All Obituaries

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Donna Mai Urkevich January 19, 1958 – January 3, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Donna Urkevich on the evening of Friday, January 3, 2020 at the age of 61 years. She will always be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Shirley (Doug) Westlund, Marjorie (Larry) Westlund, Roland (Shirley-Ann) Urkevich and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Urkevich; nieces and nephews, Derrick (Tiffany), Kaylene, Dustin, Lisa (Jamie), Marci (Lord), Sarah, Candice (Fabian),...

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Terrance Duffy, long-time resident of Lodgepole passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 surrounded by the love of his family.     He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 33 years, Janet; children, Cheryl Duffy (Chris), Jamie Duffy (Caitlyn) and Karla Duffy (Brad); 8 grandchildren, Alexis, Cheyenne, Tristen, Curtis, Ariel, Brooklynn, Braden and Kowyn; great-granddaughter, Sophia; siblings, Doug, Ken (Sharon),...

Grace passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family, whom she cherished spending time with. Grace is lovingly remembered by her husband Felix; her children, Jim Connors, Pat Connors, Nita (Dale) Randahl, Lawny Felske, Tammy (Darcy) Saar; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.  She is predeceased by her parents, James and Maude Westlin and brothers, Bob and Les Westlin.     A Memorial Service will be...

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Maureen Schwab, after a long and courageous battle with cancer on the evening of December 7, 2019. She was a fantastic Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother and will always be lovingly remembered by her sons; Dale and Dan, grandchildren; Jeremy (Alisha) and Steffi, and great-grandchildren; Kash, Kade, Prix, Paris, Siraya, Lyric, and Zyanya, as well as her faithful Border Collie companion Katie. Mom...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glen E. Linton of Drayton Valley on the afternoon of Friday, December 6, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Glen was a man of great integrity, honesty and humility. He could sometimes be a man of few words as he believed his actions spoke clearly. However, Glen was never one to turn down a chance to socialize, dance or listen to good music with friends and family. Glen was very involved in his communities and spent a lot of his time...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of a dear husband, father, brother, son and friend.  Robert Palmer Fredrickson, long-time resident of Drayton Valley passed away at Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the age of 57 years.  Bob loved the outdoors, creating many beautiful memories with his family and friends.    Bob will  be lovingly remembered by his wife of 27 years, Carmell; sons, Mitchell...

It is with great sorrow, yet with a sense of peace that we announce the passing of Mr. Howard Jevne during the early hours of Thursday, November 14, 2019 in the comfort of his home. Throughout his 87 years, Howard was fortunate to enjoy the many beautiful things life had to offer.  He especially took pleasure in the outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing or a round of golf, as he played an immense role in the construction of the Drayton Valley Golf Club’s back nine. ...

On the afternoon of Friday, November 1, 2019 Richard Arthur Smyth took his last breath at Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre at the age of 87 years.   Art wore many hats.  He worked for the CPR, was a land surveyor for Canadian Utilities and retired as an educator; where he was both a teacher and principal.  Playing an immense  role in starting the Drayton Valley 55 Plus Recreation Centre made him one of its greatest supporters.   Art had many loves...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Forrest B. Stewart at Mayerthorpe Long Term Care on the morning of Friday, October 25, 2019 at the age of 86 years. He is lovingly remembered by his beautiful family, both here and in Prince Edward Island. At a later date, Forrest will be returned to Prince Edward Island, where his heart has always remained. Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere