On April 18, 2023, Carol Yates of Vegreville passed away at the age of 69 years.

Carol grew up in a large family with five sisters and two brothers. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph in 2019; brother, Norman; and sisters, Jeannette and Jeannine. She leaves behind sisters, June, Katherine, and Deborah; brother, Robert; and many nieces (Melissa) and nephews.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Vegreville Care Centre Community Room, 4525-50 Street, Vegreville. Masks will need to be worn in the facility and will be provided. Carol saw her friends and co-workers through rose colored glasses, therefore all are encouraged to wear brightly colored clothes so we may see each other as Carol saw us. In memory of Carol, as she loved cats, donations may be made to Prairie Tails Animal Rescue Society in Vegreville.