All Obituaries

On Sunday, July 14, 2019 Michael Staples of Lac La Biche, AB passed away at the age of 38 years. Michael is survived by his son Sean Anderson, father Ken Staples, brother Christopher (Anna) Staples, sister Colleen (Mario Evaristo) Staples, mother of his child Crystal Anderson, nieces Lyra Staples, Olive Staples, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Michael is predeceased by his mother Joan Staples, paternal grandparents Hugh and Madeline Staples, maternal grandparents Jean...

On Thursday, July 11, 2019 Ovila St. Jean of Breynat, AB passed away at the age of 102 years. Ovila is survived by his children Murielle Nickel, Ron (Jackie) St. Jean, Odean (Emily) St. Jean, Real (Leslie) St. Jean, Roxanne (Andy) Snegirev, grandchildren Blair (Nadine), Robert, Reg, Nadine (Rick), Lee (Tammala), Trina (Mehdi), Jennifer (Mark), Stacey (Tex), Simon (Shelby), Jamy (Doug), Scott, Trevor (Jody), Brian, great grandchildren Kain, Paden, Charloe, Macy, Grayson, Ryley, Noelyn,...

On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 William (Bill) Gordey of Lac La Biche, AB passed away at the age of 83 years. William is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Pauline Gordey, sons Dale & Tammy Gordey, Darryl Gordey, brother Peter Gordey, sister Vicki Gordey, numerous nieces, nephews & friends. William is predeceased by his grand daughter Deidre Gordey, parents John & Pearl Gordey, sisters Mary & Buster Peterson, Irene & Tommy Rosekiwich, Ruth & Robert Walsh, father in...

On Friday, June 28, 2019 Helen Trefenanko of Lac La Biche, AB passed away at the age of 98 years. Helen is survived by her children Gladys, Gordon (Charlotte), Roy (Jan), Patricia (Ronald), Susan (Bob), Sally (Pat), 16 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild. Helen is predeceased by her husband Metro, grandson Jason, son in law Orest. Funeral Service was be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 1:00 pm from the New Life Victory Fellowship Church in Lac La Biche, AB with...

On Thursday, June 27, 2019 Michael  Bobocel of Lac La Biche, AB passed away at the age of 52 years. Michael is survived by his daughter Tanika Bobocel, Mother Patricia Bobocel, siblings Jennifer (Al) Beniuk, Jason (Michele) Bobocel, Trevor Bobocel, & Tara Bobocel (Jason McMullin), maternal grandfather Pat Seymour Baker and the mother of his child Margie Groshuk. Michael is predeceased by his father Wardy Bobocel, maternal grandmother Dorothy Baker, paternal grandparents George and...

On Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Lester Whitford of Lac La Biche, AB passed away at the age of 64 years. Lester is survived by his brothers Ron (Eileen Steinhauer) Whitford, Melvin (Mildred Memnook) Whitford, nieces Cynthia Mandeville, Tanis Boucher, Francine Steinhauer, god daughter Larissa Huppie, special cousin Luella Pruden, uncle Bud Whitford, his cat Babeese, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Lester is predeceased by his parents Caroline and Lynn Whitford, siblings...

On Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Elizabeth Jane (Lizz) Ross of Plamondon, AB passed away at the age of 72 years. Lizz is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Russell Langston. She is also survived by her brother Jimm (Denise) Ross, nieces and nephew. Lizz has requested that there be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers donations to the W.J. Cadzow Health Centre "Ladies Auxiliary" Box 507 Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C0 would be appreciated.

On Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Isabelle Smallface of Lac La Biche, AB passed away at the age of 67 years. Isabelle is survived by her children Gloria Patenaude, John Patenaude, Terry Smallface (Tammy), grandchildren Nicole, Juanita, Lisa, Justin, Jamie, Jesse, Sarah, Rachel, Tristan, Jasmin, Jocelyn, Shalainna, Savannah, great grandchildren Akira, Mathias, Julian, Kyra & Leland, brother Glen, Richard, Nelson, Raymond, & Lloyd, sisters Yvonne, Dorothy & Edna, numerous nieces, nephews,...

On Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Emile “Scott” Cardinal of Beaver Lake, AB passed away at the age of 84 years. Emile is survived by his children Andrew Landstrom, Irene Berard, Mindy Berard (Dion), Brian Cardinal, Ernest Cardinal, Raymond Gadwa, Christine Gadwa, Doris Gadwa, James Gladue, Karen Cardinal (Derrek), Barbara Paquette, Crystal Whitford (Tanya), Owen Berard, brother Gabe Cardinal, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren Lynden Jr. Bird &...

On Sunday, June 9, 2019 Cory Edward Benson of Edmonton, AB passed away at the age of 43 years. Cory is survived by his spouse Amanda Benson, one older daughter, one son Patience Benson, siblings Gerald (Yvonne) Boostrom, Lorraine (Ron) Whitford, Irene Berard, Angela (Ernest Pruden) Benson, father Ernest Benson, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cory is predeceased by his mother Mary Benson, siblings Ernest Berard, Linda Berard, Margaret Berard, Brenda...