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Gordon Reginald Snow

Gordon Reginald Snow

May 8, 2020

Gordon Snow passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his daughter Elaine Snow, son Levi Snow and grandchildren Jesse, Kyla, Matthew, and Elizabeth. He was predeceased by his wife Marlene. Music was his life and he was a great entertainer. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Gordon will be laid...

Carol Ann Simonin

Carol Ann Simonin

May 8, 2020

Carol Ann Simonin (née Mahoney) passed away in Calgary on May 08,2020. Carol was born December 23rd, 1938 in Saskatoon Saskatchewan to Mary and Thomas Mahoney. She was the 5th of 8 Mahoney kids. Carol was always a happy child and knew what she wanted in life. She attended a girls only convent for schooling and took up Hair Styling...

Rose Marie Higgins

Rose Marie Higgins

May 6, 2020

Rose Higgins passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the age of 77 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews , Rene Higgins, and his 3 children Kenneth (Kodi) and their 3 Children, Andrew (Dani) and Amanda and her 2 children, William (Leanne) White, and their 3 children Rebecca, Darlene, and Kaliska (Luke) Mohr and...

Jean Matthews

Jean Matthews

May 6, 2020

Alice Jane “Jean” Matthews (nee McMeekin) of Calgary passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020. Born in Connor Kells, Northern Ireland to Mary (nee Hutchinson) and Thomas McMeekin, she enjoyed a happy childhood filled with kind relatives, friends, pets, the joys of the outdoors, and casting her keen eye on the patrons of her parents’ country pub.In 1954, Jean and...

Ellen Thiessen

Ellen Thiessen

May 4, 2020

Ellen Thiessen passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the age of 100 years. Her memory will be cherished by her daughter Linda; son Greg (Laurie Ann); grandchildren Paul (Janice) and Stephanie; great grandchildren Keagan and Amara; son-in-law Darryl Spear; brother-in-law Dave Thiessen; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Neil, daughter Colleen,...

Bruce James Rodman

Bruce James Rodman

May 3, 2020

Bruce Rodman passed away suddenly at home in Calgary on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the age of 62 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Dana; children Tristan (Chelsey) Rodman of Calgary, AB and Rachelle Rodman of Fort St John, BC; grandchildren Peyten, Zackary, Vanessa and Natalie; father Keith Rodman of Markdale, ON; sister Pat (Les) McKinnon...

Eileen Nora Goebel

Eileen Nora Goebel

May 2, 2020

Eileen Goebel, 90 of Calgary, passed away May 2, 2020 where she battled her Parkinson’s disease but finally succumbed to the Corona virus while at HillCrest Extendicare. Eileen Goebel (nee Hein) of Hay Lakes Alberta was born to Adam and Hilda (nee Grams) Hein of Hay Lakes, AB. on Feb. 17, 1930. Eileen was the eldest of four children. She...

Tina Marie Heald

Tina Marie Heald

May 2, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the loss of Tina Marie Heald, our loving and devoted Mom, Nana, and friend to all whose lives she touched. Tina unexpectedly passed away on May 2nd, 2020, in her home, at the age of 56 years. Tina was predeceased by her mother, Sharon, and grandparents, Cyril and Marie. She is survived by her son,...

Walter William Stanford

Walter William Stanford

May 1, 2020

Walter William Stanford, beloved husband, father, grandfather and trusted lawyer passed away on May 1, 2020 at Providence Care Center in Calgary. He was 80.Walter was born to Nunham Glenn Stanford and Mary Ann Brewster on Friday, October 13, 1939 in Raymond, Alberta. He spent his boyhood in Rosemary, where he worked in the family business, played ice hockey with...

Cynthia Ann Evenson

Cynthia Ann Evenson

Apr 30, 2020

Cynthia Evenson passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Thursday April 30, 2020. She was 51 years of age. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Shawn; children, Justine, Haley, Taylor & Jack; her adorable grandson, Beau; mother, Ann and step-father, Bill and brother, Kevin (Jas). Cynthia is predeceased by her father, Edwin. She...

