All Obituaries

In Loving Memory Evelyn (Applonia) Taylor 1939 ~ 2018   Evelyn was born on January 7, 1939 in Porosow, Poland. She passed away at the age of 79 on October 11, 2018 in Hinton, Alberta. Evelyn is survived by her husband of 62 years, John (Jack) Taylor; her 3 children Bob (Liz) Taylor of Ontario, Kathy (Ed) Thompson of Penhold, Alberta and Denise (Derrick) Mackinley of Grande Cache, Alberta. Evelyn is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was...

In Loving Memory Joyce Roesch  December 12, 1949 – October 1, 2018 Mrs. Joyce Roesch, beloved wife of Mr. Stan St. Germain, passed away at the Edson Hospital on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the age of 68 years. Joyce was a happy, lovable person who was always willing to make her famous spaghetti and have her family and friends over for a good laugh… she knew how to make people laugh! And no matter what kind of mood she was in, her arms were always open for a hug. She...

In Loving Memory Edna (Smith) Calvert  February 22, 1918 – September 30, 2018   Ms. Edna (Smith) Calvert passed away at Continuing Care – Edson, AB on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the age of 100 years. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Foothills Memorial Chapel – Edson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care and arrangements (780)723-3575 Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com

You Are Always In Our Hearts... Hubert Nicholas Ludwig September 10, 1931 ~ September 28, 2018   It is with great sadness that the family of Hubert Ludwig announces his passing September 28, 2018 at the 87 years.  He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 53 years Marie Ludwig, his children Norman (Yvette) Ludwig, Raymond (Colleen) Ludwig.  He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Jareth (Megan) Hill, Christian Ludwig and Cassidy Ludwig (Dante...

IN LOVING MEMORY Ernest “Ernie” Spreen December 15, 1935 – September 19, 2018 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ernie Spreen on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the age of 82 years. Ernie is survived by his son Douglas (Marina) and daughter Adriana Mills; grandchildren Zac Mills, Grayson (Hannah) Mills, Mia Spreen and Anika Spreen; brother Carl (Marjorie) Spreen and sister Bonita (Henry) Suicenec, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ernie was...

In Loving Memory Robert “Grant” Whitehead September 28, 1932 ~ September 18, 2018   Robert “Grant” Whitehead passed away on September 18, 2018 in Edson, Alberta at the age of 85. Grant was born on September 28, 1932 in Oakland County, Michigan to parents John and Marguerite Whitehead. He was raised with 5 siblings; Ada, Ruth, Florence, Lawrence and Norman. Grant worked at many places throughout his life, from Southern Alberta to the North – farming,...

Forever In Our Hearts… Ray Willis Gideon March 19, 1933 – September 15, 2018   Ray was born on March 19, 1933 in Edson, Alberta. He was the second son to Clyde and Doris Gideon. Shortly after Ray’s birth, his dad passed away and he was lovingly raised by his stepfather Dewey Miller. On March 15, 1955 he married the love of his life Violet Petty and they moved onto the land where they would quickly start their family and soon be blessed with the births of their...

 IN LOVING MEMORY Verlin Winfield Chaffee December 10, 1937 ~ September 15, 2018   Mr. Verlin Winfield Chaffee passed away in Grande Cache, Alberta on September 15, 2018 at the age of 80 years old. Verlin was born on December 10, 1937 in Willesden Green, Alberta to parents Hardin and Lorna (Laye) Chaffee and was raised alongside 7 siblings. Verlin is fondly remembered for his amazing artistic talent – from drawing and painting to his beautiful singing voice. He was a...

Celebrating A Beautiful Life... Mary Howland (nee Shantz) March 25, 1949 – September 11, 2018   Mary Marie was born in Nanaimo, BC and was the sixth child of Allan and Jessie Shantz.  She is survived by her three loving daughters: Laura (Mike Weiner) of Palgrave, Ontario, Theresa of Calgary, Alberta, and Sharon (Michelle Beaudoin) of Calgary, Alberta.  She is also survived by three grandchildren: Oakley, Samuel, and Annabelle. Mary was predeceased by her husband...

In Loving Memory Louis “Ian” Vincent Arlidge (Calliou) February 3, 1979 ~ September 7, 2017   Mr. Louis “Ian” Vincent Arlidge passed away in Red Deer, Alberta on September 7, 2018 at the age of 39 years old. Left to mourn his passing is his beloved wife Sarah; daughter Charlotte; sons Benjamin & Samuel; parents Lois & Jack; brothers Aaron & Eli; sister Raelynn; in-laws Janet & Tom; grandmother Sylvie and numerous relatives. Ian was...