Northern Lights Funeral Chapel

03/04/2026

Joan Edith Dennison, Mother, Wife, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and friend, passed away March 3, 2026 at the Age of 83.
Joan was born to parents George Hillis Dennison and Winnifred Edith Mitchell on June 13th 1942, in Brandon, Manitoba. She had one brother, James Arthur (Jim) who predeceased her in 2000.
She married Morris Leon Law in 1965. Together, they raised four daughters: Cheryl (Erik Naglis), Patti Law, Tracy Law, and Tanya (Kerry Seamons).
In her youth, Joan was a Majorette and roller-skater. In fact, roller-skating was her and Morris’s first date.
Joan was a great baker. Not much of a cook; she mostly left that to Morris. She was well known for her dinner rolls and Ugly Cookies. Not ugly, but delicious. She also loved curling and softball. She also enjoyed dancing and won a dance competition while eight months pregnant with Tracy.
She was a member of the Lions Club. She also returned to high school in 1987 to get her diploma and graduated alongside her youngest daughter, Tanya. She continued her education and became a book keeper.
Joan loved to crochet, mainly afghans, and made many cross-stitch projects. She was a voracious reader and usually had a book wherever she went. She loved to travel and spent 3 years in Germany, travelling in Europe with the family while Morris was in the Service. She also travelled Canada and the USA. Joan enjoyed doing genealogy and completed countless records in German and English. She transcribed close to a million names. Allowing others, who were in search of their ancestors’, greater accessibility.

She was predeceased by her Mother, Winnifred Edith Mitchell Dennison, her Father George Hillis Dennison, and her brother, James Arthur Dennison.
She will be missed by her husband, Morris Law, of 61 years; four daughters and their spouses Cheryl (Erik Naglis), Patti Law, Tracy Law, and Tanya (Kerry Seamons); nephew, James (Rainy) Dennison; fourteen grandchildren, Leah Naglis, Meaghan (Dallin Blum), Kaitlyn (Brian Henderson), Lyndon (Jasmin) Naglis, Braedan (Kat) Naglis, Cassandra Knight, Myatt White, Kevin (Thea) Goobie, Nicole (Rowan) Rutlege, Colin (Shelby) Dubeau, Alexander Dubeau, Kelsey Seamons, Kyler Seamons, Kaden Seamons; nine great-grandchildren, Carter, Mason, Sydney, Piper, Finn, Ainsley, Charlie, Henry and Penny; as well as many friends, cousins, nephews and nieces.
A memorial will be held in the spring. Date to be announced.

~Respectfully submitted by the Law family

03/04/2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Dakota “Cody” Cree Gadwa announces her unexpected passing on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the age of 32 years.

Dakota is lovingly remembered by her children: Eugene Jr. Lameman, Kodan Chase Gadwa, Keanu Kingsley Gadwa, Cadence Helena Gadwa; parents: Tracy Gadwa & Henry Watchmaker; siblings: Tyler Gadwa, Brontay Gadwa, Brayden Gadwa, Phoenix Gadwa, Storm Watchmaker, Sunshine Gadwa; Godmother: Charlene Gadwa; Goddaughter: Ajiah Gadwa; kokoms & mosoms: Helen Gadwa, Lillian Gadwa, Angie Gadwa, Florence Gadwa, Clifford Gadwa, Eric Gadwa; aunts & uncles: Rosalyn Gadwa, April Gadwa, Dewey Gadwa, Ross Gadwa, Dayton Gadwa, Dale Gadwa; as well as numerous other extended relatives & friends.

Dakota was predeceased by numerous family members: Gustave Gadwa, Mary Gadwa, Dwayne Gadwa, Roxanne Faithful, Linda Gadwa, Erica Gadwa, Clint Gadwa, Sheryl Gadwa.

2-day Wake, Thursday & Friday, March 5 & 6, 2026, Kehewin
Recreation Centre, Kehewin Cree Nation.

Funeral Service, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., Kehewin Recreation Centre with interment to follow at St. Joesph’s Cemetery, Kehewin.

03/04/2026

On Monday February 23, 2026 Stewart “Beasts” Janvier of Cold Lake First Nations passed away at home at the age of 73 years.

Stewart is lovingly remembered by his siblings: Moses Janvier, Sylvia Hackett, Wilma Janvier, Ruby Mattson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Stewart is predeceased by his parents: Moise & Adeline Janvier; brothers: Wilson, Bernard, George; sisters: Alma, Lydia, Melanie, Sonia; infant brothers: Clifford, Lawrence, Richard.

Wake, Monday, March 2, 2026 (leaving Northern Lights Funeral Chapel, Bonnyville at 1:00 p.m.), Cold Lake First Nations Spiritual Centre.

Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., St. Raphael Catholic Church, Cold Lake First Nations with interment to follow at the Cold Lake First Nations Community Cemetery.

03/04/2026

On Sunday, February 15, 2026 Wilhelmine “Willie” Butler passed away peacefully at the Bonnyville Healthcare Centre after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 83 years.

