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Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Sylvia Catherine Anne Farrelly
Dec 2, 2023
Sylvia Farrelly, aged 56, of Calgary, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the age of 56 years, succumbing to the relentless grip of addiction. Addiction, a merciless force, didn't love Sylvia; it controlled and owned her, distorting her reality and numbing her heart. Despite her every attempt to break free, it incessantly reeled her in.
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Rodney Francis Williams
Dec 2, 2023
Rodney Williams passed away on Wednesday December 6, 2023 at the age of 53 years.Graveside Service will take place at Rockyview Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Calgary) on Wednesday December 13, 2023 at 10:00am
Edith Muriel Slous
Dec 2, 2023
On Saturday, December 2, 2023 Mrs. Edith Slous of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the age of 96 years.Edith was the loving mother of Brett and Todd Hobbs as well as a grandmother and great grandmother to Jeremy and Jaxon Hobbs.Edith was predeceased by her first husband Rodney Hobbs; her second husband Donald (Bud) Slous; Bud’s siblings Gordie and Ruby;...
John Hector Thompson
Dec 1, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John on Friday, December 1, 2023 at the age of 65. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; sons George, Jeffery, Lachlan, Logan, and Nolan; grandchildren Phoenix, Nathaniel, Eva and Alex; ex-wife Karen; siblings Larry, Terry, Fred, Dean and Tania. As well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and...
Isabel Prill
Dec 1, 2023
Isabel Prill passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at the age of 77 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Darlene (Chris) Yaknunas; granddaughters, Jaden and Katie Yaknunas; her siblings, Shirley, Audrey, Barbara, Larry, David, Jackie, Carol and Robbie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Isabel was born and raised in Fernie, BC the oldest of nine...
Ronald James Waller
Dec 1, 2023
Ronald James Waller Jr. was born on September 6, 1942, in Calgary, Alberta, to Elizabeth & Ron Waller. On December 1, 2023, Ron passed away at home with his beloved wife, Diana, at his side at the age of 81.Ron and Diana shared 60 beautiful years of marriage, and built a loving family in the community of Inglewood. Ron had...
Shawn Matthew Perry
Nov 30, 2023
Shawn Perry passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 36 years.
A Graveside Service will be held for Shawn at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2:00 pm.
Donald James Grainger
Nov 30, 2023
Donald “Don” James Grainger passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 67 years. Don was born in Calgary, Alberta and lived here his entire life. He worked for Calgary Transit as an Autobody Mechanic for over 35 years. He had a love for anything to do with classic cars. His pride and joy was his 75...
Rudolf (Rudy) Walter Nietmann
Nov 30, 2023
On Thursday, November 30, 2023 Mr. Rudy Nietmann, beloved husband to Lisa of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 88 years.Besides his loving wife, Lisa, of 62 years, Rudy is survived by his daughter Rose of Calgary; son Walter and his wife Stacey of Calgary; grandson Sam of Calgary; granddaughter Madison of Calgary; brothers-in-law Luke and Fernando; sister-in-law...
Mayne Richard Root
Nov 29, 2023
Mayne Root passed away suddenly surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Foothills Medical Centre at the age of 73 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Rose Lynn; four children, Lisa Root (Grant), Tina Hornberger (Doug), Becky Walker (Jeff) and David Root (Marysol); eight grandchildren Kristian (Kayla), Kyle (Cassie), Brookley,...
Hannah Waltraud Hanlan (Nee Pempe)
Nov 28, 2023
Hanlan, Hannah WaltraudMarch 29, 1943 – November 28, 2023With great sadness, the family would like to announce the passing of Hannah (Pempe) Hanlan on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.Hannah is predeceased by her husband Ivan Hanlan; mother Antonia Pempe sisters Marlene (Don) Baron, Renata (Frank) Thompson, Dieter (Dianne) Pempe and Irene Pempe.Hannah is survived by her children Terri (Dave) Matheson, Rosy...
Benjamin Gerald Jacob Beans
Nov 27, 2023
Benjamin Gerald Jacob Beans born January 23, 1975, in Alert Bay, BC passed away suddenly November 27, 2023 in St. Albert, AB.Ben was predeceased by his mother, Gloria June Beans of Turnour Island, BC, father, Simon Moses Beans of Alert Bay, BC, his late brother, Simon Peter Beans of Alert Bay, BC and his father-in-law, Roy William Davidson of Calgary,...

William Bernard Broens
Nov 27, 2023
Broens, William BernardBorn December 4, 1937 in HollandPassed Away November 27, 2023 in CalgaryWilliam Broens passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the age of 85 years.Bill is survived by his companion; three children; and four grandchildren.Bill lived his life to the fullest as he had many interests and talents. In his younger years he raced motorcycles. He was...
Eunice Ruth Knelson
Nov 24, 2023
Eunice Knelson passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 86 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Bradley Knelson of Medicine Hat, AB, Carla Chalanchuk of Calgary,AB, James (Treena) Knelson of Battleford, SK, Michael Knelson of Calgary, AB and Douglas Knelson of Calgary, AB; Her grandchildren, Sara Chalanchuk of Calgary, AB, Anthony Chalanchuk of...
Francisco Coelho Teixeira
Nov 24, 2023
Francisco Coelho Teixeira passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 69 years after a brief illness. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Maria and his sons, Paulo (MaryAnn) and Derek (Cecilia); Frank’s sister, Maria (Herman); brother in law, Joao (Betty); and his precious grandchildren, Zoe (Kendall), Mackenzy (Jazlyn) and Cobe. Frank will also be missed...
Eileen Helen Sudyn
Nov 23, 2023
Eileen Sudyn passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the age of 92 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Linda (Alex) Howie of Regina, SK, Garnet (Marilyn) Sudyn of Calgary, AB and Tammy (Sean) Bates of Regina, SK; Eileen’s grandchildren, Becky (Dave) McStravick of Regina, SK, Cori Carey of Regina, SK, Robert (Ketrisse) Howie of Saskatoon,...
Domonic Angelo Rossignol
Nov 22, 2023
Domonic Rossignol passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the age of 31 years.Domonic will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his mother, Kristen Rossignol; father, Angelo Downey; stepfather, Bam Beals; children, Denzel & Dhiren; siblings, Malenya David, Andrico Reid, Jade Rossignol, Justice Rossignol, Angelo Rodriguez-Downey, Alihya Rodriguez-Downey, Mekhi Rossignol; uncle, Ricardo Downey; godfathers, Biffy and Jason Downey;...
Paulette Veronica Otto
Nov 21, 2023
Paulette Otto passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the age of 73 years. she will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Vere Otto of Calgary, AB; Paulette’s children, Natasha Otto and Chamra Otto-Anthony ( Alwyn Anthony) of the USA, and Reisa-Ann Otto of Calgary, AB; stepson, Dave Otto; her grandchildren, Ayla, William and Maya Otto, and Aliana Anthony;Her...
Nora Emily Ferguson
Nov 20, 2023
Nora Ferguson passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the age of 77 years. A Graveside Service will be held for Nora at Royal View Memorial Cemetery (5920 - 13 Street North, Lethbridge) on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 12:00 pm.
Arletta Maria Cook
Nov 20, 2023
With deep sadness, the family of Arletta Cook announce her sudden and unexpected passing on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 80 years.Arletta was much loved and is survived by her beloved husband, Ray, much loved daughter Michelle and son Ian (Lorna), and her cherished grandchildren, Kieran, Kristin, and Braden.Born on July 1, 1943, on the Island of...
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