Obituaries

Leo (Hector) Campos Aldunez It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Leo Campos Aldunez on May 20, 2026. He will be eternally loved by his wife Carmen, son Hector, daughter Sara, son-in-law Eric, his sister Maria Elizabeth, and Carmen’s daughter Diana and son-in-law Cyrus. Leo was born January 2, 1955 in Santiago, Chile to Julia and Hector. As a young man he studied communications and television production and was passionate about social justice and politics. Like many Chileans, Leo ultimately had to flee the Pinochet military dictatorship in Chile and arrived in Manitoba in 1979…. Read complete obituary here.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Viola Grace Dixon on May 1, 2026, at the age of 100 1/2 years. She is survived by her daughters Lyndel (Darcy) and Deena (Rob), and son Ewert (Mary) Johnson, her sister Merla Ridge, her sister-in-law Nina Smiley, her grandchildren Michelle (Steve) Antil, Jason Wilkinson, Cora Rye, and Kimberly (David) Babiy, great-grandchildren Victoria, Joshua, and Xyla. She was predeceased by her husband Ed, her daughter Velen Johnson, son-in-law Brian Melin, grandson Cody Melin, brother Delbert Smiley, sisters Leatrice Wilson and Dolly Koehle, and her parents Elsie and Bill Smiley. Viola… Read complete obituary here.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Ryan Richardson on May 10, 2026, at the age of 33. Ryan was a deeply loved son, a loyal brother to Shane, and above all else, a profoundly devoted father to his “little guy” and very best friend, Zebadiah. Ryan was so proud of the young man Zeb is becoming, and he poured his heart into teaching him kindness, respect, strength, and loyalty. Together they shared many special moments: gaming side by side, shooting hoops, riding scooters, making music, and laughing around campfires, to name a few. The… Read complete obituary here.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marty Robert Troudt on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the age of 72. Marty was born on December 23, 1953, in the small community of Mercoal, Alberta. At the age of four, he moved from Coal Valley to the Erith Tie Company, where he made many lifelong memories. In 1962, his family settled in Stony Plain, where Marty grew up working on the family farm, graduated from high school, built many friendships, and later raised his own young family. As a young man, Marty earned several journeyman certifications: including… Read complete obituary here.

Marguerite Sharon Robbins-Crabtree, lovingly known as Marg, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. She was born on November 1, 1948, in Sarnia, Ontario, to Ivan and Fae Robbins. Marg was a loving and devoted mother to her daughter, Janet Elizabeth Lucas Giandomenico (Mike); and to her son, Steven Richard Lucas (Justyna). She was a proud and cherished grandmother to Alexander, Isabella, and Elizabeth Giandomenico, and Adrian and Natalia Lucas, each of whom held a special place in her heart. She is survived by her sisters, June and Doreen; and her brother, Doug (Tammy). Marg was predeceased by her sisters,… Read complete obituary here.

Bonnie Smith passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Westview Health Centre in Stony Plain, on March 19, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Regina but a long-time resident of Edmonton, she is lovingly remembered by her son Kenneth Smith (Patricia); daughter Colleen Boe (Terry); grandsons Brandon, Colin, and Neil Smith; granddaughter Dr. Dana Boe (Luc); and sister Claire McKay (nee Ward). Predeceased by her parents, William and Marjorie Ward of Regina; husband Eric M. Smith of Edmonton; brother Larry Ward of Calgary, and sister Shirley Brehaut (nee Ward) in Ontario. Bonnie was blessed… Read complete obituary here.