All Obituaries

  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Lillian Newton on December 23rd, 2022, at the age of 85 years. She was born at home on the farm on April 2nd, 1937. Left to mourn her passing are her daughter R. Marie (Art van der Hoek); son William “Bill” Newton (Shelley Pero); grandchildren Tammy (Jordan), Alan (Chelsea), Cassandra, Kindra (Steve), and Kris (Cheryllynn); Angie; Laura; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended...

Curtis Archie Olstad 1957 ~ 2023   The family of Curtis Archie Olstad is sad to announce his passing at the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre on June 7th, 2023, at the age of 65 years.  Curtis was born to Archie and Lil Olstad on August 10, 1957. He was the youngest of 5 children, and is survived by his sisters, Beth Guderjan of Red Deer, Evelyn Prince of Drayton Valley, Faye Miller of Red Deer; brother, Wayne Olstad of Lacombe; niece, Janice Gruntman; nephews, Rick...

Trevor Lloyd Hunter was born November 22,1946 in Camrose to Lloyd and Sylvia Hunter. He leaves to Mourn is wife Doris; son Curtis, Candace, Taylor & Kennedy; daughter Carrie, Darren, Presley & Ireland; brother Darryl, Cindy, and Devon.  He was predeceased by his parents, granddaughter Sydney, and nephew Brody Hunter. A Funeral Service will be held at the Bashaw United Church at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023.  As seating in the church is limited, the service will be...

Honouring the Life of  Jamie Kenneth Saskatchewan  “J-Mac/Mac Maine” June 12, 1983 ~ May 29, 2023 Jamie is survived by his ol’ lady, Verlyn Louis; son, Aden; step-children, Ethan, Felicity, Dolph Jr., Keenen and Carter; mom, Rachel Saskatchewan; siblings, Lori, Jodi, Kristy (Josh), Sheri, Tyson (Miranda), Cole and Sheldon; nephews, Steven, Quinton, Kenneth, Blair, Shawn and Isaiah; aunties, Judy Applegarth, Cynthia (Vince) Applegarth and Angie Saskatchewan;...

Zelma was born July 8, 1924, to Lura and Bill Carlson in the Medicine Hat Hospital.  She was the youngest of four children; now a baby sister to Norma, Dean, and June. Mother Carlson was not too well at the time so she let one of the good neighbours care for her new baby for some time. When her mother regained health sufficiently, her father went to bring her home from the neighbour. By this time the neighbour had become quite attached to the baby and was quite upset that he wanted to...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael K. Smith from Ponoka, Alberta, on May 27, 2023, after a brief illness. Mike was born in Lachine, Quebec, on October 4, 1949. Mike was married to Karen, his best friend for 31 years. Mike and Karen retired together six years ago and have enjoyed camping with their special friends, hanging with family and sharing each day with each other. Mike is survived by his wife Karen; children Jennifer (Ryan) and Tricia (Chris);...

“Don’t Grieve For Me, For I am Free!” Elsie leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Ron of Calgary, AB, Garry (Johan) of Kamloops, BC, and Harley (Brenda) of Battle Lake, AB. She was very proud of her grandchildren, Mark (Leslie), Duncan (Jackie), Scott (Beth), Fraser (Alyssa), Kathryn, Emma; great-grandchildren, Margaret, Lillian, Ryder, Sloan, Lou, Dallas and Tavah. She will also be remembered by her sister-in-law, Helen McLeod; nieces, nephews, and a large extended...

Norbert (Herb) Joseph James Ruth March 22, 1947 - May 24, 2023 Norbert (Herb) Joseph James Ruth of Wetaskiwin, Alberta formally of Hepworth, Ontario passed away on the morning of May 24th, at the age of 76 years, after a long illness. Norbert is survived by his wife Patricia Ruth and his five children, Vincent Ruth, Vanessa Ruth, Matthew Ruth, David Schult, and Diarmid Hanna and his 5 grandchildren.  Norbert is also survived by his siblings, Ed, Mike (Janet), Jim (Joan), Jeanne,...

Robert Edward Barnett September 21, 1954 - May 24, 2023 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Barnett on May 24, 2023 at the age of 68.  Bob is survived by his loving children, Pam Barnett and Dean Barnett (Beth Demerchant); close family friends, Yvonne and David Dearing; grandchildren, Anthony Barnett, Jonathan Barnett, Millie Barnett and Devin Degrace; two step-sons, Rob and Kelly Kroetsch; seven siblings and numerous extended family members and many...

It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth David Kjenner announces his passing on May 24, 2023 at the age of 91 years. Ken was born January 20,1932 at Frog Lake, Alberta. He was the third of five children born to Fritz and Nellie Kjenner. Ken moved to Ponoka and lived with his Uncle and Aunt when his mother died in 1939. Ken lived in the Asker district for his entire life. Ken married Connie Eastwood October 30,1959 and together they raised their family on the farm. Ken and Connie...