Obituaries

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

Unexpectedly, but peacefully, Monty Fedele Nigro left this world on Thursday, November 17th, 2022. He was 74. Born to Betty and Monty Nigro, Monty junior affectionately known as Gint, was a loving and charismatic man. He is survived by his siblings, Brett, Janie, and Nance; as well as his son, Michael; daughter, Nicole; and granddaughter, Anouk. In keeping with Monty’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Monty will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace, free from pain and carried by our love.

On November 25, 2022, after battling cancer, Robert (Bob) William Blackwood passed away. He worked for several years as a chartered accountant, then worked at Fiberglass Canada/Owens Corning for 35 years until his retirement. After retiring, Bob became involved in race walking, competing in several marathons. He enjoyed his project of restoring his 1976 Thunderbird (nicknamed “Big Bird”) and attended numerous car shows throughout the years, chatting with everyone about everything! More recently, he got involved in seniors floor curling and again loved the comradery at the events. Bob was predeceased by his parents, William and Leone Blackwood. He is… Read complete obituary here.

Clancy Harder, beloved husband, son, brother, father and friend, passed away suddenly on November 21st, 2022. Clancy knew he wanted to be a soldier from the time he was in kindergarten. He enlisted as a teenager and was deployed to both Cyprus and Bosnia. He trained troops who were deploying to Afghanistan, and in fact, more than one soldier came home and credited Clancy’s training with saving their life. He truly dedicated his life to helping anyone he could help and was never happier than when he could solve a problem. Clancy is survived by his loving wife, son, mother,… Read complete obituary here.

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.