LAWRENCE DANIEL SMITHSONSeptember 20, 1941 – March 11, 2026                It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Daniel Smithson at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, Alberta on March 11, 2026 at the age of 84 years.                Lawrence was born at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose to Robert and Elizabeth ...

  THOMAS GEORGE NIVEN Thomas Niven passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2026 in Camrose at the age of 89. Thomas was born April 5, 1936 at home in Baljennie, Saskatchewan to Evelyn and Gordon Niven.  A farmer in his heart, he worked his entire career in the industry. He loved visiting with family and participating in the Moose Lodge. He will be deeply missed. Left to mourn are his five daughters; Deborah Forbes, Patricia Christian, Frances Veleti (Lorne), Linda ...

Wanda Elaine Simpson died at home on March 7, 2026 surrounded by family, friends and her two dogs Mitzi and Autumn after her lengthy battle with Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer at the age of 73 years. She met her husband Ewen in Hamilton, ON in 1976. They were inseparable and very much in love until his death in 2016. Wanda and Ewen lived the majority of their married lives in Sherwood Park where they raised their daughter Vicki and cared for numerous foster children. They loved them and she ...

Dennis Earl Chapman was born on September 13, 1972 and passed away in Camrose on February 10, 2026 after a short illness. During his lifetime he held the roles of son, husband and father. Life got complicated and he found himself moving to different places: Edmonton, Lloydminster and finally Camrose for about the last two years of his life. Friends in Camrose spoke well of him, sharing stories of his humour, his cooking skills. His passion for supporting the cause of child protection. He ...

  Linda “Jan” Marler Aug. 31,1944 – Feb. 27, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce our sweet, kind and gentle mom, Jan, Gram, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 27, 2026, in Lamont at the age of 81. Jan married David in 1963 and soon after they moved to their farm in Ross Creek where they raised a family and she stayed until 2024. Mom was very active on the farm alongside dad in all aspects of farm life. She stayed home until ...

  Roman Bulka It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Roman Bulka of Ryley on February 27, 2026 at the age of 55. Roman will be lovingly remembered by his sisters Sophia and Anna and brother Walter. He was predeceased by his parents, Marko and Stefania  and brother Myron. Roman was happiest outdoors and loved learning about gardening, plants and auto mechanics. Those who knew him also knew that he was a huge sports fan. He was deeply loved and will be forever ...

Diane Nancy Shields (Moffatt) passed away tragically on February 24, 2026 at the age of 70 years. She was born in Edmonton on January 28, 1956. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband Doug; son Stephen (Jennifer); her daughter Nancy(Katie); sister Sandra; brother Doug (Wendy); grandson Jaxsen; granddaughters Emily (Mathew), Hannah; great granddaughters Oaklynn and Lylah; great grandson ...

  Ervine Kading of Tofield, Alberta, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose, Alberta on February 24, 2026, at the age of 83. Ervine was born in Hanna, Alberta, and grew up on a farm near Scapa, Alberta, where he attended school. Although German was his first language, he adapted quickly to his studies. Growing up on a farm instilled in him a lifelong value for hard work. His career began at a Grain Elevator in Stettler, the same town where he met his wife and lifelong love at ...

Donald Williams passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 in Tofield, AB surrounded by his family at the age of 86.  Left to cherish his many memories are his son David (Leanne) and daughters Heather (Doug) and Tracy; grandchildren Tyler (Amber) and Nicole (Daniel); great grandchildren Bentley, Bray, Torren and Avraley as well as Don's brother Ken. Don was predeceased by his wife Joan; his parents; brother Gordie; sisters Doreen and Kathy; and grandson Travis. A celebration of both ...

Jerry Jerome Bergstrom was born on May 27, 1939 in Camrose, the eldest son of John Torsten and Anna Alfrida Bergstrom. He passed on February 1, 2026 at Red Deer Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Jerry lived on the farm near Meeting Creek until he reached 7 years old at which time the family moved into Meeting Creek so the children could learn English and attend school. At the age of 14 Jerry left school to help with farming and went on to join the construction crew that was ...