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William Earl Smith

William Earl Smith

Dec 28, 2023

William, known to many as Bill, was in the Canadian Armed Forces as a young man, and over the span of his life worked a variety of jobs. He was a farmer, employee at Alcan, roofer, sanitation engineer, and Commissionaire.  His family would argue that his toughest job was being a husband, father and grandfather to a large, loving and...

Scott Charles Trembecky

Scott Charles Trembecky

Dec 26, 2023

 

The family are incredibly devastated to announce the passing of Scott Charles Trembecky at home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at the age of 58 years. 

Scott was born in Drumheller, Alberta on March 31, 1965.  He was a kind and loving soul who would give the shirt off his back to anyone who knew him.  Scott was admired...

Dr. Michael John Tyrrell

Dr. Michael John Tyrrell

Dec 25, 2023

 

Michael passed away peacefully in Calgary on Christmas Day. He will be missed and remembered by his daughters Claire Tyrrell and husband David Fery (step daughters, Taylor and Summer) and Michele Tyrrell and husband Gordon Boese (step daughters, Emily and Erin), brother Colin Tyrrell and wife Kathy Tyrrell (children Thomas and Jessamy), his sister in law, Sarah Tyrrell (children...

Elaine DaBreo

Elaine DaBreo

Dec 24, 2023

Elaine DaBreo of Dr. Belle, Gouyave, St. John who resided in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, passed away on Sunday December 24, 2023 at the age of 101.

She was the mother of: Barbara, aka Sister Yeshua Marie in Italy,  Brian in South Carolina, Derek in Cambodia, Michael in Canada, Clarence in Guyana,  Alvin in Grenada and Margaret in Canada.

Grand mother of: Maria (Jamahl), Chevone (Salvatore),...

Cory Victor Lyddiatt

Cory Victor Lyddiatt

Dec 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Cory Lyddiatt announce his sudden passing after his battle with cancer on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the age of 46.

Cory will be lovingly remembered by his spouse DeeDee Eresman and her daughter Xaydee; father Ron, brother Adam; “Mom” Barb Sutcliffe her husband Dan, sisters Emily, Chelsea, Siobhan, Sarah, Eilis...

Matthew Cody Neapetung

Matthew Cody Neapetung

Dec 23, 2023

 

Matthew Neapetung passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the age of 29 years.  

Wake Services will begin in the evening of  Thursday December 28, 2023 at the Monterey Park Community Centre (2707 Catalina Blvd NE, Calgary) 

Graveside Service will be on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 12:00 pm at Mountain View Memorial Gardens (1605 100 St...

Margaret "Lynn" Lancaster

Margaret "Lynn" Lancaster

Dec 22, 2023

 

The family of Lynn (Margaret) Lancaster are sadden to share the news of her passing on Friday, December 22, 2023.  

Lynn will be missed and remembered by her husband Jim, her two children Christine (Dave) and Debra (Terry), her five grandchildren Darcy, Amanda (Michael), Austin, Caitlin (Derek), Geordy, her four siblings, Diane (Lou), Jackie, David (Mei), Christine, and...

Veronika Agnes R. Takacs

Veronika Agnes R. Takacs

Dec 21, 2023

Veronika Takacs passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the age of 72 years.  

A Funeral Service will be held for Veronika at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 10:30 am.

Dianne Ellen Huntley (Keen)

Dianne Ellen Huntley (Keen)

Dec 20, 2023

 

On Wednesday, December 20. 2023 Dianne Huntley (Keen) of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at the age of 63 years.  

"Rest In Peace Mom!  I will hold onto the good memories and keep them close.  You aren't suffering anymore.  I know now you can be extra close to me and my boys.  Love you forever." - Skylar.  Dianne...

Robert Williamson Watson

Robert Williamson Watson

Dec 19, 2023

In Loving Memory of Robert (Rob) Williamson WatsonMarch 11, 1980 - December 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert (Rob) Williamson Watson, who departed this world on December 19, 2023, at the age of 43. He was surrounded by the love of his wife at Peter Lougheed Hospital.

Rob, a cherished husband, leaves...

Heriberto Benicio Leiva

Heriberto Benicio Leiva

Dec 19, 2023

In loving memory of Heriberto Leiva, who passed away on December 19, 2023, at the age of 75. Heriberto is survived by his devoted wife, Emelina Leiva, and their cherished children Claudia, Juana, and Ricardo Leiva. His legacy lives on through his 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. 

Born on August 23, 1948, in Fresia, Chile, Heriberto grew up on the...

Turgay Ogut

Turgay Ogut

Dec 19, 2023

 

Turgay Ogut, 80, peacefully passed away on December 19, 2023, at his house in Edgemont.

Turgay Ogut was born on April 23, 1943, and graduated from the University of Istanbul with a B.Sc. in Geophysics and M.Sc. in Geophysical Engineering. 

Turgay was a Professional Geophysicist with over 50 years of experience in the international and domestic Oil and Gas...

Bret William Edward Horton

Bret William Edward Horton

Dec 18, 2023

On Monday, December 18, 2023 Mr. Bret Horton of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 43 years.

Bret was born and raised in Calgary.  He loved camping, hiking, fishing and traveling.  Bret had a great love for his family.  He was a hard worker and was a wonderful father and husband.

Bret is survived by his loving wife...

Tibor "Tim" Joza

Tibor "Tim" Joza

Dec 17, 2023

On Sunday, December 17, 2023 Tibor "Tim" Joza of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 60 years. 

Tim will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Esther Joza of Edmonton, Alberta; sister, Diana Roulette (Mark Roulette) of  Lancaster, South Carolina; brother, Robert Joseph Joza of Edmonton, Alberta; Brother, Attila Paul Joza of Edmonton, Alberta; and nieces, Jessica Velt of Aurora,...

Doris Margaret Hooey

Doris Margaret Hooey

Dec 17, 2023

Doris Hooey neé Erickson passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Calgary, AB at the age of 88 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Gayle (Rob) Nielsen, Sheila (Donny) Dixon, Lori (Rob) Hooey, Shelley Hooey and Tricia (Darren) Hooey; her son, Keith Hooey; Doris's sisters, Alice Keir and Shirley Abrams; as well as seven grandchildren, ten...

Marquitta Grayce Leavitt

Marquitta Grayce Leavitt

Dec 16, 2023

Marquitta Grayce Leavitt passed away peacefully at her home in Calgary on December 16th at the age of 85 years. Marquitta was born in Calgary, Alberta on July 26th, 1938, the eldest daughter of parents Kitch and Grayce Elton. She was raised in Calgary where she met her sweetheart, Vance Leavitt, on the steps of the Crescent Road LDS chapel....

Annette Gazarian

Annette Gazarian

Dec 14, 2023

Annette Gazarian passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the age of 72 years.

A Funeral Service will be held for Annette at Pierson's Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 - 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 11:00 am with visitation starting at 10:00am.

Graveside Service will follow at Rockyview Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden...

Brendon Michael Stiles

Brendon Michael Stiles

Dec 12, 2023

Brendon Stiles passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the age of 71 years.  

A Graveside Service will be held for Brendon at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 10:00 am.

Tarcela Gabas Guirhem

Tarcela Gabas Guirhem

Dec 11, 2023

Tarcela Guirhem passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at the age of 68 years.  A Funeral Mass will be held for Tarcela at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (1525-45 Street S.E., Calgary) on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:00 am. Following mass there will be a time of fellowship at Pierson's Funeral Service ( 4121-17 Avenue S.E, Calgary)An interment will...