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William “Bill” Mark Nicholl

William “Bill” Mark Nicholl

Sep 13, 2018

Very sadly, WILLIAM (BILL) MARK NICHOLL passed away September 13, 2018 after a short battle with Mesothelioma. Bill was born to Bill and Pat Nicholl in Jasper AB, December 01, 1964. Bill grew up attending and graduating from Jasper Elementary and Jr.-Sr. High School. He went on to graduate from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah with a degree in...

Hakim Bibi Ali

Hakim Bibi Ali

Sep 12, 2018

Hakim Ali passed away on Wednesday September 12, 2018 at the age of 88 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Hakim at Baitun Nur Mosque (4353 – 54 Avenue NE, Calgary) on Friday September 14, 2018 at 2:30 pm. with visitation beginning at 1:30pm.Graveside Service will take place at Rockyview Garden of Peace Cemetery following the service.Messages of condolence...

Helen Jean Draper

Helen Jean Draper

Sep 12, 2018

IIt is with sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Draper, mother, grandmother and friend, on September 12, 2018 at the age of 88 years. She leaves to mourn her passing sons Brian (Susan) and Dale (Maha); daughter-in-law Judi Draper; grandchildren Bradley, Jeff (Trisha), Robyn, Marie and Spencer; sister Donna (Larry) Reimond; neice Laura Ann Vanderlinde (Lance) and their...

Nelson John Keewatin

Nelson John Keewatin

Sep 11, 2018

Nelson has gone home to be with our Lord. He left us on Tuesday Sept 11, 2018 at the tender age of 55 years.He leaves behind his siblings, who will dearly miss him as he was the anchor that held our family together after our parents had departed; Aleisa(George)Peyachew, Ashley(Melissa)Keewatin, Trina Keewatin, Nicole(Lester)Keewatin, and Johnathan Williams.He was predeceased by his...

Aurora Elinor Maksymetz

Aurora Elinor Maksymetz

Sep 11, 2018

Elinor Aurora Maksymetz (Gudmundson) was born to Lukka & John Gudmundson in Lundar, MB on September 1, 1928. She is pre-deceased by her loving husband, Bill in 1994; her mother and father; her siblings Runa, Frank, Thelma, Edna, Lilly, Ernir and Oscar.She received her primary education in Lundar then moved to Winnipeg and started her working career. Elinor met the...

Diana Elmhirst Taylor

Diana Elmhirst Taylor

Sep 9, 2018

Diana Taylor – A celebration of lifeOn Sunday, July 7th, 1935, in the little town of MacGregor, Manitoba, Hazel and Hal Lye stayed at home to deliver their 3rd child, Diana Elmhirst Taylor. Her two oldest siblings, Ron and Phyllis were anxiously awaiting the arrival of their baby sister. Her youngest sister, Jackie, was born 9 years later to complete...

Hazel Margaret Larson

Hazel Margaret Larson

Sep 9, 2018

Mrs. Hazel Margaret (Buckle) Larson, of Calgary, Alberta, born on July 4th, 1928 in Canmore, Alberta, to Margaret Oliver and Robert Buckle, passed away at the age of 90 on September 9th, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta. Hazel was the beloved wife of the late Aldon Larson. She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Larson; brothers, William, Edward, Harry,...

Arlen Ethan Mason

Arlen Ethan Mason

Sep 9, 2018

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family of Arlen Mason announces his passing on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the age of 20 years. Arlen is survived by his mother Andrea Mason; his father Roger Mason; his brother Taylor Kovitch; his grandmother Yurena Holma; his grandparents June and George Mason; his uncles Carey Kovitch (Glenda) and Aaron Holma...

Donna Mae Jacobson

Donna Mae Jacobson

Sep 6, 2018

Donna Jacobson departed this life suddenly and went home to the angels on Thursday September 6, 2018 at the age of 52 years.Donna was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and moved to Calgary in 1973 with her family where she has resided since.Donna is survived by her son, Bruce and daughter Joanne (Robert). She also leaves behind her three sisters...

Jenny Anne Legaspi Abarquez

Jenny Anne Legaspi Abarquez

Sep 5, 2018

Jenny Abarquez passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 5 surrounded by family and friends. She was 31 years of age.Jenny was born in Cebu City, Philippines on February 8, 1987. She is predeceased by her father, Ramon and survived by her mother, Letecia, sister, Gilliane Abarquez Lai and partner, Ronald Dimalaluan.A Funeral Service will be held for Jenny on Sunday...

