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Josh ATTWELL Obituary
August 4, 1993 - March 3, 2014
Our beloved son, brother, grandson, friend and teammate, Josh, passed away on March 3, 2014 with his girlfriend Danique Huberdeau by his side.
Josh will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his parents, Rene and Kelly; sister, Breanna; grandmother, Marielle; grandparents, Sylvia and John McDonald; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
He was predeceased by his grandpa, Harry and uncle, Gary.
A Funeral Liturgy celebrating Josh's life will take place at St. Charles Catholic Church, 17511 - 112 Street, Edmonton on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.
In memory of Josh, donations may be made to the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, 1502 College Plaza, 8215 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2C8.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josh ATTWELL
Sponsored by His Loving Family.
83 Entries
Mark Murray
March 29, 2014
Kelly and family, I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss. I hope you always keep the best memories in your hearts and minds. My thoughts are with you.
Sunday Akintunde
March 17, 2014
Kelly, We are so sorry to hear about the death of your precious son. This is not a great loss only to you and your family, but to the whole nation and indeed the entire world. I share in your grief, I pray that God grant your family comfort at this time.
Sunday Akintunde & Family.
Majnarich Family
March 13, 2014
To the Attwell and McDonald Familys;Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this most difficult time.Please accept our Deepest Sympathy.
March 10, 2014
Rene, Kelly and Breanna
Our memories of Josh are so fond. From hockey, Sherry's, community building, and functions. We have been beside ourselves trying to understand the challenges that lay ahead for all of you. There are no words to console or distract you from your loss. It may help you to understand the fine quality of your son and brother to see that many people are putting pen to paper and trying to provide comfort to you at this devastating time. Please do not hesitate if there is anything we can do. Our heartfelt thoughts are with you.
Sandy, Taryn, Michael and Alexandra Davis
Joan & Howie Cook
March 10, 2014
Sylvia & John our thoughts and condolences for your family during this most difficult time.
Linda Withers
March 10, 2014
Kelly, Rene, Breanna & Family,
We were so saddened to hear about Josh. Josh was such a great kid, with such a big heart. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda & Gerard Withers
Tom McCaskill
March 9, 2014
Rene, Kelly and Breanna, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son & brother. I never met Josh but felt like a did know him through your Grampa John who always talked about him. I could tell Josh was very loved by his family and will be missed.
Frank and Margaret Graham
March 9, 2014
Our thoughts are with you all! it is a difficult time but know that Josh is with you in spirit, watching over you.
Valorie Harrison
March 8, 2014
Kelly and Family,
My deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. May you find comfort in the love of your family and friends, and in the memories that you hold dear to your heart.
Lori Twerdy
March 8, 2014
Dear Kelly, I'm very sorry to hear about your son Josh, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. May the memories of him comfort you in your time of sorrow. Your friend from scrapbooking.
Karren Graham
March 8, 2014
Our hearts go out to you & your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort among each other and remembering the loving memories of Josh.
"Know an angel is watching over you."
March 8, 2014
Rene, Kelly and Breanna
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you
Alex, Lindsey, Megan Shechosky
The Baturyn Community League
March 8, 2014
May a rainbow of memories help you through this difficult time. Sincere condolences.
Michelle Chibri Berg
March 8, 2014
My thoughts and condolences for your family during this most difficult time.
a family from wpg
March 8, 2014
To the Attwell family, Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time
Kimberly Graham
March 8, 2014
My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 8, 2014
Kelly, Rene, Breanna & Family,
Our deepest condolences to all of you at this time. Josh had a wonderful soul with an infectious smile. He will live on in many hearts and memories as he touched everyone he met.
Mike, Helen, Kyle & Kara Komarynsky
March 7, 2014
Rene and family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gina Bruni
Staci Young
March 7, 2014
Rene and Kelly,
I was so saddenned to hear about Josh. He was such a wonderful young man and it is such tragedy that an amazing life was taken far too soon. My heartfelt condolences to you both and Breanna during this difficult time.
