All Obituaries

Richard Homer Crayston Oct. 25, 1933 - Feb. 21, 2020   Surrounded by his loving family, Richard Homer Crayston passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020 at the age of 86. Left to cherish his memory is his wife and best friend Dianne; his children Shiona, Mark (Deb), Lori (Guy); son-in-law Len; grandchildren Kassandra, Nicole, Eric (Steph), Connie (Chris), Trevor (Tanya), Danny (Angela); eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; siblings Murray, Marilyn Toms,...

Donald William Bailer 24 Sept. 1935 – 01 Mar. 2020   It is with heavy hearts that the family of Don Bailer announce his passing on 01 March 2020 at the age 84 years. Don was born on 24 Sept 1935, the first son of Bill and Eva Bailer, in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. He is survived by his 3 children: Roger (Marie) Bailer, Rod (Chantal) Bailer, Lory (Ken) Dalueg; 6 grandchildren: Corey (Jacqui) Jonasson, Tanya Jonasson, Patti Dalueg, Brianna Bailer and the twins Bradi and Brian Bailer;...

Geoffrey Hore 1959-2020     Mr.  Geoffrey Hore of Hinton, Alberta, beloved husband of Shari Hore, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 11, 2020 at the age of 61 years. Geoff leaves to mourn his loving wife of 39 years Shari; daughter Lindsay (Jared); son Ryan (Lindsey), son Brad (Cynthia); grandchildren Tenley, Reid, Mason, Brody, Carter, Drew & Ryann; sibling Greg (Bev); mother Helen.  Geoff was predeceased by his father Les. Geoff began...

Lil was the 2nd oldest of 4 children born to Harry and Nancy Kowal April 20, 1935 in Radway, AB. They eventually made their way west to Luscar and Mercoal, where she began her adventurous life, from ‘borrowing” horses to tackling driving the coal branch roads. She married Steve Prylowski in November 1955 and began her life in Edson. There are 4 children: Linda (Ron) Wells, Brenda (Phil) Smith, Jo-Ann (Dale) and Butch (Ellen) Prylowski. As well, there are 7 grandchildren: Tracy...

Alberta “Dawn” King, loving wife of Robert Phillip King, passed away March 2nd, 2020 at the Edson Long Term Care Facility, at the age of 82 years. Left to mourn her loss are Daughters Shirley (Tim) Biernacki of Blind Bay B.C. and Phylis (Murray) Barrass of Shining Bank, Alberta; Grandchildren Leslie (Racheal) Biernacki, Chris (Christine) Biernacki, EllenaH (Jason) Richard (Tammy) Barrass, Jenny (Derek) Seibel; Great grandchildren Taran, Josh, Kennedy, Darnell, Ryan,...

  Otto Ulrich, born in Switzerland on December 3, 1934 passed away peacefully in the HInton General Hospital on  February 29, 2020. Otto came to Canada as a young man. He worked in various jobs until he settled in Hinton. Otto was a hard working logger and stayed active for much of his life. He was a downhill skier, cross country skier, kayaker, hiker, cyclist ... in his later years, he was often seen walking or riding his bike around Hinton (even in the winter). Otto leaves...

Elfriede Gruchel, passed away peacefully on February 29/2020 in Hinton, Alberta at the age of 94 years old.  She was born in Bad Nauheim, Germany on January 18/1926.  Elfriede was predeceased by her husband Erwin Gruchel. Her parents Karl and Elise and her brother Erwin Hopf.  She is survived by her Daughter Margit Bish (Brian). Her grandchildren Brandy Michaud (Dean), Scott Bish (Danielle), great grandchildren Matthew, Chase, Corbon and Cora. She enjoyed her time at Pine...

Gerald (Gerry) Holger Sokoloski   It is with extreme sadness that the family of Gerald Holger Sokoloski, 66, of Edson, announces his sudden passing on Monday, February 10th, 2020. He was born November 25th, 1953 in Edson, Alberta, to Alex and Irene Sokoloski. He married Pauline Sokoloski (Sabourin) on May 21st, 1983 and welcomed their daughter and only child, Nicole, into the world on July 1st, 1985.   Gerry is survived by his wife Pauline and daughter Nicole, his grandchildren...

It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Wanda Marie Edgecombe, long time resident of the Miller’s Lake area near Marlboro west of Edson, announce her passing on February 19th, 2020 at the age of ninety-one years. Wanda was born January 11th, 1929, the youngest child of Louis and Ethel Noirot. Her parents came to Alberta from the United States in 1924 and settled in the Ricinus district south of Rocky Mountain House, where Wanda was born and grew up.  She attended...

  It is with great Sadness that the family of Shirley Jones announces her passing on February 27 2020 She is survived by her son Travis Jones and wife Heather Jones. Grandchildren: Grayson, Alex, Thomas and Mathew. Sisters: Eleanor McIsaac, Bonnie (Bob) Pillage, Brother in Law Mike Bajic. Nieces: Kristy (Ryan) Hamilton, Stephanie (Brett) McDougall. Nephews: Michael McIsaac, Warren McIsaac, Craig Bajic Great Nieces and Nephews: Erin McIsaac, Joel McIsaac, Mila McDougall, Rowyn...