Willie is now in the loving arms of her husband: Melvin Butler; children: Kathy Butler & Tim Butler; parents: Lydia & Newton “Ray” Fels; sisters: Arabelle, Cora; brothers: Fred, Lloyd, Cecil, Francis, Les; nephews: Harold Fels, Charles Fels.

Willie is lovingly survived by her grandchildren: Ashley Butler (Larry), Serena Butler (Sanny), Dion Butler, Richard Gladue, sister: Evelyn McDougal; brother-in-law: John Tourangeau; nephew: Mark Tourangeau (Marla); as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will take place at Duclos Cemetery, Ardmore, Alberta at a later date.

02/12/2026

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026 the family of Rosie Agnes Martial announces her peaceful passing at the age of 86 years.

Rosie is lovingly survived by her spouse: George Beaulieu; 6 children: Bobby Martial, Barry (Dorothy) Martial, Janice Cutarm, Allen (Janice) Martial, Doug Martial, Laura Roasting; 14 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; 2 siblings: Frank Charland, Irene Charland; as well as numerous extended family.

Rosie was predeceased by her son: Ervin Martial; grandsons: Julian Cutarm, Floyd Jr. Roasting; siblings: Rod Charland, Edna Minoose, Theresa Minoose, Charlie Charland, Rene Charland, Annie Dopson.

Wake, Thursday, February 12, 2026 (leaving Northern Lights Funeral Chapel, Bonnyville at 2:00 p.m.), Cold Lake First Nations Spiritual Centre.

Mass of Christian Burial, Friday February 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., St. Raphael's Roman Catholic Church, Cold Lake First Nations.

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Kelly Janvier passed away in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 51 years.

Kelly is lovingly survived by his spouse: Jennifer Fiddler; mother: Annie (Terry) Cobourne; father: Allen Gladue; second mother’s: Cindy (Jim) Wilder, Grace Janvier; 7 children: Angelica Julien, Kane Desjarlais, Tristen Jacko, Kelly Jacko, Katrina Lander, Jakob Berland, Adam Blackman; 4 step-children; 7 grandchildren: Harrietta Favel-Desjarlais, Kenyan Favel-Desjarlais, Landon Julien, Julie Favel-Desjarlais, Kane Favel-Desjarlais, Kaynian Favel-Desjarlais, Oaklan Jacko; 8 siblings: Timothy Janvier, Kirk Janvier, Terry Cobourne, Mary (Scott) Woodman, Brandi Logan, April Lajimodiere, Shawn Aullotte, Allen Berland; 2 step-siblings: Allen Cobourne, Tammy Peter; 3 adoptive siblings: Tracey Janvier, Tara Janvier, Norman Janvier;
as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

Kelly was predeceased by his granddaughter: Kelly-Ann Favel-Desjarlais; siblings: Eric Stonechild, Vernon Calliou, Doris Calliou; paternal grandparents: Edward & Maggie Gladue; maternal grandparents: Narcisse “Pete” & Dorothee Janvier.

2 day Wake, Saturday (leaving Northern Lights Funeral Chapel, Bonnyville at 1:00 p.m.) & Sunday, February 14 & 15, 2026 at Cold Lake First Nations Spiritual Centre, Cold Lake First Nations.

Funeral Service, Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., St. Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church, Cold Lake First Nations with interment to follow at the Cold Lake First Nations Community Cemetery.

02/11/2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Tony Blyan of Elizabeth Metis Settlement, Alberta announce his passing on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 48 years.

Tony is lovingly remembered by his partner: Ashley Auigbelle; children: Rita Auigbelle, Jaystin Blyan, Shanae Blyan, Jayda Lapratt, Jayla Lapratt, Brody Blyan, Shyleah Lapratt, Oshea Bellrose; grandson: Koven Manichoose; mother: Laurie (Donald) Collins; father: Russell Patenaude; siblings: Angelica (Justin), Lizzie, Mandy; grandparents: Emile and Edna, Madeline Blyan; niece: Michelle Cardinal; sisters-in-law: Carolyn Lafleche, Chasity Auigbelle.

Tony was predeceased by his brother: David Collins; maternal grandfather: Louie Blyan; auntie: Marlene Cardinal; uncles: Harlan, Lewis and Richard Blyan.

Wake Friday, February 13, 2026 (leaving Northern Lights Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m.) Elizabeth Settlement Community Hall.

Funeral Service, Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00 am, Elizabeth Settlement Community Hall

02/09/2026

Stella Mary was born to Mike & Mary Hnatyshyn at Ituna, Saskatchewan on August 2, 1936 and passed away at the Bonnyville Healthcare Centre surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the age of 89 years.

Stella grew up and attended school in Ituna, later finding employment as a nurses aid in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. This would be where she met the love of her life, Thomas. They were married on November 27, 1954 in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. They were blessed with six children residing in Calgary, Alberta, where they raised them.

Stella will be dearly missed by her 6 children: Clifford (Patsy) Lomenda of Calgary, AB, Karen Lomenda of Calgary, AB, Lorraine (Tim) Trafford of Pierceland, SK, Sandra (Randy) Stolz of Acadia Valley, AB, Tim Lomenda of Bonnyville, AB, Pat (Stan) Smith of Bonnyville, AB; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 2 siblings: Joe Hnatyshyn, Geraldine Zilavec; sister-in-law: Viola Hnatyshyn.

