Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
René Guno Nielsen
Oct 12, 2019
Ren Nielsen passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the age of 72 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 27 years Joan; children Ruth (Blair) Smaha, Anny (Jason) Desjarlais and Rene’ Nielsen Jr. (Angela); grandchildren James, Kyle, Brandon, Tynesha, Jesse, Eric, Taylor, Alex, Nathan, Daniel and Sean; great grandchildren Hayley, Brooklyn, Blayne, Gabriel, Preston, Ryker...
Anita Margit (Nee Schoenwalter) Bodon
Oct 9, 2019
With heavy hearts we bid farewell to a dear “Schatz” and a loving and devoted mom and mummum. Anita passed away with family around her after a hard fight with cancer on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the age of 75 years. She will be missed by the family she leaves behind: husband of 57 years Karl; children Tanya (Shawn)...
Deborah Gladys Skinner
Oct 8, 2019
Deborah Gladys Skinner, 63, of Calgary, passed away at home on October 8, 2019. Deborah was born in Saskatoon, Sk on July 11, 2956. She grew up in Estevan, SK. Deborah married Eugene on January 7, 199 and together they had 12 children, 43 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She is survived by her mother Beatrice Hanson and 12 siblings....
Glenda Lucille Stonehocker
Oct 6, 2019
Glenda Stonehocker, 73, passed away in Okotoks, Alberta on October 6, 2019 surrounded by family.Glenda was born in Raymond, Alberta the third child of Glen and LaVaun Bullock. She studied nursing at the University of Alberta, graduating in 1967. There she met her husband Ellis Stonehocker. Their courtship was filled with fun, laughter, and pranks. Glenda and Ellis married June...
Byron Palmar Wick
Oct 6, 2019
Byron Wick passed away peacefully on his 52nd Birthday. He will be missed dearly by his daughters, Kathlyn Wick, Ayleena Wick; step-sons Derek Boe and Jarrett Boe; brothers Farron (Tricia) Wick, Darren Wick, Ryan Wick, Kevin (Michelle) Wick, sister Tanya Henry; parents Cathleen and Palmar Wick; best friend Dave Simmonds; nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was predeceased by his...
Shirley Mae Wood
Oct 5, 2019
Shirley Wood passed away with her family by her side on Saturday October 5, 2019 at the age of 86 years. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 63 years at the time his passing, Luther and daughter, Janice. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Della (Greg) Stannard of Claresholm and son, Glenn (Sheila) Wood of Carstairs; 3...
Amelia Beatrice Crowfoot Clark
Oct 4, 2019
On October 4, 2019, a great woman graduated from this mortal existence at 68 years of age onto the higher life. She will be forever remembered by her children: Uinta (Dean) Tipton, Ouray (Janelle) Crowfoot, Denali (Tenniel) Clark, Dawnena (Guy) Clark, and Joseph (Heidi) Clark; 15 grandchildren; siblings Mario (Charlotte), Fritzi (Wally), Bert (Lydia), Strater (Ellen), Deanna, Deb (Lorraine), Troy,...
Alma Elizabeth (Nee Weich) Verrin
Oct 2, 2019
Verrin, Alma Elizabeth (nee Weich) February 15, 1925 – October 2, 2019It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother Alma Verrin who passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the age of 94 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Dennis Litke (Bev) and Donna Miller (Vince); grandchildren John,...
Amira Elethia Ryder
Sep 30, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Amira Elethia Ryder announces her passing on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the age of 16 months. She is survived by her parents, Brett and Heather; siblings Selena, Telesha, Kaliyah, Malek, and Ariya; as well as many other extended family and friends. Born in Calgary, Amira had aura right from birth...
Bernice Joyce Millott
Sep 29, 2019
Bernice passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Josef Zerr; children David (Rowena) Millott and Kathy Millott; grandchildren Terrance, Ember, Jack, and Cristina. She was predeceased by her husband Jack, and son Jeffrey. A Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Crescent Road...
