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Obituary – Earl William Daly

Earl William “Bill” Daly, age 83, of Spirit River, AB, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 24, 2023, at the Central Peace Health Complex, after a year of declining health. Bill was predeceased by: his parents, Earl…
Obituary – Francis Godfrey Ferguson

Francis Godfrey Ferguson of Kamloops, B.C. passed away on March 8, 2023 with his family at his side.He is survived by his beloved wife Deanna and their children Judy (Len) Dunn of Kamloops, Laurie Ferguson of Slave Lake, AB, Joyce…
Obituary – Emma Roselyn WIlliscroft

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emma Williscroft at the age of 90 years.Emma Roselyn Stout was the first born in her family on July 24, 1932, in High Prairie, AB to parents Samuel and…
Obituary – James “Jim” Stokes

James Stokes, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Jan. 29, 2023 at the age of 87 years.He was born on Feb. 19, 1935 near Enilda, Alta., to English immigrant parents and was the third youngest of nine siblings.Jim…
Obituary – Eva Fisher (Keay)

Eva Anna Fisher (Keay) was born to Bertha and Heber Keay on June 2, 1919, in Edmonton.Eva was the eldest of eight children. She was raised on the family homestead at a time when hard work and grit meant survival.…
Obituary – Polly Stafford

Polly Stafford, a lifelong resident of High Prairie, passed away peacefully Jan. 13, 2023 in the Peace River Hospital at the age of 91.Polly, the ninth of 10 children, was born in the Kushner farmhouse north of High Prairie on…
Obituary – “Uncle Nicky” Shybunia

It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to “Uncle Nicky” Shybunia. He lived life to the fullest with great joy. Ask how he felt, it was always, “Super fantastic!”Nick worked from a shoe salesman, truck owner, oil rigs,…
Obituary – Melvin Albert Hill

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Melvin Albert Hill, a long-time resident of High Prairie.Melvin was born in High Prairie to Swedish parents Albert and Tensie Hill on March 20, 1934, and passed away on…
Obituary – Lennart Hubert Marx

Lennart Hubert Marx, of Calgary, AB passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at the age of 81 years after a long decline in health. He was a remarkable man who leaves behind a legacy of accomplishments and memories.Len…
Obituary – Berthin Leon Dubé

It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Berthin Leon Dubé announce his passing on Jan. 5, 2023 at the age of 90.‘Bert’ was born in St. Honoré de Shenley, Quebec on Aug. 27, 1932 to parents:…
Obituary – Melvin Albert Hill

It is with great sadness that the Hill family announce the passing of Melvin Albert Hill, long-time resident of High Prairie, on Dec. 24, 2022, at the age of 88 years.A celebration of Melvin’s life will be held Saturday, Jan.…
Obituary – Christine Helen Nordin

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on Nov. 25, 2022, in High Prairie, AB.Christine Helen Nordin was born on June 21, 1920 in Warsaw, Poland to Frank and Felica…
Obituary – George Odilon Hopkins

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Hopkins on Nov. 12, 2022. George was pre-deceased by his parents George Hopkins Sr. and Therese Hopkins, Brother Henry Hopkins, and daughter Judy Hopkins.George owned his own trucking…
Obituary – Arne Richard Carlson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arne Richard Carlson, long-time resident of High Prairie. Arne was reunited with the other half of his heart, Irene, on Nov. 29, 2022, after passing peacefully at home.Arne was…