July 11, 1935 – January 22, 2019

George Biddiscombe of Morinville, Alberta said goodbye to us on January 22, 2019 at the age of 83 years. George will live on in the hearts of his loved ones. At George’s request no service is to be held. Those wishing to send flowers are asked to consider instead a donation to the Foyer Lacombe Palliative Care Unit.

August 2, 1926 – January 3, 2019

Heaven just got a little brighter when our Mom passed away peacefully on January 3, 2019. We have so much to be grateful for as our Mom loved her family first and foremost.

Born in Aberdeen, SK on August 2, 1926 to the late Julius and Maria (née Freisen) Schellenberg, she was one of 8 and was predeceased by her 7 siblings. Along with being a Mom, she was a Grandma, a sister, an aunt, a friend, a homemaker, an Avon lady, a store clerk and a volunteer to name a few.

If you asked Mom how she was doing, she responded with “super duper”! Mom was faith-filled, never a complainer and had a quiet strength that saw her through battles with breast and bladder cancers, strokes and a heart attack. She was kind to all and always had a smile. She possessed endless musical and sewing talents, loved a good joke and the sound of laughter. She will be missed for her creativity, sense of humour, goodness of heart, but mostly for her love of family and friends. Mom always said she had the “3 best kids in the world”, but we know we had the best Mom in the world. Missing her dearly are her children, Garnet, Kevin, June (Rick Buchanan) Sawatzky; grandson, Kyle Ross; she is also missed my numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Wetaskiwin for the care and compassion provided.

Following her wishes, there will be no funeral; cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, donations to your local Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

September 24, 1996 – January 7, 2019

It is with immense sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Taylor Jane Cardinal who passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the young age of 22 years in Edmonton, AB.

Taylor’s memory will forever be cherished and missed by her mom and step-dad, Lisa & Robinson Allen; her dad and step-mom, Terry & Leeann Cardinal; sisters Olivia and Stella; grandparents, Lynn & Helen Abbott, Terry & Judy Cardinal, Doug & Linda Allen, Yvonne Kellar-Fuller; uncles and aunties, Michael (Rachel) Abbott, Greg (Jessica) Abbott, Kathy Chrunik-Cardinal, Trevor (Korina) Cardinal, Steve (Sherri) Allen, Chris (Quinn) Allen, Laura (Rob) Dawson. Her memory will also live on through her special cousins, many extended family members and numerous friends.

Taylor loved being around her family and many friends; they were all a treasured part of her life. She was known for her kind heart, great sense of humour, her beautiful smile and that infectious laugh. Taylor loved all music, loved to dance – no matter where it was, and she was that special spark lighting up the room.

Taylor had an artistic soul and had a love for travel. She was the happiest in the mountains or on the beach.

Celebration of Life
Friday, January 18, 2019
at 4:30 pm
Kingsway Legion
14339 – 50 Street NW
Edmonton, Albera

Memorial Donations
Memorial contributions may be made to
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

October 27, 1921 – January 2, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Corine L’Heureux of St. Albert, Alberta on January 2, 2019. Corine went to her final resting place with the Lord at the age of 97 years. She was born in Villeneuve, Alberta on October 27, 1921 to Arthur and Julia (nee Hebert) Comeau, she was one of thirteen children. At the age 19 she wed her life partner, Ernest. They spent 69 years together in Joussard, Alberta.

Corine’s husband Ernest; her son-in-law, Wayne; her grandson, Shawn; 4 brothers, 7 sisters, and her parents, predeceased her.

Corine has one surviving sister, Marie Baldock. Corine and Ernest have 7 surviving children, Leandre (Josephine), Guy (Kathy), Real (Sonja), Dale (Wendy), Cheryl (Reg), Marc (Leslie) and Julie (Kevin); she was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her family and friends will lovingly remember her.

Memorial Service
Saturday, January 12, 2019
at 11:00 am
St. Albert Catholic Church
7 St. Vital Avenue
St. Albert, Alberta

Interment
The inurnment will be held at a later date in Joussard, Alberta

May 23, 1947 – January 4, 2019

On January 4, 2019, in her 72^nd year, Barb passed away quietly in the Hospice Ward at Rivercrest Care Centre in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta having succumbed to an inoperable cancerous brain tumor. Born in Halifax Nova Scotia on May 23, 1947, Barb was adopted at the age of four by William and Margaret Jackson who have predeceased her.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, John; three daughters, Traci, Tammy (Ken) and Bonnie (Dave); two sons, Charlie (Chrysta Rae) and Robert. She will be sadly missed by seven grandchildren, Jessica, Levi, Seth, Bailee, Ivan, Dane, Hudson; two step grandsons, Tyson and Grayden; her sister, Margaret (Edward); brothers and sisters in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Barb had a full and rewarding life. She enjoyed success as a wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, public servant, hobbyist, volunteer, traveller and friend to many.

Special thanks to the staff at the Cross Cancer Institute, the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, and the Rivercrest Care Centre in Fort Saskatchewan for her treatments, care, and comfort.

As per her wish cremation has taken place.

Funeral Service
Will be held under the auspices of the Gibbons Emmanuel Anglican Church
Saturday, February 9, 2019
at 1:30 pm
Gibbons Cultural Centre
5115 – 51 Street
Gibbons, Alberta.

