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Sharon Mae Murdick

Sharon Mae Murdick

Jan 28, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sharon Murdick announces her passing on January 28, 2017 in Calgary, at the age of 68 years. Sharon is survived by her sons, Robert and Dale (Shauna); her grandchildren Jared, Kerry, Taylor, and Katelyn; and her brother Wayne (Louise). Simply put, Sharon was an incredible woman. It is without question that...

Edward Visser

Edward Visser

Jan 27, 2017

Ed Visser passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the age of 72 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years Charlotte; brother Gerrit (Arlene) Visser; mother-in-law Delores Topping; sister-in-laws Sandi Topping and Brenda (Brant) Wilson; brother-in-laws Randy Topping and Kevin (Darlene) Topping; numerous nieces and nephews; and many more family and friends. He was...

Doris May Sauter

Doris May Sauter

Jan 27, 2017

Doris Sauter passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the age of 88 years. She will be lovingly rememebred by her sons, Earl (Elizabeth) Sauter and Dean (Susan) Sauter; grandchildren, Cherlynn, Elaina, Evan, Ashley, Tyler, Chamron and Ashley; great grandson Destin; siblings, Norman (Alberta) Patmore and Edith (Jim) Konschuh; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by...

Geneva Laurelie Dahl

Geneva Laurelie Dahl

Jan 24, 2017

Laurelie Dahl went peacefully and was reunited with her parents Nephi and Celestia Hornberger on January 24, 2017. Laurelie’s gracious and gentle soul will be missed dearly here on earth by, her husband, Greg Dahl, their children James Dahl, Laura Querin, Merrilyn Johnson and Kristine Browning, their grandchildren Peter, June and Jacob, Patrick and Katie, and by the new great...

Annie Deere-Mckergow

Annie Deere-Mckergow

Jan 23, 2017

Annie Deere-McKergow, age 80 of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully on January 23, 2017 in Calgary. Annie is remembered with love by her daughters, Sonya McKay (Bill), Lydia Mohr (Dwight) and Karina Postnikoff (Jeff Hjelmeland); six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Annie’s Life will take place at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Pierson’s Forest Lawn...

Alvina Geraldine Stang

Alvina Geraldine Stang

Jan 23, 2017

Mrs. Alvina Geraldine Stang age 68 passed into the arms of her loving Heavenly Father in the early morning of January 23, 2017 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Alvina was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Eva Heinrichs and her sisters, Elsie and Elizabeth as well as her grandparents. Alvina is remembered with love by her dear husband, Joseph; her three...

Ronald Allan Bateman

Ronald Allan Bateman

Jan 22, 2017

Ron Bateman passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the age of 84 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of two years Bella; children, Vic (Jeanine) Bateman, Stan (Lesley) Bateman, Donald Bateman, Della (Brad) Robinson, Jean Bateman and Charlotte (Suraj) Dave; grandchildren, Bill (Becky), Susie (Shane), Jason (Chasidy), Christy (Bob), Jennifer, Ryan (Sam), Kimberly (Jason),...

Justin William James Vathje

Justin William James Vathje

Jan 21, 2017

Justin Vathje passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the age of 27 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Shannon (Greg); Father Larry; sisters Lauren (Bikram) and Holly (Kevin); numerous aunts uncles and cousins, including his close friend and cousin Brandon and good friend Colin. He is predeceased by his Granny Pat. Justin was born and...

Allen Earle Pettigrew

Allen Earle Pettigrew

Jan 20, 2017

Allen Pettigrew passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the age of 64 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years Virginia; four children, Natasha (Todd) Sawyer, Kristen (Jason) Bezan, Chelsey Pettigrew (Nick) and Tim Pettigrew (Celeste); ten grandchildren, Alex, Ryanne, Aidan, Alexander, Ethan, Vance, Evianna, Jackson, Isabelle and Henry; siblings RuthAnne Boss, David (Bev)...

Edwin Paul Dyck

Edwin Paul Dyck

Jan 18, 2017

Edwin (Ed) Dyck Oct. 29, 1950 – Jan. 18, 2017 It is with great sadness, the family of Ed announces his peaceful passing surrounded by loved ones at the Red Deer Hospice in Red Deer AB after a long, hard fought battle with Cancer at the age of 66. Born in Warman Saskatchewan, Ed was predeceased by his Father Herman,...

