Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Margaret Rose Wright on Saturday June 12, 2021 at the University of Alberta Hospital. She was born in Northern Ireland on August 29, 1952. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Peggy McGuigan. Margaret was a loving mother not just to her own children but also to the many who called her Mama Marg. She was one of a kind and loved her Tim Hortons coffee. She always helped anyone in need and had the biggest heart. She was the kind of women who would… Read complete obituary here.

Cremation has taken place at Capital City Cremation in Edmonton, Alberta.

Cremation has taken place at Capital City Cremation in Edmonton, Alberta.

  Herbert Malcolm Serviss, formerly of Ethelton, SK, was called home on June 6, 2021, after an arduous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born May 2, 1945, the only son of Herbert and Margaret Serviss, brother to four sisters, Florence, Joycelyn, Shirley Ann, and Margaret (Ellen). He had a love for horses and among his early companions numbered several faithful ponies and devoted dogs. After completing his early schooling in Ethelton, he graduated from MCCI in Melfort and did post-secondary training in various trades as well as studies in engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. He farmed grain and… Read complete obituary here.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Harry Shomachuk at the age of 81. He is predeceased by his parents, Conrad and Eva, and 6 siblings (Leo, Mary, Ann, Olga, Mike, John) and survived by his sister, Nady Chessman. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife, Dorothea; his 4 children, Kim, Harry Jr., Troy, and Todd; all of his 10 grandchildren (Shelby, Garret, Amber, Aaron, Adam, Doran, Kohl, Corwyn, Terryl, Jinaye); and other family and friends. We will continue to celebrate his brilliance, kindness and amazing spirit and cherish his… Read complete obituary here.

Pauline Valentine passed away peacefully at the University Hospital in Edmonton on June 6, 2021, at age 85. She was born in Regina, SK, to Marie Elizabeth Nault and John Goulet. Dearest sister of Irene, Denis, Theresa, Clara, Paul, Richard, and Murielle. She was predeceased by her infant daughter Catherine (1956), husband Wayne (2002), brother Richard (2017), and her youngest sister Marie. She leaves behind her children Steven (Rhonda), Ken (Nancy), Terry (Deborah), Richard (Janice), Sheila (Christopher), and Sharon (Harold). She was also blessed with 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and 3 great-great step grandchildren. The family… Read complete obituary here.

Cremation has taken place at Capital City Cremation in Edmonton, Alberta.

Cremation has taken place at Capital City Cremation in Edmonton, Alberta.

Cremation has taken place at Capital City Cremation in Edmonton, Alberta.