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Matthew Lavar Cote

Matthew Lavar Cote

Aug 22, 2020

It is profound sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew LaVar Cote, our beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin, and friend. Matthew was born on May 10, 1998 in Lancaster, California. He was an energetic ball of occasionally misguided enthusiasm and gave all of himself for the things he cared for. As a little boy, Matthew cherished his independence...

Joseph (Joe) John Kanigan

Joseph (Joe) John Kanigan

Aug 20, 2020

Joe Kanigan of Calgary, Alberta passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the age of 83 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his children Sandra Dalpe, Danny Markin, Jody Kanigan, Kim and her husband Dan Kemp all of Calgary; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister Liz McKay of Grand Forks, British Columbia; and numerous other relatives and friends.Joe is...

Irene Elizabeth Bressler

Irene Elizabeth Bressler

Aug 18, 2020

Irene Bressler passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the age of 76 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Ross and many more family and friends. At her request there will be no funeral services held.

Allan Anthony Lambert

Allan Anthony Lambert

Aug 17, 2020

The sun rose on May 2, 1959 when Allan ‘Tony’ Lambert was born in Georgetown, Guyana, South America to parents, Myrna and Allan Lambert. Tony came to Montreal, QC in 1973 and joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1978 and retired in 1988 as a Master Corporal. He earned his certificates in Hospitality Management then created his own active gear...

Allan Harold Glinz

Allan Harold Glinz

Aug 15, 2020

With deep sadness we mourn the loss of our brother Allan Harold Glinz, who passed away August 15, at the age of 62 to lung cancer. Allan attended school in the greater forest lawn area and worked as a forklift operator for Byers Transport. He was predeceased by is parents Harold and Eva, brother Kevin and sister Sheila. Allan will...

Reynold Joseph Poitras

Reynold Joseph Poitras

Aug 15, 2020

Our hearts are broken for our son, brother and uncle, Reynold Poitras, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the age of 46 years. He leaves behind his father Mel; siblings Raymond (Rena), Merle (Martin), Celina, Darrell (Bonnie), Glen (Janet), Larry (Belinda), Dallas (Cindy), Debbie and Rene; numerous nieces and nephews; and many more family and friends....

Michelle Jacqueline Morrow

Michelle Jacqueline Morrow

Aug 13, 2020

Michelle Morrow passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the young age of 56 years.Michelle was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta to loving parents, Gabriel and Louise Syrenne.She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Calgary andworked for many years as an early childhood educator for students with special needs. She hadrecently moved...

Edwin Fredrich Fergin

Edwin Fredrich Fergin

Aug 13, 2020

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family of Edwin Fergin announces his passing on Thursday, August 13, 2020, in Calgary, at the age of 65 years. Left to morn his passing is his mother, Olga of Kelowna; his brother Don of Calgary; his aunt and uncle, Karola and Alex Bopp of Grande Prairie; his cousins Ronald and Eric;...

Vu Huynh Nguyen

Vu Huynh Nguyen

Aug 11, 2020

Vu Nguyen passed away on Tuesday August 11, 2020 at the age of 39 years.Vu is survived by his wife, Malisa; 2 children; his parents, Hiep and Tuyet; a brother and many extended family and friends.Service schedule is as follows:Visitation at Pierson’s Funeral Service on Wednesday August 19 from 6:00pm – 9:00pmVisitation at Pierson’s Funeral Service on Thursday August 20...

Gloria Doreen Mcmahon

Gloria Doreen Mcmahon

Aug 9, 2020

Gloria McMahon (nee Phillips) passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the age of 74 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her common-law husband Rob Moggah; daughter Corinne McMahon; son Kevin McMahon; sisters Rose Jeffels and Patricia Phillips; brothers Robert “Shorty” Phillips, Tim Phillips and Glenn Phillips; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her...

George James Stanley Phelps

George James Stanley Phelps

Aug 8, 2020

George Phelps passed away peacefully in Calgary on Saturday August 8, 2020 at the age of 97 years.He is predeceased by his wife of 71 years at the time of her passing, Alice. George will be lovingly remembered by his 6 children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.To honor George’s wishes, no formal funeral ceremony will take place.

Deborah Lori Walker

Deborah Lori Walker

Aug 6, 2020

Debbie Walker of Calgary, AB gained her wings on August 6, 2020 at the Foothills Hospital with her loving family by her side. After fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer, she was 62 years of age.Mom loved going on road trips to the mountains and spent a lot of her youth camping and traveling with her parents which...

Susan Esther Wanda Friede

Susan Esther Wanda Friede

Aug 3, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Susan Ether Wanda Friede announces her passing on Monday, August 3, 2020, in Calgary at the age of 67 years. Susan is survived by her two sons Fredrick Horstmann and Clyde Dawe; her daughters Christine Horstmann, Melissa Horstmann and Melinda Horstmann; her grandsons Dominic and Czar Horstmann and Sebastian Dawe; her...

Margaret Janet Leslie

Margaret Janet Leslie

Aug 1, 2020

With great sadness we announce the passing of our mother Margaret Leslie on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the age of 92 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Janet Berkevitch (and son-in law Greg) and Sara Lee; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Murray Leslie and son-in-law Timothy Lee.Our mother was...

Kenneth Dale York

Kenneth Dale York

Jul 31, 2020

Mr Kenneth Dale York, known by friends and family as “Kenny,” passed away at age 62 in Calgary, Alberta on Friday, July 31, 2020. Kenny is predeceased by his father John, brother Danny and longtime partner Barbara. He is survived by his mother Yvette; children Nicole and Kyle; grandchildren Anthonie, Lucas, Madison and Mason; siblings John, Shirley, Wendy, Donald, Kevin...

Claire Alice Vallee

Claire Alice Vallee

Jul 31, 2020

Claire Vallee passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the age of 68 years. She went to join her boyfriend of 21 years Donald MacDonald, her parents Alice & Ronald Vallee and her dog Yellow. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her children Jason Raiche, and his children Alison and Sarah and Elisha Raiche and her children...

Shelly Jean Ramsdale

Shelly Jean Ramsdale

Jul 29, 2020

Shelly Ramsdale passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the age of 59 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Joe Flaherty; children Christine Ramsdale (Kevin), of brooks, AB, John Ramsdale, of Sherwood Park, AB, Kyle Ramsdale (Tanis) and Colin Ramsdale (Tara), both of Calgary, AB; several grandchildren, including Kingston, Justice, Angelo, Halo, Vergo, Nolan, Odessa,...

Ruby Hall Johnston

Ruby Hall Johnston

Jul 28, 2020

We are very sad to announce the passing of our Mother and Granny on Tuesday July 28, 2020. She was in her 98th year of life. Granny was born December 31, 1922 in Toronto, Ontario and moved to Calgary with her husband, George and first child, Sharon in 1946. Granny was a mother to 9 children; grandmother to 20 grandchildren...

Linda Irene Hammond

Linda Irene Hammond

Jul 28, 2020

Linda Hammond of Calgary passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the age of 68 years.Linda is survived by her sister, Brenda Hammond Duke and her husband James Duke of Stayner, Ontario; her two brothers, David Hammond and his wife Karen of Taber, Alberta, and Keith Bridges; and numerous other relatives and dear friends in the Calgary area. She...

David Philip Macdonald

David Philip Macdonald

Jul 27, 2020

MacDonald, David PhilipJune 26, 1973 – July 27, 2020It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Philip MacDonald on Monday July 27, 2020.Dave was born in Toronto on June 26, 1973, shortly thereafter moving with his family to Calgary where he lived out the rest of his life with his loving wife and best friend April.Dave...