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Juanita Castillo

Juanita Castillo

Jul 17, 2023

Juanita Castillo passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at the age of 85 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her 5 children, Raul Rodas-Reyes, of Calgary, AB, Vladimir Rodas-Reyes (Violaine Haeringer), of Brooklyn, NY, Patricia Castillo (Jose Cadena), of Mississauga, ON, Laura Castillo (Maria Rodriguez Castillo), of Santa Cruz, CA, and Luis Castillo (Maria) of North Carolina; 15...

Kilby, Brian “Boss” James

Kilby, Brian “Boss” James

Jul 16, 2023

Boss Kilby passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the age of 67 years. He will be dearly missed by his love and partner of 30 years Donna Meszaros; four children Christy Rutherford of Calgary, Tash Ranger of Ontario, Jessica Whamond (Dana) of Edmonton and Jay Meszaros (Brittney) of Didsbury; and daughters-in-law Nikki Contenti and Nicole Sheppard. The Boss...

Hope, Dennis Laverne

Hope, Dennis Laverne

Jul 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Hope on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 68.Born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Dennis moved to Calgary, in 1992 with his wife, Paulette, and their two children, Jeffrey and Lara. From that day on, Calgary became his beloved home. In 1990, he found...

Corey James Prevost

Corey James Prevost

Jul 15, 2023

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Corey James Prevost on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the age of 34 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Teena, his father Randy, brother Sam, sister Rebecca and maternal grandfather Bruce Douglas. Aunt Colleen (Jim) Harte, Uncle Derek (Toby) Douglas, Aunt Kim (Eric) Nielsen, Uncle Richard (Judy)...

William John “Bill” Mogg

William John “Bill” Mogg

Jul 15, 2023

William John “Bill” Mogg passed away peacefully after a short bout with cancer on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the age of 66 years.Bill was born on September 30, 1956 in Calgary, Alberta. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Hildegarde Frances Stang (1997) and Harry John Mogg (2005), as well as his younger brother, Bobby (1961).Bill was the...

Deanna Marie French

Deanna Marie French

Jul 13, 2023

It is with a broken heart we announce the passing of Deanna Marie French on Wednesday, July 13, 2023, in her sleep at Foothills Medical Centre, at a very young 76 years of age.Deanna lost her husband Lyle at the end of January 2023. Since then she has had numerous health issues, primary of which was the return of her...

Fay Yee (Nee Ma)

Fay Yee (Nee Ma)

Jul 12, 2023

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Mrs. Fay Yee, beloved wife of the late Frank Yee of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 82 years.Fay is survived by her loving children, Jeff Yee and his wife Linda Yee of Calgary, Joe Yee and his wife Joanne Ruston of Calgary, Jennifer Yee-Fairweather and her husband Tim Fairweather of Ladysmith, British...

Eileen Ivy Veno

Eileen Ivy Veno

Jul 12, 2023

In the depths of our hearts, we hold the cherished memories of a truly remarkable woman, Eileen Ivy Veno. Born January 26th 1968, a true angel with a heart of gold and an overflowing love for those around her. Eileen touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her passing came suddenly on July 12th 2023,...

William “Bill” Hasegawa

William “Bill” Hasegawa

Jul 12, 2023

William “Bill” Hasegawa passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the age of 87 years.He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Fiona; children, Derek (Sandra) Hasegawa of Calgary, Michele (Brian) Rasmussen of Okotoks, James (Julie) Hasegawa of Chestermere, and Ian (Michelle) Hasegawa of Glendale, AZ; 10 grandchildren, Chad (Kelsey) Hasegawa of Halifax, NS, Kent Hasegawa of...

Megan Melita Lord (Nee Ellis)

Megan Melita Lord (Nee Ellis)

Jul 10, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Megan Lord (nee Ellis) on July 10, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta.Megan was born on July 9, 1942, to Iris Brown and Leon Ellis (both predeceased), in St. James, Jamaica. Megan immigrated to Canada in 1970, in pursuit of better opportunities and quality of life for her family.She worked as...

