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Eugene Clarence Both

Eugene Clarence Both

Mar 17, 2023

Eugene Both passed away on Friday March 17, 2023 at the age of 88 years.He was born in Golden Prairie, SK to Maximilien and Agnes (nee Miller).Eugene is survived by his children, nieces, nephews and extended family.Graveside interment will take place at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Othen, Harold “Sandy” Alexander

Othen, Harold “Sandy” Alexander

Mar 16, 2023

Harold “Sandy” Othen passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the age of 73 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Ken (Estele), Edward (Sharon), Ian, David, and Jeannie (Anton) as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Sandy’s greatest pleasures were spending time with his family and enjoying the great outdoors. He had a warm heart towards everyone...

Esther Jewel Akin

Esther Jewel Akin

Mar 16, 2023

Esther Jewel Akin went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 16, 2023, after a long illness.Esther was born on March 7, 1933 in White Cloud, Michigan. She is survived by her daughter, Lynda Bauer of Calgary, her son, Stephen (Shirley) of Georgia; and grandchildren, Matthew of New Zealand, Christina, and Joshua of Calgary....

John Paul French

John Paul French

Mar 14, 2023

It is with great sadness and sorrow to announce that John Paul French passed away at the Mayfair Care Center on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the age of 70 years.Paul was born in Montreal on January 16, 1953. He later moved to Vancouver in his early twenties; where he met his wife Jane. Paul worked in the construction industry...

Wallace Garth Leavitt

Wallace Garth Leavitt

Mar 14, 2023

Garth Leavitt passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the age of 81 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his five daughters, Karen (Richard) Phillips of Vauxhall, AB, Shauna Leavitt, of Calgary, AB, Mary (Kevin) Fleming, of Innisfail, AB, Cindy Leavitt, of Red Deer, AB, and Lisa (Wayne) Smith, of Stettler, AB; wife Carol (nee Smith); twelve grandchildren;...

Diana Jean Mansell

Diana Jean Mansell

Mar 12, 2023

Diana Jean Mansell, RN, PhD, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023. She is survived by her children Diana (Eric) and Will (Venessa); her grandchildren Megan (Luke), Max (Beth), Sydney, Matias, Shannon, Tomas; her sister Peggy, and her nieces Stephanie (Trevor), Sharon (David), and Jennifer (Paul).For all that knew Diana, she was a nurse through and through, even traveling to...

Marnie Luise Olshewski

Marnie Luise Olshewski

Mar 11, 2023

Marnie Olshewski passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the age of 44 years. She was born in Kamsack, SK and moved to Calgary in 1988 with her parents and brother. She will be dearly missed by her children, Phineaus and Aurora; mother, Marylou; brother, Devin (Danielle); grandfather, Fritz; nieces and nephew, McKenna, Mila, Joshua, and Julia; and extended...

Makol Ater Shadrak

Makol Ater Shadrak

Mar 11, 2023

Makol Ater Shadrak Passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.A Visitation will take place at Pierson’s Funeral Service Chapel, 4121 – 17 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB on Friday, March 31, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m.A Funeral Service will take place at Pierson’s Funeral Service Chapel, 4121 – 17 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB on Friday, March 31, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.A Graveside...

Arlene Evelyn Bard (Nee Belfour)

Arlene Evelyn Bard (Nee Belfour)

Mar 10, 2023

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Arlene Bard at the age of 85 years, after a battle with Alzheimer’s. She is lovingly remembered by Wayne, her husband of 63 years; two daughters, Diana Burtts (Scott) and Laurine Limoges (Sean); 3 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Steven and Samantha; 2 great-grandchildren, Emery and Lucas; two brothers, Raymond Belfour (Debbie), and...

Cherie Dawn Holt

Cherie Dawn Holt

Mar 10, 2023

Cherie Holt passed away on Friday March 10, 2023 at the age of 60 years.She is survived by her siblings, Trevor (Sandra) Holt, Brent Holt &Troy (Liliana) Holt; niece and nephews, Mitchell, Larissa and Ryan; as well as her furry buddy, Bentley. Cherie was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Rosanne.Cherie grew up in Calgary and worked as a retail...

