Memento Funeral Chapel

05/08/2026

While reflecting on a lifetime of beautiful memories, the family is celebrating the life of Jamie Leah Collins as she journeys home. She will be remembered for her kind and beautiful soul, who gave unconditionally to everyone around her, especially children. Her love, strength, laughter, and compassion touched many lives and will never be forgotten. Go rest high on that mountain peacefully and reunited with kokum and those waiting for you, free from pain and sorrow.
Her spirit will continue to live on in the memories, stories, and love shared by those who knew her. Jamie leaves behind her baby girl: Tahnaya Giant (her true wuff!); adopted son: Joe Mitsuing; her mother: Gail Collins; father: Leonard Houle; siblings: Micky and Ginny Collins; maternal grandfather: Phil Collins; nephews and nieces: Brandon (Mallery) Collins, Braydon (Tory) Steinhauer, Mikisew Marten, Brenton Steinhauer, Destiny Collins, Lenny Collins, Ariel Collins; aunties and uncles: Randy (Gloria) Collins, Brian Collins, Wayne Collins, Pauline Collins; Leona (Jayme) Schnettler, Gordon Collins, Bonnie (George) McConnell, James Collins, Billy Collins; her pride and joy grandbabies: Ella Steinhauer, Branson Steinhauer, Elijah Collins, Graybear Collins, Kaizen Collins; her special cousins: Brandie Schnettler, Bailee McConnell, Janine Collins, Kristy Cardinal; as well as family, friends, and all those whose hearts she carried with her throughout her journey.
Jamie will be lovingly welcomed by her maternal grandma: Ursula Collins; cousins: Carmen Cardinal, Joshua Collins, Jeremy Collins, Bradley Hamelin, Bucky McConnell, Blair McConnell, Gordy Collins, Gayle Collins; paternal grandmother: Dora Houle; cousins, Matthew Houle, Alexander Houle; aunties: Darlene Collins, Josephine Collins.
Wake, Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., Kikino Community Centre, Kikino Metis Settlement, Alberta (leaving Memento Funeral Chapel, St. Paul at 3:00 p.m.).
Funeral Service, Monday, May 11 at 1:00 p.m., Kikino Community Centre, Kikino Metis Settlement, Alberta. Pallbearers: Brandon Collins, Braydon Steinhauer, Mikisew Marten, Joseph Mitsuing, James Collins, Micky Collins. Honorary Pallbearers: Brandie Schnettler, Ella Steinhauer, Bailee Chief, Janine Dane, Kristy Cardinal, and all her grandbabies. Final Resting Place, Kikino Cemetery, Kikino Metis Settlement, Alberta.
Jamie’s special words: “Ninanaskomon”; the creator knew she was tired. https://www.mementofuneralchapel.com/obituary/Jamie-Collins

05/07/2026

As they reflect on a lifetime of beautiful memories, the family of Claire Fortier of Bonnyville, Alberta sadly announce the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother on Monday May 4, 2026 at the age of 80 years.

Claire is lovingly survived by her husband of 62 years Armand Fortier; sons: Roger (Shannon) Fortier, Robert (Danette Bentley) Fortier; daughter in-law: Connie Fortier; grandchildren: Luke Fortier, Justin (Karisa) Fortier, Sydney Fortier, Megan (Braydyn) Shannon, Lauren Fortier (Seth Pevach); great grandchildren: Jack Fortier, Teddy Fortier, Grace Fortier, Ellie Shannon; brothers: Marty (Joanne) Michaud, Denis (Marie-Line) Michaud, Leo (Pat) Michaud; sister: Helene Michaud.

Claire is predeceased by her parents: Claude and Eveline Michaud; parents-in-law: Marcel & Germaine Fortier; son: Norman Fortier; great granddaughter: Mieya Fortier.

