Official obituary notices and guestbooks published by the city’s daily newspaper are hosted digitally on Edmonton Journal Remembering.
If you are trying to find a specific recently deceased individual from Edmonton, Strathcona County, or the surrounding capital region, the following public notices are among those published in the paper this week:
Recent Edmonton Journal Notices (May 2026)
Individual Lifespan Notable Details
Stan C. Anderson 1941 – 2026 Resident of Spruce Grove. Followed in his father’s footsteps to spend over 65 years building homes in the greater Edmonton area. Passed away on May 13.
George Edward “Ed” Trott 1930 – 2026 Born in Lacombe, he spent his adult life in Edmonton. Passed away on May 18. He leaves behind his children, grandchildren, and extended family.
William “Bill” Bristow 1944 – 2026 Passed away on May 1 after a purposeful life. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Debbie, alongside his children and grandchildren.
Gerald Douglas “Bud” Salloum 1930 – 2026 Passed away at the age of 96. His family notes that he would describe his long life and joy in one word: “Fantastic!”
Stefia “Nana” Fossbakken 1924 – 2026 Passed away peacefully on May 12 at the remarkable age of 102 years. Survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Jean Mar 1927 – 2026 Born in Edmonton, her family temporarily relocated to China in 1937, where they survived the severe hardships of WWII before returning home to Alberta. Passed away on May 13.
John Huber Sr. 1932 – 2026 Passed away peacefully on May 12, just one day prior to celebrating his 94th birthday.
Joseph “Joe” Wasylycia 1933 – 2026 Born in Myrnam, Alberta, he lived and worked for decades across Edmonton and Spruce Grove. Passed away peacefully on May 11, one month after his 93rd birthday.
Union & Brotherhood Memorials
The Edmonton Journal also carries dedicated fraternal notifications for local trades and union workers. This week, the officers and members of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 488 published remembrance notices for three of their late brothers:
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Oskar Nerenberg (37-year member, passed away May 11. Memorial service scheduled for May 23 at Glory Lutheran Church in Sherwood Park).
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Anthony Oswald (8-year member, passed away May 8).
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John J.R. Szvoboda (25-year member, passed away April 23).
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How to Browse or Place a Notice
Searching the Archives: To view full funeral service schedules, send flowers, or leave direct condolences for a grieving family, you can search the complete portal at edmontonjournal.remembering.ca.
Submitting a Notice: Families looking to place a memorial can coordinate directly with the newspaper’s classifieds desk or request that their chosen local provider (such as Park Memorial, Connelly-McKinley, or Serenity Funeral Service) handle the digital submission and print layout formatting on their behalf.
If you are trying to find information on a specific family member, friend, or community member not highlighted above, please reply with their first and last name so I can help you filter the official database records.
