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Genevieve Gorgette Francois

Genevieve Gorgette Francois

May 31, 2014

Genevieve Gorgette Franois (ne D’Hont) July 8, 1920 – May 31, 2014 Bruxelles, MB Calgary, ABLovingly remembered by daughter Eveline (Edward) Heath; grandchildren Pamela (Adam) Orandi, Karen (Mate) Gaspar and Christopher (Tiffany) Heath; great grandchildren Sofia, Karlo and Olivia Gaspar and Tanner Heath.Son George (Lynne) Franois, grandchildren Jennifer (Mike) Hews and Justin (Beth) Franois, great grandchildren Chase and Connor Hews...

John Frederick Bull

John Frederick Bull

May 29, 2014

Bull, John Frederick July 10, 1951 – May 29, 2014John passed away suddenly on May 29, 2014 at the age of 62 years. He is survived by his sister Judy Burling; his daughters Tammy (Roger) Carbol and Tracy (Sean) Bain; and beloved grandchildren Maia and David. There will be no service as per John’s request. Donations may be made to...

Gordon J Flynn

Gordon J Flynn

May 25, 2014

Flynn, Gordon Joseph March 9, 1945 – May 25, 2014 Gordon Flynn passed away suddenly but peacefully on May 25, 2014 in Calgary, AB. Gordon was originally from Bell Island, Newfoundland and moved to New York in 1962 with his family at the age of 17. After a long career at Metro North Railroad, he retired and moved to Calgary...

Mary “Maureen” Kelly

Mary “Maureen” Kelly

May 22, 2014

KELLY, Mary “Maureen” Elizabeth December 17, 1952 – May 22, 2014 After a brave battle with cancer, Maureen Kelly passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the age of 61 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children, Sean Kelly and Amber Kelly (Charles Mason); her grandchildren, Kalvin Mason, Mariah Mason, Alya Mason, and Aimee Brucker; her...

Maghar Brar

Maghar Brar

May 20, 2014

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Janet Mcmillan Cole

Janet Mcmillan Cole

May 18, 2014

Cole, Janet McMillan April 8, 1937 to May 18, 2014The family of Janet McMillan Cole is saddened to announce her passing on May 18, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Janet is lovingly remembered by her husband of 53 years Kenneth Lawson Cole. She will also be dearly missed by her children John Tolland, Janet (Ervin) Mazurkewich, David Cole...

Elva Grace Newby

Elva Grace Newby

May 17, 2014

Newby, Elva Grace(nee Gimblett) April 13, 1920 May 17, 2014Elva Newby, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away at Calgary, Alberta on Saturday, May 17th at the age of 94 years. Born in Loverna, Saskatchewan, Elva moved to Edmonton in the late thirties to attend Normal School. Upon graduation she taught in a one-room schoolhouse in Mulhurst, Alberta for two...

Michael Edward Krisa

Michael Edward Krisa

May 16, 2014

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

Gertrude Turning Robe

Gertrude Turning Robe

May 15, 2014

TURNING ROBE, Gertrude “Niipistsa Kii” September 22, 1926 – May 15, 2014It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Gertrude Turning Robe “Niipista Ki” Cloth Woman, who was a lovely mother, grandmother, & Adopted mother to all children who are in contact with her. She passed away peacefully on May 15, 2014 @ the Peter Lougheed Hospital....

Audrey Florence Kain

Audrey Florence Kain

May 15, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Audrey Kain on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the age of 80 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Susan (Mike) and David Jr. (Carole); grandchildren James (Sarah), Michael and Sandra; great granddaughters Natalie and Erica; and many more family and friends. She was...

William Gordon Martin

William Gordon Martin

May 12, 2014

Martin, William Gordon July 2, 1941 May 12, 2014It is with great sadness and much love that the family says goodbye to William Gordon Martin May 12, 2014 at the age of 72 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife Carolyn of 48 years and son Dane (Sue McMurry). William will also be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren...

Lien Thi Quach

Lien Thi Quach

May 11, 2014

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

Randolph Thomas Pawelko

Randolph Thomas Pawelko

May 10, 2014

Pawelko, Randolph “Randy” Thomas February 28, 1966 – May 10, 2014 Randy Pawelko passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the age of 48 years after a 10 month battle with cancer. He will be dearly missed by his wife Kim; their three sons Dan, Andrew and Matthew; his mother Margaret; his brother Jeff Pawelko (Shelly); his extended family...

Wayne Anthony Pyykonen

Wayne Anthony Pyykonen

May 10, 2014

Pyykonen, Wayne Anthony October 16, 1941 – May 10, 2014Wayne Pyykonen passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the age of 72 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years Liz; sons Wayne Jr (Jackie), Gary Pyykonen and James (Karen); five grandchildren; siblings Linda Ambrose, Jack (Taya) Pyykonen, Bud Pyykonen, Connie (Gordon) Hale and Tammy...

Ivan Bryant

Ivan Bryant

May 8, 2014

BRYANT, Ivan Murray December 29, 1953 May 8, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ivan Bryant announces his passing on May 8, 2014 at the age of 60 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Lisa Duong; his step-children, Linda Trinh, Jane Nguyen, Brian Chan and Melissa Chan; seven siblings; nine in-laws; numerous...

Chan Jan Weng

Chan Jan Weng

May 7, 2014

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

Robert Norman Greep

Robert Norman Greep

May 7, 2014

GREEP, Robert Norman December 24, 1928 – May 7, 2014Robert Greep passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the age of 85 years. Left cherishing his memory are his wife of 57 years Opal; 10 children, Dealia Milner (Joe), Barbara Balfour (Tony), Dale (Sandra), Glen (Debbie), Linda Greep, Louise Davidsen (Leon), John (Victoria),...

Philip Lancley Arbeau

Philip Lancley Arbeau

May 6, 2014

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