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Margaret “Peggy” Ann Franko

Margaret “Peggy” Ann Franko

Dec 31, 2019

Peggy Franko passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the age of 73 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Elissa (Tony) Jung of Calgary, AB and Bevin Franko (Winson) of Edmonton, AB; her grandchildren Peyton, Connor, and Harmony; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Joe Franko.Peggy was born and raised...

Norman Terrence Card

Norman Terrence Card

Dec 31, 2019

Norman Card passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the age of 77 years.He is pre-deceased by his parents, Frederick and Mary Card; and one sister. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Cheryl of Tappen, BC, Dan of Fort McMurray, AB and Brian of Cape Breton, NS; one sister; 6 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.As a young man,...

Gach Keem Geng

Gach Keem Geng

Dec 30, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gach Keem Geng on Tuesday, December 30, 2019 at the age of 22 years. He will be lovingly remembered by all of his family and friends.A Visitation will be held for Keem at Pierson’s Forest lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Friday, January 17, 2020...

Clara Kaye Semeniuk

Clara Kaye Semeniuk

Dec 27, 2019

Clara Semeniuk passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the age of 93 years.She was born in Pakan, Alberta on November 19, 1926 to Michael and Grapina Zukiwsky, she was the fourth of six children with brothers and sisters Marie, Metro, Nick, Pauline, and Ed. She married Fred N. Semeniuk in 1943. She was known for her cooking...

Marilyn Leone Whan (Leween Zachariah)

Marilyn Leone Whan (Leween Zachariah)

Dec 26, 2019

Marilyn Whan passed away on Thursday December 26, 2019 at the age of 72 years.Marilyn was born in Belleville, Ontario to Gussie Leween and Altha Zachariah. She will be lovingly remembered by her children; siblings and family and friends in Calgary and Ontario.A Funeral Service will be held for Marilyn at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE,...

Robert William Sirman

Robert William Sirman

Dec 25, 2019

Robert Sirman passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the age of 49 years. He is survived by his eldest son James Sirman, parents Gloria (Larry Schafer) Sirman and Roy Sirman, brother David Sirman, and grandchildren Isabella and Jordan, and numerous extended family. He joins his youngest son Scott Sirman. Robert loved to tinker and engineer things; he enjoyed...

Kenneth Charles Meyers

Kenneth Charles Meyers

Dec 24, 2019

Kenneth Meyers passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the age of 76 years. He is survived by his wife Shirley of 54 years; sister Doreen; nephews Cory (Lynn), Dwayne (Kim), Troy; and numerous extended family. He was predeceased by his sister Elaine, and parents Jack and Loranza.

Margaret Harriette Macpherson

Margaret Harriette Macpherson

Dec 23, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Margaret Harriette MacPherson announce her passing on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the age of 96 years. Margaret is survived by her two loving sons Robert Edmund MacPherson (Giselle) and Donald Ian Hinson MacPherson (Suzanne); her four dutiful grandchildren Forrester, Cloe, Melissa, and Sherry; her three precious great grandchildren; her two...

David John Crockett Iii

David John Crockett Iii

Dec 22, 2019

David John Crockett III, 44, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 22 of 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife Carolyn, and their two children Sarah and John. His father, David John Crockett II (Dianne) of Calgary, Alberta; his sister Jill and her children, Matty, Abbi and Valarie; his step-siblings, Justin, Brandon and Samantha and their...

Donald Gert Jager

Donald Gert Jager

Dec 21, 2019

Don G. Jager of Calgary passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 75 years of age. Don was the youngest of three boys born to parents Jack and Pearl Jager of Hanna, Alberta. Don is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Janet, and his brother Bill (Astrid) of Hanna, as well as nieces and nephews. Don...

Phyllis Mae Maher (Wilson)

Phyllis Mae Maher (Wilson)

Dec 21, 2019

Phyllis Maher, 88, passed away in Calgary, Alberta on December 21, 2019.“A home is much more than a house built of lumber, brick, or stone. A home is made of love, sacrifice, and respect.” Thomas S. MonsonPhyllis was born into a loving home located over her parent’s grocery store in Mattawa, Ontario. She was the third child of Ernest “Ernie”...

