Obituaries

Earl Okrainec of Edmonton, Alberta passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2022 at the age of 73. Left to mourn his loss is his brother, Dave (Eunice) of Edmonton; his sister, Eleanor (Shannon); and nephews, Colin and Cameron of Sherwood Park. Earl leaves us to be reunited with his parents, Dan and Elsie; and his sister, Delores, whom he loved dearly. He often said “we are only here for a visit”. Earl attended HA Gray, Victoria Comp and NAIT, starting his career as a journeyman sign painter. He then moved on to a career in sales until his… Read complete obituary here.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Sandra (Sandy) Kapalka of Edmonton, Alberta. My beloved mother passed away with family by her side on November 14, 2022 at the age of 65 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Travis Ensenat and his husband Santiago; father, Michael Kapalka Sr.; sister, Donna (Jim) Stewart; and her brother, Michael; as well as numerous family members and friends. She was predeceased by her mother, Rose Kapalka (Neuman) in 1995. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place… Read complete obituary here.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Denise Purchase-Burry, aged 55, on November 20th, 2022. Left to mourn is loving husband, Anthony; son, Shane; daughter in-law, Mandy; and grandchildren, Aiden and Addison.  Also left to mourn are parents, Alex and Eileen Purchase; siblings, Loretta, Lisa, and Bradley; mother in-law, Bridget Burry; and special friend, Dallas. Sandra is predeceased by baby, Russell; grandparents, Alphonso and Clara Purchase, Herman (Joe) and Bessie Barnes; father in-law, Francis Burry; sister in-law, Lisa Burry; and pet, Tiberius. In life, Sandra had the strongest spirit.  She would smile and nurture hope;… Read complete obituary here.

With sadness, we announce that Ricky Willard Bland “Rick” was found deceased at his Edmonton residence on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the age of 60.  He was born on August 5, 1962 in Rimbey, Alberta. Rick was predeceased by his father, Kenneth and mother, Donna.  He is survived by his brother, Tim Bland and his partner, Haydi Ekeberg; his sister, Cindy Repkow (Bland); and brother, Darcy Bland. Also by his niece, Lindsey; nephew, Paul Repkow; his wife, Maria; and stepkids, Athena and Tanner. His ashes will be spread at Nordegg where he enjoyed many days at some future date…. Read complete obituary here.

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

Anyone who ever met Marcie will be sad to know she is no longer with us. Her warm smile, mischievous twinkle, and generosity of spirit are memories we will treasure forever. Born Mary Louise Marceau in Coderre, Saskatchewan at the height of the Great Depression, Marcie treasured her prairie roots and the hardworking life that went with it. She was a lifelong learner, which led to a career in nursing and also to countless books that fed her curiosity and imagination. Marcie could recite many poems by heart and was a big “word nerd” who took her crossword puzzles and… 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.