Obituaries

Grace Helen Zavisha January 10, 1950 – April 2, 2021 Grace was born on January 10, 1950 in Fairview, Alberta to Peter and Catherine (Kay) Zavisha.  She was raised in Hines Creek where she spent the majority of her adult life.  Surrounded by the love of her family, Grace passed away peacefully at the Fairview Hospital on April 2, 2021. Grace grew up on the farm and was the oldest girl of nine children and grew up being not just her Mom’s helper, but also her...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Wife, Mother and Grandmother on March 21, 2021 in Fairview, Alberta. Doris was born on June 1st, 1957 in Scarborough, Ontario and later moved to Whitelaw, Alberta in 1989 along with her husband, Tim where they would raise their 2 children, Debbie and Jeff. Doris took over the mail delivery from her mother and worked for Canada Post for her remaining years. She loved camping and looked forward to opening her camper every spring...

 It is with heavy hearts that the family mournfully announce the passing of Clinton Todd Grove on February 28, 2020.    Care entrusted to Peace Valley Funeral Home Fairview 780-835-3306

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Tony Biegel at the Fairview Long term Care Facility on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021.  Tony was in his 82nd year. Loving father of Doug (Sharon) Biegel, Jeff (Sue) Biegel and Brent (Wendy) Biegel. He was the proud grandfather of Brian-Lee, Daniel, Matthew, Paul, Trenton, Jordan, Bryanne and Brendan and proud great grand-pa to Destynee, Joey, and Jackson. Tony was one of 13 children born in Bluesky, AB.  He is pre-deceased by his...

The family of Lloyd & Cathy Bjorklund announce the passing of a beloved sister, Christine Louise Bjorklund (Bruyere), on February 17, 2021. She was born February 20th, 1955 in Fairview, Alberta. Her childhood years were spent in the region but after high school she travelled the world extensively while living primarily in Vancouver and Toronto. Chris was fiercely independent from childhood. She was wise beyond her years, she knew her mind and wasn’t afraid to speak it. She could...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Adelene Bertha Hockett on January 23, 2021 at the age of 96 years old at the Fairview General Hospital surrounded by her family.  Adelene was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister & friend - her caring heart & quick wit touched the lives of all who knew her. Adelene was born May 5, 1924 on the family farm in Irma, Alberta to Melissa & Alfred Larson, she was the 5th child of 10.  Adelene grew up on the farm...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ruby Elaine (Stewart) Goertzen. Ruby was born in Elk Point, Alberta on April 6th, 1945 and passed away in Fairview January 7th, 2021. Ruby was a long-time resident of Fairview. She had Ruby’s Variety Shop in the mall and was known as the lady that owned the mall, (even though she did not).  Ruby was a very hard-working lady and worked up to the time of her passing. She was loved by the community and will be deeply missed by...

It is with heavy hearts, we mournfully announce Brian-Lee Douglas Biegel who passed away unexpectedly in Grande Prairie, Alberta on December 30, 2020 at the age of 36 years old. Brian-Lee was born to Douglas and Sharon Biegel on September 8, 1984 in Fairview, Alberta.  Raised in the Peace Country area and returned to Bluesky, July of 1995. Brian-Lee worked in the Oilfield including the United States and Mexico.  He was honoured to work with his father Douglas, brothers, Daniel...

It is with heavy hearts the family advises that Grimshaw resident Winnie Gayton passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2020 due to a sudden illness, at the age of 85 years. Winnie was well known as a dedicated and capable volunteer who could be found doing whatever needed doing, from cleaning and yard work, to chairing a meeting, or making sandwiches, for many organizations and causes. A devout Roman Catholic, Winnie was a woman who lived her faith, often helping out people who had...

Cecile was born Cecile Simone Caouette in Edmonton on April 23, 1926. She grew up in the Legal and Morinville area. After losing her father at the age of seven, she lived with her mother, Yvonne, and brothers Roland and Paul in Morinville. Her mother re-married Edmund Vervynck and Cecile moved with the family to the Vervinck farm where she lived a farm life tending diary cattle through the war years. She lost her younger brother, Paul, to the war during that time. In 1946 she married...