On January 13, 2026, Mr. Ricky Wilk of Vilna, Alberta, formerly of Saddle Lake, Alberta, passed away at the age of 63 years. He is survived by his children, Christopher Smart, Ocean Morin & Dorian Morin; 2 grandchildren, Jaycell & Patience Grandbois; loving mother, Linda Stone; sisters, Deborah Wilk, Stephanie (G. Julian) Ominayak & Beverley Stone; aunties & uncles, Lorraine Stone, Kathy Stone, Evelyn Wilk, Sandy Wilk, Joyce Wilk, Ron Stone & Ernie Wilk; best fur buddy, Barney; & numerous nieces & nephews. Ricky was predeceased by his partner of over 20 years, Barb Nelson; father, Edward Wilk; sister, Corinne Wilk; brother, Darryl Wilk; aunts, Theresa Stone, Dorothy Stone, Brenda Stone & Martie Wilk; uncles, Harvey Stone, Joe Stone, Ron Wilk, Steve Wilk, Donald Wilk & Jerry Wilk; maternal grandparents, Irvin & Julia Stone; paternal grandparents, Gerald & Nancy Wilk; great-aunties, Christine Moosewah, Irene Samson & Jeanie Anderson; nephew, Wendal Houle. A Wake will be held on Sunday, January 18 at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake (leaving Grace Gardens at 3:00 p.m.). Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 19 at 11:00 a.m. at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. Reverend Father Joseph Thaliparambil will be officiating with interment in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Saddle Lake. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com
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