2025 Obituaries & Tributes
POLLON, Gerald Lorne
On March 13, 2026, Mr. Gerald Pollon of Stony Plain, AB passed away at the age of 85.
SYMES, John Calvin
It is with profound sadness that the family of the late John Calvin Symes announce his passing on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the age of 66, after a long battle with kidney disease and heart issues in Edmonton, Alberta. He was surrounded by his sons and family during his final days. Calvin was born in Burgeo, Newfoundland, to Lucy and John Symes.
KRAUSE, Larry Allen
On March 5, 2025, Mr. Larry Krause of Edmonton passed away at the age of 82 years.
MACDONALD, Daniel Alexander
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Dan MacDonald on March 3, 2026, with his family by his side.
ROUSSEAU, Theodore “Ted”
Ted Rousseau, affectionately known as Grampa, passed away peacefully on January 20th surrounded by family in Edmonton, Alberta. Ted is survived by his three children Wendy, Sharon (Gary), Michael (Michelle), and his grandchildren Brandon, Christopher, Shawn, Jessica and Joseph.
MOORE, Barry G.
It is with great sadness that Barry Moore of Red Deer, AB passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 70 years. Barry was predeceased by his parent Lawrence and Ruth.
FINLIN, James Clifford
James (Jim/JC) Clifford Finlin passed away on February 26, 2026, at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. He was 79 years old and lived a full and deeply loved life.
SLEEN, Deborah Diane
Deborah Diane Sleen, born on January 11, 1955, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Deborah carried a spirit of adventure throughout her life, traveling extensively and spending time in places including the United Kingdom and Germany. Her journeys reflected her curiosity, strength, and appreciation for the world around her.
SPOONER, Yukonna Alixe
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Spooner on February 20, 2026, eight days short of her 97th birthday.
LAZARO, Yvonne Florence
Yvonne will be dearly missed by her husband Errol, her daughters: Imelda (Lara), Rose (Jazmeyne, Zion), Rebecca (husband Nino), her son John (Brandyn, Shaylee) as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.