February 24, 1933 ~ May 6, 2018

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Robert (Bob) Dallas Putnam on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 85 years of age. Robert was survived by his brother, Calvin (Ferne); sister in-law, Florence; nieces and nephews, Robert, Randy, Debbie, Gord, Penny, Linda, Ben, and Carla; as well as extended family and friends.

Robert was predeceased by his parents, Dale and Hazel (nee Rhinehart) Putnam; and his brother, Lloyd.

Celebration of Life  

Saturday, May 12, 2018
at 2:00 pm
Sturgeon Memorial Funeral Chapel
5016 – 47 Avenue
Bon Accord, Alberta

Memorial Donations

In lieu of flowers donations will be gratefully accepted by
Oak Hill Boys Ranch, cheques for donations can be made out to
Oak Hill Foundation.
PO Box 97
Bon Accord, Alberta
T0A 0K0

November 28, 1930 – April 24, 2018

It is with love and fond memories that we announce the passing of Pauline Skawronik, she passed away on Tuesday April 24, 2018 at 87 years of age. Pauline was born November 28,1930 in Coronado, AB to Steve and Ketrayna (nee Horbal) Chockan. She was the youngest of six siblings; Dave, Bill, Eva, Lucy, and Alice. School, Church, and family were very important to her along with the lifestyle of being a farmers wife. A special thanks to Spruce View Manor in Gibbons for her 18 years of comfortable living. She had her final residence at the Youville Nursing home in St. Albert.

She is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Bruce) Macdonald; sons, Richard (Wendy), and Kenneth (Trish); grandchildren, Sharla, Andrew, Jamie, Shaina, Shauna, Kyle, Amanda, and Jerry; great grandchildren, Ryland, Alice, Kaydence, Brody, Leo, and one more on the way; as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Celebration of Life
Friday, May 4, 2018
11:00 am
St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church
Waugh, Alberta

Interment
Fedorah, Alberta
beside her late husband, Nick

November 11, 1935 – April 22, 2018

George was born on November 11, 1935 in Summerside, PEI. He was one of 14 children born to Isabelle (nee McAllar) and Michael Bulger. He joined the Canadian Air Force at the age of 17 and spent the next 22 years in the Forces. He married Rachel Meunier on July 4, 1961 in Morinville, AB where they raised their family and built their life together. After George retired from the Forces as a Warrant Officer in 1974 he began his second career where he followed in the footsteps of his father and became a master carpenter. However, his most cherished title was “PéPère”.

George is survived by his wife, Rachel; his four children, Charmaine, Cheryl (Perry), Trent (Linda), and Trevor (Amanda); his grandchildren, Derek (Kassandra), Ashley, Koah (Cody), Teirra (Brad), Shaena (Curtis), Keyen, Ryler, Shane, Rebecca, Megan (Ryan), and Katelyn (Derrick); his great grandchildren, Grayer, Jori, Greyson, Charlotte, and Alaina; as well as numerous extended family and friends.

He will be forever missed and loved by all of his family and friends!! We love you George…Dad…PéPère.

Funeral Service
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
at 10:30 am
St. Jean Baptiste Parish
Morinville, Alberta

Memorial Donations
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to 
Alzheimer Society of Canada
20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th floor, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 
and/or 
St. Jean Baptiste Church Restoration 
10020—100 Avenue, Morinville, Ab T8R 1P7

September 23, 1992 ~ March 31, 2018

With heavy hearts the family of Gunner Dale William Christie announce his passing on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 25 years of age. Gunner will be lovingly remembered by his father, Ronnie (Lesli) Christie; sister, Symantha Christie; brothers, Micheal Benio and Davis Benio; grandma, Judith Christie; uncles, Lockey (Norma) and Dale (Candace); aunt, Joann (Tim); as well as many more aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his grandpa, George Christie and uncle, Dale William Christie.

Celebration of Life
Friday, April 13, 2018
12:00 pm
Sturgeon Alliance Church
4910 – 52 Street
Gibbons, Alberta

August 11, 1952 – April 1, 2018

It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Stephanie Zorniak at home on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 65 years. Stephanie will be forever remembered by her husband, Craig Birss; son, Matthew; daughter, Nancy (Ryan); grandson, Alexander; sisters, Caroline Rusnak, Katherine Letwin, and Rose Raffa; brother, Sylvester Zorniak; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Stephanie was predeceased by her parents, Steve and Marie (nee Melnyk) Zorniak; and sister, Sophie Marie on August 9, 1966.

Celebration of Life
Monday, April 9, 2018
at 1:00pm
Venta Care Manor
10120 – 135 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta

In lieu of flowers donations will be gratefully accepted in memory of Stephanie by:

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut
10985 – 124 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5M 0H9

 January 26, 1943 – March 12, 2018

Diana passed on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the age of 75 years at home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind the love of her life, best friend, and husband of 57 years, Richard; their children, Heather, Anna-Marie (Scott), Laurie, Sandy (Doug); 14 grandchildren, Mike, Jacqueline, Ryan, Justin, Amber, Terra, Chad, Ashley, Brittany, Dylan, Spencer, Cameron, Levi, and Connor; 9 great-grandchildren, Seth, Jackson, Cohen, Kennedy, Jace, Brody, Benjamin, TJ and Charlotte; as well as numerous extended relatives and friends.

