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Jo Ann Leslie Longman

Jo Ann Leslie Longman

Apr 14, 2017

Jo Ann passed away on April 14, 2017 in Calgary, Alberta. Jo Ann was a caring and thoughtful individual who loved her family and friends immensely. She insisted that no fuss be made over her and instead fussed over those that she loved. Jo Ann was a loving sister and daughter. The light of her life was her dear friend...

Angelika “Moose” Pritchard

Angelika “Moose” Pritchard

Apr 14, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Angelika “Moose” Pritchard. Angelika was born on December 26, 1951 in Germany to Alfred (predeceased) and Emma (predeceased) (Welke) Schreiber. She married Norman Pritchard on Oct 7 1967 in Calgary. Moose loved baking, arts & crafts, traveling and spending time with family. Her children were her pride and...

John James Dolan

John James Dolan

Apr 13, 2017

John Dolan passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the age of 67 years. He will be lovingly remembered by all of his family and friends. At John’s request, no formal funeral services will be held.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA

James Augestine Gallant

James Augestine Gallant

Apr 9, 2017

Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA

Blake Centini

Blake Centini

Apr 8, 2017

With disbelief and broken hearts, Blake’s mother Chevonne, father Fabio and older brother Brandon, together with grandma Bernice, tearfully confirm his suicide on April 8, 2017 at age 17. He is also survived by his sister Carina, and grandmother Lidia, of Montreal, as well as numerous relatives in Alberta and Quebec. He will also be missed by his beloved dogs...

Norris James Blaxall

Norris James Blaxall

Apr 8, 2017

Norris James (Jim) Blaxall, born November 11, 1928, died April 8, 2017, peacefully, in Calgary, Alberta. Jim is survived by his loving wife Lucille (Lucy), and his children Shauna Hunter (Rob), Norris Blaxall, Melanie Walthall, Luanna Schmelter (Jeff), Burns Blaxall, Lisa Foggin (Rod), and grandchildren Sarah Robertson (Christian), Brad Hunter (Angie), Krista Emrich (TJ), Josh Hunter (Maddy), Adam, Jacob, and...

Dwayne Arthur George Leblanc

Dwayne Arthur George Leblanc

Apr 7, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dwayne “Dewey” LeBlanc announce his passing on April 7, 2017 in Didsbury, AB at the age of 57. Dwayne was born in Drumheller, AB on July 14, 1959. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Wyatt; his sisters Colleen of Carstairs, AB, Laurie (Jim) of Airdrie, AB, Sherryle (Dale) of...

Edward Christensen

Edward Christensen

Apr 7, 2017

Edward Christensen, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on April 7, 2017 at the age of 80 years old. Edward will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Donna Christensen; daughters, Trina (Bruce) Munro, Christine (Brian) Mowat, Cindy (Franois) Paulin; sisters, Lorine (Howard), Mary (Jim), Greta (Floyd), Ella (Len). He will be deeply missed by his 7...

Catherine “Cathy” Anne Bedford

Catherine “Cathy” Anne Bedford

Apr 2, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Mary Catherine Anne Bedford on April 2, 2017. Cathy was born on August 22, 1965 in Arnprior, Ontario to Marian and Al Brunette. Cathy was a Homemaker who loved her family; animals; plants and was an amazing person who will be missed by all who knew and...

Charles Edgar Rozon

Charles Edgar Rozon

Mar 27, 2017

Ed was born in Assiniboia, SK on December 31, 1931 and died in St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC on March 27, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife Jean, and by his children: Bryan and family in Calgary, AB; Bob (Barbara) and family in Regina, SK; Marina (Terry Beckett) and family in Balgonie, SK; Cindy (Art Iverson) and...

Michael “Mike” Kevin Irving

Michael “Mike” Kevin Irving

Mar 27, 2017

Mike Irving passed away March 27, 2017 at the South Health Campus at the age of 60. He will be dearly missed by his wife Valerie; their son Kyle, both of Calgary; his mother Lois Irving of Riverview, NB; two brothers Steve Irving of Lawrence Town, NS and Gord Irving of Port Alberni, BC; Val’s family; and many other relatives...

