Obituaries

To view the video tribute, please click here. On August 30th, 2023, Barry George Laderoute of Edmonton, Alberta passed away at the age of 74 years. Barry will be lovingly remembered by his children; Vincent Cardinal, Fabian Cardinal, Barry jr. Cardinal, Johnathan Gervais, and Devin Gladue Laderoute; siblings, Allan Laderoute, Rick Laderoute, Harvey (Randy) Laderoute, Ruth Reed nee Laderoute, Reva Laderoute, Sherry Laderoute; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews and one great great great nephew, numerous cousins and many neighborhood friends. Barry was predeceased by his parents, Fred “Bully” Laderoute and… Read complete obituary here.

The family of Edward Erling Hanson (born June 24, 1946) sadly announces the loss of his battle with cancer on September 10, 2023. We take solace that he is not suffering to breathe any longer. Friends and family are invited to attend Ed’s Celebration of Life on Saturday September 30, 2023, for 1:00 p.m. at the office of All Insurance Ltd. 9823 25 Ave NW Edmonton Alberta. Food and refreshments will follow the service. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and/or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Once upon a time in small town Saskatchewan an unlikely event occurred. A confirmed bachelor Hank, was walking down the street not a care in the world when a pretty young redhead walked by, Hank looked down and his heart was gone. That was Rose and they spent their whole lives in love with one another. Soon they were married, and on April 19th, 1943 while the whole world was at war, the peace of their home was also disrupted, by the cry of a baby boy and that was Larry Wayne Schmidt. Larry was adventurous, hard working, and fun-loving…. Read complete obituary here.

The family of Chantal Lila Noella Sarah Miller of Edmonton, Alberta is saddened to announce her sudden passing on August 26th 2023 at the age of 40 years. She is deeply mourned by her fiancé, William Ferguson, who aches for the loss of his soul mate and best friend. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Traitan and Tylan; mother, Darla; father, Serge (Barb); sister, Kendra; nephews, Hunter and Ryder; brother, Derek and his children; as well as numerous relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Orville; uncle, Dallas; and many beloved friends. Chantal was born in Fort… Read complete obituary here.

On September 14th, our treasured Mom and Grandma passed away peacefully at the age of 81 and has been reunited with her beloved husband, David forever. She was predeceased by her parents, Hyacinth and Thomas; sisters, Margaret, Mary and Audrey; brothers, Barry and Gordon; as well as special friends and pets she loved throughout her life. She will be forever missed and never forgotten by daughters, Kathleen and son-in-law Sam from Powell River, Susan and son-in-law Robert from Edmonton; along with granddaughters, Bailey (Jace), Amanda and Taylor; and great granddaughter, Rowyn. She will be remembered by brothers, Mitch and Monty… Read complete obituary here.

Cremation has taken place at Capital City Cremation in Edmonton, Alberta.

Cremation has taken place at Capital City Cremation in Edmonton, Alberta.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Mike Hamel announces his passing on September 3, at the age of 53 years. Mike is lovingly remembered by his wife of 18 years, Jen; son, Nathan; and youngest child, Ally. Mike is also missed by his son: Brandon (Robynne); grandson, Everett; brother, Jeffrey (Lorna); sister, Tracy (Kevin); mother, Rose; mother-in-law, Kathy; and father-in-law, Glen (Lynne); as well as Daniel (Ashley) and numerous relatives and friends. Mike was predeceased by his father, Robert (Bob). Mike was born in Sarnia, Ontario before living in Nova Scotia and British Columbia as a teen… Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Len passed away on September 8, 2023 at the age of 84 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Doreen; children: Lucian (Eileen) and Mequel (Aimee); grandchildren: Troy (Kerys) and Ben; brother, Norman; as well as numerous relatives and friends. Len was predeceased by his daughter Barbara Dean who passed away January 1999 Len was born October 27, 1938. He married his devoted wife, Doreen, November 2, 1957 and was a loving father to his three children; Barb, Lucian and Mequel. Early in life, Len learned the importance of… Read complete obituary here.