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Marion Violet Lariviere
Dec 29, 2014
Lariviere, Marion Violet September 2, 1932 – December 29, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family of Marion Lariviere announces her passing on Monday, December 29, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Her memory will be lovingly remembered by her children, Melody (Ken) and Randy; her grandchildren, Melanie and Jason; her great grandchildren, Paige, Michael, Austin, Finley,...

Maurice Albert Pepin
Dec 26, 2014
Ppin, Maurice Albert July 25, 1936 – December 26, 2014Maurice Ppin passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the age of 78 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years May; children, Bernadette (Walter) Dumanski, Pierre Ppin (Barb), Luc (Elizabeth) Ppin, Jean-Paul Ppin, Monique Corson, Ray (Adam) Ppin and Nicole Ppin (Doug); 11 grandchildren; one...

Helen Jean Medley
Dec 25, 2014
Medley, Helen Jean July 14, 1943 – December 25, 2014Helen Medley passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at the age of 71 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Roberta (Brent) Bell and Karen Medley (Ron); grandchildren Brandon, Cameron, Lyle, Hailey, Ashley and Sierra; and many more family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held for...
Albert Thomas Sheriff
Dec 24, 2014
Albert Sheriff passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the age of 85 years. He will be dearly missed by his four sons, Darrell, Darren (Toni), Dave (Bonnie), and Don (Jennifer); and his seven grandchildren. Albert was predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years, Eva Sheriff (nee Resch), in 2002; his son, Darcy, in 2008; and his parents,...

John Pavelko
Dec 22, 2014
Pavelko, John February 18, 1938 – December 22, 2014John Pavelko passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 at the age of 76 years. He is survived by 2 daughters, 2 sons, 5 grandchildren, 1 sister and 2 brothers. At Johns request, no funeral services will be held.

Gordon Thomas Ogden
Dec 22, 2014
Ogden, Gordon Thomas January 29, 1930 – December 22, 2014Gordon Ogden passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Gordon will be dearly missed by his wife Elizabeth “Betty”; their seven children Valerie Stevenson (Craig), Veronica Clay (John), Janie Walton (Greg), Connie Adams (Gary), Barbara Blumell (John – deceased), Ramona Price (Richard) and Donald Ogden;...

Frederick “John” Wright
Dec 22, 2014
It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Wright announce his passing on December 22, 2014 in Calgary, at the age of 84. John is lovingly remembered by his 5 children, Linda Baldridge, Lorrie (Murray) Grieve, Lois (Rob) Unger, Don (Carol) Wright and Ron (Tammy) Wright, 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. John is predeceased by his loving...

Brian Lawson Taylor
Dec 21, 2014
Taylor, Brian Lawson February 27, 1947 – December 21, 2014 Brian Taylor passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the South Health Campus at the age of 67 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife Elaine Taylor; three children Sherry Wilson (Richard), Kimberly Wiese (Ron) and Steven Taylor (Lisa); five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step children Ashley...

Roland Thomas Purdy
Dec 21, 2014
Purdy, Roland Thomas (Rolley) June 6, 1933 – December 21, 2014 Born in Edmonton on June 6, 1933, Roland Purdy passed away on December 21, 2014 in Strathmore, Alberta at the age of 81 years. He is survived by Violet, his loving wife of 55 years; two sons, Gordon (Nancy) and Barry; daughter Laurie (Ronald) Kooy; two granddaughters, Amanda a...
Blaine F. Brasier
Dec 21, 2014
BRASIER, Blaine Francis December 25, 1940 – December 21, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Blaine Francis Brasier announces his passing on December 21, 2014 at the age of 73 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughters, Cindy of Calgary, AB and Tracey of Evansburg, AB; his grandchildren, Paul of Mindin, ON, Julia...
John Neil Mcswiney
Dec 18, 2014
John Neil McSwiney’s great adventure came to a close on December 18. Born in Point-a-Pierre Trinidad August 4, 1929, John spent his boyhood days swimming, fishing and sailing before convincing the love of his life Sheila Hope-Ross to join him on a life of adventure that would criss-cross the globe: Venezuela, Calgary, Scotland, Alaska, Libya and Bolivia before settling back...

Isidoro Melendez Rico
Dec 16, 2014
Rico, Isidoro Melendez November 5, 1939 – December 16, 2014 Born in Los Lagartos, Sonsonate, El Salvador Isidoro passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the age of 75 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Esperanza and their sons Milton (Valentina) and Carlos (Maritza). His memory will be forever cherished by his grandchildren; Allan, Jennifer, Marvin,...

Charles Richard Hockey
Dec 16, 2014
HOCKEY, Charles Richard “Rick” October 15, 1937 – December 16, 2014 In remembrance of Charles Richard Hockey, born in Ontario on October 15, 1937, and passed away December 16, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Charles moved to Red Deer in 1978 and then to Calgary in 1980. He enjoyed a career with Hot Shot Company for many years,...

Sandra Ann Roy
Dec 15, 2014
Roy, Sandra Ann November 19, 1953 – December 15, 2014The family of Sandra Roy are saddened to announce her passing on December 15, 2014. She’ll be lovingly remembered by her son Jason Roy, and her brother Gerald Gill. Sandra was predeceased by her parents, Lorraine and Clifford Gill. A Funeral Service will be held at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121...
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