Obituaries

I Annie (Schwerdt) Fisher was born in Saskatchewan in the year 1927. My parents were farmers in Saskatchewan. But in the year 1929 decided to make a move father north to the Great Peace River area. The dust storms and grasshoppers were invading Saskatchewan. My parents, my brother Ernie, my dad’s parents, and my dad’s two brothers made a move to what is known as Worsley in the Peace River area.  My parents took up land, raised a family, and they had a mixed farm. In 1948 I...

Dolores Ruth Parker (Ruth) died May 21, 2022, at the age of 81 at Fairview Health Complex Born August 13, 1940, in Calgary To Thomas and Irene Campbell Ruth grew up in southern Alberta and moved to Calgary where she met and married her husband Don on March 30, 1961. They moved to Fairview in 1968 where Ruth raised her 3 children and eventually welcomed 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Ruth could always be seen around the arena watching her kids and grandkids play hockey, the...

John Kenneth Eastman, 88 years, passed away on May 5, 2022 at the Sturgeon Community Hospital. He was the husband of Lyda Eastman and they shared 66 years together and raised a family of six. Born in Berwyn Alberta, he was the son of Wes and Margaret Eastman. He attended Lloyd Garrison High in Berwyn and settled on the Griffin Creek family farm south of Brownvale. John kept busy farming and trucking and in his spare time was a 4H Leader. John enjoyed curling, camping, fishing, hunting...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robert Schulz announces his passing peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 84 on May 4, 2022, in Fairview. Robert was born in Michelsdorf, Poland in 1938 to Sigesmund and Lydia Schulz. He came to Canada in 1956 as a young man of eighteen. His adventuring spirit gave him the drive to try a variety of jobs but his passion for farming led him to buy land near Hines Creek, where he met his love, Loretta. They farmed until they retired in...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson, uncle, and cousin, Colton Poitras-Chalifoux. Colton was the twin brother of Cole and 3rd sibling of his 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a happy go lucky man with a kind and gentle soul. Colton enjoyed playing sports, loved hunting, and took a great interest in learning more about his native culture. He was very family orientated and loved his family with his entire heart and soul. Colton leaves...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Nigel Derek Thorne, long-time resident of Berwyn Alberta. Nigel was born in Ilfracombe, Devon, UK to Derek and Margaret Thorne. He spent the younger years of his life working alongside his father on the family farm. In 1991 he married Erica and they were blessed with two children, Joanna and Christopher. In 1995 they followed their dream of immigrating to Canada to farm. Georgina joined the family in 1999 and in 2005 they...

It is with heavy hearts we mournfully announce the passing of Joann. Joann attended Dumarao Central School, Our Lady of the Snows Institute, and Central Philippine University. She loved to sing and dance. Joann is survived by her Father Jose Bardies, from Dumarao Capiz, Mother Judith Bardies from Camarines Sur. Brothers, Mark Joseph Bardies (Yveth), Joemark Bardies, nephew Yui Bardies. She will also be missed by uncles, aunts, cousins, and many friends in Canada and the Philippines. A...

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we mournfully announce the sudden passing of Waring. Waring was a great son, brother, nephew, uncle, grandson, who was loved by everyone and will never be forgotten.  He graduated from highschool in front of his family and friends at the age of 18. Waring had an amazing heart. He was loving, and kind, and would do anything for anyone that needed him. He was always willing to help others. Survived and painfully missed by his parents Marvelle...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our brother and uncle, Melvin McAllister. Who passed peacefully at his home on March 18, 2022. Melvin was born on August 10, 1963, to Bill & Eileen McAllister in Fairview, Alberta. He spent his years working as a truck driver, taxi driver, and serving communities as a firefighter. Melvin loved spreading the word of the Lord to his friends, family, and other people in his life. He was an A.A. Member for 28 Years...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jason Lloyd Erickson. Jason came into the world weighing 8lbs, 2 oz on October 24, 1972 to Adrian and Sharon Erickson. As a child he was always curious and busy which continued with his brother Preston who arrived 18 months later. Living on the farm, the two enjoyed playing and exploring the outdoors together. Four years later, they would welcome their little brother Ryan who would grow up idolizing Jason. Jason learned to hunt and...