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Doris Payne

Doris Payne

Feb 2, 2014

Payne, Doris (nee Stoodley) February 8, 1925 – February 2, 2014Doris Payne passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the age of 88 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 63 years Harold; children Danny (Elaine) Payne, Randy (Meining) Payne, Hilda Payne, Dorie (Stewart) Henry, Judy (Clark) Jensen and Shaun (Dawn) Payne; 28 grandchildren; 23 great...

John ‘Dido’ Dyck

John ‘Dido’ Dyck

Feb 1, 2014

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

Shi Whiting

Shi Whiting

Jan 28, 2014

WHITING, Shi January 28th, 2014 Shi Whiting, beloved daughter of Shaundra Whiting and Chad Eisentraut, was born silent January 28th, 2014 at 4:45am. Also left to mourn are big sister Shae-Lynn and Grandma Barb Sackett. How very softly you tiptoed into our world, though too ‘shy’ to stay if only for a moment. Although we held you briefly, you will...

Cleon Verl Smith

Cleon Verl Smith

Jan 28, 2014

Smith, Cleon Verl February 10, 1928 – January 28, 2014Cleon Verl Smith, born February 10, 1928 in Cardston, Alberta, passed away on January 28, 2014 in Calgary at the age of 85 years. He grew up in Glenwood, Alberta. After finishing school Cleon obtained a teaching certificate in Edmonton and taught junior high school in the towns of Del Bonita...

Joan Rosemary Hayball

Joan Rosemary Hayball

Jan 28, 2014

Hayball, Joan Rosemary July 26, 1919 – January 28, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joan Hayball announces her passing on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the age of 94 years. She is survived by her children, Donna (John) Wallin and Randy (Donna) Hayball; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Joan was predeceased by her husband,...

Martha Elizabeth Letourneau

Martha Elizabeth Letourneau

Jan 25, 2014

Letourneau, Martha Elizabeth November 22, 1930 – January 25, 2014 Martha Elizabeth Letourneau (Koberstein) passed away in Calgary January 25, 2014. Born November 22, 1930 in Mellowdale, Alberta, Martha grew up in Barrhead, Alberta and lived at various times in all three Prairie Provinces and British Columbia. Martha made life-long friends everywhere she went, and enjoyed a 23 year career...

Michael Thomas Mikkelsen

Michael Thomas Mikkelsen

Jan 23, 2014

MIKKELSEN, Michael Thomas Born June 3, 1954 Passed away peacefully with his wife at his side January 23, 2014.He is survived by his wife Gloria Mikkelsen, his daughter Shelly Mikkelsen (Chris), his sons David Mikkelsen (Anna) and Tony Mikkelsen, his brother Allan Mikkelsen and 7 grandchildren Tyler, Tayla, Ty, Jonny, Nicky, Keira and Pugsley. His 3 fur babies Sammy, Pikachu...

Maurice Cruse

Maurice Cruse

Jan 21, 2014

Cruse, Maurice December 4, 1935 – January 21, 2014 The family is sad to announce that Maurice Cruse passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the age of 78 years.Maurice will be sorely missed by his children: Andrew (Crystal), Gareth (Kathie), T.J. (Jodie), Mardi and Amber; and while she is a granddaughter, Taya was more like a daughter than...

Antonia Maria Cimino

Antonia Maria Cimino

Jan 20, 2014

Cimino, Antonia Maria August 24, 1946 – January 20, 2014Antonia Cimino passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014 at the age of 67 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 45 years Louis Cimino; daughters Rose (Ron) Motteram and Flavia (Michael) Vanderberg; grandchildren, Jena (Teo), Mariah, McKenzie, Quinn, Marissa and Alexis; sisters Clara (Maurice) Artoun and Joanne...

Cheryl Anne Teal

Cheryl Anne Teal

Jan 18, 2014

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

Soeum Kear

Soeum Kear

Jan 18, 2014

In Loving Memory of Soeum Kear, age 65, of Battambang, Cambodia died Saturday night, Jan 18, 2014 at the foothills Hospital surrounded by his family. Born March 11, 1948 he was the son of the late Kruoch Kear and Lim Thuch. Soeum was a dedicated educator in his home country and came to Canada to give his children a better...

Michael Dickens

Michael Dickens

Jan 18, 2014

DICKENS, Michael John Born October 16, 1944 Passed away suddenly on January 18, 2014 He is survived by his daughters, Carrie Coombs (Mark) and Kellie Dickens (Scotty), his brother Kerry Dickens and his 3 Grandchildren Braeden, Briella and Brodie. He was predeceased by his father Ernest Dickens and mother Geraldine Dickens (Coulter) Michael was born in Bowmanville Ontario and after...

Almerina Michelini

Almerina Michelini

Jan 18, 2014

Michelini, Almerina February 24, 1924 – January 18, 2014 Almerina Michelini passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the age of 89 years. She will be dearly missed by her son Hermes Michelini (Lori) of Calgary; her daughter Nives Michelini of Cologne, Germany; Eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Almerina was predeceased by a daughter Ortensia. A Funeral Service will...

Janice Bernice Johnston

Janice Bernice Johnston

Jan 17, 2014

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

Allan Merrill Smith

Allan Merrill Smith

Jan 15, 2014

Smith, Allan Merrill July 14, 1932 – January 15, 2014 It is with deepest regret we wish to inform you of Al’s passing on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. He is survived by his wife Lynne and son JR of Calgary, his younger brother Gordon and his wife Margaret of Prince George, BC., sister-in-law Sheila Smith of New Westminster, BC., and...

Joan Marie Pohoda

Joan Marie Pohoda

Jan 15, 2014

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

Albert Edward Williams

Albert Edward Williams

Jan 12, 2014

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

Pearl Elizabeth Simpson

Pearl Elizabeth Simpson

Jan 11, 2014

Simpson, Pearl Elizabeth (nee Ross) May 14, 1940 – January 11, 2014Pearl Simpson passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the age of 73 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Catherine (Paul) Olsen of Calgary and Cheryl (Toby) Parker of Bothell, WA; brother Ernie (Mary) Ross; sister Marilyn Taylor; and many more family and friends. Pearl...

Shirley Victoria Henwood

Shirley Victoria Henwood

Jan 10, 2014

Henwood, Shirley Victoria (nee Armstrong) July 27, 1929 – January 10, 2014It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Shirley Henwood, who passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2014 at the age of 84 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Jacqueline (Thomas) and Geraldine; grandsons, Christopher and Kyle;...

John Lemi Abbe

John Lemi Abbe

Jan 9, 2014

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