All Obituaries

Mary Martha Ganske Mary Martha Ganske (nee Leinweber), born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 at Long Term Care in Wetaskiwin, surrounded by loved ones on January 17, 2019. She is survived by her son, Dennis Ganske (Pattie); her daughters, Judi Radis and Linda Nagel (Tim); her 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Freda Schatschneider as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was...

DOREEN IDA BREITKREUZ December 18, 1941 - January 16, 2019 It is with great sadness the family of Doreen Ida Breitkreuz announce her passing on January 16th, 2019 after a brief stay at the Wetaskiwin General Hospital. Doreen was born in Wetaskiwin in 1941 and was the fourth child of Terho and Impi (Hill)Torvinen.  After losing her father at the tender age of five, Doreen was raised by her mother Impi and her Uncle Oscar Hill’s family.  She grew up in the Usona Area and...

David George Brain was born on August 25, 1936 in Eatonia, Saskatchewan and passed away on January 15, 2019 in Stettler, Alberta at the age of 82 years. He leaves behind his 3 children, Ken Brain (Tammy), Kelly Brain (Pam) and Cora-Lee Hansen (Kris); his 11 grandchildren, Tara-Lee Walstrom (Scott), Shantel Desilets (Caleb), Darcie Brain (Chris), Haley Hansen, Geana Hansen, Kelsey Brain (Curtis), Keysha Brain (Philipp), Travis Brain, Cole Brain, Trysten Brain, and Riata Brain; his...

Shawna passed away suddenly and peacefully on the morning of January 12, 2019. She is survived by her husband Andrew and daughters Meaghan and Emily (Cory Sande); her sisters Rebecca Luce-Kapler (Kevin), Mary Ann Predy (Chris), and Karen Madro (Walt); as well as her nieces and nephews Sara, Mike, Andrew, Leah, Erin, and Ryan. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan Charity, a charity that empowers women through education. A Funeral...

Robert Charles Crandall, age 92, beloved father, uncle, and brother passed away January 12,2019 at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre. Robert was born August 7, 1926 in Ponoka, Alberta to Marcus and Ida Crandall of the Ferrybank District.  As a young man Robert worked on the farm with his father.  At the age of 23 he left home to settle down, also in the Ferrybank District, to raise a family and establish a stake of his own. He enjoyed farming and raising cattle immensely before...

Hazel Bakewell (née Knuff) was born in Unity, Saskatchewan on June 22, 1931 and grew up in Sylvania, Saskatchewan. She met her husband, George, in Weyburn, Saskatchewan and they were married in 1951, more than 67 years ago. They moved to Alberta to work and raise a family shortly after. George and Hazel both worked at Alberta Hospital, Ponoka throughout their careers - Hazel was one of the first group of women to complete the formal three year Psychiatric Nurse training as a mature...

Honouring The Life Of Charmaine Renae Bruno “Wind Helper Woman” June 4, 1977 - January 11, 2019 Charmaine (Charmz) is survived by her mother, Angie Crane; father, Derwin Okeynan; maternal grandmother, Marie Power (Wolfe); daughters, Brianne Bruno, Breeze Bruno, Brooklian Bruno-Saddleback, Briella Bruno (and their foster parents, Lisa and Andrew); son, River Bruno; (and his foster parents, Jeannie and Marvin) siblings, Jeanine Crane, Trista Crane-Brown, Truman Crane-Brown,...

Ashley is survived by her sons, Tyson Littlechild, Mason Bull, Ryden Bull, Nazareth Bull, Zayden Bull; daughters, Kayaira Littlechild-Bull, Keyanna Littlechild-Bull; mother, Tammy; brothers, Eldon, Conan, Elvis; sisters, Billie Jenean, Blair, Trudie, Tia; step-brother, Elliot Swampy; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, extended family members and friends.  Ashley was predeceased by her father, Elliston Roasting; sister, Ida Roasting; maternal grandparents, Percy and Marilyn Bull;...

Ida is survived by her son, Kassian; mother, Tammy; brothers, Eldon, Conan, Elvis; sisters; Billie, Jenean, Blair, Trudie, Tia; stepbrother, Elliot Swampy; as well as numerous uncles, aunties, extended family members and many friends. Ida was predeceased by her father, Elliston Roasting; maternal grandparents, Percy and Marilyn Bull; paternal grandparents, Henry and Ida Roasting.