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Cathrine Ross

Cathrine Ross

Apr 10, 2013

Ross, Cathrine (Cathy) October 10, 1943 – April 10, 2013Cathy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years Bill Ross; daughters Jennifer Ross (Pepsi) and Stephanie (Joe) Dobson; granddaughters Abbey, Nicole, and Kate; and many more family and friends. Cathy was born and raised in Vancouver, BC....

Mabel Eileen Gates

Mabel Eileen Gates

Apr 10, 2013

Gates, Mabel Eileen January 27, 1935 April 10, 2013Eileen Gates passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at age 78. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Thomas Gates; four children, Carol Gilson (Dan) of Calgary, Gordon Gates (Marcus) of Spokane, WA, Nathan Gates of Calgary and Greg Gates (Rebecca) of Calgary; five grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth Penrod (Dean) of...

Norman John Rushmer

Norman John Rushmer

Apr 9, 2013

RUSHMER, Norman John November 18, 1926 April 6, 2013Our father and grandfather Norman Rushmer passed away April 6, 2013 at the age of 86 years. He will be missed by his daughters Karen Rushmer and Brenda Hoddinott; his grandson Wil Rushmer; and his brother Wayne (Rosalie) Rushmer of Westbank, BC. Norman was predeceased by our mother Patricia Rushmer; his parents...

Rita Burton

Rita Burton

Apr 4, 2013

Burton, Rita October 21, 1921 – April 4, 2013Rita Burton passed away at the Rockyview Hospital on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the age of 91 years. She will be dearly missed by her four children and their families: Richard Diane Burton of Cardiff, CA, Fred and Carole Burton of Lethbridge, AB, Nonie Glen Roelofs of Coaldale, AB and Susan...

Ernest Albert Bigelow

Ernest Albert Bigelow

Apr 3, 2013

BIGELOW, Ernest Albert February 23, 1922 April 3, 2013 Ernest (Ernie) Albert Bigelow was born in Calgary, AB on February 23, 1922 and passed away on April 3, 2013 at the age of 91. He is survived by his children; Eddie (Janice) of New Westminster, Bob of Calgary, Alan (Debbie), Barb (Greg) Hickey of Calgary; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren;...

Edward Otto Martin

Edward Otto Martin

Apr 3, 2013

MARTIN, Edward Otto July 14, 1936 April 3, 2013Ed Martin passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the age of 76. He was predeceased by his wife Lynn, his parents Dan & Lydia and Brother Raymond. He will be dearly remembered by his three sons John (Valene), Richard (Nancy), and Steve; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three brothers Clarence, Dan...

Linda Bodin

Linda Bodin

Apr 3, 2013

BODIN Linda (nee Keus) January 21, 1954 April 3, 2013 Linda Bodin passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the age of 59 years. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband Kent Bodin; her daughter Tammy; her father Pieter Keus and his wife Laura; a sister Manja Rotzien (Garry) a brother Peter Keus (Shirley); and nieces and...

Edith Jean Aylesworth

Edith Jean Aylesworth

Apr 2, 2013

AYLESWORTH, Edith Jean November 22, 1937 April 2, 2013 Jean passed away peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy battle with COPD at the age of 75 years. She is survived by her children Karen (Ed) Dragon, Lynne Cameron, Launa Nielsen and Dean Aylesworth; as well as four grandchildren; her brother Bill Ainscough and a sister Lynne (Neal) Robertson and...

Frank Thompson Holman

Frank Thompson Holman

Apr 1, 2013

Frank Holman – Architect December 11, 1924 April 1, 2013 Frank Thompson Holman, 88, was born, raised and died in Calgary. Predeceased by his 5 siblings, his wife Freda (Dietiker 1977) and son Bruce (2004). Survived and missed by his son Lorne, daughter-in-law Tara McCullough and grandson Stephen. Also survived by his ex-companion Helen Conley who moved to Ottawa in...

