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Glenn Arthur Metz

Glenn Arthur Metz

Feb 16, 2025

Never one to not do his own thing, Glenn left us in February. His time with us was most enjoyable and always a bit unpredictable. In his younger years as a successful Calgary automotive representative and realtor, he was known for his dapper style and exuberance for life. If there was music, Glenn was there playing his air guitar and...

Allan Francis Kindopp

Allan Francis Kindopp

Apr 23, 2025

Allan Francis Kindopp passed away peacefully at the age of 81.

Al was born in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan and raised with values that stayed with him all his life: Work hard and live simply. Al moved to Calgary to start his career as a wire line operator, proudly working in the oil field. He was transferred to Fort St. John, BC where...

Eduardo Manuel Paiva

Eduardo Manuel Paiva

Apr 21, 2025

On Monday, April 21, 2025 Eduardo Manuel Paiva of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 71 years.

Eduardo was born in Azores, Portugal. He immigrated to Canada in 1970, and lived in Ottawa, Ontario. Eduardo permanently moved to Calgary in 2020. He worked in the family business working with curtains and blinds. Eduardo worked in a warehouse as a...

Lillian Helen Sellers (nee Gmiterek)

Lillian Helen Sellers (nee Gmiterek)

Apr 18, 2025

Lillian Sellers passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the age of 71 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 48 years Richard; children, Rick, Bonnie (Aaron), both of Calgary, AB, Brenda (Trevor), of Strathmore, AB, and Bridget (Adam), of Airdrie, AB; granddaughters Elise and Fiona; siblings Rose (Joe) Roskivich, Shirley (Ed) Sikora,...

Leslie Dawn McCaughey (Newman)

Leslie Dawn McCaughey (Newman)

Apr 18, 2025

Leslie McCaughey passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the age of 66 years.

Leslie was the heart and soul of our family - the constant presence whose smile lit up every room and whose kindness touched everyone she met. A loving grandmother to five grandchildren and one great-grandchild, she found her greatest joy in the laughter and love shared...

Wanda Mae Joseph

Wanda Mae Joseph

Apr 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Wanda Mae Joseph, who left us far too soon on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta. Wanda was born on Tuesday, December 13, 1960, in Saskatchewan. She spent her childhood growing up in Cranbrook, British Columbia, before eventually moving across various towns throughout British Columbia...

Logan Arnie Ragan

Logan Arnie Ragan

Apr 12, 2025

Logan Ragan, of High River, passed away after a 2 ½-year battle with cancer on April 12, 2025 in Okotoks at the age of 78. He will be dearly missed by his daughters Annette Hanian (Tim) of Phoenix, AZ; Trisha Gagnon (Glen) of Okotoks, AB; grandchildren Logan Ragan (Celine) of Phoenix, AZ; Lexie Martin (Tory) of Grande Prairie, AB; great...

Donald Ralph Mercier

Donald Ralph Mercier

Apr 8, 2025

. With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Donald “Don” Ralph Mercier on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 59 years.

Don was born in Calgary, Alberta and lived there most of his life.

Family was everything to Don. He treasured spending time with them and engaging in great conversation. He took his role as...

David Brian George Boyd

David Brian George Boyd

Apr 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of David Brian George Boyd announce his passing on April 6, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta. He was a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend.

David was born in Sudbury, Ontario on January 4, 1972 and immediately moved to London, Ontario, where he lived until he was 9 years old. David had so...

Martha Beisel (née Werenka)

Martha Beisel (née Werenka)

Apr 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Martha Beisel on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 91. She resided at Southwood Care Center for the past 6 years, and the last 4 years where shared with her husband Gilbert in their deluxe suite.

Martha was born in Kaleland, Alberta...

Penny Leone Rourke

Penny Leone Rourke

Apr 5, 2025

Penny passed away at Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary on April 5, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Peace River on April 27th, 1963, she was just three weeks shy of her 62nd birthday.

Penny was big on birthdays. Her friends will attest that she never forgot them. A single gift would never suffice. She would have a whole bag...

Duane Andrew Smith

Duane Andrew Smith

Apr 5, 2025

Duane Smith passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the age of 57 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Mitchell Graham (Jen), of Barrhead, AB, and Bryanna Graham (Joe) of Aylmer, ON; grandchildren, Hailey, Nevaeh, Jay, Alivia, Carsyn; brothers Craig Smith (Chandi), and Glenn Smith, both of Toronto, ON; nieces Bianca and Tiara, and her children...

Garnet Wells

Garnet Wells

Apr 1, 2025

Garnet Wells passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the age of 85 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Lance Wells, of Calgary, AB, Devona Venne, of Bassano, AB, and Bryan Venne, of Penticton, BC; grandchildren Chad Venne (Lizz), Brad Venne (Rae), and Sean Venne (Bri); siblings Bill, Victor and Sydney; nieces, Leslie Wells Starlight and...

Elisa Abugo Yosepa

Elisa Abugo Yosepa

Mar 28, 2025

Elisa Yosepa passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the age of 57 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. 

Services for Elisa are scheduled as below:

Funeral Ceremony at Pierson's Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 - 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Saturday April 19, 2025 at 11:00am. Livestream of the service can be accessed at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86291468205

Graveside...

Jeannine (Gina) Rose DeLima Colangeli

Jeannine (Gina) Rose DeLima Colangeli

Mar 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeannine Rose DeLima Colangeli, affectionately known as Gina, who passed away on March 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. She was 79 years old.

Gina was born on January 30, 1946, in Sudbury, Ontario, to Florida and Jean Henri, both of whom...

Ricky Thomas McKay

Ricky Thomas McKay

Mar 27, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Richard "Ricky" McKay of Calgary, Alberta on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the age of 67 years.

He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Elizabeth Georgina Fiebelkorn

Elizabeth Georgina Fiebelkorn

Mar 25, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Georgina Fiebelkorn announce her recent passing at the age of 93 at the Skyview Aged Care facility where she resided for the last several months of her life. A beloved daughter, sister, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother will be greatly missed.

Georgina was born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta to Elizabeth (Betty)...

Paulette Anne Handberg (née Guss)

Paulette Anne Handberg (née Guss)

Mar 22, 2025

Paulette Anne Handberg passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the age of 55 years.

Paulette touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Her family was her greatest joy, and she dedicated her life to nurturing and supporting those she loved. Whether it was a warm word of encouragement, a thoughtful gesture, or simply her comforting presence, Paulette always...

Hon. Justice        William Arthur Tilleman II, K.C. (Ret'd)

Hon. Justice William Arthur Tilleman II, K.C. (Ret'd)

Mar 22, 2025

The Honourable Justice William Arthur Tilleman II, King's Counsel (Ret'd) "Bill", beloved husband and eternal companion of Sandra Elaine (née Heninger) Tilleman, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the age of 69 surrounded by family. Born in Ogden, Utah to William Arthur Tilleman and Jean Duke Tilleman, Bill was raised in The Church of...

Kevin Lloyd Scott

Kevin Lloyd Scott

Mar 21, 2025

With sadness, we announce the passing of a son and a brother, Kevin Lloyd Scott, on Friday, March 21, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 61, after a tough battle with cancer.

Kevin was born in Kingston, Ontario, then resided most of his adult life in Alberta. He loved motorcycles, drawing and sketching, noodling daily on his guitars, playing...