Stella loved cooking for her family and friends and will be remembered for her love of sewing as her hands were rarely still, often creating beautiful quilts for family & friends.

Stella was predeceased by her loving husband: Thomas Lomenda (June 16, 2017); parents: Mary & Mike Hnatyshyn; brothers: Allen & Leo Hnatyshyn; sister-in-law: Judy Hnatyshyn.

In lieu of flowers memorial tributes in memory of Stella may be sent to the Bonnyville & District SPCA.

Prayer Service, Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., Northern Lights Funeral Chapel, Bonnyville with cremation to follow. Inurnment to take place at a later date, Saamis Prairie View Cemetery, Medicine Hat, Alberta.

Web: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bonnyville-and-district-spca-society-for-the-prevention/

E-Transfer: bonnyvillespcaexec@gmail.com

02/03/2026

On Friday, January 30, 2026 Leonard Badger of Kehewin Cree Nation passed away peacefully at home at the age of 75 years.

Leonard is lovingly survived by his children: Loryanne Badger, Gale Marie Morin, Adrienne Badger, Andrea Badger, Jennifer Dion (Randy); 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; siblings: Gordon Gadwa, Norman Badger (Irene), Glen Badger, Allen Badger, Richard Badger (Joanne), Irwin Badger; as well as numerous other relatives.

Leonard was predeceased by his daughter: Lee-Ann John; grandchildren: Chaz Badger-Batoche, Caleb & Gabriel Cardinal; parents: Thomas & Angeline Badger; siblings: Roland, Margaret, Wilma, Lillian, Florence, Lewis.

Wake, Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (leaving Northern Lights Funeral Chapel, Bonnyville at 1:00 p.m.), Leonard’s residence, House #148, Kehewin Cree Nation.

Funeral Service, February 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., Leonard’s residence, House #148. Cremation to follow.

02/03/2026

On Wednesday, January 28, 2026 George Stanley at the age of 71 years old, passed away with the comfort of his family by his side in Edmonton, Alberta.

George leaves to mourn the mother of his children: Diane Arcand;
children: Lorna Arcand (Warren), Rudy Stanley, Travis Stanley; grandchildren: Rayden Lalonde, Hayden Stanley, Tyson Stanley, Tyrus Stanley, Cauis Stanley, Arnez Arcand, Sharnez Arcand, Monroe Arcand, Sharon Frayn, Cory Saddleback, Trevor Northwest; Goddaughter: Shawna Bruno; brothers: Harvey F. Stanley, Ernest J. Stanley (Shirley), Louis A. Stanley; sisters: Martha R. Cardinal, Joyce E. Gladue, Mary E. Stanley (David); as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Welcoming George at Heaven’s Gate is his daughter: Shar Dawn Arcand; grandson: Dalton Halfe-Arcand; parents: Richard & Elizabeth Stanley; sisters: Violet Stanley, Barbara Irene Stanley; nephews: Mitch Rattlesnake, Joseph Stanley, Warren Cardinal; niece: Daisey Gladue, Lisa Gladue; brothers-in-law: John Cardinal, Brian Gladue; as well as numerous other family and friends.

Wake, Tuesday February 3 & Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (leaving Northern Lights Funeral Chapel, Bonnyville at 3:00 p.m.) Norman C. Quinney Careers & Education Centre, Frog Lake First Nation.
Funeral Service, Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Clear Water Lake Cemetery, Frog Lake First Nation.

01/28/2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Lilith Eskilson Daniels-Dion White announces her sudden passing on January 13, 2026. She was 5 years old.

Lilith was a beautiful, gentle soul full of light and joy. She had a kind generous heart, was a friend to everyone, and deeply loved. Lilith was a perfect student, loved cuddly bears, singing and dancing. Her light and warmth touched everyone around her,
and will be forever missed.

Lilith will be forever loved by her parents: Morrigan Daniels- Dion (Chase) and Jayden White (Tanis); her baby sister: Charlie Ray Daniels-Dion; maternal grandmother: Sheila Daniels-Dion; paternal grandmothers: Alita Eskilson, Tia Scanie; chapans: Tommy Eskilson, Floyd Soloway, Agnes Dion; uncles: Justice, Frederick, Corbet, Zach, Dade, Michael Jr., Nathan, Braxton, Tom; aunts: Justine and Taneil; numerous great aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Lilith was predeceased by her grandfather: Charles W. Daniels; mosom: Michael Thomas White; chapan: Gabe Dion; great grandfather: Charles A. Daniels; great grandmothers: Rose Chalifoux, Virginia Soloway, and Mary-Rose White; great-great grandfather: Thomas Moyah.

2 day Wake, Thursday & Friday, January 29 & 30, 2026, New Horizon Centre, Frog Lake Field House, Frog Lake First Nation.
Funeral Service, Saturday, New Horizon Centre, Frog Lake Field House, at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Cemetery, Frog Lake First Nation.