Memorials
Remember our brothers and sisters
HAYDUK, Phil
April 6, 1955 – September 24, 2020
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Phil Hayduk.
We honour Brother Hayduk as a 32-year Member of the IBEW.
A service will be held on October 3, 2020 at 1:00pm at the Family Farm near Vegreville,
please contact Chris Hayduk at 780-915-5603 to RSVP.
LESKOVSKY, Vladimir
July 19, 1948 – September 16, 2020
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness
at the passing of Brother Vladimir Leskovsky.
We honour Brother Leskovsky as a 33-year Member of the IBEW.
A private service will be held.
BOYCHUK, Robert
October 12, 1953 – September 7, 2020
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Robert Boychuk. We honour Brother Boychuk as a 22-year Member of the IBEW.
HABRUN, Delimir
April 27, 1942 – August 30, 2020
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Delimir Habrun. We honour Brother Habrun as a 49-year Member of the IBEW
FLECKNOR, Christopher
January 8, 1969 – August 3, 2020
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Christopher Flecknor. We honour Brother Flecknor as a 17-year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of Chris’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek Hospitality Centre, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Friday, August 14, 2020, please drop in, anytime between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Chris’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.
HERMANUTZ, Larry
January 14, 1946 – May 20, 2020
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Larry Hermanutz.
We honour Brother Hermanutz as a 53-year Member of the IBEW.
Larry Hermanutz - Celebration of Life
Date:Saturday August 22, 2020Time: 1pm to 3pm
Location:Larry’s Family Home - 4232-29 Ave NW Edmonton
LOCKYER, Rodney
November 18, 1954 - April 21, 2020
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Rodney Lockyer. We honour Brother Lockyer as a 39-year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
LAYCOCK, Basil
November 11, 1940 – April 11, 2020
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Basil Laycock. We honour Brother Laycock as a 56-Year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
DOWLING, Arthur
March 23, 1927 – March 25, 2020
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Arthur Dowling. We honour Brother Dowling as a 64-year Member of the IBEW.
A private service will be held.
YOST, Mark
December 28, 1978 - February 1, 2020
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Mark Yost. We honour Brother Yost as a 6-year Member of the IBEW.
For information on his Celebration of Life click this link https://www.evanjstrong.com/obituary/Mark-Yost
WITTAL, Richard
July 11, 1946 to January 27, 2020
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Richard Wittal. We honour Brother Wittal as a 19-year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Falcon Ridge Family Church, 155 Falcon Ridge Cres NE in Calgary on February 2, 2020 at 2pm.
PALUTKE, Olaf
September 16, 1960- January 17, 2020
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Olaf Palutke. We honour Brother Palutke as a 35-year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Heritage Pavilion 5100-41 Avenue in Stony Plain, AB on January 27, 2020 at 2pm.
DUNNE, Brian
September 12, 1959- January 12, 2020
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Brian Dunne. We honour Brother Dunne as a 18-year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of Life has already been held.
SCHMIDT, Len
December 22, 1931- December 3, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Len Schmidt. We honour Brother Schmidt as a 62-year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of his life was already held.
NEILL, Douglas
September 24, 1951- December 16, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Douglas Neill. We honour Brother Douglas as a 21-year Member of the IBEW.
A cremation service was held on December 23, 2019. There will be a celebration of life at a later date to celebrate his memory.
SABEJON, Ronil
September 15, 1984- December 17, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Ronil Sabejon. We honour Brother Sabejon as a 7-year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am, Monday, Dec 23, at the Corpus Christi Parish, 2707-34 street in Edmonton, AB.
LIDDLE, Thomas
September 15, 1953- November 20, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Thomas Liddle. We honour Brother Liddle as an 11year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm, Saturday, Nov 23, at the Journey Wesleyan Church, in Fredericton NB.
Brother Allan Haney, age 37
Brother Haney has been a member of IBEW for 4 years.
Friends, family and brothers are welcome to join the Haney family on October 2 at 2pm at McInnis and Holloway Funeral Home located at 1441 Bannister Road SE in Calgary.
