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Benjamin Resch

Benjamin Resch

May 1, 2013

RESCH, Benjamin February 24, 1941 – May 1, 2013 Benjamin Resch passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the age of 72 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Terry Resch, Kelly Lyric, Tracey (Gary) Brown, Cameron Resch and Corey Resch; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; the mother of his children Georgina; long time friend Terry Castle;...

Christian Robert Tallick

Christian Robert Tallick

Apr 30, 2013

TALLICK, Christian Robert May 26, 1997 – April 30, 2013 It is with great sorrow that the family of Christian Tallick announces the sudden and tragic passing of their beloved son, brother and best friend on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the age of 15 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Jane Tallick; sister/best friend Jacqueline Tallick;...

Daisy Goodhall

Daisy Goodhall

Apr 28, 2013

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

Tej Kaur Sidhu

Tej Kaur Sidhu

Apr 27, 2013

Tej Kaur Sidhu passed away on April 27, 2013 at the Foothills Hospital at the age 70. She was predeceased by her husband Gurnam Singh Sidhu in 2000, their son Sukhvinder Singh Sidhu in 1999 and a brother Niranjan Singh Khela. Mrs. Sidhu will be dearly missed by two daughters Harjinder Kaur Saran and her husband Jagjit Singh Saran and...

Patricia Mae Cairns

Patricia Mae Cairns

Apr 24, 2013

Cairns, Patricia Mae October 11, 1931 – April 24, 2013Patricia Cairns passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the age of 81 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Wally (Corrine) Cairns of St. George, UT, Patrick (Wendy) Cairns of Calgary, AB, Heather (Ian) Laurie of Medicine Hat, AB, David (Wendy) Cairns of Calgary, AB, Kelly (Lee)...

Matyas Tyukos Nagy

Matyas Tyukos Nagy

Apr 23, 2013

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David Francis

David Francis

Apr 23, 2013

Francis, David March 20, 1936 – April 23, 2013David Francis passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the age of 77 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years Sheila; children, Rita Francis (Rick), Clive Francis, Richard (Praveena) Francis and Anita Francis; seven grandchildren, Jonathan, Pricsilla, Prienna, Dave (Erin), Sunita, Anita and Bobby; one great...

Joseph Harry Cunningham

Joseph Harry Cunningham

Apr 22, 2013

CUNNINGHAM, Joseph Harry April 5, 1952 – April 22, 2013 Harry Cunningham passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 at the age of 61 years. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Jeanne; stepchildren Randy (Lyne) Springer, Penny (Reid) Tetz, Rick and Rob (Sandy) Springer; and nine grandchildren. Harry is also survived by his brother Garry (Edith); sister-in-law...

Thom Thi Tran

Thom Thi Tran

Apr 20, 2013

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Gordon William Morozoff

Gordon William Morozoff

Apr 16, 2013

MOROZOFF, Gordon William June 18, 1960 April 16, 2013 Gordon passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the age of 52 years. Gordon will forever be remembered by his mother Irene; his brothers Ron (Inga) and Lorne (Shannon) and their two boys, Matthew and Nathan; stepmom Tina and her sons Sander and Marco; as well as other family...

Raymond George Lawrence

Raymond George Lawrence

Apr 14, 2013

Lawrence, Raymond George October 13, 1918 – April 14, 2013Raymond Lawrence passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the age of 94 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Dianna (Gary) Coultis, Phil Lawrence (Carlie) both of Calgary and Jennifer (Jon) Erekson of Texas; grandchildren, Daniel, Brandon, Shannon, Grace and David; as well as children and grandchildren...

Anna-Liisa Oittinen

Anna-Liisa Oittinen

Apr 13, 2013

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Donald Edward Hedley

Donald Edward Hedley

Apr 13, 2013

HEDLEY, Donald Edward March 18, 1940 April 13, 2013 Don passed away peacefully after a long struggle with numerous health issues. He is survived by his devoted daughter Lois; son Gary; grandchildren Corey, Amanda (Ross), Christopher (Kristen), Nicole and Kyle; great-granddaughter Peyton; and his brothers Bob and Dave and their families. Don will be sorely missed by many good friends...

Rose Marie Bujold

Rose Marie Bujold

Apr 12, 2013

BUJOLD, Rose Marie June 15, 1930 April 12, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Rose Marie Bujold, on April 12, 2013. She is survived by her loving children, Maurice, David (Judy), Brian (Caroline), and Jeanine; her sisters, Lena, and Frieda; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. At...

Cathrine Ross

Cathrine Ross

Apr 10, 2013

Ross, Cathrine (Cathy) October 10, 1943 – April 10, 2013Cathy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years Bill Ross; daughters Jennifer Ross (Pepsi) and Stephanie (Joe) Dobson; granddaughters Abbey, Nicole, and Kate; and many more family and friends. Cathy was born and raised in Vancouver, BC....

Mabel Eileen Gates

Mabel Eileen Gates

Apr 10, 2013

Gates, Mabel Eileen January 27, 1935 April 10, 2013Eileen Gates passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at age 78. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Thomas Gates; four children, Carol Gilson (Dan) of Calgary, Gordon Gates (Marcus) of Spokane, WA, Nathan Gates of Calgary and Greg Gates (Rebecca) of Calgary; five grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth Penrod (Dean) of...

Norman John Rushmer

Norman John Rushmer

Apr 9, 2013

RUSHMER, Norman John November 18, 1926 April 6, 2013Our father and grandfather Norman Rushmer passed away April 6, 2013 at the age of 86 years. He will be missed by his daughters Karen Rushmer and Brenda Hoddinott; his grandson Wil Rushmer; and his brother Wayne (Rosalie) Rushmer of Westbank, BC. Norman was predeceased by our mother Patricia Rushmer; his parents...

Rita Burton

Rita Burton

Apr 4, 2013

Burton, Rita October 21, 1921 – April 4, 2013Rita Burton passed away at the Rockyview Hospital on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the age of 91 years. She will be dearly missed by her four children and their families: Richard Diane Burton of Cardiff, CA, Fred and Carole Burton of Lethbridge, AB, Nonie Glen Roelofs of Coaldale, AB and Susan...

Ernest Albert Bigelow

Ernest Albert Bigelow

Apr 3, 2013

BIGELOW, Ernest Albert February 23, 1922 April 3, 2013 Ernest (Ernie) Albert Bigelow was born in Calgary, AB on February 23, 1922 and passed away on April 3, 2013 at the age of 91. He is survived by his children; Eddie (Janice) of New Westminster, Bob of Calgary, Alan (Debbie), Barb (Greg) Hickey of Calgary; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren;...

Edward Otto Martin

Edward Otto Martin

Apr 3, 2013

MARTIN, Edward Otto July 14, 1936 April 3, 2013Ed Martin passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the age of 76. He was predeceased by his wife Lynn, his parents Dan & Lydia and Brother Raymond. He will be dearly remembered by his three sons John (Valene), Richard (Nancy), and Steve; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three brothers Clarence, Dan...