All Obituaries

On October 12, 2019, Antoinette (Toni) Theresa Bremner, long-time resident of Peers, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 at the Edson Health Care Centre. Left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory, her loving family; Laura Frazer (Bremner) of Edson, AB; sons Willard (Bill) Bremner of Yellowhead County, AB and Bruce Bremner (Bev McMillan) of Rocky Rapids, AB. Toni is survived by five grandchildren: Chance (Abby) Frazer of Hythe, AB Mickalynn (Moe) Badawi of Oshawa, ON; Chad...

Celebrating the Life of Yvonne Rose Strand 1941-2019   Mrs. Yvonne Rose Strand of Hinton, AB, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the age of 78 years. Yvonne was bon September 10, 1941 at Canyon Creek, AB. She married John Strand, her soulmate of 57 years on April 14, 1958. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Brendalee (Shaun) Raketti of Brule, AB., and Darryl (Shelly) Strand of Thunder Bay, ON.; grandchildren Mike St. Onge, Kayla (Jordan) Frost,...

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of David Dick. David passed peacefully in his home in Edson, Alberta.  Originally from Central Blissville New Brunswick, David and his family moved to Shaunavon Saskatchewan where he raised his family for 8 years. He would once again move and settle in Edson where he opened the family owned and operated shop D&A Automotive. D&A was both a mechanic shop and a place of love and laughter; a gathering place for...

Hazel Frances Switzer 1929-2019   Hazel Switzer, beloved wife of John, mother to 7, grandmother to 16, great-grandmother to 19 passed away Monday October 7, at 10:10am in Edson. Predeceased by her husband John, father Harold and mother Frances. Surviving are two sisters and one brother and numerous nieces and nephews. Hazel was the oldest of the four Powers kids, growing up on a Manygate farm just outside of Edson- the bush, the outdoors, miles of walking and fun with her siblings...

   It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Huber on October 6 of 2019, surrounded by his family.  John was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Beatrice Huber, siblings Adam, Amelia, Julia, Joseph, Mary, Olga, Joanne and Albert. John is survived by his wife of 67 years Gladys Ruth Huber; six children and their loving spouses Clifford (Carol), Marvin (Debi), Donald (Linda), Kim (Alex), Shelley (Calvin), Dianne (Marc); brother Gottfred (Muriel) Huber and sister...

Cosmo Tassoni, 86, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Cosmo was born November 22, 1932 to Luigi and Carmela in Serra San Bruno Italy, the second youngest of five children. To say Cosmo had a full life with stories that he could only tell, would be an understatement. His childhood years were during the war. He worked at a very young age with his brothers and sisters to provide food and shelter for the Family. This was a way of life for dad and his...

In Loving Memory of Ted Gardiner 1958-2019   Ted Gardiner of Edson, Alberta, loved dearly by his family and friends, passed away suddenly on October 11, 2019 at the age of 61. Ted was born February 16, 1958 in Edmonton, Alberta to Alice and Allen Gardiner. He was the 8th child in a family that would soon consist of 8 girls and 3 boys. Ted grew up in Whitehorse, Yukon surrounded by family and friends. He met his future wife Betty in 1978. Years later they settled down on a piece of...

Surrounded by loving family, Keith Howard Wilson passed away peacefully in Hinton, Alberta on October 9, 2019 at the age of 73. The most important thing to Keith was his family. He loved his time with family and friends and made every effort to be there both in times of need and celebration. Keith will be remembered for his quick and witty sense of humour, integrity and reliability, and his pride in all that he did. Keith was full of charm and charisma; he impacted and touched the hearts of...

Celebrating the Life of Brian Pitt 1936-2019   Mr. Brian Pitt of Whitecourt, AB., beloved husband of Dorothy Pitt, passed away suddenly on September 30, 2019 at the age of 83 years. Brian was born in Birmingham, England to William George Pitt and Frances Bacon Pitt. He married Dorothy at Hepburn on Tyne Co. Durham, England. Brian went to sea school and served in the Merchant Navy for 10 years. He also worked in prison service, as well as security and was a 1st class...

It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of our husband, father and grandfather Giovanni (John) Gaspere Novelletto, at the age of 82 in Jasper, Alberta.  John came to Canada from Italy in 1965 by boat. He landed in Vancouver where he spent time with his sister and her family before moving out east to Jasper National Park. Here is where John decided to stay and call home as he loved the beautiful mountains and the locals of the town. John spent most of his adult life...