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Bernard “Sam” Garth Braund

Bernard “Sam” Garth Braund

Jan 8, 2017

“Sam” Bernard Garth Braund, 60, of Calgary, passed away Sunday January 8, 2017 at home with his daughter Leah, son-in-law Mike and dearest friend Don at his side. He was born in Guelph, Ontario on January 29, 1956 to his proud parents Gerald and Hilda (Noble) Braund who are predeceased as well as his brother Doug and the love of...

Brian Dwayne Wescome

Brian Dwayne Wescome

Jan 6, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Brian Wescome announces his passing on Friday, January 6, 2017 in Calgary, at the age of 58 years. Brian’s journey started in Smith Falls, ON, then took him to Kingston, ON and finally brought him here to Calgary. He was a jack of all trades who had a mind for business....

Antonio “Teddy” Aloysius Thompson

Antonio “Teddy” Aloysius Thompson

Jan 5, 2017

Antonio “Teddy” Aloysius Thompson, age 65 of Calgary, Alberta passed away on January 5, 2017. He is remembered with love by his daughter, Alisha and his niece, Sonia and many other family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 21, 2016 at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17...

Audrey Mcdougall

Audrey Mcdougall

Jan 4, 2017

Audrey McDougall died peacefully in her home at Evanston Grand Village at the age of 88 years, with her family by her side. She is survived by her beloved sister, Bertha; her two loving children, her daughter Debra, son Cal and daughter-in-law Norma; her cherished grandchildren ; Adam McDougall, Layne McDougall (Mike Zak), Tara McGrath (Kevin Desmarais), and Meryk (Tim)...

John (Jack) R. Olsen

John (Jack) R. Olsen

Dec 30, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that the family of John (Jack) Olsen announce his passing on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the age of 87 Years, in Calgary. Jack is survived by his daughter Dallas (Ken Poffenroth); his son Barney (Laurie Olsen); his grandchildren Colin Poffenroth (Stashia), Ryan Poffenroth (Colette), Shelby Olsen, and Gina Olsen; his sister Karen (Gordon West)...

David Douglas Shephard

David Douglas Shephard

Dec 29, 2016

After years of battling the devastating effects of cancer and its treatment, Dave has left those who love him in this world to join loved ones waiting in a better place. Dave was predeceased by his dad Fred, and his beloved daughter Jodi. Dave has left behind his partner Lori Pire; his daughters Tana (Pablo) and Sara (Shane); 6 1/2...

Donald Louis Jones

Donald Louis Jones

Dec 27, 2016

A Celebration of Life for Donald will be held on December 31, 2016 from 2 – 5 pm at Billy’s House (4408 55 Street NE).

Donald Clayton Livingstone

Donald Clayton Livingstone

Dec 27, 2016

It is with sadness that the family of Donald Livingstone announce his passing at the age of 89 years. Donald was a long time resident of both Calgary and Saskatoon. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Douglas (Tammy) of Calgary, Diane (Albert Dunn) of Calgary, Heather of Radium, BC, Patricia (Arthur Ward) of Calgary, and daughter in law...

Mark Maurice Mitchell

Mark Maurice Mitchell

Dec 25, 2016

Mark Maurice Mitchell, 45, of Calgary, Alberta died suddenly and tragically on December 25, 2016.Mark was born April 3, 1971, in Barrhead, Alberta, to Arlene and Maurice Mitchell, the fourth child of the family.He is pre-deceased by his father, Maurice Mitchell, mother, Arlene Mitchell and older brother Terry Mitchell.He leaves behind his children, Kaden and Nevada (with their mother Staci...

Archibald Irvin Reimer

Archibald Irvin Reimer

Dec 25, 2016

Archie passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2016, in Calgary at the age of 76. He was a professional taxi driver in Calgary for 33 years, almost exclusively with Associated Cabs. He had various jobs preceding that including his own HVAC company.Archie is survived by his son Anthony Reimer (Joanne Sampson), daughter D.D. (Dale) Gallant, grandchild Sabrina Gallant, brother Ernie...

