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Steven Rajesh Wilson

Steven Rajesh Wilson

May 2, 2016

Wilson, Steven Rajesh January 17, 1974 – May 1, 2016It is with heavy hearts that the family of Steven Rajesh Wilson announce his passing on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the age of 42 years. He leaves behind his daughter, Janice Wilson; his mother, Kiran Wilson; his brothers, Victor Wilson and Ronald Wilson; and his sister, Roselyn Dhaliwal; not to...

James “Jim” Anthony Gedak

James “Jim” Anthony Gedak

Apr 26, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that the family of James “Jim” Anthony Gedak announces his passing on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the age of 75 years. He is survived by his wife, Elsie; and children, Sheila and Michael. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Zack and Theresa; and brother and sister, Timothy and Josephine. Jim was born in Estevan,...

Buddy Edward Pyykonen Sr.

Buddy Edward Pyykonen Sr.

Apr 19, 2016

Buddy Pyykonen Sr. passed away on Tuesday April 19, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Buddy Sr. is survived and lovingly remembered by his son Buddy Jr. and Daughter-in-law Tammy; three grandchildren Trista, Tabatha, and Misty; three great-grandchildren Laila (3 years), Claire (1 year), Hunter (3 months); siblings Jack (Taya) Pyykonen, Linda Ambrose, Connie (Gord) Hale, Tammy Sherger; and...

Beatrice Violet Mccaffery

Beatrice Violet Mccaffery

Apr 18, 2016

Beatrice McCaffery passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2016 at the age of 99 years. Beatrice was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England and shortly after her birth immigrated to Canada with her parents. Through her life she was a very hard working, selfless individual who always put her family first. Her family kept her quite busy as she would do...

Iris Fay Yost

Iris Fay Yost

Apr 14, 2016

Fay Yost, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 89 years with her daughter by her side on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Predeceased by her devoted husband Mickey, Fay is lovingly remembered by her children, Wendy (Don), Alan (Shelley) and Gary (Elinor); grandchildren, Alana (Scott), Wendi, Tyler (Georgia) and Sean-Paul. Fay was the...

Nellie May Evans

Nellie May Evans

Apr 12, 2016

Evans, Nellie May March 29, 1954 – April 12, 2016Nellie Evans passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 62 years. Nellie will be dearly missed by husband Pat Evans; four children Sherry MacLennan (Phil) of Dartmouth, NS, Ernest Taylor of Edmonton, Christine Evans and Jessica...

Eva Bernice Ellard

Eva Bernice Ellard

Apr 12, 2016

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

Michael Shane Wiebe

Michael Shane Wiebe

Apr 11, 2016

Michael Wiebe passed away on Monday April 11, 2016 at the age of 58 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years Carolyn; sons Robert (Shara) Oberhofer, Nicholas (Kelly) Wiebe and Richard Wiebe; father Abram (Bernice) Wiebe; siblings Sheldon Wiebe, Lori Lang, Bonnie Lynn (Jack) Orr, Douglas (Sherry) Wiebe, Mary Wiebe and Patricia Wiebe; and many...

June Joan Sarrasin

June Joan Sarrasin

Apr 11, 2016

SARRASIN, June Joan (nee Spakowski) June 3, 1965 – April 11, 2016It is with profound sadness that the family of June Sarrasin announces her passing on Monday, April 11, 2016 at the age of 50 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters, Jessica and Melissa; her siblings, Mary, Helen, Dianna, Victoria, Linda, Susy, Donna, Tony, and Allan;...

Barbara Joan Abbs-Holtby

Barbara Joan Abbs-Holtby

Apr 9, 2016

Barbara Schetrom passed away in Foothills Hospital on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the age of 58 years.Barb was born a fighter, born with hip problems she was determined to overcome every challenge that was thrown at her, and she did. Barb loved watching her children play hockey, you always knew she was in the stands because she was always...

Constance “Connie” Eleanor Babkirk

Constance “Connie” Eleanor Babkirk

Apr 6, 2016

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Constance “Connie” Eleanor Babkirk (Brietzke) at the age of 80 on April 6, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Connie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.Connie was born on June 20, 1935, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Walter and Margaret “Peggy” (North) Brietzke. At the young age of...

Donald Ben Gauthier

Donald Ben Gauthier

Apr 4, 2016

Don Gauthier passed away at home on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the age of 80. Although “Uncle” Don did not start a family of his own, he was loved greatly by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. He spent most of his time after retirement staying with family and helping out wherever needed whether it was through...

Eugen Ritter

Eugen Ritter

Apr 3, 2016

Ritter, Eugen December 24, 1925 – April 3, 2016Eugen Ritter passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Eugen is survived by his daughters Evelyn and Sylvia (Ed); his son Robert (Monica); his grandchildren Dana, Tommy, Colby, Brenna and Alyssa; and his great grandchildren Hailey, Liam, Hayden, Lauryn and Connor. He was predeceased by...

Virginia Louise Myers

Virginia Louise Myers

Apr 1, 2016

Virginia Louise “Ginny” Myers (nee: Nelson) passed away on April 1, 2016 at the Sarcee Hospice in Calgary, AB at the age of 100. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, schoolteacher and life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Virginia is survived by her seven children, thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and five siblings. Virginia...

Katie Plett

Katie Plett

Apr 1, 2016

Katie Plett went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the age of 95 years in Calgary, AB. Katie immigrated to Canada with her family in 1924 from Kamenetz, Russia. She resided in a variety of places throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta. She moved to Calgary, AB in 1952. Katie is survived by her children Bernie (Jane)...

Emmanuel Lino Keror

Emmanuel Lino Keror

Mar 29, 2016

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Ruth Margaret Fournier

Ruth Margaret Fournier

Mar 29, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ruth Margaret Fournier announce her passing on March 29, 2016 at the age of 86 years. She was an amazing, strong woman who touched the lives of all she met. There will be a private family service held at a later date, to celebrate Ruth’s life.

Illa Marie Endicott

Illa Marie Endicott

Mar 28, 2016

Illa Endicott passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Born in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan , she eventually made her way to Alberta with her husband, Phillip. Illa will be lovingly remembered by her children, Marlene (Allan) Schmidt, Dennis (Jo-Anne) Endicott, James (Kathy) Endicott, Lyle (Casey) Endicott, Terry Endicott, and Philip (Carol) Endicott; and...

Inger Margreta Bogda

Inger Margreta Bogda

Mar 26, 2016

Inger Margreta Bogda, nee Winberg, was born in Chicago to Anna and Werner Winberg on November 12, 1923. Inger was called by God to her eternal home the evening of March 26, 2016 while many of her children sang hymns at her bedside. The entire family rejoices in her release from the suffering of her earthly body to her ultimate...

Laszlo Nemeth

Laszlo Nemeth

Mar 24, 2016

Laszlo Nemeth passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the age of 56 years in Calgary, AB.