March 31, 1940 – December 8, 2017

John Wilson Charles died on December 8, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta, at age 77, following several years of declining health.

John was born in Jamestown, New York, to John Fredrick and Margaret (nee Harry) Charles. He grew up in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and received a BA from Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio. After serving in the United States Air Force, he earned a graduate degree in library science from Indiana University. John worked as a rare books librarian at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, for a few years, and then at University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, until his retirement. John had extensive knowledge of music and interest in fine cooking. For many years he wrote reviews of concerts, operas, and restaurants for publication in local news media. John is survived by his sister, Elizabeth (Rudolf) Amann, Brunswick, Maine; nephew, Steve (Barbara) Amann, Towson, Maryland; and nephew, Ted (Karen Talerico) Amann , Portland, Oregon.

There will be no service. Following cremation John’s ashes will be scattered in Edmonton, Alberta

January 3, 1949 ~ December 30, 2016

Linda Rabinovitch passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the age of 67 years in Edmonton, Alberta. Linda was an actress, storyteller, and very dear friend. She will be missed by all that knew her. 

Linda is survived by her sister, Andrea Rabinovitch. She was predeceased by her parents, David and Sylvia (nee Herman) Rabinovitch and her brother, Mark Rabinovitch. 

June 15, 1943 ~ November 19, 2017

On November 19, 2017, Dan passed away at the age of 74 in Sherwood Park, AB.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Darlene; sons, Scott(Allison), David(Christine); grandchildren, Preston and Paige; siblings, Martin(Llse), Gord(Marilyn), Bill, Lorraine(Denis Ellard), Judy(Jay Lockwood), Paul(Shelagh O’Brien); and many other loving nieces, nephews, friends and acquaintances.

Predeceased by his parents, Jack and Wyn; brothers, Jack and Ken (Helen).

At Dan’s request, there will be no service

February 3, 1967 ~ October 10, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorelei Tamara Campbell, also known as Tammy, on Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 at the age of 50 years. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her daughter, Kayla; son-in-law, Ben; her granddaughter, Jenova; her sister, Sonja; brother-in-law, Brian; her brother, Lance; sister-in-law, Sherrill; her seven nieces and nephews, Tanya, Cora, Blaine, Stacy, Twila, Tyrone, and Hailey; her great nieces and nephews; and her loving companion, Robert; as well as numerous extended family and friends. She was welcomed on the other side by her mother, Jenny; her father, Helmer; her sister, Barb; her brother, Dean; and niece, Sonja.

September 27, 1941 ~ October 3, 2017

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Terry Dale Orr of St. Albert on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the Sturgeon Community Hospital at 76 years of age. Terry is survived by his loving partner of 34 years, Sylvia; children, Sherri (Brian), Dale (Tara), Lori (Graeme), Robert (Ramona), and Rhett; grandchildren, Jennifer, Michelle, Brittany, Kimberly, Courtney, Jordan, Cassandra, Candace, and Claudia; great grandchildren, AJ, Taylor, Elia, Matyx, Joey, Jax, Lomar, Nevaeh, and Jayden; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Terry was predeceased by his parents, David and Hilda (nee Sinden) Orr; sisters, Dorothy, Verna, and Audrey; brothers, Gerry and Fraser.

We would like to thank the staff of the Sturgeon Community Hospital for their care and support. 

December 20, 1967 ~ September 16, 2017

Carrie-Lin Shields passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the age of 49 years. Carrie was a free spirited soul who will forever live on within the hearts of her five children, Ryan Shields, Shaina Derksen, Chenise Brooke, Skye Hatch, and Brayden Hatch along with their father Trent Hatch; grandchildren, Alex, Angel, and Jaxon; father, Kenneth Shields; spouse, Brian Cote; as well as numerous extended family, friends, and loved ones.

Carrie was predeceased by her mother, Joan (nee Bowls) Shields

March 25, 1957 ~ August 29, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Les Bilobroka announce his passing on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 60 years of age. Les is survived by his girlfriend, Stacy Whalen; daughter, Michelle (Terry) Pratt; granddaughter, Taylor Pratt; siblings, June (Bill) Dubovsky, Irene (Barry) Raesler, George (Chad) Bilobroka, Wally (Helen) Bilobroka, Betty Ann (Alfred) Frick, and Rick (Cora) Bilobroka; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Les was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Mabel (nee Clinton) Bilobroka; and his nephew, Little Bill.

