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Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Russell High
Mar 19, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Russell High announce his sudden passing on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Russell was a loyal and dedicated worker for the City of Calgary Department of Parks and Recreation for 32 years. He leaves behind his loving Fiance, Gaba Moalosane and his two beautiful children Brittany High & Tanner High. A Memorial...
Ildiko Cornelia Nagy
Mar 15, 2017
Ildiko Nagy (Bernatsky) was born in Budapest, Hungary on March 15, 1944 and passed away on March 15, 2017 at the age of 73 years. Ildiko is survived by her husband Jeno, her daughter Susannah and grand son Reggie, son Andrew (Brandi) and his wife Linda. She was predeceased are her parents and brother Matyas as well as her 10...
Donald Alfred Deschover
Mar 15, 2017
Donald DeSchover passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the age of 83. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years Diane, sons Wayne and Dale (Sheila), step-daughter Shelly (Matt), four grandchildren and other extended family members. Don was predeceased by his wife Shirley and daughter Linda. DOn will be greatly missed and fondly...
Ivan Maurice Vallierie
Mar 12, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Ivan Vallierie, age 52 of Calgary, Alberta. He will be lovingly remembered by his partner Joy; children Drew, Tori and Gavin; and many more family and friends. Ivan was born on May 2, 1964 in Calgary, Alberta to Patrick and Nancy Vallierie. He followed in his fathers footsteps...
Mary “Christine” King
Mar 11, 2017
Christine King passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Brentwood Care Centre at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her parents Agnes and George Kersell, brothers Robert (Connie) and George (Marnie), son in law Greg Brewer and twin granddaughters Barbara Elizabeth and Heather Christine King.Christine will be lovingly remembered by her four children Scott King of...
Norma Jeanne Spackman
Mar 7, 2017
It is with profound sadness that the family of Norma Jeanne Spackman (Shearer) announces her passing on March 7, 2017, at the age of 89 years. Norma was born in Arrowwood, Alberta, on October 31, 1927 (Halloween), the youngest of four children, to Katherine (Kitty) and James Russell Shearer. She grew up in Black Diamond, where her father was the...
Ernest Barry Edwards
Mar 6, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our father, loving grandfather, and good friend, Ernest Barry Edwards, beloved husband of Brenda Edwards, who passed away on March 6, 2017, at the age of 66. Barry was born April 22, 1950 in New Westminster, BC to Rita and Ernest [Bunny] Edwards. Growing up primarily in Calgary, Barry...
Ryan Allan Kandall
Mar 4, 2017
Ryan Allan Kandall, born March 25, 1990 passed away suddenly on March 4, 2017 Ryan left behind his young son Rylan. His parents Kim(Tom) Wright, Brent(Dee) Kandall, His siblings, Brandon(Brittany)Kandall, Devan Wright, Shannon(Dean)Wright and Little sister Annika Kandall, As well as grandparents David & Virginia McLachlan, Art & Lynn Kandall Aunts, Uncles, cousins and a beautiful neice Nova. Ryan will...
Eric Thomas Bidmead
Mar 4, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Eric Bidmead announces his passing on Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Calgary, at the age of 66 years. A Funeral Service will be held for Eric at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on March 13, 2017 at 10:00 am. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to...
Ruth Marjorie Mowat
Mar 3, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Mowat (nee Logan.) Ruth passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the age of 86 years. Ruth will be lovingly remembered by her sons; Gary (Lynn) Mowat, Wayne (Gay Lynn) Mowat, Brian (Christine) Mowat, Siblings; Ron Logan and Darlene Logan. She will be deeply missed by her...
Irene Parker
Feb 27, 2017
Irene Parker passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at the age of 96 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Sheila Engel and Geoffrey Currens; grandchildren, Stacey (Al), Denise, Rob, Sarah, Rebecca, David and Glen; numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Peter, brother Lawrence and sisters Phillis,...

Cameron Duncan Monroe
Feb 25, 2017
Cameron Duncan Monroe, age 51 of Calgary, Alberta passed away on February 25, 2017 in Calgary. A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate Cameron’s life at 2 PM on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel.
Ronald Ray Folkins
Feb 23, 2017
Ronald Ray Folkins passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the age of 73 years. Ron is survived by his loving wife Ronnie Kay; daughter Shawnene; son Deven; and brother Allen. Loving grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Ron was a retired industrial arts teacher at Lord Beaverbrook High School. Services will be held...
Shirley Ann Kyle
Feb 23, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Kyle on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the age of 74 years. She was the loving mother of Sherry (Dwayne) Knoke and Beverly (Dale) Criss; grandmother of Jessica (Chris) Davey, Brittany (Pat) McPhedran, Amber and Kyla Watkins, Teresa and Anthony Criss; great-grandmother of Cole Davey. She will...
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