Vincent Carmen Holloway

Vincent Carmen Holloway

Mar 7, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Vincent Holloway announce his passing on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 59 years.He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his children, Robert, Linsey, Victoria, Vincent, Ivan, Herbert and Mason; his grandchildren, Colton, Lukas, Layla and Charlotte; sisters, Barb, Brenda, Robin (Reg), Charlene (Todd), Maggie...

Wallace Brent Steed

Wallace Brent Steed

Mar 5, 2023

It is with great sorrow and bittersweet gladness that we announce the peaceful passing of Wallace Brent Steed on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the age of 76 years.Wallace, Affectionately know as “Wally” to those who knew him was many things to the people that loved him. A devoted, Caring and loving husband to his wife, Karen. He was an...

Marie Alexson

Marie Alexson

Mar 4, 2023

Marie Alexson of Calgary, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the age of 69 years.Marie will be lovingly remembered by her children, Julia Alexson, Michael William Mallich (Kristine Geng), all of Calgary; granddaughter, Kaylee Geng; brother, Alex Korecky of Calgary; nieces, Helen Alexson, Nina Collier (Jason Collier), all of Calgary; and nephews, David Alexson, Sasha Korecky both...

Robert Allen Darichuk

Robert Allen Darichuk

Mar 3, 2023

Rob “Ropie” Darichuk passed away along with his daughter Madison on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the age of 58 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his sisters Kathy (Mike) and Mary (Jim); brother Rick (Michelle); nephews Danny, Chris and Derek; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Annelisa & George.Rob was born and...

Madison Katelynn Darichuk

Madison Katelynn Darichuk

Mar 3, 2023

Maddy “Tomato” Darichuk passed away along with her father Robert on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the age of 23 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother Theresa; five siblings; aunts Kathy (Mike) and Mary (Jim); uncles Winston and Rick (Michelle); and many more family and friends.Maddy was born and raised in Calgary. She was a ray of...

Gerald Thomas Lafont

Gerald Thomas Lafont

Feb 27, 2023

On Monday February 27, 2023, Mr. Gerald Thomas Adrian Lafont of Calgary, Alberta, husband to the late Catharine {Fisher}Lafont passed away at the age of 63 years old.Gerry’s love of the outdoors began with boy scouts, family camping trips and fishing with his family from a very young age. This passion grew as Gerry became a father and grandfather. Gerry...

Randall Inigo-Jones

Randall Inigo-Jones

Feb 26, 2023

Randy Inigo-Jones passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at the age of 65.He will be remembered by his family, his brother Terry (Karmjit) Inigo-Jones of Calgary; his brother Tony (Valerie) Inigo-Jones, of England, and their children Katy and Clare. He is predeceased by his sister Melanie Johnson of England, who passed away on Jan. 2, 2023, but will be...

Delbert Opeña Orpia

Delbert Opeña Orpia

Feb 26, 2023

On Sunday, February 26, 2023 Mr. Delbert Orpia, of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 38 years after a battle with cancer.Delbert, the only son of four siblings, was born in the Philippines. He was a very happy and curious boy that was always active. Delbert attended college and received his diploma in Electronics Technology. He worked with...

Katrina Pierson

Katrina Pierson

Feb 23, 2023

Katrina was born in Edmonton, AB, raised in Fort McMurray. After high school lived in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver. Katrina finally moved back to Calgary to be with family last year.A Funeral Service will be held for Katrina at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

Mildred Nesbitt ( Nee Henhawk)

Mildred Nesbitt ( Nee Henhawk)

Feb 23, 2023

Mildred Nesbitt ( Nee Henhawk) passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the age of 86 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, David ( Shawn) of Colorado, USA, Thelma (John) of Red Deer, AB, Donald (Nohelia) of Ohsweken, ON, Paul ( Dianne) of Calgary, AB and George (Tammy) of Enderby, BC; and her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

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