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Constance Bernice Smigarowski

Constance Bernice Smigarowski

Mar 22, 2016

The children of Connie Smigarowski sadly announce the passing of our brave, smart, witty and fun loving mother at the age of 82 years. Mom cherished her family, friends and fur babies, and was happiest when spending time with them. Connie was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend who enjoyed each and every opportunity to touch people’s lives....

Dorothy Ruth Jarosz

Dorothy Ruth Jarosz

Mar 21, 2016

Dorothy Ruth Jarosz (nee Lesperance) June 30, 1938 – March 21, 2016 Dorothy was born June 30, 1938 in Steinbach, Manitoba. She married Kasper Jarosz on October 25, 1958 and they celebrated 57 wonderful years together. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Kasper and their children: son Jeffrey (Susan), Jesse, Joseph; daughter Michelle (Gerald), Chantelle, Cassidy, Rochelle; son...

Marilyn Audrey Tilley (Crowle)

Marilyn Audrey Tilley (Crowle)

Mar 21, 2016

Marilyn Tilley passed away peacefully with her husband of 32 years by her side on Monday, March 21, 2016 at the age of 70 years.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Margaret Anne Kutasewich

Margaret Anne Kutasewich

Mar 18, 2016

Margaret Kutasewich passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the age of 67 years at the Mayfair Care Centre in Calgary, AB. She was born in Nordegg, AB on November 15, 1948. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Darlean Banks; her step-sons Michael and Kenny Elder; her granddaughter Ciara; her siblings Larry, Billy, and Kenny Featherstone,...

John Oliveira De Castro

John Oliveira De Castro

Mar 17, 2016

de Castro, John Oliveira March 30, 1938 – March 17, 2016John de Castro passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the age of 77 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Alda; sons, John (Nerissa) Castro, Leonardo (Jacqueline) Castro, Danny (Jessica) de Castro and Filipe (Shannon) Simao who became a son following his second marriage; grandchildren, Rachel,...

Dellis Murkley Anderson

Dellis Murkley Anderson

Mar 14, 2016

Anderson, Dellis Murkley June 17, 1928 – March 14, 2016Dellis M. Anderson, beloved husband of Lucy who pre deceased him in 2007, passed away March 14, 2016 at the age of 87. He will be dearly missed by his 5 children: Kathryne Choucair of Austin, TX, Lori (Henry) Schlichter of Calgary, Derek (Diana) Anderson of Mesa, AZ, Steven (Cindy) Anderson...

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)...