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Marissa Refil Tom

Marissa Refil Tom

May 18, 2021

Marissa Tom passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the age of 33 years.Marissa is survived by her daughter, Nicole; mother, Nena Refil; brother, Manuel; sister, Mary Anne; and several aunts, uncles,cousins, nieces and nephews in the Philippines.Marissa was born in Quezon City in the Philippines, spent some time in Taiwan before she immigrated to Canada in 2013. She...

James “Jim” Mccoll Johnston

James “Jim” Mccoll Johnston

May 17, 2021

With a broken heart, Ian announces the passing of his Dad, James (Jim) McColl Johnston on Monday, May 17,2021 at the age of 63, after a brave year long fight with brain cancer. Jim will forever be missed by his son Ian and siblings Leigh-Anna (Mike) Anton, Lori (Steve) Marshall and Kendra (Mark) Johnston-Oxamitny.Jim was born February 14, 1958 in...

Frederick “Fred” Leonard Butler

Frederick “Fred” Leonard Butler

May 17, 2021

Frederick Leonard Butler, beloved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad, peacefully went home to his Lord on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the age of 92.He was predeceased by his dear wife Joan in 2015.Fred was born near Loreburn, Saskatchewan on July 4, 1928, one of 13 children to his parents, Marie and Edward Butler. A child of the depression, life...

Jan Berend Wolters

Jan Berend Wolters

May 13, 2021

Jan Wolters was taken to his heavenly home to be in glory and in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday May 13, 2021 at the age of 94 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Michael (Evelyn) and their children, Erin (Richard), Jordan (Caleb), Colin & Ryan; and Marcus (Gladys) and their children, Alex...

Donna Gladys Mason

Donna Gladys Mason

May 12, 2021

Donna was born in Eatonia Saskatchewan to Clara and Rudolph Miller, the first grandchild in the family. She was later greeted by a little sister, Evelyn, and brothers, Gordon and Kenny.It was the olden times and they rode around in horse and buggy in the summer. In the winter, her Mom used to heat up rocks to keep them warm...

Louis Czipszer

Louis Czipszer

May 11, 2021

Louis Czipszer, beloved father of Robert & Eva, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2021, aged 95 1/2. He was our – Forever Hero – honourable and wise, sadly missed and in our hearts forever. Rest In Peace.

Eugene “King” Joseph Emmerson

Eugene “King” Joseph Emmerson

May 11, 2021

Eugene “King” Joseph Emmerson, 86. Devoted Spouse, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather passed away peacefully in the late hours on May 11th, 2021 in his hometown of Calgary Alberta. Born March 10th, 1935 in Lundbreck Alberta to Leslie Emmerson and Eileen Nelson. He spent his formative years in the small towns of the Crownest Pass before moving to Calgary...

Phulmati “Rose” Thakurdin

Phulmati “Rose” Thakurdin

May 10, 2021

Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Joan Elizabeth Florence Farraway

Joan Elizabeth Florence Farraway

May 3, 2021

Joan Farraway passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Southwood Hospice at the age of 86 years. She will be dearly missed by her husband Richard “Dick” Farraway; four children Jo-Ann Newall (John), Kris Farraway, David Farraway and Sara-Lynn Farraway (Paul Kyrytow); Six grandchildren Jason, Karly, Kyle, Stevie-Lynn, Zach and Sam; twelve great-grandchildren; a brother James Macleod (Carmen);...

Mike Nacsinak

Mike Nacsinak

May 1, 2021

Mike Nacsinak passed away on Saturday May 1, 2021 at the age of 83 years.Memorial Mass has been postponed until a later date.

Roman Anton Martin

Roman Anton Martin

Apr 30, 2021

On Friday, April 30, 2021 Mr. Roman Martin, beloved husband of Mrs. Amy Martin, of Calgary, Alberta, passed away suddenly while out for a walk at the age of 81 years.Roman was the youngest of six children. They were all born in the two storey wood farmhouse built by his father and uncles on the homestead in Ormiston, Saskatchewan. Growing...

