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Peter Gordon Murphy

Peter Gordon Murphy

Feb 15, 2016

Gordon Murphy passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the age of 78 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Theresa; children John (Janice) Cramp, Diane (Robert) Moyor, David (Mary-Etta) Murphy and Danny Murphy (Shayanne); grandchildren James, Jennifer (Will), Jeff (Elissa), Jacqueline (Steve), Jared (Allie), Jason (Jodi), Curtis (Heather), Stephen (Kristina), Jessica-Rae (Riley), Cody (Alexandra), Samuel, Derek...

Verna Dorothy Labrash

Verna Dorothy Labrash

Feb 15, 2016

Verna Labrash (McNally) passed away at the Chinook Care Centre in Calgary, AB on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the age of 66 years. Verna will be lovingly remembered by her common-law partner of 38 years, Michael Labrash; her children Lorne, Jerry (Brenda), John, and Chris (Stephanie); her grandchildren; her brothers and sisters; and her many nieces and nephews. The...

Douglas Martyn Lauchlan

Douglas Martyn Lauchlan

Feb 15, 2016

Doug Lauchlan, community builder, educator, arts leader, visionary, friend, father and grandfather, died just days short of his 85th birthday on Monday February 15. Doug’s contributions to the city of Calgary are immeasurable. He was president of Mount Royal College, head of the United Way , and General Manager of the Calgary Centre for Performing Arts to name a few....

Linda Anne Rivers

Linda Anne Rivers

Feb 13, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Linda Rivers announces her passing on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the age of 69 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving sons, Michael Kelbert of Calgary, AB and Daniel Kelbert of Edmonton, AB; her much adored grandchildren, David Kelbert, Samuel Kelbert, and Amelia Kelbert, all of Calgary,...

David (Dave) Gordon Stevenson

David (Dave) Gordon Stevenson

Feb 11, 2016

STEVENSON, DAVID GORDON Born May 3, 1947 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Beloved husband of Valerie Anne Stevenson (nee Byman) passed away peacefully with his family by his side, February 11, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Val, daughter Carolynne (Jesse), Calgary Alberta, Sons David (Stephanie), Williams Lake BC, Jared (Samantha), Castlegar BC, and by his wonderful, cherished and loved...

Ella Mae Rees

Ella Mae Rees

Feb 9, 2016

Ella Rees passed away with her husband of 61 years, “Spud”, holding her hand on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the age of 78 years in Calgary, AB. Throughout her life she was very social and maintained an active lifestyle. She enjoyed bowling, playing fastball, and regularly dancing with Spud. Ella will be lovingly remembered and missed by her family...

Kevin John Ausland

Kevin John Ausland

Feb 8, 2016

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Terri Mae Veinotte

Terri Mae Veinotte

Feb 8, 2016

Terri Veinotte passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the age of 50 years. She is survived by her children Chelsey, Matt, Lindsey and Alissah, who will miss her and will cherish her in their hearts forever. Her children and their families include: daughter Lindsey Stubbe (Jamie) and their son Ryley; daughter Chelsey Humeniuk and her...

Luther Edmond Wood

Luther Edmond Wood

Feb 6, 2016

Luther Edmond Wood was born on September 11, 1932 in Stavely, Alberta. He passed away with his family by his side at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, AB on February 6, 2016. Luther will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Shirley; his two children, his daughter Della (Greg) Stannard and his son Glenn (Sheila) Wood; his...

Kent Ritchie

Kent Ritchie

Feb 5, 2016

Kent Ritchie passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the age of 46 years. Kent will be lovingly remembered by his two children Kelsey and Kyle Parker; mother, Leona Somerville; father, Laurence Ritchie; siblings James Somerville, Kevin Somerville, Mary Scott, Betty Somerville, and Christopher Ritchie; as well as many aunts and uncles. Kent loved to work on vehicles and...

