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Obituary – Gilbert Rainville

Gilbert Rainville passed away on April 6, 2026 at the age of 75 years. Gilbert was born and raised in Falher, AB but had moved to Quebec back around 1982 , and eventually ended up living in Saint-Jean-Port -Joli, where…
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Obituary – Sylvester John Shantz

It is with great sadness that we announce that Sylvester John Shantz passed away, in the early morning of March 11, 2026 at the age of 96 years, in High Prairie, AB. Sylvester was the only child born to John…
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Obituary – Gwendolyn Estella (Wolfe) Cuthbert

It is with profound sadness the family of Gwen Cuthbert, of High Prairie, announce her passing. She was the last remaining member of the Wolfe children. Gwen was prede- ceased by: her parents Elmer and Edith Wolfe; loving husband Mark…
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Obituary – Loretta Mae Hewko

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Loretta Mae Hewko (née Savill), a longtime resident of High Prairie, AB. Loretta passed away on Feb. 24, 2026, at the age of 88 years. Loretta was born on…
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Obituary – Ronald Meunier

Ronald “Ron” Joseph Meunier was born on April 27, 1952, to Marguerite and George Meunier. He is survived by: his sisters, Claire Emmerson, Dorine Larson, Elaine Bice; and brother Fred Meunier. Ron was a devoted father and grandfather who found…
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Obituary – Albert Joseph Rodolphe Charrois

On Dec. 31, 2025, Albert Joseph Rodolphe Charrois of Joussard, passed away quietly in his sleep at the age of 87 years. Albert is survived by: his brother, Fernand Charrois; sisters Rose-Marie Enders and Anita Houle (Roger); along with nieces…
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Helene Fudali, of Lethbridge, AB, sister of Annette Furo (Tony Pigat), passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at Good Samaritan West Highlands on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at the age of 84 years. Helen was born on Nov. 22,…
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Obituary – Dorothy Elizabeth Cowell

Dorothy Elizabeth Cowell (Smyth), a lifetime resident of High Prairie, passed away on Dec 23, 2025 in J.B. Wood Continuing Care Centre in High Prairie at the age of 87 years. Dorothy was a long-time teacher and principal at the…
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Obituary – Carson Steve Kalita

Carson Steve Kalita, born on March 30, 1937, in High Prairie, AB, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years on Jan. 4, 2026, in St. Albert, AB. Carson was born and raised on the family farm in High…
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Obituary – Diane Ellie Marie Coleman

Diane Ellie Marie Coleman passed away in High Prairie on Dec. 28, 2025 at the age of 77 years. She was born on Nov. 27, 1948 in High Prairie. Diane is survived by: her three children, Darryl Hill, Eldon Hill…
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Obituary – Lena Young

Lena Young was born Feb. 12, 1939 to Mary and Alex Fedan in Gilwood, near High Prairie. Lena and her five siblings Elizabeth (Betty), William (Bill), Nellie, Larry, and Lorne grew up on the family farm with their loving, hard-working…
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Obituary – Marilyne Rita Aubin Simard

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marilyne Rita Aubin Simard on Sept. 1, 2025, at the age of 65 years. Born on Dec. 1, 1959, Marilyne was a beautiful soul whose strength, kindness, and selflessness shone through in…
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Obituary – Myron John Karpa

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Myron John Karpa on Nov. 19, 2025. Myron was born Feb. 4, 1935, in Gilwood (High Prairie), AB, and was the second youngest of seven children. Myron married the…
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Obituary – Steven Emil Lytwyn

Steve Lytwyn passed away in Edmonton on Nov. 20, 2025 at the age of 81 years. Steve was the seventh of eight children born to Fred and Anne Lytwyn of High Prairie, AB. Steve was raised on the family farm…
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Obituary – James Henry Rustand

It is with deep sadness that the family of James Henry Rustand announces his peaceful passing on Nov. 17, 2025 at the age of 95 years. Born in Wainwright, AB, on Sept. 22, 1930, James lived a long, full and…
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