Obituaries

On December 8, 2021, our loving mother, Danna Rose Bayrak (nee Kaminski), of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 74. She is survived by her son Michael (Laurie), daughter Danna Schmidt (Curt), beloved grandchildren Aviana, Malia, Logan, and Jonika, brothers Regan and Ronald Kaminski, sister Deborah Miller (Julian), nephew Laurence Mah, cousins […]

Sarah Pettican-Towstego was 24, born December 1997 in Edmonton to parents, Robert Towstego and Marnie Pettican-Towstego. Sarah enjoyed all sports like skiing, baseball, football and from an early age and all throughout her teenage years, Sarah had a love of hockey. As a goalie she helped her teams make provincial playoffs numerous times, win many

In Loving Memory Tyrell Bartholomew Gravelle Jan 20, 1999 – Dec 2, 2021 Tyrell was driven, motivated and hard working. He was kind, considerate and took pride in all he did on the ranch that he loved so dearly. He loved the rodeo, his friends and his family. Tyrell is survived by his loving family:

George (Duro) Horvat was born on April 14-1932 in Cirkovljan ,Croatia . Passed away peacefully on November 10-2021 in Edmonton, Alberta. George had 3 brothers and 1 sister George was the youngest sibling of 5 Parents Franjo Horvat, Katarina Horvat. George Left Former Yugoslavia in his late 20’s and lived in Italy. After spending some

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of; Herbert Freer June 1937 – Nov. 2021. Herbert immigrated to Canada from Hull England in 1959 where he became a Marine Engineer. In 1968 he moved to America continuing his work as an engineer. He returned to N.S. in 2002 to spend a bit

October12/1927 – November12/2021 Herta Polednik, born Herta Krzystyniak age 94 passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Jubilee Lodge care home where she resided for the past 5 years. She is predeceased by her husband Friedrich (Fred) and her son Gary. She was a loving wife and mother. In her early days she was

Gordon Albert Brown passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 30, 2021 at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. He was born on October 9, 1936 and raised in the farming community of Whitemouth Manitoba and is survived by his brother Ernie Brown. He was certified as a Chartered Accountant and had

Robert (Bob) Dyck of Edmonton, Alberta passed away peacefully at home at the age of 62, on November 20, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He will be forever remembered by his family, brothers Randy (Patti) Dyck, Earl (Janet) Dyck and sister Charlene (Greg) DeWolfe. He was predeceased by his mother, Mary and his father, Henry.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Erna Hamaluk on November 17, 2021. Erna will be deeply missed by her children: Len(Ruth), Nick(Lois) and Wendy(Daryl). Baba always held her grandchildren very close to her heart: Amber(Brent), Ashley(Mark), Adam(Stacie), Travis, Brad(Kasydi), Megan(Cody), Ty, Hailey, Tiffany & Kate and great-grandchild: Brooklyn. She was

Michael James Hutton, of Sherwood Park, passed away at the age of 58, on November 15, 2021. Affectionately known to his friends as Hutts or Huttie, he is survived by his sons, Brandon (Lauren) and Benjamin (Shayla), his grandson Xaryn, his step-granddaughter, Jaiden, his father, Brian, and his niece, Patricia (Ryan). He was predeceased by

We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our beautiful Mom and Grandma. She was a true force of nature, with a wonderful sense of humour and an amazingly huge heart. To say she will be missed doesn’t begin to convey just how deep a hole is left in our lives. It has always

Marshall Orest Nahayowski Sadly passed away at the age of 79 on November 12, 2021 after a long battle of illness. His life will be forever cherished by the love of his life, wife Doreen, daughters Wanda (Mike) Kuzyk and Ramona (Steve) Emblin, and granchildren: Dakota, Rhys, Lane (Kadyen), and Dillon, and brother Michael Horban.

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;