All Obituaries

Allan Stuart Hunter October 9, 1930- January 16, 2020 On Jan 16 Professor Al passed away at Athabasca Long Term Care. He was a man of the world, doing his best to educate those he crossed paths with. He was a Chartered Accountant by training but teaching was his true passion, with teaching as far away as University of Nairobi and Japan to as close as the University of Lethbridge and everywhere in between. He loved golfing, hiking, skiing, hockey and the great outdoors. Cherishing his...

Verna Hatfield 1949-2020 Mrs. Verna Hatfield of Boyle, beloved wife of the late Mr. Don Hatfield, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at the age of 70 years.  As per Verna's request, no formal service will be held at this time. 

Evelyn Boisvert 1929-2020 Mrs. Evelyn Boisvert of Athabasca, beloved wife of Mr. Real Boisvert, passed away peacefully at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at the age of 90 years. Evelyn is survived by her loving spouse Real Boisvert, her children; Ron (Thelma), Gord (Sandy), Janie (Bruce), and Chester (Kim), her grandchildren; Tracy (Dean), Tammy (Albert), Janice, Kyler (Teigan), Gurdeep (Kristy), Jayden, Jaycie, Nicholas (Catherine) Charnelle (Rodney), Paul...

Rose Alice Patry 1927-2020 Rose Alice Patry, of Athabasca, Alberta, beloved wife of the late Charles Patry, passed away peacefully at Rocky Mountain House Health Centre on January 7, 2020, at the age of 92 years. Rose Alice leaves to mourn her passing Gerard Caouette, her cherished husband of 14 years, and the Caouette family, as well as her daughter Jeannette (Gerald) Byrtus; her sons Bernard Patry, Albert (Sally) Patry, Gerald (Shelly) Patry, and Raymond (Jackie) Patry, as well as her...

James Nipshank 1967-2019 At the age of 52 on Tuesday morning, December 31, 2019, at 2:45 A.M. James sadly passed away from a lengthy battle with his health at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre.  Left to cherish his memories are his father Clifford, son Ozzy, brothers; Wayne, Brian, Lloyd, sisters; Yvonne, Joyce, as well as many nieces, nephews and their extended families.  Friends and Family are invited to pay their respects between 7:00 P.M - 9:00 P.M on Monday, January 6, 2019,...

Herbert Cutrell 1920 - 2019 Mr. Herbert Cutrell of Boyle, the beloved husband of the late Mrs. Ethel Cutrell, passed away peacefully at the Wild Rose Villa on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at the age of 99 years. Herbert was an avid outdoor person, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and ski-dooing with family and friends. Herbert is survived by his children; Marion and Leslie, and stepson Gerald. He was predeceased by his parents; Alice and John Cutrell, and beloved wife Ethel. The...

Randall William Rosenke 1955-2019 Mr. Randall Rosenke of Boyle passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at the age of 64 years.  A private family service will be held at a later date. 

Walter Sawchuk November 28, 1931 – December 29, 2019 Walter Sawchuk of Athabasca, AB beloved husband of the late Marlene Sawchuk, passed away peacefully at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at the age of 88 years. Walter is survived by his son Michael Sawchuk, daughter Tamara (Dale) Klein, grandchildren; Brittany & Chanel Klein, Mackenzie, Georgia, Katie, and Jillian Sawchuk, great-grandchild Anastynn Klein, brother Gordon (Barb) Sawchuk, as well as...

Glenn Neil Struski 1957-2019 Mr. Glenn Neil Struski of Rochester, Alberta, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23rd, 2019, at the age of 62 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

 D’Arcy McGhan 1942-2019 D’Arcy McGhan of Perryvale, Alberta, passed away in his sleep at home on Sunday, December 22nd, 2019, at the age of 77 years. He was born in March of 1942, to Lester and Gwen McGhan in Edmonton, Alberta. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Evelyn; his daughters Shelley (Kevin) Grundberg and Gwen (Deirdre McCaughey) McGhan; and sons Robert (Holly) McGhan and Winston (Karry) McGhan. He leaves behind his grandchildren Arlo and Stacia Grundberg;...