Obituaries

Ross Edmund Hoyle passed away peacefully at 92 years of age, surrounded by the comfort and love of his family, following a sudden illness. His life was defined by extraordinary resilience, a gentle nature, his guidance, and unconditional devotion to his family. Ross is lovingly remembered by his five children: Jeannie (Kai), Heather (Dave), Janet (Albert), Duncan (Johanne) and Catherine (Cory); as well as his eleven beloved grandchildren: Ross (Emily), Faye (Ryan), Dale (Shay), Emily, Michael (Kazha), Katie, Melanie (Dan), Connor, Maeghan, Iona and Erik; and his eight cherished great grandchildren: Lily and Elon; Sloane and Senna; Levi and Noah;… Read complete obituary here.

The family of Rickey (Rick) Kaulback are saddened to announce his passing on July 18, 2026, in the University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton. Rickey was born in Truro, NS, the son of Lloyd and Ruth Kaulback (Moore, Davidson). He is survived by his beloved daughter, Erin Kaulback, Halifax, NS; his devoted sister, Marilyn Zwanepol, Peterborough, ON; his niece, Tara-Lei Zwanepol, Peterborough, ON; his nephew, Kory Zwanepol, Peterborough, ON; many uncles, aunts, cousins, great niece and nephews. Rickey was predeceased by his parents, Lloyd Kaulback and Ruth Davidson (nee Moore). In his younger years, Rickey loved fast cars, motorcycles, music, dancing,… Read complete obituary here.

Elsie Stocks was born in 1928 as Elsie Walker. Her middle name was Alvena, and she hated it. Her parents were Fred and Martha Walker. She was one of eight siblings—Samuel, Daniel, Herbert, Esther, Alvin, Wilma (Penny) and William. Alvin and William were Elsie and Penny’s twin brothers who both passed away as infants. In a family history book, Elsie wrote about her parents, “I don’t know how Mom and Dad had the strength to come through all the tough times and sad times they had, but they did. They also had many good times.” The same could be said… Read complete obituary here.

Wilfrid Arlin Peterson was born February 24, 1932, in Wadena, Saskatchewan, eldest to Lily and Wilfrid. The family moved several times, eventually landing in Alix, where Arlin attended high school. His creativity and building skills showed up early, when he fashioned his own pair of wooden skis only to have them break on their first run down the hill. This was one of the saddest stories he ever told! Arlin was considered too skinny to join the Army, despite efforts to fatten himself up with steaks and milkshakes at the restaurant where he worked after leaving home. He took a… Read complete obituary here.

It is with much sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Terry Taylor in Edmonton, AB, on June 1, 2026. Terry was the youngest son of Keith and Mary Taylor. He was born on June 2, 1966, in Hinton, AB. Terry leaves behind his Dad, siblings Nikki (Mel), Rick (Deb), Juleigh (Russ), Tim (Debbie), and his daughter Sera. Terry was predeceased by his mother in 2025. Terry lived in Robb, AB, Egremont, AB, Edmonton, AB, and Prince George, BC. The majority of his work life was spent in the trucking industry. However, he also worked in landscaping, house repairs,… Read complete obituary here.

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.