Daniel Dorance Jefferies

Daniel Dorance Jefferies

Jan 18, 2017

Daniel Jefferies, age 59 of Calgary, Alberta passed away on January 18, 2017. A Celebration of Daniel’s Life is pending.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Randolph (Randy) Michael Nicklassen

Randolph (Randy) Michael Nicklassen

Jan 16, 2017

It is with saddened hearts that the family of Randolph (Randy) Nicklassen announces his passing on Monday, January 16, 2017, in Calgary, at the age of 63 years. Randy is survived by his wife Jody of Calgary; children Michelle (Richard) of Calgary, Angela of Calgary, Bobbi (Roger) of Nanaimo, BC, Jefferey (Stephanie) of Calgary, Jeremy (Linda) of St. John’s, NL,...

George Ralph Zacher

George Ralph Zacher

Jan 15, 2017

George passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 15, 2017He has left behind his loving wife Annie of 64 years; sons Rodney (Carrie) and Timothy (Jane); daughter Colleen (Dave Maitland); grandchildren Janette, Bonnie (Josh), Beverly, Kyle, Ian, Mikaela and Samantha; a great-granddaughter Mila; and a large extended family.George was predeceased by his son Kenneth George in...

Reece Howell Pearson

Reece Howell Pearson

Jan 12, 2017

Reece Pearson passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the age of 94 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons Charlie Pearson and Dick (Sue) Pearson; sisters Cleo Bilton and Beth Marles; and many family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Larue Pearson and siblings Ken Pearson, Ethel Weir and Lois Winters. Reece was born...

Bernard “Sam” Garth Braund

Bernard “Sam” Garth Braund

Jan 8, 2017

“Sam” Bernard Garth Braund, 60, of Calgary, passed away Sunday January 8, 2017 at home with his daughter Leah, son-in-law Mike and dearest friend Don at his side. He was born in Guelph, Ontario on January 29, 1956 to his proud parents Gerald and Hilda (Noble) Braund who are predeceased as well as his brother Doug and the love of...

Brian Dwayne Wescome

Brian Dwayne Wescome

Jan 6, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Brian Wescome announces his passing on Friday, January 6, 2017 in Calgary, at the age of 58 years. Brian’s journey started in Smith Falls, ON, then took him to Kingston, ON and finally brought him here to Calgary. He was a jack of all trades who had a mind for business....

Antonio “Teddy” Aloysius Thompson

Antonio “Teddy” Aloysius Thompson

Jan 5, 2017

Antonio “Teddy” Aloysius Thompson, age 65 of Calgary, Alberta passed away on January 5, 2017. He is remembered with love by his daughter, Alisha and his niece, Sonia and many other family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 21, 2016 at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17...

Audrey Mcdougall

Audrey Mcdougall

Jan 4, 2017

Audrey McDougall died peacefully in her home at Evanston Grand Village at the age of 88 years, with her family by her side. She is survived by her beloved sister, Bertha; her two loving children, her daughter Debra, son Cal and daughter-in-law Norma; her cherished grandchildren ; Adam McDougall, Layne McDougall (Mike Zak), Tara McGrath (Kevin Desmarais), and Meryk (Tim)...

John (Jack) R. Olsen

John (Jack) R. Olsen

Dec 30, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that the family of John (Jack) Olsen announce his passing on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the age of 87 Years, in Calgary. Jack is survived by his daughter Dallas (Ken Poffenroth); his son Barney (Laurie Olsen); his grandchildren Colin Poffenroth (Stashia), Ryan Poffenroth (Colette), Shelby Olsen, and Gina Olsen; his sister Karen (Gordon West)...

David Douglas Shephard

David Douglas Shephard

Dec 29, 2016

After years of battling the devastating effects of cancer and its treatment, Dave has left those who love him in this world to join loved ones waiting in a better place. Dave was predeceased by his dad Fred, and his beloved daughter Jodi. Dave has left behind his partner Lori Pire; his daughters Tana (Pablo) and Sara (Shane); 6 1/2...