Shirley Gauthier

With great sadness, the family of Shirley Gauthier of Lac La Biche, Alberta regretfully announce her passing on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the age of 81 years.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband: Roger Gauthier; parents: Wayne & Dorothy Heikkinen (Clarke).

Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her son: Ronnie (Tracy) Gauthier; daughter: Aimee Gauthier; step-daughter: Tammy MacDonald; grandchildren: Jason, Chloe, Halee, Keagan, Meagan, Amanda “Mandy”, Kyrsti, Kali; great grandchildren: Makena, Arthur, Jeremiah, Judith; brothers: Lorne Heikkinen, George Heikkinen; brother-in-law: Roland “Rolly”.

Celebration of Life, Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., St. Isidore Catholic Church, Plamondon, Alberta with Father Adrian Tumanda officiating.

Those wishing to view the service online may do so by live-stream from our website. A recording of the service will also be made available.

Final Resting Place: St. Isidore Catholic Cemetery, Plamondon, Alberta

Donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to:

Road to Hope, PO Box 182 Athabasca, Alberta T9S 2A3

Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta, 10430 61 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 1M4

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