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Ellen Susanne Kartio-Archibald
September 25, 1955 - February 20, 2026
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Obituary For Ellen Susanne Kartio-Archibald
Ellen Susanne Kartio-Archibald of Grande Prairie, Alberta, sadly passed away of natural causes on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the age of 70.
Ellen was born on September 25, 1955, to Lauri Erik and Elma Norma Kartio in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She was the youngest of three, alongside her brother, David, and sister, Karen. After Elma passed away, Ellen became a stepdaughter to Ulla when Lauri remarried.
Ellen met her husband, Robert Wesley Archibald, and together they moved to Garrick, Saskatchewan, where they raised their three sons, Ryan, Neil, and Mark.
Ellen joined the RCMP in 2001 and was stationed in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, before transferring to Grande Prairie, where she continued her career until retirement. She loved her retirement and used her time to be deeply involved in her community by volunteering at the Legion and Veterans’ Association. She was also involved with the Church of Christ, as well as numerous youth and community organizations. Ellen put in countless hours helping the people around her and will be deeply missed.
Ellen was predeceased by her husband, Robert; her eldest son, Ryan; and her grandson, Allister. She is survived by her sons, Neil and Mark, as well as her grandchildren, Liam, Jules, Bishop, Leah, and Riley.
The service will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Grande Prairie Church of Christ (9602 92 Avenue), with a luncheon to follow. Interment will be held at a later date at the Garrick Cemetery in Garrick, SK.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Church of Christ benevolence fund (e-transfer: finances@gpchurchofchrist.com; subject: benevolence).
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