It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Sidney Victor Whitford Jr. age 56 years young of Fort McMurray AB, who passed away in Edmonton AB, April 14, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.

There is peace in knowing he is finally reunited with his beloved father, Sidney Sr. We are deeply blessed and profoundly grateful to have had such a loving, kind, big hearted, cultural, spiritual man in our lives.

Sidney was known by a lot of people from his travels throughout Alberta, he made many smile and belly laugh as he was very comical. He welcomed everyone into his big heart. He was a kind gentle soul who faced more than his share of challenges but never lost his way of connecting with people. He left an impression on everyone who knew him. Sidney enjoyed learning cultural ceremony and cultural ways and made sure to share his learning with everyone.

He is survived by his children: Brandon Badger, Virginia Badger (Sonny), Sidney Jr (Shanon) Faichney, Fawn Badger, Chance Badger, Larissa Badger (Gideon), Davin Badger, Dustin Badger (Brook), Lacy Gadwa; his grandchildren; Ryker Badger , Shativa Badger, Ryker Badger II, Conshens Berland-Badger, Russell Tourand, Sonny Wapass, Bobbi-Jo Tourand, Cheyanne Cattleman, Ryleigh Faichney, Rayleigh Faichney, Ralf Faichney, and Joesph Badger; step grandchildren: Horizon Badger, Honour Badger, and Lahyiac Badger. Sidney as so leaves his loving mother: Virginia Whitford; sister: Velma (Keith) Jelly; nieces: Sarah (Rocky) Kragnes, Ashlee (Jordan) Marchuk; nephew: Warren Kragnes; great nieces: Shaniya Kragnes-Courtoreille, Lainey Marchuk, and Shanova Saddleback; great nephews: Seth Kragnes-Courtoreille, Silas Kragnes-Courtoreille, Shayce Kragnes-Courtoreille, Shayden Kragnes-Courtoreille, Slade Kragnes-Courtoreille, and Kallen Marchuk; as well as numerous relatives and friends.

Pre-deceased by his loving father: Sidney Whitford Sr.

We want to express sincere gratitude for the exemplary care provided by Fort McMurray Regional Hospital and University of Alberta Hospital, all doctors, and nurses.