All Obituaries

Brian Gordon Bourque  March 27, 1961 - March 31, 2024 The Family of Brian Gordon “Sneaky” Bourque of Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement, Alberta is saddened to announce his Passing on March 31, 2024, at the age of 63 years old. Brian will be Lovingly remembered by his children: Tara (Lenny), Christopher, Terri (Caddie), Cameron, Tania, and Terri Sinclair; Grandchildren: Corbin, Terisa, Carmen, Randel, Madison, Annabelle, Penelope, Adalyn, Jaslee, Albert, and Isabelle;...

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our loving husband, father, poppa, brother and friend Rodney Albert Smith of Colinton Alberta. Rodney passed away on March 28th 2024. Rodney is survived by his loving wife Lori, children Jolene(Brittany), Mathew(Emily), Luke(Kallie), Brittani(Tyson), Tiana, and his four gorgeous granddaughters Harper, Blake, Payton and Wren.  Brother Ivan (Linda), and sisters  Rita (Benny), Shirley (Don), Gail, Lily (Morris), Beatrice (Jim), Bev...

Gail Marie Chasse (Ziegler) was born on November 3, 1959, to Alexander and Reva Ziegler in Drumheller, Alberta. Gail met the love of her life Clovis Chasse and they got engaged in September of 1978, marrying on January 20, 1979. They had three children: Clovis (Kelly and their children: Jacob, Parker and Makayla), Jennifer (Jason Mercier and their children: Everett and Riley) and Curtis. She is also survived by her father Alexander Ziegler, brother Glenn, sister Gloria (Mike) Giroux and...

Gerald Peter Semashkewich was born on August 14, 1962, and passed away March 24, 2024 at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 61 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Olga Semashkewich; sister Marlene (Dave) Thachuk; brothers Lorry, Randy and Colin Semashkewich; nieces and nephew Ashley, Diamond and Tyrell Whitney; as well as many extended family and friends. Gerald was predeceased by his father Stanley Semashkewich. Divine Liturgy...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Glenda May Jones. Her battle with a brain tumor was lost at the Athabasca Healthcare Center, with her husband Roy at her side, on March 5th,2024. Glenda was born in Calgary, Alberta on June 10th, 1951. She was raised by her parents Alcides and Janet Shank on their farm outside of Athabasca. Glenda was pre-deceased by her daughter Pamela Shewfelt (ne: Jones), her first husband Jens Pederson, her parents Alcides and Janet Shank,...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Anton (Tony, Tex) Fotty on Monday February 26, 2024, at the age of 85.  Tony was born in Athabasca, Alberta in 1938 and lived the rest of his life there working and raising his family.  Tony was a kind, caring man who had a love of the outdoors; camping, hunting, fishing and sitting by the fire playing his guitar.  He loved sports including playing baseball, curling and watching hockey. Tony was predeceased...

Kenneth James Van Hees It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ken on February 17, 2024 at the age of 65. He died suddenly in the arms of his daughter with his wife by his side. He will live on through his wife, Lorraine of 39 years, children Cameron (Stacey), Marlene (Fred) and Sara. His Grandchildren Corie Lynn, Dominic, and Everett. His Father John, Siblings and numerous Nieces and Nephews. He will be reunited with his Daughter Corinne and Mother Ellen. Ken was raised in...

It is with sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of George Fleming of Grassland on February 16, 2024. George is survived by his loving wife Anne, children Garry, Wanda (Barry), Warren (Yvonne), Donna (Kevan), his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, siblings and many special family members and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Klopper and the staff of the Athabasca Hospital for their kindness and care shown to George and his family.  A Celebration of Life will be...

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Brenda Alyss Schaeffer of Athabasca, after her battle with cancer. Born June 23, 1942, and passing peacefully on February 15, 2024 at 82 years in hospital surrounded by her family. We have lost an integral part of our family. We will forever miss her presence in our lives, but she is with dad now, where her heart has always been. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her children; Mike (Janet) Warwick, Kevin (Nilce)...

 Jonathan Emmett Ormson was born in Calgary in 1975, to parents Linda and Jack Ormson. He was a happy little guy, quiet, but very interested in the world around him.  As a young lad he played hockey, and the clarinet, but books were always Jonathan’s best friend; so, from the age of 4 when he learned to read, he was entertained.  His love of Lego helped to grow Jonathan’s imagination and creativity. He was always involved with United Church youth groups like,...