Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Kelly Anne Whalen
Nov 29, 2025
Kelly Anne Whalen was born in Calgary on April 23, 1960, and passed away suddenly of heart failure on November 29, 2025, in Olds, AB.
Kelly was the baby of our family. How does one write an obituary for their little sister? The heartbreak is indescribable. Kelly was forever the eternal optimist with a larger-than-life personality and a big, open, loving...
Allan Roy Hibbs
Nov 27, 2025
Allan Hibbs passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at the age of 73 years.
A Graveside Service for Allan will take place at Rockyiew Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Calgary) on Tuesday January 13, 2026 at 10:30am
Janice Davina Leaney (née Seager)
Nov 27, 2025
Janice (Jan) Davina Leaney, 87, passed away peacefully in her home in Okotoks, Alberta, on November 27th, surrounded by the love of her family.
Jan was born in Maidstone, Kent, England, on September 14, 1938, the only child of Howard and Ivy Seager. On September 29, 1956, she married the love of her life, Roy Leaney, beginning a partnership that lasted...
Terry Gerlitz
Nov 25, 2025
It is with quiet reflection that we announce the passing of Terry Gerlitz on November 25, 2025 at the age of 63 in Calgary, Alberta.
In honoring this life, we acknowledge the dignity inherent in every person and extend our thoughts to any family members, friends, or acquaintances who may be mourning this loss privately. May they find comfort in remembrance...
Paula Noreen Stuart
Nov 25, 2025
Paula Stuart passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the age of 65 years. She is lovingly remembered by her children Laurence Lawson, of Abbotsford, BC, and Andrea Lawson, of Calgary, AB; grandchildren, Mikayla, Jordan, Aurora (Brad), Kalvin, Juan, Shelbee, and Xoie-Bella; great grandchildren August, Brianne-Civet, and Ivory; siblings Chris (Rosemary) Stuart, of Calgary, AB and Lynn (Dennis) High,...
Ellen Jane Vander Woude
Nov 25, 2025
Ellen Vander Woude (née Vanderkloet) passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the age of 60 years.
Ellen will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 35 years, Rick; children, Rachel (Roland) Weisbrot of Medicine Hat & Sam Vander Woude of Calgary; siblings, Irene of Edmonton, Richard (Ellen) of Brampton, Kathy of Toronto, Ed of St. John's, Peter (Diane) of...
Russell Anthony Schaan
Nov 24, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Russell Schaan at the Arthur Child Cancer Center in Calgary, AB surrounded by loved ones.
Russell will be greatly missed by his Brothers Randy Schaan, Darrell Schaan, Sister Valerie Bouvier, Special friends Hilda Wetzel and Blake Weis, as well as all of his cousins, nieces and nephews.
Russell was predeceased by his Mom, Irene...
Chris Grant Ulseth
Nov 22, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Chris Grant Ulseth. Chris was born April 18, 1951 in Saint John, New Brunswick and passed away at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary, AB on November 22, 2025 after ongoing health issues.
Chris was predeceased by his parents Grant and Merron Ulseth, sister Shirley, and brother Carl. Chris was also predeceased...
Bryan Robert Muir
Nov 19, 2025
Bryan Muir passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the age of 67 years.
A Graveside Service will take place at Rockyview Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Calgary) on Tuesday January 13 at 10:00am
Dean Fincaryk
Nov 19, 2025
The family of Dean Fincaryk is deeply saddened to announce his passing on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta. He left this world surrounded by his children, their spouses, his brother, and several loved ones who gathered to hold him with great love and care.
Dean was born on March 26, 1970, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He spent his early years...
Ian Ross Shields
Nov 15, 2025
. Ian Shields passed away holding onto his sweetheart Arda's hand in Calgary, AB on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Arda; children Laura Jones, Karen Lloyd (Owen), John (Annaluise), and Merry Yoon (Lloyd); 20 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; siblings Clair (Rochelle), Carrol Penner, Alaine Maw (Richard). He was predeceased by...
Robert G. H. Lee
2025
We are sad to announce the passing of Robert G.H. Lee on November 14th, 2025, at the age of 101, after a battle with pneumonia. He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years Maude Toye Lee and children Peter (Sharon), Patricia (Wayne), and Catherine (Richard). He was a loving grandfather to Janet, Laurie, Chloé, Elizabeth, Vanessa and Matthew...
Lois Mary Plattner
Nov 14, 2025
Lois Mary Plattner, born on May 10, 1943, in Montreal, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta. She leaves behind a cherished legacy marked by her contributions to both the hospitality industry and her close-knit family.
Lois began her career in the hospitality sector at the Bonaventure Hotel, where her passion for food and service flourished. She later...
Ronald Joseph Tomasta
Nov 11, 2025
Ron Tomasta passed away suddenly on November 11, 2025 at the age of 66 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marilyn, mother-in-law Beverley Bolokoski; children Dara (Chris) Ober, Adam Tomasta (TJ Madigan), Ty (Vanessa) Tomasta, Sunni Tomasta, Benjamin (Hannah) Tomasta, Emma Tomasta; grandchildren Brook Kennedy, Preston Ober, Ciara Kennedy, Nolan Ober and Keira Ober, and his furry...
Vanessa Anne Keller
Nov 10, 2025
Vanessa Anne Keller, a beloved soul, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta, at the tender age of 38. Born on August 11, 1987, Vanessa brought joy, warmth, and a thoughtful spirit to those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Throughout her life, Vanessa's character was emblematic of the beauty and resilience found within the flowers associated...
Mary Kathleen Smith
Nov 10, 2025
Kathy Smith passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at the age of 71 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Dennis (Joan) Smith, of Cardston, AB, Geneva (Chris) Massey, of Edmonton, AB, Bea (Clayne) Steed, of Raymond, AB, and Don (Jann) Smith, of Cardston, AB; sister-in-law Fay Smith, of Edmonton, AB; numerous nieces and nephews; and many...
David Cheyne
Nov 8, 2025
On Saturday, November 8, 2025 David Cheyne, beloved husband, of Donna Cheyne of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the age of 81 years.
Born on February 4, 1944, in Ottawa, Ontario, David spent his formative years in Montreal before embarking on a remarkable journey that would see him serve his community with distinction.
David began his distinguished career with the Royal Canadian...
Dennis Eugene Francis
Nov 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness, yet gratitude for a life well-lived, that we announce the peaceful passing of Dennis Eugene Francis on November 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 13, 1940, Dennis embraced a life of adventure and exploration from the beginning. A brilliant mind, he graduated from...
Kyle Wayne MacDonald
Nov 3, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kyle Wayne MacDonald of Calgary, Alberta, on November 3, 2025, at the age of 32.
Kyle was born on July 19, 1993, to Terra Bischoff and Clifford MacDonald. He will be forever loved and deeply missed by his sister, Chantal MacDonald; his cousins, Dylan and Taylor Bischoff; his grandfather, Ed...
Yvonne Marie Simpson
Nov 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne Simpson in Calgary, Alberta, on November 2, 2025, at the age of 97 years, twenty eight days shy of her 98th birthday.
Yvonne was born on November 30, 1927, in the community of Big River, Saskatchewan. The family lived on a farm outside of Big River, where Yvonne attended...
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