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Betty Chambers

Betty Chambers

Feb 1, 2017

Betty Chambers passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the age of 87 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Denise Chambers and Chris (Gayle) Chambers; grandsons Derek and Colin; cousin Brian (Maureen) Tedder and their son Kevin (Lesley) and daughter-in-law Susan; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Dennis & Lucy...

Sentayehu Birro Gebremariam

Sentayehu Birro Gebremariam

Feb 1, 2017

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

Robin James Keating

Robin James Keating

Feb 1, 2017

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robin James Keating on Feb 1st 2017 at the age of 57. Predeceased by his brother Timothy. Robin is survived by his parents Jim & Betty (Slattery) Keating, his children; John, Samantha (Doug), and Victoria (Kyle), grandson Hunter, nephews Chase and Dylan, as well as his Uncle Bernard Slattery...

Desire Pauliuk

Desire Pauliuk

Jan 31, 2017

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family of Desir Pauliuk announce her sudden, traumatic passing on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the age of 51 years, near Bowden, Alberta. Desir is survived by her adoring children, Trevor Pauliuk of Calgary, Hope Pauliuk (Brady Hobberstad) of Okotoks, and Ethan Shanahan of Calgary; her loving brother Mark Michalovsky of Rocky...

Jeanne M. Cunningham

Jeanne M. Cunningham

Jan 31, 2017

Our cherished mother & grandmother Jeanne Cunningham passed away peacefully and in to God’s arms on Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne was born Sept 9, 1940 in High River, AB and is survived by her 4 children Randy Springer (Lyne), Penny Tetz (Reid), Rick Springer & Rob Springer (Sandy). Jeanne is also survived by her...

Wolfgang August Brockmoeller

Wolfgang August Brockmoeller

Jan 28, 2017

Wolfgang passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary on Friday, January 28, 2017 at the age of 85 years. He is survived be many family and friends. Wolfgang was born in Hamburg, Germany on March 4, 1931. He became a Bricklayer by profession and always strived for perfection. Wolfgang met and married Sieglinde in September 1973 and...

Sharon Mae Murdick

Sharon Mae Murdick

Jan 28, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sharon Murdick announces her passing on January 28, 2017 in Calgary, at the age of 68 years. Sharon is survived by her sons, Robert and Dale (Shauna); her grandchildren Jared, Kerry, Taylor, and Katelyn; and her brother Wayne (Louise). Simply put, Sharon was an incredible woman. It is without question that...

Edward Visser

Edward Visser

Jan 27, 2017

Ed Visser passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the age of 72 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years Charlotte; brother Gerrit (Arlene) Visser; mother-in-law Delores Topping; sister-in-laws Sandi Topping and Brenda (Brant) Wilson; brother-in-laws Randy Topping and Kevin (Darlene) Topping; numerous nieces and nephews; and many more family and friends. He was...

Doris May Sauter

Doris May Sauter

Jan 27, 2017

Doris Sauter passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the age of 88 years. She will be lovingly rememebred by her sons, Earl (Elizabeth) Sauter and Dean (Susan) Sauter; grandchildren, Cherlynn, Elaina, Evan, Ashley, Tyler, Chamron and Ashley; great grandson Destin; siblings, Norman (Alberta) Patmore and Edith (Jim) Konschuh; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by...

Geneva Laurelie Dahl

Geneva Laurelie Dahl

Jan 24, 2017

Laurelie Dahl went peacefully and was reunited with her parents Nephi and Celestia Hornberger on January 24, 2017. Laurelie’s gracious and gentle soul will be missed dearly here on earth by, her husband, Greg Dahl, their children James Dahl, Laura Querin, Merrilyn Johnson and Kristine Browning, their grandchildren Peter, June and Jacob, Patrick and Katie, and by the new great...

