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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...

Cyril Joseph Williams

Cyril Joseph Williams

Oct 18, 2023

Cyril Williams passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the age of 72 years.A Graveside Service will be held for Cyril at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Schmidt, Virgil Roger

Schmidt, Virgil Roger

Oct 17, 2023

October 16, 1937 – October 17, 2023Roger Schmidt passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the age of 86 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife Detta; three daughters Mona Schildknecht of Red Deer, Melinda Conrad of Calgary and Connie Leavens of Chestermere; two sons-in-law Chad and Adam; nine grandchildren Jessica, Jacquelyn, Christopher, Jillian, Abigail, Brett,...

William Henry Robicheau

William Henry Robicheau

Oct 17, 2023

William Robicheau passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the age of 44 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially his children, Christopher, Kayla, Gaige, Harmony and Willow. As per William’s request, There will be no formal service.

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Dorothy Mcquoid

Dorothy Mcquoid

Oct 16, 2023

Our dear Dorothy passed away October 16th, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 71 years.Dorothy is survived by her brother, Jim McQuoid (Theresa) and her sister, Marilyn Christie (Doug). Also mourning her loss are her nieces and nephews and their families: Laine Amireh (Ali, Julia and Adam); Darren McQuoid (Kobi, Lake and Kali); Jaimee Olsen (Evelyn and Ethan);...

Kelly George Bates

Kelly George Bates

Oct 14, 2023

On Saturday, October 14, 2023 Mr. Kelly George Bates, beloved husband of Alma Niro Bates of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 57 years.Kelly was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He was a truck driver for over 30 years. Driving the highways was one of his passions. Kelly adored children, particularly his nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews....

William “Willem” Mellies

William “Willem” Mellies

Oct 14, 2023

Willem Mellies passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the age of 86 years.Willem was born in the Netherlands on September 7, 1937. At age 21 he immigrated into Canada. Years later, in 1967, he returned to Holland and married Frouwiena “Winnie” Mellies. Shortly after the marriage, they moved as a family to Calgary. In 1968 Willem officially became...

Sidney Alfred Holmes

Sidney Alfred Holmes

Oct 13, 2023

Sidney Alfred Holmes passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023 at the age of 68 years. He will be dearly missed by his brother and sister in-law, Lorne and Pamela Holmes of Calgary, AB; His daughter, Sarah Joy Holmes; as well as his grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and his numerous nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his mother, Joyce Gramson;...

Douglas “Doug” Wayne Butcher

Douglas “Doug” Wayne Butcher

Oct 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to our dear dad, Douglas Wayne Butcher. Following a three-year battle with a degenerative disease, dad passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2023, with family at his side, at his residence in Walden Age Care, in Calgary, Alberta. He was 78 years of age.Doug is survived by his daughters, Deanna...

Joseph Robert William ‘Bill’ Aucoin

Joseph Robert William ‘Bill’ Aucoin

Oct 11, 2023

Bill Aucoin passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the age of 69 years.He will be lovingly and fondly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Anne; children, Misty (Dave), Aaron (Ashton), David, Shaunna (Nick) & Mary (Dakota); 12 grandchildren, Tyler, Luke, Destiny, Gerrit, Morgean, David Jr., Mara, Samantha, Victoria, Cameron, Issac & Charlotte; siblings, Jane, Bob, Susan, Dave,...

Darren Steven Sheriff

Darren Steven Sheriff

Oct 10, 2023

Darren Sheriff passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the age of 63.He will be dearly missed by his two children Angela Dawn Sheriff and Trevor Steven Sheriff (Brenda), his granddaughter Elise Sheriff, his brothers Darrell, Dave and Don, and his long time friend Toni Power.Darren was predeceased by his parents Albert Sheriff (2014), Eva Sheriff (Resch) (2002) and...

Espetore Haile Werkneh

Espetore Haile Werkneh

Oct 10, 2023

Espetore Werkneh passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the age of 57 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Espetore at Crossroads Community Association (1803 14 Ave NE, Calgary) on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 12:00 pm.Graveside Interment will take place after the funeral ceremony at Prairie Sky Cemetery (12800 100 St SE, Calgary)

Jeffrey Daniel Gray

Jeffrey Daniel Gray

Oct 9, 2023

Jeffrey Gray passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at the age of 57 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Jeffrey at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Donald George Vanderveer

Donald George Vanderveer

Oct 9, 2023

Don passed away peacefully with his family at his side on October 9, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta at the South Health Campus at age the of 86 years.Don was born on September 30, 1937 in Sarnia, Ontario. He was raised and educated in Ontario. At the age of 17 years he joined the air force and served for 5 years...

Wendi Lee Grieve

Wendi Lee Grieve

Oct 7, 2023

Wendi Grieve (nee Taylor) of Calgary, beloved wife of Bill Grieve passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the age of 64 years.She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 33 years, Bill; sons, Chris (Becca) of Calgary, AB and Lee Grieve of Okotoks, AB; their grandson, Logan; her siblings, Debbie (John) Martin of Okotoks, AB and Mike...

Glenda Gail Gillies

Glenda Gail Gillies

Oct 6, 2023

Glenda Gillies passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the age of 65 years.A Graveside Service will be held for Glenda at Taber Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

Baxter Bon Lee

Baxter Bon Lee

Oct 6, 2023

Baxter Lee passed away the morning of Friday, October 6, 2023, at the age of 62 years.He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Gillian; Aunt Lancy, Uncle Bing, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Wallace Chung Kwong Lee (February, 2021) and Phyllis Ping Lee (April, 2023).Baxter was born and raised in Calgary,...

Richard John Prowse

Richard John Prowse

Oct 3, 2023

PROWSE, Richard “RICK” JohnJuly 12, 1956 – SaskatchewanOctober 3, 2023 – Calgary, AlbertaRichard Prowse of Calgary, AB, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 peacefully in his family’s home at the age of 67 years.Richard was born in Saskatchewan, “Rick” was a Sixty Scoop Survivor. He never knew his Bio-Parents. Rick was adopted at a young age where he was...

Jerry James Olender

Jerry James Olender

Oct 3, 2023

Jerry Olender passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the age of 57 years.A Graveside Service will be held for Jerry at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 10:00 am.

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