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Joyce Catherine Pols

Joyce Catherine Pols

Jun 16, 2021

August 23, 1937 – June 16, 2021Joyce Pols passed away peacefully at Bethany Harvest Hills on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the age of 83 years.Joyce is survived by her three sons, Rick (Sherry) of Sylvan Lake, AB, Rob (Cindy) of Winnipeg, MB, and Dale of Calgary; two daughters, Kathy (Ron) Overes of Lethbridge, AB and Kim (Guy) Thomson of...

Victor Allan Colli

Victor Allan Colli

Jun 14, 2021

It is with sadness we share the passing of our brother, Victor. He will be lovingly remembered by his 5 sisters and many family and friends.No formal services will be held for Victor. Rest In Peace.

Winnie Bearspaw

Winnie Bearspaw

Jun 13, 2021

It is with great sadness that the Bearspaw family announce the unexpected passing of our Matriarch, Winnie Bearspaw on Sunday June 13, 2021 at the age of 75 years.Winnie received her education through residential schooling. She was a survivor. Winnie accomplished a lot throughout her life. She worked at various positions for Stoney Tribal Administration for 35 years. She was...

Catherine Edith Lafont

Catherine Edith Lafont

Jun 13, 2021

On Sunday, June 13, 2021 Mrs. Catherine Edith Fisher Lafont, beloved wife of Mr. Gerald Thomas Lafont of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 60 years old.Cathy always showed her love by giving everyone a hard time. She always spoke her mind whether you wanted to hear it or not. Cathy always made the whole room laugh with...

Peter Kelly Farnum

Peter Kelly Farnum

Jun 12, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Farnum announce his unexpected passing on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the age of 65 years.Peter is survived by his partner and best friend, RJ Mazur; two brothers, John (Lori) Carmichael and Pat Farnum; step-father, Murray Crayston; his cousin, David (Pat) Davidson who were recently reunited and reside in Australia...

Theresa Lynn Ragan

Theresa Lynn Ragan

Jun 12, 2021

Theresa Ragan passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the age of 71 years, surrounded by family. Theresa will be dearly missed by her husband Logan; their three children Annette Hanian (Tim) of Phoenix, AZ, Trisha Gagnon (Glen Lukye), of Calgary, and Jason Ragan (Carrie) of Calgary; Seven grandchildren Logan Ragan (Celine), of Phoenix, AZ, Lexie Martin (Tory) of...

Shirley Doreen Locking (Nee Sevrens)

Shirley Doreen Locking (Nee Sevrens)

Jun 12, 2021

Shirley Locking passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the age of 91 years. She is lovingly remembered by her children Dennis (Sharon) Locking of Calgary, AB, Trudy (Gary) Horton of Crossfield, AB, and Donald (Shari) Locking of Lethbridge, AB; grandchildren Jennifer (Sean-Paul), Ryan (Angie), Conrad, Trevor (Rebecca), Emily, Jacob (Maria), and Sheldon (Christina); great-grandchildren Cosette, Everett, Greyson, Maria,...

Peter Alfred Recnik

Peter Alfred Recnik

Jun 8, 2021

Peter Recnik passed away on Tuesday June 8, 2021 at the age of 52 years. Peter was born in Galt (now Cambridge), Ontario. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Louis & Olga; siblings, Lisa (Bernie) Kraemer, John (Paula) Recnik and Yolanda (Jerry) Recnik as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service will be held for Peter at Mountain...

Charlene Marie Teresa Rempfer

Charlene Marie Teresa Rempfer

Jun 5, 2021

Charlene (Grouette) Rempfer passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2021 at the age of 70.Charlene was a loving, compassionate, empathetic, kind, and genuine person. She had a fantastic sense of humour, and was always “The Cool One”. Her infectious smile and gift of “the gab” could light up and captivate any room she entered, and she always left those she...

John Lindsay Ireland

John Lindsay Ireland

Jun 5, 2021

Born : September 15, 1949 in ReginaPassed Away :  June 5, 2021 in CalgaryJohn Ireland passed away at home from heart failure on Saturday, June 5, 2021.He attended Queen Elizabeth School grades 1-12 and SAIT where he graduated from Welding Engineering. John held a variety of occupations such as milkman, bus driver, marble worker, and house husband before settling on...