Service of Remembrance, Friday May 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. (Eulogy at 12:50 p.m.), St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Bonnyville, Alberta with Father Rene Realuyo officiating. Urnbearer: Luke Fortier; Honorary Urnbearers: Megan, Justin, Lauren, Sydney, Braydyn, Karisa, Seth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in memory of Claire can be sent to the Bonnyville Health Foundation c/o Bonnyville Palliative Care, PO Bag 1008, 5001 Lakeshore Drive, Bonnyville AB T9N 0G8. (bonnyvillehealthfoundation.org/)

https://www.mementofuneralchapel.com/obituary/Claire-Fortier

05/06/2026

After a life well lived, the family of George Joseph Cardinal of Goodfish Lake, Alberta sadly announce the sun set for their husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, uncle and friend on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the age of 81 years.

George is leaving to mourn his loving wife of 58 years Cecilia Cardinal; children: Carolyn (Calvin) Cook, Michelle Cardinal, Colleen (Dan) Cardinal, Sheldon Cardinal; grandchildren: Kayla, Charmaine, Starlight, Saidee, Brianna, Dylan, Alicia, Nolan, Trevor Jr., Robbie, Sidney, Lauryn, Ashleigh, D.J., Ashton, Hannah, Colby, Jalen, Garrett, Sundance; great grandchildren: Landon, Kendrick, Theodora, Easton, Milani, Serenity, Aaliyah, Tommy Jr., Azaela, Atlas, Adrianna, Parker, Clarence, Niyara, Erica, Elliot, Emilia; siblings: Eva Zigenbein, Leona Petrobono, John Cardinal, Clifford (Delores) Cardinal, Florence (Carl) Quinn, Edna Houle; daughter-in-law: Gail Cardinal.

George is going into the arms of his parents: Joe & Rose Cardinal; son: Trevor Cardinal; siblings: Caroline, Marina, Charlie, Davy.

Wake, Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., House #24, Goodfish Lake, Alberta (leaving Memento Funeral Chapel, St. Paul, Alberta at 11:00 a.m). Funeral Service, Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., House #24, Goodfish Lake, Alberta with Elder Carl Quinn officiating. Pallbearers: Calvin Cook, Lorin Bull, Chandler Nadeau, Sean Quinn, Jalen Cardinal, Nolan Cardinal, Garrett Quinney-Cardinal, Colby Cardinal. Honorary Pallbearers: Issac Murdoch, Darcy Houle, Lionel Bird, Richard Auger, Dean Cardinal, Carl Bull, Clifford Jackson, George Halfe, Brenda Jenkins, Ernest “Muskwa” Houle. Final Resting Place, St. Mathias Roman Catholic Cemetery, Goodfish Lake, Alberta.

05/05/2026

Marion Smith Obituary


As they reflect on a lifetime of beautiful memories, the family of Marion Elizabeth Smith of Cold Lake, Alberta sadly announce her passing on Sunday May 3, 2026 at the age of 60 years.

Marion is lovingly survived by her daughter: Charleen (Dale) Soriano; son: Gerry (Kassie) Nichol; grandchildren: Levi Nichol, Amelia Nichol, Bella Nichol, Aurora Soriano, Charlee Soriano, Eden Soriano.

Service of Remembrance, Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., Cold Lake Community Church, Cold Lake, Alberta with Pastor Mark McMillan officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in memory of Marion Smith may be sent to Kidsport at Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre Unit 1003, 4313-50th Avenue Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 0B4. https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/bonnyville/donate/

https://www4.funeralwebhost.com/MMT/obituary/Marion-Smith

05/05/2026

With great sadness, the family of Roland Dale Cardinal of Goodfish Lake, Alberta announce his passing on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the age of 56 years.

Roland will be forever remembered by his daughters: Jaydeen Paquette, Shayleen Favell; sons: Chad (Kira) Cardinal, Zack Cardinal; father’s partner: Crystal Sparklingeyes & her son, Johnny; grandchildren: Avery, Liam, Emma, Mia, Gwen, Ezri, Seren; siblings: Lance (Nancy) Cardinal, Denean (Lyle) Thorsen, Tyann Cardinal, Ari Cardinal, Russell (Kayleigh) Shott; nieces: Brielle (Ryan), Chanelle, Aerial, Alison, Kathryn, Leah; nephews: Austin, Colton; aunts & uncles: Gary (Diane) Sargeant, Dale (Lois) Sargeant, Shawna (Marvin) Smith, Doug (Debbie) Sargeant, Marilyn McGillis, Margaret (Art) Tremblay, Charlotte Cardinal, Russell (Judy) Cardinal, Joe (Patsy) Cardinal, Sharon (Lee) Peterson, Fred (Jeannette) Cardinal, Germaine Cardinal; best friend: Tiki the Chihuahua; as well as numerous cousins from the Cardinal & Sargeant families.

