Sherman Sunshine, a resident of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 53 years.

Sherman was born in Valleyview, AB to Victoria Sunshine and Eugene Goodswimmer.

Sherman was a man of many skills; he worked as a heavy equipment operator in the oilfield. Always smiling and loved to joke around with others. He was not one to shy away from helping others, but also “he’d rather be fishing”. He was very protective of those he loved. He loved fishing, camping, hunting …anything to do with the bush and nature. And once again …Fishing.

Sherman will be sadly missed by his life partner Tammy Chowace and their children: Shania Gullion, JD Sunshine, Lorraine Chowace, Patrick Terpsma. His siblings: Sheldon (Kerry) Sunshine, Spencer, Sheri, Nathan, Jason, Jolayne, Jake, Jenna, James and Kristin. Grandchildren: Jermaine Anderson, Jeriah Anderson-Gullion and Maddox Chowace.

He was predeceased by his sons Tayven Alexis and Babyboy Sunshine, Kukoom Christy and brothers Jeremy and Jared as well as Sister Jodie.

The Wake will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, a private viewing for family members will take place at 3:00 pm, and the viewing for the community will commence at 4:00 pm

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Sturgeon Lake Community Hall.

Memorial Donation may be made to Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (PMB #619 – 104, 743 Railway Avenue, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 1P2).