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 for their loving care of Wes.