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Mamoru “Mamo” Takenaka

Mamoru “Mamo” Takenaka

Jul 20, 2022

March 30, 1942 – July 20, 2022 (80 years strong). Born in Vancouver, BC and displaced by WWII, his family lived in two internment camps. New Denver, BC ultimately became his childhood home, where his brother Jun would be born. Mamo eventually headed to Calgary at the age of 18 to complete schooling at SAIT in the field of Telecommunications...

Leonard Mcgillis

Leonard Mcgillis

Jul 18, 2022

Leonard McGillis passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the age of 75 years. Leonard was born in Willow Bunch, Sk to parents; Alphie and Geordie McGillis. He worked as an iron worker for most of his life. Leonard was a big fan of the outdoors. his hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, watching movies and playing pool with his...

G. John Berry

G. John Berry

Jul 17, 2022

On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Mr. John Berry, beloved husband of Shelly Berry of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the age of 74 years.John was born on Monday, August 18, 1947 in Sussex, Kings County, NB. He moved with his family to Hamilton ON, age 4-6. Hamilton was where John graduated from High School, Graduated from Devry. At 19 he...

Suliman, Karol George

Suliman, Karol George

Jul 17, 2022

With great sadness we announce the passing of Karol George Suliman on Sunday, July 17, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 83.Karol was born in Austria, moved to Slovakia at a young age, then moved to Regina, Saskatchewan, as a young adult, then finally living the rest of his life in Calgary, Alberta.Karol really enjoyed spending his time...

Bernice Helen Wilmsmeier

Bernice Helen Wilmsmeier

Jul 16, 2022

Bernice Wilmsmeier passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the age of 53 years.Funeral Services will be held in Fort Nelson.

John Peter Keiwan

John Peter Keiwan

Jul 16, 2022

John Keiwan passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the age of 75 years.A Funeral Service will be held for John at a later date.

Robert Mcbride

Robert Mcbride

Jul 15, 2022

It is with great sadness that we the family of Robert (Bob) McBride announce his passing July 15, 2022 at the age of 60 years.Born and raised in Cranbrook he attended school in Cranbrook and then took carpentry at the Okanagan College.  He then started his career working at CP Rail where he retired in 2017.Bob was always willing to...

Sofia Ciavardini

Sofia Ciavardini

Jul 15, 2022

In loving memory of Sofia Ciavardini of Calgary, Alberta, born January 28, 2002, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt and friend. It is with profound sadness that the family announce Sofia’s sudden passing on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the tender age of 20 years.Sofia will be dearly missed by her parents Margaret and Elio Ciavardini; her siblings Paul Ciavardini and...

Robert John Perry

Robert John Perry

Jul 14, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rob (Robbie) John Perry on July 14th, 2022, at the Peter Lougheed Hospital after a lengthy illness at the young age of 63.Rob and his twin brother Tom were born to Dorothy (Crawford) Perry & Bob Perry at the Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary on Saturday, September 27th 1958....

Kevin Hesch

Kevin Hesch

Jul 14, 2022

Kevin Donald Hesch, beloved Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on July 14, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 61.Kevin is survived by his daughter Justine Hesch and her mother, Lorrie, as well as his father, Donald Hesch; his brother and sister, Ted Hesch (Terry) and Donna Sellinger (Ray); nieces and nephews...

Creaghan, Thomas Cyril

Creaghan, Thomas Cyril

Jul 14, 2022

On Thursday, July 14, 2022, Mr. Thomas Creaghan of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the age of 71 years.Tom was born on August 2, 1950 to Mary Therese McMullen and David Cyril Creaghan at Montreal General Hospital. He grew up on the West Island. After graduating from Bishop’s College School in Sherbrooke, Quebec, he chased his dreams to opportunities found...

Daniel Michael Tobin

Daniel Michael Tobin

Jul 13, 2022

Daniel Tobin passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the age of 70 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Daniel at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 1:30 pm.

Daniel Michel Tobin

Daniel Michel Tobin

Jul 13, 2022

Daniel Tobin passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the age of 70 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Daniel at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary)

Edward Bennett Taylor

Edward Bennett Taylor

Jul 12, 2022

Edward Taylor passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the age of 55 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Edward at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 2:30 pm.

Jeremy Wasson Merkel

Jeremy Wasson Merkel

Jul 11, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Jeremy (Jay) Wasson Merkel announce his passing at the age of 73 in Calgary, Alberta on July 11, 2022.After a life well lived, Jeremy passed peacefully wrapped in love with his family by his side. Jeremy is survived by his sister Betty, brother Rick (Pat) and his 4 children Dawn (Keith),...

Thomas Alfred Collins

Thomas Alfred Collins

Jul 11, 2022

Thomas Collins passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the age of 66 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Thomas at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Rocky View No 44, Calgary) on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 10:00 am.

Raymond Peter Maynard

Raymond Peter Maynard

Jul 11, 2022

Raymond Maynard passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the age of 72 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Raymond at a later date.

Thomas Alfred Collins

Thomas Alfred Collins

Jul 11, 2022

Thomas Collins passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the age of 66 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Thomas at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Rocky View No 44, Calgary) on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 10:00 am.

Jack Elie Boivin

Jack Elie Boivin

Jul 9, 2022

Jack Boivin, beloved son, father and friend, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the age of 59 years. Jack was a true warrior, despite a difficult battle with cancer, he was tap dancing and cracking jokes until the end.Jack was born on January 14, 1963 in Calgary, AB. Being the youngest...

Gwenda Seeger

Gwenda Seeger

Jul 8, 2022

Seeger, GwendaOctober 25, 1961 – July 8, 2022Gwenda Seeger passed away suddenly on Friday, July 8, 2022  after a courageous battle with lung conditions came to an end.Gwenda was born October 25, 1961 in Windsor, ON to Muriel and Leslie Ruston at Grace hospital. She was raised in Essex County on her parents farm. Gwenda had a love for animals...