Obituaries

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.

Rae Symington of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Edmonton on July 3, 1953, Rae was the only child of Garnet and Nancy Symington. She spent much of her life fostering children and working in community services, supporting youth and people with disabilities. Rae was a talented cross-stitcher, an avid reader of romance and mystery novels, and loved tackling crossword puzzles. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Erin (Pete) and Scott (Justine); her grandchildren Emilie, Isaac, Sarah, Matthew, Nathan, and Jordana; as well as her husband Jim Marusiak; her… Read complete obituary here.

It is with deep sadness that our beloved mother, wife, and friend, Tracy Ann Trenholm (Bromley), passed away suddenly at the age of 57. Tracy was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, on March 27th, 1968. She passed away peacefully at the UofA Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, on July 19th, 2025. She was surrounded by the love and support of her family.  Tracy is survived by her father, Brian Bromley, and predeceased by her mother, Teresa Bromley, in 2016. She is also survived by her husband, Kevin Trenholm. She is mourned by her sister Angela (Graeme) and brother Jason. Tracy was… Read complete obituary here.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maxime Dufour, a cherished son, devoted partner, and friend to many. Maxime left this world on July 17, 2025. Born on July 6, 1985, in Campbellton, New Brunswick, and raised in Matapedia, Quebec, he spent his years spreading joy and positivity, most recently calling Edmonton, Alberta, his home. Maxime brought not only skill but also a warm smile and a calm presence to those around him. He had a unique ability to make friends wherever he went, and he treasured the time he spent with his loved ones. Maxime found… Read complete obituary here.