All Obituaries

Herman Edwin “Ed” Taylor was born on December 2, 1950 in Ponoka, Alberta and passed away on January 16, 2022 in Ponoka, Alberta. Ed grew up in the Ponoka and Wetaskiwin area where he spent his youth breaking horses. He enjoyed playing sports including baseball, hockey, basketball, and curling. His passion for horses led him into rodeo, horse racing, mountain trail riding, and working cattle. Ed was a jack of all trades and no stranger to hard work. He excelled as...

We are saddened by the loss of Wilbert, who was born and lived his entire life in the Wetaskiwin area. As well as farming, he drove school bus for 36 years for the Rosebrier school. His bus students were like family to him, and he loved them dearly. He was a good mechanic, and enjoyed welding and fixing his neighbour’s machinery, sometimes even inventing parts of his own. In 2016, he sold his farm but continued to live there still in the original house. He was “adopted” by...

Paul Sylvan Clarke 1943 ~ 2022 It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Paul Clarke, of Millet, at the age of 78. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Anne; his children, Jeff (Donna) and Lisa; grandchildren Elijah, Emma, and Elizabeth; brother Morton (Edna); brother-in-laws, Lou Zeer and Michael (Ann) Goin; as well as many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Guy and Olga, and siblings, Eileen, Fay, DonnaBelle,...

It is with bittersweet love and sadness that the family of Birdie Walker (nee Breshears) announce her passing on January 11, 2022, at the age of 101.  She is survived by her sons, Bruce (Vicky), Brian (JoAnne), and Ken (Rouchelle); her daughter, Sharon (Ta); 15 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.  Birdie was predeceased by her husband, John; daughter, Linda; and all 6 siblings. Birdie was born in Avery, Missouri, on July 4th, 1920.  Her family moved about 5 years...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gordon Ernest Kroening, of Ponoka, on January 10,  2022 at the age of 76 years. Gordon is survived by his wife of 44 years, Pearl; his children Lonnie, Wade (Darci), Corey Kroening, and Cory Neddo (Virginia); seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister Elaine (Roy); sister-in-law Adena Bauer (Cam); as well as numerous other family and friends. Gordon was predeceased by his parents Ernie and Pearl Kroening;...

 Dr. Hal Kluczny August 7, 1949 - January 9, 2022 Honoring the life of Dr. Hal Kluczny. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hal Kluczny, of Millet, Alberta, on January 9, 2022. Hal fought his battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome, with courage for many years.  Left to cherish his memory are Sheila, his wife of 42 years; his son, Aaron, and daughter Miriam; brother, Jim (Connie) and sister Michelle (Brian) as well as...

Honouring The Life Of Joseph Daniel Michelle Eugene Young “Joey Moss ~ Mossberg Pump” Born May 12, 1976 Entered Into Rest January 9, 2022 Joseph is survived by his father, Melton Louis; maternal brother, Conrad Young; paternal brothers, Justin and Jason Louis; parallel sisters, Cherrise and Tausha Swampy; children, Hailey Morin (Roxanne Morin), Kianna, Latrelle, Maleah, Ladianian, Quineisha, Esquire Young, (Morgan Saddleback), Sy’kyla and King Young (Renee Able); as well...

SPENST, Michelle DeAnn January 10, 1969 - January 7, 2022 On January 7, 2022, Michelle Spenst passed away at the age of 52 years. Michelle spent her childhood in Red Deer and Lacombe, graduating from Parkview Adventist Academy in 1987.  A Dental Hygienist by trade, she worked along side her father, Dr. Helmut David Spenst for five years in his clinic in Red Deer. Michelle moved to Korea for several years, on and off, teaching English as a second language. Michelle returned from Korea...

She is survived by her loving husband Francis Lightning; Keyan Roughfoot; sister Georgina; sons Peter, Darcy, and Cameron; grandchildren; sister-in-law Grace (Steve); relations Graham L., Audrey S., Alice C., Miriah R., Marlene C., Noreen, Beatrice (Gilbert), Connie, Dean, Elaine, and Ernie; sisters Jean, Theres, and Bertha Singer of Big Island Lake, Saskatchewan.  She was predeceased by her parents Peter & Madeline Roughfoot; grandmother Mary RF; grandparents Alec & Melanie...

DIDUR, Darcy D. June 5, 1964- January 7, 2022 With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Darcy on January 7, 2022 at the age of 57 years. Left to cherish his memory are; Sharon Schmuland (Soul Mate); brothers, Sheldon (Deb) Didur and Tommy Didur; step-sons, Lynn (Erin) Schmuland,  Kelly (Jenn) Schmuland; numerous nieces, nephews, grandkids and friends. Darcy was predeceased by his father, Matt Didur; Mother, Verla Didur and grandson, Lane Schmuland. We...