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Obituary – Alfred “Alfie” Urban

It is with broken hearts that the family of Alfred “Alfie” Urban announces his passing on Nov. 3, 2021 at his home in Whitecourt, AB.Born in Bornheim, Germany, Alfie made his way to Canada in 1971 to pursue a new…
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Obituary – Ernie Kruggel

Ernie Kruggel passed away quickly and peacefully on the evening of Oct. 30, 2021 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. He was 76 years old.He is survived by: his two sons, Vincent and Devon; daughter-in-law Debbie Smith-Kruggel; grandson Hayden…
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Obituary – Keith Senkoe

It is with great sadness that we, the Senkoe family, announce the passing of Keith Senkoe.Keith was born to Mike and Marjorie Senkoe Dec. 16, 1947 in High Prairie. Keith was raised on the family farm east of High Prairie.…
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Obituary – Edwin McDermott

Edwin McDermott went home to be with the Lord Oct. 25, 2021, at the age of 90 years.Edwin was born in Fort Vermilion, AB and came down the Peace River by river boat with livestock and supplies to homestead in…
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Obituary – Adele Dietterle [Overend]

Adele: the dancer, the storyteller, the listener and the learner!Clara Adele Overend was born in September 1925, the youngest of three daughters, to Sarah and George Overend.She described, with pride, the entrepreneurial spirit of her mother, widowed young, as her…
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Obituary – Harold C. Poole

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a long-time resident of High Prairie.Harold Poole – loving, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, and friend – passed away on Oct. 3, 2021, in High Prairie at…
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Obituary – Vernon Alfred Cox

It is with great sadness the Cox family announces the passing of Vernon [Vern] Alfred Cox on Oct. 2, 2021, at the High Prairie Regional Hospital.Vern was born in High Prairie on Dec. 18, 1926, and was the second of…
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Obituary – Richard Edward L’Hirondelle

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Edward L’Hirondelle in High Prairie on Sept. 3, 2021.Richard was born Aug. 9, 1940. Richard fought a very brave battle having Parkinson’s disease for many…
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Obituary – Cecil Loughlin

With heavy and thankful hearts, the Loughlin and Carley families share the news of the passing of a much-loved uncle and lifelong friend, Cecil Loughlin.Cecil reached the 100-year milestone with such pride.Cecil was born and grew up in North Edmonton.…
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Obituary – Cecile Alice [Lapierre] Lemire

In loving memory of Cecile Alice Lemire who passed away peacefully at the Sturgeon Community Hospital in St. Albert, AB at age 91 years.Cecile was born in Wainwright, AB to Lucien Lapierre and Blanche Roy on Feb. 9, 1930. Tragically,…
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Dennis Wayne Aspeslet

Dennis Wayne Aspe- slet, long time resident of Grimshaw, formerly of High Level, passed away in Edmonton on Sept. 9, 2021 at the age of 70 years.Dennis was born on April 4, 1951 in High Prairie, to Navin and Elsie…
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Agnes Bedard

It is with heavy hearts the family announce the passing of Agnes Marie Bedard at the age of 74 years on Aug. 11, 2021 in Stony Plain.Agnes was born on Dec. 28, 1946 in High Prairie. She grew up in…
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Obituary – Melvin Sakundiak

Melvin Eugene Sakundiak was born in Watson, SK, formerly of Grande Prairie and High Prairie, passed away peacefully at the Vegreville Care Centre, on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 at the age of 85 years.Melvin is survived by his loving family,…
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