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Carmon Lee Christianson

Carmon Lee Christianson

Jun 19, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Carmon Christianson announces his sudden passing on June 19, 2018 at the age of 64 years. Carmon is survived by his sons, Josh (Tara) and Ryan (Brittany); his grandchildren, Eric, Madison, and Chase; his brother Garth and his sister Carol Kolody (Ted). He was predeceased by his parents, Enoch Eric and...

Gordon Grant

Gordon Grant

Jun 18, 2018

Gordon passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the age of 62 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 28 years Geri Lennert; children Tory Lennert, Kristyn Grant, Robyne Tejani, Sara Grant and Aaron Mangoff; several Grandchildren; siblings Sadie Dancey, Robert Grant and Heather Evans; numerous nieces , nephews, aunts and uncles, including uncle and life...

Kveta Anna Vrba

Kveta Anna Vrba

Jun 16, 2018

Our family wishes to announce the sudden passing of Kveta Anna Vrba, on the morning of June 16, 2018. Her earthly sojourn is now over and she has joyfully gone to rejoin the dear ones, who have passed through the veil of mortality before her.Kvetas life began in humble circumstances, as the fourth child of a struggling stone cutter, in...

Nhi Mui Tang

Nhi Mui Tang

Jun 13, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Nhi Mui Tang announces her passing on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the age of 87 years. She will be missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

William “Bill” Mill

William “Bill” Mill

Jun 10, 2018

William (Bill) Mill passed away on Sunday June 10, 2018 at the age of 83 years. He is pre-deceased by his daughter, Terryl and survived by his wife, Patricia; children, John (Nancy) and Brad (JoAnn); his grandchildren, Dillon (Sandy), David (Laura), Jessica (Andrew), Allison and one great-grandchild, Malcolm.A Memorial Service will be held for William at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel...

Phuoc Vinh Truong

Phuoc Vinh Truong

Jun 9, 2018

Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Grant Edward Skaaning

Grant Edward Skaaning

Jun 8, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ed Skaaning announces his passing on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the age of 54 years. A Funeral Service will be held for Ed at Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery (16102 Fort Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta) on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 10:00 am. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to...

Colleen Adele Larocque-Runions

Colleen Adele Larocque-Runions

Jun 6, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Colleen Larocque-Runions announces her passing on Wednesday June 6, 2018 at the age of 52 years. Colleen was predeceased by her parents Sylvia and Benford; her daughter Savannah; and her sister Laura. She is survived by her children Dillon (Josie), Rayvin-Adele (Denny), and Chase (Samantha); her grandchildren Shannah, Damian, Rayanna, Dalton,...

Norman Sien

Norman Sien

Jun 4, 2018

Norman Sien passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the age of 85 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his brother Lenard Sien and many more family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held for Norman at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 10:00 am. Interment will...

Lillian Jean Wallace

Lillian Jean Wallace

May 30, 2018

Lillian Wallace passed away on Wednesday May 30, 2018 at the age of 83 years.Lillian was born in Clearwater Lake, Manitoba on June 29, 1934. She later moved to Calgary where she raised her family. She was private, humble and independant. She loved to spend time with her children and grand-children. Lillian loved to cook. She made excellent cabbage rolls...

Timothy John William Barber

Timothy John William Barber

May 29, 2018

Tim Barber passed away on Tuesday May 29, 2018 at the age of 51 years. He will be missed by his 2 children in Red Deer, his brothers and many friends in Calgary.A Memorial Service will be held for Tim at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Friday June 8 at 2:00 pmMessages of condolence may...

Luigi Guidi

Luigi Guidi

May 24, 2018

Luigi Guidi passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the age of 83 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years Antoinette; son Lorenzo (Wendy) Guidi; grandsons Levi (Jassie) and Elia (Jeni); great grandchildren Joclyn, Landon, Anna and Enzo; and many more family and friends including several “adopted” children and grandchildren. Luigi was born in...

Eric Robert Marek

Eric Robert Marek

May 24, 2018

Eric Marek passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the age of 24 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Kacee and Kinsley Marek Dmuchacz; mother Sheri Senkiw; grandparents Kathy Marek and Carol Fabic; sister Carlie Senkiw; aunts Diane Marek and Wendy Marek; cousins Keely Janzen and Brett Senkiw; and many more family and friends. Eric was...

Tyler Lee David Swain

Tyler Lee David Swain

May 23, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Tyler Swain announces his passing on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the age of 28 years. Tyler is survived by his parents David and Valerie; his sisters Melissa, Wanda and Crystal; his dear friend Blessed; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Tyler will be greatly missed by all...

Lucile Ina Otterstatter

Lucile Ina Otterstatter

May 23, 2018

Lucile Otterstatter passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the age of 94 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her childrenWilliam (Penny) Swagar and Lisa (Jack) Wilson; son-in-law Dick Peltier; grandchildren Dale (Heather) Peltier, Sherry (Keith) Jaffray, Ina (Dave) Clark, Colleen (Sean) Derrick, Danielle Wilson (Rolando) and Kaitlyn (Brenton) Riley; great grandchildren Ramiro, Thomas, Tyson, Paige, Keri, Marlee...

Deborah Patricia Mckenzie

Deborah Patricia Mckenzie

May 21, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Deborah Patricia McKenzie on May 21, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.She is predeceased by her mother and father Patricia Joan Hosie (Granny Pat) and Frederick Charles McKenzie, her sister Judy McKenzie, her brother Frederick McKenzie and...

Claude Maurice Joseph Gariepy

Claude Maurice Joseph Gariepy

May 21, 2018

Claude Gariepy passed away on Wednesday May 23, 2018 at the age of 58 years. He was born in Montreal to Pierre Gariepy and Lorraine LaBelle.Claude is survived by his first partner, Shawn and their son, James. He is also survived by his common law spouse, Margaret; his step-daughter, Lynsay (Keith); brothers Gilles and Pierre; sister, Chantal and 7 grand-children.Claude...

Peter Karl Gail

Peter Karl Gail

May 18, 2018

It is with deepest sadness that I announce the passing of my Father, Peter Karl Gail after his long hard fight with AML.He was an amazing man with a true love for his family and friends.He is survived by his Mother; Shirley Dowling, his Daughters; Cobi, Christy, Ashley and Chasity, his Sisters; Tammy, Velvet (Rocky), Melody (Mike), Lorina, his bestest...

Kenneth James Bird

Kenneth James Bird

May 18, 2018

Ken passed away on Friday May 18, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta.He will be greatly missed by his wife, Melanie; siblings, nieces, nephews and many, many friends.Ken lived for friendship. He knew everyone and everyone knew him. He and Mel could not go on vacation (even to the Dominican) without running into someone Ken knew. He was loud, gregarious and biosterous...

Florence Mary Holtom

Florence Mary Holtom

May 17, 2018

Mary passed away on Thursday May 17, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta.She is pre-deceased by her husband, William Holtom; her parents, Archie and Christine Villebrun and sons, Richard and Mike Villebrun.She will be greatly missed by her children, Kenneth, Monica, Donna, Sean, Jimmy and Shelley; her sisters, Alice, Ernestine, Noeline; her brother, Charles as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and...