Year: 2023

Ed Karlo Obituary Feb 23, 1922 to Dec 24, 2023 Ed has returned home for Christmas to be with his Lord and Saviour in the evening hours of December 24, 2023 at the age of 101. He leaves to mourn his wife of 79 years, Hilda, daughter Evelyn (Eric) Heilman, Grandchildren Raeleen (Brent) Metzker and Trent (Nicole) Heilman and great granddaughters Peyton, Kali, Shaylan and Taylor. Ed was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta to John and Augusta Karlo on February 23, 1922. He was only 13 years old when his father fell ill so he had to leave school to work on the family farm West of Wetaskiwin. In addition to working on the farm he started clerking at auction companies and then started Ed Karlo Auctions which he operated from…

Trevor Gordon Marshall 1990 ~ 2023 Trevor Gordon Marshall was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, on July 4, 1990, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on November 21, 2023 at the age of 33 years. Trevor is survived by his mother and father, Katherine and Kevin Marshall; brother, Brady Marshall; sister in-law, Janelle; nephew, Jake; niece, Reese; aunts, Mona Marshall, Audra (Wesley) Horvey, Debbie (Gary) Horvey; uncles, Russel (Cheryl) Horvey, Bert Horvey, Lyndon (Brenda) Horvey; numerous cousins, and many close friends. Trevor was predeceased by his grandparents, Ed and Beryl Marshall, and Gordon and Joan Horvey; uncle, Wesley Horvey and uncle, Gary Horvey. Trevor's winning smile, infectious laugh and shining eyes will be missed by all. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November…

Hilda Irene Dewald November 23, 1928 ~ October 9, 2023 (age 94) Hilda Irene Dewald entered her eternal rest on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born on November 23, 1928 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta.  She was the second daughter of Alex and Lydia Woitt.  She grew up on her Mom and Dad’s farm 8 miles west of Wetaskiwin.  Her early years were typical of farm life at that time.  Her mornings started by bringing in wood for the stove.  In the summer she would be found in the vegetable garden picking peas or beans.  She attended school at Bigstone School where she made many lifelong friends.  She learned to play the piano and music would become a lifelong passion for her.  Her leisure time was spent…

Ruby Henriette Faille April 1, 1937 – September 28, 2023   On September 28, 2023 at 11:30 p.m., Ruby succumbed to her long battle with cancer. Ruby Faille was born to John and Pearl Berezon (predeceased) in Vegreville, Alberta, where she grew up and went to school. She had one brother, Bunny (Genie, predeceased) Berezon. In 1956 she was married in Vegreville, where she had 4 children; Jerome Bohaychuk, JoAnne Bohaychuk, John Bohaychuk, and Janice Nowochin. The family moved to Thompson, Manitoba in 1966 where her last child, Jackie Miller, was born. In 1974 her family grew with the addition of the first grandchild, Jenn Bohaychuk. Ruby met the love of her life, Rene Faille, and they were married on May 5, 1979. That July, they made the trek from Thompson…

April 24, 1926 ~ September 21, 2023 The family is having a graveside service for her on Friday, September 29th at 2 pm at Memorial Cemetery. Close friends are invited. Helen Aileen Neufeld (Barnes) was born April 24, 1926 on the family farm at Elnora, Alberta to Charles Allen Barnes (always known as John) and Katherine Kennedy Barnes (Kirkwood). She grew up with three sisters, Dorothy, Kay (Katherine) and Jean, and two brothers, Allen and Jack (John). Together they shared many adventures and a lot of love. School started on horseback to Lakeview School about a mile and a half away. High school was completed in Elnora and then Helen attended University of Calgary where she received a teaching certificate. Helen taught at several one room schools, but she found…

Donna Marlene Schmuland  1945 ~ 2023 Heaven gained a beautiful soul when Donna Schmuland entered God's paradise on September 16, 2023, after a courageous ten year battle with cancer. Her zest for life, kindness and interest in all of those around her will stay in the hearts of those who knew her forever. She lived with gusto, and a huge love of family. Donna's husband "Deery" Ray; son Ray Jr.; daughter-in-law Rose; grandsons Jordan and Justin were her world, as she shared her love of them with all. Travel, volunteering, leading activities at church, and visiting friends were a huge part of her life, and the outpouring of love her family has had is a testament to the positive impact she has had on so many. In addition to Ray,…