Roland is being reunited with his father: Randolph “Randy” Cardinal; mother: Cheryl Cardinal; paternal grandparents: Harry & Violet Cardinal; maternal grandparents: Philip & Audrey Sargeant.

Wake, Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., Goodfish Lake Cultural Centre, Goodfish Lake, Alberta (leaving Memento Funeral Chapel, St. Paul, Alberta at 11:00 a.m.). Funeral Service, Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., Goodfish Lake Cultural Centre, Goodfish Lake, Alberta with Elder Floyd Cardinal officiating. Pallbearers: Chad Cardinal, Zack Cardinal, Wanda Cardinal, Austin Cardinal, Tyson Cardinal, George Cardinal. Honorary Pallbearers: Tyler Cardinal and all Roland’s family and friends. Cremation to follow.

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04/29/2026

With grateful hearts for a life well lived, the family of Dwane Kenneth Dahlseide of Pierceland, Saskatchewan announces his passing, while surrounded by his loved ones, on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the age of 76 years.

Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of cherished memories is his beloved wife of 53 years: Barbara Dahlseide; daughters: Chelsa (Ryan) Noble, Rachelle (Travis) Bygrove; daughter-in-law: Jaime (Nathan) Turchyn; treasured grandchildren: Resch, Dakota, Shae & Reo; Levi, Corb & Nate; Joel (Macy), Dalton & Havin; brothers: Barry (Eileen) Dahlseide, Devon (Nathalie) Dahlseide; sister: Georgina (Mark) Cowan; Dwane will also be missed by his many in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.

Dwane was predeceased by his son: Chaim Dahlseide; parents: Ken & Gladys Dahlseide; brother & sister-in-law: Tarry & Faye Dahlseide; parents-in-law: Klem & Evelyn Gross; brothers-in-law: Bob Gross, Charles Gross; sister-in-law & husband: Donna & Henry LeBlanc; sister-in-law: Debbie Gross.

As per Dwane’s wishes, a private family service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in memory of Dwane may be sent to the Shine Christian Academy Society of Vermilion River, PO Box 227, Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0, scaalberta.ca/giving

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04/27/2026

With saddened hearts, the family of Eileen Sylvia Rymut Schmidt of Bonnyville, Alberta announce the passing of their mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the age of 88 years.

Eileen is lovingly survived by her children: Pam Rondeau of Bonnyville, AB, Bev (Edward) Cameron of Bonnyville, AB, Dennis Rymut (Terra LaFortune) of Slave Lake, AB, Ruth (Floyd) Isley of Bonnyville, AB, Gary (Amanda) Rymut of Slave Lake, AB, step sons: Bradley (Vanessa Proznick) Schmidt of Saskatoon, SK, Jason Schmidt of Lashburn, SK; daughter-in-law: Jane Rymut; grandchildren: Jeremy Rondeau (Carolina), Robin (Julie) Rondeau, Nicole (Harley) Whaley, Cody (Randi) Rymut, Clayton (Jaclyn) Rymut, Ted Rymut, Justin Rymut, Meaghan Rymut, Scott (Jaclyn) Cameron, Jen (Jordan) Costley, Logan (Kristen) Isley, Lucas (Mackenzie) Isley, Shelby (Neil) Langridge, Nikki (Randy) Zahara, Jessica (Russ) Harder; great grandchildren: Oliver & Tristan Rondeau, Vadin Vandenbossche, Harlee (Alex) Andryszewski, Cali & Summer Cameron, Henry, Gus & Will Rymut, Connor, Hannah & Carson Rymut, Hannah Rymut, Jaeden, Lylah & Winter Zahara, Dillon Rymut, Owen & Dawson Costley, Harper & Kaia Isley, Lane, Lacey & Ava Isley, Oaklyn Langridge; brother: John Bellamy of Dapp, AB.

