Obituaries

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

Etholeen Cecile Ganong (nee Walker) born May 9th, 1947 in Preeceville, SK, daughter of George and Norah Walker (nee Davison), and sister to Beverly Strand (nee Walker) of Sturgis, SK. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Lawrence, and daughters Nicole Phipps (Sydney, Australia) and Andrea White (Ashland, ME). She treasured her grandchildren

Tara Dawn Kemble November 11, 1977 – June 8, 2022 It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our daughter. Tara Kemble passed away and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on June 8th, 2022, at 44 years of age, in Edmonton. She is predeceased by her Mother, Verna May Kemble (nee

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Adèle Lucia Yukes aged 102 in Edmonton. Adèle was predeceased by her husband (of nearly 60 years), Wilfred, and her daughters, Rita (Guy Surette) and Jacqueline (Hugh Naldrett, deceased). She is mourned by her children, Virginia, Douglas (Patricia), Joan (Robert Udell) and Neil, her

MacDonald, Nuala Nuala MacDonald (nee Bell) of Beaumont, Alberta, passed away June 2, 2022 at the age of 63 years. She fought a courageous cancer battle with dignity, determination, and kindness toward those around her. She maintained her amazing sense of humor throughout and her family and friends have been touched with her ability to

With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the death on Monday, 14 March 2022, of Margaret Kirker Kuefler—widow, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her parents, one brother, her husband, Norbert (Nik) Joseph Kuefler (at age 81), two stepsons and one step-granddaughter. Margaret was survived by daughter Deborah Lawson and sons William Lawson and Donald

Alice was born on October 3, 1942, the third child of Arthur and Augusta Deer. She grew up on the family farm near Canora, Saskatchewan, where the home had a strong Seventh-day Adventist religious focus. A setting of nature started her lifelong interest in growing things as well as in rural things. She took her

It is with great sadness that we share that Svend Aage Schmidt, 74, of Sherwood Park, Alberta, passed away suddenly on Monday June 6, 2022 at his home. As per Svend’s wishes there will be no funeral and a private small family celebration of life will be held. Svend was born January 16th, 1948 in

It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Dorothy (Dorth) Smith on June 6th. Mom went peacefully in her sleep. Mom will be missed by her loving husband of 68 years, Bud, and her 3 children Kelly (Deb), Dallas (Rhonda), and Tina-Lynn (Jim), along with her 3 Grand children Cameron, Kaitlin and Karlee.

With heavy hearts, we announce that William (Bill) Chychul passed away peacefully at his residence on May 18th, 2022 with immediate family by his side. Bill was 87 years old. Bill will be dearly missed by his loving wife Patricia, his daughter Loretta (Dale), and his two grandchildren (Colton and Paige) who were his pride

Nancy Ellen Brook was born in Manitoba. Nancy exemplified a life of service to the other and she never stopped helping others. At her core, Nancy defined herself as a story teller. Nancy also deeply valued fairness, justice, equity and respect of others, and these values are well-reflected in the enduring legacy of her creative,

Gordon John Voth passed away suddenly on a very sad day, May 26, 2022 at the age of 81. He was born on October 5th, 1940 in Grande Prairie, AB, to Henry and Jean Voth.  Gordon held many important roles, but most importantly he was our husband, dad, grandpa, father-in-law, brother, son, and friend. He