Obituaries

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;

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