3D4 Staff
March 7, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Attwell and extended family. May you find support at this difficult time.
Kerrie
March 7, 2014
Rene and Family,
With deepest sympathy to you all during this time. For a parent to lose a child. For a sister to lose a brother so young. May his spirit be with you forever and know you have so much love around you all.
Bless you for strength during this time.
Thinking you of you,
Perry Flater
Kerrie Light
Gavin & Cheryl Mitchell
March 7, 2014
Rene & Kelly & Family
Our condolences to the family at this time sorrow.
Sean McLoughlan
March 7, 2014
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.Thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Rick, Kathleen, Tom and Colleen Brennan
March 7, 2014
Kelly, Rene and Breanna
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Josh was such an amazing young man. His caring and fun loving personality made him the most loved and respected friend and teammate. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Alex and Mabel Kozmak
March 7, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the extended families, especially Sylvia and John. We pray that you will have the support to cope with such a deep heartache.
March 7, 2014
Kelly, Rene and Breanna;
Our hearts go out to you and you are in our prayers.
Dawn and Gary Rupp
Schilberg Family
March 7, 2014
Our thoughts are with the Attwell family and everyone touched by this tragedy. Josh will always be remembered as a kind soul with a huge smile and infectious laugh. Rest in peace Josh.
March 7, 2014
Rene and Family,
My deepest sympathy for your great loss during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Deepest Condolences,
Gerald Flaska
March 7, 2014
Kelly,Rene and Breanna
Sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved Josh. The love you have in your hearts for him,will keep him near.
Sorry that we are away at this time and will not be at the service, but our thoughts are with you.
Deepest condolences to grandparents John and Sylvia(our dearest friends) and Marielle and families.
Love Jim and Natalie Schneider
Karen Reinbolt
March 7, 2014
Kelly,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Karen Reinbolt
Jeanine Prediger (BG Teacher)
March 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Jo-Anne Underschultz
March 7, 2014
Kelly,
My dear friend, I only met Josh as a baby, but knowing then with Sylvia and John for his Grandparents and You & Rene his parents, He would grow to be an amazing person. Hearing stories throughout the years and reading comments here online, only confirms this to be True.
Words cannot express how very sorry I am to hear of Josh's passing and I am thinking of you All at this difficult time, with my love and deepest sympathy.
Linda Honeychurch (BG teacher)
March 7, 2014
I am sorry to hear the devasting news of the loss of Joshua, he will always be remembered for his beautiful smile.
March 7, 2014
Kelly, Rene and Breanna
Words cannot express the sorrow we are feeling for you and your family at this time. We have been thinking of you all week and can't imagine what you are going through. Know that our prayers are with your family, Josh and his girlfriend and her family. A tragic loss.
Zoria, Neil, Brad and Sarah Samuelson
Gayle Little
March 7, 2014
Kelly, Rene and Breanna,
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 7, 2014
Rene & Family
Our deepist condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Trevor & Brian
Les & Helene Perry
March 7, 2014
To Marielle and the Attwell families, what a terrible tragidy and the loss of such a young life ! May the Good Lord be with you all as you go through this sad and difficult time.
God Bless
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Railserve.Inc.
March 6, 2014
We are very sorry about your loss. Although we didn't have the privilege of knowing Josh long he will be remembered by his quick wit, sense of humor and bright smile. Josh will be sadly missed by his co-workers and management at Dow Fort Saskatchewan.
Rick, Donna, Annelise & Brandon Chorley
March 6, 2014
Rene, Kelly & Breanna,
We are saddened by the loss Josh. We know there are no words that can help ease the pain and sorrow you are feeling in his loss. We hope that you may take some solace and comfort knowing that family and friends alike share your grief as he was a man full of life. We hope knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers helps you share the burden of grief in the loss of your child and brother.
March 6, 2014
Rene, Kelly and Breanna
We are all deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Josh. We hope you find comfort in the memories and joyous times you had with Josh during this difficult time. He had an ability to light up any room with his warm, infectious smile. You are all in our thoughts.
