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Wesley Norman Chugg

September 01, 1949 - January 04, 2026

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Obituary For Wesley Norman Chugg

Surrounded by his family, Wesley Norman Chugg passed away on January 4, 2026, in Long-Term Care at Central Peace Health Complex in Spirit River, AB, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

He leaves to mourn his wife of 49 years, Marion; daughters Melody Sample (Tevis) and Janet Thorstensen (George Karas); and five grandsons, Andrew, Landon, Carter, Cash, and Aden. He will also be missed by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Wayne and Doreen Walker, Ken and Judy Walker, and Marlene Shelly; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Sadly, his sister, Alice Bilodeau, passed away three days after Wes.

Wes was a man of quiet faith in God who loved his family dearly. He was an avid sports fan all his life and especially followed the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Toronto Blue Jays. He loved horses and enjoyed attending rodeos and chuckwagon races. Wes spent much time throughout his life playing cards, fishing, and camping with family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Allan and Shirley Chugg; brothers Wayne Chugg and Gerald Chugg; and brothers-in-law Norm Bilodeau and Tom Shelly.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Spirit River Centennial Hall (4812-44 Ave) with a lunch to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Gospel Chapel (Box 507, Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0 / https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/id/44161) or Central Peace Health Complex Auxiliary (Box 866, Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0).

The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Spirit River Long-Term Care, as well as Dr. Tom Nowacki and staff of the Movement Disorders Clinic in Edmonton, for their loving care of Wes.

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  • January 30, 2026

    Ken and Judy Walker and family

    Thank you so much for live-streaming the service for Wes, making it possible for us to attend. Melody and Janet, you did a wonderful tribute to your father; he would be very proud of you. Our love is with you, Marion, and your family today.

  • January 19, 2026

    Kathleen Karpan

    So very sorry for your immense loss! Condolences to all! 😢💔🙏

  • January 19, 2026

    Faye and Brent McVeigh

    Sincere sympathy on the loss of Wes, I have many fond memories of him living in Kenaston, while Marion and I worked together at the library. His joyful laughter and community spirit will be what I remember the most. Faye and Brent McVeigh and family

  • January 13, 2026

    Mary Knoblauch

    With sincere sympathy and special thoughts Marion and family. May Wes rest in peace. Mary K.

  • January 12, 2026

    Kathy Meyer

    My deepest condolences to Marion Know that your husband always made an impression on me what goodness and kindness should look like . Sending you my love in this difficult time Kathy Meyer

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