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Arthur Howard

Arthur Howard

Mar 1, 2016

Arthur Howard passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the age of 95 years in Calgary, AB. Art came to Canada with his parents Frank and Amelia Howard when he was 4 years old. Art was predeceased by his wife, Lillian, in 2013. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Frank (Erlinda), Lynne (Franz) Nischt, Richard (Meridee),...

Anneken “Ann” Wolters

Anneken “Ann” Wolters

Feb 29, 2016

Ann Wolters was taken to her heavenly home to be in glory and in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the age of 89 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years Jan; sons, Michael (Evelyn), and their children, Erin (Richard), Jordan, Colin and Ryan, and Marcus...

Fernando Mendes Barata

Fernando Mendes Barata

Feb 29, 2016

Fernando Barata passed away on February 29, 2016 at the age of 85 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Joe (Vera) Barata; grandchildren Ryan and Melissa Barata; siblings Maria Cecilia Serra and Irene Mendes Barata and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years Linda Barata; parents Aleixo Mendes da Silva...

Harry Montgomery Tomlins

Harry Montgomery Tomlins

Feb 28, 2016

Harry Tomlins passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the age of 83 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his three sons, Shawn Tomlins, Colin Tomlins and Brendan Tomlins; and brother Alan Tomlins. At Harry’s request, no funeral services will be held. A donation, made in his memory, to any charity of your choosing would be greatly appreciated.Funeral...

Brian Michael Jones

Brian Michael Jones

Feb 28, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Brian Jones announces his passing on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the age of 45 years. Brian will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him. For those who wish to pay their respects, a visitation will be held at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel, 4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, on...

Ngoan Tieu

Ngoan Tieu

Feb 27, 2016

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

Lawrence Bartlett Taylor

Lawrence Bartlett Taylor

Feb 24, 2016

Lawrence Taylor was born to Christopher Taylor and Edna May Christian and had three children Paul, Peter, and Sophia before marrying his wife Patricia whom he met in Jamaica. He moved to Canada in 1992. It was here that he married his wife, Patricia. They have shared life together for the past 17 years. Lawrence had 3 children Paul (Virginia)...

Betty Krug

Betty Krug

Feb 22, 2016

With profound sorrow, the family announces the passing of Betty in Calgary, AB at the age of 92 after a sudden and brief illness. She is survived by her loving husband, William; sons, Alan Norton and David (Cheryl) Krug of Calgary, AB; eldest sister, Minnie Van Meerveld of Duncan, BC. She is predeceased by her parents, Henry and Minnie Luxford;...

Clarence Helfrick

Clarence Helfrick

Feb 21, 2016

Clarence Helfrick passed away in Calgary, AB on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the age of 73 years. Clarence was born in Regina, SK. He is survived by his daughter Sherry and his step-daughter Shelley. Clarence was predeceased by his wife Irene; his daughter Stephanie; and his parents John and Hildegard Helfrick. Clarence’s career was in mechanical work at Palm...

Michael Andrew Patrick Whittaker

Michael Andrew Patrick Whittaker

Feb 19, 2016

An amazing man who loved life and his family left far to soon on Friday, February 19, 2016. He was best friend and beloved partner to Shannon Blazina; cherished son to his father Terry Whittaker; adored brother of Chris Whittaker (Helen); three sisters Angela Jarvie (Kent), Sonya Whittaker (Dave MacAulay) and Victoria Olthof (Evan); and fun loving uncle to Hayden,...

Gordon Marius Lilley

Gordon Marius Lilley

Feb 17, 2016

Gordon Lilley of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on February 17, 2016 at the age of 91 years. He was born in R.M. of Shell River, Manitoba on May 22, 1924 to Frank and Mary (Brazeau) Lilley, one of nine children. Gordon served our country in Europe with the Canadian Armed Forces during WWII. Back home,...

Robert Ryan Sim

Robert Ryan Sim

Feb 16, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of Rob Sim announces his sudden but peaceful passing. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Lorraine; father Robert (and Kathy); sister Meghan; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Rob has joined his grandparents Carol and Delbert Tupper and Ben Sim as well as his sister Karly Sim. It...

Doug Mccoy

Doug Mccoy

Feb 16, 2016

Doug McCoy passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the age of 66 years. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 14 years, Sharon; his step children Robert and Dale (Shauna); and his siblings Richard, Pam (Mike), and Donna (Stephen). A Celebration of Life will be held for Brian at the Airport Traveler’s Inn...

Peter Gordon Murphy

Peter Gordon Murphy

Feb 15, 2016

Gordon Murphy passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the age of 78 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Theresa; children John (Janice) Cramp, Diane (Robert) Moyor, David (Mary-Etta) Murphy and Danny Murphy (Shayanne); grandchildren James, Jennifer (Will), Jeff (Elissa), Jacqueline (Steve), Jared (Allie), Jason (Jodi), Curtis (Heather), Stephen (Kristina), Jessica-Rae (Riley), Cody (Alexandra), Samuel, Derek...

Verna Dorothy Labrash

Verna Dorothy Labrash

Feb 15, 2016

Verna Labrash (McNally) passed away at the Chinook Care Centre in Calgary, AB on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the age of 66 years. Verna will be lovingly remembered by her common-law partner of 38 years, Michael Labrash; her children Lorne, Jerry (Brenda), John, and Chris (Stephanie); her grandchildren; her brothers and sisters; and her many nieces and nephews. The...

Douglas Martyn Lauchlan

Douglas Martyn Lauchlan

Feb 15, 2016

Doug Lauchlan, community builder, educator, arts leader, visionary, friend, father and grandfather, died just days short of his 85th birthday on Monday February 15. Doug’s contributions to the city of Calgary are immeasurable. He was president of Mount Royal College, head of the United Way , and General Manager of the Calgary Centre for Performing Arts to name a few....

Linda Anne Rivers

Linda Anne Rivers

Feb 13, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Linda Rivers announces her passing on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the age of 69 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving sons, Michael Kelbert of Calgary, AB and Daniel Kelbert of Edmonton, AB; her much adored grandchildren, David Kelbert, Samuel Kelbert, and Amelia Kelbert, all of Calgary,...

David (Dave) Gordon Stevenson

David (Dave) Gordon Stevenson

Feb 11, 2016

STEVENSON, DAVID GORDON Born May 3, 1947 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Beloved husband of Valerie Anne Stevenson (nee Byman) passed away peacefully with his family by his side, February 11, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Val, daughter Carolynne (Jesse), Calgary Alberta, Sons David (Stephanie), Williams Lake BC, Jared (Samantha), Castlegar BC, and by his wonderful, cherished and loved...

Ella Mae Rees

Ella Mae Rees

Feb 9, 2016

Ella Rees passed away with her husband of 61 years, “Spud”, holding her hand on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the age of 78 years in Calgary, AB. Throughout her life she was very social and maintained an active lifestyle. She enjoyed bowling, playing fastball, and regularly dancing with Spud. Ella will be lovingly remembered and missed by her family...

Kevin John Ausland

Kevin John Ausland

Feb 8, 2016

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