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René Villeneuve
Sep 16, 2022
“I joined the ones I loved and am waiting for the ones I love”René Villeneuve passed away at the age of 46 years old.He will be remembered by his father, Roland, along with many extended family and friends.René was born in Lac Saint-Jean (Quebec) and relocated in Calgary almost 20 years ago. He was a fun, loving adventurous man. He...
Beverly Jane Goertzen
Sep 15, 2022
Goertzen, Beverly JaneApril 6, 1960 – September 15, 2022Bev Goertzen passed away on Thursday September 15, 2022 at the age of 62 years.She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Mark; daughters, Alicia & Jasmine; granddaughter, Tatyanh; sister, Brenda (Mark); nieces, Melanie and Susie and nephew, David.Graveside Interment will take place at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery at a...
Judy Diana Ketler
Sep 9, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Ketler on the evening of Friday, September 9, 2022, with family by her side. Judy was 77 years old.Judy is survived by her 3 children, Tracy Albus, Andy Albus, and Scarlet Marriner (Dave); 2 stepsons, Travis Best Ketler (Steven), and Brett Ketler (Melissa); 5 Grandchildren, Tashia, Dylan, Dawson,...
Jeanine Molnar
Sep 8, 2022
Hazel “Jeanine” Molnar, passed away September 8, 2022 at the age of 85.Jeanine is survived by sons, Randy and Kevin. Her grandchildren, Carli, Darcey and Jason. Great-granddaughters; Ella and Ivy. Her brothers Gary and Ken, and sisters Della and Linda. Along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by her son Ron “Ronnie” and husband Frank as...
Naseem Ahmad Tahir
Sep 8, 2022
Naseem Ahmad Tahir passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by seven children Shahzad Mian (Rafiqa Hina) of Calgary, Fahim Nadeem of Germany, Farida Nasim of UK, Farid Yousuf of Belgium, Attiya Nasim of Germany, Ayesha Nasim and Waseem Kalim both of Ontario; and...
Gerald Ridler
Sep 6, 2022
Gerald Ridler passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 6, 2022 at the age of 90. He will be lovingly remembered by his children; Tim and Gerilyn (Richard) of Calgary, and his multiple grandchildren. Gerry was pre deceased by his wife of 64 years; Elsie and his son Robyn.Gerry was born in Winnipeg where he met his wife Elsie. They were...
Ronald “Rudy” Falconer
Sep 5, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Ron “Rudy” Falconer announce his passing on Monday, September 5th, 2022, at the age of 62, following a long and difficult battle with cancer. Rudy faced his diagnosis with incredible courage, continuing to smile and to make us laugh, and to live every day to the fullest extent possible. Despite the...
De Jesus, Ragnar Scott
Sep 3, 2022
De Jesus, Ragnar ScottJuly 8, 2022 – September 3, 2022Ragnar Scott De Jesus left us too soon on Saturday, September 3, 2022. He rests among angels.God answered our prayers when he brought Ragnar Scott De Jesus into the world on July 9, 2022; a name meaning “Warrior From The Gods”, beloved son of Rose Ann and Ronuald De Jesus.A Visitation...
Stephen Eugene O’Grady
Sep 2, 2022
Stephen and his twin Kathleen were born to the delight of his parents Joyce and Eugene; siblings Anne, Kevin, Connie, Gerald and Grattan. His unique and joyful personality developed early during play with his close siblings. After years in a big busy family on a big busy farm in the Allan, Saskatchewan area, he moved with his parents and sisters...
Amber Rose Bjerke – “New Dawn Spirit”
Aug 30, 2022
Amber Rose BjerkeOskâyi Petâpan Manitohkân(New Dawn Spirit)December 3, 1987 – August 30, 2022Amber Rose Bjerke passed away on August 30, 2022 at the age of 34. She will be lovingly remembered by her children; Alexis “Sera” Bjerke (Isaac) and Alijah Cholo of Calgary. Her parents; Janice “Gale” Blondeau-Getz (Arnold) of Calgary and Bruce Bjerke ( Bernelda) of the Key First...
Richard James Tees
Aug 28, 2022
With profound sadness, the family of Richard James Tees would like to announce his sudden passing on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Richard was born to Gregor Donald Tees and Wenonah Eleanor Tees (née Thomson) in Victoria, British Columbia on September 22, 1957.Richard was loved by all he met throughout his life, he will be remembered by his daughter, Sarah Weedon;...
Lafrance, Gerald Jeffrey “Jeff”
Aug 28, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce our dearly beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, uncle, cousin, stepfather and friend, Gerald Jeffrey LaFrance, passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Siksika Elder’s Lodge on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the age of 85 years.Jeffrey was born at the Blackfoot Hospital on February 14, 1937 and...
Garry Peter Morrison
Aug 27, 2022
Garry Morrison passed away peacefully in his home in Calgary on Saturday, August 27 at the age of 73.Garry was raised in Shellmouth, Manitoba where he developed a lifelong love of animals, nature and sports. From a young age he was quick to share his humour, joyfulness and cheer with all. He is predeceased by his parents Albert and Dora...
Vern Otto Jorgensen
Aug 26, 2022
On Friday, August 26, 2022 Mr. Vern Otto Jorgensen of Calgary, Alberta passed away at home surrounded by his family at the age of 86 years.Vern was born at home at Makepeace, Alberta on January 31, 1936. He was a welder by trade and a jack of all trades. Vern traveled extensively for work and pleasure.Vern leaves behind five children,...
Donald “Don” Steven Syroid
Aug 25, 2022
With great sadness we announce the passing of Cpl. (retired) Donald “Don” Steven Syroid on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 69.Don was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and lived in Calgary at the time of his passing.Don was a proud military veteran who served his country for over twenty years with the Canadian Armed Forces....
Walter Werner Haessel
Aug 22, 2022
It is with sadness and joy that the family of Walter Haessel announces his passing on August 22, 2022, at 81 years, after enduring Alzheimer’s Disease for the past several years. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years Ann; their two sons Dale and Roger Haessel, both of Calgary; his sister, Annabelle Wimmer (Herb), their son Brian, all of...
Lennox Lester Martindale
Aug 21, 2022
Lenox Martindale passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the age of 79 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Lenox at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery.
Nadine Elizabeth Powder
Aug 20, 2022
On Saturday, August 20, 2022 Nadine Elizabeth Powder of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 39 years.Nadine was an outgoing person, full of life, and loved by many.Nadine is the loving mother of six children Brandon Michael Powder of Calgary, Madison Destiny Nadine Joyce Pfau of Ponoka, Alberta, Richard Kenneth Funk of Calgary, Tyler George Powder of Calgary,...
Hope Loraine Gabriel
Aug 20, 2022
On Saturday, August 20, 2022, Mrs. Hope Loraine Gabriel Bennett, beloved wife of Leopold Bennett of Calgary, Alberta passed away suddenly at the age of 76 years.Hope was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick to Marion and Walter Gabriel and a proud member of St. Mary’s First Nation. Hope was also a very proud mother of three children. She found and...
Joao Manuel Sousa
Aug 18, 2022
Joao Sousa passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the age of 61 years.Joao ‘John’ was born in Sao Miguel Azores in Portugal. When he was 19, he moved to Canada to join his soon-to-be wife, Maria. Joao and Maria married shortly after his arrival in Canada and went on to have two daughters. He worked for many years...
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