Oral (Fred) Wiseman
We sadly report the death of Oral (Fred) Wiseman at age 55. Brother Wiseman was a 14 year member with the IBEW. A celebration of Life will be held back in Newfoundland on Saturday October 26, 2019.
Brother William McGreevy
We sadly report the passing of Brother William McGreevy on October 3, 2019, at 75 yrs old. Brother McGreevy was a 50 year member of the IBEW.
The family will holding a Celebration of Life at a later date and will let us know when a date has been chosen for anyone wishing to attend.
Our condolences to the McGreevy family at this time.
Brother Gerald Wing, age 73
We sadly report the passing of Brother Gerald Wing, age 73.
Brother Wing has been a member for 40 years.
The Wing family will be having a private service at a later date to celebrate his life.
Brother Cliff Romanowski
We sadly report the passing of Brother Cliff Romanowski, age 45, on September 9, 2019.
Brother Romanowski has been a member of IBEW for 20 years. The family will be having a private service at a later date to celebrate his life. See Bellow for Date.
Our condolences goes out to the entire Romanowski family.
Celebration of Life
Friday, October 11, 2019 @ 1pm – 4 pm
Falconridge/Castleridge Community Centre
95 Falshire Drive NE, Calgary.
Brother Walter Saruk
We sadly report the passing of Brother Walter Saruk, age 85, on September 3, 2019.
Brother Saruk has been a member of IBEW for 59 years. The family will be having a celebration of life at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish on September 13 at 9:30am. The ceremony can be found at 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park.
Our condolences goes out to the entire Saruk family.
Brother Barney Murray
Update - Funeral Sept 7th @ 1 PM at the IBEW Local Union 424 Edmonton Hall
We sadly report the passing of Brother Barney Murray, age 77, on July 27, 2019.
Brother Murray has been a member of IBEW for 52 years. A service for Brother Murray is still being determined and we will advise staff of location once plans have been finalized.
Our condolences goes out to the entire Murray family.
Brother Donald Beck, age 81
We sadly report the passing of Brother Donald Beck, age 81, on August 15, 2019.
Brother Beck has been a member of IBEW for 39 years. The family will be having a celebration of life on August 22 at 1:00pm at Eden Brook in Calgary.
Our condolences goes out to the entire Beck family.
Brian Church, age 71
We sadly report the passing of Brother Brian Church, age 71, on August 1, 2019.
Brother Church has been a member of IBEW for 12 years. The family will be having a private service at a later date to celebrate his life.
Our condolences goes out to the entire Church family.
Brother Barney Murray
We sadly report the passing of Brother Barney Murray, age 77, on July 27, 2019.
Brother Murray has been a member of IBEW for 52 years. A service for Brother Murray is still being determined and we will advise staff of location once plans have been finalized.
Our condolences goes out to the entire Murray family.
Brother John Konash
We sadly report the passing of Brother John Konash, age 87, on July 26, 2019.
Brother Konash has been a member of IBEW for 64 years. A service for Brother Konash is scheduled Thursday August 1 at 1pm at the Hainstock Funeral Home, located at 9810 34 Ave.
Our condolences goes out to the entire Konash family.
GILLIS, Ryan
March 22, 1983 - July 9, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Ryan Gillis. We honour Brother Gillis as a 16 year Member of the IBEW.
His family will be holding a public service on July 19, 2019 at 2:00pm at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Ft. McMurray.
MELLY, John F.
June 3, 1953- May 11, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother John Melly. We honour Brother Melly as a 29 year Member of the IBEW.
His family will hold a private service.
HAYES, Ken N.
May 25, 1949- March 16, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Ken Hayes. We honour Brother Hayes as a 20 year Member of the IBEW.
A Memorial will be held on 31st May 2019, at Canyon Meadows Community Center, 844 Cantabrian Drive SW, from 1 pm to 4pm.
FILLION, Michael
January 21, 1975 - April 28, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Michael Fillion. We honour Brother Fillion as a 24 year Member of the IBEW.
A Memorial Celebration of Mike’s life will be held Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Parkland Funeral Chapel, 3502 – 44 Avenue, Stony Plain, AB.
