Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
William George West
Jun 18, 2021
On Friday June 18th, 2021 William George West loving husband and father of 2 children passed away at the young age of 64.William was born on June 4th, 1957 in Hamilton, ON to Audrey and George West.Oldest of 4 children, brother to Robert West, Terry West and Cathy West.Beloved husband of Elizabeth West whom he married on April 12th 2000....
Jean Ione Higham
Jun 16, 2021
Jean Ione (Farquhar) Higham passed away peacefully in the Drumheller Health Center on June 16. She is survived by her loving husband William George, children Mary (Drumheller), Doug (Red Deer), David (Calgary) and Isabel (Ashburn, Va.), sister Betty, along with 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.Jean was born 93 years ago at home in Willows, Sask. She and George were...
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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,...
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