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Donald Cameron Goodwin

Donald Cameron Goodwin

Jan 16, 2013

Donald Cameron Goodwin (October 21, 1952- January 16, 2013) It is with deep, sad hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Don on January 16, 2013 at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bertha; his daughters and son-in-law: Dawn Marie, Judy, Gina, his sister Donna; his “brother” Peter; his sisters-in-law: Norma, Kathy,...

Audrey Elizabeth Hilbrecht

Audrey Elizabeth Hilbrecht

Jan 13, 2013

Audrey Elizabeth Hilbrecht January 13, 1929 January 13, 2013 Audrey Hilbrecht passed away in the presence of loving family at Southwood Hospice on her 84th birthday. Audrey’s joy and smile was a gift to all who knew her and she will be lovingly remembered. A memorial service and luncheon will be held at Pierson’s Funeral Home, 4121 17 Avenue SE...

Tilda Jones

Tilda Jones

Jan 10, 2013

No Obituary.

George Lionel Francis

George Lionel Francis

Jan 9, 2013

FRANCIS, George Lionel July 6, 1932 January 9, 2013George Francis passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the age of 80 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 37 years, Pauline Francis; son Garth Constantine; brother Buddy Francis, of Jamaica; numerous nieces and nephews; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by two brothers...

Karen Marie Bradley

Karen Marie Bradley

Jan 6, 2013

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Maria Jose Pacheco

Maria Jose Pacheco

Jan 6, 2013

PACHECO, Maria Jose November 26, 1926 January 6, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Maria Jose Pacheco at the age of 86 years. Maria was born on November 26, 1926 in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. She was a strong, independent, caring, giving, generous and outgoing women who was a mother to...

Matthew John Brown

Matthew John Brown

Jan 5, 2013

BROWN Matthew “Matt” John January 29, 1982 January 5, 2013 Matt Brown passed away suddenly January 5, 2013 at the age of 30 years. He will be dearly missed by his companion Jennifer; their seven-month old daughter Alexza Brown; mother Katherine; father David; brother DJ; nephew Little DJ; grandmother Valerie Timmerman; grandfather Ronald Brown; and many other relatives and friends....

Erva Theresa Nelson

Erva Theresa Nelson

Jan 4, 2013

No Obituary.

John Olfert

John Olfert

Jan 3, 2013

No Obituary.

Maria Lah

Maria Lah

Jan 2, 2013

LAH Maria December 7, 1933 January 2, 2013Maria Lah passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2013 at the age of 79. She will be dearly missed by her husband Danilo Lah; three children Dan Lah (Christine Wan) of Calgary, Ruben Lah (Birgit) of S. Jordan, UT and Silvana Phillips (Colin) of Airdrie; five grandchildren Quinton, Nathan and Jordan...

Barbara Marie Percival

Barbara Marie Percival

Jan 2, 2013

PERCIVAL, Barbara Marie (nee Jensen) August 23, 1928 January 2, 2013Barbara passed away peacefully with family by her side at Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary, AB on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the age of 84 years. She is survived by her loving children, Darryl, Barry (Kim), Denise (Ross); grandchildren Jillian and Curtis; many nieces, nephews and extended family; and...

Gordon Richard Smith

Gordon Richard Smith

Jan 2, 2013

SMITH, Gordon Richard August 29, 1965 January 2, 2013 Gordon Smith passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the age of 47 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Rhys and Naomi; mother Muriel; father Russell Smith; brothers, Roy (Rowena) Smith and Christopher (Ramona) Smith; and many more family and friends. Gordon was born in Thompson,...

Carmen Adela Duran

Carmen Adela Duran

Dec 30, 2012

DURAN, Carmen Adela December 17, 1930 December 30, 2012Carmen Duran passed away at home on Sunday, December 30, 2013 at the age of 82 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Dora (Jorge) Tejada and Ernesto (Celsa) Gutierrez; grandchildren, Veronica, Josue, Adania and Walter all of Calgary, and, Marlon, Ingrid, Anibal, Lupita and Cesar all of El Salvador;...

Helene Martino

Helene Martino

Dec 27, 2012

No Obituary.

Thomas Major Bateman

Thomas Major Bateman

Dec 27, 2012

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

Lawrence Charlie Ladouceur

Lawrence Charlie Ladouceur

Dec 26, 2012

LADOUCEUR Larry Charlie 1951 2012 Larry Ladouceur passed away suddenly December 26, 2012 at the age of 61. He will be dearly missed by his wife Valerie, father-in-law Arthur Caverly, and siblings in Ontario. Larry recently retired from the City of Calgary Roads Dept. Friends are invited to pay their respects at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel, 4121 17 Avenue SE...

William “Willie” Robert Henry

William “Willie” Robert Henry

Dec 26, 2012

HENRY William “Willie” Robert December 15, 1926 December 26, 2012 Willie Henry went home to be with the Lord December 26, 2012 at the age of 86. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 59 years Shirley Henry; a daughter Avril Henry (Allan Nelson) of Calgary; a son Mark Henry of Vancouver, BC; and grandchildren Kyle Houston &...

Ray Alvin Forester

Ray Alvin Forester

Dec 23, 2012

FORESTER, Ray Alvin March 24, 1939 December 23, 2012Ray Forester passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at the age of 73 years. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife and best friend, Bev; daughter Terrie, of Madras, OR; sister Elsie, of Portland, OR; brother Larry (Laura) of Bend, OR, granddaughters Crystal and Heather; four...

Rita Mary Bertrand

Rita Mary Bertrand

Dec 22, 2012

BERTRAND Rita Mary June 23, 1948 December 22, 2012It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Mary Bertrand (nee Baker) announces her recent passing on December 22, 2012. Rita, born in Verdun, Quebec on June 23, 1948, passed away peacefully with her family at her side. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Paul; parents, William and...

Douglas William Leonard Euren

Douglas William Leonard Euren

Dec 22, 2012

EUREN Douglas William Leonard June 22, 1970 December 22, 2012 It is with great sadness that the family of Douglas Euren announces the tragic passing of their loving husband, dad, son, brother and uncle on December 22, 2012. Doug will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his wife Donna; their two sons Randy and George; his parents Leonard &...