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Kenneth Melvyn Wall

Kenneth Melvyn Wall

Jan 1, 2023

Ken Wall passed away at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the age of 57 years.Ken is survived by his father, Melvyn Wall; sister, Jean Belcastro; niece, Maria Belcastro and her children, Taylor, Ryan & Alexandra; niece, Melissa (Danilo) Schoenfledt and her son, Julian; nephews, Frank Belcastro, Bryan & Kenneth Wall. He is predeceased by...

Gillian Klingvall

Gillian Klingvall

Jan 1, 2023

Gillian Klingvall passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the age of 81 years.She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Peter (Kirsten) and Kate; grandchildren, Clara, Keana and Lexi; grand-furbabies, Cheddar, Kingston and Kenzo; sisters-in-law, Barbara and Lindsey; nieces, Victoria, Sally, Lucy, Claire; nephew, Michael; along with extended family in Calgary and the UK. Gillian is predeceased by...

Shirley May Bell

Shirley May Bell

Jan 1, 2023

Shirley Bell passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the age of 85 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 61 years Bob; children Leslie (Tom) McCormick, Don Bell and Stuart (Sue) Bell; grandchildren Jessie, Brady, Brett, Emily, Erin and Devon; siblings Doug Morrison of Bellingham, WA, Donna (Carl) Mattson of Rockglen, SK, and Betty Morrison...

Roy William Davidson

Roy William Davidson

Jan 1, 2023

Roy William Davidson passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the age of 85 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Renee Hoyle and Ben Beans of Calgary AB, Robert Davidson (Sandy) of Penticton BC, and his family in Ontario, BC, Quebec and the USA. His grandchildren, Keaton Hoyle (Renee and Sean), Jeret, Keyly and Brenn Davidson...

James Bruce Lawrence

James Bruce Lawrence

Dec 30, 2022

James Lawrence passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the age of 44 years. A Graveside Service will be held for James at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd NE, Calgary) on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Lonnie John Rapson

Lonnie John Rapson

Dec 30, 2022

Lonnie John Rapson passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the age of 56 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of seventeen years, Devina Rapson ( nee Deneiga) of Calgary, AB; His daughter, Lorraine Marchelle Rapson of Calgary, AB; as well as his siblings, Randy Rapson( Caroline Bak) of Fairview, AB; Dale Rapson of Calgary, AB; Cheryl...

Paul Allan Shepherd

Paul Allan Shepherd

Dec 30, 2022

Paul Shepherd passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the age of 58 years.Paul will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Kathleen (Eddie) Muir; brothers, Kevin (Deborah) and David; along with one niece, two nephews and extended family. He is predeceased by his father, Lester.Paul worked for many years as a truck driver. He lived a peaceful life out...

Richard “Dick” Farraway

Richard “Dick” Farraway

Dec 29, 2022

Richard Farraway passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 95 years old.Richard will be dearly missed by his four children, Jo-Ann Newall (John), Kris Farraway, David Farraway (Krista) and Sara-Lynn Farraway (Paul) ; Six grandchildren, Jason, Karly, Kyle, Stevie-Lynn, Zachary and Samuel; twelve great-grandchildren; his brother Tom Farraway (Mary); and a large extended family. He was predeceased by...

Brent Reeves

Brent Reeves

Dec 29, 2022

Brent Reeves passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the age of 64 years.Brent was a devoted husband, beloved father and step father, loving brother, proud uncle and a great friend. He was born in Chatham ON, to Norma and Leonard Reeves. He later moved to Calgary AB, with his family where he met his wife...

William “Billy” Alexander Grant Herkimer

William “Billy” Alexander Grant Herkimer

Dec 28, 2022

William Herkimer, ‘Billy’ passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the age of 63 years. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, lived in British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta.Billy was a Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather and Uncle. He was the proud Father of four beautiful Daughters and fourteen Grandchildren. Matthew 6:21Billy had a kind heart and loved life. He was...

