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Alwin Grant Pentland

Alwin Grant Pentland

Jul 26, 2014

Pentland, Alwin Grant May 13, 1939 – July 26, 2014Al Pentland passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the age of 75 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years Barbara; sons Cameron (Courtney) of Omaha, NE and Daniel (Jeanette) of High River, AB; grandchildren Dylan, Thomas, McKenna and Teyla; sisters Margot (Randy) Elliot of...

Kelly Robert Mcdougall

Kelly Robert Mcdougall

Jul 25, 2014

McDougall, Kelly Robert June 30, 1977 – July 25, 2014 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our son, our father, and our brother. Kelly will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his parents Dave and Maureen, daughter Hailie, sisters Kim(Doug) Arden and Karrie(Frank) Hohmann, and numerous nieces and one nephew. Kelly was predeceased by...

Geoffrey Gordon Pressacco

Geoffrey Gordon Pressacco

Jul 24, 2014

PRESSACCO (SORENSEN), Geoff April 16, 1984 – July 24, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family of Geoff Pressacco (Sorensen) announces his peaceful passing after a short illness. Geoff brought happiness to those around him through his infectious personality and mischievous sense of humor. Geoff was raised in Fernie and Cranbrook before moving to Calgary with his family...

Margarete Helen Lange

Margarete Helen Lange

Jul 22, 2014

Lange, Margarete, Helene February 1, 1918 – July 22, 2014Margarete went home to be with her Lord on July 22, 2014 at the age of 96 years. She will be sadly missed by her son, Art and daughter-in-law Sandi Lange as well as grandsons David (Debbi) Hansen-Lange and Richard Lange. She is also survived by her great-grandson Jasper Hansen-Lange as...

Evelyn Maribel Thompson

Evelyn Maribel Thompson

Jul 22, 2014

Thompson, Evelyn Maribel (Morton) April 8, 1931 – July 22, 2014Evelyn was born April 8, 1931 in Carberry, Manitoba to John and Wilhelmina Kissock, only daughter of 5 children. She was raised in Carberry and lived across Canada during her life as a military wife. After 25 years of employment with Calgary Co-Op she retired to Claresholm and married Ike...

Heinrich “Henry” Bergen

Heinrich “Henry” Bergen

Jul 19, 2014

Henry Bergen Nov. 9, 1918, Halbstadt, Mb. – passed July 19, 2014, Calgary, Ab.He is survived by his wife Alice of 8 1/2 years; his children Jack (Jean); Connie (daughter-in-law); Dora (Al); Nettie; Bill (Annette); Mary (Harold); Linda; Lloyd (Audrey); many grand children & great grand children, great-great grand children & his brother Jake (Helen). Henry is predeceased by his...

Elma Rose Saunders

Elma Rose Saunders

Jul 18, 2014

Saunders, Elma Rose June 27, 1925 – July 18, 2014Elma Rose Saunders was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica on June 27, 1925. She grew up in the parish of St. James. She was the 4th child of 7 siblings. Her mother was Zetta Thompson and her father was Jeremiah Hemmings. Elma was a lady of grace and was noticed for...

Richard Eugene Dumais

Richard Eugene Dumais

Jul 17, 2014

Dumais, Richard Eugene May 2, 1947 – July 17, 2014With a heavy heart and a profound sense of loss, we are saddened to announce the passing of Richard Dumais on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the age of 67 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years Suzan; children Michelle Harris (Ken Woodward), Daniel Dumais and...

Troy Anthony Brown

Troy Anthony Brown

Jul 17, 2014

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

Thomas Edward Broostad

Thomas Edward Broostad

Jul 13, 2014

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

Wilhelm Gerardus Van Oosterhout

Wilhelm Gerardus Van Oosterhout

Jul 12, 2014

Van Oosterhout, Wilhelm “Bill” GerardusThe family is greatly saddened to announce that on July 12, 2014 Bill Van Oosterhout of Calgary, Alberta, age 61, passed away peacefully at home. Bill is remembered by his loving wife of 40 years Lorraine Van Oosterhout, sons Jason and Stephen Van Oosterhout of Calgary and daughter Christina Van Oosterhout of Didsbury. He is also...

Tor Bul Thon

Tor Bul Thon

Jul 9, 2014

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Jessie Irene Lewis

Jessie Irene Lewis

Jul 8, 2014

Lewis, Jessie Irene (nee Arthur) September 16, 1932 – July 8, 2014Irene Lewis passed away at her home on July 8, 2014 at the age of 81. She will be greatly missed by her children Ronald, Gregory, Verna (Rock) and Diane (Rick); grandchildren Amanda, Ron Jr. Cody, Britney, Michael, Matthew and Maxwell; as well as many other relatives and friends....

Nell Shorrock

Nell Shorrock

Jul 7, 2014

SHORROCK, Nell April 29, 1939 – July 7, 2014It is with heavy hearts that the family of Nell Shorrock announces her passing on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the age of 75 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 56 years, Gordon Shorrock of Calgary, AB; children, Lynn Moore of Calgary, AB, James Shorrock of Calgary,...

Steven Douglas Payne

Steven Douglas Payne

Jul 7, 2014

Payne, Steven Douglas March 5, 1954 – July 7, 2014Steven Payne passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the age of 60 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Jody May; sisters Donna, Sharon and Melissa; numerous nieces and nephews; and many more family and friends. A Wake will be held for Steven at his long time...

Mildred Wood

Mildred Wood

Jul 7, 2014

Wood, Mildred (nee Roberts) April 12, 1917 – July 7, 2014Mildred Wood passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the age of 97, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband Lincoln A. Wood in 1999; her parents Thomas King Roberts and Mary Eliza Witbeck; and siblings Margaret Kennedy, John Roberts, Gordon Roberts, Mary Beth Webb and...

Frances Wilhelmina Greenhall

Frances Wilhelmina Greenhall

Jul 7, 2014

Greenhall, Frances Wilhemina September 6, 1932 – July 7, 2014 Frances Greenhall passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the age of 81. She is survived by two sons Greg of Calgary and Rick of California; two grandsons Graham and Garret, both of Calgary; and a sister Arlene of Calgary.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA...

Jeffery Michael Mackey

Jeffery Michael Mackey

Jul 4, 2014

MACKEY, Jeffery Michael – November 16, 1985 – July 4, 2014Jeff passed away unexpectedly on Friday July 4, 2014 at the age of 28 years. He leaves behind his wife Shanelle and their children Chavelle, Auston and Novah; his parents Steve and Sandra Mackey; sisters Kayla and Jordyn as well as his grandparents and numerous other family members. Jeff will...

Marilyn Bernice Wilson

Marilyn Bernice Wilson

Jul 4, 2014

Wilson, Marilyn Bernice August 21, 1951 Saint John, NB July 4, 2014 Calgary, ABMarilyn passed away in Calgary after a brief battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents Mary and Lloyd Wilson and stepmother Elva Wilson. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Kathryn (Ray) Atkinson, nephew Geoffrey (Josie) Atkinson, and great nephews, Jake and Brett Atkinson....

Danny Gerald Conlin

Danny Gerald Conlin

Jul 1, 2014

Conlin, Danny Gerald February 20, 1956 – July 1, 2014 Danny Conlin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at the age of 58 years. He will be dearly missed by his daughter April Loewen; son Mike Conlin; their mother Cindy Yeomans; grandson Brice Loewen, all of Calgary; his mother Jean Trainor of P.E.I.; his six siblings Kathleen Dickieson,...