Mark Richard Puhan

Mark Richard Puhan

Dec 21, 2019

Loving husband and brother passed away peacefully at Rosedale Hospice on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Predeceased by his parents, Rosemary and Karel Puhan, mother-in-law Mary Patterson, and sister-in-law Deborah Patterson. Survived by his loving wife Kathleen Puhan, and brother Anthony Puhan. We would like to thank the angels at Rosedale for their exceptional care. At Mark’s request, no formal service...

Christel Else Fulgeri-Arulrajah

Christel Else Fulgeri-Arulrajah

Dec 21, 2019

Christel Else Fulgeri-Arulrajah, 79, passed away on December 21, 2019 at the Peter Lougheed Hospital.Born Else Foerster in Witten Germany, she was the daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm Hans Foerster and Franziska Foerster.Christel leaves to cherish her memory her husband Raja Arulrajah; two daughters, Nadine Murphy (Steve Walton) of Calgary, and Melanie Murphy (Steven Young); two grandchildren, Maria and David Young:...

Bradley Darren Clarke

Bradley Darren Clarke

Dec 20, 2019

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a dear husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, son, brother, brother-in-law and a dear friend to many, at the age of 50.Brad lost his battle on December 20, 2019 after a lengthy illness with cancer.Brad absolutely loved and adored his wife Lynette of 27 years. He also loved being a...

Terence Hastings Oliver

Terence Hastings Oliver

Dec 20, 2019

It is with profound sadness we announce that Terence Hastings Oliver (“Terry”) passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the age of 87.Terry was born on March 31, 1932 in Caterham, England. He left England as a young man and eventually settled in Calgary where he met the love of his life, Jean. Together Terry and Jean built a...

Randal Stephen Burtis

Randal Stephen Burtis

Dec 17, 2019

Randy was born on September 2, 1969. He passed away peacefully at his home in Calgary on December 17, 2019. Randy was a loving, nurturing father and husband with a deep, abiding faith is Jesus Christ. He was a children’s pastor at Centre Street Church, a published author and a talented magician.He is survived by his beloved wife, Cara; their...

Douglas Nalder Allen

Douglas Nalder Allen

Dec 15, 2019

Douglas Allen passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the age of 93 years. He will be dearly remembered by his daughter Kathryn (Paul) Havens of Manila, UT; his son Craig (Rosemary) Allen of Calgary, AB; grandchildren Christopher (Stephanie), Stacey, William, Jacalyn, James and Timothy; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Rae Allen (2017); an infant...

Samy Bacagan Bangsoyao

Samy Bacagan Bangsoyao

Dec 14, 2019

“ If we live, it is for the Lord that we live, and if we die, it is for the Lord that we die. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord “ – Romans 14:8.Samy Bacagan Bangsoyao, 47, passed away peacefully on the 14th of December 2019 at Peter Lougheed Hospital, surrounded by his loving friends...

Warrant Officer Robert Jacob (Bob, Charlie) Hunt

Warrant Officer Robert Jacob (Bob, Charlie) Hunt

Dec 12, 2019

Hunt, Warrant Officer Robert Jacob (Bob, Charlie)November 21, 1939 – December 12, 2019Robert passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the age of 80 years.He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Harriett Hunt, sisters Elizabeth, Marie, and Bonita, brothers Harry and Mac.He leaves to mourn his wife Jacqueline (Jackie), Daughter Joyce (Todd) Hunt, Frank (Cindy)...

Sylvester Alexander Coburn

Sylvester Alexander Coburn

Dec 11, 2019

Sylvester Coburn, beloved husband of Mirriam Coburn of Calgary, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Sylvester is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Mirriam; His daughter Cadine Coburn; His Mother Gladys; ten sisters; nieces,and nephews. Sylvester was born in Pleasant Spring-St.Andrew, Jamaica on February 23,1947 and eventually moved to Calgary where...