Ryan, Carol, Riley and Brock Lycan
March 6, 2014
Our deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. Thinking of you with heavy hearts.
Ron, Donna, Trevor & Keyana Liber
Heather and Dana Bzdell
March 6, 2014
Know that we are thinking about you and our hearts are breaking for you. We hope that you are comforted by knowing how many people love and support you, especially through this unbelievable hard time.
March 6, 2014
With deepest sympathy, our thoughts, hearts and prayers are with you all.
Karen, Ryan and Leigh
March 6, 2014
Kelly and Rene
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. We have fond memories of hockey when the boys played together.Our deepest sympathies to your family.
The Livingstones
King Family
March 6, 2014
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Josh at such a young age, our thoughts and prayers are with you. The King Family.
The Shepherd Family
March 6, 2014
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of your family and friends as you mourn the loss of your son, brother and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David Bonaca
March 6, 2014
we are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Zoria Samuelson
March 6, 2014
Kelly, Rene and Breanna
Words cannot express what we are feeling for your family at this time. We cannot imagine what you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Josh and his girlfriend and her family. A tragic loss.
Neil, Zoria, Brad and Sarah
Tracey Brown
March 6, 2014
Kelly and family, I cannot begin to imagine your grief. Though I never had the pleasure to meet Josh it appears you did a fantastic job of raising a beautiful son. May your cherished memories comfort and surround you at this time of tragic loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers, my deepest sympathies.
Eva Chalmers
March 6, 2014
Kelly, Rene and Breanna...may the wonderful memories of Josh provide you with some comfort during this very difficult time. BIG Hugs!!!
March 6, 2014
Kelly, Rene and Breanna
Words cannot express what we are feeling for you and your family. Our thoughts have been on nothing else all week long. We can not imagine what you are going through. Our prayers are with you, Josh and his girlfriend and her family. A pure tragedy.
Neil, Zoria, Brad and Sarah Samuelson
Jeff, Angie and Madison Stayko
March 6, 2014
Kelly, Rene and Breanna
We are so sorry for such a tragedy to happen to your family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Josh will be missed by many.
March 6, 2014
Rene, Kelly and Breanna,
We are all very saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Josh in your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Life is very short for all of us but Josh's time came way to soon. May the memories stay strong in your hearts and help ease the pain over time.
Andy, Janice, Dayna and Rochelle Krill
Hector & Grace Lefebvre
March 6, 2014
We extend our sincerest condolences to Marielle and the Attwell Family. It is such a tragedy; we will keep Josh and all of you in our prayers. He will be with God & his Grandfather; so he will be well looked after.
Foster Family
March 6, 2014
Rene, Kelly, and Breanna. .... you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Our deepest heart felt sympathy goes out to all of your family and friends as you mourn the lost of your son, brother and friend Josh ????? if there is anything that we can do please don't hesitate to ask. Thinking of you ?????
Jennifer, Reg, Kayleigh, Brandon & Sheldon Foster?
Denise Sladek
March 6, 2014
Our hearts go out to you, How hard it must be to lose someone so special and so young. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Be strong and courageous Rene, Kelly, Breanna, John, Sylvia and Marielle during this very difficult time. With fond memories of our time together in Edmonton.
May God bless all of you.
Denise, Lisa
Marc, Donny, Bob and their families
March 6, 2014
Rene, Kelly and Breanna,
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sadness.
Pam Smith & Family
March 6, 2014
Attwell Family We are very saddened by the loss of your son Josh. We will always remember his great smile and humour. He was a great friend to our son Doug. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie & Les & Doug Jones
Lily & Carmine Marrelli and Ashley Martins
March 6, 2014
Kelly, Rene, Breanna:
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son and brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
March 6, 2014
Our deepest condolences to you and your families.You are in our thoughts.We will forever cherish the fond memories of playing hockey together,camping at Whispering Pines and being friends.
