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Rayelee Ernett Stacie “Spookums” Bearspaw

Rayelee Ernett Stacie “Spookums” Bearspaw

Sep 26, 2021

Rayelee Ernett Stacie “Spookums” Bearspaw passed away suddenly on September 26, 2021 in Calgary, AB at the young age of 33 years old.Stacie was born in Calgary, Alberta and she is survived by her children, Kylie, Jamie, Darcy, Samantha, Lexus; her mother, Christine Bearspaw; siblings, Tashyna Bearspaw, Toby Bearspaw, Cornell Simeon and Colin Simeon; half siblings, Lisa and Leroy Stephens...

Karl Heinz Herrmann

Karl Heinz Herrmann

Sep 25, 2021

Karl Herrmann passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the age of 96 years.He is predeceased by his loving wife of over 60 years at the time of her passing, Kathy. He is survived by his daughter, Magdalena (Jurgen ) Alberti; 3 granddaughters, Tammy (Damian) Piper, Cherie (Mark) Williams & Denise (Brad) Alberti; and 3 great-grandchildren, Darren & Matthew...

Lena Isabel Best

Lena Isabel Best

Sep 24, 2021

Lena Best passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the age of 89 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Rhonda Best and Karen (Dwaine) Lohr, and grandchildren, Lauren and Bryan Brown and Daina and Daityn Lohr. She was predeceased by her husband Garnet Best (1963) and son John (1955).Lena was a woman of unwavering strength,...

Klaus Techentin

Klaus Techentin

Sep 23, 2021

It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Klaus Techentin “Wind That Blows From All Directions”. He is predeceased by his daughter, Michele Stephen; mother, Ingeborg Morgner of Germany; brother, Harald Techentin of Nova Scotia; sister, Helga Morgner of Germany; in-laws, Flora & Angus Merrick of Long Plain First Nation, Manitoba; four sisters & six...

Kevin James Sereda

Kevin James Sereda

Sep 23, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Kevin James Sereda announce his sudden and unexpected passing on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the age of 60.Kevin was born on June 20, 1961 in Thunder Bay, Ontario to Peter and Margaret Sereda. Over the last 25 years he had called Calgary home where he met and married his love...

Ellen Kathleen Hornby

Ellen Kathleen Hornby

Sep 22, 2021

Hornby, Ellen Kathleen“Kathy” or “Duffy”December 12, 1951 – September 22, 2021Ellen went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday September 22, 2021 at the age of 69.Ellen or Kathy as she was known as a child was born in Cleveland Ohio to John and Mary Creagh. As a child her favorite place was her grandparents farm where she developed a...

Arthur J. Lamirande

Arthur J. Lamirande

Sep 21, 2021

Arthur J. Lamirande “Art” passed away in Calgary, Alberta on September 21st, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.Art was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on the 15th of December, 1956. He grew up in Winnipeg and after graduating high school in 1975, he moved west to Calgary. He met Diana and they married in 1978. They had 3 children and...

Karly Faye Belhumeur

Karly Faye Belhumeur

Sep 21, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful girl Karly Faye Belhumeur on Tuesday September 21 2021. Karly was a loving, caring, kind, generous, courageous, brave, strong and funny girl. Karly was born on November 26, 1984 at the Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. Karly lived in Calgary all her life surrounded by her...

Pauline Frances Koller

Pauline Frances Koller

Sep 21, 2021

Forever in our hearts and memories it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline Koller on September 21, 2021.Pauline lived and grew up in Calgary and worked for Chevron Canada for 39 years before retiring in 2010. Pauline will live on in the hearts of her loving family and numerous friends. We have lost a wonderful...

Fidela Antonio Fernandes

Fidela Antonio Fernandes

Sep 20, 2021

Fidela Fernandes passed away peacefully, in her home on September 20, 2021 at the age of 70. She will be dearly missed by her husband Vincent Fernandes; their daughter Tracy and son-in-law Aaron Clearsky of Calgary; her grandson Ammon Clearsky; and her brother Jose Domingo Ulep of San Nicolas, Philippines. Fidela is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other...

