August 6, 1953 ~ November 23, 2022

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Robert John Hurst of Gibbons, Alberta announce his passing on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the age of 69 years.

He will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Tricia; sons, Jason (Melissa), Joshua (Alana) and Jeff (Julia); grandchildren, Jennesa, Isabella, Jonah, Jocelyn, Amelia and baby on the way; sister, Pamela (Richard); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Robert enjoyed volunteering for numerous organizations throughout his life, most important to him was his time spent with the Fort Saskatchewan Elks. Robert’s working career included his service with the United States Navy, during which time he met his wife Tricia and would later go on to dedicate his time to Owens Corning Canada. He was very loved and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Robert’s Life will be held at a later date.

February 18, 1947 ~ November 24, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Bonnie Corinne McBride on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at the age of 75 years. She will be forever loved and remembered by her three children, Lana, Tammy and Trevor (Anneliese); grandchildren, Blakely and Bodie.

She was predeceased by her husband, Chester McBride.

The family wishes to send a sincere thank-you, with much gratitude, to all the staff at the Sturgeon Hospital for their kindness and compassionate care given to Bonnie.

Cremation has taken place. 

May 29, 1966 ~ October 27, 2022

With very heavy hearts, the family of Rob Koska announces his passing on Thursday, October 27, 2022. After a courageous 5 year battle with stage 4 cancer, Rob succumbed. 

He is survived by his loving partner of 31 years, Stephanie; son, Zachary; mother, Maureen; brother, Randy (Paula); brother in-law, Shawn; nephew, Avery; niece, Briana; several special aunts and uncles; as well as numerous extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his beloved father (and friend), Dennis; auntie, Judy; uncle, Ken; and grandparents. 

Celebration of Life

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date

Memorial Donations

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Rob’s chosen charity
SAFE Team Edmonton (cat rescue) or a Cancer Society of your choice.

December 1, 1935 ~ September 18, 2022

The family Of “Ray” Lowell Richard Kight announce his passing on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the age of 86 years.

Ray is survived by his loving wife, Loretta; his son, Glen(Kathy); his daughter, Dawn; his son, Sean(Angie); 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; his step children, Rudy and Karen (John); as well as numerous extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his son, Mike Kight and his parents, Glen and Lillian (nee Bidlock) Kight.

Celebration of Life

Friday, September 30, 2022
at 12:30 pm
Sturgeon Memorial Funeral Chapel
5016 – 47 Avenue
Bon Accord, Alberta.

A time of fellowship following service from
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
at Royal Canadian Gibbons Legion Branch 226
5027 – 50 Street
Gibbons, Alberta.

February 4, 1942 ~ September 27, 2022

It is with a wide range of emotions the family of Cecile Marie Yushchyshyn announce her passing on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the age of 80 years. Cecile is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Lori (Ken); son, Dale (Monique); grandchildren, Taylor, Madison (Brandon), Cody, Jonathan (Heather) and Adena; great grandchildren, Caitlynn, Ryder and Presley; sister, Carol; brother, Greg; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Cecile was predeceased by her loving husband, Dave; son, Larry; sister, Eleanor and brother, Randy.

Celebration of Life

Friday, September 30, 2022
at 2:00 pm
Sturgeon Alliance Church
4910 – 52 Street
Gibbons, Alberta
In honour of Cecile’s love of colour the family is requesting that you please wear something colourful.

Memorial Donations

Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation
800 College Plaza, 8215 – 112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2C8

Born Feb 7, 1956 in Westlock , AB
Passed Sept 24, 2022 in St. Albert, AB

It is with great sadness the family of James Allen Joseph Hunting announce his passing on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in St. Albert, Alberta at the age of 66 years. Jim is lovingly remembered by his wife, Yvonne; children, Dave (Kristina) Hunting, Lynn Hunting, Matt (Heather) Light, Chris (Nancy) Carr, Stephen Carr and Andrea (Duane) Perillat; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; his brothers, Cliff (Marg) Hunting and Ken (Deb) Hunting; his sister, Susan Hunting; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and friends.

Jim is predeceased by his first wife, Paulette; his parents, Richard and Fabiola; his brother, Leonard Hunting and his sister in-law, Diane Hunting.

Funeral Service

Saturday Oct 1, 2022
at 11:00am
St Emile Catholic Parish
Legal, AB

Memorial Donations

In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Foyer Lacombe using the website
covenantfoundation.ca and selecting Foyer Lacombe

May 24, 2022 ~ September 11, 2022

Florence passed on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Sturgeon Community Hospital in St. Albert, at the age of 88 years.

Florence was born May 24th, 1934 in Flat Lake, Alberta. She spent her life living on the farm in Radway married to, Bohand Pysmenny. When Bohand passed, Florence moved to Gibbons to be closer to her son Lawrence, and the grandkids. Florence stayed in Gibbons for the rest of her fulfilling life. Florence loved to be around her friends and family, and always filled the room with happiness. Her frequent visits with her grand dog, Scooby were a source of joy for both of them.

Florence leaves behind her son, Lawrence (Beverly) and their 3 children, Cody (Erin), Adam and Jocelyn; her sister, Helen (Alex) and her son Dwayne (Barb); her sister, Thresa and her 2 sons Robbie (Tammy), and Peter (Dawn); as well as a large circle of extended family and many friends.

