All Obituaries

On Monday, June 29, 2020, Hilda passed away at the Edson Healthcare Centre at the age of 87 years.  She has gone to her home in heaven. Hilda will be remembered and loved by her daughters Betty Tschritter and Sandra Forbes (Michael). Her granddaughters Kaila Forbes (Kevin Bisson), Catherine Forbes-Manary (Bryce), Kamara Forbes and Sarah Tschritter.  Her great-grandchildren Alexa, Dominic, Danica, Devon and Siara.  Sisters Helene Grensmann and Irma Engel and Brother Julius...

  In Loving Memory of Susan Dorothy Koma November 11, 1962 – June 24, 2020   Mrs. Susan Koma of Hinton, beloved wife of the late Mr. Larry Koma, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the age of 57 years. Susan was born November 11, 1962 in Cardston, Alberta to parents Michael Edward Barnett and Dorothy Anne Barnett. Susan will be lovingly remembered and fondly missed by sons Byron (Lisa) Koma and Chad Koma; grandchildren Byron Koma Jr., and...

In loving Memory of Barney Dyck, who passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020 at the age of 91 in Edson, AB. Barney was born and raised in North Battleford, Sk.as well as Goodsoil, Sk. He moved to Edson AB in 1956. He worked as a Carpenter at numerous Gas plants during construction. Left to mourn his loss are his loving wife of 65 years, Mabel Audrey Dyck (nee Bohn); sons Sidney, Bernard, Harvey (Rose); grandsons Brian and Devon (Caroline); Daughter Irene (Ernie); granddaughter Melissa...

Maria Barbara Gervais (nee Dufault), also well known as Nanny, started her journey at LaPasse, Ontario on January 14, 1929 and she was called home on June 23, 2020 at 91 years.  She was the third of eleven children of Violet and David Dufault.  She was a devoted wife to Dorion and a loving mother to Keith, Margaret, Murray and Frank.  She cherished all her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  She finished her grade ten schooling in...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Chris Allen. Chris was born Dec 5, 1953 in Swansea, Wales.  He moved to Canada with his parents Raymond and Maureen Allen at a young age. Chris started at the local Saw Mill in 1981, having numerous positions, before becoming a journeyman Machinist and Millwright.  He retired from West Fraser in 2017. Friends that know Chris well, knew he had a great passion for reading and playing his guitars.  He also...

Joey Fred Beaverbone, born in Hinton AB on September 4, 1994, passed away June 20, 2020. Joey will be missed by his loving Mother, Donna Beaverbone, Father Roy O’Chiese, brother Derek O’Chiese (Simis Roan), brother Jesse O’Chiese (Samantha Strawberry) and nephews Antwone, Koda, Nolan, Melvin and niece Amirah as well as his Kokums & Moshums, numerous aunties and uncles.     A wake will be held at the Blue Lake Centre, Hwy 40 North on June 23, 2020 With...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, sister, auntie, niece, cousin and dear friend Donna Mae Barrass.  Mom fought many health battles over the last 6 years and had a strength within her that we all marvelled at.  On May 28, 2020 she went home to be with the lord.   Born at home on May 7, 1946 in Carrot Creek, Alberta she loved to sing and play her accordion with her brother Ted for dances starting at the young age of 3. ...

  In Loving Memory Edward Barford 1949-2020   On June 6, 2020, Ed Barford, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 70. Ed was born in Winnipeg to Dorothy and Harold Barford and grew up in Manitoba as the youngest of four children.  At the age of 16, Ed started his career as an electrician and in 1970 he married his wife of 50 years, Garda.  They moved their family to Edson in 1981 where Ed eventually started his own electrical...

In Loving Memory of Lorne William John Messner October 26, 1926 – May 27, 2020   Mr. Lorne William John Messner of Edson, beloved husband of Jo-Anne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the age of 93 years. Born October 26, 1926 in Forestburg, Alberta. First and foremost, Dad was a family man. He was a pilot, especially fond of the De Havilland Tiger Moth Biplane. He was an extremely hard worker and did everything from driving taxi, being a salesman for...

It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Elaine Shaw on Friday May 15th 2020 in Hinton, Alberta after fighting cancer since September 2019. Elaine moved to Hinton in 1996 with her son. She fell in love with the mountains, she enjoyed the outdoors and enjoyed kayaking the lakes surrounding her town. Elaine spent a few years as a teacher aid at the Roche Miette elementary school, as well as an accountant and worked in the kitchen at the Hinton General Hospital. Elaine Shaw...