MOORES, David W.
November 15, 1936- March 23, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother David W. Moores. We honour Brother Moores as a 52 year Member of the IBEW.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 29, from 2-4 pm and from 7-9 pm, at the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sidney, NS.
HAYES, Ken N.
May 25, 1949- March 16, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Ken Hayes. We honour Brother Hayes as a 20 year Member of the IBEW.
A Memorial will be held on May 25 (his birthday) with details to follow.
VALENS, Ronald J
December 18, 1929- March 7, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Ronald Valens. We honour Brother Valens as a 64 year Member of the IBEW.
His family will hold a private memorial in the spring.
REA, Randy A.
April 25, 1953- March 11, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Randy Rea. We honour Brother Rea as a 9 year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 18, 2019 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church (1600 Acadia Drive, SE, Calgary, AB) at 11:00a.m.
STENSON, Kerry D.
May 19, 1953- January 30, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Kerry Stenson. We honour Brother Stenson as a 13 year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Ritchie Community Hall, 7727-98 Street NW, Edmonton, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
NAKONECHNY, Larry
July 23, 1950- February 22, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Larry Nakonechny. We honour Brother Nakonechny as an 8 year Member of the IBEW.
His family will have Celebration of life in late spring or early summer.
SINCLAIR, Howard L
March 26, 1946- February 12, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Howard Sinclair. We honour Brother Sinclair as a 51 year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of life will be held at 7:00 pm, Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Ranch Golf and Country Club.
TWERDOCHLIB, Anton
October 22, 1939- February 11, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Anton Twerdochlib. We honour Brother Twerdochlib as an 18 year Member of the IBEW.
The family will have a private memorial as per Brother Twerdochlib’s wishes.
WAY, Garry R.
December 1, 1960- January 30, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Garry Way. We honour Brother Garry Way as a 4 year Member of the IBEW.
The family will hold a private service.
JESPERSEN, Eugene
January 11, 1955- January 18, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Eugene Jespersen. We honour Brother Jespersen as a 7 year Member of the IBEW.
The family will hold a private memorial.
ROSS, Murdoch
February 3, 1949- January 18, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Murdoch Ross. We honour Brother Murdoch Ross as a 38 year Member of the IBEW.
The family will have a private memorial.
ZANE, Barry
July 2, 1952- January 16, 2019
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Barry Zane. We honour Brother Zane as a 27 year Member of the IBEW.
The family will hold a private service, with a memorial for friends in the spring.
MCIVOR, Terrance
February 16, 1940- December 23, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Terry McIvor. We honour Brother McIvor as a 46 year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Chapelhow Legion #284, 606-38 Avenue NE, Calgary AB, 2019 at 1:00 P.M.
SAVOIE, Fernand
November 25, 1944- December 10, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Fernand Savoie. We honour Brother Howard as a 10 year Member of the IBEW.
As per his wishes no funeral service will be held.
QUECKE, Glen
December 7, 1965- December 20, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Glen Quecke. We honour Brother Quecke as an 18 year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Hainstock’s Funeral Home at 9810 34 Ave NW, Edmonton.
HOWARD, Norman
June 30, 1927 – December 6, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Norman Howard. We honour Brother Howard as a 62 year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral services will be held in the New Year.
UNDERDAHL, Kenneth
July 14, 1945 – October 27, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Kenneth Underdahl. We honour Brother Underdahl as an 18 year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral services have already been held.
AUGUSTOWICH, John
September 7, 1956 – November 2, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother John Augustowich. We honour Brother Augustowich as a 14 year Member of the IBEW.
The family will hold a private service only.
MCMAHON, Neil
January 17, 1949 – October 27, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Neil McMahon. We honour Brother McMahon as a 41 year Member of the IBEW.
A private service will be held for Neil with family only.
DEKOWNY, Darryl
August 18, 1968 – October 24, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Darryl Dekowny. We honour Brother Dekowny as a 4 year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3pm, Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, located at 8831 Fairmount Dr SE, Calgary, AB.
