Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Leonard Richards (Butch) at the age of 71 years old. Butch passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 27, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta Butch will be dearly missed by his Mother, Markella Richards, his sisters, Judy (Larry) Trudeau and family, Candice (John) Wiebe and family, Maureen Matthews (Lloyd Devenny) and family, his children, Lawrence Richards, Chris (Lexia) Richards, Jessica Richards (fiancé David), and Rachel (Darren) Richards. Also, his grandchildren, Tanner, Tia, Daylin, Dre, Darius, Zarayah, Robert, and Owen, his great-grandchildren, Launna, Arya, Jasper, Lakelyn, John,… Read complete obituary here.

It is with great sadness and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Gail Diane Singleton (nee Keeler and Belanger) on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the age of 46. She is survived by her mother Elizabeth Belanger and husband Alphonse Belanger, and her father, Douglas Keeler and wife Erika Keeler. She is also survived by her daughters Isabelle Keeler-Esch and Hannah Singleton; her partner Jay Wright with parents Drew and Nanci Wright, sister Julie Wright, and brother Robert Wright; Robert Singleton who she shared 21 years of marriage with; sisters Karen (Dale) Chalifoux, Shannon (Trevor) Belanger, Christy (Beau)… Read complete obituary here.

Betty Jane Walker (nee Klinck) passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was surrounded by her 4 children: Beth Holland, Jack Walker, Catherine Lewis, and Lorna Walker. She is survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Ed and Helen Klinck, her husband, Ernie Walker, her 2 sisters, Margaret Ankerman and June Hall, and her second husband, Bill Cary. Betty was born in Didsbury, AB, in 1927. In the mid-1940s, she travelled to Edmonton to attend the University of Alberta. There she received her teaching certificate. She met Ernie Walker, who received his… Read complete obituary here.

Fly away Sheila borne by Christ Soar away now to Paradise Heaven forever and there to stay Home sweet home, GOD leads the way                                     Lingers here her cheery smile                                     Delivering mischief, all the while                                     Oh, what fun she says, a sing-a- long!        … Read complete obituary here.

Douglas was born on December 4, 1971, in Grand Forks, BC. Douglas passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 11, 2025. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving parents, John and Mavis Zaraska of Bonnyville, Alberta (previously of Elk Point, Alberta); his son, Johnathon Zaraska of Bonnyville, Alberta; daughter, Stephanie Zaraska (Steven Thompson) of St Paul, Alberta; sisters, Penny Zaraska (Jamie Pruden) of Bonnyville, Alberta, and Dana Beaudin (John Beaudin) of St Paul, Alberta. Doug was survived by 1 great-aunt, 6 aunts, 5 nieces, 1 nephew, 2 great-nieces, and 3 great-nephews, as well as many cousins.  He was preceded in… Read complete obituary here.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Pauline Marie Fortier, resident of Devon, Alberta, on August 10, 2025, at the age of 73. Pauline was the eldest of 12 children from Armand Paul and RoseMarie (Bourque) Fortier. She was born in Killarney, Manitoba, on May 7, 1952. Pauline was an adventurous free spirit who loved motorcycling, travel, nature, and gardening, wanting nothing more than to live in the moment and have her hands in the soil cultivating life from seed. She toured much of North America with her husband on motorcycle and was thrilled at the… Read complete obituary here.

Karin Ilka Thormann It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Karin Ilka Thormann, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, on August 2, 2025, at the age of 86, in Edmonton, Alberta.   Karin is now reunited in heaven with her cherished husband and love of her life, Otto, and her beloved sons, David and Jeff. She leaves behind a legacy of love and family, carried on by her devoted daughter, Bonita, and sons, Michael and James. She was a proud grandmother to 10 grandchildren and a joyful great-grandmother to many great-grandchildren, each of whom brought… Read complete obituary here.

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Patricia Thompson, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched. Pat was born on July 24, 1935, in Mountain Park, Alberta and transitioned out of this life peacefully on July 31, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Gerald Mitchell (father of her children) in 1967 and husband Dean James Thompson in 1994, as well as by her youngest son, Ronald Gerald Thompson on July 5, 2025. She is survived by her four children, Glenn, Lynda (Dale), Shannon (Bruce) and Sandi… Read complete obituary here.

In loving memory of Ronald Gerald Thompson, who unexpectantly passed away on July 5, 2025, in Edmonton Alberta. Born on October 26, 1962, to parents Patricia Agnes Thompson (1935-2025) and Edward Gerald Mitchell (1932-1967), he is survived by his siblings, Glenn, Lynda, Shannon and Sandi, several nieces and nephews, as well as numerous family members. Ron, a gentle man with a heart of gold, will be known for his wit and sense of humor, his ability to accomplish any task given to him, his love of music, but most of all, he will be remembered for his devotion and dedication… Read complete obituary here.