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Marion Grace Laviolette

Marion Grace Laviolette

Nov 7, 2023

Marion Laviolette passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the age of 78 years.Marion is survived by her son, Blaine (Cheryllee); grandchildren, Wesley (Krista) Buckwitz and Jonathon Blaine St. Gelais; and four great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her daughter, Rhonda. Marion was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will greatly missed.

Sophie Theresa Harbarenko

Sophie Theresa Harbarenko

Nov 6, 2023

On Monday, November 6, 2023 Mrs. Sophie Theresa Harbarenko, beloved wife of the late Edward Samuel Harbarenko, of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 82 years.Sophie was born and raised on a farm in Barrhead, Alberta. She married the love of her life, Edward, in Edmonton, Alberta, and together they moved to Calgary. Sophie believed in hard work,...

Judith May Mccrystal

Judith May Mccrystal

Nov 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy May McCrystal after a short, but intense battle with cancer on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the age of 79 years.Judy was a kind, generous, and fun loving soul who graced this world with her presence for 79 years. Judy left us to join her beloved husband of...

Adolf Joseph “Joe” Mizera

Adolf Joseph “Joe” Mizera

Nov 4, 2023

Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away suddenly. He will be greatly missed, leaving a huge void without his presence.Joe was born in Round Hill, Alberta, he moved to Calgary as a young man where he started his apprenticeship in construction. He finally settled in Bowness which spanned a period of 70 years. In that time he married and...

Elizabeth “Liz” Turning Robe

Elizabeth “Liz” Turning Robe

Nov 4, 2023

“Kahkanikamosaakii”” Early Morning Stealing Back Woman”On Saturday, November 4, 2023 Elizabeth “Liz” Turning Robe of Siksika Nation, Alberta passed away at the age of 77 years.It’s with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of our female matriarch of our Turning Robe clan Elizabeth Turning Robe, also knowing as Liz and auntie who fought a long battle with...

Johannes (John) Theodorus Droog

Johannes (John) Theodorus Droog

Nov 2, 2023

On Thursday, November 2, 2023 Mr. Johannes Droog of Calgary, Alberta, formerly of Strathmore, Alberta passed away at the age of 84 years.Johannes (John) Theodorus Droog was born April 5, 1939 in de Beemster, Netherlands. He is survived by his sister Nel, and brothers Wil, Luuk, Tom, Cor and Pim. Also cherishing his memory are numerous nieces and nephews. He...

Brian Ogden

Brian Ogden

Nov 2, 2023

Brian’s wife, Kathy and his family have composed their memoirs below for your viewing and remembrance of Brians’ life.Kath would like to announce the recent passing of her beloved husband and companion, BRIAN OGDEN on Thursday November 2, 2023. He was an active passionate member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints since our conversion in Bolton,Lancashire, United...

Vernal Edward Bruce

Vernal Edward Bruce

Oct 31, 2023

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Vernal Edward Bruce on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 81.Vernal was born in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica. He was the ninth of ten children born to James H and Rose Augusta Bruce. At age 21, he immigrated into Eastern Canada and then moved to Calgary in the...

Inge Luise Fawcett

Inge Luise Fawcett

Oct 30, 2023

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Inge Luise Fawcett on Monday, October 30, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 77. She was our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Inge was a devoted mother to her children, Liana (Nevin) and Koralee (John); stepchildren, Richard, John, and Christina; a loving and proud...

Maisie ‘May’ Agnes Lamora Palmer (Nee Summerville)

Maisie ‘May’ Agnes Lamora Palmer (Nee Summerville)

Oct 30, 2023

Maisie ‘May’ Palmer, née Summerville, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023, at the age of 92 surrounded by her children in Calgary, Alberta.May is lovingly remembered by her eight children; Kathy (Eric) Leavitt, Kevin (Cyndi) Palmer, Karen (Ross) Salmon, Blaine (Linda) Palmer, Leslie Palmer, Colleen (Paul) Tidwell, Donna Palmer (Dean Turner), David (Amy) Palmer; her 32 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren;...

Mary Cecile Boulware

Mary Cecile Boulware

Oct 28, 2023

Mary Cecile Boulware passed away on October 28, 2023, the day of her 70th birthday, at her home in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.Mary was the third child born to Robert & Genia Boulware. She was preceded in death by her father, her sister-in-law Rene, her mother and her brother Philip. She is survived by her older brother Michael (Rene); Philip’s wife...

Rebecca Jean Balcom

Rebecca Jean Balcom

Oct 27, 2023

Balcom, Rebecca “Becky” Jean – of Calgary, AB passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. Born in Middleton, she was the daughter of the late MC “Mac” and Norah (Neily) Balcom.Becky grew up on a farm in Melvern Square with a great group of friends and family. She graduated from Middleton Regional High School and continued her education at St. Mary’s...

Della Mae Wood (Nee Porter)

Della Mae Wood (Nee Porter)

Oct 26, 2023

Della Mae Wood passed away on October 26, 2023, at the age of ninety-six. She was born in the small farming community of Annabella, Utah, during the Great Depression. Though times were hard she was raised by the love of an extended family and community. As she said, “we were poor, but we never felt poor.”The world of books opened...

Ashley-Rose Georgina Dorothy Berdan

Ashley-Rose Georgina Dorothy Berdan

Oct 26, 2023

Ashley-Rose Georgina Dorothy Berdan, 33 of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully surrounded by her Mother & Father and fiancé in the morning of Thursday October 26th, 2023.She is survived by her parents; Heather and Bryant Thibeault; her Aunty Karen; her cousins, Jessica, Tiffany, Christine, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Jacob, Tyler, Gregory, Jamie, Carrie; her Uncle Jesse, Aunt Patty, her cousins, Micheal, Gabriel,...

Kelly Deanne Mctaggart

Kelly Deanne Mctaggart

Oct 24, 2023

Kelly McTaggart passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the age of 56 years.A Graveside Service will be held for Kelly at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Hugh Graham Rush

Hugh Graham Rush

Oct 23, 2023

On Monday, October 23, 2023 Mr. Hugh Graham Rush of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 75 years.A Graveside Service will be held for Hugh at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery, 243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary.

Hugh Graham Rush

Hugh Graham Rush

Oct 23, 2023

Hugh Rush passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at the age of 75 years.Funeral Services will be announced at a later date.

Iona Colleen Shirin Naqshbandi

Iona Colleen Shirin Naqshbandi

Oct 21, 2023

Iona Naqshbandi passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the age of 84 years.Though Mom was born in the US, she considered Canada as her adopted country. Her family moved from Arkansas when she was little. She was raised in New Mexico and Arizona. She moved to Canada in September 1961 to marry our father, David Graham Lund, bringing...

Debra Ann Anderson

Debra Ann Anderson

Oct 19, 2023

Debra Anderson passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the age of 63 years. Debra will be dearly missed by her mother Erika “Ricky” Anderson (Ken); a brother Robert Anderson (Sherrie); nephew Thomas Anderson (Brenaya) and their children Kaiden and Benton; niece Hayley Trauter (Dakota) and their daughter Ellie; many extended relatives and a large circle of friends.Debra was...

Stella Helen Komarevich

Stella Helen Komarevich

Oct 19, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Stella Komarevich announces her passing on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the age of 92 years.Stella was born and raised in Calgary. In her youth she loved reading, Ukrainian dancing and playing the violin. She met her loving husband Mike through mutual friends and they were married for 65 years before...

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