Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Manuel Emilio Castro
Oct 3, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Manuel Emilio Castro on October 3, 2015, at the age of 71. Manuel was born in Candelaria, Pico, Azores, on March 8, 1944. Manuel was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by his wife Rosa of Calgary; his daughters, Paula of Calgary and...

William Robert Tilley
Oct 2, 2015
William Tilley passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2015 at the age of 68 years. He will be dearly missed by his children Veronica Alway (Trevor) of Airdrie, Troy Tilley (Kim Ost) of Wembley, AB and Shannon Burns (Troy Best) of Langdon; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; six brothers and sisters; and many other relatives and friends. Bill was predeceased...
William Karl Meyer
Sep 30, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that the family of William “Bill” Karl Meyer announces his passing on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at the age of 58 years. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda; his children, Jerad and Kristen; his sister, Ruth (Don); as well as many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents,...
Robert Boivin
Sep 30, 2015
Robert Boivin passed away on September 30, 2015. He is survived by his loving partner, Sandra Merali (Maher and Adam); parents, Gail and Ken Kercher; sister, Debbie (John) Seymour (Mike, Jess, Eric); brother, Jack Boivin (Brad, Nikki) and extended family. Rob worked for 30 years as a conductor for CP Rail and was a sports fanatic. A Celebration of Life...
William “Bill” Earl Hurd
Sep 27, 2015
Bill Hurd passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at the age of 88 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his seven children: Robert (Peggy) Hurd of Lethbridge, AB; Heber (Dana) Hurd of Winchester, CA; Larry Hurd of Calgary, AB; Marvin Hurd (Rene) of Calgary, AB; Judy (Paul) Spencer of Ramona, CA; Arlene (Scott) Holtom of Enterprise, UT...

Judith Ann Avery
Sep 27, 2015
Judith Avery passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Claresholm Hospital at the age of 68 years. She is survived by her daughter Heather Avery; granddaughter Sydney Avery; a son Troy Avery; a sister Donna; and twin brothers Robert (Donna) and Bruce. Judy was born in Calgary and as a young girl lived in Sylvan Lake and Red Deer....
Irene Melita Dais
Sep 26, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Irene Dais at the age of 90 on September 26, 2015. She was an extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed by her children Judy (Les) and Fred (Claire); her grandchildren Brie-Anne and Jordan; extended family and her many close friends. Irene was predeceased by...
Merna Ruth Larson
Sep 23, 2015
Merna Larson passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the age of 78 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Duane Larson, of Vancouver, BC, Don Larson, of Edmonton, AB and Jeff (Hester) Larson, of Calgary, AB; grandchildren Stephanie (Matt) Dyck, Layne Larson, Shae Larson, Justin Larson, Jace Larson, Jeneille Larson and Jakobe Larson; great granddaughter Emily...
Donna Lynne Delorme
Sep 23, 2015
After a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis, we announce, with great sadness, the passing of Donna Lynne DeLorme . She is survived by her father, Bernie DeLorme, her mother, Hilda Yerxa and stepfather Robert Yerxa, her brother, Darren DeLorme and his wife Duka Julius – DeLorme, her step-niece, Romina and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Donna lived...
Margaret “Marg” Rose Mary Graham
Sep 23, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Margaret “Marg” Rose Mary Graham announces her peaceful passing with family by her side on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the age of 59 years. Marg’s memory will be cherished by her loving spouse of 27 years, Keith Wylie; her children, Tony (Jessie) Graham, Rob (Amanda) Graham, and Rick (Michelle) Graham;...
Bradley Douglas Holt
Sep 21, 2015
It is with great sadness that the family of Bradley Douglas Holt announces his passing on September 21, 2015. Brad was born in Calgary on July 23, 1969 to Shirley and Gordon Holt. Along with his parents Brad leaves to cherish his memory, his beautiful daughters, Alicia Holt (Devon Carleton) and twins Jade and Janae Holt. Brad was proud of...
Vaughn Milton Taylor
Sep 20, 2015
Vaughn Milton Taylor passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 84 from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease. Milt is survived by his wife Marilyn Wolsey Taylor; their five children Karryn Mysyk (Andrew), Richard Taylor (Kim), Sandii Taylor (Wes Metz), Darren Taylor (Erika) and Krista Banfield (John) all of Calgary; twelve grandchildren Tegan Mysyk-Barge (Jesse), Tyler Mysyk (Tori),...
Xuyen Tien Tran
Sep 19, 2015
Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1
Julia Mae Kurtz
Sep 19, 2015
Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1
Gurbir Kaur Sandhu
Sep 18, 2015
Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Maria Gloria Paiva
Sep 18, 2015
Beloved mother, grandmother (Vav) and great grandmother, Maria Gloria Paiva passed away on Friday September 18, 2015 at the age of 74 years. Maria will be lovingly remembered by her daughters; Olivia Paiva (David McNevin), Suzie (Brian) Pepe and Margaret (Tom) Linn; her grandchildren Jennifer McNevin, Michael Pepe, Melissa Pepe and Danielle Linn; and 4 great grandchildren. Her memory will...
Stuart Knox Henry
Sep 18, 2015
It is with heavy hearts the family announces that Stu passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Stu was born in Belfast, Ireland but spent the majority of his time in Calgary. He was predeceased by his Father Victor HENRY, Mother Molly (GREER), Stepmother Elizabeth (BAIRD)and his wife Ellen Diana (BOYD). He leaves behind...
Burke Michael Hansen
Sep 13, 2015
Burke Hansen passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the age of 84 years. He was born in the town of Vulcan, Alberta to Hans Henrich (Harry) Hansen and Gladys Brown. Burke served as a navigator in the Royal Canadian Armed Forces during the Korean War. Later, he followed his experience into work as a heavy mechanic for...
Valerie Jean Balyx
Sep 13, 2015
Valerie Balyx passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the age of 51 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 10 years Andy; daughters Brandy and Sara; mother Ann Froese of Yorkton, SK; sister Denise (Lionel) McRae of Warman, SK; brother Bill Forese of Yorkton, SK; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by...
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