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Bonny Lee Dann

Bonny Lee Dann

Jul 2, 2025

Bonny Dann passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 after a brief illness.

To know Bonny was to be her friend, she never had acquaintances. There were so many things she loves: work, gardening, dogs, good food, good wine and always getting together with friends. She will be dearly missed by every person whose lives she ever touched, and there are...

Lincoln "Linc" Alan Slywka

Lincoln "Linc" Alan Slywka

Jul 1, 2025

Linc Slywka passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the age of 63 years. He will be missed by all of his family and friends.

Linc was born on November 10, 1961 in Regina, SK to a single mother, Caroline Slywka. In 1966 they moved to Calgary, which has been their home ever since. He was predeceased by his mother...

John William Gibson

John William Gibson

Jun 29, 2025

John Gibson passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the age of 58 years.

A Graveside Service will be held for John at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30 am.

Floyd George Martin

Floyd George Martin

Jun 28, 2025

Floyd Martin passed away at Agape Hospice in Calgary on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the age of 72 years.

He is predeceased by his parents; two of his siblings; and one of his daughters. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife, Terry-Ann; friend, Pam; and granddaughter, Journie. He leaves behind his daughters and grandchildren and his brother,...

Viola Margaret Gorkoff

Viola Margaret Gorkoff

Jun 27, 2025

Viola Margaret Gorkoff passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the age of 86 years.

A Graveside Service will be held for Viola at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Emylie Chasse

Emylie Chasse

Jun 26, 2025

Emylie Chasse passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the age of 27 years.

A Graveside Service will be held for Emylie at Alto-Reste Cemetery (26575 AB-11, Red Deer County) on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:30 am.

John Linwood Simpson

John Linwood Simpson

Jun 23, 2025

John Simpson passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the age of 61 years.

A Graveside Service will be held for John at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00 am.

Maria Louise Raposo

Maria Louise Raposo

Jun 23, 2025

Maria Louise Raposo, known as Louise, was a cherished member of her family and community, born on April 4, 1963, in Portugal. She peacefully passed away on June 23, 2025, at the Brentwood Care Centre in Calgary, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and resilience.

Louise's journey began when her family immigrated to Canada in 1969. This significant move marked...

Tucker Frank MacLeod

Tucker Frank MacLeod

Jun 22, 2025

Tucker MacLeod passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the age of 1 year and 6 months.

With hearts aching and love overflowing, we announce the passing of our sweet son, Tucker Frank MacLeod at the tender age of 1 year and 6 months. Though his time with us was far too brief, every moment he spent on this earth...

Mark Joseph Stutt

Mark Joseph Stutt

Jun 19, 2025

Mark Stutt passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at the age of 65 years.

A Graveside Service will be held for Mark at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00 am.

Cardenio Segundo Alvarez

Cardenio Segundo Alvarez

Jun 19, 2025

Cardenio Segundo Alvarez, born on January 20, 1937, in Mulchen, Chile, passed away peacefully at Bethany Home Care on June 19, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta. He was a devoted deacon who served many years before being honored with the esteemed title of Elder in his community. His unwavering faith, dedication, and presence touched everyone around him, leaving an indelible mark...

Outmie "Meena" Ramdaiya Myles

Outmie "Meena" Ramdaiya Myles

Jun 17, 2025

After a life richly lived and deeply loved, Meena passed peacefully with her family beside her on June 17, 2025, at the age of 88 years. She left the world just as she lived in it, surrounded by love, and with dignity and grace.

Born in Trinidad on December 13, 1936, Meena was a woman ahead of her time. With the...

Olaf Muller

Olaf Muller

Jun 16, 2025

Olaf Muller passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the age of 61 years.

A Graveside Service will be held for Olaf at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30 am.

Barbara Peggy Elias (nee Twiss)

Barbara Peggy Elias (nee Twiss)

Jun 16, 2025

Barbara Elias passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the age of 80 years. SHe will be lovingly remembered by her children, Karen Murphy (Kevin), of Leduc, AB, Teresa Murphy (Andrew), of Calgary, AB, and Roy Elias, of Calgary, AB; grandchildren, Krystal Milton (Kevin), Sam Murphy, Mike Rudolph (Kieran), Simon Murphy and Tristan Murphy; great grandchildren, Connor Milton, Matthew...

Mary Louise Hinkl

Mary Louise Hinkl

Jun 16, 2025

On Monday, June 16, 2025 Louise Hinkl, beloved wife of the late Erwin Hinkl, of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 87 years.

Louise's home was her hobby, pride and joy. Her passion was her family.

Louise is survived by her daughter Michele; grandsons Melvin (Leah), Denver (Karinna), step grandson Nathan (Donna); great-grandson Orion; brothers Bert (Nancy), Melvin (Glenna), George...

Raymond Roman Zaworonok

Raymond Roman Zaworonok

Jun 16, 2025

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Raymond Zaworonok on June 16, 2025 at the age of 72 in Calgary, Alberta.

Raymond was born in Edmonton, Alberta on October 23, 1952. He was the second of three children born to his parents Iwan and Katherine but the first of the kids to be born...

Joseph Guy Carriere

Joseph Guy Carriere

Jun 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts the family announces the peaceful passing of Joseph GUY Carriere, 87, father, brother, uncle and friend on June 14, 2025 at Brentwood Care Facility in Calgary, Alberta.

Born October 31, 1937 to Rose (nee Bouvier) and Arthur Carriere at San Clara, Manitoba he was the 11th of 14 children, two of his sisters died in infancy....

Derek David Simpson

Derek David Simpson

Jun 13, 2025

Derek David Simpson passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the age of 46 years.

Derek was born and raised in Calgary, where he also completed his high school education. During his school years, he served as a teacher's aide, signing for his classmates until a formal interpreter was provided.

In his early years, Derek worked at a bicycle repair shop...

James Keith Vanderploeg

James Keith Vanderploeg

Jun 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Keith Vanderploeg, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the age of 65 years, known to many as “Georgetown Jimmy”—a loyal friend, a beloved “fun uncle,” a dog lover, and a man with a heart far bigger than the hardships he carried.

Born on Valentine’s Day, 1960, in Prince George, British Columbia, Jimmy...

Bertha Pauline Kitchen

Bertha Pauline Kitchen

Jun 11, 2025

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Bertha Pauline Kitchen, beloved wife of the late Ken Kitchen, of Calgary, Alberta passed away at home at the age of 81 years.

Bertha, born on Wednesday, July 21, 1943, in Hanna, Alberta. She was the beloved daughter of Bertha (nee Hiller) and Gottlob Schmidt and the youngest of their family comprised of sixteen children. When...