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Mylo Wilfred Forsyth

Mylo Wilfred Forsyth

Aug 7, 2016

Mylo Forsyth passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the age of 96 years in Calgary, AB. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Matilda Forsyth (nee Maier); son Neil (Bette) Forsyth; daughter Ruellen Forsyth (Jonathan Nicholson); 9 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and many more family and friends. Mylo was born in Magrath, AB and raised in...

William “Bill” Richard Mcadoo

William “Bill” Richard Mcadoo

Aug 7, 2016

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

Evelyn Marie Sloan

Evelyn Marie Sloan

Aug 5, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Evelyn, from complications of diabetes. Mom was a sweet soul who shared her unconditional love with her family, friends and acquaintances. She always had a kind word or compliment for everybody and made sure that you left her presence feeling good about yourself. Mom had a...

Ton Xuan Truong

Ton Xuan Truong

Aug 1, 2016

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

Jacob Kabatoff

Jacob Kabatoff

Jul 31, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jacob Kabatoff on Sunday, July 31, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Lillian; and sister, Jean (Gus), and their son, Rob. A Memorial Service will be held at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel, 4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 2:00 pm. If...

Lloyd Munro Fowlie

Lloyd Munro Fowlie

Jul 30, 2016

Lloyd Fowlie passed away at home on July 30, 2016. A service is being planned for Lloyd with the dates and times to be determined.

Helen Gertrude Grassick

Helen Gertrude Grassick

Jul 27, 2016

Beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, Helen passed away peacefully at the Foothills Medical Centre, in Calgary, Alberta, after a brief illness. Helen was born and raised on the family farm near Elgin, Manitoba. She trained as a nurse in Brandon and later became a Radiological Technician. In 1978 she retired as Chief Radiological Technician at Calgary General Hospital. Helen...

Behzad Ahmad

Behzad Ahmad

Jul 27, 2016

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Torrie Bernice French

Torrie Bernice French

Jul 27, 2016

Torrie Bernice French Place of birth: Moose Jaw, SK. as Torrie French Born December 26th, 1974 Torrie suddenly passed away on July 27th, 2016 in Calgary, AB. She made many good choices in her short life and she made some bad ones. She touched many people with her infectious smile, quick wit and sincere love for others. The loss of...

Terry Thomas Neil

Terry Thomas Neil

Jul 26, 2016

Terry passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta at the Peter Lougheed Hospital. Terry was an H-Vac Technician. He was the owner/operator of Nu-Air Mechanical for over 35 years. He was a guy who liked to get things done his way. This is why he adopted the motto “I did it my way.” Terry will be...

Michael John Thompson

Michael John Thompson

Jul 24, 2016

Michael Thompson, also known as Mikey, passed away in Calgary, AB on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the age of 47 years.Michael was an extraordinary individual who had the amazing gift of making the people he encountered feel special, even people he just met. He would go above and beyond to help a friend and never asked for anything in...

Dao Thi Nguyen

Dao Thi Nguyen

Jul 24, 2016

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

Mary Susanna Varga

Mary Susanna Varga

Jul 24, 2016

Our Forever Angel Born: May 12th, 1939 in Budapest, Hungary Departed: July 24th, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta It is with deep sadness that the family of Mary Susanna Varga announce her passing peacefully at home on Sunday, July 24th, 2016. Mom will be greatly missed by her children, John, Elizabeth, Alex (Paula), Steve (Lorraine), Theresa (Lorne) and Kathy (Stephan). Special...

Tilly Elizabeth Riske

Tilly Elizabeth Riske

Jul 24, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother and grandmother on Sunday, July 24, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Lynda; grandsons Rease and Lukas; and granddaughter Audrey. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Courtney, on February 11, 1989. She was born in Alhambra, Alberta on June 23, 1935 and is...

Lam (Rosa) Thi Tran

Lam (Rosa) Thi Tran

Jul 23, 2016

Tran, Lam (Rosa) Thi October 10, 1936 – July 23, 2016It is with heavy sadden hearts that we announce the passing of Lam (Rosa) Tran on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the age of 79 years, surrounded by her loving family, in Calgary, Alberta. Lam (Rosa) was an incredibly strong, brave, and determined woman who sacrificed so much to ensure...

David Joseph Merkosky

David Joseph Merkosky

Jul 23, 2016

Merkosky, David Joseph April 26, 1928 – July 23, 2016It is with heavy, saddened hearts that the family of David Merkosky announce his passing on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the age of 88 years, in Calgary, Alberta. David was a loving, strong, hard working man who had, dare we say, a little bit of a stubborn streak, never slowing...

Helen Lea Boutet

Helen Lea Boutet

Jul 23, 2016

Born in Bonnyville, AB – July 7th, 1941 passed away suddenly July 23rd, 2016 at the age of 75 years. Helen is survived by her children Susan (Ken) Fee, Robert (Maribel), Elaine (Cliff) Raskob, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Forest Lawn Chapel, 833 –...

Michael Robert Andrew Kearns

Michael Robert Andrew Kearns

Jul 21, 2016

Michael Robert Andrew Kearns Jan 29 1983-July 21 2016It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a father, son and brother. Michael passed away July 21, 2016, surrounded by family and friends.Michael will be greatly missed by his children Emily, Keenan and Austin. He also leaves behind his parents Mike Kearns and Betty (Phil) Gregoire; his sisters...