PALFY, Daniel
October 30, 1946 – August 4, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Daniel Palfy. We honour Brother Palfy as a 29 year Member of the IBEW.
SHOKAL, Harry
August 26, 1948 – August 5, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Harry Shokal. We honour Brother Shokal as a 48 year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral services will be held for Brother Shokal at Trinity Funeral Home, 10530-116 Street, Edmonton, on Wednesday, August 15th at 10am.
MCECHEN, Shayne
May 21, 1951 – July 29, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Shayne McEachen. We honour Brother McEachen as a 21 year Member of the IBEW.
The family will hold a private service for Brother Shayne in Ontario.
Lawrence Blackie
August 10, 1964 – July 21, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Lawrence Blackie. We honour Brother Blackie as an 18 year Member of the IBEW.
There will be a Celebration of Life to be held at the Evergreen Community Center on Sunday July 29, 2018 from 2pm-4pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Lawrence’s name to Epilepsy Canada.
MACDONALD, Kevin J.
September 12, 1963 – July 17th, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Kevin James MacDonald. We honour Brother MacDonald as an 18 year Member of the IBEW.
The family will have a private service for Brother MacDonald.
DAVIES, James R.
March 18, 1952 – July 5th, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother James Davies. We honour Brother Davies as a 17 year Member of the IBEW.
NADASDI, David W.
July 25, 1942 – June 28th, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother David Nadasdi. We honour Brother Nadasdi as a 17 year Member of the IBEW.
A private family service will be held for David in Nova Scotia.
CAAMANO, Claudio
February 22, 1961 – June 27th, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Claudio Caamano. We honour Brother Caamano was a 24 year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 30th, 2018 at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011-114 St. Edmonton, AB
NICKEL, John
October 31st, 1942 – June 19th, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother John Nickel. We honour Brother Nickel as a 53 year Member of the IBEW.
A Memorial Service for John will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 at the Rose Garden Chapel in Barrhead, AB.
WEYENBERG, Jack
September 15, 1936 – June 17th, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Jack Weyenberg. We honour Brother Weyenberg as a 51 year Member of the IBEW.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 26th, 2018 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 5105-45A Street, Leduc, AB
OVERLAND, William
March 10th, 1944 – June 12th, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother William Overland. We honour Brother Overland as a 53 year Member of the IBEW.
ARCAND, Gerard
January 27th, 1946 – June 2, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Gerard Arcand. We honour Brother Arcand as a 51 year Member of the IBEW.
A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 8, 2018 at Memories Funeral Home, 13403-St.Albert Trail, Edmonton.
INCH, James E.
May 25, 1057 – May 10, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother James Inch. We honour Brother Inch as an 18 year Member of the IBEW.
MCCLOSKEY, Walter
November 9, 1937 – March 30, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Walt McCloskey. We honour Brother McCloskey as a 44 year Member of the IBEW.
SCHEDIWY, Walter
October 10, 1931- February 16, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Walter Schediwy. We honour Brother Schediwy as a 39 year Member of the IBEW.
TRACEY, Thomas
May 6, 1954 – January 21, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Tom Tracey. We honour Brother Tracey as a 43 year Member of the IBEW.
BALASH, Raymond
April 26, 1954 – April 4, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Raymond Balash. We honour Brother Balash as a 41 year Member of the IBEW.
FLATH, Carmen
October 19, 1955 – April 10, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Carmen Flath. We honour Brother Flath as a 28 year Member of the IBEW.
ARMSTRONG, Steven
September 22, 1967 – April 8, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Steven Armstrong. We honour Brother Armstrong as a 17 year Member of the IBEW.
The family will hold a private service for Steven in Ontario.
ANDERSEN, Carl
July 25, 1925 – April 8, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Carl Andersen. We honour Brother Andersen as a 53 year Member of the IBEW.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 5th, 2018 at Park Memorial, 9709-111 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB.
BOECKX, Raymond
May 24, 1939 – March 23, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Raymond Boeckx. We honour Brother Boeckx as a 53 year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral service for George will be held Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Lynx Ridge Golf Course, #8 Lynx Ridge Blvd. NW Calgary, AB at 2 p.m.
