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Harold Edward Tabler

Harold Edward Tabler

Oct 11, 2021

Harold Tabler passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Peter Lougheed Centre, Calgary at the age of 84 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 65 years Joyce Tabler (nee Nichol); their son Patrick Tabler (Kathy) of Calgary; their daughter Judith Tabler (John Roche) of Calgary; four grandchildren John Tabler, Alexandra Tabler, Michael Tabler (Kim),...

Janet Rose Elefson

Janet Rose Elefson

Oct 10, 2021

Janet Rose Elefson (nee Krasnow) was born March 17, 1941 in Calgary, AB and died October 10, 2021 in Calgary, AB.She was predeceased by her husband, Reuben Elefson (1999); parents John (1954) and Mary (1977) Krasnow; and brothers, Michael (2003) and Nicholas (1972).A Funeral Service for Janet will be held at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary)...

Geraldine “Geri” Ann Stewart-Normans

Geraldine “Geri” Ann Stewart-Normans

Oct 8, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Geri Stewart-Normans on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the age of 67; after a lengthy 33-year battle of M.S.Geri was a beloved Beautician at Central Memorial High School in Calgary during the 1980’s – 90’s where her students nicknamed her “Stewy”. She was known for her positive spirit and witty...

Lisa Gayle Valen

Lisa Gayle Valen

Oct 8, 2021

It is with immense sadness that Lisa Valen passed away suddenly on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the age of 47.Lisa was a happy child who loved to dance and sing; and especially loved tap dancing. After graduating from high school, she got married to Dion Andrushko and blessed our lives with the birth of her beautiful daughter, Tia-Lin, the...

Arlene Rosalind Boss

Arlene Rosalind Boss

Oct 8, 2021

Arlene Boss passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the age of 76 years.She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Derryll; children, Jacki of Freeport, Bahamas and Darren (Joy) of Calgary; and granddaughter, Raven.Arlene was born and raised in Calgary. She was a proud and protective mother who also loved to laugh and had a versatile...

Eldon Earle Davidson

Eldon Earle Davidson

Oct 7, 2021

It is with much love that the family of Eldon mourns his passing at the age of 90, in Okotoks, Alberta.Eldon was born in Bristol, Connecticut and raised on a small family farm at the Barony on the Saint John River in New Brunswick. He graduated from South Hampton Regional High School in 1949 and in 1955 joined the staff...

Timothy Michael Goodrow

Timothy Michael Goodrow

Oct 6, 2021

It is with much love and sadness that the family of Timothy Michael Goodrow announce Tim’s sudden passing with his stepsister Lisa Wuohela (nee Rae) on October 6, 2021. He will be dearly missed by his parents Mike and Susan Goodrow (stepmother); mother MaryEllen McManamy; sister Jacqueline Goodrow (Dave Hand); step brother Brandon Rae; and his many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Lisa Jeannette Wuohela

Lisa Jeannette Wuohela

Oct 6, 2021

It is with much love and sadness that the family of Lisa Jeannette Wuohela, formerly Melanson (nee Rae) announce Lisa’s sudden passing on October 6, 2021 along with her brother Tim Goodrow. She will be dearly missed by her parents Susan and Mike Goodrow (stepfather). She has left behind her six beautiful children, Kyle Melanson (Niki), Tyler Melanson, Kelsey (Dylan)...

Dale Patrick Primrose

Dale Patrick Primrose

Oct 5, 2021

Dale was born in Creston, BC to Alex and Jean Primrose. His Dad worked in the lumber industry and for several years the family would spend half the year in Creston and half the year in Northern BC. Dale has many fond memories of time spent with his grandparents on their ranch in the Creston Valley. They were true pioneers,...

Abraham Negasi

Abraham Negasi

Oct 5, 2021

Abraham Negasi was born in Adi Segdo, Eritrea and was raised in a loving family. At an early age he joined the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front (EPLF) in search of freedom.  That is also when he got the nick name Johnhoy due to his resemblance to the Ethiopian Emperor.  As he would say “Jebha kilte 20 koyna” and he exiled...

