All Obituaries

HOLTHUYSEN, Dirk 1935-2022   It is with sadness that we announce the passing away of Dirk, on June 23, 2022 in Calgary,  at the the age of 87 years. He is lovingly remembered by daughter, Karen (Mark) Whiteman; Son, Rick (Lorenia); grandchildren, Anna, David, Lyndon, Chelsey and Courtney and  two great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A family service will be held at a later date. Cremation will take place.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the peaceful passing of Yvonne Beatrice Perry on January 31, 2022, at the age of 87 years.  Yvonne was predeceased by her parents Bud and Ruby; three brothers Herb, Ralph and Ken; and sister-in-law Anne. The family would like to thank the Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and Physicians at the Royal Alexandra Hospital; her niece Marlene and her family (who devoted so much love and time, care and happiness in her retirement...

Albert Lorenz Henkelman was born January 13, 1933 in Strathcona County, Alberta to Sam and Lydia Henkelman. He was the oldest of three children. Albert farmed in the Usona area all of his life. His greatest love was auction sales. That’s where you could usually find him, always looking for a good buy which reflected in his collection. When he was in a good mood telling jokes, he could always make you laugh. Albert passed away at the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre on June 21, 2022,...

It is with sadness and a great deal of love that we announce the passing of Dr. Wilford Tetz. Dr. Wilford Cyril Tetz passed away August 19, 2021 in Lacombe, Alberta one month before his 98th birthday.  Wilf was born to Albert and Blanche (Palmer) Tetz on September 28, 1923, in Bowness, Alberta.  He was the oldest of five children and spent his growing up years in Alberta, Michigan, British Columbia, and Alabama.   Wilf married Anne Krause in December 1946 and...

The family of Douglas Algar announces with deep sadness his passing on April 28, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Doug was born July 2, 1951 in Ponoka to parents Harry and Phyllis and lived his early years in Ponoka and Wetaskiwin and called Camrose home for the last 45 years. He held various jobs throughout his life including housekeeping at St. Mary’s Hospital and custodian at Agriculture Financial Services Corporation, both in Camrose. His last job before retirement was as a...

We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Hilda Woitt at the Good Shepherd Home in Wetaskiwin, Alberta on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the age of 86 years. Hilda was born on November 25, 1935 in Falun, Alberta.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children Donald, Shirley Paul, Brian (Pat), and Dale; grandchildren Dakota (Anouska) Paul, Jordan Paul, Amber (Matt) Woitt, and Tyler Woitt; great-grandchildren Kaine and Nixon; sister Erma; brothers Emil, Alfred...

Nicole Leslie Ward April 10, 1976 - June 12, 2022 Nicole is survived by her fiancé, Collin Lightning; children, Breon Ward (Tiffany), Talon Ward, Brooke Soosay, Savannah Ward, Kurt Jr. Soosay, Clay Soosay, Angelina Soosay; grandkids, Shekinah Ward, Sarai Ward, Russell Soosay, Rafe Soosay, Kaia Crane Big-Plume; sisters, Heather Ward, Alana Potts and Lisa Potts; brother, Leslie Potts; niece and nephews, Damon Ward, Tierra Ward, TJ Ward, Darwin Ward and her stepson Evander...

Betty Flewelling passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022  in Lacombe, Alberta. She was born on April 18, 1931, in Clive. Betty was proud to have spent her entire life with George in the Lacombe area. Betty was the youngest of four girls. She met her young man from Lacombe at a New Year’s Eve dance at the Clive Hall, and  started a life-long romance. George and Betty married in 1952 and lived on the family farm east of Lacombe, raising three children; Craig...

Allen ‘Wayne’ Forsberg July 25, 1946 ~ June 10, 2022   It is with heavy hearts that we announce Wayne Forsberg passed away peacefully and gracefully at home, with family by his side, on June 10, 2022. He was born July 25, 1946 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Linda; his three children, Trent (Shauna), Carmen (Rob), and Steven (Alyse); his four grandchildren, Kaden (Cassidy), Afton (Jean-Marc), Grady (Kyla), and Brock. He is...

Evva Margaret MacKay January 29, 1933 - June 8, 2022 With heavy hearts, we announce that Evva MacKay (nee Chiles) passed away in Wetaskiwin at the age of 89 years.  Evva is survived by her children, MaryLou (Mark) Fraser, Ken (Peggy) MacKay, Barbara (Trevor) Beck, and Doug (Crystal) MacKay; grandchildren, Jody (Tara) Dickau, Kim (Paul) Tremblay, Dan (Bonnie) Dickau, Kevin (Tamara) Dickau, Scott MacKay, Melanie (Mike) Krause, Rachel Beck, Kirstie (Jason) Schatz, Josiah (Kyla) MacKay,...