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Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Ltd., Saint Paul, AB (2025)

09/16/2025

PRESTON, James “Jim”

On September 12, 2025, Mr. James “Jim” Frederick Preston formerly of Vilna, Alberta passed away at the age of 97 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Violet (nee Van Riper); children, Geraldine Dutchin, LaVerne McGregor, Allen (Eva) Preston & Lorna Adams; grandchildren, Stephanie Anne Cox, Bradley Sean Dutchin, Murray (Selena) Jenkins, James (Jenna) Preston, Mathew (Alanna) Preston, Carlin (Tim) Adams; great-grandchildren, MacKenzie & Brooklyn Jenkins, Jack James Preston, James & Audrina Adams; sister, Joyce (Lawrence) Sabatier; furry great-grand boy, Dexter; niece, Leila (Jon) Sabatier; nephews, Glen (Evelyn) Sabatier, Brian (Trudy) Sabatier & Jason (Donna) Sabatier; & several cousins. Jim was predeceased by his parents, William & Leila Preston; brother, Ernest (Sharon); twin sister & brother, Audrey & Allen. Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at a later date. If desired, donations may be made to Haying in the 30’s (Cancer Support Society) ℅ 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com

GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677

09/15/2025

BRERTTON, Matilda

On September 14, 2025, Matilda “Girlie” Brertton of Saddle Lake, Alberta passed away at the age of 60 years. She is survived by her children, CJ Brertton (Nakita), Lyle “Beanz” Brertton, Melody “Pretty” Favel, Angel Favel, Starline “Big Doo” Cryer, Lloyd Quinney & Ricky Cryer; grandchildren, Noah, Nolan, Easton, Talayla, Talon “John”, Kinsley, Gabby & Lyle Jr.; siblings, Carolyn Steinhauer (Buddy), Jason Steinhauer, Rita Favel, Coreen Crane, Janice Cryer, Victoria White, Thomas Quinney & Ira Swindler (Max Horse); kokum, Barbara Moses; special aunties, Gloria Moosewah & Mavis (Robert) Dasilva; special uncles, Victor Houle, Brian Large, Cameron Mason (Cynthia Quinney); numerous other relatives & friends. Matilda was predeceased by her son, Lindsay Brertton; parents, Austin Quinney & Bertha Brertton; brothers, Colin & William Brertton, William Quinney, Phillip Favel, Tony Quinney; sister, Connie Jackson; special aunties, Bella Favel & Rita Quinney; uncles, Tony Brertton, John Brertton, Emile Brertton & Lindsay Brertton; kokum, Florence Large. A Wake will be held on Monday, September 22 (leaving Grace Gardens at 2:00 p.m.) &Tuesday, September 23 at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. Pastor Linda Burns will be officiating with interment in United Church Cemetery, Saddle Lake. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfunerlachapel.com

GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 - 51 Street, St Paul AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677

09/14/2025

CRANE, Barbara

On September 11, 2025, Mrs. Barbara Crane of St. Paul, formerly of Saddle Lake, Alberta passed away at the age of 60 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Kevin Hiscock; children, Ashley Waskahat, Brandon Waskahat (Cheyenne Large), Samantha Waskahat, Whitney Waskahat & Mika Waskahat; 13 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild; siblings, Dennis, Gloria (Gordon), Brian (Claudia), Donald (Brenda), Mavis, Charles, Jason (Nancy), Sharon & Patrick Crane, Patricia & Georgina Oseemeemow; numerous other relatives & friends. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Emery Littlecrane & Rosie Crane; brother, Ralph Crane; grandson, Trayson Waskahat; mother-in-law, Lorna Hiscock. A Wake will be held on Tuesday, September 16 (Leaving Grace Gardens at 11:00 a.m.) & Wednesday, September 17 at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre with interment in United Church Cemetery, Saddle Lake. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com

GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677

09/12/2025

KUHN, Gordon

It is with great sadness that the family of Gordon Walter Kuhn announce his passing at home on September 9, 2025 at the age of 82 years surrounded by family.

Gordon will be missed by his wife of almost 60 years, Sharon (nee Dobson); daughters, Susan Frame (Grant) & Sheila Donovan (Tedman); grandchildren, Gareth Frame, Kieran Frame (Kayla), Bronwyn Frame (Skyler), Parke Donovan, Addie Donovan & Caitlynn Donovan (Paul Mabbott); & great-granddaughter, Ruby Mabbott; along with numerous extended family members and friends. Gordon was predeceased by his parents, Walter & Adina Kuhn; & brothers, Howard & Norman Kuhn.

The family are grateful to the Elk Point Homecare Team and the Palliative Care Team for their assistance in caring for Gordon the last weeks of his life, and to his many family members & friends who visited or messaged with Gordon in the last few weeks. He enjoyed reliving memories & sharing stories about his life with all of you. If those memories involved family, hunting or antiques, it was even better.

Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Gordon’s life will be held on October 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Elk Point Seniors Centre (Pioneer Circle), Elk Point. If desired, donations may be made to the Haying in the 30’s (Cancer Support Society) c/o 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com

GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677

09/10/2025

OUELLETTE, Helena

Helena Laura Ouellette, born on August 16, 1942 in St. Paul, AB, passed away surrounded by her family on September 8, 2025 at the age of 83 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Andy; children, Mona & Alcide (Lisa); grandchildren, Michelle Jaegli, Tyler Ouellette-Fitz, Daniel (Melodie) & Dylan; great-granddaughter, Malaya Jaegli; siblings, Rachelle (Bruce) Byer, Florence Wi******er (Fritz), Michel Bergeron (Peggy), Germaine Bergeron (Wanda), Daniel Bergeron (Cecilia) & Dolores (Darrin) Kirk; sister-in-law, Cecile Bergeron; numerous nieces, nephews & in-laws. Helena was predeceased by her 2 sons, Guy & Daniel; grandson, Curtis Jaegli; parents, Leopold & Simone Bergeron; 2 brothers, Henri & Gerard; son-in-law, Glenn Warrilow. Cremation has taken place. The family will be hosting a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Laurent Roman Catholic Church, Brosseau. Reverend Father Emmanuel Omeohanna will be the celebrant with inurnment in the church cemetery. Lunch & fellowship to follow at the Brosseau Community Hall. Helena was very involved in the community & worked for home care for many years. If desired, donations may be made to St. Paul Community Health Services - Home Care ℅ 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677

09/10/2025

ORYSHCHUK, Mike

On September 8, 2025, Mr. Mike Oryshchuk of Elk Point, passed away at the age of 87 years. He is survived by his special friend, Vivian Williams; sister, Katherine Shymkiw; sisters-in-law, Joyce Oryshchuk & Florence (Orest) Drobot; nieces & nephews, Tracy (Allan) Loughran, Blain (Sellena) Oryshchuk, Rebecca Jankovic & Deanna (Jonathan) Brady; great-nieces & nephews, Tyler (Kendra), Dylon (Jenna), Jarred (Sarah), Michael, Scott (Jasmine), Kelty, Jackson & Brydee-Lea; great-great-nieces, Lennyn, Rowyn, Josie & Blakelynn; numerous other nieces & nephews on Elsie’s side. Mike was predeceased by his wife, Elsie; parents, Peter & Annie Oryshchuk; brothers, James (Edna) & John; nephews, Blake Oryschuk & Nick Jankovic; mother & father-in-law, Mike & Helen Trach. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Elk Point Seniors Centre (Pioneer Circle), Elk Point. Pastor Kelly Sibley will be officiating with inurnment in Elk Point East Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to Haying in the 30’s (Cancer Support Society) or Elk Point Palliative Care Society ℅ 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.

GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 – 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1, 780-645-2677

09/05/2025

CARDINAL, Sherri Lee

On September 1, 2025, Sherri Lee Cardinal of Saddle Lake, Alberta passed away at the age of 44 years. She is survived by her children, Electra Large & Fearless Flight; mother, Cindy Cardinal; Step-dad, Shane Logan; brothers, Jessie Logan, Kale Logan & Brent Huppie; sisters, Amelia Makokis, Colleen Cardinal, Candace Hiscock, Jodie Sierzycki, Shauna Lapatak, Tammy Mahigan, Jamie Budgell, Jasmine Whiskeyjack, Crystal Wildcat & Martina Quinney; grandmother, Mary Anne Redcrow; aunt, Lisa Cardinal; uncle, Jeremy (Jamie) Hunter; traditional aunts, Roxanne Cutknife, Mona Cardinal, Anita Cardinal & Mary Jane Cardinal; great-aunt, Joyce Stamp; nieces & nephews, Cassidy, Sassha, Bethany, Jorja, Brendan, Anthony, Joshua & Myles. Sherri was predeceased by her father, Wade Huppie; grandfather, Raymond Cardinal; great-grandparents, Pat & Thelma Redcrow, Matthew & Rachel Cardinal; great-uncles, Mickey Redcrow & Melvin Redcrow; Godmother, Bernice Redcrow; & many other loved ones. A Wake will be held on Sunday, September 7 (Leaving Grace Gardens at 3:00 p.m.) & Monday, September 8 at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. A Traditional Funeral Service led by Elders will be held on Tuesday, September 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre with interment in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Saddle Lake. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com

GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677

08/28/2025

GADWA, Tyson Gordon

On August 24, 2025, Tyson Gordon Gadwa of Kehewin, Alberta passed away at the age of 24 years. He is survived by his children, Kimona & Kaison; mother of his children, Kaira Gouthro; mother, Martina Quinney; father, Gordon (Dayna) Gadwa; siblings, Tallyn, Trayden, Victoria, Elisabeth, Tytus, Taber, Tezra & Toryn Gadwa, Dorian Quinney, Tiara Quinney, Brianna Quinney-Cardinal, Aniasha Quinney-Cardinal, Damian Quinney-Cardinal, Azhton Crane and James Quinney; maternal grandmother, Victoria White; maternal grandfather, Raymond Quinney Sr.; paternal grandmother, Audrey Steinhauer; paternal grandfather, Gordon Gadwa Sr.; grandparents, Dwayne & Donna Yaremkevich; great-grandmother, Margaret White. Tyson was predeceased by his maternal great-grandfather, Julian White Sr; paternal great-grandmother, Angelina Badger. A Wake will be held on Saturday, August 30 at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake (leaving Grace Gardens at 11:00 a.m.). A Wake will be held on Sunday, August 31 at Kehewin School Gym, Kehewin (leaving Saddle Lake at 1:00 p.m.). A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Kehewin School Gym, Kehewin with interment in Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kehewin. Pastor Josh Bateman will be officiating. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com

GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677

08/28/2025

LAPOINTE, Jeffrey

On August 26, 2025, Jeffrey Lapointe of St. Paul, Alberta passed away at the age of 39 years. He is survived by his aunt, Rose Kostyniuk (Al Burak) & her children, Trisha Kostyniuk (daughters, Kendra & Kate-Lynn Mackenzie), Russell Denny Kostyniuk, Dave Richard (Shannon) Kostyniuk (daughters, Ella & Sasha); aunt, Verona Lea Flanders & her children, Jennifer Van der Hoek & Brett (Jessica) Flanders & their families; aunt, Marie-Claire (John) Lapointe; uncles, Lorne Melin, Maurice Lapointe & Guy (Ingel) Lapointe; case worker, Korrol Eddingfield. Jeffrey was predeceased by his brother, Michael; parents, Denis & Lura. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 5 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel, St. Paul with Reverend Duane Grant officiating. Cremation has taken place with inurnment in St. Bernard Roman Catholic Cemetery, Lafond to be held at a later date. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com

GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677

08/27/2025

WAITHE, Shelley (nee Orlecki)

The last of 13 children, of George and Genia Orlecki of Two Hills, Alberta, Shelley (nee: Orlecki) Waithe passed on Oct 25, 2024 in the presence of her two sons, Tom and Michael; and five years after the passing of her husband of 67 years, Thomas Joseph Waithe. Mom leaves a lifetime of family, friends, and adventures traveling around the world and volunteering at the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop. She will be greatly missed by her four grandchildren - Thomas, David, Rebecca, and William; as well as daughters-in-law, Sandra and Margot. She will be laid to rest in St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, Luzan-Toporiwtzi, with other members of the Orlecki family. We know our mom is busy now, reuniting with family and cooking up a storm.

Travel well Mom, we will miss you always.

GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677

08/23/2025

WHITE, Michael

On August 19, 2025, Michael Thomas White, a devoted father, cherished uncle, and beloved brother passed away at the age of 45 years. He was born on September 10, 1979 in St Paul, Alberta to Eric and Maryrose White. He is survived by his loving companion, Tia Scanie; children, Dade, Jayden, Taneil, Michael Jr, Nathan, Braxton & Tom; step-children, Aubrey, Aurora, Audric, Aulaya & Aularic; granddaughters, Lilth & Lovelle; siblings, Carol Cardinal, Eric (Jody) White of Saddle Lake, Bernard & Clifford Fryingpan of Frog Lake, Elaine Moyah of Vancouver, Janice Perry of Bonnyville, Tracy Swan of Cold Lake, Erica White of Calgary, Charmaine Cross of Frog Lake, Kagney (Steve) Soloway of Cold Lake & Eileen White of Saddle Lake; numerous nieces & nephews. Michael was predeceased by his parents, Eric & Maryrose White; brothers, Wayne & Fabian; maternal grandparents, Thomas & Mary Louise Moyah; paternal grandparents, Michael & Velma White. A Wake will be held on Monday, August 25 at Norman C. Quinney Careers Centre, Frog Lake (leaving Grace Gardens at 10:00 a.m.). A Wake will be held on Tuesday, August 26 at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake (leaving Frog Lake at 11:00 a.m.). A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake with interment in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Saddle Lake. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com

GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677

08/22/2025

LABRIE, Colette

On August 20, 2025, Colette Labrie of St. Paul, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 68 years with her loving family by her side after a long fought battle against cancer. She is survived and will be missed by her best friend, Colette (aka Tim) Johnson of Amisk, AB; siblings, Claude, Leo (Marlene), Real (Lorraine), twin sister Lucette (Brian) Cottell & Rhea (Calvin) Vollrath; sister-in-law, Margaret; special nieces, nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews; and all those whose lives she touched. Colette was predeceased by her parents, Clarence & Simone; and brother, Eric “Taboo”. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 29 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Cathedral, St. Paul. Reverend Father Andrew Schoenberger will be the celebrant with interment in St. Edouard Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Edouard. If desired, donations may be made to Haying in the 30’s (Cancer Support Society) ℅ 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online or view the service via livestream, please visit Colette’s obituary page at www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com. A recording of the service will also be available.

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