Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Jana Holubec
Oct 8, 2016
Jana passed away on October 8, 2016 at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, AB. The family is planning a private gathering to honor her life. Messages of condolence can be left for the family on our website.
Patricia Kirkham
Oct 7, 2016
Patricia Kirkham passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the age of 75 years in Calgary, Alberta. Patricia will be lovingly remembered by her son Douglas and daughter Sheila; and her siblings Neil, John, Lottie, Paul, Robert, Laura, and Sondra; sister in law Sally; and their extended families.Patricia was predeceased by her husband Roger; her parents Morgan and...
Giau Tan Tang
Sep 28, 2016
Mr. Giau Tan Tang passed away peacefully on September 28, 2016. A Funeral ceremony for Mr. Tang will be held on Sunday October 2, 2016 at 9 am. A time of visitation will take place from 6 – 9 pm on Saturday October 1, 2016.
Norman Gene Webber
Sep 27, 2016
From a freckled, curly red-haired youngster, a student at Queen Elizabeth Gr. 1 – 12, to a student at MRU, to a graduate of U of C in geology, to an employee of HBOGand Dome, Norm was starting to travel and see the world. Then a car accident at 24 left him a quadriplegic. Amazingly, he had his own apartment...
Julia Carrie-Anne Buckle
Sep 27, 2016
Julia Buckle passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the age of 42 years. Julia will be lovingly remember by her children Katelyn, Nicholas, and Joshua; her parents Thomas and Debbie; her siblings Geoffrey and Elizabeth; and partner Rory MacDonald. She was a loving mother, daughter and sister. A Funeral Service will be held for Julia at Pierson’s...
Richard Lionel Francois Roy
Sep 26, 2016
Richard Roy passed away in Calgary, AB on September 26, 2016. A Memorial Service to honor Richard will be held on Tuesday October 3, 2016 at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel at 2 pm.
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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