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Obituary – Joanne Isabel Nordbye

October 11, 1943 – August 19, 2022Joanne Isabel Nordbye was a loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She left this world on August 19, 2022, at age 78. Joanne was born to Robert and Josephine Gray on October…
Obituary – Freddie Louis Loyie

January 17, 1985 – August 7, 2022On Sunday, August 7th, 2022, Freddie Louis Loyie of Edmonton, Alberta passed away at the age of 37 years.He is survived by his daughters Breeze Loyie, Faith Loyie, Phoenix Loyie, brothers Derek Loyie, Nick…
Obituary – Grant Baird

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Grant Baird, on August the 19th, 2022, in Slave Lake, Alberta at the age of 87.Left to mourn his loss are his loving children: Sheila (Frank), Glenn (Maureen), and…
Obituary – Agnes Isabella Josephine Brooks (Hodgson)

April 19, 1937 – September 1, 2022As the last surviving Hodgson, Agnes was predeceased by her mother Maud Hodgson in 1944 and her father Harry Hodgson in 1952 as well as all of her siblings Freddie, Gladys, Dave and Cora.She…
Former Big Lakes reeve passes away

Chris CleggFor the Lakeside Leader The former reeve of the M.D. of Big Lakes, and long-time Kinuso councillor, Ken Killeen passed away Sept. 6. Killeen was 48 when elected in the 1995 municipal election after defeating long-time incumbent Rick McCotter.…
Obituary – Jeanette Evelyn Fedorus (Kinjerski)

November 26, 1945 – June 10, 2022 With heavy hearts we share the passing of Jeanette Evelyn Fedorus. Jeanette, a longtime resident of Widewater Alberta, passed away on Friday, June 10th, 2022 at the age of 76 years. Jeanette was…
Obituary – Frank Ghostkeeper

May 4, 1946 – May 6, 2022 It is with great love and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Frank Ghostkeeper on May 6, 2022 at the age of 76 years young. Frank was a longtime resident of…
Obituary – William John Brownlee

June 20, 1940 – June 13, 2022 It is with immeasurable heartbreak that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, and brother, William John Brownlee at the age of 81 years at the Slave Lake Healthcare Centre.…
Obituary – Rose Mary Waniandy

It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Rose Waniandy on Sept 11, 2021 at the age of 68.She was a very loving Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma and Friend who had a huge heart…
Obituary – Tyler Gerald Lacroix

It is with deep sorrow & much love peacefully surrounded by his mom, dad and Cheryl, Tyler Gerald LaCroix fought his last & final battle & passed away at the early age of 28 years old. Tyler will be remembered…
Obituary – Kandis Lea McCullough

October 21, 1961 – June 3, 2022 Our Beautiful Kandis passed on June 3rd, 2022 after a long difficult struggle. We are left with beautiful memories of her quick wit and infectious laugh, her love of animals, especially her critters…
Obituary – Len Smith

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Len Smith of Slave Lake on May 19, 2022 after his battle with mesothelioma. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday June 25 at 2:00 p.m.at the Church of Jesus…
Obituary – Flora Arlene Kerik (nee: Duncan)

January 25, 1936 – June 3, 2022On June 3, 2022 our sweet Mom, Wife, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Sister passed away peacefully at Smithfield Lodge in Westlock, Alberta. Arlene will be forever held in the hearts of her loving husband of…
Obituary – Joshua William Geddes

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Joshua William Geddes of Slave Lake, AB on June 2nd of 2022, at the age of 22 years. Our son was a loving, compassionate and generous…
Obituary – Orin Randy Sand

With broken hearts and loving remembrance, the family of Mr. Orin Sand of Hondo, AB announce his sudden and tragic passing on June 25, 2022 at the age of 61 years. Orin was the seventh child of Marlo and Virginia…
Obituary – Stewart Duane Kerik “Buck”

August 16, 1935 – July 4, 2022 On July 4, 2022 Dad passed away peacefully in the Westlock Hospital. We are comforted knowing he is with our Mom so quickly. Duane will be lovingly remembered by his children Sherry (Dennis)…