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Merna Ruth Larson

Merna Ruth Larson

Sep 23, 2015

Merna Larson passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the age of 78 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Duane Larson, of Vancouver, BC, Don Larson, of Edmonton, AB and Jeff (Hester) Larson, of Calgary, AB; grandchildren Stephanie (Matt) Dyck, Layne Larson, Shae Larson, Justin Larson, Jace Larson, Jeneille Larson and Jakobe Larson; great granddaughter Emily...

Donna Lynne Delorme

Donna Lynne Delorme

Sep 23, 2015

After a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis, we announce, with great sadness, the passing of Donna Lynne DeLorme . She is survived by her father, Bernie DeLorme, her mother, Hilda Yerxa and stepfather Robert Yerxa, her brother, Darren DeLorme and his wife Duka Julius – DeLorme, her step-niece, Romina and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Donna lived...

Margaret “Marg” Rose Mary Graham

Margaret “Marg” Rose Mary Graham

Sep 23, 2015

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Margaret “Marg” Rose Mary Graham announces her peaceful passing with family by her side on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the age of 59 years. Marg’s memory will be cherished by her loving spouse of 27 years, Keith Wylie; her children, Tony (Jessie) Graham, Rob (Amanda) Graham, and Rick (Michelle) Graham;...

Bradley Douglas Holt

Bradley Douglas Holt

Sep 21, 2015

It is with great sadness that the family of Bradley Douglas Holt announces his passing on September 21, 2015. Brad was born in Calgary on July 23, 1969 to Shirley and Gordon Holt. Along with his parents Brad leaves to cherish his memory, his beautiful daughters, Alicia Holt (Devon Carleton) and twins Jade and Janae Holt. Brad was proud of...

Vaughn Milton Taylor

Vaughn Milton Taylor

Sep 20, 2015

Vaughn Milton Taylor passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 84 from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease. Milt is survived by his wife Marilyn Wolsey Taylor; their five children Karryn Mysyk (Andrew), Richard Taylor (Kim), Sandii Taylor (Wes Metz), Darren Taylor (Erika) and Krista Banfield (John) all of Calgary; twelve grandchildren Tegan Mysyk-Barge (Jesse), Tyler Mysyk (Tori),...

Xuyen Tien Tran

Xuyen Tien Tran

Sep 19, 2015

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

Julia Mae Kurtz

Julia Mae Kurtz

Sep 19, 2015

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

Gurbir Kaur Sandhu

Gurbir Kaur Sandhu

Sep 18, 2015

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

Maria Gloria Paiva

Maria Gloria Paiva

Sep 18, 2015

Beloved mother, grandmother (Vav) and great grandmother, Maria Gloria Paiva passed away on Friday September 18, 2015 at the age of 74 years. Maria will be lovingly remembered by her daughters; Olivia Paiva (David McNevin), Suzie (Brian) Pepe and Margaret (Tom) Linn; her grandchildren Jennifer McNevin, Michael Pepe, Melissa Pepe and Danielle Linn; and 4 great grandchildren. Her memory will...

Stuart Knox Henry

Stuart Knox Henry

Sep 18, 2015

It is with heavy hearts the family announces that Stu passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Stu was born in Belfast, Ireland but spent the majority of his time in Calgary. He was predeceased by his Father Victor HENRY, Mother Molly (GREER), Stepmother Elizabeth (BAIRD)and his wife Ellen Diana (BOYD). He leaves behind...

Thi Tho Son

Thi Tho Son

Sep 13, 2015

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Burke Michael Hansen

Burke Michael Hansen

Sep 13, 2015

Burke Hansen passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the age of 84 years. He was born in the town of Vulcan, Alberta to Hans Henrich (Harry) Hansen and Gladys Brown. Burke served as a navigator in the Royal Canadian Armed Forces during the Korean War. Later, he followed his experience into work as a heavy mechanic for...

Valerie Jean Balyx

Valerie Jean Balyx

Sep 13, 2015

Valerie Balyx passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the age of 51 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 10 years Andy; daughters Brandy and Sara; mother Ann Froese of Yorkton, SK; sister Denise (Lionel) McRae of Warman, SK; brother Bill Forese of Yorkton, SK; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by...

Robb Nixon Mitchell

Robb Nixon Mitchell

Sep 13, 2015

It is with great sadness that the family of Robb Nixon Mitchell announces his passing on Sunday September 13 at the age of 40. Robb will be forever remembered by his parents John and Susan Mitchell and his sister Marnie (Carrie). Also remembering Robb are Uncle Jim (Theresa), Aunt Dorothy, Aunt Marilyn (Doug) and Uncle Roy. Robb also leaves behind...

Ernest Wilfred Procyshen

Ernest Wilfred Procyshen

Sep 11, 2015

Ernie was born in Gorlitz Saskatchewan and later moved with his family to Hudson Bay Saskatchewan. He is predeceased by his parents Mary and Alex Procyshen. Ernie is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gordiana, and his 3 children, Valerie(Paul) Cyr, Sonja(Norman) Bond and Randy(Leanne) Procyshen, six grandchildren, Paul Jeffrey (PJ) Cyr and Vanessa (Justin) Bulman, Michael and Laura...

Frances Christina Bates

Frances Christina Bates

Sep 9, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Frances Bates who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the age of 83 years after a long battle with cancer. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Elgin, children, step children, grandchildren and family and many more family and friends. A Memorial Service...

Victoria Smith

Victoria Smith

Sep 5, 2015

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Petronella Louise Kolesar

Petronella Louise Kolesar

Sep 5, 2015

Predeceased by father Leonardus, mother Gertrude, sister Angela, son Johnny and husband Henry. Survived by and lovingly remembered by children William (Teresa), James (Sylvia), Shirley (Carlos), Marianne (Lyle), Katherine (Darrell), brother Leonard (Pauline), sisters Gwendolyn, Della, Mae and Rita (Michael), grandchildren Corey (Nicole), Cody, Krystal, Jonathon (Caiti), Jeremy, Ashelina, Taylor, Jordan and Alex, great-grandchildren Gabriel & Elias as well as...

James Morrow Mallette

James Morrow Mallette

Sep 4, 2015

James passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 at the age of 83 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. “Gone Fishing” “Cheers”Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Oskar Keil

Oskar Keil

Sep 4, 2015

Oskar Keil passed away peacefully on September 4, 2015. He will be greatly missed by his son, Joachim (John) Keil, daughter, Sylvia Arthur, and his four grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Branden, and Nadine.Born in Kostopol Poland, Oskar was raised between the two great wars. At the age of 17 he was drafted and fought in WWII. Oskar moved his family to...