In Memory Of

William "Willy" Christian Paradis

Apr 26, 1953 - Jun 21, 2025

Service

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
1:00 pm
A Celebration of Will's Life will be held at the Caroline HUB Community Centre, on Wednesday August 13, 2025

Notice

Memorial donations can be made in Willy's name to the Bighorn Heritage ATV Society, Box 702 Condor, AB T0M 0P0 http://www.bhas.ca or donors choice. A memorial ride will also be held, a date will be announced later.

Obituary

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Will Paradis of Caroline, Alberta.
William was born in Golden, BC to Annie and Bill (Wilhemus) Paradis.
On Aug. 2, 1975, Will married his love Ruth Burnett and they had 2 sons Scott and Chris.
In 1977 Will and his brothers, John and Ray, started Paradis Brothers Logging Ltd. They started with 1 skidder and power saws and grew the company into what it is today. Will had a kind heart and found a lot of enjoyment giving a helping hand to family, friends and neighbours. He took immense pride in his sons, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Will and Ruth travelled to Arizona for 3 month stays for 7 years then decided to stay home to camp and do Ranger rides. Will enjoyed driving his Rangers. He put 31,000km on his 2018 Polaris Ranger in 2yrs time. He loved to take the grandchildren on rides. Large or small rides, they were all good times. He also enjoyed snowmobiling in BC. in the winter before he bought his Ranger. He enjoyed riding his Ranger year-round with its heater and AC. Will looked forward to family and friend visits here & at the house in Osoyoos, BC. He liked going on E-bike rides with everyone. Will was not fond of water, but he would roll up his jeans and walk into the lake ankle deep despite some brief moments of panic.
Will enjoyed riding dirt bikes in his young adult years and his Polaris Ranger later in life. He joined the Bighorn Heritage ATV Society Club in 2002 where he was very active in getting ATV trails open and maintaining trails in the Bighorn Dam and Hummingbird areas. He enjoyed working and being with everyone that helped with the trails. Will bought a backhoe and as time went on, he built dump trailers along with many other attachments to haul dirt, build bridges, and maintain trails.
Will was a beloved husband, grandfather, father, brother, uncle and friend. He leaves behind his wife Ruth of 49 years, his 2 sons - Scott (Karie) grandchildren Sayler and Taie. Chris (Julenna) grandchildren Kaystin, Denver and Jasper. He is survived by mother, Annie and brothers, John, Ray, Jim, Roy. Sisters Rita, Susan, Cindy, Nancy and their families - sister-in-law, Arlene, brother-in-law Paul (Kim); many nieces, nephews & cousins.
Will was predeceased by his father Bill, mother-in-law Ella & father-in-law George.
A Celebration of Life for Will Paradis, is to be held at the Caroline HUB Community Centre, on Wednesday August 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM. As well, a memorial ride will be announced at a later date.
Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca.
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bighorn Heritage ATV Society. Box 702 Condor, AB T0M 0P0 http://www.bhas.ca or donors choice.

Condolences

Debra Thomas:

Sincere condolences to the family on your loss. I first met Will through Rocky “D” parts, always had a smile and joke. Kind hearted and loved to laugh. Big hug to Ruth, and Ray.

Nadine ( Cole) Cusack:

We are so very sorry for your loss! Willie was one of a kind.
Our parents were friends in the good old days and through the years I always felt that friend and neighbor connection. Truly, if anyone had a true need Willie would be on hand to help. He was appreciated and thought so well of. A good man indeed, he will be and already is missed. Condolences to Ruth and all the family.

Sheldon Blowers:

Always a pleasure to run into Will,he was always happy to see you. Our community will deeply miss his presence.

Linda Anger Biggart:

Deepest condolences to Ruth and family. The country has lost an amazing man. Friends to everyone he met. The day I met him at Caroline he whacked my shoulder and said with his big laugh that I had good ol' Caroline blood. Memories. By

Debby Pelley:

To Ruth and Family
I will remember Will's warm friendly smile and kind, helpful nature .
I'm thankful to have had the chance of meeting him even if it was briefly. The e-bike ride around the city was a lovely day , and a wonderful memory of the four of us.
Please accept my deepest sympathies during this difficult time.

Brenda Burnett:

To Ruth, I am truly sorry to recently hear of Will's passing. I remember fondly that he welcomed us warmly when we visited so long ago. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family. May the almost five decades of love you shared and all those memories you made together bring you some comfort in the days ahead.

Neila Knapp:

My deepest condolences He will be missed. Many years of Great memories

Fred and Bonnie Hucul:

Our deepest sympathy to Ruth and to all of the Paradis family. I will miss my old friend.

Rick & Rhonda Reynaud:

Sincere condolences to the family on your loss. Willy is remembered as hard working, with a positive outlook and a joke. He always made time for a chat. It brings a smile to recall my "wild ride" in his Polaris Ranger last year!

Cooter and Susan Lipka:

Willy was a hard worker and he played even harder. Always had a joke and was fun to be around. We, as well as everyone else who ever rode with him, have many fond memories and will miss him greatly. Sincerest condolences to Ruth and the entire family.

Dirk and Sandy Valstar :

Our condolences to Ruth and family so sorry for your loss.
Willy left his impression on all of us. He was an all round great guy. We always enjoyed his company and we were all blessed to have this good man for a friend. Gone but never to be forgotten. Rest in peace friend.

Doug Laureen Bolin :

We were so fortunate to meet the wonderful Paradis families.Wonderful memories of Willy.Thoughts are with you for the loss of a great man.

Pat /Carol Tailleur and family :

Thoughts and prayers with you all. Will was an awesome person- always with a joke and smile and if u need helping hand he was there! Rest in pease Will!

Pat Carol Tailleur :

Ran into him a couple of weeks ago he was like you just saw him yesterday.One of the best!Peace be with you.

Travis Chahley :

I have so many memories of the wild Paradis boys. I was lucky to spend an accidental moment with Willie a couple weeks ago after many years. It was a great visit and I’m so thankful. Rest in peace old friend. My condolences to all of you wonderful family.

Geraldine (Dean) Haney:

My sincere condolences. Willy was a nice kid and a good man. I have enjoyed every little visit we have had over the years. Always kind loved to visit joke and laugh. I had the pleasure of watching him mature from a child to a man from before school to becoming a fine man. It has been an honour to know him and call him friend. Ruth and families, I am glad to know you had him long enough to have so many good memories, may they help to ease the sorrow you all face.

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