All Obituaries

Philip Kozdroski 1965-2020 Mr. Philip Kozdroski of Westlock, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital at the age of 55 years after a brief illness.  After much consideration of the current international health crisis, the Kozdroski family is choosing to postpone the celebration of Philip's life until a later date. We appreciate there are many people who knew Philip and want to join in the celebration, however ensuring the gathering is safe and...

Stephanie Colmer 1958-2020 Mrs. Stephanie Colmer of Athabasca, passed away suddenly at the Grey Nuns Hospital on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the age of 62 years.  Due to the recent Government restrictions on the number of people allowed to gather, the family will be holding a private service on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Violet Vancha 1955-2020 Mrs. Violet Vancha of Plamondon, beloved wife of Mr. Sean Habermehl, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the age of 64 years.  After much consideration of the current international health crisis, the Vancha family is choosing to postpone the celebration of Violet's life until a later date. We appreciate there are many people who knew Violet and want to join in the celebration, however ensuring the gathering is safe and inclusive for...

Mike Sworin 1927-2020 Mr. Mike Sworin of Grassland, Alberta, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Lena Sworin, passed away peacefully at the Boyle Healthcare Centre on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 92 years. Mike is survived by his daughter Geraldine Joan Snyder, grandson Mikael Snyder, sister Olga Semashkewich, and sister-in-law Olga Sworin. Mike was predeceased by his beloved wife Lena Sworin, parents; Julia and Peter Sworin, brother Bill Sworin, sister Julia Pretula,...

Guy St. Pierre 1967-2020 Mr. Guy St. Pierre of Lawrence Lake, beloved partner of Mrs. Nerissa O'Connor, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the age of 52 years.  As per Guy's request, no formal service will be held at this time. 

Maria Stasiuk 1954-2020 Mrs. Maria Stasiuk of Grassland, passed away peacefully at the Athabasca Healthcare Center on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 66 years.  After much consideration of the current international health crisis, the Stasiuk family is choosing to postpone the celebration of Maria's life until a later date. We appreciate there are many people who knew Maria and want to join in the celebration, however ensuring the gathering is safe and inclusive for...

John Roberts January 28th, 1925-March 13th, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Roberts of Colinton, Alberta, at the age of 95 years. John leaves behind his loyal K9 companion, Beaver, as well as a great number of close friends who were as family. John was born in Buxton, England, where he worked various jobs from an early age and received a degree in education and economics. He moved to Canada and started teaching at Edwin Parr Composite School in...

Zenon Carl Rawa July 20, 1954 to March 8, 2020 Mr. Zenon Rawa of Calgary, Alberta, passed away on March 8, 2020, after a brief illness at the age of 65 years. Zenon is survived by his mother, Jennie Rawa; his two sisters, Elizabeth Madsen and Dorothy (Bert) Seatter; his two brothers, Anthony (Helen) Rawa and Richard Rawa; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Marion Rawa; and his brother-in-law, Doug Madsen. Due to the recent Alberta Government...

Water Ernest Howse 1934-2020 Mr. Walter Ernest Howse, of Buffalo Lake, Alberta, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, March 8th, 2020, at the age of 85 years. He is survived by his nine loving children, Carrie Anne Howse, of Edmonton, AB, Sharon (Blair) Howse of Belleville, ON, Cheryl Howse of Buffalo Lake, AB, Walter Howse Jr. of Buffalo Lake, AB, Tanya Howse of Edmonton, AB, Shannon Howse of Buffalo Lake, AB, Horace (Charity) Howse of Lac La Biche, AB, Frankie Howse of Lac La...

Louise Cardinal 1952-2020 Mrs. Louise Cardinal passed away at the William J. Cadzow Hospital on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the age of 68 years.  A Wake Service will begin at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Sandy Lake Community Hall. A Funeral Service will follow at the Sandy Lake Community Hall on Monday, March 16, 2020, at 1:00 P.M.