All Obituaries

On Thursday, April 29th, 2021, Donald George Whitford of Lac La Biche passed away at the age of 63 years. Donald is lovingly survived by his son Craig (Kim) Howse; grandchildren: Makayla Howse & Jaxon Howse; siblings: Josephine (Wayne) Collins, Violet Whitford, Lawrence (Mary) Whitford, Doris (Wesley) Howse & John Whitford; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.   Donald was predeceased by his parents: John Whitford & Flora Gladue Whitford; 2 infant...

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Lawrence “Sonny” Smith of Lac La Biche, AB passed away at the age of 87 years. Lawrence is survived by his son: Roger (Annette) Smith; 3 daughters: Glenda (Jack) Dechaine, Shelley (Cecil) Plamondon, Linda (Brian) Smith-Weymouth; 13 grandchildren: Dawn (Dustin) Blondeau, Ashley Langdown, Kris (Cassie) Smith, Kyle (Tiffany) Smith, Matthew (Amanda) Dechaine, Samantha Dechaine, Nicole (Landin) Childs, Adam Dechaine, Jared Dechaine, Tyler (Darleen...

On Friday, April 16, 2021, Talia Journey Hiebert-Cardinal of Lac La Biche, AB passed away at the tender age of 7 years. Talia is lovingly survived by her mom: Nicole Beaulieu; sisters: Hailie-Ann Cardinal, Dora-Lee Cardinal; maternal grandma: Valerie Heibert; paternal grandma: Gloria Belcourt; great grandparents: Diane & Glen Hiebert; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Talia was predeceased by her dad: Jeremy Cardinal. Pallbearers: Ryan Hiebert, Glen Hiebert,...

On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Richard Patenaude of Lac La Biche, AB passed away at the age of 79 years. Richard is lovingly survived by his stepson: Richard (Lil) Gladue and their family; brothers: Raymond Patenaude, Nelson (Joni) Lazarre, Lloyd Patenaude; sisters: Edna LaRose, Dorothy (Lloyd) Jackson, Yvonne (Lloyd) Cardinal; long time special friends: Ethel Reid; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.   Richard was predeceased by his parents: Annie & Dolphus...

On Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Andy Howse of High Prairie, AB passed away at the age of 43 years. Andy is lovingly survived by his 2 sons: Warren Howse, Matthew Lampit; 3 brothers: Stan Howse, Jim Howse, Kyle Collins; 2 sisters: Tara Collins, Jacee Howse; mother: Pearl Marshall; as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in the community. Andy was predeceased by his father: William Howse; brother: Dale Howse. Pallbearers: Jordan Howse, Mike Auger, Cyra Fleury, Jessica...

With sadness the family of Claire Leonie Schaub of Lac La Biche, AB announces her peaceful passing on April 6, 2021 at the age of 97 years.   Claire is lovingly remembered by her 2 daughters: Pauline (Bill) Gordey, Darlene Schaub; 3 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister in law: Theresa Schaub; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Claire has gone to be reunited with her husband: John Schaub. At the request of Claire, a private family funeral service will be...

Winnie was a true spirit of the North. Having lived a fruitful 102 years, she loved her extensive family deeply. Mary Winnifred Hutchinson passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday morning, April 4, 2021, in Lac La Biche, Alberta. She was predeceased by her husband, James Hutchinson in 1987 and her children Joseph Hutchinson, Ellen Doucette, Bertum, Hutchinson and Edward Hutchinson. Winnie is survived by her daughter Mary (Robert) Dunn of Lac La Biche, daughter Norah Hutchinson of...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Walter Joseph “Joecan” Quintal of Lac La Biche, AB announces his passing on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the age of 81 years. Walter is survived by his loving wife: Bertha Cardinal; children: Alvin Quintal, Joyce Quintal, Chuck (Jenny) Quintal, Sonia Quintal; mother of his children: Irene Lavallee; grandchildren: Derek Kreutzer, Wesley Quintal, Jenny Rideout, Shealyn McGale, Evan Quintal, Ricky Quintal, Jarred Quintal, Gabriel...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Winston “Winnie” Tiedemann announces his sudden passing on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the age of 35 years. Winnie will be forever loved and remembered by his parents: Ken Swan & Tammy Tiedemann; brothers: Tyson Tiedemann, Jeffrey Gamblin (Mary Mountain); step brother: Grant Gamblin; sisters: Lacey Tiedemann (Skye), Cheyanne Gamblin (Jeffrey Bellerose); step sister: Toniese Gamblin-Fontaine; special cousins: Venessa Chakita, Alana...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Archie Quintal of Lac La Biche, AB announces his passing on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the age of 75 years. Archie is survived by his daughter: Adeline Johnstone; grandson: Gabriel Alexis; 3 brothers: Joe Quintal, Pat Quintal, Larry Gladue; sister: Delia Rastetter; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Archie has gone on to be reunited with his wife: Kathleen Johnstone; mom: Adeline Quintal; dad: Harry Cardinal;...