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.

May 17, 1946-July 26, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Melvin Clark announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the age of 76 years. Melvin will be missed by his loving partner, Doreen Geislinger; his children, Sheila (Brian) Reed, Neil (Marina) Clark and Craig (Jacqueline) Clark; his eight grandchildren, Laurel Reed, Kaylee Reed, Alayna Reed, Cainwyn Clark, Ainsley Clark, Hayden Clark, Kody Clark and Imogen Clark.

He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Mary (nee Claeys) Clark of Namao, Alberta and his siblings, Shirley Story and Brian Clark.

Melvin grew up on the family farm near Namao and was the eldest of Harold and Mary’s three children. He was very active on the farm and developed a love for machinery, animals and working with his hands. As a young boy, Melvin was a member of the local 4-H club which he would eventually become the leader of as a young adult. After High School Melvin attended Lakeland College in Vermillion and was a proud member of the alumni, frequently attending the annual reunions at the school. Melvin and his wife, Norma Rigney, raised their three children, Sheila, Neil and Craig on the family farm where he was raised. Along with farming Melvin drove bus for the local school division, a job he proudly did for over 40 years. Melvin enjoyed playing hockey, a passion he passed on to his children and grandchildren. Melvin also continued his leadership role in 4-H as a leader of the Sturgeon Clever Clovers club and Bon Accord Beef Club. Melvin was inducted into the Alberta 4-H Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to 4-H. In his 50’s, Melvin found a passion for cattle penning and would travel all over Alberta for different penning events. After Melvin stopped riding, he continued his involvement with cattle penning through judging different events. Melvin was also an active member of the Strathcona Vintage Tractor Association and was getting ready to participate in this year’s tractor pull. Melvin had a passion for many things and kept himself busy on his many projects and ideas. Melvin loved to learn, create and be involved in anything that interested him.

Melvin has been described as a very social person, he would go out of his way to say hello to anyone he knew. He was always willing to help his family and friends repair or fix anything that wasn’t working and was a wealth of knowledge on older machinery. Melvin was incredibly talented and could often learn something new without much instruction. He loved going to watch his kids and grandkids compete in sport and would always proudly wear a hat with the team logo on it. He will be missed by so many.

Celebration of Life

Plans for a celebration of life are in the works and will take place once the family finalizes the plans.

January 15, 1962 ~ July 14, 2022

It is with great sadness the family of Roy Michael Kight also known as Mike, announce his passing on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the age of 60 years. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; parents, Roy (Loretta); siblings, Glen, Dawn, Kevin, and Sherry; As well as numerous extended family and friends.

Mike was predeceased by his mother, Patricia.

Celebration of Life

Thursday, August 4, 2022
at 1:00 pm
Sturgeon Memorial Funeral Chapel
5016 47 Avenue
Bon Accord, Alberta

May 28, 1947 ~ June 12, 2022

It was in Calgary, Alberta May 28, 1947 mom came into the lives of Earl and Francis Duxbury. She was the oldest of the bunch. There was Marilyn (mom), Patsy, Susan, Bonnie, Donald, Robert and David.

At the age of 16 she moved to Edmonton, while working in the service industry, she met the love of her life, Arnold Edwards. They married in December 19, 1969 and welcomed 2 children, Sharmaine and Danah. Arnold passed in 2009 and during then Marilyn was living back in Calgary. Life was simple Marilyn was considered by all a social butterfly. Those who encountered her never forgot her beautiful smile and conversations. Her favourite pass time would be going for breakfast at Nellies in Calgary and meeting people.

On October 9, 2020 Marilyn went to live with her oldest daughter, Sharmaine in Gibbons, Alberta. She was in her happy place taking her scooter to the local restaurant, Mainstreet Public House for breakfasts and meeting others. She made many friends along the way.

Sunday, June 12^th at 10:47 am an Angel called her name and guided her to the Heavens above. Marilyn passed away peacefully at Foyer Lacombe – Covenant care in St. Albert, surrounded by her loved ones.