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John Maccallum

John Maccallum

Mar 3, 2014

John MacCallum passed away on March 3, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by his children, Pam, Larry, Ron, and Bev; and grandchildren, Jessica and Tyler. He is at peace now. We love you dad. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in John’s name.

Vera Schneider

Vera Schneider

Feb 27, 2014

Vera Schneider passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the age of 94. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Diane (John); grandchildren Robin (Collin), Tascha (Jason), Shona (David); Sister Ferol (Edward); brother-in-law George; great grandchildren Taras and Sofia. She was predeceased by her husband Adam, and sisters Alice and Florence. Vera was born in Gladmar, SK. She...

Krystal-Grace Baquiran

Krystal-Grace Baquiran

Feb 27, 2014

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Allan Ivor Berg

Allan Ivor Berg

Feb 20, 2014

Allan Berg passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the age of 58 years. Allan is survived by his wife: Sharon; two sons: Jason (Stephanie) and Jonathan (Damaris) Berg; sister: Joanne Wells; two nephews: Andrew and James Wells; niece: Bonnie Wells. He was predeceased by his parents: Doreen and Bill Stein; “Big Al” loved assisting and working with...

Philippe Joseph Brien

Philippe Joseph Brien

Feb 20, 2014

Brien, Philippe Joseph December 14, 1927 – February 20, 2014It is with heavy hearts that the family announces his passing on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the age of 86 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his four children, Suzanne (Ernest Hechert), Pauline (Gerry Courtemanche), Roger (Wendy), Diane (Clancy Lannon); three grandchildren, Roxanne, Alex and Chantale; and two great-grandchildren,...

Kathleen Eleanor Harris

Kathleen Eleanor Harris

Feb 19, 2014

HARRIS, Kathleen Eleanor (ne Dain) September 1, 1926 – February 19, 2014Kathleen “Kay” Harris passed away after a brief illness Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at age 87. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 62 years, Edmund Alexander “Ed” Harris; children Bradley Harris (Libby Deeley) of Memphis, Laurie Harris (Merle Woods), Malcolm Harris (Barbara) and Murray Harris (Corrine Fiesel)...

Rita Quadros

Rita Quadros

Feb 14, 2014

Quadros, Rita Linda October 5, 1928 – February 14, 2014 Rita Quadros of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the age of 85 years. She is survived by her son: Calvin (Ruth) Quadros; daughter: Linnet (Marshall) D’Sa; three grandchildren: Lauren D’Sa, Chris and Steven Quadros; brother: Arnold Saldanha and numerous family and friends. A Prayer Service will be held from Pierson’s...

Eileen Burton

Eileen Burton

Feb 12, 2014

Burton, Eileen Ayr, Scotland, January 21, 1942 – Calgary, AB, Canada, February 12, 2014Eileen passed away February 12, 2014 in the peaceful surroundings of Agape Hospice following a valiant struggle with cancer. Eileen was born in Ayr and spent the first years of her life there, surrounded by loving family and friends. Later, her childhood was in and around Wiltshire...

Joan Florence Leason

Joan Florence Leason

Feb 10, 2014

Leason, Joan Florence (nee Kenyon) January 28, 1935 – February 10, 2014Joan Leason passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014 at the age of 79 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Edward “Jay” (Mary) Leason and Cheryl Leason (Rob); grandchildren Michael Leason, Melanie (John) Murray and Eric Leason; great grandson Lucas Murray; sister Lorraine Orr; niece Debra...

Gai Thi Tran

Gai Thi Tran

Feb 9, 2014

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

Larry “Irish” Johnson

Larry “Irish” Johnson

Feb 9, 2014

Johnson, Larry Alan “Irish” July 18, 1951 – February 9, 2014Irish Johnson passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the age of 62 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 19 years Jacqueline; step daughter Debbie (Eric) Monahan; grandchildren, Tyler, Kevin, Ashlynn, Jordin and Hunter “Jr.”; and many more family and friends. A Funeral Service will...

Michael Steven Ragany

Michael Steven Ragany

Feb 8, 2014

Ragany, Michael Steven September 12, 1961 – February 8, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Michael Ragany announces his sudden passing on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the age of 52 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Margaret of Calgary, AB; his siblings, Marie of Innisfail, AB, John of Calgary, AB, George...

Wayne Frederick Herman

Wayne Frederick Herman

Feb 4, 2014

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

Shalayne Sarah Selk

Shalayne Sarah Selk

Feb 2, 2014

Selk, Shalayne Sarah November 28, 1986 – February 2, 2014Shalayne Sarah Selk slipped from this life on February 2nd in the arms of her angel mother and surrounded by family and friends. Shalayne was a ray of Heavenly Father’s light and grace that we were allowed to borrow for a time. Shalayne was kind, caring and warm, and she had...

Doris Payne

Doris Payne

Feb 2, 2014

Payne, Doris (nee Stoodley) February 8, 1925 – February 2, 2014Doris Payne passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the age of 88 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 63 years Harold; children Danny (Elaine) Payne, Randy (Meining) Payne, Hilda Payne, Dorie (Stewart) Henry, Judy (Clark) Jensen and Shaun (Dawn) Payne; 28 grandchildren; 23 great...

John ‘Dido’ Dyck

John ‘Dido’ Dyck

Feb 1, 2014

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

Shi Whiting

Shi Whiting

Jan 28, 2014

WHITING, Shi January 28th, 2014 Shi Whiting, beloved daughter of Shaundra Whiting and Chad Eisentraut, was born silent January 28th, 2014 at 4:45am. Also left to mourn are big sister Shae-Lynn and Grandma Barb Sackett. How very softly you tiptoed into our world, though too ‘shy’ to stay if only for a moment. Although we held you briefly, you will...

Cleon Verl Smith

Cleon Verl Smith

Jan 28, 2014

Smith, Cleon Verl February 10, 1928 – January 28, 2014Cleon Verl Smith, born February 10, 1928 in Cardston, Alberta, passed away on January 28, 2014 in Calgary at the age of 85 years. He grew up in Glenwood, Alberta. After finishing school Cleon obtained a teaching certificate in Edmonton and taught junior high school in the towns of Del Bonita...

Joan Rosemary Hayball

Joan Rosemary Hayball

Jan 28, 2014

Hayball, Joan Rosemary July 26, 1919 – January 28, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joan Hayball announces her passing on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the age of 94 years. She is survived by her children, Donna (John) Wallin and Randy (Donna) Hayball; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Joan was predeceased by her husband,...

Martha Elizabeth Letourneau

Martha Elizabeth Letourneau

Jan 25, 2014

Letourneau, Martha Elizabeth November 22, 1930 – January 25, 2014 Martha Elizabeth Letourneau (Koberstein) passed away in Calgary January 25, 2014. Born November 22, 1930 in Mellowdale, Alberta, Martha grew up in Barrhead, Alberta and lived at various times in all three Prairie Provinces and British Columbia. Martha made life-long friends everywhere she went, and enjoyed a 23 year career...