline, brother Brian, his sister-in-law Florence, and brother-in-law

It’s with a heavy heart, the family of Violet Hill-Finley (Vi) announce her passing on Friday July 29th, 2022. Vi was predeceased by her eldest son Allan Hill, her husband Lloyd Finley, and her parents Mary and Carl (stepdad) Nerling. A mother to three boys: Allan, Christopher, and Matthew. Following the sudden passing of her

Carl died August 5, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. He was 69 years old. Carl was a very special man. He was a kind, loving and caring husband, always there with a big heart and open arms for all who needed him. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.  

It is with deep affection & sadness the family announces the passing of Joseph Francois Jean Paul Bray at the age of 98, at his retirement home, Chartwell Wescott, on July 26, 2022. “John Paul” will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Stella; children Gary Bray (Christine), Roxanne Higuchi (Cliff); grandchildren Matthew Bray (Aly), Taylor

Sandra Maxine Carley was born June 6th 1941 to Marguerite and Merald Carley in Saskatoon, SK. Sandra and her older brother Don and family moved to Edmonton in 1950, where Sandra graduated from Bonnie Doon High School in 1960. Sandra was an accomplished athlete with many accolades in basketball, swimming, hockey, curling, baseball and her

In loving Memory of Walter Schroh. Born in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan on October 7, 1926, our, kind, generous, resilient farmer father passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2022, at 95 years of age, and will be missed by all who know him. Beloved husband of late Elizabeth Schroh (nee Schiebelbein) and father of Karen,

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Gallimore, who passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022 at the age of 69, after a six year battle with cancer. George will be lovingly remembered by his wife Cynthia Gallimore, daughter Jennifer (Adam) Langille, and Grandchildren Aiden (9) and Brooklyn (5). He

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marvin Smith (78) on July 27 2022. Marvin passed away peacefully at home, the way he wanted to, after a long battle with cancer. Marvin was born in Beechy, SK on April 20 1944 to Ed and Lilian Smith and had 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Marvin

Douglas (Brian) Pettigrew, age 83 years, of Calgary, passed away peacefully from cancer on July 2, 2022, in Calgary at AgeCare SkyPointe Hospice. He was born on April 11, 1939, to William (Bill) and Edythe Pettigrew in Calgary and moved to Edmonton at the age of 3. Brian attended Westmount School and Westglen High School,

Born 1946, Hull, England Deceased July 16th, 2022, Sherwood Park, Alberta It was with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Alan Freer, beloved husband of Linda Freer, and father to Dianna Hrankowski, Greg Freer, and Chad Freer, at the age of 75 years. Alan was born in Hull, England, in 1946 but later

It is with great sadness we inform you of the sudden passing of Nancy Jane Rafuse, beloved mother, sister and friend on June 19, 2022. She was 79 years old. Predeceased by her husband David and many brothers and sisters, Nancy is survived by her 4 children, Tom (Fred) Rafuse, Shawna Rafuse, Ian Rafuse, and

Nancy Wittur (nee Sachko ) 78, of Edmonton, passed away suddenly on June 13, 2022. She was born to Yrena and Stefan Sachko in Lac La Biche, Alberta on August 17th of 1943. Nancy was predeceased by her parents and her siblings, Olga and Steve. She is survived by her siblings William, Irene and Meri;

PARK, Elizabeth – October 2 1943 – July 6 2022. Elizabeth passed away peacefully on July 6 2022. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 59 years Samuel, her two children Helen (Garnet) and Geoffrey (Liana), and her four adored grandchildren; Marilyn, Jane (Mark), Matthew, and Adam. She was predeceased by her parents

JOHN ORVILLE ROSS born in Radville, Saskatchewan passed away in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 92 on July 1, 2022 leaving behind his beloved wife Dorothy Ross. He had 2 children, both deceased, Allen (Sonny) Ross and Elizabeth (Babe) Ross. He also leaves behind his 3 step-daughters, Joan (Michael) Meechan, Nancy (Michael) Perozok and

Barbara Aileen Beirnes (nee Bowron) passed away peacefully on July 5, 2022, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of late Harry Beirnes (2004). Cherished mother of David (Jean), Cheryl, and Brad (Kelley). Beloved grandmother to Lauren (Brandon), Sarah (Darren), Blair (Chloe), Andrew (Nihar) ,Kate (Jared), Steven (Julianne) and Kevin(Kayla) as well as great grandchildren

It is with deep sadness the Blum family announces the passing of their Dear Grace Annely Blum. Grace was born in Hay Lakes AB and is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Ronald Dean Blum. She is survived by her 2 natural born children Trudy (Brent) Rost and Kevin (Tracy) Blum and 2

Mary Jean Freebury passed away on June 15, 2022, in the presence of her loving family. She was born on January 26, 1931, in Grande Prairie, Alberta to Dr. Murray and Jean Carlisle. She is survived by her loving husband Jack Freebury, her children Jean, John and Lynn, and two grandchildren Vivienne and Juniper. Mary

Dawn S. Hicks (nee McLean) November 21, 1950 – April 30, 2022 It is with sadness we announce the death of Dawn Hicks at the age of 71. Dawn was born in Calgary to Stuart and Beryl McLean on November 21, 1950 and passed away April 30, 2022 in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Dawn grew up

7 August 1970 – 19 June 2022 The family of Jane McKinney Jones is saddened to announce her sudden passing on Sunday June 19, 2022. Born in Belfast, Ireland, Jane grew up in Edmonton and attended schools in the west end. She is survived by her husband of almost 16 years, Darcy Jones; her much