All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charlene Nadine Mantle. Charlene was born in High Prairie, Ab. She is the eldest of 4 kids. She is survived by her son Kyle Koehler, her parents Kenneth and Becky Mantle, brother Gordon(Tanya) Mantle, sister Deborah(Chris) Mantle, sister Krystle(Nebraska) Kosy, grandma aunts, uncles, neices and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter Kendall Mantle. Family invites you to the funeral service December 09 2023 at the...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ronald Billy Giesbrecht announces his sudden passing on November 22, 2023, at the age of 69 years. Ron is lovingly remembered by his wife Debbie, children; Chad (Kayla), Marci, Kim (Jeff), granddaughter; Ellie, grandsons; Dominique, Blake, Lukas, Austin, Colton and one great grandson Eli. He was also survived by his brother; Albert (Anna-Marie), sisters; Deanna (John Braun), Elvira Peters, Linda Carfrae, numerous nieces & nephews, and...

John (Jack) Wesley Nolan, 76, of Vegreville, Alberta, passed away on November 8, 2023 surrounded by his sons. He was born to parents Charles and Evelyn Nolan (French) on December 31, 1946 in Edmonton, Alberta. Jack resided with his family in Bruce, Alberta for the first 9 years of his life, moving to Tofield in 1955 where he completed his schooling. Upon graduating high school Jack entered into the field of Renewable Resource Technology in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. After receiving his...

Mabel Florence Redden of Athabasca, Alberta, affectionately known as “Gammy” to family and many friends, died on November 1, 2023, at the age of 96 years.  She was born May 28, 1927, in Grimshaw, Alberta, the 4th child of 11 of Thomas Everett Blakley and Mabel Archibald.  Mabel married Hubert Redden in 1947 and worked diligently on their farm in west Athabasca gardening, caring for animals, milking cows, and operating much of the farming equipment.  Mabel’s...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of David Walter Porcina of Rochester, Alberta announce his passing on October 26, 2023 at the age of 79. David is predeceased by his parents and his son, Jason. He will be lovingly remembered and forever cherished by his sister Irene; son Kurtis (Sonya) Royer; and his grandchildren: Cole, Dallas, and Sky Royer.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Tanya Boudreau of Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement, Alberta announces her passing on October 21, 2023, at the age of 39 years. Tanya will be lovingly remembered and forever loved by her husband: Ron Babcock; children: Kyler, Cain, Tianna; parents: Roy & Mildred Sinclair; brothers: David, Peter Jr. (Pricilla), Daniel; sisters: Karyn (Dale), Allison (Eric); 2 special uncles: Faron, Ken; special aunty: Cherilyn; beloved pet: Justice; as well as...

It is with profound sorrow and love that the family of Harold John Chiernyk announce his passing on Oct. 18, 2023 at the age of 77 years. Our beloved John passed away peacefully on a beautiful fall day, while working on the family farm. He will be forever loved and remembered by his partner, Helen Serona and her son Chris, by his three sisters, Barbara Kwasney (Ronald), Frances Trenchie (Hank Mynio) and Emily Spence (Brian), by his four nieces, Karen Lauridsen (Jeremy), Roxanne Senyk...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Judy Ostermeier of High Prairie, Alberta, announces her passing on October 12, 2023 at the age of 64. Judy will be lovingly remembered and missed by many family members and friends. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Calling Lake Community Centre. Final resting place: Calling Lake Cemetery. 

Albert Bury   It is with deep sadness, although with gratitude for a life well-lived, that we announce the passing of Albert Bury, of Athabasca Alberta, on September 30, 2023. Dad will be dearly missed by his loving family; wife Mary; children Walter (Wanda), Valen (Gloria) and Carolyn (Steven); grandchildren Kodi (Terri), Kendall (Carleane), Larissa, Katherine (Denis) and Kristine (Colin); along with great grandchildren Evan, Eli, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Madison, Braelyn, Jase,...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our precious treasure, Shiloh Mitchell, at the age of 29. Left to mourn are his mother Shari Mitchell (Ben Matijon), his father Josh Kolay, and numerous loving family members and friends. Donations in Shiloh’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Athabasca branch of SCARS animal rescue. All are welcome to attend a celebration of life on Saturday October 28th at 2 p.m. at the Athabasca Community Chapel.