Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Rebecca Lynn Dahl (Nee Verweire)
Oct 3, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Rebecca Lynn Dahl (née Verweire), affectionately known as Becky to her family and friends. Becky was born on March 25, 1968, to Edmond and Eileen Verweire, and grew up northeast of Strathmore, Alberta. She was the fifth of six children raised on the family farm, where her...
Ronald Kenneth Wheeler
Sep 25, 2025
On Thursday, September 25, 2025 Ronald Kenneth Wheeler, beloved husband of Karen Wheeler of Calgary, Alberta unexpectedly passed away at home at the age of 82 years.
Ron was born in Hamilton, Ontario, on September 18, 1943, his journey through life was marked by hard work, dedication, and a zest for sports leisure activities that enriched both his life and the...
David Alexander Murison
Sep 29, 2025
David Alexander Murison passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born on August 14, 1939, in Calgary Alberta. Eldest son of Dave and Grace Murison. He attended Saskatoon School for the Deaf and later the Edmonton School for the Deaf, before training for 10 years under his father, a Certified General Accountant. David went...
Gwendolyn Viola Coakley
Sep 22, 2025
Gwendolyn Viola Coakley, beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend to many, passed away on September 22, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 61. Born on Monday, December 30, 1963, in picturesque Nova Scotia, Gwendolyn’s warmth touched the lives of all who knew her.
In 1996, she made a significant move to Calgary, Alberta, where she continued to create cherished...
Richard Edward Shields
Sep 26, 2025
Richard Edward Shields, born on November 28, 1946, in Hamilton, ON, passed away on September 26, 2025, at Agape Hospice.
Rick joined the army at the age of 16, dedicating over 20 years to military service that included peacekeeping missions in Cyprus and Lebanon. This service shaped him and contributed to his remarkable outlook and appreciation for life.
He lived a life...
Iris Jerone Baker
Sep 9, 2025
Iris Baker passed away at the Peter Lougheed Centre on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the age of 81 years.
Iris will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 50 years, Earl; her children, Verona Pernell of Ajax, ON, Carlene (Evon) Wisdom of Uxbridge, ON, Hugh (Lisa) Baker of Calgary and Demetrius (Sasha) Baker of Calgary; 12 grandchildren, Tyra, Isabella, Dominique...
Eldredge Bertram Coombs Smith
Sep 29, 2025
Eldredge Smith passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 76 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years Christine; children, Sonia (David) Barker, of Innisfail, AB, Christopher Smith, Alexander Smith (Marina), Emily (Ernest) Boakye, Irena-Marie (Dustin) Quinton, all of Calgary, AB, and Cathlyn (Brett) Payne, of Airdrie, AB; fourteen grandchildren, Samantha (Zach),...
Maria Adriana Estrela
Sep 26, 2025
Maria Adriana Estrela, October 11, 1944, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Açores - September 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved ‘Tiana’. Maria Adriana Estrela passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 80 years. She is survived by her sister, Maria Fatima Toledo; her nieces, Nancy (Steven) Dupont, Charlene...
Murie Hiscock
Sep 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Murie Joan Hiscock, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Evanston Grand Village in Calgary, AB. Murie was born in Montreal (April 19, 1933) and will be remembered as a loving wife and mother. Murie is survived by her two sons, Norman and David. She was the middle child of...
John Cecil Lizotte
Sep 22, 2025
On Monday, September 22, 2025 Mr. John Cecil Lizotte of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 92 years.
John is survived by his loving family, his wife Helen of 58 years, daughter Marcella, all of Calgary, Alberta, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A time of visitation and prayers will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on...
Wendy Savi
Sep 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Wendy Savi, after a lengthy illness. Wendy passed away with family by her side, on September 21, at the Arthur Child Cancer Center in Calgary.
Wendy is survived by her husband, Allan, her daughter Alison, siblings Alan (Gina), Gord (Bev), and Sylvia (Dave), as well as nieces and nephews Maya,...
Vladyslav Zobol
Sep 17, 2025
Vladyslav Zobol, known affectionately as Vlad, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 28. Born on January 26, 1997, Vlad's journey through life was marked by moments of joy, kindness, and connection that left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Family and friends will gather to honor his memory during a Funeral Service...
Marvin Elwood Tilley
Sep 16, 2025
Marvin Tilley passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the age of 84 years. He is lovingly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews and their husbands and wives; as well as many friends that became family. He was predeceased by his parents and all but one of his 12 siblings, Orton, who is the last remaining of the 13...
Ronald Merle Peterson
Sep 16, 2025
Ronald Merle Peterson was born on August 1, 1931, in Lethbridge, Alberta. He and his twin brother Rulon were born as the third and fourth children of Elgin and Doreen Layne Peterson. He spent his childhood in Stirling, Alberta. The family later moved to Lethbridge. Ronald attended Lethbridge Collegiate Institute (L.C.I.) with his identical twin brother Rulon. Ronald and Rulon...
Wilhelmina C.E. van Dijk
Sep 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce that our Mom, Wilhelmina C. E. van Dijk, beloved wife of the late Willem van Dijk, of Calgary, Alberta passed away.
Wilhelmina was born on November 14, 1936 in Den Haag, the Netherlands, where she grew up with her parents, one brother, and two sisters. Affectionately known as Willy, she often shared fond memories of her...
Eva Glenna Rath
Sep 13, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Eva Glenna (Burr) Rath on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the age of 91 years.
Eva will be lovingly remembered by her six sons and their families. She was a loving and cherished grandmother to her 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her three...
Nanette May Iwaskiw
Sep 12, 2025
Nanette May Iwaskiw, known as "Nan," and more affectionately as "G-ma", passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 74. Born on April 10, 1951, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Nan made a lasting impact in the lives of her family and the community.
Nan led a life rich in love and laughter, often characterized by her...
John Adair Colborne
Sep 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Adair Colborne, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the age of 76 years.
John lived a full and vibrant life marked by service, devotion, and deep love. A proud veteran of the Canadian Air Force, John’s journey began when he joined the military as a...
Bethany Allyson Sheffield
Sep 6, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bethany Allyson Sheffield who left this world far too soon at the age of 35 years.
Bethany had a gift for finding joy and sharing it with others. Mostly through her endless creativity on TikTok, her online presence wasn’t just entertainment - it was a reflection of her warmth and...
Sandra Zagar
Sep 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sandra Ann (Nitz) Zagar, who passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at the age of 77. Sandy was born in Medicine Hat Alberta. Although she made Calgary her home for more than five decades, her heart remined closely connected to the community where she was born and raised.
She is lovingly remembered...
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