Memorial Donations
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in lieu of flowers would be most welcome.

October 31, 1946 – December 31, 2018

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sharon Gail Miller on Monday, December 31, 2018 at 72 years of age. Sharon passed away following a brief illness at the Lamont hospital with family and friends at her bedside. She will be greatly missed by her family. May she be reunited with her husband John Miller who predeceased her. A private service will be held at a later date.

January 19, 1934 – December 28, 2018

Sophia Wojcichowsky was born to Mary & Nick Gidora in Chisholm, AB on January 19, 1934. She has two siblings her brother, Mike and her sister, Margaret. Sophia met Peter in Seba beach, AB, they married 3 years later on June 20, 1959.  Together they had two beautiful children, Richard and Jacqueline. Sophia enjoyed some of the simplest things in life such as: her amazing flower garden, teaching others to cook and the art of canning. She was a vision of class and a wave of sass that will be greatly missed by all. 

Sophia will be forever remembered by her husband of 59 years, Peter; son, Richard (Sandy); daughter, Jacqueline; grandchildren, Casey, Magen, Brooke, and Justin; grand dog, Zeva; brother, Mike (Erica); sister, Margaret (Bill); as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Sophia was predeceased by her parents, Nick and Mary Gidora.

Prayer Service

Tuesday, January 8, 2019
at 11:00 am
St. John’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Lily Lake Road / 57303 Range Road 235
Fedorah, Alberta

 Memorial Donations
In lieu of flowers donations will be gratefully accepted by 
Alberta Diabetes Foundation
and/or
Alberta Cancer Foundation

January 25, 1932 – December 8, 2018

Alice was set free from her pain on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 86 years of age with her family at her side. Alice grew up in Coronado and on the Athabasca Landing Trail, the youngest of 10 children. She raised her family in Bon Accord, Alberta. Alice is survived by her 5 children and their families, Edward (Dorothy), Tom (Vivian), Terry, Fay (Roland), and Lyle (Karen).

An inurnment will take place at Bowden Cemetery in Bowden, Alberta at a later date.

Funeral Service
Monday, December 17, 2018
at 1:30 pm
Sturgeon Memorial Funeral Chapel
5016 -47 Avenue
Bon Accord, Alberta.

Memorial Donations
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to
Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter, Box 561, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 5G1
or a charity of your choice.

November 13, 1925 – December 2, 2018

It is with much love and gratitude for a life well lived that the family of Thomas Lewis, of Bon Accord, announces his passing at the age of 93 years.  Thomas was predeceased by his parents Charles and Bertha; brother, Stewart (Jessie); sisters, Olive (Bill) and Shirley (Frank); children; Brian and Beth.  

Thomas is lovingly remembered by his sister, Mary; brothers, Bob and Vernon; treasured wife of 64 years, Roseann; sons, Kendall (Trina), Basil (Kelly); daughters, Wendy, Tina (Andrew); son-in-law, Dave (Wanda); grandchildren, Christine (Travis), Alec (Kim), Morgan, Katherine (Simon), Ian, William (Marisa), Richard, Ryley (Natascha), Sidney, Vanessa, James, Shaneen; and great-grandchildren, Robert, Oliver, Ariel, Kenna, Koen, Logan and Penelope.  The family wishes to thank the staff at Redwater Health Centre for their compassionate care in his final hours.  

A Celebration of Thomas’s Life

 Saturday, December 8, 201
 at 1:00 pm
Gibbons Community Cultural Centre
5115 – 51 Street
Gibons, Alberta

Memorial Donations

In lieu of flowers donations may be made directly to

STARS Air Ambulance and/or the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

October 24, 1939 – November 23, 2018

Geoff passed away in his home in Gibbons, just as he would have wished. He started his life in Manchester, England where he loved to play soccer and cricket, and was a Boys’ Brigade Officer. This is where Geoff met Chris and they started their journey together as a family. Geoff brought his young family to Canada, a place of opportunities, and after some years in London, Ontario, they arrived in Gibbons, Alberta. Geoff made it his mission to contribute to this great town. On top of his busy work and family life, he was on the Gibbons Volunteer Fire Department, a long-time Town Councillor, a founding member of Gibbons Minor Soccer, just to mention a few of his endeavors. Most importantly, Geoff made memories with everyone he met and took pride in his family, friends, and community.

Geoff leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Chris, along with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He leaves behind two children, Susan (Ed) and David (Victoria); seven grandchildren, Rebecca, Brendyn, Samantha, Jamie, Aiden, Kieran, and Harlow; and two great-grandchildren, Kai and Liam. Also, his extended family and friends who are like family, as well as nieces and nephews.

Geoff was predeceased by his parents, George and Florence; his brother, Gerald; and brother in-law, Stuart.

Celebration of Geoff’s Life

Saturday, December 1, 2018
at 2:00 pm
Gibbons Community Cultural Centre
5115 – 51 Street
Gibbons, Alberta

Memorial Donations

In Lieu of flowers donations will be gratefully accepted by
The Gibbons/Bon Accord Food Bank or do a good deed in memory of Geoff.