NOVEMBER 18, 1939 – JULY 1, 2017

In loving remembrance of Lorraine, her laughter, generosity and family spirit will be held by her children, Elaine (Elgar), Allen (Mary), Mandy (Jane), Michelle and Monique; her mother in-law, Madeline Berglund; grandchildren, Cody, Nigel, Simon (Brittney), Haley (Derrick), Magdelaine (Gavin), Christopher (Michelle), Sophia, Ruegan and Loren; great grandchildren, Isabella, Gavin, Alexis, Felix, Maeve, Edixon, Hudson; and her loving siblings, extended family members and dear friends. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband, Melvin; her son, Kelly; and her grandson, Matthew. Lorraine was the first of Armand and Gertrude (nee Chalifoux) Bilodeau’s seven children.

The family lived in Beaumont until Lorraine was seven. When the French-speaking family moved to Edmonton she did not speak a word of English. She quickly learned.

As a young woman she was always up for an adventure and a laugh, loving trips to the lake and family gatherings and taking care of children. She met Mel when she was 12. They married in 1958, after she turned 18.

Together with their six children, and anyone else who showed up, they had a rich and varied life, raising a family while in Edmonton, farming in Morinville, facilitating a group home in Westlock, and trucking around North America. Her resourcefulness and ability to handle any task that presented itself was something that she perhaps didn’t recognize as remarkable in herself. Using her talents of cooking, crocheting, sewing, bookkeeping, babysitting, knowledge of astrology and truck driving, she stepped side by side with Mel through thick and thin until his passing in 2013.

She was devoted to her family and she always had open arms and a special gift for making every person feel warm, welcomed and special, like one of the family. You couldn’t go anywhere without her sharing her ready smile and striking up a conversation with the person next to her. She was a wealth of information about the family and kept loving track of every family member, which is no small feat in a family the size of hers.

The many blankets she crocheted are embracing family and friends around the world. Her ‘favorite thing’ were her each of her precious grand and great grandchildren She would talk about them and go through photos of them for hours.

January 25, 1960 ~ June 30, 2017

With deep sadness we announce that Louella has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 57 years. Louella is survived by her husband, Stephen Hines; her daughter, Renee (Stephen) Isley; step-daughter, Nikka Hines; brothers, Lawrence Dyck, Raymond (Naomi Quevillon) Dyck, Richard Dyck and Adrian (Alisha Stevenson) Dyck; several special nieces and nephews, Trevor, Ryan, and Ashley to name a few; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends. Louella was predeceased by her father, Eric Jacob Dyck of Glenbush, SK; mother, Evelyn Maureen Larsen (nee Sawyer) of Armley, SK; and her younger brother, Eugene Lloyd Dyck of Wabamun, AB.

Louella was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on January 25, 1960, at the Saskatoon City Hospital. She lived in Saskatoon for several years before her family moved to an acreage in Clavet, SK. Upon her parent’s separation Louella moved with her father to Stony Plain, AB.

Years later she came back to Saskatoon where she met her 1st husband Hubert Georget and had her one and only child Renee, Hubert and Louella divorced in 1991. Louella met Bob Rayner, they married in 1994, together they moved to Red Deer, AB, and started a new life together. Louella and Bob later divorced and she moved to Edmonton in 2002, where she met Stephen Hines in 2005.

Louella and Stephen moved to Stony Plain in 2006 and married in 2015. Louella easily made new friends wherever she went and kept old friends all the way back to childhood. She had a bubbly easy going nature, a heart of gold, a genuine smile, and a contagious laugh.

Louella loved to play games on her iPad, and catching up on Facebook. She liked to be outside in the sun, visiting with friends, traveling to hot destinations, enjoyed camping, and spoiling her little baby (Shih Tzu) Bailey rotten!! Louella will be sorely missed by her extended family and her very many friends in many places.

Cremation has taken place as per Louella‘s wishes.

July 22, 1948 ~ May 31, 2017

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Hazel Fowler on May 31, 2017 at 68 years of age. Hazel will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Arnold Fowler; daughters, Sherry Fowler, Wendy (Peter) Locke, Sandi (Kevin Tharp) Fowler, and Shannon (Andre Picard) Fowler; grandchildren, Breanne Fowler, Kelsie Spurvey, Shelby Fowler, and Austin Locke; brothers, Allan (Karen Jensen) House, Gerald (Verle) House, and Randall House; sisters, Joanne (Brian) Fraser, Brenda Lane, Cindy Wenz and Naomi Michek; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Hazel is predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Hilda House; grandson, Evan Fowler; and brothers, Charles House and Dale House.