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Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer Anderson

Aug 10, 2023

Jen’s true loves in life were obvious from the beginning. Her intense love of dogs and other animals started with her first puppy, Tiffany. Her second love was heavy metal and Hair Bands. Her bedroom walls were covered with posters, photos and clipped art pieces of her favorite bands. Her memorabilia collection would be the envy of any dedicated fan.In...

Irene Schwartz

Irene Schwartz

Aug 10, 2023

Irene Schwartz passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the age of 83 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Margaret Thomas, Georgina Chief, Frances Chief, Dennis Chief, Debbie Makay, Sandra Brant, Wade Chief, and Lisa Chief; as well as her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Irene was born in Camperville, MB on September 2, 1939. She was raised...

Panom Reath Panom

Panom Reath Panom

Aug 9, 2023

Panom, Panom ReathMay 30, 1993 – August 9, 2023Panom Panom passed away in Edmonton on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the age of 30 years.He is predeceased by his mother, Martha Nyadholi since 2007 and survived by his father, Samuel Panom; sisters, Nyajuok, Nyamal & Nyakor; nephew, Isaiah; along with extended family and friends in Canada and South Sudan.Panom was...

Vincent Michael Fitzgerald

Vincent Michael Fitzgerald

Aug 8, 2023

Vincent Fitzgerald passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at the age of 69 years.A Graveside Service will be held for Vincent at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Sonia Elsie Wonsul

Sonia Elsie Wonsul

Aug 7, 2023

Sonia Elsie Wonsul passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at the age of 82 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Connie Wonsul, Michael Glassford-Wonsul, Kimberley Hannam, and Roxane McGonigal; her grandchildren, Dawn Tomlinson, Christopher MacPherson, Clayton John MacPherson, Andrea Wonsul, Andrew Wonsul, Jonathon Wonsul, Jordan McGonigal, Taylor Riley, Madison Winkle and Mackenzie Hannam; Sonia’s siblings, Barbara...

Brian Francis La Bar

Brian Francis La Bar

Aug 6, 2023

Bryan La Bar passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the age of 81 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Bryan at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery.

Dean Kenneth Lamb

Dean Kenneth Lamb

Aug 6, 2023

Dean Lamb passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the age of 66 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his partner, Debbie Hamrlik; her children, Michelle (Mike), Shelley (Eldon), and Stacey (Zee); his grandchildren, Naomi, Nolan, Mayson, Nevada and Makenna; Dean’s siblings, Jan (Tim), Barb (Darryl), and Karyn; sister in-law, Cindy; as well as many more family members.Dean...

Grant Hunt Pilling

Grant Hunt Pilling

Aug 5, 2023

Grant Pilling passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the age of 93 years. He will be dearly missed by his children Rick Pilling (Pattie) of Cochrane, LaWana Ogden (Reid) of Calgary, and Jeffrey Pilling (Stephanie) of Auckland, New Zealand; son-in-law Brett James of Calgary; 18 grandchildren; and 26 great grandchildren. Grant is also survived by his brother Moyle...

Mary Louise Goodwin

Mary Louise Goodwin

Aug 5, 2023

Mary Goodwin passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the age of 62 years.Mary is survived by her husband, Russell; children, Mary (Michael), Russell (Chantel); grandchildren, Jamal Ricketts, Russell Everett Gallie, Lukah Chase Gallie & April Shirley Gallie; and siblings in Nova Scotia.Mary enjoyed giving her time as a bowling coach for individuals with special needs and in her...

Randy Kanatski

Randy Kanatski

Aug 4, 2023

It’s never easy to write the story of a loved one, friends life so I’ll just tell you about Randy and his interests.If you were lucky enough to call Randy your friend you had no better than him . There was no better wing man than him on a night at the club . You were always guaranteed to have...

Michael Thomas Kean

Michael Thomas Kean

Aug 4, 2023

Michael Kean passed away at his home on Friday, August 4, 2023 at the age of 72 years.Mike was born in Toronto and in 1986 moved to Calgary, Alberta. He loved sci-fi and researching his Scottish Highland heritage. He collected classic art and books that he found interesting. His tastes were eclectic and he had a passion for design and...

Maryann Louise Klacsan

Maryann Louise Klacsan

Aug 4, 2023

Maryann Klacsan, aged 71 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023 in Calgary.Maryann was born and raised in Calgary with her two brothers, Eric and Bruce.Maryann will always be remembered for her kind and loving heart and passionate spirit.Maryann’s favourite thing to do was decorate for all of the holidays. Her home was always full of the spirit...

Kevin Kohler

Kevin Kohler

Aug 3, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin Kohler on Thursday, August 4, 2023 in Edmonton, AB at the age of 29 years.Kevin was born on June 25, 1994 and was the beloved son of Schana Kohler (Garnet) and the late Sam Kohler.He is survived by his loving children, Liam, Sophia, Amelia, Xzander and Ayvah; his...

Keith Medcalf

Keith Medcalf

Aug 3, 2023

Keith Medcalf passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the age of 60 years.A Graveside Service will be held for Keith at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Ripple Anne Grainger (Née Dixon)

Ripple Anne Grainger (Née Dixon)

Aug 2, 2023

With Deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Ripple Anne Grainger (née Dixon) on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the age of 65 years. Ripple was born in Vancouver, B.C. and moved to Calgary when she was young. She was kind and compassionate and had a love of horses that she carried throughout her lifetime.She will be greatly missed...

Lily Pui Fung (Chan) Tang

Lily Pui Fung (Chan) Tang

Aug 2, 2023

Lily Pui Fung (Chan) Tang passed away the morning of August 2nd, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, a place she has called home for the past 51 years.Lily was a modern-day pioneer undaunted by the challenges that life presented, who courageously headed into unchartered waters with her husband, Samuel, searching for and successfully building a better life for the next generation(s).Lily...

Donald Arthur Hanson

Donald Arthur Hanson

Jul 31, 2023

Donald Hanson passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at the age of 90 years. Donald was born in Dalesboro, Saskatchewan and lived in Calgary most of his life. Over his lifetime he owned and enjoyed horses and always was proud of his vehicles. He followed rodeo, hockey and football. He was a die-hard Saskatchewan Roughriders fan and wouldn’t miss...

Corinne “Corey” Janet Whitmore

Corinne “Corey” Janet Whitmore

Jul 31, 2023

Corey Whitmore passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at the age of 71 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Michell Kennedy of Fort McMurray, AB; grandchildren Joshua (Tasha), Emerson and Jaimeson; Sister Renee Bueckert of Nanaimo, BC; numerous nieces and nephews; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Fred Whitmore, sons...

Christopher Henry Griffiths

Christopher Henry Griffiths

Jul 30, 2023

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Christopher Griffiths on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 41.Christopher was born in Calgary, Alberta. He graduated with honours from William Aberhart High School and was a member of the school’s championship title winning football team. He then went on to attend the University of Alberta as...

Trevor Lloyd Lewis

Trevor Lloyd Lewis

Jul 30, 2023

Trevor Lewis passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the age of 78 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Dawnette Lewis, Tanya Wilson and Nicole Ahmed; son-in-law Aly Ahmed; grandchildren Leyla Ahmed, Karam Ahmed, Tavia Ross, Locklyn Steel and Kristoff Lewis; god-son Michael Barrett; sister Lorna Silvera; brother Lyval Jackson; nieces, Rosemarie Williams, Jane Brown, Michelle...