All Obituaries

It is with extreme sadness that I announce the passing of my husband and best friend, Raymond Randall. Ray was the owner of Raybo Well Control, a specialized snubbing company in Edson Alberta. He also worked overseas in Argentina, Cuba, and Hungary and was very well-known throughout the Oil and Gas industry. Today we have lost an icon. Ray was one of the most well-respected, old-school snubbers who mentored and taught his employees so well that many of them went on to start their own...

  It is with much sadness and heavy hearts the family announces the sudden passing of Dwayne Newington on November 14, 2020. Born in Edson on January 24, 1950 to Joan and John Newington, predeceased. He leaves to mourn his passing his children Clayton (Lisa + her children Aiden and Autumn), Amanda (Trevor), Rae-Lyn and John, as well as his adored grandchildren Abby and Justin. Also mourning are his brother Doug and sisters Marlene and Teresa, many nieces, nephews cousins and amazing...

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Gordon Powers, announce his passing on November 14, 2020 in Hinton, AB at the age of 85. Our loss was sudden and profound, even though we knew he was tired and ready. Those that knew Gordon know he had 2 sides, he could be grumpy and then loving and giving. His children will fondly remember their outdoor adventures with him, the camping, boat rides, winter tree hunting, tube rides & quading, as he truly had a love for fun. Gordon will be...

Paul Moxon of Jasper passed away November 13, 2020 Paul was born in England and came to Canada in 1972.  Paul is survived by his brother Clifford of Rotherham, Shefield, UK, also survived by special friend Mihoko Demachi of Valemount, B.C. Pauls’ work took him to Fernie, Banff and Jasper.  Paul enjoyed the beauty of the mountains and loved Canada. Paul was a very private person and a “stubborn Brit”. Paul enjoyed fishing and camping and spent lots of time at...

The family sadly announces the peaceful passage to heaven of Dorothy Tarr nee Rimmer on Friday, November 13, 2020. She was 96 years old. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Victor John Tarr. Left to cherish her memory are her son Ian Keith Tarr and wife Beverly of Edson, Alberta, her daughter Gail Downey Roser and husband Neto from Harlingen, Texas, her grandsons Lee Tarr and wife Nicole from Edson, Alberta and  Bradley Tarr from Grand Prairie, Alberta, as well as many...

Our mom (Ida) Jean Babcock passed away November 12 2020. As she was always such a spirited and lively lady, one we thought would always conquer whatever she came to, it was a shock to us that she passed.  She must have just been too tired. However, she was never too tired to join in the fun or perform for her kids, grandkids or great grandkids. Very recently she put on a full dinosaur costume and danced around her grandkids living room. She sang some of her favourite songs ( without her...

"Another One Fallen"

Mark Shane Lund passed away at the age of 56 Years in Edson, AB on November 9, 2020. He was born in Edson on September 12, 1964. Mark leaves to mourn his loss Bernadette Lund, his children Zachariah, Kendra and Jebbsen; his sister Sherry, grand children as well as many relatives and inlaws. Mark was predeceased by his parents Erhart Lund and Florence Belcourt as well as one grandson. Bernadette would like to thank everyone for their kindness, especially Jo Ann Baron. A celebration...

In loving memory of Wilfred Albert Rupert, who passed away peacefully on November 8, 2020 at the age of 87, in Yellowhead County, AB. Wilf was born in Wetaskiwin, AB and raised in the Millet area. He moved to Edson, AB in 1960, opened a Shell Service Station and started ranching in the Yellowhead County close to Peers, as well. Wilf spent many hours in the saddle either working the Ranch or rodeoing, fishing, hunting and, as you all know, you could stop by any time for a game of pool or...

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of John Gregory MacDonald on Nov 8, 2020 in Hinton, Alberta. Greg spent his last years living in Hinton with the love of his life, Lisa Brett. With a heart rooted in Cape Breton, Greg was born and raised in New Waterford, the son of Brenda and the late Jimmy MacDonald. Greg followed in the footsteps of this father, right down to the nickname “fly” with a hammer in his hand since he was a dirty faced little boy and all you could see...