Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jerold Simpson announce the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, on July 9th 2021 after a short battle of cancer, at the age of 80 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Faye, sons, Derek and Gregory (Gayleen), granddaughters, Casey (Todd) Chudak, Amanda Simpson (Arley), and Kirsten Simpson, great-grandchildren, Carson Theberge, Hannah and Nate Morrison. Jerold was predeceased by...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Karen McGregor, who passed away at the age of 82 years on June 3, 2021. Karen Iola McGregor was born to Harold and Opal Nicholson on August 22, 1938, in Whitehorse, Yukon, she was proud to be a “bonnified” sourdough.  She was an only child and her parents lived in the Yukon, then in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and then Dimsdale, Alberta,  finally...

It is in our heavy hearts to announce the sudden passing of Farron Erastus Miller-Richardson. We will have a private service for Farron at Peace Valley Funeral Home in Fairview on Wednesday, May 26th at 2pm. For those wishing to be apart can join us on our livestream. Donations can be made to STARS Air Ambulance in honour of Farron.  Care entrusted to Peace Valley Funeral Home Fairview  780-835-3306

Walter Petrowich of Hines Creek passed away on May 3, 2021 at the Fairview Hospital at the age of 81 years.  Walter was born August 6, 1939 in the home of his parents William and Maria in the community of Peace Grove, Alberta. Growing up, Walter attended Royce school and finishing his education in Hines Creek. He later pursued his electrical trade in Calgary. Walter married Geraldine Syrnyk August 16, 1962 and resided in the house he built in Hines Creek. Together raising two daughters,...

We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved sister, friend, auntie, mom, and grandma, Jo-Anne Shaw on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 80 years of age. Jo-Anne was born at the Fairview Hospital February 17, 1941 to Florence and Harold Roy. She grew up on a farm outside of Fairview with her two brothers Ken and Doug. Riding the school bus she met her future husband Harry. Jo-Anne went to Edmonton and received her three year diploma in nursing from the University of Alberta Hospital. She...

It is with heavy hearts we mournfully announce the passing of Mary Lee Marsolais (Fox) after a short battle with cancer. Mary was a lifetime resident of Fairview. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Mary’s passions included cooking, gardening, sports, and spoiling her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving parents Jim and Janet Fox. Her brother Jim (Karen), Sisters Debbie (Jim), and Susan (Ray). Her Children Greg (Melanie), Robin, Khalin (Jordan), and her...

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 great sadness we announce that Arlene peacefully passed away on April 2, 2021 at the Vancouver Hospice Society, with Gerald by her side. Arlene was born March 31, 1950 in Fairview, Alberta to Carl and Emily (Syrnyk) Holubowich. She was raised in Hines Creek, and went to school until grade nine when her parents moved near Fairview, she graduated from Fairview High School. After high school Arlene worked in the health care field in Edmonton, Alberta. She returned to Fairview...

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