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Benjamin Samuel Allan Pratt

Benjamin Samuel Allan Pratt

Oct 1, 2014

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

Maria Rosa Demelo

Maria Rosa Demelo

Oct 1, 2014

It is with great sadness that the family of Maria Demelo announces that she passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Maria leaves behind her son Jose Manuel (Maria); and her grandson Marco. She is also survived by a niece; grand nephew; and numerous God children, as well as many other family and friends....

Coy Cooper

Coy Cooper

Sep 30, 2014

Cooper, Coy Arthur October 17, 1988 – September 30, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Coy Cooper announces his sudden passing on September 30, 2014 at the age of 25 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother Janet (Tim Kazakoff) Belliveau; his sister, Krista (Clayton Ford) Belliveau; and his brother, Kyle Belliveau. Coy...

Marianne Ruby Saik

Marianne Ruby Saik

Sep 29, 2014

Saik, Marianne Ruby September 29, 2014It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our wife, mother and grandmother peacefully on September 29, 2014. Marianne is dearly missed by her husband Ben of 58 years as well as her children Bryan (Linda), Darrel, Barry (Janet) and Lorraye. Marianne, last child born to Mary and Charles Sauter, began her life...

Eliza Leigh Ho

Eliza Leigh Ho

Sep 28, 2014

It is with a saddened heart that I announce the passing of my beloved wife, Eliza Leigh (Cooper ) Ho, on September 28, 2014, at the age of 32 years, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held for Eliza at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – 24th Street Chapel , 10923...

Raj Gopal Naicker

Raj Gopal Naicker

Sep 27, 2014

NAICKER, Raj Gopal June 10, 1924 – September 27, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Raj Naicker announces his passing on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the age of 90 years. He is survived by his children, Viswa (Pushpa) Naiker, Amra (Gursamy) Gounder, Kaniamma Naicker, Kup Sami (Florence) Naicker, Ling (Sarsa) Naicker, and Krishna (Chandra) Naicker,...

Troy Rawcliffe

Troy Rawcliffe

Sep 23, 2014

Forever in our hearts, Troy will be missed by family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Pierson`s Garden of Peace Chapel, 16 Avenue and Garden Road/100 Street NE, on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca. Arrangements are in care of PIERSON’S FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone 403...

Joyce Cleo Krieger

Joyce Cleo Krieger

Sep 22, 2014

KRIEGER, Joyce Cleo (nee Eidem) May 15, 1931 – September 22, 2014Joyce Cleo Krieger passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on September 22, 2014 at the age of 83 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her three children, Sherry (Gordon) of Wesbank, BC, Gerald (Debbie) of Calgary, AB, and Darrell of Thailand; her four grandchildren,...

Blaine Leon Hudson

Blaine Leon Hudson

Sep 22, 2014

Hudson, Blaine Leon May 5, 1929 – September 22, 2014Blaine Leon Hudson passed away peacefully with his wife Viola at his side on Monday Sept 22, 2014 at the age of 85 years. He is also lovingly remembered by their children Karren (Michael) Boone, Barbara (Max) Wiebe, Douglas (Andrea), Patricia (Leon) Bevans, Margaret (Elio) Ciavardini, Rodney (Jan), Steven (Karen) and...

Wayne Herbert Gibson

Wayne Herbert Gibson

Sep 20, 2014

Gibson, Wayne Herbert January 5, 1954 – September 20, 2014The family is saddened to announce the passing of Wayne Herbert Gibson on September 20, 2014 at the age of 60 years. Wayne is lovingly remembered by his daughter Amanda (Ehren) and his brother Ken. Wayne is predeceased by parents Pearl and George as well as his sister Marilyn. Wayne worked...

Desiderius “Axel” Axmann

Desiderius “Axel” Axmann

Sep 20, 2014

Axmann, Desiderius “Axel” March 1, 1938 – September 20, 2014The family is saddened to announce the passing of Desiderius “Axel” Axmann on September 20, 2014 at the age of 76 years. In keeping with Axel’s wishes no Funeral Service will be held.Service:Calgary, ABCATuesday, September 23, 2014No Service

Patricia Mary Perkins

Patricia Mary Perkins

Sep 18, 2014

Perkins, Patricia Mary March 15, 1932 – September 18, 2014It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia “Pat” Perkins. She is survived by her loving husband Harold, of 60 years; daughter Marlene; brother John Cunningham; five grandchildren: Jamie, Tricia, Jacqueline, Jennifer and Brady; two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews: Denny, Jerry, Janice and so...

Diamantino Arruda Simoes

Diamantino Arruda Simoes

Sep 18, 2014

Simoes, Diamantino Arruda October 25, 1944- September 18, 2014The Simoes family is immensely saddened to announce the passing of Diamantino Arruda Simoes. He was predeceased by his Father (Manuel Simoes), Mother (Henriqueta Simoes) and Sister (Laudalina Rocha).He will be lovingly remembered and cherished by his Wife (Isaltina); children Filomena, Richard and John; Grandchildren Justin, Jessica, Cassandra and Sarah; Siblings in...

Gunnar Hallundraek Eriksen

Gunnar Hallundraek Eriksen

Sep 17, 2014

Gunnar Eriksen passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the age of 84 years. A Graveside Service will be held at RockyView Garden of Peace Cemetery on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 2:00pm. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Verna May Larsen

Verna May Larsen

Sep 16, 2014

Verna Larsen, beloved wife of the late Aage Larsen, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 years on September 16, 2014 after battling leukemia for 2 months. Verna was born on May 2, 1935 in Edwardstown, South Australia. She was predeceased by her husband, Aage Larsen; parents, Don and Lydia Crane; brothers Jimmy Crane, Don (Stella) Crane, Fred (Melva)...

Gertrude Jean Coad

Gertrude Jean Coad

Sep 15, 2014

Coad, Gertrude Jean October 22, 1925 – September 15, 2014Jean Coad passed peacefully from mortality on Monday, September 15, 2014 at the age of 88 years. She spent her entire life as a shining example of love and commitment to her family and friends. She will be missed by her children Raymond (Patricia), Randy (Cherry), Cheryl (Eric), Leonard (Keltie), Valerie...

Mateo Anama Sacro

Mateo Anama Sacro

Sep 14, 2014

Sacro, Mateo Anama September 21, 1927 September 14, 2014The family of Mateo Anama Sacro is greatly saddened to announce the passing of their husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend on September 14, 2014 at the age of 86. Mateo is lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years Laureana; children Luz Sacro of Toronto, Lita (Chris) Diacosta of the...

Gerald Alexander Hendreson

Gerald Alexander Hendreson

Sep 14, 2014

Henderson, Gerald Alexander December 11, 1938 – September 14, 2014 Gerald Henderson passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at the age of 75 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his four children; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A Celebration of Gerald’s Life will be held in Strathmore, AB on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 4:00pm.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest...

Maria Wlodarczyk

Maria Wlodarczyk

Sep 13, 2014

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Jagdish Ram

Jagdish Ram

Sep 12, 2014

Ram, Jagdish August 15, 1943 – September 12, 2014The family is saddened to announce the passing of Jagdish Ram on September 12, 2014 at the age of 71. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday September 15, 2014 at 2:00pm at the Rocky View Garden of Peace (16th Ave & Garden Rd/100 St. N.E)Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 –...