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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...

Louise Anna Scott

Louise Anna Scott

Mar 21, 2025

Scott, Louise Anna December 9, 1936 – March 21, 2025 Louise, beloved wife of Reginald Ell, of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 at the Agape Hospice Manor. Louise was born and raised in Bassano, AB before moving to British Columbia, Lethbridge and finally settling in Calgary. 

Louise worked with RBC Bank her whole career and eventually retired...

William Joseph McDonald

William Joseph McDonald

Mar 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Joseph McDonald, of Calgary AB, who passed away on Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at the age of 66.

William Joseph McDonald was born in Scarborough, Ontario on August 17th in 1958. He lived in Ontario during his childhood, and moved to Calgary in 1989.

William worked in the movie theatre...

Bernice Helen Wolfmeyer

Bernice Helen Wolfmeyer

Mar 19, 2025

Bernice passed away peacefully with her family by her side surrounded by so much love. Mom loved gardening, cooking, baking and dancing. She loved her family but more than anything but the two brightest lights in her life were “Granny’s Girls” Hailey and Holly. Although we are heartbroken that she left us, we have to remember that she wouldn’t want...

Dawn Annmarie Pennant

Dawn Annmarie Pennant

Mar 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dawn Annmarie Pennant; on March 17, 2025, at the age of 57. Dawn passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and the many people whose lives she touched.

Dawn was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, on February 29, 1968 to Cedric and Barbara Pennant. She spent the first ten years...

Trenna Vivian Jensen

Trenna Vivian Jensen

Mar 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Trenna Jensen, who left us on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 86 years. She was born on Wednesday, January 25, 1939 in Rouleau, Saskatchewan. Mom was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives...

John Patrick Landry

John Patrick Landry

Mar 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jack Landry on March 15, 2025, at the age of 67.

Jack was a devoted husband, a proud father and (great) grandfather, and a man whose heart was as big as his sense of humor. He is survived by his loving wife of over 18 years, Charlotte (“Charlie”) Landry, and their dog River....

Billy Gene Hauser

Billy Gene Hauser

Mar 12, 2025

Bill Hauser, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the age of 77. His memory will be cherished by his wife of 53 years, Faye; their children, Chad Hauser, Ryan Hauser, Ronda (Brandon) Jopp, and Kristi (Larry) Lindholm; their grandchildren, Austin, Jace, Alexa, Amelia, Aria, Meagan, Kali, Ryder, Brooklyn, Parker, Halle, Taiza, and...

Melissa Coralie Johnson

Melissa Coralie Johnson

Mar 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Melissa Coralie Johnson, who left this world on March 11, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta. Born on September 30, 1981, at Calgary General Hospital, Melissa spent her life primarily in Calgary, with a portion of her adult years in Airdrie. She was known for her quiet demeanor and her fondness...

Robert Joseph Leandre Legare

Robert Joseph Leandre Legare

Mar 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Legare, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Robert passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and joy. His presence touched the lives of all who knew him, and his memory will forever remain in the hearts of...

Manfred Walter Thoms

Manfred Walter Thoms

Mar 9, 2025

Manfred Thoms passed away at Southwood Care Centre in Calgary on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at the age of 91 years.

He is predeceased by his wife of 47 years at the time of her passing, Rosa and survived by his children, Ronald Thoms of Okotoks & Patricia (Richard) Fiedler of Calgary; two grandchildren, Junlin Manfred Thoms & Athena-Rose Huang Yan...