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Eleanor Mable Frasch

Eleanor Mable Frasch

Mar 24, 2018

Eleanor Mable Frasch passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the age of 92 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 64 years Harry and their three children: Betty, Barbara, and Cameron, all of Calgary, AB. Born in Churchs Ferry, North Dakota, Eleanor moved to Saskatchewan as a baby. She enjoyed...

Norman Carless

Norman Carless

Mar 23, 2018

Norman passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Friday, March 23, 2018 at the age of 95 years. He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by many that were blessed to have known him. Born on August 7, 1922, to Joshua Arnold Carless and Emily Yeomans in Crewe, Cheshire United Kingdom, Norman served diligently in World...

William John Ryan

William John Ryan

Mar 22, 2018

In loving memory of William John Ryan. William suddenly passed away on March 22, 2018, at the age of 36. William is predeceased by niece Monica and Grandparents. William is survived by Dayna, his wife; Parents Mike and Sheila; Sisters Denise and Stacey(Kevin); Brother Michael(Rio); Daughter Chantel; Step-Daughters Nathania and Alexandra; Nieces Abigail, Savanna and Alicia; Nephews David, Patrick and...

Marjorie Ann Lowe (Henke)

Marjorie Ann Lowe (Henke)

Mar 18, 2018

Marjorie Lowe passed away on Sunday March 18, 2018 at the age of 84 years. She was born in Rockyford, Alberta to Alfred and Marcella and took her schooling in Baintree and Rockyford. In 1949, Marjorie married Richard (Dick) Lowe who passed away in 2000. She is also predeceased by Sean, her special partner and friend; sons Glenn and Wesley;...

Linda Dianne Gagnon

Linda Dianne Gagnon

Mar 17, 2018

It is with deep sadness that the family of Linda Dianne (Lambert) Gagnon announce her passing on March 17, 2018 in Calgary. Linda is survived by her mother, Margaret Lambert; brothers, Jim Lambert (Betty), Ken Lambert (Liz); nieces and nephews, Keegan, Amy, Tamara, Arielle, Brooklyn and Carly; great nephew and nice, Archer and Athena; aunts and uncles, Wallace (Rose), Tilly...

Joanne Joyce Paley

Joanne Joyce Paley

Mar 16, 2018

Joanne Paley passed away on Friday March 16, 2018 at the age of 79 years. A Celebration of Life will be held for Joanne at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 2:00-5:00 pm with services at 3:00 pm. Interment will take place at Rockyview Garden of Peace Cemetery at a...

Neil Sidney Faulkner

Neil Sidney Faulkner

Mar 16, 2018

Neil Faulkner passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the age of 67 years. He is predeceased by his parents, Sid and Emma and 2 nephews, Ryan and Logan. Neil is survived by his three sons Daryl, Ben and Brian (Tracie); his sisters Linda and Colleen; his cat, Sidney as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and...

Gloria Jean Mutual

Gloria Jean Mutual

Mar 15, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Gloria Jean Mutual announce her passing on March 19, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta. A Graveside Service will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Irene “Kristine” Derksen

Irene “Kristine” Derksen

Mar 13, 2018

Kristine (Irene) Derksen passed away on Tuesday March 13, 2018 at the age of 64 years. She will be missed by her daughters Charmane (John) Lalic of Calgary and Gennifer Holland (Benjamin Powell) of Seattle, as well as her brothers Wade (Arlene) Bourne, Doran (Wanda) Bourne, and Bruce Bourne. Kristine was a kind and sweet woman who everyone called “Mom”....

Marlin William Snider

Marlin William Snider

Mar 12, 2018

Marlin William Snider, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 12, 2018. Marlin was born on November 21, 1947 in Raymond, Alberta to the late William Owen Snider and Vera Snider Radtke. Marlin was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He will surely be remembered as one who served selflessly with...

