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Laurie Lynn Ward

Laurie Lynn Ward

Aug 28, 2014

Ward, Laurie Lynn January 27, 1965 – August 28, 2014It is with great sadness that we announce the departing of our beloved wife, mother and daughter, Laurie Ward who passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the age of 49 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Roger; four children, Tanya Rake, Lucas Jr. Van Dyk, Darryl...

Minh Truong

Minh Truong

Aug 23, 2014

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

Norma Moody

Norma Moody

Aug 21, 2014

With heavy hearts we sadly announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Norma Moody on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at the Rockyview Hospital at the age of 77. She will be lovingly remembered by two daughters Gail of Calgary and Karen of Sparwood, BC; a son Adam (Kim) of Summerland, BC; grandchildren Victoria Mamie, Jordan Francis, Mark...

Vera Verna Antoine

Vera Verna Antoine

Aug 21, 2014

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Vera Verna Antoine. Vera passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at her residence in Calgary, Canada at the age of 53 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her father Joseph Antoine and Stepmother Shema Antoine of Labayee. One sister Drucilla Antoine of Calgary and...

Cherie Yvonne Morrison

Cherie Yvonne Morrison

Aug 19, 2014

Morrison, Cherie Yvonne December 6, 1933 – August 19, 2014 Cherie Morrison passed away on August 19, 2014 at the age of 80 years. She will be dearly missed by her husband William “Bill” Morrison; their six children Rick (Hallie) of Cardston, Cindy Leavitt, Gerald (Jeanette), Timothy (Charlene), Daniel (Tracey), and Cherie Morrison-Ford, all of Calgary; 23 grandchildren and 22...

Frances Joyce Lecuyer

Frances Joyce Lecuyer

Aug 18, 2014

Lecuyer, Frances Joyce February 17, 1931 – August 18, 2014The family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Frances Joyce Lecuyer on August 18, 2014 at the age of 83 years. In keeping with Frances’ wishes no funeral service will be held.

Vernil Henry Smith

Vernil Henry Smith

Aug 18, 2014

SMITH, Vernil Henry “Smitty” March 19, 1917 – August 18, 2014 Vernil H. Smith (Smitty) born in Granum, Alberta on March 19, 1917 passed away peacefully at the age of 97 years on August 18, 2014. He was predeceased by his wife of fifty-six years, Blanche, in 1995. He is survived by his sons Gary and Dianne of Redcliff and...

Vera Irene Macdonald

Vera Irene Macdonald

Aug 15, 2014

VERA IRENE MACDONALD, August 7, 1938-August 15, 2014 With sadness we announce that Mom passed away at the Bethany Care Center on Friday August 15, 2014. Mom was predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Norma Edwards, brother Leslie and sister Rita. She leaves to mourn siblings Gloria Echlin, Borden Edwards (Eileen), Tona Halliwell, Wilfred Edwards, and Kathie MacCallum (Brian). She...

Vera Jean Florence Seright

Vera Jean Florence Seright

Aug 13, 2014

Seright, Vera Jean Florence January 14, 1926 – August 13, 2014Vera Jean Seright passed away at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the age of 88 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Jim (Rita) Seright, Tom Seright and Judy (Gerry) Boettcher; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and many more family and friends. She...

Thomas Joseph “Joe” Hickey

Thomas Joseph “Joe” Hickey

Aug 13, 2014

Hickey, Thomas Joseph January 19, 1941 – August 13, 2014 Joe, beloved husband of Maudie Hickey passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the age of 73 years. Besides his loving wife, Joe is survived by his daughters Lenore (David) Mitchell and Neily Hickey (Sean Soutar); grandchildren Connor and Brianna Mitchell and Presley Prusak; sister and brother-in-law Linda and Jim...

Randall James Brown

Randall James Brown

Aug 11, 2014

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

Randall “Randy” James Brown

Randall “Randy” James Brown

Aug 11, 2014

BROWN, Randall “Randy” James March 11, 1954 – August 11, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Randall “Randy” Brown announces his passing on Monday, August 11, 2014 at the age of 60 years. Randy will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him. A Funeral Service will be held at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel,...

Eva Elaine Leavitt

Eva Elaine Leavitt

Aug 9, 2014

Leavitt, Eva Elaine May 20, 1927 – August 9, 2014Eva Leavitt passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the age of 87 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years Cleve; children, Kathy (Laurie) Davidson of Mississauga, ON, Brian (Brenda) Leavitt, Tom (Cheryl) Leavitt all of Langley, BC and Karen (Dennis) Stone of Calgary, AB;...

Brian Keith Mcewing

Brian Keith Mcewing

Aug 7, 2014

The family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Brian Keith McEwing on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at the age of 52 years. A Funeral Service will be held at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue S.E. Calgary, Alberta) on Friday August 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca.Arrangements...

John Edward Murphy

John Edward Murphy

Aug 1, 2014

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

Gerald Clifford Isley

Gerald Clifford Isley

Aug 1, 2014

Gerald Isley passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at the age of 77 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years Jean; children, Toni (Ken) Garlock, Scott, Kelly (Nancy) and Gerry Jr., grandchildren, Andrew (Nicole), Marshal, Alex, Taylor, Riley, Cody, Caitlyn, Breanna and Braden; sister Grace McMahon of Phoenix, AZ. He was predeceased by his...

James Edward Hudecek

James Edward Hudecek

Jul 31, 2014

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

Darla Marie Bjarnason/Slattery

Darla Marie Bjarnason/Slattery

Jul 30, 2014

Bjarnason/Slattery, Darla Marie November 5, 1974 – July 30, 2014Immortal beloved wife Darla passed away peacefully (at the age of 39 years) surrounded by family and friends on July 30, 2014 at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. She fought a brave battle with brain cancer until God called her home to end her suffering. Darla is survived by her beloved...

George William Harding

George William Harding

Jul 27, 2014

HARDING, George William February 17, 1932 – July 27, 2014 George Harding passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Survived by his loving wife, Shirley Joyce Harding, and children, step-children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives, and friends. George will be sadly missed.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Elizabeth Dyck

Elizabeth Dyck

Jul 27, 2014

Dyck, Elizabeth October 27, 1935 – July 27, 2014Elizabeth Dyck, loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother died peacefully at home in the Cedar Villa Nursing Home, July 27, 2014 at age 78 years, after a long illness. She had a feisty spirit and a great sense of humor that sustained her all her life. She was predeceased by her Husband David,...