OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas

Mary Morgoch (Nee Van De Ryse)

Mary Morgoch (Nee Van De Ryse)

Nov 14, 2023

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Mary Margoch on November 14, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 99.Mary was born in Wabamun and lived in Drumheller and Calgary, Alberta. She was a talented seamstress and had her own business doing invisible mending. She also cleaned houses for others and developed many friendships by doing so. Mary...

Robert “Bob” James Mckenney

Robert “Bob” James Mckenney

Nov 13, 2023

Bob McKenney passed away on Monday November 13, 2023 at the age of 80 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Katherine; children, Corbett McKenney of Radium, BC, Kaitlyn McKenney of Calgary; and granddaughter, Keely McKenney.Bob was born in Hamilton, ON to William and Margeurite McKenney. (nee Spencer). In 1977, he moved to Calgary then three...

Eileen Joyce Cooper

Eileen Joyce Cooper

Nov 12, 2023

Eileen Cooper passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the age of 93 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of seventy five years, Roy Cooper of Calgary, AB; Her son, Paul (Heather) Cooper of Calgary, AB; grandchildren, Tina ( Terry) O’brien of Airdrie, AB, Corrine Cooper of Calgary, AB, and Michael (Nicole) Cooper of Okotoks, AB;...

Kenneth Edwin Gordon

Kenneth Edwin Gordon

Nov 11, 2023

Kenneth Gordon passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 64 years.A Graveside Service will be held for Kenneth at Alto Reste Cemetery (26575 AB-11, Red Deer County, Alberta) on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 12:00 pm.

Joe Poucette

Joe Poucette

Nov 11, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend Joe Poucette, also known as Uncle Buck and Grampa Teeth, on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 61 years. Joe was named after our late veteran Joe Poucette.Joe was raised by his grandmother, Flora...

Jack Cowling Fitger

Jack Cowling Fitger

Nov 10, 2023

Jack Cowling Fitger passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the age of 74 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sarah and Jenn (Michael Currie) Fitger of Calgary, AB; his son, Ryan (Sherrie) Fitger of Kamloops, BC; Jack’s granddaughters, Ashley, Tearra, Isabelle, and Katelynn; his grandson, Nolan; as well as his siblings, other family, and many friends.Jack...

Seath G Sandwell

Seath G Sandwell

Nov 10, 2023

Seath Sandwell passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 10, 2023 with his loving wife, Jackie by his side. He was 55 years of age.Seath will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Jackie; mother-in-law, Maureen Elder; sister, Tammy Murphy; aunt, Carol; niece, Denise; nephew, Bryce; great-nieces and nephew, Meledee-Tammy, Jorgya-Lyn & Emmeytt; along with many...

Shelley Jean McKenzie

Shelley Jean McKenzie

Nov 9, 2023

Shelley McKenzie passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the age of 63 years.  

A Graveside Service will be held for Shelley at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2:30 pm.

Marion Grace Laviolette

Marion Grace Laviolette

Nov 7, 2023

Marion Laviolette passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the age of 78 years.Marion is survived by her son, Blaine (Cheryllee); grandchildren, Wesley (Krista) Buckwitz and Jonathon Blaine St. Gelais; and four great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her daughter, Rhonda. Marion was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will greatly missed.

Sophie Theresa Harbarenko

Sophie Theresa Harbarenko

Nov 6, 2023

On Monday, November 6, 2023 Mrs. Sophie Theresa Harbarenko, beloved wife of the late Edward Samuel Harbarenko, of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 82 years.Sophie was born and raised on a farm in Barrhead, Alberta. She married the love of her life, Edward, in Edmonton, Alberta, and together they moved to Calgary. Sophie believed in hard work,...

Judith May Mccrystal

Judith May Mccrystal

Nov 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy May McCrystal after a short, but intense battle with cancer on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the age of 79 years.Judy was a kind, generous, and fun loving soul who graced this world with her presence for 79 years. Judy left us to join her beloved husband of...

Elizabeth “Liz” Turning Robe

Elizabeth “Liz” Turning Robe

Nov 4, 2023

“Kahkanikamosaakii”” Early Morning Stealing Back Woman”On Saturday, November 4, 2023 Elizabeth “Liz” Turning Robe of Siksika Nation, Alberta passed away at the age of 77 years.It’s with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of our female matriarch of our Turning Robe clan Elizabeth Turning Robe, also knowing as Liz and auntie who fought a long battle with...

Adolf Joseph “Joe” Mizera

Adolf Joseph “Joe” Mizera

Nov 4, 2023

Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away suddenly. He will be greatly missed, leaving a huge void without his presence.Joe was born in Round Hill, Alberta, he moved to Calgary as a young man where he started his apprenticeship in construction. He finally settled in Bowness which spanned a period of 70 years. In that time he married and...

Johannes (John) Theodorus Droog

Johannes (John) Theodorus Droog

Nov 2, 2023

On Thursday, November 2, 2023 Mr. Johannes Droog of Calgary, Alberta, formerly of Strathmore, Alberta passed away at the age of 84 years.Johannes (John) Theodorus Droog was born April 5, 1939 in de Beemster, Netherlands. He is survived by his sister Nel, and brothers Wil, Luuk, Tom, Cor and Pim. Also cherishing his memory are numerous nieces and nephews. He...

Brian Ogden

Brian Ogden

Nov 2, 2023

Brian’s wife, Kathy and his family have composed their memoirs below for your viewing and remembrance of Brians’ life.Kath would like to announce the recent passing of her beloved husband and companion, BRIAN OGDEN on Thursday November 2, 2023. He was an active passionate member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints since our conversion in Bolton,Lancashire, United...

Vernal Edward Bruce

Vernal Edward Bruce

Oct 31, 2023

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Vernal Edward Bruce on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 81.Vernal was born in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica. He was the ninth of ten children born to James H and Rose Augusta Bruce. At age 21, he immigrated into Eastern Canada and then moved to Calgary in the...

Inge Luise Fawcett

Inge Luise Fawcett

Oct 30, 2023

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Inge Luise Fawcett on Monday, October 30, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 77. She was our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Inge was a devoted mother to her children, Liana (Nevin) and Koralee (John); stepchildren, Richard, John, and Christina; a loving and proud...

Maisie ‘May’ Agnes Lamora Palmer (Nee Summerville)

Maisie ‘May’ Agnes Lamora Palmer (Nee Summerville)

Oct 30, 2023

Maisie ‘May’ Palmer, née Summerville, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023, at the age of 92 surrounded by her children in Calgary, Alberta.May is lovingly remembered by her eight children; Kathy (Eric) Leavitt, Kevin (Cyndi) Palmer, Karen (Ross) Salmon, Blaine (Linda) Palmer, Leslie Palmer, Colleen (Paul) Tidwell, Donna Palmer (Dean Turner), David (Amy) Palmer; her 32 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren;...

Mary Cecile Boulware

Mary Cecile Boulware

Oct 28, 2023

Mary Cecile Boulware passed away on October 28, 2023, the day of her 70th birthday, at her home in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.Mary was the third child born to Robert & Genia Boulware. She was preceded in death by her father, her sister-in-law Rene, her mother and her brother Philip. She is survived by her older brother Michael (Rene); Philip’s wife...

Rebecca Jean Balcom

Rebecca Jean Balcom

Oct 27, 2023

Balcom, Rebecca “Becky” Jean – of Calgary, AB passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. Born in Middleton, she was the daughter of the late MC “Mac” and Norah (Neily) Balcom.Becky grew up on a farm in Melvern Square with a great group of friends and family. She graduated from Middleton Regional High School and continued her education at St. Mary’s...

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