Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 and

Lawrence Kathan

Lawrence Everett Kathan of Norquay, Saskatchewan, formerly of Ryley, Camrose, Hay Lakes and Gleniffer Lake, passed away on December 20, 2021. He was born to Richard and Thelma Blakley in Ryley, Alberta, and raised by Albert and Thelma Kathan. He was predeceased by his parents Thelma and Albert Kathan; father Richard Blakley; and brother Roger Kathan.

He will be missed by his brother Glen Blakley (Lorraine); Diane Goodwin, Sandy Kathan and Mary Suchy; daughter Karen, son Kevin, daughter Cheryl (Todd), daughter Loriann (Corey), and stepdaughter Chrys (Kurt); grandchildren Naomi, Leah (Brandon), Tori, Sarah, Aaron, Jonas, Kelsey, Rane, Soren, Timothy and Morgan; and great-grandchildren Arora and Haeleah.

Lawrence had three loves in his life. He first married Diane Skoglund on December 15, 1962, and they had four children Karen, Kevin, Cheryl and Loriann. Lawrence married Sandy Helmer on April 4, 1981; and in 2017; Lawrence moved to Saskatchewan to be with Mary.

Lawrence worked for The Bethany Group for many years before moving to Hay River, where he worked for Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation, then at the Government of NWT as a Stocks Coordinator for NWT Liquor Commission. He retired in 2002, and he and Sandy moved to Calgary, where he drove school bus and eventually moved on to training school bus drivers. He and Sandy then moved to Gleniffer Lake to enjoy retirement and spent their winters in Yuma.

While in Hay River, Lawrence umpired ball in the summer and refereed hockey in the winter. He played for several years with the Old Timers. He was referee-in-chief for NWT for many years, scheduling and holding clinics for referees, and travelling all through the north to hold clinics and oversee tournaments. He was named Sportsman of the Year while in Hay River.

Lawrence was an accomplished wood carver; it was a real passion for him. He loved to give his creations to friends and family.

Lawrence struggled over the last years with his health and was very fortunate to have Mary by his side to love and take care of him.

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Bonnie O’Neil

Bonnie O’Neil of Camrose passed away on December 19, 2021, at the age of 61 years.

She is survived by her children Brier and Brenna; grandchildren Chanel, Parker, Hailey, Kaydence and Hunter; and her siblings Bill, John, Cindy, Darcy and Linda. She was predeceased by her parents John O’Neil and Marie Smith.

A private celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

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Joyce Lorraine Jonson

Joyce Lorraine Jonson of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the age of 92 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons Darrell (Karen) Jonson of Camrose, and Rod (Fay) Jonson of Peace River; daughter-in-law Norma Jonson of Camrose; siblings Marlene Forre of Camrose, and Russ (Diane) Olson of Red Deer; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Joyce was predeceased by her husband Walter; son Dwain; grandson Brent; brothers Slim Olson and Larry Olson; and sister Lorna Forre.

At Joyce’s request, no formal service will be held.

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Stepan Didusenko

Stepan was born in Penkovka, Ukraine on September 19, 1939, to parents Evdokim and Maria Didusenko. He passed away peacefully on December 20, 2021, at the age of 82. He leaves behind his wife Efrosinia; children Laryssa (Leonid), Vasiliy (Tatyana), Maria (Andrey), Oksana (Andrey), Stepan (Natalya), Nickolay (Dina), Vladimir (Svetlana), Natalia (Andrey), Valentina (Victor), Viktor (Lea) and Dina (Alexander); 73 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

Dad lost his father to war at the young age of five. He was raised by his mother, alongside his younger brother. He met his wife in church and they married on April 23, 1963. In 1989, Mom and Dad left Ukraine and immigrated with the kids to provide a better life here in North America.

Dad loved his wife very much. He took immense pride in the family he made with her. He also loved to fish. Some of his favourite times were spent on the water with a fishing rod in his hand. Visiting, sharing stories and lecturing were all things he enjoyed to do. Dad was the most vibrant when surrounded by family and friends.

Mostly, Dad loved God. He was very passionate about reading his Bible and sharing the Word of God with others. He will be missed by many.

A funeral service was held on Friday, December 24, 2021, in Tofield, Alberta.

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