We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our amazing mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, Linda Mill, on February 26, 2025. Grammy, as she was affectionately known, left us far too soon at the age of 77.
Linda was the heart and soul of our family. She raised two daughters, Jodie and Jackie (Barcley), in a happy and loving home. She was the embodiment of love and strength, always there with open arms and an open heart. Grammy’s greatest joy were her six grandchildren – Avery, Amy, Nolan, Nickolas, Hilary and Ally, and their laughter, achievements and milestones were a source of great pride and joy. She cherished every moment spent with them and especially loved family holidays and gatherings.
Linda was a people person known for her sense of humour and kind heart. Her infectious warmth and laughter touched the lives of many people and she will be dearly missed. Linda was a loyal and dedicated Safeway employee for 52 years with no plans of retiring.

Please join us to celebrate Linda’s life on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1 p.m. at The Robin Hood Centre, 141 Broadway Blvd, Sherwood Park, Alberta.

It is with a broken heart and extreme sadness that we, the family of Shelley announce the passing unexpectedly after fighting a courageous battle against health issues for the past several months. Shelley will always be remembered as the beautiful wife & best friend of 25 years to Ben, loving mother to Jason and Mathew; caring stepmother to Jesse; proudest Gigi to Kristian; and great sister to Jeff and Terry.

Shelley, my heart belonged to you yesterday, today and will forever
Shelley, how lucky I am to have someone that makes saying goodbye for now, so painfully difficult
Shelley, my heart holds a special place that no one else will ever replace
Shelley, I love you, always have and always will
Shelley, we will be together again someday somewhere
Love you and miss you so very much
Yours forever, Ben

A Celebration of Shelley’s Life will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00PM at Simply Cremations and Funeral Services, 5224 99 St NW, Edmonton. Please be aware this is a small venue, however we will be streaming the service live at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7808184716?pwd=Z2h5emc4NVI0NlJnZHZ2Uk9jcDZpUT09&omn=86901258215

Meeting ID: 780 818 4716
Passcode: 6PBgBX

Donations in memory of Shelley may be made in trust to her only grandson, Kristian, for his future education. This was a future dream Shelley had for Kristian, please help us fulfill this dream.

Esther Arlene Horney, age 95, died March 1, 2025, at the Saint Joseph’s Hospice in Edmonton.
She was born April 4, 1929, in Freewater, Oregon, to Jacob and Lydia Ruff.
Esther moved to Chilliwack, B.C., where she found employment in the hop fields, and eventually married her husband Lloyd Horney there in 1949. The couple then moved to Valleyview, Alberta where they resided for 30 years, and then to Grande Prairie, Alberta.
She enjoyed playing BINGO, listening to country music, playing cards, and watching curling and the Blue Jays.
Esther is survived by her daughters, Linda (Dana), Terri (Stan), son Tom (Verna), and several grand and great and great great grand children as well as her niece Kelly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, brother, Don, sister Ruby and nephew, Wes.
Over the years Esther has received an incredible amount of support so that she could live and thrive in the various communities that she resided. It truly does take an entire team, and the family would like to take this opportunity to thank individuals as well as the numerous teams that have supported Esther along the way. A huge thank you to Joanne Stewart NP who provided excellent medical care while she resided in Grande Prairie. Further thanks to the entire team at Heritage Lodge (Grande Prairie) where she resided for 16 years. Our sincerest gratitude to the team at Seniors Outreach who helped her for many years by completing her taxes. In addition to this, we extend our gratitude to the entire team at Whitecourt Manor (Whitecourt) as well as the team at Lifestyle Options on Whitemud (Edmonton). Lastly, we would like to thank the Palliative Care team at St. Joseph’s Hospice. Their care, compassion and expertise in her final days will never be forgotten.
At Esther’s request, there will be no funeral service.
If you so desire, donations in her memory can be made to:
Grande Spirit Foundation: www.grandespirit.org or send a cheque to 9503 -102 ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V7G9
Or alternatively,
Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society: gpcare.ca or send cheque to Suite#204, 10134-97ave, Grande Prairie, AB. T8V7X6

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Claude Anctil announce his passing on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the age of 75 years.

