All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Arnold Owen announce his passing on Friday November 27, 2020. Arnold was born in Ashmont, AB on March 18, 1938. He married his wife Virginia on February 15, 1958, they were married for 62 years. Arnold is survived by his 5 children; Camille (Denise), Kathleen, Violet (Allan), Fay, Peggy (Robert) along with his grandchildren; Chantal (Jason), Perry, Nicholas, Susan (Drew), Mathew, Brandon, Felicia (Nick), Molly (Benjamin). Great grandchildren;...

Catherine Marie Bouchard July 27th, 1919 ~ November 24th, 2020 “Oh, to be young and free again like when I was 95.” So lamented aunty after breaking her hip at age 99. Catherine was born into a farming family 101 years ago. The last of 10 children. She was predeceased by her mother, Marie (nee h’Hirondelle) in February 1920, her father, Wilfred Sr. in 1938, brothers Jean-Baptiste (1898-1991), Lionel (1900-1915), Wilfred A (1906-2000), Joseph (1910-1998), Adelard...

RAU, Suzanne Jane (Suzy) July 11, 1972 – November 24, 2020  It is with great sadness, the family of Suzy announces her peaceful passing on November 24, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. She is deeply mourned by her loving husband, Nathan Victoor, her son Chase Rau, her parents Ron and Harriet Rau, sister Karen (Gary) Terris, step children Wyatt and Emily Victoor, nieces Julie and Brooke Terris, sister-in-law Lisa Rau, and many devoted and loving friends and family...

Loving sister and aunt, Emilia, passed away on November 22nd, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack, Father, Mother, four Brothers and 2 Sisters. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Vic Milot of Edmonton, sister Jean Goetsch of Athabasca, sister Alice Goetsch of Athabasca, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Due to covid, a private funeral will be held for family. Donations in Emilia’s name are gracefully accepted by the Heart and Stroke...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. John loved spending time with his grandchildren, Eric, Bryson, Nick, and Kadin, and will be deeply missed. He was predeceased by his wife Merle, daughter Lynn and son-in-law Leonard. He leaves to mourn his daughters Elizabeth Muir, Elisa (Vincent) Pochynok, and Lezlie Cherzompa, brother Ross and family, and sister Joan and family. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Karl Sawchyn at the age of 84.  He is survived by his wife Jeannette of 60 years; children Tim (Heather), Bonnie (Marc) and Sandi; grandchildren Christopher (Brittani), Vincent (Chelsea), Shyla and Bryce; great grandchildren Trystan, Emily, Kolten, Jayden and Apollo.  He was predeceased by his parents and brother Mike. The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses for the wonderful care at the Westlock...

MCCLUSKEY, Carol March 24th, 1963 – November 13th, 2020 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carol. She was predeceased by her mother Eva, her father Art, and Uncle Vernon McCluskey. She leaves behind three children. Robert and Todd Shopland of Spruce Grove, Michelle Shopland of Crowsnest Pass, her sisters Marie Misson and Jenny Schram of Stony Plain, and sister Karen McCluskey of Red Deer. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, nieces and...

Josephine Makowski June 13, 1933 – November 13, 2020 As we celebrate her life and are grateful for the memories, we say goodbye to our Mother, Baba, sister, and friend, Josephine Makowski of Thorhild, AB. Josie took pride in freshly cut grass and a beautiful yard, and added sparkle to Opal Road with her Christmas displays. She enjoyed music, playing cards, acting in skits, and going for coffee. She believed in community and lent her talents to many organizations in the Thorhild...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Norman. He will be deeply missed by all he leaves behind. Born in Weir, Quebec on October 10th, 1930 Norman joined the Canadian Military on August 12th, 1952 and spent thirty-three years in their employ, going on multiple tours and serving his country honorably and selflessly. He was a wealth of knowledge as a husband, father and brother, and a longstanding member of the Masonic Lodge in Westlock, Alberta. He was...

Terence (Terry) Mazurenko  It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Terence (Terry) Mazurenko of Thorhild. Terry was a dad and a gido, an uncle and friend. Terry will be lovingly remembered and missed by his children, Wendy Meier (Kelly) of Sherwood Park, Jacqueline Laschzok (Heinz) of Legal, and grand-daughters Billie of Edmonton and Cambell of Sherwook Park; siblings Cornell Mazurenko of St. Albert, Donna (Allan) Babiak of Westlock, Marie Mucha of Radway;...