Jodi Jean Mcdowell

Jodi Jean Mcdowell

Dec 24, 2016

Jodi McDowell passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the age of 40 years. Jodi will be forever cherished by her family which includes her mother Chicklet; her siblings John-Boy, Jessi, Jacki (Kyle); her adored grandchildren Jakayla and Isaiah; her nephews Jaydon and Jaxon; and many other family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held for Jodi...

Robert “Bob” Taylor

Robert “Bob” Taylor

Dec 23, 2016

Bob Taylor passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at the age of 76 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years Marjorie; sons, Brad, Stuart (Maureen), Wayne (Susan) and Scott (Joanne); grandchildren, Chad (Jill), Jordan (Josh), Erik, Emilee, Kevin and Megan; great grandchildren, Drew, Sloane, and Blake; four siblings; numerous nieces and nephews and many...

William Stephen Cluett

William Stephen Cluett

Dec 21, 2016

William was born on 14 May 1957 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and passed away peacefully on 21 December 2016 in Calgary, Alberta Canada at the age of 59 years.Billy was born and raised in Louisbourg, Cape Breton Nova Scotia. He was a good hearted man and loved his son Cole more than anything in the world. He mined in Flin...

Andre Joseph Albert Moisan

Andre Joseph Albert Moisan

Dec 19, 2016

Andre Jr. and Heather Moisan sorrowfully announce the passing of Andre Sr. on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the age of 76 Years. He will be lovingly remembered by all of his family and friends. Andre was born and raised in Quebec. After serving 5 years in the Air Force where he was trained to be a machinist, he made...

Eric Warren Poffenroth

Eric Warren Poffenroth

Dec 18, 2016

The family of Eric Poffenroth is saddened to announce his sudden passing on Sunday December 18, 2016 at the age of 23 years. Eric will be deeply missed by his parents Don and Anita; his brother Kyle; his grandfather Peter Loogman; his fiance Kimberly; and many cousins, aunts, uncles and close friends. Eric was a young man who had a...

Crystal Lee Laine Gammel

Crystal Lee Laine Gammel

Dec 17, 2016

Crystal Gammel passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2016 in Calgary, AB at the age of 31 years. Crystal will be lovingly remembered by her sons Daniel and Logan; by the father of her children Chris; her parents George and Tracey; her brothers Torrie and Kyle; her in-laws which include Charles, Cheryl, Jon (Stephanie), Dan, and Paul (Christy); and...

Olusegun “Victor” Adegbite

Olusegun “Victor” Adegbite

Dec 15, 2016

Olusegun Adegbite (Ph.D.), born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria on Jan. 19th, 1970, passed away on Dec. 15th, 2016 in Edmonton, Canada. He was an alumnus of The Polytechnic of Ibadan, Nigeria, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, University of Cape Town, South Africa, and the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada. He was a follower of Christ and an...

Dave Levant

Dave Levant

Dec 15, 2016

Dave Levant passed away in Calgary, AB on December 15, 2016 at the age of 76 years. The family is planning a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Ruth Duncan

Ruth Duncan

Dec 13, 2016

Ruth Duncan passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the age of 70 Years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Tamara (Anthony) Matthews, Richard Duncan, Jeff Duncan (Tara) and Timothy Duncan; granddaughters Alexis and Olivia; siblings Jean (John) Cross, Maureen Forbes, Irene (Kent) Hansen, David (Jackie) Brooks, Trevor Brooks and Stephen Brooks; and many more family and...

Donald Sverre Hansen

Donald Sverre Hansen

Dec 13, 2016

Donald S. Hansen passed away peacefully in his Calgary home of 51 years, where he lived alone since the passing of his cherished wife Judy in 2015. He will be lovingly missed by their five children: Janice (Jeff) Champion, Karen (Steve) Meyer, Dave (Lanna) Hansen, Kristine (Kent) Stringham, and Steve (Chelsey) Hansen, as well as 23 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren....