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James Kevin “Grumpy” Cochrane

James Kevin “Grumpy” Cochrane

Jan 23, 2020

Cochrane, James Kevin“Grumpy”September 6, 1954 – January 23, 2020The family of James Cochrane sadly announce the passing of our beloved “Grumpy” in Calgary after a long and courageous battle with Cancer.Jim is survived by his daughters Kelly (Jason) and Julie (Bill), son Kevin (Tonia), and stepdaughter Dawn (Zach); his brothers Frank, Rob and Don (Lori), and sister Patti (Mike); 10...

Ellen May Meier

Ellen May Meier

Jan 23, 2020

Meier, Ellen MayMarch 13, 1946 – January 23, 2020It is with great sadness that the family of Ellen Meier announce her passing on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the age of 73 years. Ellen was all that most of us aspire to be in life, kind, caring, and compassionate. She had the ability to speak volumes by saying just one...

Anne Marie “Bunni” Merk

Anne Marie “Bunni” Merk

Jan 22, 2020

Bunni passed away peacefully in her sleep early Wednesday morning from natural causes. Bunni will be deeply missed by her daughter, family, and friends. There will be no services or memorial planned as per Bunni’s wishes.On behalf of Bunni’s family and friends we wish to thank you all for your condolences.Bunni Loved You All…“And it seems to me you lived...

Patricia Boxall

Patricia Boxall

Jan 21, 2020

Boxall, PatriciaApril 13, 1939 – January 21, 2020It is with sadness we announce the passing of our beautiful mother Patricia Boxall in Calgary on January 21, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in the UK, April 13, 1939, Pat moved to Calgary April 1976 with her husband and three daughters.Pat is survived by her daughters, Linda Boxall (Danny...

Joan Rea (Nee King)

Joan Rea (Nee King)

Jan 20, 2020

Joan King Rea passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 87 years. She will be dearly missed by her three daughters Sally Brulé of Merritt, BC; Nancy Bell (Peter) of Calgary and Allison Massey (Mitch) of Priddis; four grandchildren Mark, Sean (Erin), Rachel and Simon Massey; and her sister Marianne Davidson (Eldon)...

Lois B Housley

Lois B Housley

Jan 20, 2020

Lois Housley passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 81 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years Dick; children Julia (Mike) Kostiuk, Kirk (Rachel) Housley, Dan (Michelle) Housley and Paul Housley; grandchildren Jessica, Jaclyn, Tyler, Sarah, Angela, Hunter, Riley, Jack and Drew; three great grandchildren; and many more family and friends....

Tracey Leigh Brown

Tracey Leigh Brown

Jan 17, 2020

It is with heavy hearts and great love that we announce the passing of Tracey Brown (Resch). Tracey passed peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday January 17, 2020 at the age of 54 years. She is predeceased by her father, Benjamin Resch and survived by her husband of 29 years, Gary; son, Garrett (Shauna); grandson, Grayson;...

Calvert “Bruce” Falconer

Calvert “Bruce” Falconer

Jan 16, 2020

Bruce passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the age of 88 years. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Gail; children Ron “Rudy”, Doug (Laurie), Cathy (Derek); grandchildren Amanda, Chrissy, Randi, and Devan; great-grandchildren Ava and Luca; sister Shirley, and brother Carl. He was predeceased by his brother Arnold. At Bruce’s request, there...

Donna Jean Drummond

Donna Jean Drummond

Jan 15, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the unexpected passing of Donna Jean Drummond (nee McQueen) in Calgary AB at the age of 78.Donna will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years, Harry; children, Wendy (Clayton), Tracey and Duane. She will also be dearly missed by her close friends.She is survived by her brothers...

Marilyn Kearl

Marilyn Kearl

Jan 14, 2020

Kearl, Marilyn (nee Holmes)January 5, 1925 – January 14, 2020Marilyn Kearl passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 95 years of age. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 72 years Harold Kearl; children Eldon Kearl (Kim) of Calgary, Kathy Lowe (Bruce) of Portland, OR, Robert Kearl (Beth) of Langley, BC, Jean Smith (Paul) of Spokane, WA...

Karl Heinz Bodon

Karl Heinz Bodon

Jan 13, 2020

With tenderness of heart we bid farewell to our Dad and Opa. Karl passed away after a long battle with leukemia early in the morning of January 13, 2020. With Sadness, Anita, his dear wife of 57 years, passed away in October of 2019, and he will be missed by his loving family who he now leaves behind: his children...

Shirley Leona Alcock

Shirley Leona Alcock

Jan 13, 2020

Shirley passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the age of 82.She will be lovingly remembered by her children Michael, David, Brenda, John, Michelle (Royce), Daniel; all her beloved grandchildren, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and extended family. She was predeceased by her husband Leo and eldest son Lawrence.

Rose Marie Searle

Rose Marie Searle

Jan 11, 2020

Rose Searle, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the age of 65 years.She will be dearly missed by her husband of 42 years, Derrick Searle; children Chris Searle of Calgary, AB and Nicole Searle of Moncton, NB; her beloved grandchildren Charlie and Katie; as well as her mother Anne Larose, sisters and...

Mui Loc San

Mui Loc San

Jan 9, 2020

Mui San passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the age of 84 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Quay Hoang (Sat-Mui Hoang), Hoa Hoang (Marie Chau) and Kim Hoang (Wong Heng); grandchildren Ly-An, Anne, Richard, Kelly and Kathy; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Sung Hoang. Mui was born...

Gordon Phillip Roy

Gordon Phillip Roy

Jan 7, 2020

Roy, Gordon PhillipJuly 27, 1955 – January 7, 2020It is with heavily saddened hearts that the family of Mr. Gordon Roy announce his passing Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the age of 64 years. Gordon was a man that some would refer to as being the salt of the earth, the impression he has left behind shall never be filled....

Mitchell (Mit Chee) Glenn Young

Mitchell (Mit Chee) Glenn Young

Jan 3, 2020

It is with great sadness, the family has to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Mitchell on January 3, 2020 at the age of 25 years.Mitchell was born and raised in Calgary, he made numerous lifelong friends while growing up in Calgary and playing junior sports (Soccer and Football). He was a motorcycle enthusiast and wanted to get another...

Maria Olinda Ferreira

Maria Olinda Ferreira

Jan 3, 2020

Maria Olinda Ferreira passed away peacefully in Calgary on the evening of Friday, January 3, 2020, with her family by her side.Linda was born on April 27, 1950, in Sanfins Do Douro, Portugal, married on August 21, 1971, and moved to Calgary, Canada, in 1973 with her husband, two sons, mother and brother. She quickly gained employment at ATCO Trailers,...

Abram “Abe” Wiebe

Abram “Abe” Wiebe

Jan 3, 2020

Abram Wiebe of Calgary, Alberta, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2020, at the Peter Lougheed CentreAbe was born on February 10, 1923 to Heinrich Z. and Helena (Wiens) Wiebe in the Lake Pelletier area of Saskatchewan. He was raised with the responsibility of doing chores to help his family and was 10 years old when the...

Michael Ray Polly

Michael Ray Polly

Jan 1, 2020

It is with profound sadness that the family of Michael Ray Polly announce his sudden passing January 1, 2020. He was 65. Mike was born in Toronto, Ontario, January 18, 1954. As a youth he was active in sports and spent time as both an altar boy and choir boy in the Catholic church where his nascent vocal talents were...

Mavis “Pauline” Schmid

Mavis “Pauline” Schmid

Dec 31, 2019

Pauline Schmid passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the age of 87 years. She will be missed dearly and fondly remembered. A Graveside Service will be held for Pauline at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Rocky View No. 44) on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.