Shaun Alan Caskenette

Shaun Alan Caskenette

Jun 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Shaun Caskenette announce his sudden passing on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the age of 40. Shaun was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He was the only child for Margaret and Alan Caskenette.My life and focus was my son Shaun, he was and still is the best thing that ever...

Richard George Abramenko

Richard George Abramenko

Jun 3, 2021

Richard Abramenko passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the age of 74 years.He is survived by his daughter and family; siblings, Michael Abramenko, Linda Abramenko, Bernadette Waddy, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Richard was predeceased by his parents, George and Barbara Abramenko and siblings, Sheila Abramenko and David Abramenko.A public viewing will be held...

Robbert Paul Bos (Aka Robert Bos)

Robbert Paul Bos (Aka Robert Bos)

May 30, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce our loving son, brother, uncle and friend, Robbert Bos of Calgary, Alberta, passed away on May 30, 2021 at the age of 60.He will be fondly remembered by his mother, Niny Bos, brother, Peter Bos and his wife Sharon, sister Rose Geier (Andy Deszynski); nieces and nephews Aislinn Cairns (Nolan), Courtney Geier,...

Irving Leonard Mendelsohn

Irving Leonard Mendelsohn

May 30, 2021

Irving Mendelsohn passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Irving was born in Montreal on April 17, 1943 to Hyman and Clara Mendelsohn. He grew up in Montreal in a culturally rich and diverse community. He met Agnes in 1969 when she moved from the prairies to Montreal on a temporary teaching exchange program....

Frank Wince

Frank Wince

May 28, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge Frank Wince (Ferenc Wincze) passed away May 28, 2021 in Calgary. He was 93 years old.Frank is survived by his wife Evelyn (nee Zasadny) and daughters Colleen (Brian Luco, Shawn & Martine, Erin), Yvonne (Murray Scalf, Jane), Sheryl (Harry Harder, Jeffrey & Danielle, Cameron, Alicia, Travis & Rylee Allerdings) and Susan (Tim...

Gordon Sidney Maxwell

Gordon Sidney Maxwell

May 28, 2021

It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Gordon (Bunk) Sidney Maxwell announce his passing on the morning of May 28, 2021 at the age of 93.Born in Calgary on October 14, 1927 to Gordon and Margaret Maxwell he was the oldest of six children. Gordon grew up in Drumheller and moved to Calgary in 1950 when he secured...

Shirley Odney (Nee Blair)

Shirley Odney (Nee Blair)

May 27, 2021

Mom has died.  Shirley Odney took her last breath two months to the day after her 92ndbirthday having struggled for over a year with health challenges. Shirley leaves behind three kids, who are attached to each other by the elastic string of time – Jody, Blair and Pam. There’s a story behind each of Shirley’s kids, but that’s not the...

Heather Chant Leonard (Nee Knowler)

Heather Chant Leonard (Nee Knowler)

May 25, 2021

Heather Leonard, affectionately known as Grammie, passed away in her hometown of Calgary on Tuesday May 25, 2021. At the age of 72, her long battle with COPD ended peacefully with family by her side.Heather enjoyed a career at the Royal Bank of Canada followed by several exciting business ventures with her kindred entrepreneurial sprit and love of her life,...

Teresa Lee Resch

Teresa Lee Resch

May 21, 2021

On Friday, May 21, 2021 Mrs. Teresa Resch, beloved wife of Carl Resch for 38 years of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the age of 58 years.Terry was born on October 25, 1962 in Calgary, where she grew up along side her big sister and three younger brothers. She met her husband Carl in 1983 at the Forest Lawn Hotel...

Jerry Mclean Brown

Jerry Mclean Brown

May 20, 2021

Jerry Brown passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the age of 90 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Suzanne (Hans) McPherson of Corvallis, MT, Scott Law of St George, UT, Ward Brown of Kelowna, BC, and Jade (Brad) Mahon of Okotoks, AB; grandchildren Brandi (Simon), Landis, Liam and Chase; great grandchildren Natasha, Ethan, Zachary, Mason...