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Obituary – Nina Kemp
Nina Kemp of High Prairie, AB, passed away at the age of 75 years due to complications resulting from a lengthy cancer journey. Nina expressed that she endured a poor and joyless upbringing on a small farm near Coolidge, AB…
Obituary – Edward George Cunningham
Obituary – Clayton John Spendiff
Clayton John Spendiff chose to rest his soul near his home in Edmonton, Saturday June 3, 2023 at the age of 68 years. Clayton was born on Feb. 15, 1955, in High Prairie and was the oldest of six children…
Obituary – Paul Joseph Burrows
Paul Burrows1948, May 9, 2023 It is with profound sadness that the family of Paul Joseph Burrows announce his passing on Tuesday, May 9 at the age of 75 years. He will be lovingly remembered by: his wife of 49…
Obituary – Eugene Dwight Jackson
Obituary – Earl William Daly
Earl William “Bill” Daly, age 83, of Spirit River, AB, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 24, 2023, at the Central Peace Health Complex, after a year of declining health. Bill was predeceased by: his parents, Earl…
Obituary – Francis Godfrey Ferguson
Francis Godfrey Ferguson of Kamloops, B.C. passed away on March 8, 2023 with his family at his side.He is survived by his beloved wife Deanna and their children Judy (Len) Dunn of Kamloops, Laurie Ferguson of Slave Lake, AB, Joyce…
Obituary – Emma Roselyn WIlliscroft
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emma Williscroft at the age of 90 years.Emma Roselyn Stout was the first born in her family on July 24, 1932, in High Prairie, AB to parents Samuel and…
Obituary – James “Jim” Stokes
James Stokes, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Jan. 29, 2023 at the age of 87 years.He was born on Feb. 19, 1935 near Enilda, Alta., to English immigrant parents and was the third youngest of nine siblings.Jim…
Obituary – Eva Fisher (Keay)
Eva Anna Fisher (Keay) was born to Bertha and Heber Keay on June 2, 1919, in Edmonton.Eva was the eldest of eight children. She was raised on the family homestead at a time when hard work and grit meant survival.…
Obituary – Polly Stafford
Polly Stafford, a lifelong resident of High Prairie, passed away peacefully Jan. 13, 2023 in the Peace River Hospital at the age of 91.Polly, the ninth of 10 children, was born in the Kushner farmhouse north of High Prairie on…
Obituary – “Uncle Nicky” Shybunia
It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to “Uncle Nicky” Shybunia. He lived life to the fullest with great joy. Ask how he felt, it was always, “Super fantastic!”Nick worked from a shoe salesman, truck owner, oil rigs,…
Obituary – Melvin Albert Hill
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Melvin Albert Hill, a long-time resident of High Prairie.Melvin was born in High Prairie to Swedish parents Albert and Tensie Hill on March 20, 1934, and passed away on…
Obituary – Lennart Hubert Marx
Lennart Hubert Marx, of Calgary, AB passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at the age of 81 years after a long decline in health. He was a remarkable man who leaves behind a legacy of accomplishments and memories.Len…