Claude will always be missed by his family, wife of 28 years, Louise Tremblay; two children, Denise Anctil (Wayne Paquette) Luc Anctil; step-son, Lee (Paige) Tremblay; three grandchildren, Aimée, Calliope, and Grayson; four brothers, Gilles (Claire), Ronald (Toni), Roger (Jeannine) and Danny (Paulette); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends.

Claude was predeceased by his son, Paul; and his parents, Candide and Théodule.

Keeping with Claude’s wishes, cremation will take place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 at The Broadmoor Golf Course Clubhouse, 2100 Oak St, Sherwood Park, AB.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Claude may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

C’est avec le cœur lourd que la famille de Claude Anctil annonce son décès le vendredi 21 février 2025 à l’âge de 75 ans.
Claude laisse dans le deuil son épouse de 28 ans, Louise Tremblay; deux enfants, Denise Anctil (Wayne Paquette) Luc Anctil; beau-fils, Lee (Paige) Tremblay; trois petits-enfants, Aimée, Calliope et Grayson; quatre frères, Gilles (Claire), Ronald (Toni), Roger (Jeannine) et Danny (Paulette); ainsi que de nombreux neveux, nièces, membres de la famille élargie et de nombreux amis chers.

Claude a été précédé dans la mort par son fils, Paul; et ses parents, Candide et Théodule. Conformément aux volontés de Claude, la crémation aura lieu. Une célébration de la vie aura lieu le samedi 15 mars à 11h au Broadmoor Golf Course Clubhouse. Au lieu de fleurs, des dons à la mémoire de Claude peuvent être faits à l’organisme de bienfaisance de votre choix.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Donald “Don” Neuman announce his peaceful passing on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the age of 89 years.

He will always be missed by his family, three children, Debra (Ed), Greg (Doina) and Shelley; four grandchildren, Brodie (Tim), Landon (Kayla), Kelsey (Cory), and Joel; five great grandchildren, Halia, Keilan, Jayden, Morgan, Claire; one great great granddaughter,Vaia Mae; two sisters, Patricia and Sally; as well as numerous extended family and many dear friends.
Don was predeceased by son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Charmaine; son-in-law, Ken; his parents, as well as the remainder of his siblings.

Don was very proud to have driven bus for Edmonton Transit for over 23 years. He then went on to pursue his own business ventures in Northern Alberta. He was a self taught jack of all trades.
Don’s greatest pride was all the relationships he created in his life and in his last two decades Don enjoyed his home in Millet, Alberta.

Keeping with Don’s wishes, cremation will take place. A celebration of his life will be held on March 29, 2025 at 1:00PM at Glen Park Hall, 49004 RR 274, Leduc County.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity that supports Dementia Research or the charity of one’s choice.

On his own courageous terms, Matthew Lee Evans left us in the early morning of February 17th, 2025. Left to mourn his passing are, his son Ethan, parents Evan and Gisela Evans, brother Shane (Natalie)and nephew Jacob, maternal grandmother Helene Lankoff, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, Ethan’s mother Sherry and his special companion Zoe.

Matthew was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Edward and Violet Evans, maternal grandfather Karl Lankoff, Aunt Ingrid and Uncle Tim MacEachern, Uncle Eric Lankoff, and recently his cousin Steven Hansen.

A Celebration of Matthew’s Life will be held at a later date.

Special thanks to Beaumont Ambulance, Grey Nuns Emergency Department, Val and Frank, Cory, Gus, Kitzia and family, Krista, Stanley and Dana for your kindness and support.

