Category: Funerals & Announcements

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,…

John Dwight Rockey 1958 ~ 2023 John Dwight Rockey was born on February 18, 1958 and passed away suddenly on July 16, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Zoë; his son, Chad (Esther) and grandsons Zack & Ty and his two daughters, Tiffany & Megan-Joy. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church (4218 56 Ave, Wetaskiwin, Alberta).

Obituary William Christian Kemp November 21, 1929 - June 19, 2023 William Christian Kemp of Millet, Alberta, passed away on Monday, June 19th, 2023, at the age of 93 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ellen; son Alvin (Heather); daughter Marie (Michael); grandchildren Murray, Jeffrey, and Kurt (Samantha); great-grandchildren Chael, Callen, Jaxon, and Micah; sisters Miriam and Elizabeth; and brothers Manfred (Betty) and Gerald. He was predeceased by his parents Emma and Karl; brother Karl, brothers-in-law Edwin Hirsekorn and Vincent McKeown. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (262046 Twp 474, Millet, Alberta) with Pastor Fred Schneider officiating. Memorial contributions are greatly appreciated and gratefully accepted to Grace Lutheran Church (4218 56 Ave, Wetaskiwin,…

Edwin Wilfred Kneller February 13th, 1933 - April 24th, 2023 Edwin Wilfred Kneller, of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, passed away on Monday, April 24th, 2023, at the age of 90 years. He is survived by his wife Rita; sons Bryan (Carrol) Kneller and David Kneller; daughter Joanne (Greg) Kneller Spence; grandchildren Kyleigh Kneller, Austin Kneller, Brittany Kneller, Bethany Kneller Spence, and Annamarie Kneller Spence; great-grandchildren Spencer, Sterling, Peyton, Riley and Parker Kneller; siblings Irene (Bill) Andrew, Lillian Hohnsbein, and Darlene (Ray) Rowe; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was predeceased by his daughter Cheryl Lynn; great-grandson Benjamin; sister Doris Hoehn; parents-in-law Arthur and Charlotte Schmalz; and parents Hilda and Adolph Kneller. A committal service will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 24th, 2023, at Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery. A…

OBITUARY Frieda A (Nee Tabler) Day 27 MAY, 1925 – 4 APRIL, 2023 IN THE CARE OF Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel It is with great sadness that the family of Frieda Day announce her peaceful passing at the age of 97 on April 4, 2023 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Frieda is lovingly remembered by her three grandchildren, Brian (Deb) Ewart, Neil (Janice) Ewart, Janet (Troy) Barmby; son-in-law, Dave Ewart; great grandchildren, Stephanie Charlton and Chance Ewart, Emma and Brady Ewart, Paige and Karter Barmby; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Frieda was predeceased by her husband, Ivan Day; their daughter, Lynette Ewart; parents, Fredrick and Marie Tabler; brothers, William, Ferdinand, Albert, Gus Tabler and sisters, Elsie Breitkreuz, Ida Stephan, Martha Janzen, Helen Havanka, Ruth Forth. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April…