Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Adrienne Emma Gill
May 25, 2016
Gill, Adrienne Emma May 21, 1937 – May 25, 2016Adrienne Gill, age 79, of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, beloved wife of John Jacob Gill, passed away peacefully in a Calgary Hospice, surrounded by the love of her devoted family. Adrienne is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, John Gill; her children John Jr., Penny, Terri, Mike, and Gerry; and...
Desmond “Dezzy” George Joseph Bone
May 23, 2016
Desmond “Dezzy” Bone was born in Brandon, Manitoba on April 10, 1981 and entered into God’s arms on Monday, May 23, 2016 at the age of 35 years.Desmond is survived by his mother Ruby Bone; father, Michael Gordon; stepfather, Brad Moad; brothers, Bradley Moad-Bone and Blaire Moad-Bone; sister, Lori-Anne Bone (Len Delorme); children, Nicholas Gunn-Bone, Nayloni Gunn-Bone and Naliyah Gunn-Bone;...
Lois Winters
May 19, 2016
Lois Pearson Winters, beloved wife of Ralph, in peace returned to the embrace of her Heavenly Father, Thursday May 19, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta. A life of kindness, service, and faith were the essence of her 95 years. For Lois, her deepest joy came when surrounded by her family. Although born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Lois held a proud Canadian...
Brenda Joan Sheppard
May 18, 2016
It is with heavy saddened hearts that the family of Brenda Lindsey announce her sudden passing on May 18, 2016 at the age of 60 years. Brenda leaves behind her pride and joys, her children Jake (Sherri) and Michelle (Jimi); her grandchildren Heidi, Randi, Nikki and Audraya; her brothers Terry (Gloria), Corwin (Jaclyn), and Kelly; and sister Jennifer (Frank); not...
Raymond Albert Fair
May 17, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Ray on May 17, 2016. Ray was born in Dauphin, MB and moved to Calgary, AB in 1966. He met Marilyn and they were married in November 1968. He was employed for many years through Ironworkers Local 725. Ray was a member of the Cheadle Lions Club...
Chol Majak Issa Con
May 15, 2016
Chol Con passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the age of 46 years with his brother by his side. Chol was born in Panriang, South Sudan on November 2, 1969. Chol will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nyanduel Lueth Padang; his son Kon; his mother, five siblings, and many relatives and friends. He was predeceased by...
Pauline Marie Bietz
May 15, 2016
Our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was released from the burdens of this life on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the age of 91 years. Her humble start in life was in the southern Alberta town of Stirling, moving to Jefferson where she completed school. At age 16 she met the love of her life Alvin Bietz, who was called...
Raj Mati Prasad
May 10, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family of Raj Mati Prasad announce her passing on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the age of 73 years. Raj leaves behind her loving husband, Durga Prasad; her sons Chandra Sen Prasad (Subhag Mati Prasad), Indar Sen Prasad (Anjula Prasad), Rup Sen Prasad (Prem Lata Prasad), Bimal Sen Prasad (Sanjeshni Prasad), and Vijay...
Anne Margaret Hawryluk
May 10, 2016
Anne Hawryluk passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Calgary at the age of 89 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings Muriel (Charlie) Pierson and Fred (Marlene) Hawryluk; nieces and nephews Theresa (Logan) Ragan, Brenda (Dave) Macbeth, Cheryl (Jim) Mathieson, Dwayne (Kathy) Hawryluk, Darwin (Patti) Hawryluk, Kevin Pierson, Earl (Sandy) Pierson, Jody (Sandra) Hawryluk, Merrilee (Darryl)...
Becky Joan Kennard
May 4, 2016
Becky Kennard passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the age of 64 years surrounded by her loving family. Becky will be lovingly remembered by her husband Stuart of 41 years; her children Shawn, Jason (Sheri), and Bev (Daniel); her six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild who will be arriving soon; her mother Beverly; her sisters and brothers; and...
Hong Viet Nguyen
May 4, 2016
It is with deeply saddened hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear brother and cousin Hong Viet Nguyen on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the vibrant age of 36 years.Hong was born in Hong Kong on September 28, 1979 and immigrated to Calgary when he was just one year old. In his school years, he developed interests...

Donald “Don” Victor Williamson
May 4, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Victor Williamson announce his passing on May 4, 2016 at the age of 84 years. Don leaves behind his children Ellen (Nigel), Deborah (Kevin), David, Edward (Sue), and Ronald (Michelle); his grandchildren; Chris, Tanya, Terri, Scott, Stephen, Geoffrey, Graham, Derrick, Daphnee, Faith, Mikayla, Tabitha as well as 17 other adopted...
Steven Rajesh Wilson
May 2, 2016
Wilson, Steven Rajesh January 17, 1974 – May 1, 2016It is with heavy hearts that the family of Steven Rajesh Wilson announce his passing on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the age of 42 years. He leaves behind his daughter, Janice Wilson; his mother, Kiran Wilson; his brothers, Victor Wilson and Ronald Wilson; and his sister, Roselyn Dhaliwal; not to...

James “Jim” Anthony Gedak
Apr 26, 2016
It is with heavy hearts that the family of James “Jim” Anthony Gedak announces his passing on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the age of 75 years. He is survived by his wife, Elsie; and children, Sheila and Michael. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Zack and Theresa; and brother and sister, Timothy and Josephine. Jim was born in Estevan,...
Buddy Edward Pyykonen Sr.
Apr 19, 2016
Buddy Pyykonen Sr. passed away on Tuesday April 19, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Buddy Sr. is survived and lovingly remembered by his son Buddy Jr. and Daughter-in-law Tammy; three grandchildren Trista, Tabatha, and Misty; three great-grandchildren Laila (3 years), Claire (1 year), Hunter (3 months); siblings Jack (Taya) Pyykonen, Linda Ambrose, Connie (Gord) Hale, Tammy Sherger; and...
Beatrice Violet Mccaffery
Apr 18, 2016
Beatrice McCaffery passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2016 at the age of 99 years. Beatrice was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England and shortly after her birth immigrated to Canada with her parents. Through her life she was a very hard working, selfless individual who always put her family first. Her family kept her quite busy as she would do...
Iris Fay Yost
Apr 14, 2016
Fay Yost, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 89 years with her daughter by her side on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Predeceased by her devoted husband Mickey, Fay is lovingly remembered by her children, Wendy (Don), Alan (Shelley) and Gary (Elinor); grandchildren, Alana (Scott), Wendi, Tyler (Georgia) and Sean-Paul. Fay was the...
Nellie May Evans
Apr 12, 2016
Evans, Nellie May March 29, 1954 – April 12, 2016Nellie Evans passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 62 years. Nellie will be dearly missed by husband Pat Evans; four children Sherry MacLennan (Phil) of Dartmouth, NS, Ernest Taylor of Edmonton, Christine Evans and Jessica...
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