Chuyen Huynh Tran

Chuyen Huynh Tran

Mar 28, 2013

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Norman Depue

Norman Depue

Mar 26, 2013

DEPUE, Norman (Dick) Richard June 2, 1922 March 26, 2013 Our hearts were broken as Dad, Grampa, and Uncle Dick played out his final game of golf on Wednesday when he passed away peacefully at the Agape Hospice at the age of 90 years. Dick leaves behind his 3 loving sons, Mike (Stacey), Tim (Manon) and Steve (Fran); his 7...

Juan Eduardo Chappell

Juan Eduardo Chappell

Mar 25, 2013

Chappell, Juan Eduardo January 20, 1947 – March 25, 2013Ed Chappell passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013 at the age of 66 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his life partner Irma Castillo; children Dsire Chappell, John (Gina) Chappell, both of Calgary, AB, and Paula Chappell of Machala, Ecuador; five grandchildren including Andrew, Grace and Teresa, all of...

Samuel Paul Lush

Samuel Paul Lush

Mar 25, 2013

LUSH, Samuel Paul March 13th, 1954 -March 25th, 2013 It’s with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Samuel Paul Lush at the age of 59 years. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle. Gone but never forgotten. A Funeral Service will be held at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel, 4121 17 Avenue SE, Calgary on Saturday, March 30, 2013...

Dennis Ephrem Doucet

Dennis Ephrem Doucet

Mar 24, 2013

DOUCET, Dennis Ephrem Joseph March 10, 1946 March 24, 2013 Dennis passed away peacefully in his home on March 24, 2013 at the age of 67 years. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta where he attended St. John’s Boys College, later furthering his business education at the University of Edmonton, paving the way for a long career employed by the...

Robert Turning Robe

Robert Turning Robe

Mar 22, 2013

Robert (Bob) Turning Robe aka. (LaFrance) June 7, 1943- March 22, 2013 Robert was born on June 7, 1943 in Gleichen, AB and passed away peacefully at his home in Calgary, Alberta March 21, 2013. Robert is survived by his most cherished and only son Ian and family, best friend and brother Jeff and family, beloved sister Marilyn and family,...

Sharon Rachel Kornelsen

Sharon Rachel Kornelsen

Mar 20, 2013

Sharon Barkman Kornelsen 1955-2013Our loving mother, Sharon Kornelsen, passed away on the morning of the first day of spring, March 20, 2013 at the age of 57. After a three year battle with cancer, she died peacefully with her family by her side at the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her...

Ronald Ernest Hedley

Ronald Ernest Hedley

Mar 17, 2013

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Eduardo Vicente

Eduardo Vicente

Mar 15, 2013

VICENTE, Eduardo April 4, 1920 March 15, 2013 Eduardo Vicente passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013 at the age of 92 years. He will be lovingly remembered by family; sons: Eduardo (Diane) Vicente Jr. and Carlos Vicente (Terri O’Neill); grandchildren: Susanne, James, Terry, Jenniffer, Jaclyn, Stephanie and Talia; great grandchildren: Deegan, Jaden, Jacob, Malik, Jasmine, Judah and Dominic; numerous...

Irene Rose Millar

Irene Rose Millar

Mar 15, 2013

MILLAR, Irene Rose December 24, 1924 March 15, 2013 Rose Millar passed away in the early morning of Friday, March 15, 2013 at the age of 88 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Madelon Nagel and Marilyn Walls; her son, Darcy (Nancy) Walls; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; her brother, John Skoreiko; her sister Florence Kross and...

Mary Polski

Mary Polski

Mar 14, 2013

Polski, Mary September 8, 1926 – March 14, 2013Mary Polski passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the age of 86 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 61 years Nick; children Joseph (Jo-Anne), Stanley (Sharon), Roman (Bonnie), Michael (Dianne), Ramona (Steve), Rosemarie and Russell (Cathy); thirteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; siblings Doris (Bill) and Wally...