All Obituaries

Bonnie Lynn McGinnis 1953-2019 It is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of Bonnie Lynn McGinnis (nee Hennig) of Athabasca County, AB. Bonnie died July 3, 2019, after a short but harrowing fight against lung cancer. Bonnie was born on August 25, 1953, and grew up near Stony Plain, AB. She married the love of her life, Jerry McGinnis, on April 8, 1972, and had two children, Mathew and Jessica. She worked as a hairstylist, a playschool teacher, and many years at Indigenous and...

Kris Ramey 1983-2019 The family of Kris Aaron Ramey is heartbroken to announce his passing. Kris passed away peacefully on July 2, 2019, at the Athabasca Healthcare Center with his parents by his side. Kris had a huge passion for sports, especially hockey. He spent many years playing hockey when he was younger and continued to be a part of hockey while he watched his sons play. Kris will always be remembered for his big heart. Kris leaves to mourn his loving parents, Brian and Edith, his...

Joseph Beaver 1923-2019 Mr. Joseph Beaver of Athabasca passed away at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre on Friday, June 21st, 2019, at the age of 95. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Agnes Irene Beaver, who left to wait for him at the age of 82 on January 26th, 2011. A Wake service will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at the Sandy Lake Community Hall. A Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, June 28, 2019, at the Sandy Lake Community...

Agnes Johnson 1930-2019 Mrs. Agnes Johnson of Boyle, beloved wife of the late Mr. Sterling Johnson, passed away at the Wild Rose Villa on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at the age of 88 years. Agnes will be remembered for her love of gardening. She spent many hours crocheting, embroidering and various other crafts, as well as playing her guitar. Agnes is survived by her daughter Judy (Keith) of Sherwood Park, sons; Wayne of Boyle and Sterling of Lac La Biche, 7 grandchildren; Lori (Ward),...

Donald Arthur Lewis November 9, 1939 – June 15, 2019 Don passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre with his family by his side. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Cassie Lewis of 53 years, sons; Tracy (Sharon) Lewis and Garry (Dawn) Lewis, grandson Ethan Lewis, granddaughter Kate Lewis, brother-in-law’s; Caz (Darlene) Kosinski and Greg (Judy) Kosinski, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Don was...

Aaron George Stewart 1959-2019 Mr. Aaron Stewart of Boyle, passed away at the Boyle Healthcare Centre on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the age of 59 years. A Come & Go Reception will be held between 11:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the Boyle Community Centre.  Aaron was loved and survived by his mother, Jessie Stewart, sister Lori Stewart, sister and brother in law, Tara and Bill Thompson. Nephews Michael (Rhea), Brent, niece Jessica and his beloved dog,...

Steve Krawec 1933-2019 Mr. Steve Krawec of Athabasca, beloved husband of Mrs. Nancy Krawec passed away at the University of Alberta Hospital on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the age of 86 years.  A prayer service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, June 17, 2019, at St. Peter & St. Paul Ukranian Orthodox Church. A Funeral Mass will take place at the St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 10:00 A.M.Interment will follow at the Richmond Park...

Marion Twining 1930-2019 Mrs. Marion Twining of Athabasca, beloved wife of the late Mr. Russel Twining, passed away at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre on Monday, June 10, 2019, at the age of 89 years.  As per Marion's request, no formal service will be held. 

John Nazaruk 1927-2019 On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, John Nazaruk passed away at the age of 91 years. John is survived by his wife Julia and their children; Linda, Cindy (Joe) Edward, Darlene, Carol (Rob), son-in-law Peter, 15 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. John was predeceased by his father Max, mother Natalia, brothers; Bill, Paul & Peter, nephews; Vern, Jim and Grant, niece Irene, sisters-in-law Mary and Sophie, mother-in-law Josephine Brud, father-in-law Tom Robocan,...

Bonnie Caroline Gambler 1960-2019 Mrs. Bonnie Caroline Gambler of Calling Lake, passed away peacefully at the Athabasca Healthcare Center on Friday, May 31, 2019, at the age of 59 years.  A wake service will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the Calling Lake Community Hall. A Funeral Service will follow at the Calling Lake Community Hall on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. Cremation to follow.