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Joanne Marie Barrack

Joanne Marie Barrack

Mar 13, 2016

It is with sadness that the family of Joanne Barrack announce that she passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Foothills Medical Centre on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the age of 59 years in Calgary, AB. Joanne was a loving mom and grandmother who will be dearly missed by her family. Those that she leaves...

Hector Campbell Rands

Hector Campbell Rands

Mar 11, 2016

Hector Campbell Rands, 89, of Calgary, passed away on March 11, 2016 at the Calgary, AB. He was born in England on April 30, 1926 to Hector and Lottie Rands. Hector worked as a Sanitary Worker for the City of Calgary. Hector is survived by his four children Judy (Cliff), John, Jenny, and Jim (Dawn); as well as his many...

Laverne Nasheim

Laverne Nasheim

Mar 11, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Laverne Nasheim announces her passing on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the age of 79 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, Cheryl, Irene, Richard (Rick), Kandace, Matthew, Janine, Malissa, Adrian, and Cassandra, all of Calgary, AB. Laverne was predeceased by her parents, Hazel and Neil Nasheim; and her...

Jacqueline Berthe Francis

Jacqueline Berthe Francis

Mar 10, 2016

Mrs. Jacqueline (Laurin) Francis of Raymond, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Raymond Health Centre on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the age of 83 years.Her daughters, Freedom, Jacqueline, Sylvia, Laurel, Darlene, and their spouses along with her grandchildren and great grandchildren mourn her loss.She was a wonderful example of faith and courage. We relied on her strength and must...

Ross Clair Mclenaghan

Ross Clair Mclenaghan

Mar 8, 2016

Ross McLenaghan passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the age of 66 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Corey and Sean McLenaghan; Aaron McLenaghan and Leanne McLenaghan (Ben Balanag); granddaughters Grace & Faith Balanag all of Edmonton, AB; mother Cecilia McLenaghan of Saskatoon, SK; siblings, Ali (Ron) Bergeron of Saskatoon, SK, Joh-Anna (Bill) Huber of...

Kenneth Lawson Cole

Kenneth Lawson Cole

Mar 2, 2016

Ken Cole passed away peacefully at 5:30 am at Peter Lougheed Hospital on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the age of 81 years. He leaves behind wonderful memories to those who knew him, children John Tolland, Janet (Ervin) Mazurkewich, David Cole all of Saskatoon, SK, Donna (Rod) Cordick of Calgary, AB, and Ralph Cole (Nicole Amor) of Regina, SK; grandchildren...

Arthur Howard

Arthur Howard

Mar 1, 2016

Arthur Howard passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the age of 95 years in Calgary, AB. Art came to Canada with his parents Frank and Amelia Howard when he was 4 years old. Art was predeceased by his wife, Lillian, in 2013. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Frank (Erlinda), Lynne (Franz) Nischt, Richard (Meridee),...

Anneken “Ann” Wolters

Anneken “Ann” Wolters

Feb 29, 2016

Ann Wolters was taken to her heavenly home to be in glory and in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the age of 89 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years Jan; sons, Michael (Evelyn), and their children, Erin (Richard), Jordan, Colin and Ryan, and Marcus...

Fernando Mendes Barata

Fernando Mendes Barata

Feb 29, 2016

Fernando Barata passed away on February 29, 2016 at the age of 85 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Joe (Vera) Barata; grandchildren Ryan and Melissa Barata; siblings Maria Cecilia Serra and Irene Mendes Barata and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years Linda Barata; parents Aleixo Mendes da Silva...

Harry Montgomery Tomlins

Harry Montgomery Tomlins

Feb 28, 2016

Harry Tomlins passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the age of 83 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his three sons, Shawn Tomlins, Colin Tomlins and Brendan Tomlins; and brother Alan Tomlins. At Harry’s request, no funeral services will be held. A donation, made in his memory, to any charity of your choosing would be greatly appreciated.Funeral...

Brian Michael Jones

Brian Michael Jones

Feb 28, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Brian Jones announces his passing on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the age of 45 years. Brian will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him. For those who wish to pay their respects, a visitation will be held at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel, 4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, on...

Ngoan Tieu

Ngoan Tieu

Feb 27, 2016

Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Lawrence Bartlett Taylor

Lawrence Bartlett Taylor

Feb 24, 2016

Lawrence Taylor was born to Christopher Taylor and Edna May Christian and had three children Paul, Peter, and Sophia before marrying his wife Patricia whom he met in Jamaica. He moved to Canada in 1992. It was here that he married his wife, Patricia. They have shared life together for the past 17 years. Lawrence had 3 children Paul (Virginia)...

Betty Krug

Betty Krug

Feb 22, 2016

With profound sorrow, the family announces the passing of Betty in Calgary, AB at the age of 92 after a sudden and brief illness. She is survived by her loving husband, William; sons, Alan Norton and David (Cheryl) Krug of Calgary, AB; eldest sister, Minnie Van Meerveld of Duncan, BC. She is predeceased by her parents, Henry and Minnie Luxford;...

Clarence Helfrick

Clarence Helfrick

Feb 21, 2016

Clarence Helfrick passed away in Calgary, AB on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the age of 73 years. Clarence was born in Regina, SK. He is survived by his daughter Sherry and his step-daughter Shelley. Clarence was predeceased by his wife Irene; his daughter Stephanie; and his parents John and Hildegard Helfrick. Clarence’s career was in mechanical work at Palm...

Michael Andrew Patrick Whittaker

Michael Andrew Patrick Whittaker

Feb 19, 2016

An amazing man who loved life and his family left far to soon on Friday, February 19, 2016. He was best friend and beloved partner to Shannon Blazina; cherished son to his father Terry Whittaker; adored brother of Chris Whittaker (Helen); three sisters Angela Jarvie (Kent), Sonya Whittaker (Dave MacAulay) and Victoria Olthof (Evan); and fun loving uncle to Hayden,...

Gordon Marius Lilley

Gordon Marius Lilley

Feb 17, 2016

Gordon Lilley of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on February 17, 2016 at the age of 91 years. He was born in R.M. of Shell River, Manitoba on May 22, 1924 to Frank and Mary (Brazeau) Lilley, one of nine children. Gordon served our country in Europe with the Canadian Armed Forces during WWII. Back home,...

Robert Ryan Sim

Robert Ryan Sim

Feb 16, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of Rob Sim announces his sudden but peaceful passing. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Lorraine; father Robert (and Kathy); sister Meghan; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Rob has joined his grandparents Carol and Delbert Tupper and Ben Sim as well as his sister Karly Sim. It...

Doug Mccoy

Doug Mccoy

Feb 16, 2016

Doug McCoy passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the age of 66 years. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 14 years, Sharon; his step children Robert and Dale (Shauna); and his siblings Richard, Pam (Mike), and Donna (Stephen). A Celebration of Life will be held for Brian at the Airport Traveler’s Inn...

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