Graveside Service

Thursday, September 22, 2022
1:00 pm
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery
Radway, Alberta

1951–2022

On Monday, September 12, 2022 our kind and loving mother, granny, sister, aunt and friend, “Liz” Margaret Elizabeth Kohle (née Rigney), passed away after a short battle with illness. She was 71.

Born on her mother’s 28th birthday, Liz was raised on the Rigney family farm near Bon Accord – the place she would call home her entire life. Liz enjoyed an active, wholesome and independent childhood with her big brother John, younger siblings Gordon and Janet, as well as many cousins and local friends.

Liz always knew she wanted to be a nurse, like her mum, and she graduated from the University of Alberta with a BScN in 1973. While serving as a nurse in Fort Chipewyan in 1974, she fell in love with Saskatchewan-born RCMP officer Ron Kohle, and they were married one year later.

Liz and Ron welcomed two boys, Michael and Stephen, as they lived and worked in various northern communities, before returning to Sturgeon County and back to the Rigney farm in 1994. Liz loved being a mum, but she also loved being a nurse, and she remained a passionate advocate for the health of her community, working mothers, and the nursing profession.

Ron passed away suddenly in 2001, and as Liz’s career wound down, she focused her attention and time on public education. She served four terms as trustee for Sturgeon Public Schools, culminating in winning a province-wide service award in 2020. Liz also proudly served 21 years on the Oak Hill Ranch Board of Directors.

Liz is adoringly remembered by her sons, Michael and Stephen (Jen); grandchildren, Greta, Lachlan, John, Arthur, Calvin and Hugh; brother Gordon (Barb); sister Janet (Gaby); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, neighbors, classmates, colleagues and friends. We all celebrate Liz’s optimistic spirit, easygoing nature, genuine kindness, and love for her community.

Liz is predeceased by her husband Ron; parents Hugh and Jessie (née Galbraith); brother, John; nephew, Curtis; and her left foot.

Visitation

A brief viewing for family and close friends will be held
Thursday, September 22, 2022
4pm–6pm
Sturgeon Memorial Funeral Chapel
5016 47 Avenue
Bon Accord, Alberta

Celebration of Life

Please join the family in a celebration of Liz’s life
Friday, September 23, 2022
11:00am
Morinville Community Cultural Centre
9502 100 Avenue
Morinville, Alberta

Memorial Donations

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Liz to
Oak Hill Ranch Foundation, or your favourite health or education charity.

April 24, 1936 – August 22, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Evelyn Louise Gibbons (Ev) announces her passing on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the age of 86 years. Ev will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Shauna and Irene; her grandsons, Nate and John; her brother, Don (Wilma); her many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, her Coffee Gang, and countless friends.

Evelyn was predeceased by her loving husband, Ren; brothers, Sydney, Bob, Tom, Frank, George, Les and Jim; and her sisters, Grace, Fran and Lil.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Foyer Lacombe for their exceptional care during her final months.

Celebration of Evelyn’s Life

Saturday, August 27, 2022
at 1:00PM
at Sturgeon Alliance Church
4910 -52 Street
Gibbons, Alberta
A light reception to follow.

The service will be live streamed at

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDyv9ax9ED_Dpp8dGEuPPCQ

Memorial Donations

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
Ronald MacDonald House Charities Alberta
7726 – 107 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 4K3
or online at
www.rmhcalberta.org.

August 11, 1933 ~ August 18, 2022

It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to a beloved husband, father and Papa, Kevin O’Neill, who passed peacefully with his family by his side, on August 18, 2022, at the age of 89 years, after a battle with cancer.

Kevin was born in St. Brides, AB on August 11, 1933, where he spent his formative years and later retired in Redwater, AB. He met Elizabeth at the Rainbow Ballroom in Edmonton on New Years Eve, married November 24, 1956 and was happily married for 65 years. Kevin and Elizabeth were blessed with three daughters, four grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Papa Kevin started Pipelining at 14 years old and worked in the oil and gas industry for most of his life, which took him and Elizabeth all across Canada, where they built many lifelong friendships.

Over the years Kevin and Elizabeth spent many winters in Phoenix, travelled to Las Vegas, Hawaii and many trips across the United States visiting Elizabeth’s siblings.

Kevin was known for his loving smile, sparkling eyes and love to whistle. His greatest pride was his work and his family. Family get –togethers with his 10 brothers and sisters, children, partners, and grandchildren created life-long memories and bonds for all family members. He led a life worth celebrating and set an example worth emulating.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Shelley and Dee;

grandchildren, Candice (Dan), Shauna, Kevin, Owen; great grandchildren, Grayson and Ivy; siblings, Mary (Walter) Royal, Cathy Skakum, Noel (Casey) Martel , Sherry (Duke) Young and Noella (David) Thompson.

Kevin was predeceased by his parents, Cassie Martel and Arthur O’Neill; Step Father, Ernest Martel; brothers, Shaun O’Neill, Arthur O’Neill, Barney O’Neill, Hugh O’Neill, Omer Martel and daughter, Colleen Malonik.

In lieu of flowers please offer an act of kindness to another in memory of Kevin.

Funeral Service

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Viewing at 12:00 pm
Funeral Service at1:00pm
St. Charles Catholic Church
17511 112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta

Funeral can be watched via live stream at 

https://www.facebook.com/stcharlesyeg/

Interment

Kevin will be laid to rest following the service at
Holy Cross Cemetery
14611 Mark Messier Trail
Edmonton, Alberta

Please join the family in gathering at the hall at
St. Charles Church following the internment
to share stories and celebrate Kevin’s life.