Christopher Ogonoski

Christopher Ogonoski

Feb 4, 2016

Chris Ogonoski passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the age of 68 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Laura Ogonoski, Angela Maitland, K.C. Willcock, Melanie Speck, Paula Ogonoski, and David Picciano; grandchildren, Jenna, Jodi, Joey, Jessica, Autumn, Alexis, Brittany and Madeline; great granddaughter, Aleha; a great grandson due in April; sister, Carol Broney; and many...

Sharon Louise Moorhead

Sharon Louise Moorhead

Feb 3, 2016

Sharon Louise Moorhead (McCullough) was born on May 13, 1947 in Drumheller, AB to Eddy and Kay McCullough. She served as a Radiation Therapist at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre for her entire working career. She took a short break to raise her children but eventually returned to the Tom Baker until she officially retired in 2009. She passed away...

Donald Turubchuk

Donald Turubchuk

Feb 2, 2016

After fighting cancer for 5 months, Donald Turubchuk passed away in Calgary, Alberta with his loving family at his side. He was 61 years old. He is the father of Elizabeth and husband of 32 years to Mary (Boyle). Born to John and Vera Turubchuk and raised in Thunder Bay, he graduated from Lakehead University with a degree in Geology....

Glen Arthur Bigelow

Glen Arthur Bigelow

Feb 2, 2016

Glen passed away suddenly at the Rockyview General Hospital, at the age of 81 years. He will be remembered by Regina, his wife of 39 years; his step-son, Larry (Linda) Keller; twin daughters, Debbie Osbak and Pam (Ken) Wilson and son, Rodney; his two favorite grand-daughters, Tasha (Mike) Brister and Tara (Marvin) Manuel and Olivia; grandsons, Mike Keller and Jeff...

Perry Joseph Kieley

Perry Joseph Kieley

Feb 2, 2016

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Perry Joseph Kieley on February 2, 2016. Perry was born in St. John’s, NFLD January 30, 1971and grew up a short distance away in the town of Holyrood. After high school, Perry left Holyrood and eventually made his way to Alberta via a short stay in Ontario. Perry was...

George John Jones

George John Jones

Jan 29, 2016

George Jones passed away after his courageous 3 year battle with cancer on Friday, January 29, 2016 at the age of 51 years. He leaves to mourn his passing his children, Kiara Jones, Bobbi-Jo Jones, Robert Baptie, Amanda Stanley, Michael Stanley and Natasha Stanley; grandchildren, Natalie Castaneda and Beckem Castaneda; best friends and caregivers, Laura Stanley, Brian Chiasson; dog Roxy;...

Stella Drews

Stella Drews

Jan 28, 2016

Stella Drews passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the age of 83 years in Calgary, AB. Stella was born on September 3, 1932 and was raised in Boyle, AB. Stella thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially being a part of family dinners. Wherever she went she seemed to have a camera in her hand because...

Jeffrey Clark Lechelt

Jeffrey Clark Lechelt

Jan 27, 2016

Jeff Lechelt passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 just 3 days short of his 45th birthday. He will be dearly missed by his wife Nicole (nee Kobza); and their three children Benjamin, Zachary and Abigail; his parents Edwin and Margaret Lechelt of Sherwood Park, AB; and his sister Teresa and her husband David Graham and their sons Dylan and...

Hans-Dieter Werner

Hans-Dieter Werner

Jan 27, 2016

Hans-Dieter Werner passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the age of 76 years. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Brigitte Werner; his sons Andre and Steven Werner; his daughter in law Rhonda Sharpe; the Block family in Germany; the Luz family in Calgary and Montreal. A Funeral Service will be held for Dieter at Pierson’s...

Douglas Oral Syverson

Douglas Oral Syverson

Jan 26, 2016

Doug Syverson passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the age of 81 years. He is survived by his dear wife of 55 years Patricia Syverson, of Calgary; four daughters Pamela Whittaker (Kirk Nymann) of Naniamo, BC, Charlotte (Robert) McIntyre of Birch Hills, SK, Valerie Syverson of Calgary and Kathryn Cable of Canberra, Austrailia; ten grandchildren, Monica, Ian, Cassandra,...

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