Rachel South

Rachel South

Sep 19, 2021

It is with broken hearts and tear-filled eyes that we announce the passing of Rachel South (nee Simms) mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. Rachel was born January 16, 1943 in St. Anns, Watt Town, Jamaica and went to rest with her Heavenly Father on September 19, 2021.She leaves behind her children Leroy Clarke (Alvetha), Marva South, Orane South...

Gerald Stephen Kerestesh

Gerald Stephen Kerestesh

Sep 17, 2021

It is with great sadness to announce that Gerald Stephen Kerestesh passed away at his home on September 17, 2021 at the age of 72 years.Gerald is survived by his brother, Larry Kerestesh of Assiniboia, Saskatchewan and his cousin Dale (Tracey) Kerestesh of Melville, Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by his parents, Stephen and Agnes Kerestesh.Gerald was born on November 2,...

Wilfred Maclaren Johnson

Wilfred Maclaren Johnson

Sep 17, 2021

On Friday, September 17, 2021 Mr. Wilfred Johnson, beloved husband of Lillith, of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 84 years.Wilfred was born at St. Lucie, Barbados on October 21, 1936. He was the sixth eldest of eleven children. Wilfred immigrated to England and then to Montreal, Quebec in 1972, where he met his future wife, Lillith McGlashen....

James Cyril Smith

James Cyril Smith

Sep 12, 2021

Jim Smith passed away on Sunday September 12, 2021 at the age of 86 years. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty; daughters, Susan (Ben) & Norma-Jean (Wayne); 4 grandchildren, Wayne (Kylee), Chris (Emily), Jamal (Jenna) & Dondre (Madison); 2 great grandchildren, Mason & Conner; sister, Diane (Derek); along with numerous family in Canada, Australia and England....

Jeremy “Memphis” Beaver

Jeremy “Memphis” Beaver

Sep 11, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and uncle, Memphis Beaver has been called home to the Creator on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the precious age of 16 years old.Memphis was a humble young man. Since he was a baby all the way until his teen years, he had a...

Sandra Ella Groshong

Sandra Ella Groshong

Sep 11, 2021

Sandra Groshong passed away peacefully on Saturday September 11, 2021 at the age of 76 years.She is survived by her son, Andrew (Audra) Groshong of Calgary; her grandson; and her brother in Red Deer.A private family celebration of Sandra’s life will take place at a later date.Hugs from home can be submitted under the resources tab.

Malcolm Calvin Wilcox

Malcolm Calvin Wilcox

Sep 11, 2021

Malcolm Wilcox passed away on September 11, 2021 at the age of 62 years in Calgary at the Foothills Hospital after a brave battle with cancer.He was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario to Allie and Keith Wilcox on December 27th. Malcolm lived in a number of cities in Ontario, British Columbia and finally settled in Calgary in 1981. Malcolm had...

Phil Reginald Dickson

Phil Reginald Dickson

Sep 8, 2021

Phil Reginald Dickson passed away on September 8, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta at age of 84. Born in Lethbridge on December 22, 1936 to Phyllis and Redge Dickson, Phil grew up in Warner and was raised in ranching and farming. He loved spending time with his Grandpa Ross and cousins. As a teenager he loved to curl with his friends...

Irene Palmer

Irene Palmer

Sep 7, 2021

Irene Palmer (nee Johnson) passed away on September 7, 2021 in Calgary at the age of 99 years old- her birthday.She was born in Barnwell, Alberta on September 7, 1922, the 9th child of 14 children to Benjamin Franklin Johnson and Zella Park Johnson (nee Allred). She had seven sisters and six brothers. Irene had brown eyes like her father...

Kyle William Sinclair

Kyle William Sinclair

Sep 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Kyle Sinclair announce his passing on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 29 years.Kyle is survived by his mother and step father, Ruth and Blair Smaha; father, Joe Sinclair; siblings, James (Tiffany) Ashton of Calgary, Brandon (Kaila) Sinclair of Medicine Hat, Tynesha (Aidan) Sargent of Calgary, Jesse Smaha of...