All Obituaries

Lucien (Joseph Edouard Lucien) Casavant passed away peacefully at the Westlock Health Care Centre on September 25, 2022 at the age of 94.  Lucien was born on May 15, 1928 in Vimy, Alberta.  Lucien farmed east of Colinton until his retirement in 2000. During the winter months, he also worked at a lumber mill, built compressor sites for Gas Comm and in later years, he operated the Boyle Seed Cleaning plant.  He enjoyed spending time at the lake, gardening, bowling, floor...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cavell Jane Flowers (King). Cavell battled Mestatic Breast Cancer for close to eight years and she passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022 at the Athabasca Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. Cavell was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick on June 28, 1964 and lived most of her later childhood in Fort McMurray, AB, where she graduated from Fort McMurray Composite High School. She is survived by her loving and...

The family of Casey Daniel Saley are saddened to announce his passing on September 9th, 2022 at the age of 45 years.  He is survived by his wife Crystal Beaver; daughter Cassie Beaver; and his sister Tracey.  A public viewing will take place on Saturday, September 17th, 2022 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Athabasca Community Chapel in Athabasca, Alberta.   

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Jacob (Jake) Chernish on September 5, 2022 after a difficult battle with cancer.  Jake is survived by his sisters: Carollyne Robertson, Jean Chernish (Calvin Gill), and Suzanne Dorosiewicz (John); his children: Stephanie Chernish and Jessie Jones; and grandchildren: Elizabeth, Ben, and Ryker.  Jake was predeceased by his parents, Max and Levina; and his brothers, Mert and George.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Rae Shewfelt ( nee Jones ). Pamela courageously battled leukemia for over a year and passed away at the University Hospital on August 26 2022 with her beloved husband Jay by her side. Pamela was born in Lethbridge on May 5 1982 and lived her childhood years in Athabasca. She attended Edwin Parr Composite School. Pamela was predeceased by her maternal and paternal grandparents: Alcides and Janet Shank and Aaron and Laurine...

Fred Martin, born in Meanook, AB on April 30th, 1935, passed away peacefully on August 24th,2022. He was surrounded by his loving family. Frederick Sydney Martin was the fourth and youngest child born to Guy and Vida Martin. He married the love of his life, Elsie Katona, on June 17th, 1961. They went on to have four children, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. They made their life and living in Athabasca, the community that they loved. Fred is survived by his loving wife of...

The family of Garry William Thwaites are saddened to announce his passing on August 22, 2022. Garry was born on December 3,1956 to parents Robert and Elsie Thwaites. Later in his life, he met Wanda and they married and had two beautiful daughters. He was a man of many talents. Garry was an amazing husband, father, son, grandpa, and friend. He loved his grandkids immensely and was able to see his new grandson, Landin, via FaceTime. Garry leaves behind his loving spouse of 21 years, Kim...

It is with great sadness that the family of Janet Martynek-Hansen announces her passing. Janet passed away peacefully at her home in Edmonton, Alberta on August 10, 2022 at the age of 60 years. Janet grew up on a farm near Athabasca, AB and completed her school years there. After school, she moved to Edmonton where she became a nurse. Nursing was not only a career, but it was also her passion. When her MS symptoms became worse, it prevented her from continuing in active...

It is with great sadness the family of Elizabeth Sale announces her passing at the age of 88 years. Betty Sale’ was born Elizabeth Dorothy Knittle January 8, 1934 in Lancer Saskatchewan.  With little or no rain in 1935, ’36 tough times forced Betty’s parents to move to Alberta. Betty grew up the oldest of 11 children, and knew well life on a farm in Clyde. Her mother helped her father with the farming and she became a second mother to the younger ones until she met...

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Nalesnik announces his passing. Richard passed away in the Grey Nuns Hospital on August 4th, 2022 at the age of 74. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Arlene; sons, Bradley, and Chad (Krystal); grandchildren: Brock, Cole and Makenna; and a very special niece that was part of his life: Melissa (Gunnar) and her children Kali, Leila and Nash; siblings Violet (Nick), Tim (Bonnie) and...