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Davis Colden Neave

Davis Colden Neave

Nov 5, 2017

Davis Colden Neave passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the age of 79 after his fight with cancer ceased.He is deeply missed by his three children: Paul Neave (Ingrid Geppert) of Calgary, AB; Doug Neave of Abu Dhabi, UAE; and Christine Neave of Calgary, AB. Davis is also survived by four grandchildren: Christopher Neave and Louise Neave, both...

Hermence Pelletier

Hermence Pelletier

Nov 3, 2017

Hermence Pelletier passed away on Friday November 3, 2017 at the age of 85 years. A Funeral Service will be held for Hermence at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 17 Ave SE, Calgary) on Friday November 17, 2017 at 10:00 am. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to www.piersons.ca.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Diane Leslie O’Donnell

Diane Leslie O’Donnell

Nov 2, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Diane O’Donnell announces her passing on November 2, 2017, in Calgary, at the age of 43 years. Diane is survived by her mother Diane Hunter (Harold Fursman); her brother Leonard Bangay, both from Calgary; her brother Michael Bangay; her children Gerald Bangay (Kimberley Elliott) and Beverly O’Donnell; and her granddaughter Sidney...

Nhuong Thi Nguyen

Nhuong Thi Nguyen

Oct 31, 2017

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

Noel Christian Germain

Noel Christian Germain

Oct 30, 2017

Noel Germain 46 Died peacefully in his sleep Monday, October 30, 2017 Born Dec. 31, 1970 in Calgary, Alberta to Richard and Melvina Germain. Noel attended Forest Lawn High School. After High School Noel received his Professional Painting Certification at SAIT. Shortly thereafter, he opened his own painting business. He was known as Mr. Fix it, fixing anything and everything....

Wesley Kenneth Epp

Wesley Kenneth Epp

Oct 29, 2017

Wes Epp died on October 29th, 2017 at home at the age of 72.Wes was born on June 19th, 1945 in Saskatoon. He was the oldest of five brothers and sisters.Wes Married Norma (nee Funk) on August 26th, 1966. In 1967 they moved to Winnipeg where they lived very briefly until moving to Abbotsford, B.C. Both of their children were...

Arvilla Joan Mysyk

Arvilla Joan Mysyk

Oct 28, 2017

Joan Mysyk passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the age of 78 years. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 59 years John Mysyk; their children Cindy Jay (Milton), Andrew Mysyk (Karryn), Martin Mysyk (Mary Lou), Tony Mysyk (Carol-Ann), Cory Mysyk and Jeffrey Mysyk (Andrea); Sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Joan is...

Elaine Barbara Whitehead

Elaine Barbara Whitehead

Oct 28, 2017

Elaine Barbara Whitehead passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the age of 73 years. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 47 years, Ash; her children Andrew (Shannon), Cameron (Katerina), Catherine Glen (Anthony) and Alison La Rue along with her beloved grandchildren Cody, Aidan, Lauren, Olivia, Jacob, Adam, Nathan and Dylan....

Robert L Blount

Robert L Blount

Oct 27, 2017

Bob Blount passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the age of 89 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons Colin (Susan) Blount, Bill (Lorna) Jarvis and Gerald (Edithe) Jarvis; 13 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; a great great granddaughter; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Lorna and son Cameron. A Visitation...

Mary Jane Douglas

Mary Jane Douglas

Oct 27, 2017

Douglas, Mary Jane (“MJ”) (Nee Packard) April 7, 1943 – October 27, 2017It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Jane (“MJ”) Douglas announces her passing on Friday, October 27, 2017, in Calgary at the age of 74 years. MJ is survived by the love of her life, Brian; her beloved pal Patch; her daughters Colleen (Jim) and...

Rudolf “Rudy” Albert Macks

Rudolf “Rudy” Albert Macks

Oct 26, 2017

Rudy Macks passed away on Thursday, October 26th at the age of 90 years young. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years, Dorothy; Son Shane Macks (Noree); daughter Linda Goh; Sister Margaret Buschau; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his immigrant parents Adolph & Mary Macks and siblings Emma Sollner, Anne Young,...

Joseph Lloyd Contois

Joseph Lloyd Contois

Oct 26, 2017

Contois, Joseph “Lloyd” February 23, 1949 – October 26, 2017It is with incredible sadness that the family of Lloyd Contois announces his passing on Thursday, October 26, 2017, in Calgary, at the age of 68 years. Lloyd is survived by his mother, Christine Tanner; his children Lovell Contois, Tina Contois, Dawn Contois, and Dennis Trochum; his grandchildren; his 5 brothers...

Eileen Ella Swan

Eileen Ella Swan

Oct 26, 2017

Eileen Swan passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the age of 65 years due to complications brought on by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She will be dearly missed by her four children Dinsmore Swan (Allyson) of Strathmore, AB, Alberta Siermachesky (Keith) of Melfort, SK, Dallas Swan (Elizah) of Roma, Australia and Donella Swan of Calgary; seven...

Flora Lucille Harkiss

Flora Lucille Harkiss

Oct 25, 2017

Flora Lucille Harkiss was born on August 6, 1943 and passed away on October 25, 2017, at the age of 74 years old. Flora was born in Kinistino, SK and later moved to Flin Flon, MB where she was raised. She later moved to Calgary, AB in the early 1980’s. She worked at many various jobs up until the age...

Melissa Glynis Laatsch

Melissa Glynis Laatsch

Oct 24, 2017

Melissa Laatsch passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at the age of 46 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 24 years Ingo; parents Edward & Linda Whincup; brothers Anthony (Tannis) Whincup and Sean Whincup; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many more family and friends. Melissa was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB. After moving...

Thomas Charles Dickison

Thomas Charles Dickison

Oct 24, 2017

Thomas passed away peacefully in the Peter Lougheed Hospital on October 24, 2017. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Armstrong; his children: Rick (Janice) Dickison, Kathy Findlater, Allen Dickison, Ron (Heather) Dickison; 9 Grand Children; 14 Great Grand Children; his sisters: Doris Dickison, Mary Jo (Mary) Dickison, Joan Anne Dickison; and his brother Richard (Marie) Dickison. He was predeceased...

Elaine Rae Allen

Elaine Rae Allen

Oct 22, 2017

Rae Allen passed away on Sunday October 22, 2017 at the age of 87 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 67 years, Douglas; daughter Kathryn (Paul) Havens of Manila, UT and son Craig (Rosemary) Allen of Calgary, AB; grandchildren, Christopher (Stephanie), Stacey (Ryan), William, Jacalyn, James and Timothy; 4 great-grandchildren; sister Audrey (Norman) Nilsson; and many...

Maria Larion

Maria Larion

Oct 22, 2017

Maria Larion passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the age of 88 years. A Funeral Service will be held for Maria at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 17 Ave SE, Calgary) on Wednesday November 1, 2017 at 10:00 am. with Graveside Service to follow at Rockyview Garden of Peace Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to www.piersons.ca.Funeral Home:Pierson’s...

Neil Alonzo Lyman

Neil Alonzo Lyman

Oct 21, 2017

Neil Alonzo Lyman passed away on October 21, 2017 in Calgary at age 73. Neil was a resident of Victory Manor in Calgary and will be missed by his many friends there. He is survived by his son, Troy; sisters, Bernice and Connie; several nieces and nephews and his many friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Victory...

Ly Thi Truong

Ly Thi Truong

Oct 20, 2017

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