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Wayne Anthony Pyykonen

Wayne Anthony Pyykonen

May 10, 2014

Pyykonen, Wayne Anthony October 16, 1941 – May 10, 2014Wayne Pyykonen passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the age of 72 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years Liz; sons Wayne Jr (Jackie), Gary Pyykonen and James (Karen); five grandchildren; siblings Linda Ambrose, Jack (Taya) Pyykonen, Bud Pyykonen, Connie (Gordon) Hale and Tammy...

Ivan Bryant

Ivan Bryant

May 8, 2014

BRYANT, Ivan Murray December 29, 1953 May 8, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ivan Bryant announces his passing on May 8, 2014 at the age of 60 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Lisa Duong; his step-children, Linda Trinh, Jane Nguyen, Brian Chan and Melissa Chan; seven siblings; nine in-laws; numerous...

Chan Jan Weng

Chan Jan Weng

May 7, 2014

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

Robert Norman Greep

Robert Norman Greep

May 7, 2014

GREEP, Robert Norman December 24, 1928 – May 7, 2014Robert Greep passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the age of 85 years. Left cherishing his memory are his wife of 57 years Opal; 10 children, Dealia Milner (Joe), Barbara Balfour (Tony), Dale (Sandra), Glen (Debbie), Linda Greep, Louise Davidsen (Leon), John (Victoria),...

Philip Lancley Arbeau

Philip Lancley Arbeau

May 6, 2014

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

Stephen Michael Mcrae

Stephen Michael Mcrae

May 4, 2014

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

Elisabeth Louisa Maria Dekegal

Elisabeth Louisa Maria Dekegal

May 3, 2014

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

John Sylvester Low

John Sylvester Low

Apr 28, 2014

Low, John Sylvester BSc., M.D., FRCPC September 11, 1932 – April 28, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Low announces his passing on April 28, 2014, at the age of 81 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Coleen; his children, John “S” (Colleen) Low of Rossmoor CA, Kristeli (Hugh) Burns of Longbeach...

Samuel Hibbert Vaughan

Samuel Hibbert Vaughan

Apr 27, 2014

February 19, 1944 – April 27, 2014 Samuel Hibbert Vaughan passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the age of 70 years. Sam is survived by sons Jason (Linda), Trevor, David; daughter Jeanette Cunningham-Steves; siblings Jim Vaughan, Dorothy Jardine, Mona Ronald, Judy Neisen, and Marilyn Krongsrude. He is predeceased by brothers James and William and a sister Patricia. There...

Margaret Glenys Hillier

Margaret Glenys Hillier

Apr 27, 2014

Hillier, Margaret Glenys (nee Hancock) April 2, 1947 – April 27, 2014It is with heavy hearts that the family of Margaret Hillier announces her passing on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the age of 67 years. A beloved daughter, sister, mother, and wife to Dale Hillier, Margaret will be forever missed. A private family gathering will be held in Margaret’s...

John Peter Hallam

John Peter Hallam

Apr 26, 2014

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

Edwin Ross Taylor

Edwin Ross Taylor

Apr 24, 2014

With deepest sadness we announce Edwin’s passing at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB on Thursday, April 24th, 2014, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Halifax, Edwin had been employed as a fishing guide in Margaree for many years and later as a civil engineer technologist in Calgary. Edwin and Sandra were also owners of an online...

Piedad Caceres Rojas

Piedad Caceres Rojas

Apr 23, 2014

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Renwick Ganesh Naraine

Renwick Ganesh Naraine

Apr 23, 2014

Naraine, Renwick G. November 6, 1945 – April 23, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Renwick Naraine on April 23, 2014 at the age of 68 years. Renwick will be lovingly remembered by daughter Karen Margaret Dickerson of Seattle, Washington and son Michael Andrew Naraine of Coquitlam, B.C. Also left to mourn...

Mary Arneson

Mary Arneson

Apr 23, 2014

Arneson, Mary (nee Endresz) November 7, 1913 – April 23, 2014 Mary Arneson passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at the age of 100 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Carol (Art) Osborn and Leon Arneson; her six grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; her sister, Emma Mills; and numerous cousins. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Melvin...

Dianne Lynn Argent

Dianne Lynn Argent

Apr 22, 2014

ARGENT, Dianne Lynn (nee Jahraus) April 4, 1947 – April 22, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family of Dianne Argent announces her passing on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the age of 67 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Susanne Argent; her grandson, Cole Fish-Argent; her siblings, Ruthie Jahraus, James Jahraus, and Gloria...

Tarlockan Singh Duhra

Tarlockan Singh Duhra

Apr 21, 2014

Duhra, Tarlochan Singh August 6, 1948 – April 22, 2014Tarlochan Singh Duhra passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the age of 65 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sarbjit Kaur Duhra; children Savraj Duhra, Snover Duhra and Sebastian Duhra; brothers Charnjit Duhra and Manjit Duhra; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by...

John Wellington Alden

John Wellington Alden

Apr 17, 2014

Alden, John Wellington June 28, 1953 – April 17, 2014 Captain (Retired) John Wellington Alden passed away suddenly at home from a heart attack on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the age of 60 .His loving wife Petey of 20 years and his adoring daughter Kacie were by his side. John was admired and loved greatly. He touched many lives...

Jessie Finner

Jessie Finner

Apr 17, 2014

Finner, Jessie January 20, 1918 – April 17, 2014 Jessie Campbell McLaughlain Finner passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the Newport Harbour Care Centre. Loving mother to Michael, Frank and Colleen. Devoted grandmother to Tyler Gee and Jennifer Finner D’Amour. Devoted great-grandmother to Vanessa, Brooklyn and Logan Gee. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later...