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Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas

Marcel Henri Rioux
Jan 5, 2015
Rioux, Marcel (76) We are saddened to announce that Marcel, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5 at the Intercare Millrise surrounded by his family.Marcel’s children and friends will always remember his calm personality, kindness and generosity. He was always willing to give a helping hand to others.Marcel was also a great cook, with...

Thomas Edward Harrison
Jan 3, 2015
Harrison, Thomas Edward August 25, 1940 – January 3, 2015Tom Harrison passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the age of 74 years. He is survived by his sister Susan Harrison; niece and nephews, Susan (Andy) Fankhauser, Russ (Donna) Murray and Todd Murray; cousins Betty Malin, of Calgary, Donna and Harold Schmidt, of Airdrie, Ken and Deb Harrison, of...

Kathleen “Kae” Valeria Sparkes
Jan 2, 2015
Sparkes, Kathleen “Kae” Valeria (nee Newman) July 13, 1941 – January 2, 2015Kae Sparkes passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the age of 73 years following a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She will be lovingly remembered by her three children, Sheri (David), Joni and Brad (Heather); seven grandchildren, Jordan and Jaxon Torski, Paul and Grace Dyson,...

Bonnie Mae Frizzell
Jan 2, 2015
Frizzell, Bonnie Mae August 3, 1944 – January 2, 2015Bonnie’s courageous struggle came to a peaceful end with her loving daughters at her side on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the age of 70 years. She will be forever in the hearts of her daughters Kelly Frizzell and Janice (Art) VanOfwegen; grandchildren Devon (Christyne), Nicole (Justin) and Tara; brothers Doug...
Marion Violet Lariviere
Dec 29, 2014
Lariviere, Marion Violet September 2, 1932 – December 29, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family of Marion Lariviere announces her passing on Monday, December 29, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Her memory will be lovingly remembered by her children, Melody (Ken) and Randy; her grandchildren, Melanie and Jason; her great grandchildren, Paige, Michael, Austin, Finley,...

Maurice Albert Pepin
Dec 26, 2014
Ppin, Maurice Albert July 25, 1936 – December 26, 2014Maurice Ppin passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the age of 78 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years May; children, Bernadette (Walter) Dumanski, Pierre Ppin (Barb), Luc (Elizabeth) Ppin, Jean-Paul Ppin, Monique Corson, Ray (Adam) Ppin and Nicole Ppin (Doug); 11 grandchildren; one...

Helen Jean Medley
Dec 25, 2014
Medley, Helen Jean July 14, 1943 – December 25, 2014Helen Medley passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at the age of 71 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Roberta (Brent) Bell and Karen Medley (Ron); grandchildren Brandon, Cameron, Lyle, Hailey, Ashley and Sierra; and many more family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held for...
Albert Thomas Sheriff
Dec 24, 2014
Albert Sheriff passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the age of 85 years. He will be dearly missed by his four sons, Darrell, Darren (Toni), Dave (Bonnie), and Don (Jennifer); and his seven grandchildren. Albert was predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years, Eva Sheriff (nee Resch), in 2002; his son, Darcy, in 2008; and his parents,...

John Pavelko
Dec 22, 2014
Pavelko, John February 18, 1938 – December 22, 2014John Pavelko passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 at the age of 76 years. He is survived by 2 daughters, 2 sons, 5 grandchildren, 1 sister and 2 brothers. At Johns request, no funeral services will be held.

Gordon Thomas Ogden
Dec 22, 2014
Ogden, Gordon Thomas January 29, 1930 – December 22, 2014Gordon Ogden passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Gordon will be dearly missed by his wife Elizabeth “Betty”; their seven children Valerie Stevenson (Craig), Veronica Clay (John), Janie Walton (Greg), Connie Adams (Gary), Barbara Blumell (John – deceased), Ramona Price (Richard) and Donald Ogden;...

Frederick “John” Wright
Dec 22, 2014
It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Wright announce his passing on December 22, 2014 in Calgary, at the age of 84. John is lovingly remembered by his 5 children, Linda Baldridge, Lorrie (Murray) Grieve, Lois (Rob) Unger, Don (Carol) Wright and Ron (Tammy) Wright, 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. John is predeceased by his loving...

Brian Lawson Taylor
Dec 21, 2014
Taylor, Brian Lawson February 27, 1947 – December 21, 2014 Brian Taylor passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the South Health Campus at the age of 67 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife Elaine Taylor; three children Sherry Wilson (Richard), Kimberly Wiese (Ron) and Steven Taylor (Lisa); five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step children Ashley...

Roland Thomas Purdy
Dec 21, 2014
Purdy, Roland Thomas (Rolley) June 6, 1933 – December 21, 2014 Born in Edmonton on June 6, 1933, Roland Purdy passed away on December 21, 2014 in Strathmore, Alberta at the age of 81 years. He is survived by Violet, his loving wife of 55 years; two sons, Gordon (Nancy) and Barry; daughter Laurie (Ronald) Kooy; two granddaughters, Amanda a...
Blaine F. Brasier
Dec 21, 2014
BRASIER, Blaine Francis December 25, 1940 – December 21, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Blaine Francis Brasier announces his passing on December 21, 2014 at the age of 73 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughters, Cindy of Calgary, AB and Tracey of Evansburg, AB; his grandchildren, Paul of Mindin, ON, Julia...
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