Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas

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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
Feb 9, 2014
Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

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
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
Feb 4, 2014
Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1
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
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
Feb 1, 2014
Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1

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
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
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
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...
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