Obituaries

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.

David Unger of St. Albert, Alberta, joyfully took his first uninhibited breath of heaven’s fresh air on Wednesday evening, February 25, 2026, at the age of 52 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his two children, Tyrell Roach and Courtney Roach, and his granddaughter, Scarlett; his sisters, Sylvia (Mark) Jantzen, Vivian Fry, and Donna Ginther; and his nieces and nephews, Theresa Jantzen Reed (Ryan), Erica Jantzen Fraser (James), Craig Jantzen, Karen Ginther, Stephanie Ginther, and Jonathan Pulyk. David was predeceased by his father, Abe Unger; his mother, Sara Unger; and his brother-in- law, Tom Fry. David was a very… Read complete obituary here.

Cheryl Ann Getty, aged 75, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 24, 1951, Cheryl Ann carried with her a lifelong resilience and connection for the people and communities she called home. Cheryl was predeceased by her husband, Bill Saurette; and is lovingly remembered by her children, Jeffrey Byma and Janelle Byma; her step-sons, Patrick (Doris) Saurette and Nathan Saurette; and her cherished grandchildren, Ethan, Chloe, Roan, Malcolm, Matthew, Ally, and Theodore. She built a full and meaningful life grounded in family, service, and connection. Her fondest memories include time spent at… Read complete obituary here.