With heavy hearts, the family of Emile Joseph Cardinal of Lac La Biche, Alberta, announce his passing at the age of 62 years.

Emile was a cowboy through and through. He loved horses and spent many years working as the main handler for Northlands Racetrack where he held a special place in his heart for broncos. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, time with his family, and the simple things in life.

Leaving to mourn his loss are his partner: Janine Cutarm; mother of his children: Sharon Bull; daughters: Sarah, Stefanie, Shannon; son: Donovan; grandchildren: Hilary, Ava, AJ, Zaiden, Keith, Laura, Kaycee, Tyrae, Alyra, Mya, Kylen, Taysia, Nick, Grayson, Peggy, Dennison, Susah, Brayden, Brooklynn, Otto, Owen, Duke, Hazle, Sapphire, Luna; brother: David; sisters: Irene, Elaine; niece: Theresa, Nadine; nephews: Cody, Lance.

He is going into the arms of his son: Conrad; granddaughter: Kayla; parents: Raymond Whitford & Mary Cardinal; father: Johnny Cardinal; brothers: Gilbert (Boots), Kenny, Christopher, Christian; sister: Jeanette; nieces: Maggie, Jamie.

Emile will be going home to Beaver Lake Cree Nation, Alberta on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, leaving Mission View Funeral Chapel, 133 Sentinel Drive, Lac La Biche, Alberta at 12:30 p.m.

Wake, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Beaver Lake Multiplex, 2467 Cardinal Drive, Beaver Lake Cree Nation, Alberta.

Funeral Service, Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Beaver Lake Multiplex, Beaver Lake Cree Nation, Alberta. Father Jerish Arackal officiating.

Pallbearers: Robbie Lewis, Terence Cardinal, Dennis Cardinal, Cody Cardinal, Benjamin Landstrom, Dennis Whitford.

Honorary Pallbearers: family and friends who knew and loved Emile.

Final resting place at Beaver Lake Community Cemetery, Beaver Lake Cree Nation, Alberta.

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