Obituaries

On September 14th, our treasured Mom and Grandma passed away peacefully at the age of 81 and has been reunited with her beloved husband, David forever. She was predeceased by her parents, Hyacinth and Thomas; sisters, Margaret, Mary and Audrey; brothers, Barry and Gordon; as well as special friends and pets she loved throughout her life. She will be forever missed and never forgotten by daughters, Kathleen and son-in-law Sam from Powell River, Susan and son-in-law Robert from Edmonton; along with granddaughters, Bailey (Jace), Amanda and Taylor; and great granddaughter, Rowyn. She will be remembered by brothers, Mitch and Monty… 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.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Mike Hamel announces his passing on September 3, at the age of 53 years. Mike is lovingly remembered by his wife of 18 years, Jen; son, Nathan; and youngest child, Ally. Mike is also missed by his son: Brandon (Robynne); grandson, Everett; brother, Jeffrey (Lorna); sister, Tracy (Kevin); mother, Rose; mother-in-law, Kathy; and father-in-law, Glen (Lynne); as well as Daniel (Ashley) and numerous relatives and friends. Mike was predeceased by his father, Robert (Bob). Mike was born in Sarnia, Ontario before living in Nova Scotia and British Columbia as a teen… Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Len passed away on September 8, 2023 at the age of 84 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Doreen; children: Lucian (Eileen) and Mequel (Aimee); grandchildren: Troy (Kerys) and Ben; brother, Norman; as well as numerous relatives and friends. Len was predeceased by his daughter Barbara Dean who passed away January 1999 Len was born October 27, 1938. He married his devoted wife, Doreen, November 2, 1957 and was a loving father to his three children; Barb, Lucian and Mequel. Early in life, Len learned the importance of… Read complete obituary here.

With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Dad, Poppa and Great-Poppa, John Joseph Hickey on August 31, 2023. Complications from a stroke in 2020 finally overcame his fierce battle for recovery. He was born in Peterborough, Ontario on October 19, 1935, moved West as a young man and met and married Marilynn in Hinton, Alberta and raised a family there. He moved in later years to St. Albert which was his home at the time of his death. His great love for his family is our foundation and that unconditional love will live on in our… Read complete obituary here.

Farewell with love Patrick Michael de Jourdan was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to parents John and Joan de Jourdan. Patrick is survived by partner, Benya Heyse; his sons, Spencer de Jourdan and Blake de Jourdan (Josh); siblings, Robert de Jourdan (Andrea), Susan Daniel (David and family), Mary Frances de Jourdan (Tim and family), and Bart de Jourdan (Pam and family). Patrick’s early years were filled with sport – swimming, skating, skiing, skydiving and football and a house full of family. He was a creative problem solver from an early age – taking apart and reassembling appliances, electronics, bicycles, motorbikes… Read complete obituary here.

Our beloved matriarch, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away as a result of doing what she loved – working in her garden. Kay was a lover of nature and an avid gardener whose self-confidence, work ethic, and resilience inspired her children, grandchildren and all of their spouses. Kay was predeceased by her husband Frank (1978) and is survived by her three children: Ken (Meredith), Cathy (Carmen), and Jane (Jim); her seven grandchildren: Alix, Matthew, Diego, Landon, Elizabeth, David, and Michael; her one great-grandchild: Casey; and her many siblings, nieces and nephews. In keeping with Kay’s wishes, cremation has taken place… Read complete obituary here.

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