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Eric Thomas Bidmead

Eric Thomas Bidmead

Mar 4, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Eric Bidmead announces his passing on Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Calgary, at the age of 66 years. A Funeral Service will be held for Eric at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on March 13, 2017 at 10:00 am. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to...

Ruth Marjorie Mowat

Ruth Marjorie Mowat

Mar 3, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Mowat (nee Logan.) Ruth passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the age of 86 years. Ruth will be lovingly remembered by her sons; Gary (Lynn) Mowat, Wayne (Gay Lynn) Mowat, Brian (Christine) Mowat, Siblings; Ron Logan and Darlene Logan. She will be deeply missed by her...

Irene Parker

Irene Parker

Feb 27, 2017

Irene Parker passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at the age of 96 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Sheila Engel and Geoffrey Currens; grandchildren, Stacey (Al), Denise, Rob, Sarah, Rebecca, David and Glen; numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Peter, brother Lawrence and sisters Phillis,...

Cameron Duncan Monroe

Cameron Duncan Monroe

Feb 25, 2017

Cameron Duncan Monroe, age 51 of Calgary, Alberta passed away on February 25, 2017 in Calgary. A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate Cameron’s life at 2 PM on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel.

Ronald Ray Folkins

Ronald Ray Folkins

Feb 23, 2017

Ronald Ray Folkins passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the age of 73 years. Ron is survived by his loving wife Ronnie Kay; daughter Shawnene; son Deven; and brother Allen. Loving grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Ron was a retired industrial arts teacher at Lord Beaverbrook High School. Services will be held...

Shirley Ann Kyle

Shirley Ann Kyle

Feb 23, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Kyle on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the age of 74 years. She was the loving mother of Sherry (Dwayne) Knoke and Beverly (Dale) Criss; grandmother of Jessica (Chris) Davey, Brittany (Pat) McPhedran, Amber and Kyla Watkins, Teresa and Anthony Criss; great-grandmother of Cole Davey. She will...

Darrel “Goober” Hugh Mcpherson

Darrel “Goober” Hugh Mcpherson

Feb 23, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Darrel Hugh McPherson. He was 60 years old and lived in Calgary Alberta. Goober was born on August 12 1956 in Hamilton, Ontario to William and Faye (Leet) McPherson and passed away on Feb 23 2017. He was a outrageously dedicated Dad who knew how to work hard...

Caraleigh Colins

Caraleigh Colins

Feb 20, 2017

Colins, Caraleigh (also known as Coraleigh)It is with heavy hearts that the family and dear friends of Coraleigh Colins announce her passing on Monday, February 20, 2017, in Calgary at the age of 97 years. Coraleigh is survived by her sisters, Maria Perret Krebs, Freida Marie Perret, and Hermine Rose Perret Moser, all of Switzerland; her dear friend Beverley Weissenborn...

Maria B. Caro

Maria B. Caro

Feb 20, 2017

Maria Caro (nee Basbas) passed away February 20, 2017 at the Peter Lougheed Hospital at the age of 92 years. “Lola M” will be sadly missed by her children, Myrna Caro, Pepe Caro, Romeo and Marietta Caro, Rosita and Gaudencio Carait, Gerry Caro and daughter-in-law, Tina Caro; grandchildren, Myla, Aileen, Tess, Joebar and Omar Caro, Alvin Caro, Romee and Debi...

Allan George Steinhauer

Allan George Steinhauer

Feb 18, 2017

It is with profound sadness that the children of Al Steinhauer announce his passing, February 18, 2017, he passed away peacefully surrounded by Friends and Family at the age of 69. Born in Flowing Wells Saskatchewan, Al moved to Calgary in 1967 and married the love of his life, Donna, on April 21, 1972, for 42 years he loved his...

Peter John Blomfield

Peter John Blomfield

Feb 16, 2017

Blomfield, Peter John 23 Feb 1947 16 Feb 2017 We regret to announce the passing of Peter John Blomfield on February 16, 2017. After a courageous battle with cancer Peter passed away peacefully at home. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Mary; his ten children Neil (Jane), Paul (Sarah-Jane), Sally (Simeon), Stephen (Laura), Andrew (Rachel), Rebecca (Steven),...

Grant Charles Sabey

Grant Charles Sabey

Feb 15, 2017

We mourn the passing of Dr. Grant Charles Sabey, (age 88 years), a wonderful, kind, generous man who blessed the lives of many throughout his life, in his roles of healer, husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. His life was a life of selfless service, centred around his “beautiful wife”, Laurene, his family, church, friends, and dental patients....

Vincent Vito Roy

Vincent Vito Roy

Feb 13, 2017

Vincent Vito Roy, age 28 of Calgary, Alberta passed away suddenly on February 12, 2017 in Calgary. Funeral Services will be held at Pierson’s Funeral Service Forest Lawn Chapel on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM. Friends are welcome to attend a Visitation to be held prior to the Service beginning at 12:30 PM.

Colleen Mary Broens

Colleen Mary Broens

Feb 12, 2017

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family of Colleen Broens announces her passing on February 12, 2017, in Calgary, at the age of 74 years. Colleen is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, William; her loving children Bill (Ursula), Susan, and Lori (Kent); her four adoring grandchildren, as well as other close family and dear friends.It...

Raymond Joseph Gualbert Fournier

Raymond Joseph Gualbert Fournier

Feb 9, 2017

Raymond Joseph Gualbert Fournier, 76, loving husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away February 9th, 2017 in the Bethany Care Centre, Calgary.

Raymond was born the 10th of 14 children in La Broquerie, Manitoba to Adélard and Irène (née Tétrault) Fournier on August 25th, 1940. On June 9th, 1959, Raymond went to work as a line-man with Canadian National Railway (CNR) which...

Richard “Dick” J. Roscoe

Richard “Dick” J. Roscoe

Feb 9, 2017

Dick “The Favorite” (Richard) James Roscoe, 76, passed away Thursday February 9th 2017 at Age Care Seton Long Term Care Centre following a lengthy illness with PSP. He leaves behind the love of his life Donna who is missing him dearly. Dick also leaves behind a large loving family including Rick, BeLinda (Pino), Ramona (Robin), Dan (Bree), Andrea (Roger) and...

Dwayne Richard Rempfer

Dwayne Richard Rempfer

Feb 8, 2017

Rempfer, Dwayne Richard January 24, 1948 – February 7, 2017Dwayne Rempfer passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the age of 69 Years. Dwayne will be forever cherished by his wife of 47 years Charlene; mother Eileen Rempfer; daughters Candice (Shawn) Hercina, Brandy (Ben) Rempfer, Kerry Rempfer; grandchildren Noah, Violet, Keenan, Presley and his soon-to-be fifth grandchild; siblings Barry...

Janos Kardos

Janos Kardos

Feb 6, 2017

Janos Immigrated to Canada in 1966. He lived and worked in Regina, SK, Ft. McMurray, AB and Calgary, AB. He worked for several years at the Clarion Hotel (formerly named Radisson Hotel and Crossroads Hotel) in Calgary, AB. Janos loved to dance and went to many dance halls in Calgary to fill his dance card. Janos was an outgoing man...

Hoa Trung Phan

Hoa Trung Phan

Feb 5, 2017

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

Geneva (Genny) Mae Nash

Geneva (Genny) Mae Nash

Feb 5, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Genny Nash announce her passing on February 5, 2017. A Funeral Service will be held for Genny at Centre Street Church (3900 – 2 Street NE, Calgary) on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 –...