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Charles James Maurais

Charles James Maurais

Nov 19, 2023

Charles Maurais passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the age of 60 years. 

A Graveside Service will be held for Charles at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Theodora Stevenson (Nee Redd)

Theodora Stevenson (Nee Redd)

Nov 19, 2023

On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Theodora Redd Stevenson passed peacefully in her 103rd year. She was predeceased by her loving parents and her five siblings: Maurine Redd Wood (David), Hazel Redd Gibb (Boyd), Alma Redd Mendenhall (Ross), Norma Redd Fairbanks (Harold /Nebs) and John Paul Redd (Sherrell Drake).Theodora was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on December 17, 1920, the second oldest...

Gyula Piri

Gyula Piri

Nov 17, 2023

Gyula Piri passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the age of 58 years.  He will be lovingly remembered by his brother Lazlo Piri, best friend Istvan Molnar, god-son Levente Molnar, all of Hungary. He was predeceased by his mother and father.

Gyulian, as his friends called him worked for Panorama Building Systems for 20 years as an ISM...

Leonard William ‘Bill’ Rice

Leonard William ‘Bill’ Rice

Nov 17, 2023

Bill Rice passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the age of 77 years.Bill was born and raised in Calgary. He served in the Navy from 1963 to 1966. In 1971, he met Betty and they married in 1979. Bill loved traveling with his family to places like Columbia Falls, Montana. He was a jovial man, also known to...

Walter Darryl Murdock

Walter Darryl Murdock

Nov 17, 2023

On Friday, November 17th, 2023, peacefully with loved ones by his side Walter Darryl Murdock passed away at Rockyview General Hospital, at the age of 52 years.Walter was born and raised in Winnipeg. He left Winnipeg at the age of 17 and moved to Toronto. Walter had also lived in Timmins and Ottawa before settling in Calgary, Alberta. He was...

Dorothy Jean Elizabeth Brann

Dorothy Jean Elizabeth Brann

Nov 16, 2023

With sadness the family of Dorothy (Dot) Brann, a much-loved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother announce her peaceful passing at Clifton House on Thursday November 16th, 2023 at the age of 88 years. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert Austin Brann and her daughter Alanna Jean Brann. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Kearney; her sons, Timothy...

George Santino Bol

George Santino Bol

Nov 15, 2023

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 George Santino Bol of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 29 years.George was born in Khartoum, Sudan, and was raised in Calgary. He attended Holy Cross Elementary School, St.Mary’s High School, and attended college at Durham College. George’s interests include basketball, which he played through junior high school to the college level. He...

Alan Mcdonald

Alan Mcdonald

Nov 15, 2023

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Mr. Alan McDonald of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 55 years.Alan was born to Kenneth and Agnes McDonald on December 8, 1967 in Blackburn, Scotland. He spent most of his life in Calgary. Alan’s passions were hockey and boxing. He was a generous and funny individual. Most of all Alan was a...

Mary Morgoch (Nee Van De Ryse)

Mary Morgoch (Nee Van De Ryse)

Nov 14, 2023

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Mary Margoch on November 14, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 99.Mary was born in Wabamun and lived in Drumheller and Calgary, Alberta. She was a talented seamstress and had her own business doing invisible mending. She also cleaned houses for others and developed many friendships by doing so. Mary...

Robert “Bob” James Mckenney

Robert “Bob” James Mckenney

Nov 13, 2023

Bob McKenney passed away on Monday November 13, 2023 at the age of 80 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Katherine; children, Corbett McKenney of Radium, BC, Kaitlyn McKenney of Calgary; and granddaughter, Keely McKenney.Bob was born in Hamilton, ON to William and Margeurite McKenney. (nee Spencer). In 1977, he moved to Calgary then three...

Eileen Joyce Cooper

Eileen Joyce Cooper

Nov 12, 2023

Eileen Cooper passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the age of 93 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of seventy five years, Roy Cooper of Calgary, AB; Her son, Paul (Heather) Cooper of Calgary, AB; grandchildren, Tina ( Terry) O’brien of Airdrie, AB, Corrine Cooper of Calgary, AB, and Michael (Nicole) Cooper of Okotoks, AB;...

Kenneth Edwin Gordon

Kenneth Edwin Gordon

Nov 11, 2023

Kenneth Gordon passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 64 years.A Graveside Service will be held for Kenneth at Alto Reste Cemetery (26575 AB-11, Red Deer County, Alberta) on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 12:00 pm.

Joe Poucette

Joe Poucette

Nov 11, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend Joe Poucette, also known as Uncle Buck and Grampa Teeth, on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 61 years. Joe was named after our late veteran Joe Poucette.Joe was raised by his grandmother, Flora...

Jack Cowling Fitger

Jack Cowling Fitger

Nov 10, 2023

Jack Cowling Fitger passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the age of 74 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sarah and Jenn (Michael Currie) Fitger of Calgary, AB; his son, Ryan (Sherrie) Fitger of Kamloops, BC; Jack’s granddaughters, Ashley, Tearra, Isabelle, and Katelynn; his grandson, Nolan; as well as his siblings, other family, and many friends.Jack...

Seath G Sandwell

Seath G Sandwell

Nov 10, 2023

Seath Sandwell passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 10, 2023 with his loving wife, Jackie by his side. He was 55 years of age.Seath will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Jackie; mother-in-law, Maureen Elder; sister, Tammy Murphy; aunt, Carol; niece, Denise; nephew, Bryce; great-nieces and nephew, Meledee-Tammy, Jorgya-Lyn & Emmeytt; along with many...

Shelley Jean McKenzie

Shelley Jean McKenzie

Nov 9, 2023

Shelley McKenzie passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the age of 63 years.  

A Graveside Service will be held for Shelley at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2:30 pm.

Marion Grace Laviolette

Marion Grace Laviolette

Nov 7, 2023

Marion Laviolette passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the age of 78 years.Marion is survived by her son, Blaine (Cheryllee); grandchildren, Wesley (Krista) Buckwitz and Jonathon Blaine St. Gelais; and four great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her daughter, Rhonda. Marion was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will greatly missed.

Sophie Theresa Harbarenko

Sophie Theresa Harbarenko

Nov 6, 2023

On Monday, November 6, 2023 Mrs. Sophie Theresa Harbarenko, beloved wife of the late Edward Samuel Harbarenko, of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 82 years.Sophie was born and raised on a farm in Barrhead, Alberta. She married the love of her life, Edward, in Edmonton, Alberta, and together they moved to Calgary. Sophie believed in hard work,...

Judith May Mccrystal

Judith May Mccrystal

Nov 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy May McCrystal after a short, but intense battle with cancer on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the age of 79 years.Judy was a kind, generous, and fun loving soul who graced this world with her presence for 79 years. Judy left us to join her beloved husband of...

Adolf Joseph “Joe” Mizera

Adolf Joseph “Joe” Mizera

Nov 4, 2023

Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away suddenly. He will be greatly missed, leaving a huge void without his presence.Joe was born in Round Hill, Alberta, he moved to Calgary as a young man where he started his apprenticeship in construction. He finally settled in Bowness which spanned a period of 70 years. In that time he married and...