Margarete Hofmann

Margarete Hofmann

Sep 3, 2018

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved mother and grandmother. Margarete Hofmann passed away peacefully at her home of 60 years, surrounded by family members, after losing her battle with cancer. Predeceased by her husband Toni, she will be missed by: her daughter Christine Hofmann-Weisskircher (Hans-Werner), her sons Rick (Kimm), Andy, Berndie (Karen), and her grandchildren Stephan,...

Quyen Minh Bui

Quyen Minh Bui

Aug 28, 2018

Quyen Bui passed away on Tuesday August 28, 2018 at the age of 40 years. She is pre-deceased by her father, Thuy Bui and survived by her mother, Huong Nguyen and husband, Thinh Huynh.Visitation will be held at St. Vincent Liem Catholic Church (2412 – 48 Street SE, Calgary) on Friday August 31 from 6-9pm.Funeral Mass will be the following...

Alvin Eugene Zentner

Alvin Eugene Zentner

Aug 28, 2018

Alvin Eugene Zentner passed away, peacefully and surrounded by family, on Tuesday August 28, 2018. He went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 60 years. Alvin was born in Eastend, SK on August 8, 1958 to Christian Zentner and Betty Knudsen. All who knew Alvin will miss him deeply. He will be especially missed by...

Madeline Veronica Cyluck

Madeline Veronica Cyluck

Aug 28, 2018

Madeline Cyluck passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the age of 91 years. She was predeceased by her husband Mack (1998); son Michael (2017) and three sisters Margaret, Kathleen and Elma.Madeline is survived by two sons Mark Cyluck and Martin Cyluck, both of Calgary; a daughter Joyce Kern of Edmonton; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and many other relatives...

Hilda Doris Wirll

Hilda Doris Wirll

Aug 26, 2018

Wirll (Seminuk) Hilda Doris It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris on August 26th 2018. Pre-deceased by her parents John Seminuk and Molly Swift, her husband Frank, siblings Vivian, Charity, Francis, Herbie, Clifford, Theodore, Albert along with many brother and sister in-laws. Left to celebrate her memory Darlene, Brian (Judy), Joe (Anita) 11 grandchildren, 18...

Cindy Maneno Kumi

Cindy Maneno Kumi

Aug 25, 2018

Cindy Kumi passed away on Saturday August 25, 2018 at the age of 22 years.She is survived by her parents, Robert Kumi and Jennifer Zekia; her grandmother, Nugent Dawa and her four brothers, Richard, Emmanuel, Abel and David.An evening visitation will be held on Friday September 7 from 6-9pm at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)Funeral...

Doreen Yvonne Ryckman

Doreen Yvonne Ryckman

Aug 20, 2018

Doreen Ryckman passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at the age of 85 years. Doreen will be greatly missed by her 6 children, Craig (Irene) Ryckman, Clayton Ryckman, Fayeann Houghton, Sandy (Kurtis) Burke, Colleen Opperman, and Darwin (Aloria) Ryckman. She also leaves behind 17 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Doreen was...

Isobel Gweneth Irvine

Isobel Gweneth Irvine

Aug 19, 2018

Isobel (Gweneth) Irvine Passed away at the age of 69 years. She will be sadly missed by two children Kelly-Lynn (Russel), Blake Grandchildren William, Brittannie, Donald, Noah, and her surviving Brothers and sisters (George, Betty, Shona, David, Margaret Ann, Rosemary) and all her Nieces and Nephews. Isobel Immigrated to Canada from Scotland with her parents and 8 Brothers and sisters...

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Caesar

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Caesar

Aug 19, 2018

Gwendolyn Caesar passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the age of 61 years. She will be lovingly remembered by all of her family and friends. Funeral Services will be held for Gwendolyn in St. Vincent and the Grenadines at a later date.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1Visitation:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17...

Michael “Mike” Deopaul Sing

Michael “Mike” Deopaul Sing

Aug 19, 2018

On August 19, 2018 Michael “Mike” DeoPaul Sing passed away suddenly. He is survived by his children Michael McGrath-Sing, Lisa McGrath, Shawn McGrath-Sing; grandchildren Keegan, Jocelyn and Tyler as well as his siblings Joan and Cecil, nieces and nephews. Mike is predeceased by his parents Bisram and Plaulmotti (Ellen) Singh. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, August...