Neil,Barb,Tyler,Tristen and Ethan Brown
Steve Goggin
March 6, 2014
Josh was a fantastic young man, so full of joy and promise. Please know that he'll live in our hearts forever. Deepest condolences to Rene & Kelly,Breanna and to grandparents John & Sylvia, Marielle and extended families.
Alice St Jean
March 6, 2014
Marielle and family.
Our most heartfelt sympathies go out to all the Attwell family. Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Stan & Alice
Duncan and Dorothy Morrison
March 6, 2014
Dear Rene, Kelly, Breanna and your entire extended families, We cannot image the pain you must be feeling right now. Our hearts are breaking for you. May your many wonderful and happy memories of Josh help you through this most tragic time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bantock's
March 6, 2014
So very sorry Breanna for the sudden loss of your brother. We are thinking of you and your family.
March 6, 2014
Attwell Family,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. So sad to see a childhood friend taken much to soon.
March 6, 2014
Our heart goes out to the family from the browns at lago lindo skating rink
Gail Fox
March 6, 2014
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the Attwell and McDonald families for your tragic loss.
John and Sylvia, my dear friends. I know how much Josh meant to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 6, 2014
There are no words to ease your pain, smother yourself in the beautiful memories that you have, and love each other. Know that we love you all and are here for you always. Heaven has a new angel and he shall always watch over you. May God help you thou this difficult time. Our condolences, Rob, Cindy, Kelsey, Ashley Jarowka
John Gail Hebein
March 6, 2014
Dear Rene and Kelly
So very sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all.
John and Gail Hebein
Sherri Worobec
March 6, 2014
Kelly, words cannot express grief I feel for you and your family. You are in my thoughts.
March 6, 2014
Kelly, Rene and Bre, I feel there are no words that can express my sadness and grief I feel for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love Jackie Thompson
Jean Leblanc
March 6, 2014
John MaDonald & Attwell Family, sending my deepest sympathies and prayers to you all at this tragic time. Josh was a great young man and will be missed by the many friends that he has at Northlands.
Shawna & Devin Hathaway (Gordichuk)
March 6, 2014
Rene, Kelly, Breanna and family, I cannot image the pain you must be feeling right now. May the many, many happy memories you have of your son and brother carry you through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol and Wally Friesen
March 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marielle at this time.We are so sorry for your loss.
March 6, 2014
Kelly, Rene and Breanna - thinking of you constantly at this very difficult time - our deepest sympathy...
Brad & Lorraine
Brenda Turton & Codie-Marie Jendruck
March 6, 2014
Rene, Kelly & Breanna
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Sylvia Ferretti
March 6, 2014
My prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Amanda Groleau
March 6, 2014
Kelly there are no words to express the sadness I feel for you and your family. Please know that I'm thinking of you and your family at this time.
Rick & Lori Self (CHORLEY)
March 6, 2014
Kelly, Rene & Breanna
So sorry and saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers, today, tomorrow and always.
Tony, Stella, Isabella & Kristina Sanginiti
March 6, 2014
Rene, Kelly & Breanna
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son and brother. More than anything, we all wish for one more day or one more embrace with our loved ones.
May God continue guiding you through this very difficult time. We pray that cherished memories of life shared in love will eventually ease the pain.
Celebrate his life and know that he is in God's loving embrace.
Our prayers are with each and every one of you, and may God's love guide you during this very difficult time.
Laurie Jensen Northlands
March 6, 2014
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the Attwell family for your tragic loss.
John McDonald, my dear friend. I know how much Josh meant to you and I always enjoyed the stories you shared. Sending you much love.
Brian Chobotar
March 6, 2014
Rene & Kelly, we are so saddened for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Brian Chobotar and family.
March 6, 2014
My heart just aches to look at his picture and think of this tragedy. Josh was blessed to have magnificent parents and fabulous grandparents. If only that could take the pain away during this time. Our love and thoughts are with you. Brian & Michele Dolezal
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