Annie Deere-Mckergow

Annie Deere-Mckergow

Jan 23, 2017

Annie Deere-McKergow, age 80 of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully on January 23, 2017 in Calgary. Annie is remembered with love by her daughters, Sonya McKay (Bill), Lydia Mohr (Dwight) and Karina Postnikoff (Jeff Hjelmeland); six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Annie’s Life will take place at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Pierson’s Forest Lawn...

Alvina Geraldine Stang

Alvina Geraldine Stang

Jan 23, 2017

Mrs. Alvina Geraldine Stang age 68 passed into the arms of her loving Heavenly Father in the early morning of January 23, 2017 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Alvina was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Eva Heinrichs and her sisters, Elsie and Elizabeth as well as her grandparents. Alvina is remembered with love by her dear husband, Joseph; her three...

Ronald Allan Bateman

Ronald Allan Bateman

Jan 22, 2017

Ron Bateman passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the age of 84 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of two years Bella; children, Vic (Jeanine) Bateman, Stan (Lesley) Bateman, Donald Bateman, Della (Brad) Robinson, Jean Bateman and Charlotte (Suraj) Dave; grandchildren, Bill (Becky), Susie (Shane), Jason (Chasidy), Christy (Bob), Jennifer, Ryan (Sam), Kimberly (Jason),...

Justin William James Vathje

Justin William James Vathje

Jan 21, 2017

Justin Vathje passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the age of 27 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Shannon (Greg); Father Larry; sisters Lauren (Bikram) and Holly (Kevin); numerous aunts uncles and cousins, including his close friend and cousin Brandon and good friend Colin. He is predeceased by his Granny Pat. Justin was born and...

Allen Earle Pettigrew

Allen Earle Pettigrew

Jan 20, 2017

Allen Pettigrew passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the age of 64 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years Virginia; four children, Natasha (Todd) Sawyer, Kristen (Jason) Bezan, Chelsey Pettigrew (Nick) and Tim Pettigrew (Celeste); ten grandchildren, Alex, Ryanne, Aidan, Alexander, Ethan, Vance, Evianna, Jackson, Isabelle and Henry; siblings RuthAnne Boss, David (Bev)...

Edwin Paul Dyck

Edwin Paul Dyck

Jan 18, 2017

Edwin (Ed) Dyck Oct. 29, 1950 – Jan. 18, 2017 It is with great sadness, the family of Ed announces his peaceful passing surrounded by loved ones at the Red Deer Hospice in Red Deer AB after a long, hard fought battle with Cancer at the age of 66. Born in Warman Saskatchewan, Ed was predeceased by his Father Herman,...

Daniel Dorance Jefferies

Daniel Dorance Jefferies

Jan 18, 2017

Daniel Jefferies, age 59 of Calgary, Alberta passed away on January 18, 2017. A Celebration of Daniel’s Life is pending.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Randolph (Randy) Michael Nicklassen

Randolph (Randy) Michael Nicklassen

Jan 16, 2017

It is with saddened hearts that the family of Randolph (Randy) Nicklassen announces his passing on Monday, January 16, 2017, in Calgary, at the age of 63 years. Randy is survived by his wife Jody of Calgary; children Michelle (Richard) of Calgary, Angela of Calgary, Bobbi (Roger) of Nanaimo, BC, Jefferey (Stephanie) of Calgary, Jeremy (Linda) of St. John’s, NL,...

George Ralph Zacher

George Ralph Zacher

Jan 15, 2017

George passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 15, 2017He has left behind his loving wife Annie of 64 years; sons Rodney (Carrie) and Timothy (Jane); daughter Colleen (Dave Maitland); grandchildren Janette, Bonnie (Josh), Beverly, Kyle, Ian, Mikaela and Samantha; a great-granddaughter Mila; and a large extended family.George was predeceased by his son Kenneth George in...

Reece Howell Pearson

Reece Howell Pearson

Jan 12, 2017

Reece Pearson passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the age of 94 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons Charlie Pearson and Dick (Sue) Pearson; sisters Cleo Bilton and Beth Marles; and many family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Larue Pearson and siblings Ken Pearson, Ethel Weir and Lois Winters. Reece was born...