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Dennis Anthony Loroff

Dennis Anthony Loroff

Sep 26, 2016

Dennis Anthony Loroff, age 72, of Calgary, Alberta passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 in Calgary. He was born on August 26, 1944 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Dennis married Maxine Carol Louth on July 9, 1966. He worked at Canada Safeway for 25 years then changed careers and moved on to become an Insurance Broker/Financial Advisor until his retirement....

Cristopher William Knapp

Cristopher William Knapp

Sep 26, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Cris Knapp announces his sudden and peaceful passing on Monday, September 26, 2016 at the age of 64 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years Colette; sons James Knapp and Steven Knapp; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and many more family and friends. Cris...

Lajoy “Lolly” Alvina Mae Wurz (Nee Butterfield)

Lajoy “Lolly” Alvina Mae Wurz (Nee Butterfield)

Sep 25, 2016

It is with sadness we share the passing of our loved one, LaJoy. She passed away peacefully at 72 years old at the Agape Hospice after her battle with cancer. LaJoy was born on May 6, 1944 in Dauphin, Manitoba to Olive and Bill Butterfield, and resided in the country outside of Grandview until she was 12 when with her...

Edna Elanor Affie

Edna Elanor Affie

Sep 24, 2016

Edna passed away peacefully at the Cedars Villa Extendicare, in Calgary. She is survived by her two children, Robert (Bev) and Terry (Bud), as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. She was predeceased by her husband Allen in 2011 and son Dwayne in 2004. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calgary Humane Society (4455...

Martha Karla Reisenhofer

Martha Karla Reisenhofer

Sep 24, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of Martha wishes to announce her passing on September 24, 2016 at the age of 83. Mom (Oma) will be lovingly remember by her sons Joerg ( Sonia ) Wriedt, Glenn Reisenhofer (Colleen Purtill ) and daughter Caroline Herchak (Pat) and grandchildren Sasha and Tiana Herchak and Elsa Reisenhofer. Martha’s love of...

Thomas Andrew Wall

Thomas Andrew Wall

Sep 22, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father and friend Thomas Andrew Wall, 70, of Calgary, Alberta. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia he was the son of the late Beulah and James Wall. Tom is survived by his life partner, Jackie Howard, sons David and Scott, daughters Tina and Christine, brothers and sister George, Barry...

Gerard Didier Vanizette

Gerard Didier Vanizette

Sep 21, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of Gerard Vanizette announce his passing on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the age of 93 years. Gerard is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Gisele Vanizette (nee Amblard); his daughters Marie-Laure (David) Stanford and Isabelle (John) Horne; his nine adoring grandchildren and two adoring great grandchildren; his sister Josiane...

Wiert Buikema

Wiert Buikema

Sep 20, 2016

Beloved husband, father and grandfather Wiert Buikema passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary, Alberta on September 20, 2016 at the age of 79 years. Born in Kloosterburen, Netherlands on September 22, 1936, Wiert eventually settled in Calgary, Alberta. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughters, Kathy (Brian) Potter, and Lynn; son, Richard; granddaughters, Melissa and Dareth...

William Thomas Kennett

William Thomas Kennett

Sep 18, 2016

William T. Kennett (Billy) passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on Sunday September 18, 2016, at the age of 56. He’s survived by his loving wife Heather, four children, Kaitlind (Neal), Meagan (Dustin), Kristopher, Kimberly (Josh) and two grandsons, Brayden and Grayson. Billy also leaves to mourn his mother Williamena, sister Myra (Richard), nieces, nephews and in-laws. He...

Renee Joyce Latham

Renee Joyce Latham

Sep 18, 2016

Renee Joyce (McBean) Latham, age 84 of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully on September 18, 2016 in Calgary. Joyce was born on December 31, 1931 in Niagara Falls, Ontario to Hershel and Renee McBean. She is survived by her children, Jimmi McBean, Diane James, Gary Latham, Cheryl Wilson, Laura Zemlanko and Tammy Baum. She is preceded in death by her...

Brian Hansen Nelson

Brian Hansen Nelson

Sep 17, 2016

Brian passed away on Saturday, September 17th, 2016, at the age of 87 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Bernice; children, Wade (Gloria) Nelson, Stephen Nelson, Caroline (Richard) Harris, Laurel (Chuck) Ursenbach, Tracey (Glenn) Davidsen, Howard Nelson (Tolu), Barbra (Mathew) Williams; 28 grand-children and 7 great-grand-children; last surviving sister Jean Card and many more...

Howard Delbert Thompson

Howard Delbert Thompson

Sep 15, 2016

It is with heavy sadden hearts that the family of Howard Thompson announce his passing on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Howard will be lovingly remembered by his wife Jean, his children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters and their spouses, nieces and nephews, and his dear friends. Howard was pre-deceased by his daughter Tammy Lee Thompson;...

Carolyn Angellika Richards

Carolyn Angellika Richards

Sep 15, 2016

Carolyn Richards passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the age of 43 years. Carolyn will be forever remembered by her parents Barry and Alice Richards. A Funeral Service will be held for Carolyn at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 12:00 pm.

Andrew Patrick Gallant

Andrew Patrick Gallant

Sep 14, 2016

Brenda, Wendell, and Ricki McCance are most saddened to announce the sudden passing of their son and brother. He was predeceased by his brother, Dennis McCance. A Funeral Service will be held for Andrew at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB) on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 10:00 am. Andrew will be sadly missed and remembered...

Olev Timma

Olev Timma

Sep 13, 2016

It is with sadness the friends of Olev Timma announce his passing on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 of our friend and neighbor at the age of 91. Olev was born and grew up in his native land of Estonia. With serious wounds he was helped to England during the Second World War and after recovery immigrated to Canada were he...

Iain Ferguson Dackers

Iain Ferguson Dackers

Sep 13, 2016

Ann, Lee, Lesley and family are saddened to announce the passing of their husband, father and grandfather on September 13, 2016 at the age of 75 years. Iain fought a courageous battle with cancer for many years. Iain moved from Scotland to Calgary with his family in 1975 and worked in the automotive industry till retirement. He will be missed...

Rosanna Jackson

Rosanna Jackson

Sep 10, 2016

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Rosanna Jackson passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 84 years. Rosanna’s memory will be cherished by her devoted husband, Charles “Harvey”; loving children, Colleen and Don (Susan); and her grandson, Marc (Lindsay), and great grandchildren, Taylor and Kylie, who she truly adored.Born in Edmonton,...

Chase James Michael Prescott

Chase James Michael Prescott

Sep 7, 2016

On Wednesday, September 7, 2016 another young angel was taken to heaven, we lost Chase James Michael Prescott at the age of 18 years. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He was born in Fort McMurray, AB and raised in Calgary, AB. He was predeceased by his stepfather Michael Spurrell and leaves behind his father, Richard Prescott;...

Marilyn Ann Roberton

Marilyn Ann Roberton

Sep 5, 2016

With broken hearts we announce the passing of Marilyn Ann Roberton ‘Granny’ on September 05, 2016. With humble prayers we rejoice that Marilyn has gone home to her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Marilyn was born and raised in her family’s Calgary home. With Christ as her Saviour her calling was such a blessing to others as she traveled to...

Desiree Yasmin Chappell

Desiree Yasmin Chappell

Sep 4, 2016

Desiree Chappell passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the age of 46 years. A Funeral Service will be held for Desiree at Pierson`s Forest Lawn Chapel on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow.If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to Calgary Health Trust (Mental Health...

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