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Francis Smith

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Francis Smith

Apr 30, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald “Jerry” Francis Smith. He passed away quickly and peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the age of 76 years, beloved husband of Diane Smith of Medicine Hat. He leaves to cherish his memory Diane, his wife of 53 years, daughters Jena (Derrick) Smith and Leiane (Geoff) Waylett,...

Gordon Jay Kesler

Gordon Jay Kesler

Apr 29, 2020

Gordon Jay Kesler was born in Lethbridge, Alberta. He was the third child of DeVore Samuel Kesler and Jessie Idella Godfrey. He passed away in Calgary and is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Violet Miller, their three children, Gordon Kesler (Caryn), Robert Kesler (LaWana), Judith Cobb (Howard), 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, his sister LaVore and brother...

Kenneth William Pedersen

Kenneth William Pedersen

Apr 26, 2020

Ken Pedersen passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 74 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his soul mate of over 40 years, Eva Homer, family, and dear friends. He had a passion for driving and camping, and loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren greatly. A Memorial Gathering for Ken will be considered for the...

Dennis Edmund Morey

Dennis Edmund Morey

Apr 26, 2020

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend Dennis Edmund Morey on April 26, 2020. Dennis was born November 30th, 1938 in Bognor Regis, Sussex,England. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Pat and his four children Shannon, Colleen (Blake) Jackson, Jennifer (Warren) Serra and Jeff (Saishin). He...

Paul Oswald Rowley

Paul Oswald Rowley

Apr 24, 2020

Paul Rowley passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2020 at the age of 84 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years Evelyn “Lynn” Rowley; daughters Rhonda (Mike) Smithson, Glenda Rowley, Barbara Bellamy; grandchildren Morgan and Grayson Bellamy, his sister Bernice (Bunny) Jones, and his loving companion Brian, his dog. He was Predeceased by his beloved...

Lorraine Eve Harris

Lorraine Eve Harris

Apr 24, 2020

Lorraine Eve Harris (Pinotti) was born on August 26, 1947 to Gerry and Peggy Pinotti. She was a rough and tumble kid, a self-confessed tomboy. At the age of 6, Lorraine contracted polio. She fought the disease successfully but it left her short in stature (though genetics didn’t help!) with the small disability of losing muscle strength in her left...

Jacqueline Edna Crockett (Nee Mcleod)

Jacqueline Edna Crockett (Nee Mcleod)

Apr 23, 2020

Jacqueline Crockett passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020 at the age of 70 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 6 years, Dave; daughter, Deborah Monahan and grandchildren, Tyler, Kevin, Ashlynn, Jordin & Hunter Monahan all of Edmonton.Jackie was born in Vancouver before settling in Calgary. She worked for sometime as a hairdresser and then as...

Ronald Gordon Black

Ronald Gordon Black

Apr 21, 2020

Ronald Black passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the age of 73 years. He is survived by two sons Darrell Black (Jonathan Sutherland) of Coldstream, BC and Darret Black (Suzanne) of Golden, BC; step children Jayson Hanus-Shephard (Lisa Arcega), Dean Hanus (Diane) and Blythe Hudson; Grand and Step-grandchildren Anders Sutherland-Black, Shaley and Liam Black, Lyric, Brynn and Levi...

Daniel G Oancia

Daniel G Oancia

Apr 21, 2020

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Daniel Oancia; loving husband, father and grandfather. Daniel passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, April 21 after a short but brave battle with cancer.He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Elizabeth (Liz), his son Dean, daughter Sharla and grandson...

Leslie Gerard Demers

Leslie Gerard Demers

Apr 20, 2020

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family of Les Demers announce his passing on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the age of 60 years. Les is survived by his son Dylan; his siblings Darlene (Mike) and Mark; his nephews Grant and Chris; his ex-wife and friend Lori; as well as extended family and many good friends. Sadly, Les...