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It is with sadness that the family advises of the death of our wife and Mother. Anne McAffer (Hogg) Weiss passed away March 10, 2021 of complications from COPD and associated Heart failure. Anne was born to Sarah and Walter Hogg in 1946 in Glasgow Scotland. The family immigrated to Medicine Hat, AB in 1957 where Anne met Eric and later married her high school sweetheart in 1966. Anne was a stay at home mom and often was the “den” mother to neighborhood kids. As the kids grew, Anne began volunteering. The family is proud of Anne’s 3 year service… Read complete obituary here.

In Loving memory of Karen Marie Kropinske, she has left us to be with her husband Ernest Kropinske. Karen Maria Kropinske of Edmonton Alberta passed away on March 10, 2021 at age 72. Karen is survived by her loving children, Marcy Plunkett (Rick Laderoute) and Blair Kropinske; her granddaughters, Mckenzie and Makayla Laderoute; her best friend, Pamela Kennedy; her brother, Fred (Wendy) Schooler; sisters, Shirley Mohl, Judy Schooler, Bev Schooler, Judy (Barney) Bremner, and Bertha (Gene) Casavant; as well as relatives and friends. Please no flowers, donations can be made to care for her beloved cat Mojo by e-transfer to… Read complete obituary here.

It is with profound sadness that we announce our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, Shawn Zurowski passed away on March 3rd, 2021 at the age of 52 due to heart failure. He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his dear friend Sue, mother Carmelle, father Ernie (Lorene), brother Kim (Sandy), sister Tara (Dave), nieces and nephews Sarah, Zoe, Kai, Leo and Stella, many friends, coworkers and extended family. Shawn was born in Edmonton, Alberta November 18, 1968, growing up first in the Inglewood neighbourhood and later moving to St. Albert with his family. He was an avid… Read complete obituary here.

It is with great sadness that the family of Bina Ann Ethel Richardson (nee Magee) announces her passing after a courageous battle with cancer, on March 6, 2021 in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 71. Bina was born on January 18, 1950 in Lafleche, Saskatchewan, one of three children to Ellen (nee Lott) and Frank Magee. Bina grew up in Aneroid, Saskatchewan until she and her family moved to Shaunavon, Saskatchewan where she worked as a telephone operator for SaskTel. It was in Shaunavon that Bina met her husband Ted.  Bina was united in marriage to Edward (Ted) Richardson… Read complete obituary here.

Mr. James Kenichi Miyada, beloved husband of the the late, Mrs. Patricia Miyada (2010) passed away peacefully at his home in Edmonton on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the age of 81 years. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the family will not be having a service.

It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of John R. Leszczak at the age of 66 years. Our beloved husband, father and grandfather (Opa) passed away peacefully due to a long battle of illness. John will forever be remembered and fondly missed by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years Christine, his son Colin (Devin), his precious granddaughters Aurelia and Zadie, as well as his “4 legged friends” (loving dog Gizmo and cat Truffles). He was predeceased by his father Richard and is also survived by his mother Erika and his two brothers and… Read complete obituary here.

On Feb 1, 2021, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband and father, Leo Terrance Edwards, at the age of 91, due to a lengthy illness. Leo will be remembered for his love of family and his passion for sports and the outdoors. He enjoyed cheering from the stands as his grandsons played soccer. In later years he kept busy with bowling, gardening and watching his favourite sports teams. He will be incredibly missed by all who knew him. Leo is survived by his loving wife, Eileen, of 66 years, son Richard, daughter Lori… Read complete obituary here.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Monte, age 43, on February 13, 2021 with his parents by his side. Born June 5, 1977 to Linda Williamson and Peter Moeller, he had made homes in Edmonton, Calgary, and Whitecourt. Monte will be remembered for his kind nature and outgoing personality, which has resulted in him making so many connections with people that cared for him greatly. Monte lived every day of his short life to the fullest, and was sure to spread laughter and fun through each and every day. Monte is survived by his parents; his step… Read complete obituary here.