All Obituaries

Sunday January 17, 2021 - 10:30 am    

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Doreen Thompson October 8, 1930 – January 16, 2021   It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our mom, grandma, great grandma and sister, Doreen May Thompson. Mom left this life the same way she lived it; with grace, dignity, a quiet strength and on her own terms. She leaves behind her children, Kevin (Deb), Vicki (Kelly), Karen (Fred) and Shelley (Garry); grandchildren, Shauna (Tom), Chad, Brandon and Alyssa (Jordan); great grandchildren, Taylor, Jordon, Austin...

Damon Rhoades Fillion July 12, 1998 – January 14, 2021   It is with the most immense heartache that we announce the passing of our son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend.  After a year-long fight against an illness that led to leukemia, Damon Rhoades Fillion passed away at Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre on the morning of Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the age of 22 years.  He attended Evergreen, HW Pickup and Frank Maddock schools and along the way, made...

Peter Kochansky February 22, 1936 – January 13, 2021   It is with sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Peter Kochansky on the evening of Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Breton Long Term Care, where he resided for the past six years.  Pete’s big smile and happy disposition will always be remembered. Following cremation, Peter will rest in the Horen Cemetery, alongside his parents. Peter is survived by his sister, Elsie Mielnichuk; brother, Walter...

Walter Franklin Ritchie October 15, 1930 – January 12, 2021   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter Franklin Ritchie who passed away at the Whitecourt Healthcare Centre on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the age of 90 years. He will be lovingly remembered and missed dearly by his wife Roberta “Nettie” Ritchie; children, Terry Strom, Pam (John) Helm and Kelly (Leona) Ritchie; grandchildren, Tara (Scott) Hollman, Yvan (Chontelle) Gosselin,...

Robert “Dan” Daniel Johnson October 28, 1956 – January 6, 2021 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dan Johnson announces his passing on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the age of 64 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Lori Johnson of 39 years; children, Alycia Johnson and Kirby (Jacob) Block; grand-daughter, Evalynn; siblings, David (Denise) Johnson, Craig Johnson and Julia Johnson as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his...

Ellen “Ellie” Jean Havens November 13, 1945 – January 4, 2021 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ellie Havens, who passed away at the Whitecourt Healthcare Centre at the age of 75 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Michael Havens of 27 years; children, Wayne Ashworth, Jo-Anne Ashworth, Katrina (Troy) Cartwright and Laurie (Mike Byer) Havens; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kirk, Katie, Levi, Vince, Sam, Quin and Savannah;...

Delores Marion Townsend (née Gitzel) November 4th, 1932 - January 3rd, 2021   It is with great sadness and love that we announce the peaceful passing of Delores Townsend at the age of 88 years. Delores was born and raised on a farm near Golden Spike, Alberta.  As a teenager she moved to Edmonton where she met, and eventually married, her husband Gerald.  Their life together was an adventure that took them to Manitoba first, then to Northern BC, and finally back to...

James Austin Lee Clark April 4, 2003 – December 28, 2020   It is with incredible heartbreak that we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.  James passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the young age of 17 years.  James loved anything that included the outdoors; he was an avid fisherman and grew to become an achieved hunter.  With the ability to spend much time with his family on the Pink Mountain...