Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ethel Deak
May 16, 2018
Ethel Deak passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the South Health Campus at the age of 98 years.Ethel was predeceased by her husband Mike in 1952 and her two sons Andrew Deak in 2011 and Frank Dennis Deak in 2013. She was also predeceased by her siblings Martin Kunn, Nick Kunn, Margaret Rothermal, and Steve Kunn. Ethel...
Rita Christie Bragdon
May 15, 2018
Rita Bragdon passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 15, 2018 at the age of 78 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, two sons Kelly (Halina) and Kenneth (Leslie) and two grandchildren Chelsea and Amorrissa. Rita and Carl were married in Manitoba and spent much of their early family life travelling and stationed in several cities...
Gernot V. Kiefer
May 14, 2018
On Monday, May 14, 2018 at the age of 76 years, Gernot passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years Christa; children Ethel (Christopher), Kerstin (Tony) and Sacha (Amanda); grandchildren Jacob (Sarah), Katarina (Cory), Nathaniel, Andrew and Derek; great grandchildren Parker, Anna and Jayda; brother Herwig; sisters Elsbeth (Peter) and...
Donald Wesley Bushie
May 11, 2018
It is with heavy hearts that the family and friends of Donald Bushie announces his passing on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the age of 50 years. Donald is lovingly remembered by his “mom” and “dad” Marylenn and Julius Cortes and his Resourceful Futures family. He is predeceased by Franz Joseph Koeppel and Eva Maria Koeppel. Donald was a sweet,...

Donna Marlene Green
May 10, 2018
Marlene passed away on Thursday May 10, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta. Born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia to John Stanley Green and Margaret Helen Kellock, she eventually made her way to Calgary. Marlene had a great sense of humour. She will be missed by her brothers, Doug and Lawrence in Calgary as well as her extended family in Nova Scotia.As...
Patricia Lynn Millington
May 8, 2018
Patricia Millington passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2018 at the age of 71 years. She was born in Hull, Yorkshire, England in 1947 to Raymond and Winnifred Abbey. While in England, she worked as a telephone operator for Hull Telephone.Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Barry Millington as well as her siblings Norma (Peter) Canty...
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