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James (Jim) Robert Penn

James (Jim) Robert Penn

Nov 16, 2021

On Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Mr. James (Jim) Robert Penn, beloved husband of the late Helen Penn (nee Simpson) of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 87 years.Jim was born on November 2, 1934 in Calgary to parents James William Penn and Leslie Bernice Penn (nee Lewis). He was the third of four children, including Dave, Billie and...

Doris Marie Crocker (Nee Andrews)

Doris Marie Crocker (Nee Andrews)

Nov 16, 2021

Doris Crocker, formerly from Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia and Smiths Falls, Ontario, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the age of 84 years.Born in Fauxburg, Nova Scotia, Doris was the daughter of the late Hazel (nee Joudrey) and Brice Andrews.Doris leaves behind her daughters Sharon Joudrey (Ricky), Karen Crocker (Rob Benincasa), Lois Crocker (Clint Quinlan), Terry Anderson, Tobi...

Anthony William Moreno

Anthony William Moreno

Nov 14, 2021

Anthony Moreno passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the age of 27 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Anthony at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 10:30 am with burial to follow at Mountain View Cemetery (1605 100 St SE, Calgary, AB)Those attending will be asked to...

George Wiebe

George Wiebe

Nov 11, 2021

George Wiebe passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the age of 66 years.A Funeral Service will be held for George at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 10:00 am with burial to follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace (243208 Garden Rd, Alberta)

Patricia Frances Laine

Patricia Frances Laine

Nov 9, 2021

Patricia Laine passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the age of 90 years at the Foothills Hospital.Patricia is survived by her daughter, Robin (Wayne) Crawford; two sons, Darcy Laine and Brad (Debbie) Kennedy; six grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; her sisters, Judy Burden, Nancy (Jim) Monkmon, Helen Talbot and Peggy Derrickson; brothers,...

James William Meldrum

James William Meldrum

Nov 8, 2021

James “Jim/Jammer” Meldrum passed away at his home in Calgary AB after battling COPD at the age of 74.Jim grew up in Sperling MB. Jim enjoyed hockey as a youth, and always was an avid reader. He moved to Calgary AB as a young man to work, where he resided until his passing. Jim leaves his niece,  Nicole (Marc) Bilodeau...

Bradley Alan Funk

Bradley Alan Funk

Nov 8, 2021

Bradley Funk passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the age of 60 years. A Funeral Service will be held for Bradley at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at 10:00 am.

Ralph Brian Edward Skelding

Ralph Brian Edward Skelding

Nov 8, 2021

Ralph Skelding passed away at his home on Monday November 8, 2021 at the age of 58 years.Ralph is predeceased by his father, Edward Skelding and his niece, Aubrey Skelding. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Linda Matechuk; siblings, Betty Wildgoose, Susan (Kevin) Burton, Kathleen (Leroy) Dean and Michael (Melissa) Skelding along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended...

Micheal Anthony Joseph Wery

Micheal Anthony Joseph Wery

Nov 8, 2021

Micheal Wery passed away on Monday November 8, 2021 at the age of 37 years.Mike will missed by so many including his parents, Denis and Yvette; beautiful daughter, Kaiyshis; brothers, Adam (Felix) & Glen; auntie and uncle, Edmee & Allen; nephew, Koby; niece, Addison; and many cousins, aunties, uncles and extended family in Calgary and Winnipeg.Mike was born and raised...

Donald Oswald Johnston

Donald Oswald Johnston

Nov 7, 2021

Donald Johnston passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the age of 66 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Donald at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 11:00 am.Hugs from home can be submitted under the resources tab.

Charles Patrice Sirois

Charles Patrice Sirois

Nov 3, 2021

Charles Sirois passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the age of 45 years. A Funeral Service will be held for Charles at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 10:00 am.

Helen Legare

Helen Legare

Nov 1, 2021

With great sadness we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother, Helen Legare on Monday, November 1, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 71.Helen is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jacques Legare; children, Regina “Gina” Legare of Calgary, AB, Mark Legare of Aldouane, NB, and Sabrina Tinana of Calgary, AB; seven grandchildren, Evan...

Doris Anne Salmon

Doris Anne Salmon

Nov 1, 2021

Born July 9, 1925, in Kitchener, Ontario, Doris Anne (Weinheimer) Salmon was the third of seven children born to Jacob Weinheimer and Wilhelmina Boos. Doris spent her early years in Southern Alberta and Calgary. Her childhood years were spent on the family farm where she developed a lifelong love of horses, gardening and sports. Growing up on a farm she...

Zoë Helen Bowie

Zoë Helen Bowie

Oct 31, 2021

It is with great sadness that we say farewell to Zoë Helen Bowie, who (after a long battle with cancer) passed away peacefully at home in Cochrane, Alberta on the morning of October 31st, 2021.She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, Nanna, and friend. She will forever be missed by her husband Douglas with whom she travelled the world and...

Folasade Olayemi Abiola (Nee Yadeka – Akinfenwa)

Folasade Olayemi Abiola (Nee Yadeka – Akinfenwa)

Oct 30, 2021

It is with immense sadness that the family of Folasade Abiola (nee Yadeka-Akinfenwa) announces her passing on October 30, 2021 at the age of 59.Sade will be lovingly remembered by her three children Timi, Siji & Lola Abiola; her siblings, Bose Oladini, Lara Aderibigbe, Akin Akinfenwa, and Bode Akinfenwa; her parents David & Abigail Akinfenwa, and all other members of...

Leonard Norman Thiesen

Leonard Norman Thiesen

Oct 30, 2021

On Saturday, October 30, 2021 Mr. Leonard Norman Thiesen of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 85 years old.Leonard was born in McMahon, Saskatchewan to Sadie and David Thiesen. He was raised in Taber, Alberta, where he attended Taber High School. Leonard served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Cold War from 1957 until 1967. He...

Alvin David Funk

Alvin David Funk

Oct 29, 2021

Alvin Funk passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at the age of 75 years. A Funeral Service will be held for Alvin at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 11:00 am.

Donald Henry Lindwall

Donald Henry Lindwall

Oct 29, 2021

Donald “Don” Lindwall passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at the age of 85 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Donald at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 1:00 pm with burial to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery (3219 4 St NW, Calgary, AB.)Those attending the service in...

Adam Bernard Croucher

Adam Bernard Croucher

Oct 28, 2021

Adam Croucher passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the age of 51 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Adam at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 17 Ave SE, Calgary) on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 10:00 am with burial to follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Rocky View County, AB)Those attending will be...

Susanne “Sue” Rosemarie Bente

Susanne “Sue” Rosemarie Bente

Oct 28, 2021

Susanne “Sue” Bente passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the age of 62 years.Sue was a beloved member of Bow Cliff Seniors Centre and The Calgary Lawn Bowling Club. For many years she attended weekly lunches and Canasta games and represented Bow Cliff Seniors on many tour and travel trips. Lawn bowling was a passion of Sue’s and...