Celedonio Divinagracia Esporton
Sep 29, 2019
Celedonio Esporton passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the age of 92 years.Celedonio was born to Gregoria and Emilio Esporton in Dumangas, Iloilo, Philippines.He is survived by his wife, Gloria; children Eduardo (Hijasmin) Esporton, Patricio (Lydia) Esporton, and Socorro Combe-Gallai (Ben) in Canada, and Orlando (Evelyn) Esporton in Malaysia; grandchildren Sheryll Ann (Christian) Ruado, Claire (JR) Tamayo, Catherine...
Grant Norman Stafford
Sep 25, 2019
Grant Stafford passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the age of 61 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Howard & Doreen Stafford, of Fairmont Hot Springs, BC; brother Rod Stafford (Cindy Oliver) of Calgary, AB; sister Gayle (Morley) Dougall of Fairmont Hot Springs, BC; sister-in-law Cindy Stafford; nephew Curtis Stafford; niece...
Joseph John Coptin
Sep 22, 2019
Joseph Coptin passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the age of 88 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years Patricia; sons Dale (Angela) Coptin and Randall Coptin; granddaughters Lisanna and Jaelyn; sister Pearl Tongs; and many more family and friends. Joseph was born and raised in Calgary, a true native Calgarian. He loved...
Miguel Rafael Pastrana-Panlilio
Sep 20, 2019
Miguel Pastrana-Panlilio was born silently on Friday, September 20, 2019 to Erma Pastrana and John Panlilio. Funeral Services will be held for Miguel at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1
Rosaline Tillie (Nee Meier) Bertsch
Sep 20, 2019
Rose Bertsch passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the age of 85 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Dean Bertsch and Peggy (Patrick) Secord; grandchildren Charity, Craig and Toneille; 7 great grandchildren; sisters Madeline Shroh, Helen (Tony) Kopp and Philis (George) Wilderman; brother Vince (Gail) Meier; sister-in-law Alice Meier; and many more family and friends....
Lydia Marohn
Sep 19, 2019
Lydia Marohn passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the age of 86 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Edy (Allan) McMillan, Don (Carol) Marohn, Margaret Ste-Croix, and Cathy (Pat) Oakley, 6 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Lydia was “The Pie Making Queen” at church functions. She was famous for her cream pies and apple pies. A...
Kenneth James “Jim” Or “Ken” Hyde
Sep 19, 2019
Jim passed away in his sleep on Thursday, September 19th,2019 where he was most happy to be with his best Friend, Robert Lacey. Rob (Cynthia) & Jim were very close friends for many years. Jim was born in Winnipeg May11th, 1943. Jim preferred to stay single during his life and so his only sibling is his sister Joey. In that...
Herbert Fritzler
Sep 19, 2019
Herbert Fritzler passed away in Calgary on Thursday September 19, 2019 at the age of 103 years.Herbert was born on the family farm near Vulcan to Peter and Molly Fritzler. He was the third youngest and the last surviving of nine siblings. He is also predeceased by his wife, Rosina since 1978. They were married for 39 years at the...
Vinh Van Ly
Sep 17, 2019
Vinh Ly passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2019 at the age of 74 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Terri and son in law Ronny along with his grandchildren, siblings, extended family and friends. Vinh travelled through Asia establishing lifelong relationships with his passion for ministry work. He was involved in many projects that was associated...
Marcelle Eva Georgette Emilie (Nee Burnay) Fritz
Sep 15, 2019
Marcelle Fritz passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the age of 97 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Lanny (Yvonne) Fritz, of Calgary, AB, Angie Fritz, of Calgary, AB, David Fritz (Barbara), of Toronto, ON, Rodney (Claudette) Fritz, of Winnipeg, MB, and Betty Ann Varga, of Calgary, AB; daughter-in-law Carole Fritz; grandchildren Holly, Matthew, Michelle,...
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