Diana was predeceased by her son, Ken; parents, Ernie and Augusta; 2 sisters, Cathy and Dolores; and brother, Ernie.

Celebration of Life 
Saturday,March 24, 2018
at 1:00 pm
Cardiff Community Hall
57 Mill Road
Morinville, Alberta

Memorial Donations
Haying in the 30’sCancer Support SocietyBox 35Mallaig, AlbertaT0A 2K0

March 27, 1944 – March 9, 2018

Marcel battled cancer for 9 months in the comfort of his own home and quietly passed away the day after he arrived at the Norwood hospice.  He was tirelessly cared for throughout the duration of his illness by his loving wife Carole, with support from their children Jackie and Shawn and Jackie’s partner John. Words cannot convey how thankful we are for the help, support, and visits we received from numerous family and friends over the past year. It meant the world to Marcel and perked him up during a long period when he struggled to find energy. It also helped us care for him during those times when we found ourselves in over our heads.  

Marcel is also survived by his sisters, Raymonde and Rachelle (Wayne); his brothers, Aime and Lionel (Geri); step family, Lea (Ed), Pauline, Genny (Bernie), Dolores (George), Laura (John), Denis (Janice); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Marcel was predeceased by his father, Damase; mother, Marie-Ange; step-father, Pete; brother, Aurele; sister, Claudette; brothers, Gilbert and Alberic; and Pauline’s husband, Ken.

The family would like to thank the home care staff with Alberta Health Services in Morinville for their invaluable care and support that allowed Marcel to remain at home for the duration of his illness, the staff and volunteers at the Cross Cancer Institute for their compassionate treatment, and the staff at the Capital Care Norwood Hospice for the comfort they provided, if only for a short time. Many thanks to Dr. Botha and staff; for always accommodating Marcel whenever he needed to come in to the office.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cross Cancer Institute, the Capital Care Foundation, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

Funeral service
Friday, March 16, 2018
at 12:00 pm
Holy Family Catholic Church
75 Poirier Ave
St Albert, Alberta

March 13, 1943 – March 3, 2018

Alvin Ford Scott passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Redwater Health Centre, at 74 years of age.

Alvin was born March 13, 1943 in Edmonton, AB to Ford Arthur and Aurora Mary (Pat) Scott. On February 26, 1966 he married Martelle (Marty) Agnes Hutchinson in Fort McMurray. Alvin Joined the Alberta Forestry Service and was employed as a mechanic, and fire fighter for almost 33 years.  He enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing, tinkering with his clocks,  and playing bingo,his acreage with animals and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Alvin is survived by his three daughters; Connie Marie, Candy Lee, and Linda Sue; his grandchildren, Sherry, Jessica, Jennifer, Richard, Matthew, and Jaiden; great-grandchildren, Autumn, Mackenzie, Joseph and Austin; his brother, Herb (Aileen); sisters, Darlene and Hazel (Ray); several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Alvin was predeceased by his wife Martelle (nee Hutchinson); his son, Ford; and his brothers, Arthur and George.  

Celebration of Life

Saturday, March 17, 2018
at 1:00 pm
Pembina Place
4944-53^rd Street
Redwater, AB

Interment
St. Clares Catholic Cemetery
Highway 28
Redwater, Alberta

May 25, 1926 – March 3, 2018

Peter is remembered by his daughters, Susan Newman, Linda Chabot, Debbie Karpowich; siblings, Olga Mikitiuk, Marg Kaminiski, Bill Diduck, and Nancy Lapine; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Peter was predeceased by his son, Garry Diduck and granddaughter, Sharlee Warring. A private family service will be held March 12, 2018 at St.Michael’s Cemetery. 

December 13, 1926 – February 20, 2018

STANWOOD, Harley M. passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on February 20, 2018.  He’ll be forever loved and remembered by his children, Garnet, Kevin and June (Rick Buchanan) Sawatzky; grandson, Kyle Ross; brother, Art Sawatsky; sister, Mary Wiebe; sister-in-law, Vel Sawatzky; and numerous nephews and nieces, particularly Eileen Finlay and Marion Unger.

It’s impossible to sum up any life in a few short words, Dad had 91 years. Dad, one of 7 children, was born in Aberdeen, SK on December 13, 1926 to the late Henry H. and Mary (née Elias) Sawatzky.  Having grown up on a farm, Dad enjoyed the machinery side of things and had a career in farm implement sales and management.  He lived a simple life, was kind, had a good sense of humour, enjoyed sports, music and reading, had a green thumb, was an awesome soup maker, willingly shared his pearls of wisdom and was fiercely independent. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Youville for the care they provided.

Following his wishes, there will be no funeral; cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sturgeon Memorial Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers donations to your local Canadian Cancer Society chapter would be appreciated.