Obituary Notifications
Click below if you would like to be notified when a new obituary is posted.
Helen Nancy CARDINAL
August 1, 1944 - July 11, 2023
Obituary
On July 11, 2023, Helen Nancy “Nimis” Cardinal of Saddle Lake passed away at the age of 78 years. She is survived by her children, Benjamin, Bella-Rose (Rayburn), Leona Mason, Yvonne & Stacey; numerous foster children; numerous grandchildren & great-grandchildren; siblings, Louie (Lena) Lapatak, Morris (Violet) Whiskeyjack, Alsena (Alex) White, Louis Cardinal, Pearl (Harley) Cardinal, Anthony (Frieda) Whiskeyjack, Mabel (John) Shirt, Christina Cardinal, Irene Cardinal, Doris Cardinal, Harriet Large, Valerie Cardinal & Sam Cardinal; aunties, Helen & Josephine Whiskeyjack; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Myers & Roberta “Nicāhkos” Whiskeyjack; brother-in-law, John Ewaniuk; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & other relatives; Bingo, Handgame, Pow Wow & Round Dance friends. Nancy was predeceased by the father of her children, William Ewaniuk; sons, Freddy Whiskeyjack & Steven Cardinal; daughters, Caroline & Judy Cardinal; parents, Caroline & Ben Whiskeyjack, Matthew & Rachel Cardinal; siblings, Joe, David, George, Lazarre, Mary, Emma, Kathleen, Gabriel, Kenneth, Victoria, Lena, Jean, Emily, Raymond, Marie, Sara & a brother in infancy; grandchildren, Jett Lee, Michelle, Ashley & Oskinapow; chapan, Baby Chance Ehco Cardinal. Nancy’s family wishes to send special thanks to doctors and staff at St. Paul Hospital, Two Hills Hospital & Vegreville Hospital. A Wake will be held on Thursday, July 13 (leaving Grace Gardens at 1:00 p.m.) at Manitou Kihew Arena, Saddle Lake. A Traditional Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Manitou Kihew Arena, Saddle Lake led by Elders with interment in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Saddle Lake. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 – 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677
Condolences
Send a condolence, light a candle and/or share a memory, click "Send Condolence". Once your message has been approved by the moderator it will be posted to the website.
From: Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel
Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: marlene romanchuk
Relation: friend
Sorry to hear of your passing – I have some great memories of Nancy when she was in Two Hills hospital. Rest in Peace beautiful soul
From: Pat marcichiw
Relation: Friend
My condolences to Helen’s Family.
Shall miss her warm genuine personality and knowledge!
Service Schedule
Wake
Date & Time:
July 13, 2023
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Manitou Kihew Arena
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
Procession leaving Grace Gardens at 1:00 p.m.
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
July 14, 2023
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
Manitou Kihew Arena
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
Memorial Gifts
The family has not designated a preferred charity at this time.
Thank You Notice
Send Flowers
Order direct from a local florist:
Dana Smyl Design
Call or Text 780-614-3917
Facebook
Instagram
The Jungle Flowers & Gift Store
4921 – 50 Avenue (across from Post Office)
St. Paul, AB.
Call: 780-645-3544 / Toll Free: 1-877-335-3544
Facebook
Floral Enchantment
4910 – 50 Avenue (next to Post Office)
St. Paul, AB.
Call: 780-645-5159 / Toll Free: 1-866-645-5159
Facebook
Instagram
Westcove Treasures (Artificial Arrangements)
Text: 780-614-5748
Email: westcovetreasures@gmail.com
Facebook
Instagram
The Floral Farm
Mobile Florists Serving Smokey Lake & Area
Louella Tychkowsky & Team
Telephone: 780-650-0292
Please have the name of the deceased and the date of the service for handy reference.
Donate In Memory
Send Condolence - For Helen Nancy CARDINAL
Use the form below to send a Condolence, light a memorial candle and/or share a personal memory.