All Obituaries

Anna Stitzenberger was born to John and Pauline on October 17, 1933. She was one of 4 children in a family of German immigrants. She was a happy child in a family that worked for everything they needed. She knew from a young age that farming life was not for her. She finished grade 8 in the north Rosevear School and then moved to Edson to board with a family and worked hard to finish school. She moved to Edmonton and worked as an office worker for the provincial government from 1963 until ...

Al was born in Jasper and, aside from periods away for work, spent his entire life in the town he loved. His family’s roots in Jasper stretched back more than a century, beginning when his father, James “Jim” Host, arrived with his family in the mid 1920’s. Al grew up in a very different Jasper from the one we know today, and throughout his life he loved reminiscing about the people, places, and stories of the close-knit mountain community he called home. Growing up ...

Patsy Delphine Thompson, 86 years from Edson, AB Patsy was born in Sexsmith, Alberta to Fred and Mary Fredrickson. Patsy loved her Norwegian heritage and passed along many traditions that her family carries on today. Patsy liked to race bikes as a child and stock cars as an adult, winning several powderpuff races. Pasty had several jobs, but most of her time was self employed with Gib. She lived many places in British Colombia and Alberta. She owned a store in Quesnel Wells, BC. Finally ...

Vincent Joseph Adeodat Desjardins was born September 11, 1935, on the family homestead at Section 28, Township 45, Range 7, West of the 3rd Meridian, near Marcelin, Saskatchewan. Vince attended the little country school of Crown Hill from 1941 to 1949, then on to Marcelin High School from 1950 to 1954. He worked for his Uncle Henri Desjardins in Marcelin from 1954 – 1955 at the BA (British American Oil Company) driving a fuel truck and working in the garage. In 1955, Vince left ...

Lorraine Hazel (Umpherville) Taylor, aged 88, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, in Edson, Alberta.  She was born on October 12, 1937, in Horseshoe Bend, Saskatchewan, to Nancy Martha (Harkiss) and Edmond Umpherville.  Lorraine moved to Edson in the winter of 1955-1956. After raising her young family, she became an active member in many societies and clubs. She was a cook for many years, and loved to travel, with her favorite destination being a family member’s ...

It is with heavy hearts that we wish to announce the passing of our father, Simon Peter Boos, on August 17th, 2026, at the age of 87. He passed peacefully with family at his side. Simon was born May 12th, 1939. He was the third of 11 children born to Wilhelmina and Peter Boos in Lutjebroek, Holland. The family immigrated to Canada in 1952. They first lived in Iron Springs, AB, then moved to Picture Butte, AB, in 1953, before moving to Edson in 1954. Other than brief periods away for work, ...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Roscoe Sleeth announce his sudden passing on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the age of 53. Roscoe will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 30 years, Becky; children, Tyson (Carlee), Raymond (Hailey), Stewart (Kevin); grandchild, Annika; mother, Metta; brother, Met; niece, Constance; nephew, Glen; and countless family and friends. Roscoe was predeceased by his daughter, Twyla; and father, Michael. Roscoe was born in White Salmon, WA, USA on ...

It’s never easy to say goodbye to someone who has been a part of our lives.  When that person is gone, there is a hole in our hearts where that person lived. That is what many of us are feeling today and over the past few days since Joyce left us. Some of you knew Joyce better than others, but you are here because she had an impact on your life, and you want to honor that. And because Joyce did affect you in some way, it’s not going to be easy to say goodbye. At such a ...

Vida Dedich, a long time resident of Hinton, Alberta, passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 93 years. Vida was born May 16, 1933, in Andraz, Slovenia. In 1958, she moved to the Hinton area where she raised her children and became an active member of the community, which she continued to be until her passing. Vida will be remembered for her love of and skill for gardening, cooking, and entertaining – which was always filled with laughter and storytelling. She loved clothing and ...

July 28, 1945 - August 2, 2026 It is with great sadness that the family of John Gordon Shredwick announces his passing on August 2, 2026 in Jasper, Alberta. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Loretta; children, Becky (Jocelyn) and Marty (Veronica); granddaughter, Sophie; mother-in-law, Della; and numerous extended family members and dear friends. John was predeceased by his parents, Alvin and Rosella. Born on ...