DURUPT, George
August 24, 1940 – March 29, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother George Durupt. We honour Brother Durupt as a 36 year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral service for George will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018 at noon in St. Agnes Church, 10826-62 Ave. NW, Edmonton, AB.
WALKER, Jim
May 27, 1951 – March 21, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Jim Walker. We honour Brother Walker as a 30 year Member of the IBEW.
His family will hold a Celebration of life in Ontario at a later date.
ROBERTS, Alan L.
June 11, 1953 – March 2, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Alan Roberts. We honour Brother Roberts as a 30 year Member of the IBEW.
His family will hold a Celebration of life sometime in June.
STRATTON, Thomas Sr.
April 16, 1942 – February 27, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Thomas Stratton. We honour Brother Stratton as a 44 year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 24th, 2018 at the Northern Bear Golf Course located at 51055, Range Road 222, Sherwood Park, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
TRANTER, Warwick
March 22, 1951 – February 16, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Warwick Tranter. We honour Brother Tranter as a 49 year Member of the IBEW.
Warwick requested there not be a service held and the family will honour his wish.
ALSAMAR, Samir
November 7, 1966 – January 29, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Samir Alsamar. We honour Brother Alsamar as a 14 year Member of the IBEW.
A private service for family has already been held.
DECU, Virgil
April 10, 1940 – February 15, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Virgil Decu. We honour Brother Decu as a 28 year Member of the IBEW.
A private service for family has already been held.
VEHKASALMI, Reino A.
January 11th, 1944 – January 16th, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Reino Vehkasalmi. We honour Brother Vehkasalmi as a 16 year Member of the IBEW.
BUCKLEY, George P.
March 12th, 1952 – January 7th, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother George Buckley. We honour Brother Buckley as a 9 year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral services will be held in Kelowna, BC, and will be posted in the Edmonton Journal once arrangements are complete.
KABEL, Frank C.
July 4th, 1940 – January 1st, 2018
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Frank Kabel. We honour Brother Kabel as a 52 year Member of the IBEW.
Brother Kabel did not wish to have a funeral service, and the family will honour his wishes.
MCCULLOCH, James
November 8th, 1942 – December 21st, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother James McCulloch. We honour Brother as a 34 year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral services will be held in the spring and details will follow closer to that time.
MELENIUS, Delbert
March 19th, 1944 – December 8th , 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Delbert Melenius. We honour Brother Melenius as a 35 year Member of the IBEW.
GILLESPIE, Earl
January 4th, 1939 – November 7th, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Earl Gillespie. We honour Brother Gillespie as a 52 year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral services will be held in the spring and details will follow closer to that time.
WARMINK, Larry
January 31st, 1949 – December 3rd, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Larry Warmink. We honour Brother Warmink as a 47 year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 7th, 2017 at 1pm, in the Monarch Reform Church, 227 King St. in Nobleford, AB, with prior Internment at 12pm.
JANZEN, Randall
January 20th, 1957 – November 23rd, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Randall Janzen. We honour Brother Janzen as a14 year Member of the IBEW.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 at 2 p.m., at the Westlawn Funeral Home located at 16310- Stony Plain Road, Edmonton.
CIOK, Derrick
July 23rd, 1968 – October 28th, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Derrick Ciok. We honour Brother Ciok as an 8 year Member of the IBEW.
SHAO, Nan
November 9th, 1963 – October 25th, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Nan Shao. We honour Brother Shao as a 9 year Member of the IBEW.
FOLEY, George Wm.
July 13th, 1945 – October 17th, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother George Wm. (Bill) Foley. We honour Brother Foley as an 18 year Member of the IBEW.
A Memorial Service will be held for George at the Wainwright Legion, Sunday, November 12th, from 1-4 pm, Wainwright , AB.
FORREST, Mansie
October 17th, 1945 – October 18th, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Retired Brother Mansie Forrest. We honour Brother Forrest as a 35 year Member of the IBEW.
BIGGERS, Steven
June 21, 1948 – September 25, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Steven Biggers. We honour Brother Biggers as an 8 year Member of the IBEW.
