Obituaries

BREBRICH, Robert Joseph   We the Brebrich family are shocked and saddened by the sudden passing (Jan. 22/23) of Robert (Bob). Left to mourn his loss are sisters Alice, Betty (Ken), brother Frank, daughter-in-law Wendy, grandchildren Brian (Michelle), Skylar, great-grandchildren Hannah, Kate, Ryver, a niece and 2 nephews. Bob is predeceased by his parents Mildred and Tom, son Martin and sister Margeurite.     Life for Bob started on the Scotswood farm but doing chores was...

Vivian Lea Young (Barrett) passed away peacefully with family by her side January 23 2023 in Fairview Alberta, Vivian was survived by her children, Rocksann, (Ross) Trevor (Nicole) Colin (Lori), Grandchildren Brandon (Haley), Sherri (Matt), Tasey (Brad), Tanner (Nicole), Cole (Nadine), Darcy (Kerri), Tyrell, Casey, Morgan, Jackson and Blair; Great Grandchildren- Trista, Vance, Ryder, Raina, Ryleigh, Dallas, and Levi. Predeceased by her Parents, Husband Harold Young, Brother Donny,...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Florence Louise Chateau on January 10th, 2023, at the age of 89 years. Florence passed away peacefully with her family by her side, as a resident of the Citadel Long Term Care Centre in St. Albert, Alberta. Florence was born in Peace River, Alberta on January 22, 1933, the eldest of seven children. She grew up in the Harmon Valley/Reno area and graduated high school in Peace River and soon after left for the big city lights of Edmonton, to...

The Beautiful Life & Times Of Helen Hayduk June 29th 1953 - Jan 14th 2023 Helen was a long-time resident of Hines Creek, AB, where she was actively involved in the community in her younger years, volunteering and helping whoever needed a hand. She loved cooking so much that she made a living preparing food for the forestry camps and at her restaurant in town. Beyond cooking, she also had the greenest of thumbs.  Helen could grow anything you put in front of her to provide...

With heavy hearts we mournfully announce the passing of our beloved Patricia F. Keane on January 1, 2023. Patricia was born in Duntocher, Scotland November 27, 1936. She survived infantile polio, WWII and the tragic death of her father when she was 15. The hardships early in life became her driving force and Pat struck out on her own and immigrated to Windsor, Ontario at the age of 17. This independent young lady soon met her husband, Christopher Dennis Keane and raised a family of four;...

It is with great sadness that we announce our mother, Betty MacArthur (Mitchell), of Fairview, Alta., passed away peacefully on Dec. 29 after a short illness. She was 91. Betty lived a long, vibrant and fun life full of travel, family, friends and her St. Helen's church family.  Betty was born in Edmonton on Nov. 2, 1931. Her family farm is now part of north Edmonton. After high school, she took Home Economics at the then-Vermilion School of Agriculture and a year of Home Economics...

Adeline Mary Honing was born November 3, 1938 in Cudworth, Saskatchewan. She was the 3rd child of Gerhard and Margaret Lieffers. Adeline attended school in Cudworth, after graduation she met the love of her life Hank Honing and they were married in July 1959. In June of 1960, their first son Dennis was born and in July, 1962 their second son Dale was born. They moved to Fairview, Alberta in 1963 where they homesteaded. Adeline then got a job working as a Dental Assistant to Dr....

Rachael was born at Black Duck, north of Fairview, Alberta, the daughter of Francis and Maggie (Benton) Campbell. Her family lived 6 miles north of Fairview, and she attended St.Thomas More School in Fairview.  At age 18, she married Landi Lekisch and lived on a farm 10 miles north of Fairview, where together they raised three daughters and one son. She was a housewife and looked after livestock, and loved the farm life. She had three open-heart surgeries within the last thirty years...

Jack Raymond Clair passed away peacefully in Fairview, AB, on December 16th, 2022, having fought a courageous battle against cancer. Jack was born on July 30th, 1937, on the Clair farm in the area of Vanrena, the first son of George and Irene Clair, and he was the oldest of 3 children. As a young child, Jack showed an early aptitude for mechanics and construction, often crafting his own toys by carving out pieces of wood or assembling parts found around the yard. As a teenager, Jack...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Clayton James Gerk. Clayton was currently attending full-time classes for Second Year Steamfitter/Pipefitter at the Northwest Polytechnic Campus in Fairview, AB Clayton was born in Grimshaw, AB and raised in Fairview, AB. He was currently residing in Grande Prairie, AB. Clayton’s hobbies included ATVing, drawing, music, the arts, and being with his friends.   Clayton is survived by his daughters; Ella Amendt...