William “Billy” John Neale

William “Billy” John Neale

Dec 27, 2022

Billy passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 31 years.Billy was born in Calgary, Alberta. He graduated from Centennial High school in 2009. He was a sensitive, kind hearted person who overcame many obstacles. He loved animals, especially his cat, Luna. He was a side kick to his dad, Russell until his little sister was born....

Christopher Robert Sweeney

Christopher Robert Sweeney

Dec 25, 2022

Chris Sweeney passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 36 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Tim & Darlene Sweeney, sister Carol-Anne (Karl) Teschendorff, niece Marissa; aunts, uncles, cousins; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by both sets of his grandparents.Chris was born and raised in Calgary. He enjoyed drawing,...

Doctor Lee Clair Handy

Doctor Lee Clair Handy

Dec 25, 2022

Lee Handy passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 83 years.Lee was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He spent his days prior to World War II and during, in Camp Howze, Texas with his younger brother Larry while his father was in the Army. He then grew up in Fort Dodge, Iowa with Larry, Linda, Lowell...

Pal Lual Gony

Pal Lual Gony

Dec 24, 2022

Pal Gony passed away on Christmas Eve on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at the age of 35 years.Pal was born in South Sudan and immigrated to Canada in 2003. He lived in Calgary, Alberta where he worked as a general labourer to help support his family back home.He loved spending time with his family and friends. Pal always knew how...

Rosanne Cheryl Mashinter

Rosanne Cheryl Mashinter

Dec 23, 2022

Rosanne Cheryl Mashinter passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at the age of 69 years.She will be lovingly remembered by her Sons, Jason Pascoe of Qualicum Beach, BC and Trevor Pascoe of Calgary, AB; her grandchildren, Colbie,Matthew,Alec,Alyssa,Shyanne,Aurora,Melody,Arianna and Evan; and her brothers, Larry and Marvin.Rosanne was predeceased by her grandparents, Norman and Ermma Mashinter; and her brother Ron Mashinter.She...

Jordan Edmund Samuel Cochrane

Jordan Edmund Samuel Cochrane

Dec 22, 2022

Jordan Cochrane passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the age of 31 years. A Graveside Service will be held for Jordan at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Calgary) on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 10:30 am.

Teresa Brenda Shepherd

Teresa Brenda Shepherd

Dec 20, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our precious girl. Teresa Brenda Shepherd passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at her home in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 49 years.Teresa was born in Calgary on October 31, 1973. She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, drawing, and refurbishing furniture.Teresa is survived by her two sons,...

Philip Hickey

Philip Hickey

Dec 19, 2022

Philip Hickey passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at the age of fifty five years.Our hearts are heavy with the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend.Phil was born to Dermott and Wilhelmina (Deceased) Hickey and was the youngest of nine children. Besides our dad; Phil will be deeply missed by his sisters, Maureen, Joan, Sheila,...

Gloria Yaremenko (Nee Kobusiewicz)

Gloria Yaremenko (Nee Kobusiewicz)

Dec 19, 2022

Gloria Yaremenko (nee Kobusiewicz) passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2022 surrounded by three generations of family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Dmytro Yaremenko.Left to mourn her passing are her daughters; Slavka (Yarema) Shulakewych, Alexandra (Michael) Kushliak. Grandchildren; Sophia (Cheah) Hinds, Illarion (Natalia) Shulakewych, Lada (Geoff Zezulka) Shulakewych, and Oresta (Michael Szubelak) Shulakewych and great-grand...

Rena Ann Roxborough

Rena Ann Roxborough

Dec 18, 2022

Rena Ann Roxborough ( nee O’Hara) passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the age of 68 years. Rena was a loving wife, mother, Grandma, sister, Auntie, friend and mentor, who had an endless energy and a desire to serve others.Born in Meaford, Ontario to Robert and Joan O’Hara, Rena succumbed to a 15-month battle with cancer, passing away...