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Donna Arlene O’Bray

Donna Arlene O’Bray

Oct 16, 2018

Ethan David O’Bray and Donna Arlene Milne O’Bray, loving parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, both passed away on October 16, 2018. Their life-long love carried them through many times of happiness and heartache, including through their courageous battles with cancer as they passed away within 40 minutes of each other.David and Donna are beloved by their children, Kim (Duane) Adams, LeAnn...

Margarete Nitschke

Margarete Nitschke

Oct 15, 2018

Margarete Nitschke (Nee Repky) passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta on October 15, 2018, at the age of 86. She was born at Schwabisch Hall, Germany and was the first child for Carl Herman Repky and Lina Rosine Repky (Nee Schulz). She left by boat for Venezuela with her fianc Rudolf Nitschke in 1953. They bulldozed parts of the jungle...

Sen Thi Tran

Sen Thi Tran

Oct 10, 2018

Sen Tran passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the age of 90 years. Prayers and visitation will be held on Friday October 12, 2018 from 7:00pm until 9:00 pm at St. Vincent Liem’s Catholic Church (2412 – 48 Street SE, Calgary). A Funeral Mass for Sen will be held at St. Vincent Liem’s Catholic Church (2412 – 48...

Kenneth Joseph Richelhoff

Kenneth Joseph Richelhoff

Oct 9, 2018

Kenneth Richelhoff passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the age of 65 years. Ken moved to Calgary from Kerrobert Saskatchewan in 1969. He went on to meet the love of his life Kim (Shilson) whom he married on May 25, 1974. Ken was a hard worker and provided well for his family. He went on to become the...

Frank Nemeth

Frank Nemeth

Oct 7, 2018

Frank Nemeth passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the age of 85 years. A Private Graveside Service will be held for Frank at a later date.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Verda Doris Rose Johnston

Verda Doris Rose Johnston

Oct 5, 2018

Verda Johnston, loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018 at the age of 85 years. Verda loved being a mother and being of service to her family, friends and church brought her great joy. Verda was creative and talented, and enjoyed a wide variety of activities from crafting and gardening to music and entertaining....

Adora Apuado

Adora Apuado

Oct 5, 2018

It is with much sadness that the family of Adora Apuado announce her passing on Oct 5,2018 at the age of 51 years. She battled against illness with courage and dignity. She is survived by her common law husband of 21 years Jose (Mel) Adelantar and sister Elizabeth Apuado. She will be truly missed by all her family and friends...

Lorelei Maureen Schieman

Lorelei Maureen Schieman

Oct 2, 2018

Lorelei Schieman (ne Cebuliak) of Calgary, Alberta passed away October 2, 2018 at the age of 51. Following a long battle with mental illness. Lorelei was born to parents Arlene and Steve Cebuliak and was the youngest of three children. She is survived by her two daughters Ashley and Taylor, her sister Kim, brother Greg and father Steve. She is...

Art Sheryn Schmunk

Art Sheryn Schmunk

Oct 2, 2018

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sheryn Arthur (Art) Schmunk who passed away peacefully at his home in Calgary on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the age of 76 years. Art will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years Audrey; his children Cameron (Jocelyn) and Carrie (Peter); his four precious grandchildren Coen, Riley, Brandyn and...

Jay Dahl Salmon

Jay Dahl Salmon

Sep 30, 2018

Born April 9, 1927, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Jay Dahl Salmon was the first of three children born to John Ross and Eva Dahl Salmon. He spent his early years in Raymond and then moved to Picture Butte where his father was employed with Canadian Sugar Factories. Jays days were filled with school, playing with his cousins and good friends, taking...

Maria Feleciana Oliveira

Maria Feleciana Oliveira

Sep 28, 2018

Maria Oliveira passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at the age of 85 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her loving husband of 59 years Jose; children Lidia (Marc) Landry, Joseph (Jane) Oliveira, John (LeeAnn) Oliveira and Lucy (Cameron) Rock; grandchildren Matthew, Reid, Christopher, Jonathan, Kaleb, Aiden and Catherine; and many more family and friends. Maria was born...

Linda Anne Irvine

Linda Anne Irvine

Sep 28, 2018

Linda Irvine passed away on Friday September 28, 2018 at the age of 67 years.Linda was born in Calgary to Leslie Bigelow and Edith Way. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Gary; her son, Scott; daughter, Darlene (Colin); grandchildren, Madyson and Joshua; brother, Leslie (Linda) Bigelow and sister, Violet (Ted) Weeden. She is predeceased by her...

Grace Harriet Reid

Grace Harriet Reid

Sep 27, 2018

Grace Reid passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the age of 82 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 59 years Ross; children Rhonda (Jim) Durand and Ken (Andrea) Reid; grandchildren Jordan (JP) Gronberg, Jacob, Brittany (Matt) and Jamie (Klayton); great grandson Joshua; sisters Doris Little, Ruby (Wally) Schlamp and Val (Jackson; and many more...

Brent Nelson Mckibbin

Brent Nelson Mckibbin

Sep 26, 2018

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Brent McKibbin, beloved son of Jean and Jim McKibbin, on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the age of 38 years. Brent grew up in Okotoks and lived in Beaverlodge, Rocky Mountain House and most recently Calgary. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed boating, camping and fishing. He worked in the...

Ronald Allen Bloxham

Ronald Allen Bloxham

Sep 26, 2018

Ronald Bloxham passed away on Wednesday September 26, 2018 at the age of 70 years.He was predeceased by his brother, Kenny and survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Heather.Ron was a very patriotic Canadian. He wanted to see our beautiful country so he and Heather travelled all across Canada. They’ve also visited the United States and Europe.A...

Rosemary Eileen Puhan

Rosemary Eileen Puhan

Sep 18, 2018

On September 18, 2018 our feisty, independent mother left us to be with her Lord, her beloved husband Karel, and other members of her loving family.She leaves behind Mark (Kathleen) and Anthony, along with the many friends she made over the years.Her colourful life will be celebrated on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Prince of Faith Lutheran...

John Francis Parry

John Francis Parry

Sep 16, 2018

It is with much sadness that the family of John Francis Parry announce his peaceful passing in Calgary, AB on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the age of 80 years. Born on August 12, 1938 in Rimby, AB, he was the Son of the late Reynold and Elsie Schultz. John was a loving faithful husband of 32 years to Blossom...

Martha Ann Lee

Martha Ann Lee

Sep 14, 2018

Martha Ann Lee born in Calgary Alberta on October 22, 1922 passed away peacefully at the age of 95 years on September 14, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband of sixty-one years, Edward, in 2003 and her son, David, in 2013 She is survived by her sister Evelyn Vardy (Ernie) and Elsie Janes, her daughter Patricia and Marv of...

Virginia Florence Lepine

Virginia Florence Lepine

Sep 14, 2018

Gina was born on September 18, 1950 and in the early morning of September 14, 2018, she left this world to continue her journey as an angel. At this precise moment, as this tribute is being written, there is a rainbow outside. I read somewhere that rainbows hold Angel colours, so I couldnt help but smile. When you ask someone...

Lorraine Olive Orr

Lorraine Olive Orr

Sep 14, 2018

Lorraine Orr passed away on Friday September 14, 2018 at the age of 84 years.She was born on November 1, 1933 in Brock, Saskatchewan where she lived for several years before moving to Alberta.She is pre-deceased by her husband of 49 years, Leith Gordon Orr. Lorraine will be missed by her daughter, Debra and many friends especially from the Forest...