All Obituaries

Isabel Bergeron nee Arnott 1954-2021 On May 7 2021, Isabel Bergeron (Arnott) of Boyle AB, formerly of Fort Saskatchewan AB, passed suddenly at the age of 66 years, leaving a void in every life she touched.  Isabel is survived by her daughter Carmen Bergeron (Delmar Leskiw) of Vilna, AB, (granddaughter Normagene Leskiw), brother Colin (Tammy) Arnott, sisters; Roberta Younger, Amy (Doug) Cockerill, & many nieces & nephews.  Isabel was predeceased by husband Henry...

Darwin Glen Spence 1966-2021 It is with much love, and a deep sense of sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Darwin Glen Spence at the age of 55 years. He passed away at his home in Brooks, AB due to a heart attack. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Sterling, of Rocky Mt. House, parents Ralph and Gladys Spence of Perryvale, his three brothers, Bernard of Athabasca, children Nicole, Kyle and Colten; Barton (Crystal) and their son Hunter of Perryvale, Tyler (Carly) children...

Katherine Lewicki 1930-2021 With heavy hearts, the family Katherine Lewicki announces her sudden passing on April 25, 2021 at the age of 91. Katherine will be fondly remembered by all who knew her for her radiant smile that would literally light up a room and her over flowing generosity. Katherine was born on March 7, 1930 in the village of Milno, near Ternopil, Western Ukraine, and moved to Canada with her parents in 1936. Katherine was a faithful member of St. Basil’s Ukrainian...

Michael Klaczek 1931-2021 It is with sad hearts we announce that Michael Klaczek passed away peacefully on April 25th at the age of 89.  He was born in Poe, Alberta, in 1931 to Stefan and Anne Klaczek who had recently immigrated from Poland. Mike grew up on his parent’s farm, canoeing, fishing and getting into lots of mischief with his younger brother Frank and sister Adele.  In 1957 he married Joyce Reneau, settled in Athabasca, and had two son’s Calvin and Curtis....

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Harland “Hal” Merril Johnston on April 16, 2021 at the age of 97 years.  Born in Richard, Saskatchewan on November 14, 1923, Hal was the youngest of 6 children.  At around age 13, Hal’s family moved to Vancouver, B.C.  Hal owned and operated Halwood Timber in Haney, B.C. where he and his wife Joyce raised three children: Beverly Benham, Brad Johnston and Carrie Johnston.  He is Grand-dad to 10...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Timothy (Tim) Robert McKenna of Athabasca, AB on April 16, 2021. He passed peacefully while in the ICU of the Royal Alexandra Hospital after a short illness.  He was 55 years old. At the time of is death, Tim was currently employed by the RMWB as a manager of the water treatment plants. He will be missed by his wife, Margo, daughters: Jessica (Lee) and Sarah (Taylor), brother, Jerel (Donna) and their children Heather and Skyler, his...

On April 15, 2021, Rose Zatorski passed away peacefully surrounded by love from family and friends. Rose was born on February 11th, 1944 and raised in the Athabasca area as the youngest of eight. Being surrounded by many nieces and nephews, her love of children was apparent early on. She received her teaching degree from the University of Alberta and taught elementary at Princeton School in Edmonton when she graduated. After her marriage to Orest, they settled in the Grassland area and she...

With his wife by his side, James "Jimmy" Richard Gawley of Bondiss, Alberta passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68.  Born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan to parents Evelyn and Robert Gawley.  Jim was raised in Regina, Saskatchewan with two brothers Dave and Scott.  While working in Alberta, Jim met the love of his life Brenda, the two married in 1976.  Jim and Brenda spent most of their younger years in the Ardrossan, Alberta area raising two children Carly and...

Kevin Joe 1974-2021 Mr. Kevin Joe of Lac La Biche, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 2, 2021, at the age of 46 years.  Due to the current government regulations, a private family service has been held. 

Philip Joseph Carmel 1940-2021 Mr. Philip Joseph Carmel Proulx of Breynat, born July 8, 1940,  passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the age of 80 years.  Philip is survived by his loving daughters; Carmen Proulx, and Carol Proulx, grandsons; Christopher Schaub (Stephanie), Julian Schaub (Rouchell), Rene Schaub (Alma), Jamie Lamoureux (Shunen), Adam Proulx (Meagan),  great-grandchildren; Eva Schaub, Emilee Lamoureux, Kairo Dela Cruz Schaub, sister Elise Vertypora of...