Eileen is predeceased by her first husband of 26 years: Ted Rymut; second husband of 26 years: Peter Schmidt; son: Carmen Rymut (2023); seven brothers and four sisters.

In honour of Eileen’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life, Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., St. John’s United Church, Bonnyville, Alberta with Reverend Sung Soon Park officiating. Urnbearers: Robin Rondeau, Jeremy Rondeau, Scott Cameron, Justin Rymut, Ted Rymut, Logan Isley, Lucas Isley, Cody Rymut, Clayton Rymut. Honorary Urnbearers: Shelby Isley, Nicole Whaley, Meaghan Rymut, Jen Costley, Nikki Zahara, Dillon Rymut, Mariana Cardenas Sepulveda.
https://www.mementofuneralchapel.com/obituary/Eileen-Schmidt

04/24/2026

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Ernie Brault of St. Paul, Alberta, announce his sudden passing on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the age of 59 years.

Ernie was an Automotive Mechanic most of his life and specialized in electrical vehicle systems. Ernie loved being around his family and friends and loved dirt biking, boating, water skiing, camping and fishing, which he did a lot of in his early years.

Ernie leaves to mourn his mother: Priscilla Brault; the mother of his children: Tammy Lucas; two sons: Brennan (Amanda) Lucas, Zach (Jennie) Lucas; one daughter: Kohley (Ben) Kilburn; a grandchild on the way; one sister: Denise (Frank) Brault-Mahé; half brother: Robbie Moosewah; niece: Brittany (Adrien) Jacques; nephews: Nicholas Mahé, Nathan (Julie) Brault; special great niece: Amelia Jacques, as well as a lot of very special friends and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ernie was predeceased by his father Henry Brault.

As per Ernie’s request, cremation will take place and no funeral service will be held. A memorial gathering of family and friends will take place on the family acreage at a later date.

Respectfully submitted by the family.

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04/24/2026

The family of Paulette Marie Dery of Cold Lake, Alberta regretfully announce the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and friend on Monday, April 20, 2026 at the age of 80 years.

Leaving to mourn her memory are her children: Renée Mackenzie, Darrell (Suzanne) Dery; grandchildren: Ian, Lewis, Hannah, Ryan, Sarah; dear friends: Sarah Leslie, Jennifer Gamble, Teena Appleton; Paulette will also be missed by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Paulette is being reunited with her parents: Alfred & Therese Coté; twin sister: Pauline Pittman.

To honor her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private service will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in memory of Paulette may be sent to the Lakeland Humane Society, PO Box 202, Cold Lake, Alberta, T9M 1P1, https://lakelandhumanesociety.org/donate/ways-to-donate/ or St. Dominic and Our Lady of Assumption Parish, PO Box 8040, Cold Lake, Alberta, T9M 1N1.

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04/21/2026

After a life well lived, the family of Joan Marie Bushore of Cold Lake, Alberta sadly announce her passing on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the age of 89 years.

Joan is lovingly remembered by her children: René (Sharon) Bushore of Edmonton, Kevin (Micheline) Bushore of Bonnyville, Ken (Maryanne) Bushore of Alexander, Wanda Hackney of Edmonton, Valerie (Larry) Crocker of Okotoks; grandchildren: Jamie (Sarah), Danielle (Ilesh), Jesse (Kayla), Neil (Gisele), Justin (Nikki), Chontelle (Jared), Chelsey (Jarl), Kyle; great grandchildren: Dominic, Kaitlyn, Abigail, Adam, Brinley, Béa, Olivia, Elliot, Finlay, Silas, Shiloh, Evelyn, Ravi, Ava; sister: Anne Kennedy.

Joan is predeceased by her husband of 44 years James Maurice Bushore, son-in-law: Dan Hackney; parents: Wilfred & Theresa Rogers; brothers: Dave (Martha) Rogers, Paul (Elsie) Rogers; brother-in-law: Ed Tubrett.

As per Joan’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Final Resting Place, St. Peter & St. Paul Roman Catholic Cemetery, Alexander, Alberta.

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04/20/2026

The snow is finally melting
It looks like springtime might finally be here,
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