Elisabeth Jane “Lisa” Gallup (Nee Mccracken)

Elisabeth Jane “Lisa” Gallup (Nee Mccracken)

Jul 10, 2023

With overwhelming sadness and much love, we mourn the passing of Lisa Gallup on Monday, July 10, 2023, at South Campus Hospital in Calgary, from cancer. She leaves behind her loving family; husband, Scott; their children, Nathan of Pincher Creek, Anna (Ryan) Running Rabbit of Calgary, Rebecca and her fiancé, Malcolm Archibald of Idaho and Holly of Calgary; parents, Paul...

Ingrid Ilse Mics

Ingrid Ilse Mics

Jul 9, 2023

With heavy hearts, the family of Ingrid Ilse Mics shares the news of her passing on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the age of 80 years.Ingrid was born in Steyr, Austria and later lived in Carinthia, where fate brought her together with Laszlo Mics, her beloved husband. In 1968, she made a life-changing decision to move to Calgary with him,...

Mark Douglas Pontarollo

Mark Douglas Pontarollo

Jul 8, 2023

Mark Pontarollo passed away on Saturday July 8, 2023 at the age of 59 years after a lengthy illness with his wife by his side.Mark is predeceased by his parents, Arian & Muriel Pontarollo. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sherri; children, Terrence (Stephanie) and Jenifer (Justin); grandchildren, Kasen Pagonis, Livia Pontarollo, Rhys Boettger, Ellen Hodgson & Paige...

Gloria Ellen Marie Bjorndahl

Gloria Ellen Marie Bjorndahl

Jul 7, 2023

Gloria lived well with spunk and a positive attitude for many years with a variety of health issues. She passed peacefully on July 7, 2023, at the age of 85.Gloria was predeceased by her sons Billy Roy (1982) and Vincent Mark (2006), and her husband Gary (2022). She leaves to mourn her daughter-in-law Shauna (David), the daughter she embraced through...

Audrey Elaine Sykes (Nee Clifton)

Audrey Elaine Sykes (Nee Clifton)

Jul 6, 2023

Our dear mother, Audrey Sykes, passed away in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at the age of 86 years. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Percy (2018). She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Elaine, Chris, Jane (Jim) and pre-deceased by Steven (2022) and Douglas (1982). Audrey was very proud of...

Keith Gisby

Keith Gisby

Jul 4, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of Keith Gisby on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 67 years.Keith was born in Dover, England and lived in Preston, Ontario until 1979, then Calgary, Alberta for the rest of his life.He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and father figure to many children without a stable...

Grant Philip Stewart

Grant Philip Stewart

Jul 3, 2023

Grant Stewart passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 at the age of 70 years.Grant will be deeply and sadly missed by his brother, Brian (Linda) Stewart; his nephews and nieces, Shawn (Patricia) Stewart of Ottawa, Ontario, Erin (Dan) Reid of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Jill Stewart (Mitchell Haskins) of St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Brad (Sandra) Stewart of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan,...

Wilfred James King

Wilfred James King

Jul 2, 2023

James King passed away on Sunday July 2, 2023 at the age of 77 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Tazsh, Arron and Sabrina. James is predeceased by his parents as well as his wife, Marilyn.James was born in Thessalon, Ontario and was the eldest of eight children. After moving to Alberta as an adult, he met Marilyn....

John Adam Wingert

John Adam Wingert

Jul 2, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of John Adam Wingert on Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 86.John was born on September 4, 1936 in Markinch, Saskatchewan and lived in Calgary.He enjoyed going to active programs and bingo, listening to country western music, as well as watching western shows. He liked to watch Y&R,...

Jeffery “Jeff” Lawrence Poirier

Jeffery “Jeff” Lawrence Poirier

Jul 1, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of Jeffery Poirier on Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 41 years. He is survived by his parents, Donna and Joe Poirier; sister, Judy (Guy) Cormier; niece, Michaela Bridgeman; nephew, Gage Cormier; children, Braeden Shaw, Keegan Shaw, Aurora Shaw, Ceara Shaw and Arianna Shaw; mother-in-law Sylvia McKenzie; brothers-in-law...