All Obituaries

Dave Martin 1929-2019 On Saturday, September 7th, 2019, Dave Martin of Athabasca passed away at the age of 90 years. Dave is survived by his daughters, Debra Martin and Sandra (Doug) Slatnik; grandchildren, David Jan (Shauna) Godfrey, Cherie Godfrey, Corrie (Paul) Bovis, Jamie (Darryl) Brost, and Tracy (Braden) Desmet; great-grandchildren Braden, Rylan, Rhys, Jolie, Rhett, Vida, and Eleanor; and his siblings Pearl Day and Fred (Elsie) Martin. He was predeceased by his wife Louise, brother...

Joan Marie Lund 1927-2019 Joan was at peace when she passed on Thursday, September 5, 2019. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons and daughter-in-laws Randy (Mary), Glenn (Barb), Dale (Fay) and Jamie (Sharon) and grandchildren Jeff (Monica), Amber (Chris), Kirk (Chelsea), Jimmy, Dustin (Julie), Lindsay, Karmen (Jim), and Kellie (Keith) and Ken’s children and grandchildren as well as eight great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren will forever cherish memories of “Grannie...

Leonard Davids 1942-2019 Mr. Leonard Davids of Newbrook, passed away suddenly at the Boyle Healthcare Centre on Monday, September 2, 2019, at the age of 77 years.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 6, 2019, at the Newbrook Community Hall.  Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute. 

Nick Pacholok 1930-2019 Mr. Nick Pacholok of Athabasca, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Betty Pacholok, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at the age of 88 years. Nick is survived by his children; Wayne (Wanda) Pacholok, Vince Pacholok, Richard (Kellee) Pacholok, Leonard (Deanna) Pacholok, and Katherine (Kevin) Benson, his grandchildren; Krysta (Randy), Jayden (Brittany), Ethan (Nicole), Saige, Dane (Monique),...

John Fredrick Witney 1932-2019 Mr. John Witney of Donatville, beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Witney, passed away at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the age of 87 years. John, known to many as Jack and to his family Papa, leaves behind to mourn his passing, his loving wife of 59 years Mary Witney, his son John Jr (Carol) Witney, 10 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. John was predeceased by his daughters; Rhonda and Debbie,...

Denise Lebeuf 1929-2019 On August 25, 2019, Denise Margaret (Letourneau) Lebeuf of Boyle, AB passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Denise was the 2nd child born to parents Oscar Letourneau & Margaret (Grove) Letourneau in Legal, AB. Shortly after birth, her mother passed away April 23rd, 1929. After Margaret's passing, Denise was cared for by close family and friends when she briefly attended school. Denise and family moved to Lac La Biche, AB in 1942. In 1944, Denise started...

Katie Kachmar 1930-2019 With heavy hearts the family of Mrs. Katie Karchmar of Athabasca, AB formerly of Boyle, AB announces her passing on August 25, 2019. Katie is survived by her brother, Morris (Winnie) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman; parents: Anton and Mary Karpuk; three brothers: Charlie, John, and Mike; one sister, Anne. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019, at 11:00 p.m. at the Boyle...

Helen Kosinski 1927-2019 Mrs. Helen Kosinski of Athabasca, beloved wife of the late Mr. Frank Kosinski, passed away at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre on Friday, August 23, 2019, at the age of 92 years. Helen leaves to mourn her loss her 3 children; David (Anne) Kosinski, Gordon (Gaile) Kosinski and Dayle Walter) Onyschuk, 6 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren as well as her large extended family including 2 step great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves 1...

Duncan McKellar 1939-2019 Duncan W. McKellar of Athabasca, Alberta passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019, at the age of 80 years. Duncan was born March 30, 1939, to Louis and Wilnona McKellar in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan. He is survived by his loving wife Joan, of 29 years, his children, Steve and Wendy, Dean and Lenia, Tony and Wendy, and Laurie and Mitch. No funeral arrangements have been scheduled at this time. 

Rolande Nickolas June 8, 1927 – August 21, 2019 With saddened hearts and loving remembrance, the family of Mrs. Rolande Nickolas announces her passing on August 21, 2019, at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre, Athabasca, Alberta at the age of 92 years. Rolande is survived by her husband, Walter, of 71 years; four children: Jerry (Louise), Louise (Don), Noreen (Vern), and Lorette; as well as numerous other family and friends. Rolande’s wishes were to be cremated with no...