All Obituaries

Gordon Young  1949-2019 Mr.Gordon Young of Wabasca, passed away at home on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 69 years.  A Wake Service will begin at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the Wabasca Community Hall. A Funeral Mass will follow at the Wabasca Community Hall on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. 

Gerald “Jerry” Lutz 1941-2019 We are saddened to announce the passing of Gerald (Jerry) Richard Lutz on March 9, 2019 at the age of 77. Jerry was born November 1, 1941 in Stony Plain, Alberta to Arthur & Erna Lutz. He was the eldest of 5 children. Jerry leaves his loving wife of 54 years Chris Lutz; his children Terry, Shane (RaDell) and Cindy (Steve); his grandchildren Melissa, Brendan, Carter, Mya, Sheldon & Raelyne. His siblings Dwight (Bev), Howard, Allan, and...

Randall Mcaully Lindsay 1952-2019 Mr.Randall Mcaully Lindsay of Wabasca, passed away at home on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the age of 56 years.  A Wake Service will begin at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Wabasca Community Hall. A Funeral Mass will follow at the Wabasca Community Hall on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. with Father Anthony officiating. 

James Gray 1959-2019 Mr. James Gray of Athabasca, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the age of 60 years.  At Jame's request, no formal service will be held at this time.

Frank David Hrechuk 1940-2019 Mr. Frank David Hrechuk of Island Lake, Alberta, passed away peacefully on his 79th birthday on March 4, 2019. He is survived by his wife Irene, their family and friends. In respect of Frank's wishes, no funeral service is planned. In lieu of other tributes, donations in Frank's memory may be made to the Athabasca Healthcare Auxiliary Association, c/o Athabasca Healthcare Centre, 3100 - 48th Ave., Athabasca, AB T9S1M9

Linda Sheaves  1964-2019 It is with the most broken of hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Linda Sheaves (Bacon) in February of 2019 in Athabasca, Alberta at the age of 54 years old. Beloved wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, auntie, and friend to so many. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 35 years, David Sheaves, and their children Jennifer (Chris) Toutant and Louis (Laura) Sheaves. Linda will also be forever remembered by her precious...

Frances Marie Struski 1934-2019 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Marie Struski on February 28, 2019 at the age of 84 years. Frances was born on August 29, 1934 in Edmonton to Ovide and Rose-Alma Boisvert. She was the second youngest of seven brothers and sisters. Frances married Joseph Struski on November 10, 1954. They resided and raised a family on their farm near Athabasca for many years. Frances was predeceased by her husband Joseph on August 24, 2012,...

Loretta Karen Onyschuk 1954-2019 It is with great sadness that we announce that Loretta Onyschuk of Athabasca, passed away peacefully at the Athabasca Healthcare Center on Tuesday, February 26th, at the age of 64 years. She leaves to mourn her loss, her loving husband Jim of 37 years, 3 sisters; Val (Bob) Hudson, Peggy (John) Gullian and Hazel Wood, 3 brother-in-laws; Walter (Dayle) Onyschuk, Frank Onyschuck, Jerry Onyszchuk, 2 sister-in-laws; Darlene (Caz) Kosinski, and Shirley Bolduc....

John Walter Deren Aug. 24, 1933 – Feb. 24, 2019 Dad passed away at the age of 85. He is survived by his children Sandy Deren, and Cindy Weber (Michael), grandchildren Ryan (Amy), Candice (Ryan), Cassandra, Crystal (Kevin), Sheldon, Carlena (Brent) and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Isla, Hudson, Liam, Wendel, Nate and Casey.  Dad also leaves to mourn his passing Brothers Paul (Donna), Al, Tony (Margaret), Danny (Joanne), Leo (Gail), Frank (Judy), Eddy (Emily), Brother’s in...

Christine Gladys Yellowknee 1937-2019 Mrs. Christine Yellowknee of Wabasca, passed away at the Wabasca Healthcare Center on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the age of 81 years.  A Wake Service will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Wabasca Community Hall. A Funeral Mass will follow at the Wabasca Community Hall on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Richard Waye officiating.