A private Celebration of Brother Biggers life will be held for immediate family only.
MURDOCH, Ross G.
September 11, 1951 – September 27, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Ross G. Murdoch. We honour Brother Murdoch as a 25 year Member of the IBEW.
A private Celebration of Brother Murdoch’s’ life will be held by his family.
COONEY, Jason
December 16, 1985– September 30, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Jason Cooney. We honour Brother Cooney as a 2 year Member of the IBEW.
A service will be held for Brother Cooney at Beulah Alliance Church, 17504.-98A Ave., Edmonton, on Saturday October 14th at 10:30 a.m.
MCGOWEAN, Robert
February 21, 1983– September 22, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Robert McGowean. We honour Brother McGowean as a 2 year Member of the IBEW.
MATEAR, Brian
November 19, 1957– September 21, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Brian Matear. We honour Brother Matear as a 38 year Member of the IBEW.
A private Celebration of Brian’s life will be held for immediate family only.
SPACKMAN, Gordon
May 20, 1950 – September 7, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Gord Spackman. We honour Brother Spackman as a 27 year Member of the IBEW, as well as a 23 year member of the Executive Board in his role as the Fort McMurray Unit Chairman. Brother Spackman represented our Local at numerous events, conferences and conventions with great pride, and he will be missed by all.
A service will be held for Gord at Trinity funeral home on Saturday October 14th at 2 p.m., 10530-116 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H3L7
SYLVESTER, Randy
October 2, 1978– August 15, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Sylvester. We honour Brother Sylvester as a1 year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at the Beulah Alliance Church, 17504-98a Avenue, Edmonton.
MAYO, John
December 25, 1943– August 8, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of retired Brother John Mayo. We honour Brother Mayo as a 51 year Member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday, September 2nd in the Hazenmore Hall, at 2:30 p.m.
FLONDRA, Greg
July 18, 1985 – August 9, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff at Local Union 424, of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Greg Flondra. We honour Brother Flondra as a 12 year member of the IBEW.
A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, August 15th at 7:30p.m. at Vilna Cultural Centre, and a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 16th at 10:30a.m. at Vilna Cultural Centre with interment in Sokal Ukrainian Catholic Cemetray, Spedden.
If desired, donations may be made to Amanda Flondra in Trust for Greg’s daughters Isabelle, Allyson and Annalise c/o 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1.
MAGNUSON, Tracy
December 25, 1969 – June 30, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff at Local Union 424, of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Sister Tracy Magnuson. We honour Sister Magnuson as a 9 year member of the IBEW.
ELTER, Angus
June 15, 1986 – July 27, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff at Local Union 424, of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Angus Elter. We honour Brother Elter as a 3 year member of the IBEW.
A Celebration of Angus’ life will be held at 3 pm on August 10th, at the Chapel of Memories, Peace River.
STIRLING, Laurie
January 1, 1963 – July 27, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Laurie Stirling. We honour Brother Stirling as a 15 year Member of the IBEW.
MICIAK, Chase
April 11, 1990 – July 23, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff at Local Union 424, of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Chase Miciak.
ADAMS, Norman
September 4, 1945 – June 29, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Norman Adams. We honour Brother Adams as a 48 year Member of the IBEW.
A service will be held for Brother Adams in Osoyoos, BC.
HALINA, Bobby
August 5, 1964 – June 22, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Bobby Halina. We honour Brother Halina as a 33 year Member of the IBEW.
A Memorial Service for Brother Halina will be held at the Vegreville Social Centre located at 4802-47A Street, Vegreville, AB at 3:00 p.m. on June 29, 2017.
BRITTLE, John
May 2, 1945– May 23, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of retired Brother John Brittle. We honour Brother Brittle as a 45 year Member of the IBEW.
BARTON, Clarence
January 21, 1932 – May 18, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Clarence Barton. We honour Brother Barton as a 65 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Services for Brother Barton have already been held.
DOW, Tony
December 14, 1971 – May 13, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Tony Dow. We honour Brother Dow as a10 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.