Lindsey Carr
January 24, 1990 – February 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lindsey Carr, who left us far too soon on February 17, 2025, at the age of 35. Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Lindsey’s compassionate spirit, sassy sense of humor, and boundless love for animals touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. A talented and dedicated hairstylist, Lindsey had a gift for making people look and feel their best. Her longtime clients weren’t just customers—they were friends who followed her from salons to her thriving at-home business, where she made everyone feel welcome. Lindsey’s heart was enormous, especially when it came to animals. She spent her life rescuing, fostering, and caring for countless pets, always ensuring they had a loving home. Despite facing the daily challenges of Fibromyalgia, she faced life with strength, humor, and an unbreakable spirit. She will be profoundly missed by her parents, Brenda and Harvey Carr, and her older sister Ashley Carr, along with her many friends, clients, and loved ones.

A Celebration of Lindsey’s Life will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 12:00 – 2:00pm at The Common, 9910 109 St NW, Edmonton. All those who loved Lindsey are welcome to join together as we honor her memory. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lindsey’s honor can be made to Fibromyalgia research or to an animal rescue society of your choice.

Though she is no longer with us, Lindsey’s light, love, and laughter will remain in our hearts forever.

Mae Evelyn Phinney (Perley)
April 13, 1950 – October 29, 2024

It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of our mother Mae Evelyn Phinney (Perley) on October 29, 2024, at the age of 74. Mae was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose presence enriched the lives of all who knew her.

Born on April 13, 1950, Mae dedicated her life to her family and community. She was the proud mother of six children: James Phinney (Joylee), Andrew Phinney (Shaylene), Tara Noel (Greg), Gordon Phinney, Elizabeth Clegg, and Bobbie Phinney. Mae’s love extended to her 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her immeasurable joy.

Mae was a woman of incredible skill, resourcefulness, and talent. Always with a book in hand, she had a deep love for reading and cherished the quiet moments spent with a good story. She was known for her warmth, always welcoming others with open arms. Mae had a gift for sewing and cooking, and her care for others was evident in everything she did. Whether it was lending a helping hand or offering a kind word, she was always there for her loved ones and anyone in need.

Mae leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, compassion, and resilience. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

A celebration of her life will be held for family and friends at 10:00 am, on July 19, 2025, at the LDS Church, 2946 S. Main St. Penticton, BC.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mae’s memory to The Canadian Cancer Society.

Gary Edmond Homan
April 27, 1940 – February 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we, The Homan Family, share the passing of Gary Edmond Homan at the age of 84yrs, who left us suddenly on February 13, 2025.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 57yrs Marlene Homan, his two sons, John Homan and Scott Homan, his daughter, Crystal Gibson; 5 grandchildren (Cameron, Kayla, Nicholas, Hayden and Hayley) as well as 5 great grandchildren (Carter, Logan, Anna, Benjamin and Wells).

He is predeceased by his parents Arnold and Marjorie Homan and siblings Brian Homan and Diane Vickers.

Gary was a dedicated and awarded Edmonton Transit Service Operator for 36yrs and long time Amalgamated Transit Union member for over 50yrs. A loving husband, father and grandfather who had been able to enjoy his retirement spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as road tripping around Alberta with his wife.

He will be lovingly remembered and forever missed.

In honor of Gary a small Memorial service will be taking place,
March 6, 2025, at 11am
Simply Cremations and Funeral Service Chapel,
5224 99 Street NW,
Edmonton AB

In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of William “Bill” Carveth announce his passing after a brief
illness on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the age of 84 years.

Bill will always be lovingly missed by his family, wife of 52 years, Sirpa; son, Vincent; sister,
Carol Scott; brother, Robert Carveth (Catherine Rayment); as well as nieces, nephews,
extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Marguerite and William Carveth; brothers-in-law, Richard
Scott, and Simo J. Nurme.

Bill will be remembered as an internationally recognized mechanical design engineer and author of numerous patents. He had a love for conceptualizing and making useful items with his hands. Most of all, Bill’s family will miss his kindness, warmth, and gentle loving nature.

Keeping with Bill’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Edmonton Humane Society.