All Obituaries

We are grieved to report the passing of Grant MacLean at the Vermilion Health Centre on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from cancer, at the age of 70 years. He was born on October 17, 1953 in Islay, AB to James Kenneth MacLean and Molly Marjorie Gardiner who have both predeceased him.  He is survived by his wife Donna; siblings Jim (Dallas) MacLean, Linda (Ron) Jones, and Debbie (Brian) Harder; as well as numerous nieces & nephews, and great nieces & nephews.  Grant married...

Ruby Ilene Wynne passed away on November 3, 2023 in Vermilion, Alberta at the age of  95 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Rosalie Wynne and Shelly (Jim) West; special kitty Nicky; grandchildren Holly and Jessica Parkin, Christian Emsland (Stephanie Baxmeyer), Megan (Brad) Bucharski, and Ryan West; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Art Wynne; son Danny Wynne; parents...

Meinsje Groeneveld passed away on November 3, 2023 in Vermilion at the age of 99 years.   She will be remembered by her children Anna (Gordon Brown) of Grand Forks, BC, Audrey of Edmonton, AB, and Will (Bobbi-Jo) of Mannville, AB; grandchildren Adriana (Scott), Laura, Benton (Alyssa), and Tianna; great grandchildren Flora, Adaya, Arthur, and Lyle; and  sister Maaike of the Netherlands. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.   She was predeceased by...

Barbara Nichols passed away on November 3, 2023 in Camrose at the age of 62 years. She will be remembered by her sister Dorie (Jim) Jackson; niece Taralee Jackson; nephew Brett (Tara) Jackson; great nieces Quinn & Remi Jackson; and great nephew Myles Jackson; as well as numerous other relatives & friends. She was predeceased by her parents Stanley & Betty Nichols (Harms). A private family service will be taking place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made...

Finvola “Fin” Martin passed away on October 27, 2023 in Vermilion, Alberta at the age of  84 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Susanne and Denise Martin, with their special puppy Starr; sisters in law Betty McCormack and Catherine McCormack; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas Martin; son Shamus Martin; parents Denis & Susan McCormack; siblings Eileen...

Elaine Marie Crate passed away on October 4, 2023 at her home near Vermilion at the age of 52 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Peyton, Taylor, Stevie, and Boston Crate; life partner Wayne Mudryk; mother Fay Bardoel; siblings Ken (Roxanna Skjonsberg) Bardoel, Terry Bardoel, Tim Bardoel, Rose (Jeff Luciow) Bardoel, Marvin (Donna Watt) Bardoel, Anne Bardoel, Emily (Mark) Bowie, Diane Bardoel, Yvonne (Gord Reiser) Bardoel, Sylvia...

Alan McMinis passed away on October 25, 2023 in Vermilion, Alberta at the age of 66 years. He will be remembered by his daughters Darcie (Adam) Sabados and Shauna McMinis (Zach Gylander); grandson Gunner Gylander; siblings Rod (Ruby) McMinis and Anne McMinis (Bob Ernst); sister in-law Kim McMinis; nieces and nephews Breanne (Brent) Walker, Joel (Jen) McMinis, Mark McMinis, Alysha (Darren) Grosky, and Lori (Leonard) Fundytus. He was predeceased by his...

Elfrieda Eleonora Westover passed away in Vermilion on October 7, 2023 at the age of 102 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Beverly (Dale) Hollen and Warren Westover; grandchildren Dan (Lilybell) Westover, Adair (Holly) Westover, Robert (Lorraine) Jones, Cara (Tim) Quinn, Yvonne Hollen, Arleen (Shane) Adam, Lois (Lyle) Brown, Kerrie (Regan) McGuckin, Lorne (Tina) Hollen, Alesa (Kevin) John, and Rick (Laura) Westover; twenty three great...

Helena "Helen" Golinowski passed away on August 16, 2023 in Mannville at the age of 98 years.   She will be lovingly remembered by her son David (Valerie) Golinowski; grandchildren Alexis (Shawn) Gosse; great grandchildren Rayland Gosse; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.    She was predeceased by her husband Peter Golinowski; parents Fred & Mary Semeniuk; and eight siblings.   A Celebration of Life is...

Donna Marie Cameron passed away on October 6, 2023 at Lake Louise, Alberta at the age of 76 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Glen Cameron; siblings  Robert (Linda) Farkash, Lyle (Phyllis) Farkash, and Darrin (Brenda) Farkash; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. She was predeceased by her husband Douglas Cameron; and parents Joseph & Anne Farkash. A Funeral Service with reception to follow, will be held...