WILSON, Brad C.
July 27, 1954 – May 18, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Brad C. Wilson. We honour Brother Wilson as a 38 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.
GUDMUNDSON, Clinton
March 23, 1961 – May 3, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Clinton Gundmundson. We honour Brother Gudmundson as a 28 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
A Celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 18/17 at 2pm at the Kingsway Legion, 14339-50 Street, Edmonton, AB.
SADOWAY, Paul
January 29, 1940 – April 26, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Paul Sadoway. We honour Brother Sadoway as a 40 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
No service will be held at this time.
SKINNER, Kenneth
July 16, 1950 – April 28, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Kenneth Skinner. We honour Brother Skinner as a 27 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
No service will be held at this time.
DISERLAIS, Daniel
April 16, 1947 – April 30, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Daniel Diserlais. We honour Brother Diserlais as a 38 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
No service will be held at this time.
CHURCH, Judith
August 27, 1944 – April 19, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Sister Judith Church. We honour Sister Judith Church as a 34 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
No service will be held at this time.
THOMAS, Raymond
November 25, 1920 – April 9, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Raymond Thomas. We honour Brother Thomas as a 64 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Services for Brother Thomas will be held at the St. Albert Funeral Home in St Albert, AB on Monday, April 17/17 at 2:00 p.m.
GAMROTH, Pete
October 20, 1955 – March 25, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Pete Gamroth. We honour Brother Gamroth as a 42 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
There will be no formal services held for Pete at this time, but his family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.
DUNNE, Joe
April 14, 1946 – March 25, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Joe Dunne. We honour Brother Dunne as a 47 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
There will be a Memorial Service held for Joe at the Square Butte Community Hall, Hwy 762, Millarville, MD of Foothills on April 8th, at 2 p.m.
POTIUK, Sonny (Orvis)
April 13, 1938 – February 21, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Sonny Potiuk. We honour Brother Potiuk as a 56 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, LU 424.
NELSON, Mike
June 9, 1958 – January 17, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Mike Nelson. We honour Brother Nelson as a15 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, LU 424.
LINDBERG, Keith
September 7, 1947 - February 13, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother
A Celebration of Keith’s life will be held at Glenwood Funeral Home (52356 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, Alberta) on March 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Donations (to help finding a cure for ALS) would be appreciated to ALS Society of Alberta, 5418-97 Street NW, Edmonton, AB.
MILLER, Douglas
April 4, 1944 – January 29, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Douglas Miller. We honour Brother Miller as a 50 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Services for Brother Miller will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 2pm at the Cochrane RancheHouse, 101 Ranche House Rd. Cochrane, AB.
CLEMMENSEN, Lester
April 2, 1966– February 5, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Lester Clemmensen. We honour Brother Clemmensen as an 8 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Services for Brother Clemmensen will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 2pm at the Trinity Funeral Home, 10530-116 St. Edmonton, AB.
Darrell Billard
March 17, 1971 - January 25, 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Darrell Billard. Darrell was a member of the IBEW from May 2008, until his passing on January 25, 2017. Darrell’s last position was at the Aecon- Sherwood Park Mod Yard, and previous to that, Western Pacific- Heathfield site, and several years spent with PCL at their Mod Yard and Kearl Oilsands Modules. He left an impression on many he worked with, and he will be greatly missed.
HAAS, Lyle
February 1955 – January 2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Lyle Haas. We honour Brother Haas as a near 25 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Services for Brother Haas will take place on Thursday, January 26th, 2017 at 1pm at the Sturgeon Memorial Funeral Chapel, 5016-47 Ave., Bon Accord, AB.
MARCHISCHUK, Bill
April 5, 1972 - January 11,2017
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Bill Marchischuk. We honour Brother Marchischuk as an 11+ year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Services will be held for Brother Marchischuk on Thursday, Jan 19 @ 2:00 p.m. Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67a street Red Deer, AB.
MASTALER, Ken
January 1948 – December 20, 2016
The Members, Officers and Staff of Local Union 424, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Brother Ken Mastaler. We honour Brother Mastaler as a 46 year Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
