Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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