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Robert Van Ackerman
Apr 20, 2017
Van was born in the Calgary General Hospital, July 13, 1979. With our family, he lived in various Calgary homes until we moved to Bearspaw Road. There, he lived until he reached adulthood.Much of his education time was spent in Cochrane schools. He was an athlete and enjoyed swimming, skiing and playing hockey. Grade twelve was taken at Bowness High...
David Edward Murphy
Apr 19, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of David. David was born on November 5, 1954 in France to Charles and Eileen (Dargavel) Murphy. He was a very hard worker who loved music, history and all things Dallas Cowboys. David will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Memorial Service will be held...
Juan Francisco Monterroso Esperanza
Apr 17, 2017
Simply put, Juan was the greatest man. He will be greatly missed by all those who had the absolute pleasure of knowing him.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA
Fritz “Fred” Gerhard Reil
Apr 16, 2017
Fred Reil passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the age of 79 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years Heather; children, Andrew (Annette) Reil; Marcia (Thorsten) Nesch, and David (Karene) Reil; grandchildren, Jonathan, Victoria, Alexandra, Christopher, Elizabeth, McEwen, Cedar, Charles, Clive, Olivia, Gabrielle and David; siblings, George Reil and Arlene (Delbert) Helgeson; and...
William Charles Dick
Apr 16, 2017
William Dick passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the age of 71 Years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elisabeth of 48 1/2 years, his sons Chris and Cameron, his brother Bob and sister Linda. At the age of 49 years he excelled at SAIT receiving a Mechanical Engineering Diploma. William was a member of the...
Matthew Charles (Ducky Jr.) Durant
Apr 15, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Matthew Charles (Ducky, Jr.) Durant, age 49 of Calgary, Alberta. Matthew was born on March 24, 1968 in Calgary to Joan Marie (Taylor) and James Charles (Ducky) Durant. The family moved back to mom and dad’s homeland of Leeds, Yorkshire, England for a time but eventually moved back...
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
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
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
Apr 9, 2017
Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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