HELEN: Helen King of Vermilion passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in Vermilion, Alberta at the age of 101 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Kathleen (Bill) Brook of Edmonton, Cecil (Pam) King of Lacombe, Betty (Dale) James of Sherwood Park, Dale King (Isabel Boier) of Parksville, and Jim (Jodie) King of Vermilion; grandchildren Darren King (Jodie Butler), Chris King (Sarah Cawston–Stewart), Carla James, Casey (Dale Andre) James, Robbie King (Brenda Anderson), Jessica King, Scott King (Jody Cusack), Shawn (Jami) King, Damian (Alexa) King and Tyra (Corey) Rowe; great grandchildren Liam, Sam, and Andy King, Jasmine Ashmore, Kruz King, Havok and Rebel King, and Sophie Rowe; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Alfred John King; granddaughter Cara; parents John & Barbara Almond; siblings Anne, Marjorie, Ray, Frances, Paul, Louis, and Lorne; and siblings-in-law Joy Al) Burnett and Keith (Frances) King. A Celebration of Life to take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vermilion Elks Hall, 5026 49 Ave. Memorial donations may be made to the Vermilion Housing Foundation (Valley Lodge), Friends of Vermilion Health Centre, or charity of choice
