Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Bob on July 8, 2020 at age 92 after a full and happy life.  He will be remembered by his children Karen (Elias), Janice (Tom), Kevin (Rita); grandchildren Kerry (Lloyd), Ryan (Beth), Joline (Brian); and great grandchild Cash. We have many memories of happy summers spent together as a family at the Sylvan Lake cottage, and after a rewarding career with The Edmonton Fire Department Bob and Edna enjoyed retirement traveling, making memories in Vancouver and Shuswap with the family, and spending their golden years in St. Albert. … Read complete obituary here.

Cremation has taken place at Capital City Cremation in Edmonton.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Laurene at 57 years of age.  Predeceased by parents Laura and Telesphore Marchand; sisters Carol Marchand, Kathy Lauzon, and Joanne Shinnie; and brothers Timmothy Marchand, Allan Marchand, and Donald Marchand. Laurene is survived by Darlene Rojek, Tel Marchand, Carolyn Dumais, Lynda Neveu, Rosemay Pratt, Beatrice Crow, Bill Marchand, Bob Renaud, Bill Renaud, Stanly Renaud. Laurene was an independent free-spirited woman who loved cooking. She will also be missed by the extended family and her friends from Zellers.

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Dietrich (Dick) Thiessen died peacefully on June 26, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta, at the age of 91. Dick was born on February 9, 1929 in Coaldale, Alberta to Jacob and Maria Thiessen. He married Nettie Dueck in 1952 and moved to Lindbrook, Alberta with his sweetheart to begin farming. Ten years later, he studied to become a teacher. He taught for seven years in Tofield, after which he became a realtor. He was an active member of the Tofield Gospel Church and extended his love for people through his ministry at the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre. After Nettie passed away,… Read complete obituary here.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the tragic passing of Kenneth Stewart Alexander Miskimins. He will be deeply missed and treasured by his son, Sylas Wilkening; his mother, Sharon Miskimins; his father, Kiven Miskimins (Nancy); his sisters and brothers, Becky Sawyer (Paul), Carla Miskimins (Carl), Kimberly Miskimins (Greg), Melissa Trumble (Jake) and Barry Hotson (Jillian). Fondly remembered and loved by his nieces and nephews, Mackenzie Sawyer, Trevor Sawyer, Lincoln Owens, Jordynn Trumble, Maia Trumble and Kirstin Corbett. Adored by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Cherished by friend and confidant, Cody, his Albertan family and friends away from home… Read complete obituary here.

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Patricia (Pat) Hicks, 78, passed peacefully on June 21, 2020 after a battle with lung cancer. Pat was born on February 1, 1942 in Lumsden, Saskatchewan.  She met the love of her life, Lloyd, when they were both 14 years old.  A love story that spanned 64 years.  This year they celebrated their 58th anniversary.  Pat is predeceased by her parents Patty and Helen Majury; her sister Jean  Unteriner; her in-laws Bill and Edna Hicks; and her son Scott Hicks.  She is survived by her loving husband Lloyd; her son Ken (Shauna); her granddaughters Tricia and Taylor; and her great-grandson… Read complete obituary here.

Cremation has taken place at Capital City Cremation in Edmonton.