Obituaries

“A Mother is a mother still, The holiest thing alive.” Samuel Taylor Coleridge Stella Gammie (nee Teshier) 1925-2021 On January 1, 2021, Stella Gammie just two weeks from her 95th birthday at Jubilee Nursing Home passed away at the Royal Alex Hospital. She will be missed deeply by her son, ex-husband, surrogated daughters, relatives, and friends. Stella had a long and remarkable life and even more when you considered she was born in Midland (near Drumheller) during the depression in a three room shack. Her loving parents Harry and Katherine Teshier, along with her younger brother John, were brought up… Read complete obituary here.

On December 20, 2020, Theresa Bellisle of Edmonton, Alberta passed away at the age of 69. She will be lovingly remembered by her sisters, Emily Bucknell and Cecile Alberts; and her many loving nieces and nephews. Theresa was predeceased by her loving husband, Dale Bellisle, Aug. 27, 2013; her parents, Paul-Emil and Ida Levesque; and her brother, Louis. A prayer service will be held at a later date.

On December 19th, 2020 Eugene Jolivette of Edmonton, AB passed away due to COVID 19 virus at the age of 75. He is survived by his loving spouse, Valerie; son, Joseph; his daughter, Brenda; sister, Marie; brothers, Louie and Albert; and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Irene and Theodore; and daughter Priscilla There will be no memorial service held at this time due to COVID restrictions. At a later date to be determined, we will be holding a celebration of life in Eugene’s honor. Cremation took place at Capital City Cremations in Edmonton, Alberta.    

It is with profound sadness that the family of Werner Leybold announce his passing peacefully in his home, on December 15, 2020 at the age of 80. He will be dearly missed by his son, Sebastian (Laura), and countless friends and family members around the world. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years (Christa); and son (Christof). Werner was born in Germany in 1940 and moved to Southwest Africa in 1956 at the young age of 16, where he accepted a call to help save a family farm that had fallen upon hard times. It was there… Read complete obituary here.

On November 27, 2020, Justin Daniel Keillor, of Edmonton passed away at the age of 37 years. He will be lovingly missed by his Son: Lucas Keillor; Daughters: Hailey Kilfoy, Shaelynn Keillor and Emilie Keillor; Brothers: Bradley Keillor and  Darren Keillor; Sister: Candy Keillor; Grandmother: Colette Leroux; Father: Robert Michael Keillor; and many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends. He was predeceased by his beautiful Mother Linda Beaudry. Justin was the life of the party in any situation that he was involved in. Always there to make jokes, make people smile, and help in any way he could. He… Read complete obituary here.

We announce the peaceful passing of our Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, brother and uncle: Johnny Paulson, at the age of 87 in Edmonton, Alberta. Pre-deceased by his wife Beryl and sister Olga. He will be remembered by his daughter Keleigh (Pierre) of Strathcona County; son Jay of Kelowna; grandchildren Chelsie (Gerard) of Coquitlam, Taylor (Jenn) of Kelowna, Danielle (Patrick) of Saskatoon and Claire (Jason) of Fort Saskatchewan; and greatgrandchild, Knox. His sister, Anne and his nieces and nephew: Shirley, Gail and Tony. Johnny was a proud, strong, determined and hardworking man. These traits are carried on by his family. He… Read complete obituary here.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Troy on November 27, 2020 in Edmonton, AB at 44 years of age. Troy was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2010. He bravely underwent three surgeries and cancer treatments over the last ten years until his tumour became inoperable. Our family is grateful for the time we had with Troy and the quality of life he was able to have despite his illness. Troy beat many odds and kept his sense of humour throughout his illness. Troy grew up in the small town of Pilot Butte, Saskatchewan where he… Read complete obituary here.

My sister was a very kind, strong, selfless, and compassionate lady. She was very considerate of others her whole life. She’s loved by her family and many friends. She’s very grateful of all life has given her. She will be missed.  ~Her brother

Mckeil, Charles Murray November 1, 1958 to November 26, 2020 It is with great sadness that after a very courageous 6 year battle with cancer the family of Charles (Charlie) Mckeil announce that he passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2020 at the age of 62. Charlie was predeceased by both parents Alvin and Alice (Price) Mckeil. He will be forever remembered by his spouse and best friend of 21 years Adele Aultman, his son Alexander Mckeil of Camrose AB, brothers Dan (Darla) Mckeil of Grande Prairie, Timothy Mckeil of Grande Prairie, Gordon Mckeil of Campbellton NB, Uncle… Read complete obituary here.