In Loving Memory: Jim Courtoreille

Jim Courtoreille

 June 27, 1951 – December 25, 2024

Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel

With broken hearts and a feeling of extreme loss and sorrow, we announce the passing of Jim Courtoreille on Dec 25, 2024.

Jim was born June 27, 1951, in Edmonton Alberta, and is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elaine; three children, Janet (Scott), Keith, Andrea (David); grandchildren, Evan, Ella, Tealya; brothers, Ernie, Wayne (Joanne), Danny (Peggy); sisters, Luella and Kym; sister-in-laws, Sandra (Richard), Charlotte (Kent); and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Jim is predeceased by his grandparents, Gordon and Sara Courtoreille;

mother, Marge Massey and stepfather Ronald Massey; parents-in-law, Frank and Annie Ratzlaff; brother-in-laws, Gerald Ratzlaff and Frank Melchior; and sister-in-law, Barb Thomas.

A Prayer Service will be held Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Lac La Biche, Alberta.

A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, December 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Lac La Biche, Alberta with Reverend Father Anselmo Landoy as the celebrant.

The family would like to thank all the staff at the Royal Alex and W.J. Cadzow hospitals for the exceptional care Jim received. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the W.J. Cadzow Health Centre c/o “Ladies Auxiliary” box 507, Lac La Biche, Alberta T0A 2C0. To send condolences online please visit

GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 – 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677.