Rosaline Coljee

Rosaline Coljee

Mar 12, 2018

Rosaline (Roz) Coljee passed away on Monday March 12, 2018. She will be greatly missed by her 6 children, Linda (Robert), Leslie (Robert), Brenda, Scott (Michele), Chad (Debi) and Keith (Crystal); 10 grand-children, Jonathan, Cody, Cory, Amanda, Nickolas, Casy, Zach, Jesse, Brett and Alexis; one great-grandchild, Arien and her furry friend, Scooter. If desired, donations may be made to The...

Gordon Leslie Reid

Gordon Leslie Reid

Mar 7, 2018

Gordon only finished school to grade 8 or 9 but excelled at the many careers he had. He started on the Railroad in Lloydminster and then went on to work out of many different stations. He also worked at farming to supplement his income. He was assigned to the AreLee station where he started raising his family and Frank, Ian,...

Suzanne Lee West

Suzanne Lee West

Mar 6, 2018

Suzanne Lee West, 52, joined her dog Amber peacefully on March 6th, 2018 at her home in Calgary, Alberta after a short battle with brain cancer. She was born on April 26th, 1965 to Gordon and Karen West in Cardston, AB, Canada.She leaves an unfillable hole in the hearts of family and friends. Suzanne is survived by her parents, Gordon...

Colin Daniel Keess

Colin Daniel Keess

Mar 4, 2018

Colin Keess passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the age of 29 years. Colin was born and raised in Calgary. He graduated from Crescent Heights High School. Colin was very active. He enjoyed hockey, snowboarding, skate boarding and almost any sport he played. Colin also had an artistic side and could do some beautiful graffiti art. Colin worked...

Catharine Edith Hooper

Catharine Edith Hooper

Mar 4, 2018

“Its so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.” -John SteinbeckIt is with a sad heart that I announce the passing of Catharine (Cathy) Edith Hooper, my mother. Catharine was born in Liverpool, England on August 17, 1946, the same day as her identical twin. In total, Catharine had 6...

Alexander Isfan

Alexander Isfan

Feb 25, 2018

Alex Isfan passed away peacefully at Newport Harbour Care Centre, Calgary, Alberta on February 25, 2018.He was born to Tudor and Ana at his parents farm near Dysart, Saskatchewan.He leaves to mourn his wife, Rosemary, his two children, Douglas (Myrna) and Jean, two grandchildren, Kelsey and Kyle, and five stepchildren and their families.A gathering of Friends was held at Evanston...

Bruce Leslie Mctavish

Bruce Leslie Mctavish

Feb 25, 2018

Bruce McTavish passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the age of 80 years.Bruce was born on May 19, 1937 in Neepawa, Manitoba and lived on the family farm at McCreary, MB.After his mother’s death at the age of 14 years and in his mid to late teens Bruce set out to start a career. He landed in Saskatchewan...

James Phillip Williams

James Phillip Williams

Feb 24, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jamie at the age of 31, in Calgary, AB., on Saturday February 24, 2018. Jamie was born on August 19, 1986 at Fort Saskatchewan, AB. To Glenna Williams and Blaine Clarke. He is survived by his son Lincoln, Grandmother, mother and father, sister Roxanne (Matt) Oliver, nephews Ryley...

Irmtraud Opatril

Irmtraud Opatril

Feb 23, 2018

Irmtraud (Traudi) Opatril passed away suddenly at the Mayfair Care Centre in Calgary on February 23, 2018 at the age of 92. Mom/Oma/Omi was born June 16, 1925 in Kerschdorf, Austria and immigrated to Calgary in 1951 with her family. She was very devoted to her family and friends. Anyone coming for a visit would arrive to a warm welcoming...

Stephen Joseph Macneil

Stephen Joseph Macneil

Feb 21, 2018

Steve MacNeil passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Foothills Hospital at the age of 69 Years. Dear husband of Anne MacNeil and loving father to Geoff, Sheena and Peter. Steve was the oldest of seven children born to Jessie and Steve MacNeil (both deceased). Beyond his immediate family who survive him, he will be dearly missed by...