Phyllis Naomi Letourneau

Phyllis Naomi Letourneau

Apr 29, 2021

Naomi Letourneau passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the age of 84 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Maurice Letourneau, Chick Letourneau, both of Calgary, AB, Carol (Barry) Wright of Prince Albert, SK, Michelle (Percy) Janzen of Calgary, AB, Alisa (Jim) Pogson of Rocky Mountain House, AB, and Andrea Chambers of Coquilum, BC; 21 grandchildren,...

Giuseppe ‘Joseph’ Bilotta

Giuseppe ‘Joseph’ Bilotta

Apr 27, 2021

Giuseppe Bilotta of Calgary passed away on Tuesday April 27, 2021 at the age of 61 years. Giuseppe immigrated to Calgary with his parents, Silvio & Maria Bilotta and his older brother, Orlando Bilotta on September 9, 1964. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Franca Belcastro Bilotta and only son, Silvio Bilotta; two brothers, Orlando Bilotta & Frank Bilotta;...

Alvin Anton Exner

Alvin Anton Exner

Apr 27, 2021

On Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Mr. Alvin Anton Exner, beloved husband of the late Amelia “Millie” Exner (nee Runge), of Calgary, Alberta, joined the angels in Heaven at the age of 79 years.Alvin is survived and dearly loved by his four children Leanna and her husband David O’Connell of Calgary, Shellie and her husband Don Murchie of Calgary, Darren Exner...

Solveig Elisabeth Holmes

Solveig Elisabeth Holmes

Apr 26, 2021

Solveig Holmes, nee Jensen, passed away on Monday April 26, 2021 at the age of 70 years.Solveig was born in Denmark, just outside Copenhagen and immigrated with her parents to Canada when she was 7, first to Montreal, then Saskatchewan before settling in Calgary.Solveig was one of 5 children born to Ludvig and Ruth Jensen.Solveig lived a colorful life. She...

Paul “Philip” Sia

Paul “Philip” Sia

Apr 26, 2021

Paul “Philip” Sia passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the age of 56 years.https://www.piersons.ca/wp-content/uploads/Watch-Pauls-Video-Tribute-Here.mp4

Alexis Leighann (Brandon Parker) Hood

Alexis Leighann (Brandon Parker) Hood

Apr 26, 2021

Alex Hood passed away on Monday April 26, 2021 at the age of 24 years.Alex will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Shannon And Geoff, grandparents, Tom & Debbie Buckle and Jackie Joy & Rod Sluth; siblings, Jamie Hood, James Buckle and Lacey Buckle; cousins, Michael & Matthew Hood and uncle, Doug Hood as well as many extended family.She is...

Hana Cimaracha Hlousek

Hana Cimaracha Hlousek

Apr 25, 2021

On Sunday, April 25, 2021 Mrs. Hana Hlousek, beloved wife of the late Josef Hlousek, of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 89 years.Hana is a native of Czechoslovakia. She emigrated to Canada on February 1, 1969, with her husband, Josef. Moving to Canada was a very difficult decision for both Hana and Josef because they left behind...

Sharon Ruth Honeychurch

Sharon Ruth Honeychurch

Apr 25, 2021

Sharon Ruth Honeychurch passed into the presence of her Lord Jesus from Carewest Sarcee on April 25, 2021.She was born in Calgary on Christmas Day 1942 and lived most of her life in this city. Sharon studied at the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta, receiving Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Education degrees. She also pursued religious...

“Lisa” Elizabeth Marie Lapinsky

“Lisa” Elizabeth Marie Lapinsky

Apr 24, 2021

Lisa Lapinsky passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the age of 46 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 27 years Joe Elson; daughter Crystal Vickery; son Cole Elson; granddaughter Adalynn Vickery; parents Jim & Lorie Lapinsky; mother-in-law Frances Elson; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her sister Amy Lapinksy and...