Obituaries

Beverly Benbow
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Beverly Benbow (nee Kuny) on Tuesday February 2, 2021, at the age of 68, in Edmonton. She will be remembered by her two sons and their families: Shawn (Jennifer) Benbow and their sons James and Walter, and...

Doris Hazel Wirstiuk
It is with deep sorrow and heartache that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother on March 2, 2021 at the age of 72 years. She is survived by her loving husband Orest, of Tomahawk, children; Tracy (Marjie) Wirstiuk of Tomahawk, Darcie (Robert) Steffler of...

Dale Robert Cameron
March 13 1970 – February 27 2021 Dale Robert Cameron peacefully passed away and joined his mom, Fran, and dad, Jim, on Feb-ruary 27th 2021 at the age of 50. He passed away in the comfort of his family and his dog at the Mazankowski Heart Institute in Edmonton...

Derek Wallace Gove
(Father Theodore) Its is with heavy hearts that the family of Fr. Theodore announce his passing on March 2, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memory, his sister Heather Gove. Derek was predeceased by his parents, Wallace and Kathleen. Fr. Theodore was born and raised in...

John Barry Reid
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, John Barry Reid, at the age of 87 years old (1933-2021). Predeceased by his second wife Lois Grigg. Survived by daughter Diane Reid (Jamie Simpson) and son Scott Reid, “adopted” daughter DJ Clarke...

Nadia Opper
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Nadia Opper, 77, passed away unexpectedly on February 28th 2021 at the Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. Nadia was born November 24th 1944 to Mary and...

Katherine (La Porte) Hryhorczuk
Katherine (Kat) Hryhorczuk, nee La Porte, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, February 26, 2021 with her husband Jason by her side and her dogs Sam and Lexi nearby. Our beloved Kat was born January 15, 1974 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Robert (Bob) and Brenda, the...

Maria Vasconcelos
On Thursday February 25, 2021 Mrs. Maria Vasconcelos of Edmonton passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years. Left to cherish her memory is her loving son Joe (Sheri); five grandchildren: Lawnette (Mike), Kurtis, Vicky (Nick), Kurtis and Kaitlin; six...

Eugene Smereka
With tearful hearts but embracing our cherished memories of a loving Husband, Dad and Gido, the family of Eugene Smereka announces his passing on February 26, 2021 at the age of 74. Eugene will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Linda; daughters Nicole Fluet...

Valerie Martell
b. July 23, 1943 Gunn, Alberta d. February 21, 2021 Onoway, Alberta Valerie Martell (formerly of Calgary, AB) has passed away at the age of 77 after a lengthy illness with her husband and family by her side. Valerie was raised and resided in various coal mining towns...