Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family announces Margaret’s death in her 87th year. She passed peacefully at home, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her parents, George Abram and Isabella Mary Reekie; and two brothers, Gordon Wright (Elsie), and George Melvin (Marion/Heather). Left to mourn are her husband of 58 years, John Gordon; son, Scott Gordon (Jody); daughter, Susan Margaret (James) Jackson; grandchildren, Bradley, Jayden, Katherine (Larissa), Sara (Chris), and Steven; great-grandchildren, Anders and Claire; and several nieces and nephews. Born at Pierson, MB, she spent her early childhood in Winnipeg… Read complete obituary here.

On January 2, 2023, Elizabeth (aka Betty or Libby) Keddy, of Alberta passed away and went to be with her Lord and husband Jim. Born in Nictaux, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of James C. Vidito and Corella D. Ernst Vidito. Betty was a loving wife to James, and mother to Kim Keddy, Pam (Don) Hill, Moosebrook and Robert (Betty) Keddy, and Coldbrook. Betty loved any time spent with her husband Jim and they both enjoyed being and working together. Whether it was managing the Berwick Bruins hockey team or raising poultry in Weston, they did it together. Betty… Read complete obituary here.

Mitchell Grotkowski-McGill passed away peacefully at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton on December 16th, 2022. Mitchell Brent McGill was born in Kingston, Ontario on January 15, 1959. He grew up in Brockville, Ontario. Many memorable summers were spent at Charleston Lake doing what he loved: Swimming, boating, and waterskiing, while spending time with friends and family. In his early years Mitch had various summer jobs which included: Working at a psychiatric hospital, picking apples, painting, and working for his dad in the moving business. In his late teens, Mitch moved with his family to the Yukon Territory, settling… 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

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

On her 64th birthday, Denise shed her physical body and departed this earthly realm, freeing herself from the pain and suffering of advanced lung cancer as well as other ailments, with her daughter, Michelle and son-in-law, Charles by her side, lovingly guiding her home towards the light, to rest in peace and bliss at last. Not only will Denise be fondly remembered for her exceptional skill at and contagious passion for teaching yoga, having been one of the pioneers in popularizing Hatha Yoga in Edmonton, but also she will be remembered for her creative and magical spirit, as a highly… 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.