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Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Alexander “Alex” Johnathan Crews
May 3, 2017
It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family of Alex Crews announces his passing on May 3, 2017 at the age of 25 years. He was an incredible soul taken far too soon.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA
Leslie Ka Ming Leung
May 2, 2017
It is with deep sadness that the family announce the passing of Leslie Leung. Funeral Services will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel at 9:45 AM with viewing beginning at 9:00 AM.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA
Robert “Bob” George Hamilton
May 1, 2017
Robert Hamilton passed away on suddenly on Monday, May 1st, 2017 from lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marylou Hamilton. He was a caring brother to Lorraine Hamilton and Dave Pickard; a beloved father to Mary, Shirley (Marty), Bobbie (Ken), Margaret, and Lori (Gary); and a loving grandfather and great grand father to ten grandsons,...
Robert Matthew Bigelow
Apr 27, 2017
Robert “Bob” Matthew Bigelow February 19th 1950 – April 27th 2017Bob was born in Calgary Alberta, he was a great sports fan, avid camper, and keen card player. He was employed with Domtar (Norampac) as a “smart car” operator for over 27 years. Upon taking early retirement, Bob moved to Enderby B.C. Then moved back to Calgary to be with...
William Victor Kerec
Apr 25, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bill Kerec announce his sudden passing in Calgary, Alberta on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the age of 78 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years Lorna; children Gordon Kerec, Sharon (Michael) Monti, Donna Kerec, Curtis Kerec and Maureen (John) Beckett; grandchildren Jennifer (Adam)Banning,...
Khan Thi Tran
Apr 23, 2017
Khan Thi Tran passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a bravely fought battle with cancer on April 23, 2017 in Calgary. She was born on February 7, 1954 in Qui Nhon, Vietnam to Nam Thi Nguyen and Cau Huu Nguyen. Khan will be remembered with love by her husband, Ky Tran; daughter Alison (Michael) Rainkie; son, Henry...
Robert Van Ackerman
Apr 20, 2017
Van was born in the Calgary General Hospital, July 13, 1979. With our family, he lived in various Calgary homes until we moved to Bearspaw Road. There, he lived until he reached adulthood.Much of his education time was spent in Cochrane schools. He was an athlete and enjoyed swimming, skiing and playing hockey. Grade twelve was taken at Bowness High...
David Edward Murphy
Apr 19, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of David. David was born on November 5, 1954 in France to Charles and Eileen (Dargavel) Murphy. He was a very hard worker who loved music, history and all things Dallas Cowboys. David will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Memorial Service will be held...
Juan Francisco Monterroso Esperanza
Apr 17, 2017
Simply put, Juan was the greatest man. He will be greatly missed by all those who had the absolute pleasure of knowing him.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA
Fritz “Fred” Gerhard Reil
Apr 16, 2017
Fred Reil passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the age of 79 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years Heather; children, Andrew (Annette) Reil; Marcia (Thorsten) Nesch, and David (Karene) Reil; grandchildren, Jonathan, Victoria, Alexandra, Christopher, Elizabeth, McEwen, Cedar, Charles, Clive, Olivia, Gabrielle and David; siblings, George Reil and Arlene (Delbert) Helgeson; and...
William Charles Dick
Apr 16, 2017
William Dick passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the age of 71 Years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elisabeth of 48 1/2 years, his sons Chris and Cameron, his brother Bob and sister Linda. At the age of 49 years he excelled at SAIT receiving a Mechanical Engineering Diploma. William was a member of the...
Matthew Charles (Ducky Jr.) Durant
Apr 15, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Matthew Charles (Ducky, Jr.) Durant, age 49 of Calgary, Alberta. Matthew was born on March 24, 1968 in Calgary to Joan Marie (Taylor) and James Charles (Ducky) Durant. The family moved back to mom and dad’s homeland of Leeds, Yorkshire, England for a time but eventually moved back...
Jo Ann Leslie Longman
Apr 14, 2017
Jo Ann passed away on April 14, 2017 in Calgary, Alberta. Jo Ann was a caring and thoughtful individual who loved her family and friends immensely. She insisted that no fuss be made over her and instead fussed over those that she loved. Jo Ann was a loving sister and daughter. The light of her life was her dear friend...
Angelika “Moose” Pritchard
Apr 14, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Angelika “Moose” Pritchard. Angelika was born on December 26, 1951 in Germany to Alfred (predeceased) and Emma (predeceased) (Welke) Schreiber. She married Norman Pritchard on Oct 7 1967 in Calgary. Moose loved baking, arts & crafts, traveling and spending time with family. Her children were her pride and...
John James Dolan
Apr 13, 2017
John Dolan passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the age of 67 years. He will be lovingly remembered by all of his family and friends. At John’s request, no formal funeral services will be held.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA
James Augestine Gallant
Apr 9, 2017
Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA
Blake Centini
Apr 8, 2017
With disbelief and broken hearts, Blake’s mother Chevonne, father Fabio and older brother Brandon, together with grandma Bernice, tearfully confirm his suicide on April 8, 2017 at age 17. He is also survived by his sister Carina, and grandmother Lidia, of Montreal, as well as numerous relatives in Alberta and Quebec. He will also be missed by his beloved dogs...
Norris James Blaxall
Apr 8, 2017
Norris James (Jim) Blaxall, born November 11, 1928, died April 8, 2017, peacefully, in Calgary, Alberta. Jim is survived by his loving wife Lucille (Lucy), and his children Shauna Hunter (Rob), Norris Blaxall, Melanie Walthall, Luanna Schmelter (Jeff), Burns Blaxall, Lisa Foggin (Rod), and grandchildren Sarah Robertson (Christian), Brad Hunter (Angie), Krista Emrich (TJ), Josh Hunter (Maddy), Adam, Jacob, and...
Dwayne Arthur George Leblanc
Apr 7, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dwayne “Dewey” LeBlanc announce his passing on April 7, 2017 in Didsbury, AB at the age of 57. Dwayne was born in Drumheller, AB on July 14, 1959. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Wyatt; his sisters Colleen of Carstairs, AB, Laurie (Jim) of Airdrie, AB, Sherryle (Dale) of...
Edward Christensen
Apr 7, 2017
Edward Christensen, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on April 7, 2017 at the age of 80 years old. Edward will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Donna Christensen; daughters, Trina (Bruce) Munro, Christine (Brian) Mowat, Cindy (Franois) Paulin; sisters, Lorine (Howard), Mary (Jim), Greta (Floyd), Ella (Len). He will be deeply missed by his 7...
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