Mario Ivan Smudj

Mario Ivan Smudj

Oct 4, 2021

Mario Ivan Smudj passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the age of 55 years in Banff, AB.A Funeral Service will be held for Mario at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 17 Ave SE, Calgary) on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 10:00 am with burial to follow at Prairie Sky Cemetery (12800 100 St SE, Calgary)

Lorne Albert Baker

Lorne Albert Baker

Oct 4, 2021

Lorne Baker passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the age of 68 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Travis Miller; siblings Larry Baker, Laverne (Ben) Patton, Linda (Lindsay) Johnston and Lois Randell; dear friend and “brother” Robert Verge; nieces and nephews Annette, Ashley, Sean, Christine, Ryan, Robert; great nieces and nephews Colton, Lexi, Maisie, Makaylee,...

Wanda Leora Beaver (Crawler)

Wanda Leora Beaver (Crawler)

Oct 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that our beloved mother, Wanda Leora Beaver (Crawler), was called home on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the age of 63 years old.Wanda is survived by her husband of 47 years, Felix Hunter-Beaver Sr.; her children, Wylene, Dennis, Marci (Emerald), Felix Jr. (Christa), April (Amber), Laverne (Fabian), Lynna (Tyler), Laura, Anthony (Francine) and Thomas; her...

Roger Joseph Richard

Roger Joseph Richard

Oct 2, 2021

Roger Richard passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the age of 75 years.  He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Patricia Richard (Gilles Lanteigne); grandchildren, Luc, Marie-Pier and Cristelle; great-grandson, Ulrick all from Caraquet, NB; siblings, Fernande, Lise (André), Yvon and Micheline Richard, all from Quebec; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many more family and friends....

Pearl Anne Fenwick

Pearl Anne Fenwick

Sep 30, 2021

It is with sad hearts we say goodbye to our dear mother, Pearl. With her daughter by her side, she peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday September 30, 2021. She was a gracious kind hearted person, loved by all who knew her. Heaven is rejoicing as a great warrior has completed her battle and now...

Arthur Nicholas Sunley

Arthur Nicholas Sunley

Sep 29, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce that on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Arthur Sunley of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 84 years.Arthur was born in Edmonton, Alberta where he attended the University of Alberta and obtained his Electrical Engineering designation (Class of ’58). He met and fell in love with the girl next...

Guy Edward Elford

Guy Edward Elford

Sep 29, 2021

Guy Elford passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 58 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years Christine; six children Scott (Tisha) Elford, Marc (Kimberly) Elford, McKay (Mette) Elford, Kristine (Sam) Medina, Sarah (Landon) Stockdale and Amanda (Daniel) Oler; seventeen grandchildren Madison, Ryan, Tylen, Jaxson, Logan, Evan, Katelyn, Brayden, Emmie, Lucas,...

Mark Donald Kuntz

Mark Donald Kuntz

Sep 28, 2021

On Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Mr. Mark Kuntz of Calgary passed away at the age of 62 years.Mark is survived by his brothers Delbert Kuntz of Brooks, Alberta, Grant Kuntz of Calgary, Alberta; his nephew Aaron Kuntz of Calgary; and his aunt Pat Donnelly and family of Red Deer, Alberta.Mark is predeceased by his father Donald Kuntz (1984), his mother...

Patrick Joseph Hunt

Patrick Joseph Hunt

Sep 28, 2021

Patrick Hunt passed away on Tuesday September 28, 2021 at the age of 80 years.He is predeceased by his wife, Barbara since 1984; parents, John and Mary; and sister, Maura. He will be lovingly and fondly remembered by his 3 children, Anthony (Kerstin) Hunt; Jason (April-Lee) Hunt and Fiona (Jason) Butler; 5 grandchildren, Ashley, Tyler, Nathaniel, Andrew, and Zoe; 2...

David William Graham

David William Graham

Sep 28, 2021

Dave came into this world on December 18, 1951 in Calgary, Alberta, and departed peacefully on September 28, 2021 surrounded by family in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dave grew up in Calgary and in 1972 graduated from SAIT as an engineering technologist. During his career in Canada Dave worked at HW Klaussen Associates, Reid Crowther and Associates, Cohos Evamy Partners, and...