Obituary
It is with deep sadness and much love that the family of Emma Mary Bates of Lac La Biche, Alberta announces her passing on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the age of 85 years.
Emma will be forever remembered and loved by her sisters: Madeleine Rudiger, Esther Rudiger, Mary Johnston, Linda (Gilbert) Cardinal, Patricia (Kerry) Archibald; brother: Ron Johnston; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Emma was predeceased by her husband: Lester Bates; parents: Esther and Leonide Johnston; brothers: William Johnston, Joseph Johnston, Adolphus Johnston, Harry Johston.
Service of Remeberance, Friday, June 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.,at the Evangelical Free Church, Lac La Biche AB.
Pallbearers: Ron Johnston, Eric Johnston, Dan Shillaker, Lee Johnston, Sean Sealy, Allan Przysiezay.
Honourary Pallbearers: All those who loved her.
Final Resting place, Willow Park Cemetery, Lac La Biche, AB. at a later date.
Memorial tributes in memory of Emma may be sent to Haying in the 30’s Box 35, Mallaig, AB. T0A 2K0.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Emma Mary Bates January 25 1937 June 16 2022 (age 85)..
Death notice for the town of: Lac-La-Biche, Province: Alberta
We are so sorry to hear of Emma’s passing. We knew her as a wonderful cousin in law who was always so gracious.
With our sympathy,
Ray and Marilyn Langford,
Spruce Grove