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Vernil Henry Smith

Vernil Henry Smith

Aug 18, 2014

SMITH, Vernil Henry “Smitty” March 19, 1917 – August 18, 2014 Vernil H. Smith (Smitty) born in Granum, Alberta on March 19, 1917 passed away peacefully at the age of 97 years on August 18, 2014. He was predeceased by his wife of fifty-six years, Blanche, in 1995. He is survived by his sons Gary and Dianne of Redcliff and...

Vera Irene Macdonald

Vera Irene Macdonald

Aug 15, 2014

VERA IRENE MACDONALD, August 7, 1938-August 15, 2014 With sadness we announce that Mom passed away at the Bethany Care Center on Friday August 15, 2014. Mom was predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Norma Edwards, brother Leslie and sister Rita. She leaves to mourn siblings Gloria Echlin, Borden Edwards (Eileen), Tona Halliwell, Wilfred Edwards, and Kathie MacCallum (Brian). She...

Vera Jean Florence Seright

Vera Jean Florence Seright

Aug 13, 2014

Seright, Vera Jean Florence January 14, 1926 – August 13, 2014Vera Jean Seright passed away at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the age of 88 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Jim (Rita) Seright, Tom Seright and Judy (Gerry) Boettcher; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and many more family and friends. She...

Thomas Joseph “Joe” Hickey

Thomas Joseph “Joe” Hickey

Aug 13, 2014

Hickey, Thomas Joseph January 19, 1941 – August 13, 2014 Joe, beloved husband of Maudie Hickey passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the age of 73 years. Besides his loving wife, Joe is survived by his daughters Lenore (David) Mitchell and Neily Hickey (Sean Soutar); grandchildren Connor and Brianna Mitchell and Presley Prusak; sister and brother-in-law Linda and Jim...

Randall James Brown

Randall James Brown

Aug 11, 2014

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

Randall “Randy” James Brown

Randall “Randy” James Brown

Aug 11, 2014

BROWN, Randall “Randy” James March 11, 1954 – August 11, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Randall “Randy” Brown announces his passing on Monday, August 11, 2014 at the age of 60 years. Randy will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him. A Funeral Service will be held at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel,...

Eva Elaine Leavitt

Eva Elaine Leavitt

Aug 9, 2014

Leavitt, Eva Elaine May 20, 1927 – August 9, 2014Eva Leavitt passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the age of 87 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years Cleve; children, Kathy (Laurie) Davidson of Mississauga, ON, Brian (Brenda) Leavitt, Tom (Cheryl) Leavitt all of Langley, BC and Karen (Dennis) Stone of Calgary, AB;...

Brian Keith Mcewing

Brian Keith Mcewing

Aug 7, 2014

The family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Brian Keith McEwing on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at the age of 52 years. A Funeral Service will be held at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue S.E. Calgary, Alberta) on Friday August 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca.Arrangements...

John Edward Murphy

John Edward Murphy

Aug 1, 2014

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

Gerald Clifford Isley

Gerald Clifford Isley

Aug 1, 2014

Gerald Isley passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at the age of 77 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years Jean; children, Toni (Ken) Garlock, Scott, Kelly (Nancy) and Gerry Jr., grandchildren, Andrew (Nicole), Marshal, Alex, Taylor, Riley, Cody, Caitlyn, Breanna and Braden; sister Grace McMahon of Phoenix, AZ. He was predeceased by his...

James Edward Hudecek

James Edward Hudecek

Jul 31, 2014

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

Darla Marie Bjarnason/Slattery

Darla Marie Bjarnason/Slattery

Jul 30, 2014

Bjarnason/Slattery, Darla Marie November 5, 1974 – July 30, 2014Immortal beloved wife Darla passed away peacefully (at the age of 39 years) surrounded by family and friends on July 30, 2014 at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. She fought a brave battle with brain cancer until God called her home to end her suffering. Darla is survived by her beloved...

George William Harding

George William Harding

Jul 27, 2014

HARDING, George William February 17, 1932 – July 27, 2014 George Harding passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Survived by his loving wife, Shirley Joyce Harding, and children, step-children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives, and friends. George will be sadly missed.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

Elizabeth Dyck

Elizabeth Dyck

Jul 27, 2014

Dyck, Elizabeth October 27, 1935 – July 27, 2014Elizabeth Dyck, loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother died peacefully at home in the Cedar Villa Nursing Home, July 27, 2014 at age 78 years, after a long illness. She had a feisty spirit and a great sense of humor that sustained her all her life. She was predeceased by her Husband David,...

Alwin Grant Pentland

Alwin Grant Pentland

Jul 26, 2014

Pentland, Alwin Grant May 13, 1939 – July 26, 2014Al Pentland passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the age of 75 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years Barbara; sons Cameron (Courtney) of Omaha, NE and Daniel (Jeanette) of High River, AB; grandchildren Dylan, Thomas, McKenna and Teyla; sisters Margot (Randy) Elliot of...

Kelly Robert Mcdougall

Kelly Robert Mcdougall

Jul 25, 2014

McDougall, Kelly Robert June 30, 1977 – July 25, 2014 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our son, our father, and our brother. Kelly will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his parents Dave and Maureen, daughter Hailie, sisters Kim(Doug) Arden and Karrie(Frank) Hohmann, and numerous nieces and one nephew. Kelly was predeceased by...

Geoffrey Gordon Pressacco

Geoffrey Gordon Pressacco

Jul 24, 2014

PRESSACCO (SORENSEN), Geoff April 16, 1984 – July 24, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family of Geoff Pressacco (Sorensen) announces his peaceful passing after a short illness. Geoff brought happiness to those around him through his infectious personality and mischievous sense of humor. Geoff was raised in Fernie and Cranbrook before moving to Calgary with his family...

Margarete Helen Lange

Margarete Helen Lange

Jul 22, 2014

Lange, Margarete, Helene February 1, 1918 – July 22, 2014Margarete went home to be with her Lord on July 22, 2014 at the age of 96 years. She will be sadly missed by her son, Art and daughter-in-law Sandi Lange as well as grandsons David (Debbi) Hansen-Lange and Richard Lange. She is also survived by her great-grandson Jasper Hansen-Lange as...

Evelyn Maribel Thompson

Evelyn Maribel Thompson

Jul 22, 2014

Thompson, Evelyn Maribel (Morton) April 8, 1931 – July 22, 2014Evelyn was born April 8, 1931 in Carberry, Manitoba to John and Wilhelmina Kissock, only daughter of 5 children. She was raised in Carberry and lived across Canada during her life as a military wife. After 25 years of employment with Calgary Co-Op she retired to Claresholm and married Ike...

Heinrich “Henry” Bergen

Heinrich “Henry” Bergen

Jul 19, 2014

Henry Bergen Nov. 9, 1918, Halbstadt, Mb. – passed July 19, 2014, Calgary, Ab.He is survived by his wife Alice of 8 1/2 years; his children Jack (Jean); Connie (daughter-in-law); Dora (Al); Nettie; Bill (Annette); Mary (Harold); Linda; Lloyd (Audrey); many grand children & great grand children, great-great grand children & his brother Jake (Helen). Henry is predeceased by his...