Obituary of Vidette Keast

KEAST, Vidette (Vaillancourt – Charuk) June 13, 1951 – May 3, 2024 On Friday, May 3, 2024, Vidette Keast of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 72 years. Vidette was survived by her two daughters Michelle Cymbaluk (Ken Kleefman) and Donna (Kevin) Melenka along with 6 grandchildren, Ariel Cymbaluk (Kendal Morrow), Reann Cymbaluk (Niko Fernandes), Hayley Cymbaluk (Tristan Mentore), Matthew (Shaylene) Melenka, Kaitlyn Melenka (Dylan Schultz) and Alysha Melenka (Dylan Hennig); 3 step grandchildren and 1 great step grandchild; three sisters Verna (Larry) Powley of Edmonton, Vannette Keast (Blaine Michalsky) of Red Deer, Jackie Lunder (Ken Pierson) of Keoma and one brother Vernon (Kassandra) Keast of Mundare, brothers-in-law Stan Mamela of West Bank, BC and Martin Craig of Edmonton, along with many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Vidette was predeceased by her daughter Cheryl Charuk; husband Art Vaillancourt; parents Vernon and Annette Keast; sisters Violet Craig and Valorie Mamela; and one brother Jerry Keast. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville (5036-51 Avenue) with Father Robert Lee as the Celebrant. Cremation has taken place, and a private family interment will follow Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Dewberry Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Vidette to Prairie Tails Animal Rescue Society, Vegreville or Akasu Palliative Care, Vegreville. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Hollins, Dr. Naidoo, the nursing staff, and palliative care nurse Michelle at St. Joseph’s General Hospital for working so hard to help keep Vidette comfortable in her final days. Our family appreciates you all.