Category: Funerals & Announcements

It is with great sadness and much love that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Rene Thompson. On April 19, at the age of 88 years, she entered into rest after a courageous battle with cancer. Rene will be deeply missed by her daughters, Carolyn (Wayne) Wait, Shelley (Don) Bisset, Susan (Dale) Woitt, and Janet (Darren) Ware; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, as well as extended relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd (Bud) Thompson; daughter, Donna Dressler; five brothers, and one sister. On May 29, 1935, Rene was born in Holland to Maria and Huibert Prins. After WWII in 1947, she immigrated to Canada with her family. Growing up, she had a variety of jobs and interests. Although she loved to work and…

Lena Boss Obituary It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Lena Boss at the age of 96 years. Lena is survived by her sister, Heather Guenther; nephews, Michael (Heather E.) Guenther, Douglas (Wendy) Neufeld; great-nephews, Johnathan (Meike), Andrew (Hana); special friends, Leona and Richard Svrcek and their family; and many friends. Lena was predeceased by her parents, Nikolai and Maria Neufeld; husband, Clifford; brother, John Neufeld; sister, Mary Penner; brother-in-law, Henry Penner; sister-in-law, Helen Neufeld.In memory of Lena, donations may be made to the Salvation Army Food Bank, Wetaskiwin Public Library, or a Charity of the Donor's choice. ------------------------------------------Service date and time to be announced------------------------------

Elsie Feldberg November 18, 1932 - January 18, 2024 On January 18, 2024 Freida “Elsie” Feldberg (nee Kurtz) passed away at the Wetaskiwin Hospital at the age of 91. Elsie is survived by her children, Brian (Cynthia) Feldberg and Colleen (Kevin) Wolter; her grandchildren, Peter (Ashley), Sabine (Harley), Jesse (Alicia) and Megan (Justin); great-grandchildren, Everett, Ellis, Ruari, June, Colter, Kohlin, Maliyah, Vivienne, Blaikley and Olivia; siblings, Hilda Karlo, Margaret Forth, Lily (Howard) Smith, Eleanor Pydde; sister-in-law, Irene Torgerson as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Elsie was predeceased by her parents, Emil Kurtz and Amalja Kurtz (nee Comm); her husband, Reginald; siblings, Antonia “Toni” (Arnold) Fibick, Walter (Clara) Kurtz; as well as her brothers-in-law, Ed Karlo, Herb Forth, Dennis Pydde and Bill Torgerson. A Memorial Service…

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond E. Woitt in Wetaskiwin on January 12, 2024 at the age of 87 years. He was predeceased by his son, Jeff. Raymond will be sadly missed by his wife, Joan; son,  Ken (Pat); grandsons, Dan (Sam) and Mike (Bella) great grandchildren, Daxton, Peyton, Ellie and Bennett as well as many extended family members, good friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, (4218-56 Ave. Wetaskiwin. ) with burial to follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery beside Jeff. Donations in memory of Raymond can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (P.O. Box 460, Toronto ON. M4P 9Z9) or www.heartandstroke.ca

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,…