All Obituaries

It is with heartfelt sorrow that the family of Thelma Audrey (Fidler) Cartwright announces her passing at Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre, Palliative Care Suite, Ponoka, Alberta on January 23, 2023. Thelma was born on September 19, 1933, in Hardwood Ridge, New Brunswick to Wilfred and Eva Fidler. We take great comfort in knowing that she is now with her Lord and Savior.    Thelma will be lovingly remembered by her children Dale Cartwright-McLeod, Richard (Jinny...

Winnifred "Elaine" Elliott March 19, 1940 - January 23, 2023 It is with sadness we announce that Elaine Elliott passed away January 23, 2023 at the age of 82 years.  Elaine was born in Swan River, Manitoba.  She was predeceased by her husband Robert Elliott in 1978, her parents, Albert Jordan and Vivian Jordan (nee Reeves); and her siblings, Mavis, Tim and Terry. Elaine is survived by her six children, Robert Elliott (Laure), Teryle Culford (Bill), Alicia...

Corinna Lynn Johnson 1971 ~ 2023   Heaven took another Angel to be by his side.  It is with great sadness that we announce that Corinna Lynn Johnson passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2023 at the age of 51, due to a long five year battle with illness. Corinna was born in Wetaskiwin and was raised in the Falun area. Corinna attended Falun School and Pigeon Lake High School. She later attended NAIT where she studied Cooking. After NAIT, she began working for...

Gordon (Gord) Lee Weir was born February 10, 1963 in Ponoka, Alberta to Robert and Doreen Weir. He passed away January 2, 2023 at 59 young years of age after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Gord was known for his loyalty, his love of life and vacations, and his quick and very dry humor. Gord was a great host to his family and friends, whether he was living in Canada or Guyana. He loved cooking, barbecuing and smoking meats and his well-stocked bar and beer fridge were always...

Jack Brian Newton 1946 ~ 2023   Jack Brian Newton was born October 6, 1946 in Ontario, and on January 19, 2023, at the age of 76, he entered into rest surrounded by his loved ones at the Wetaskiwin Hospital. Jack is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jean; daughters, Tammy, Tracy (Donald), Rebecca (Travis) and son, Billy (Alishea); grandchildren, Jessica, Joshua (Courtney) Charisma, Paige, Braxton, Brynnlee and Berkley; great-grandson, Mason; brothers, Ron...

Klause, Hedy Lucy (Nee) Grams 1931-2023 Hedy Lucy Klause passed away peacefully in Wetaskiwin, on January 17, 2023 with her loving husband, Alvin by her side.  Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.

Irene Lydia (Webster) McClaflin was born on December 25, 1930 to Finley and Lydia Webster at Homeglen, Alberta. Irene married her soul mate Lawrence in 1949 and resided in the Dakota community west of Ponoka and raised seven children. Irene was known for her beautiful flowers and yard.  When she wasn’t tending to her flowers, she was busy driving her children to and from their many sports. In 1988, they moved into Ponoka where once again she had many people driving by and...

Constance Rosena Kjenner went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2023, with family by her side. Connie was born October 8, 1938, the third of five daughters to Don and Clara Eastwood. She grew up in the Bobtail district next to the Battle River. She attended Bobtail School until grade nine then went to Ponoka for high school. After graduation she worked at the CIBC bank in Ponoka. Connie met the love of her life and married Kenneth David Kjenner on October...

Chuck Disberry passed away peacefully January 15, 2023 surrounded by his family.  His true joy was his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends were very important and a big part of his life, he was always there to lend a helping hand or offer a great piece of advice whether it was solicited or not. He always made the time to chat and left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He will be fondly remembered...

Helmut Schmidt of Ponoka, Alberta passed away on Sunday November 20, 2022 at the age of 80 years.  He is survived by Heidi, his wife of 58 years (his Schatz for longer yet); his daughter and son-in-law Sabine and Dan McDougall; and his grandson Max Hall - of whom he could not have been prouder; his sister Hilde Feldberg and her family; as well as extended family and friends in Germany and Canada. As per Helmut's wishes, no formal funeral service will be held....