Marie Jakober

Marie Jakober

Mar 26, 2017

Marie Jakober passed away on March 26, 2017 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 75 years.Marie was born and raised on an isolated farm in Fairview, Peace River Country of Northern Alberta where she honed her expansive imagination. She is survived by her older sister, Peggy O’Brien (Edmonton). Marie is predeceased by her parents, Simon Nicholas Jakober and Kathryn...

Dora Belle Corbett

Dora Belle Corbett

Mar 25, 2017

Dora Brooks Corbett M.Ed. b.Nov.16, 1928 to Wanda and Fred Brooks of Hillspring Ab. d. March 25, 2017. Survived by Husband, Bill (married 67 years); sons Tom, Ken, Rod and daughter Sally; foster daughters Carol and Michelle; grandchildren Robb, Audrya, Joan, Heather, Karen, Brooke, Emilie, Nadine; gr.grandchildren Eli, Sophia, Liam, Cosette, Hendrix, Macoy, Canon, Ryder, Brynlee, Nash, Orion.; sisters Myrna,...

Sean Scott

Sean Scott

Mar 24, 2017

It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of Sean Scott, age 48 of Calgary, Alberta. Sean bravely battled a lengthy battle with Huntington’s disease and the family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff at Garrison Green Nursing home who took amazing care of Sean. He was born in Prince Rupert, British Columbia to...

George James Janzen

George James Janzen

Mar 24, 2017

With heavy hearts the family announce the passing of George J Janzen on March 24 2017. George married the love of his life and best friend Joanna Jan 30th 1999. George was her rock. Together they had two beautiful daughters Victoria and Brittany. Victoria and Brittany where the sparkle in his eye and his life. A dad that showered them...

Frieda Kathleen Patterson

Frieda Kathleen Patterson

Mar 23, 2017

Frieda Patterson passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2017 at the age of 66 years. Frieda will lovingly be remembered by her children Mark (Sheri) Sinclair of Spalding, SK and Trevor Sinclair of Calgary, AB; grandchildren Kurtis Christensen of Airdrie, AB, Nathantiel Loft of Calgary, AB, Adam Bailey, EricaLyn and Victoria Sinclair of Spalding, SK; great-grandchildren Kaila, Sophie and Carter...

Justyne Wright

Justyne Wright

Mar 23, 2017

With deep sadness, the family of Justyne Wright announces her passing on March 23, 2017, in Calgary, at the age of 30 years. She is survived by her parents, Penelope Wright and Rick Mason; her grandmother Donna Mason; her aunts Sherry and Brenda Mason; her uncle Clay; cousin Leone Carpini, and many family, friends and pets. She is predeceased by...

Michael Thomas “Tom” Markowski

Michael Thomas “Tom” Markowski

Mar 23, 2017

Michael Thomas “Tom” Markowski passed away suddenly but peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the age of 59 years. Tom went to heaven to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! He is a happy man now, out of his terrible pain and spending time with his son Ryan! Tom is lovingly remembered...

Albert William Riddell

Albert William Riddell

Mar 21, 2017

Albert William Riddell, beloved husband of Cathy Riddell, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 21, 2017. Albert is survived by his wife of 39 years Cathy, his daughter Jennifer and 3 grandchildren – Ryan, Lindsay and Scott. Albert was very involved in the Forest Lawn Legion and was running tournaments for Euchre and Cribbage. Albert would...

Jacqueline Anne Semeniuk

Jacqueline Anne Semeniuk

Mar 20, 2017

Semeniuk, Jacqueline “Jackie” Anne January 22, 1973 – March 20, 2017It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family of Jackie Semeniuk announces her passing on Monday, March 20, 2017, in Calgary, at the age of 44 years. Jackie is survived by her son Trevor; brothers Rick (Colleen) and Norman (Trish); nephews Richard, Wesley (Jordyn), and Robert; and niece Mikayla....

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