Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Laurel Pierson on July 19,2025. Laurel was pre-deceased by her father, Ralph and her older sister, Lynn. Laurel is survived by her mother, Norma, her older brother, Brian, 8 nieces and nephews, 7 very special great nieces and nephews…with one on the way […]

It is with profound sadness that I announce the sudden passing of my beloved husband, Andreas Lietz, on July 28, 2025 at the age of 54. Andreas left this world surrounded by his loving family and closest friends. He will forever be remembered for his quirky “Andreasisms”, his kind heart, and his gentle, good natured

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dalton Day Kitaguchi on July 27, 2025 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was 54 years old. He leaves behind his wife and best friend, Tammy Cargan and their two beautiful daughters, Brooklyn and Katelyn, his mother Cathie (Danny) Kitaguchi,

I am saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Eric H Ness, age 75, on June 29, 2025. He was a good & kind man, with a very small circle of friends, who he considered family. He very much enjoyed tinkering with his cars and taking a ride on his motorcycle.  He also enjoyed visiting

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Paul at the age of 64. Paul is lovingly remembered by Gloria, his wife of 36 years, their children John (Amanda), Alexandra (Ryan), and Evan, his sister Cathy (Brian), many nieces and nephews, and mother and father in law, Kathy and Alex Horvat.

Gordon Douglas Beatty Gordon was born on September 23, 1956 and passed away on July 20, 2025 at the age of 68. Gord suffers no more! He will be fondly remembered for his wonderful deep voice and hardy laugh by his family, extended family and many friends. Gord always looked for the best in people

Ken endured many health challenges over the past few years, facing each with acceptance and unwavering optimism. Despite his warrior efforts and the good fight put forth by his family, Ken died suddenly at home July 8th, 2025. Ken began life on the prairies in Wainwright, Alberta on February 24, 1948 with mother Charlotte, dad

After a long fought battle with MS and epilepsy, Alana passed away peacefully at the age of 69. She leaves behind a family who will miss her dearly: her loving husband of 37 years, Bob McClelland; her daughters Sarah (Mike), Brenda (Alex), and Robin; and her grandchildren Ethan, Aubrey, Leo and Lucy. Alana’s kindness and

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Edward John Didow on July 15, 2025.Ed was surrounded by family who loved him when he peacefully passed at theU of A Hospital after a very brief illness.Predeceased by his wife Ruth Didow and his son Richard Didow (Marilyn), he will be greatlymissed his daughter

Robert Harold Kelly, known to many as Bob, passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 76. Bob will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him. He is survived by his sisters: Valerie Kelly, Barbara Kelly, Marlene Larsen, and Deborah Shaughnessy, as well as many nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by

On Thursday, June 19th, 2025, Donna Ruth Pierce (MacLeod) of Montague, PEI passed away at the age of 88 at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital in Edmonton. Donna Ruth MacLeod (BEd, MA) was born on April 12, 1937, in Charlottetown, PEI to John Dan and Ruth (Vickers) MacLeod. Raised in Montague, she finished high school early

KELLY DWAYNE WASYLYCIA Sadly, on June 28, 2025, Kelly passed away. He is predeceased by his father, Steve, and leaves behind his mother, Mary, and four brothers: Lawrence (Iris), Dennis (Kim), Randy (Karen), and Kevin (Stacey), as well as one nephew, Dayne (Grecia), and numerous friends and relatives. At Kelly’s request, there will not be

We are so very sad to announce the passing of John George “Jack” Hart of Sherwood Park, Alberta, who left us unexpectedly on July 4, 2025, after being hospitalized with a blood infection. He spent his final days surrounded by family and died peacefully at 74 years young. Jack left this world on his own

In Loving Memory of Tammy Ward It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tammy Ward on July 7, 2025, at the age of 49. Formerly of Dominion, Nova Scotia, Tammy spent most of her life in Edmonton, Alberta. Tammy is lovingly survived by her mother, Linda Ward MacNeil; her sister, Donna

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Garry Leonard Sigurdson of Sherwood Park, on May 16, 2025 at the age of 79. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Jeannette; sons Garry and James (Jocelyn); grandchildren Hailey, Shealynn, Keanne, Gavin, and Joesyph; sister Beverly (Vic); brother Russell (Lillian). Garry is remembered

June Acorn died of pneumonia on April 25, 2025. She was 94 years old. She was predeceased by her husband Glen Acorn and her life-long friends Sheila Abercrombie, Anne Stewart and Anne Armstrong. She is deeply mourned by her son John Acorn and his wife Dr. Dena Stockburger, her daughter Annalise Acorn, Annalise’s husband Timothy

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Richard John Uhl, age 81, of Sherwood Park, Alberta, originally from Strasbourg, Saskatchewan. Jim passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 4, 1944, to Frank and Anne Uhl, Jim was a

It is with great sadness that we announce that Eleanor passed away suddenly in her home on April 1, 2025 She leaves behind her brothers Richard (Ramona) Dmetruk and Bob Dmetruk; many nieces and nephews; Brandy, Randy, Danny, Kelly (Chantelle), Donna, Chris(Brook), Collin, Connor, Kaylee (Michael), Caitlin (Brandon) and Bobby Jr. Great nieces and nephews,

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gord Cummings on June 19, 2025, at the age of 44, in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Born in Wainwright, Alta. and raised in Bassano, Alta., Gord later made his home in the Calgary and Edmonton areas, where he built a life grounded in compassion, creativity, and an unwavering

________________________________________ Pierre Lajoie October 31, 1977 – June 12, 2025 With deepest sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Pierre Lajoie, a radiant soul, beloved husband, devoted father, and friend to many, on June 12, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on Halloween in 1977 in St. Paul, Alberta, Pierre brought light, laughter, and