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Truong Thi Hanh Thong

Truong Thi Hanh Thong

Feb 19, 2025

On Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Truong Thi Hanh Thong, beloved wife of the late Nguyen Van De of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 91 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to an evening of visitation, prayer, and tributes from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Pierson's Funeral Service Ltd., 4121 - 17 Avenue...

Patrick Michael McEvoy

Patrick Michael McEvoy

Feb 19, 2025

Patrick McEvoy passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the age of 66 years. 

A Graveside Service will be held for Patrick at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:30 am.

Penn Wong

Penn Wong

Feb 19, 2025

Born on March 9, 1938 in Bak Sa (白沙), Toishan, Guangdong, China, Penn Wong was the youngest of three children. He was predeceased by his sister, Jenny Mar (née Wong), her husband Harry Mar, his brother Chew Wing Wong, and his wife Anna Wong. Penn was also predeceased by his mother, Chen Tung Wong, and father, Jack Wong.

At the age...

Allison Mary Cheshire (née Tonkinson)

Allison Mary Cheshire (née Tonkinson)

Feb 18, 2025

With deep, deep sadness and utterly devastated hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Allison Mary Cheshire (née Tonkinson) on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 57 years. 

Allison Mary Cheshire (née Tonkinson) born on June 26, 1967 in the Riverside area of Southern California to the loving incredible couple of mother, Eva Marshall (04/03/1929) of Liverpool England, U.K.,...

Yeth Mann

Yeth Mann

Feb 18, 2025

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Yeth Mann, beloved wife of the late of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 66 years.

Yeth was born in the town of Kampongchanang, Cambodia. She was the oldest of six siblings. At age 25 Yeth married her husband Ngoy Khun. They escaped the Khmer Rogue genocide by fleeing to Thailand. Seeking asylum at...

John Michael Lovasz

John Michael Lovasz

Feb 18, 2025

John “Johnny” Lovasz passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the age of 52 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Jade Lovasz (Mack); mother Anna Lovasz; brother Joe (Mary) Lovasz; nieces and nephews including Christine, the little sister he never wanted; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his father John and...

Giancarla Vettori

Giancarla Vettori

Feb 15, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Giancarla, our cherished mother and Nonna, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 85.

Carla was born in Conegliano,Treviso, Italy, on August 31, 1939, to Pietro and Rosa Carobolante. She grew up in Italy, surrounded by the beauty of her homeland, until the...

Helen Fung Lee

Helen Fung Lee

Feb 13, 2025

Helen Lee passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the age of 78 years.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Fung Lee on Thursday, February 13, 2025, a loving sister, dedicated educator, and a kind and caring soul. Helen was the middle child of three sisters and lived a life filled with quiet strength,...

Bradley Trevor Johnson

Bradley Trevor Johnson

Feb 13, 2025

Bradley Johnson passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the age of 71 years.

A Graveside Service will be held for Bradley at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:00 am.

Maria Grazia Buchwald

Maria Grazia Buchwald

Feb 13, 2025

Maria Grazia Buchwald (nee Barsi), entered into eternal peace on Thursday, February 13, 2025. 

A child of God was born to Anna and Fulvio Barsi on December 20, 1938. Her parents, brother Marino, daughter Michelle, grandson Joeseph and beloved Robert McGregor are waiting to welcome her home. Many remain to honor her memory, her cherished daughters and their families: Dawn (Tim),...

Joanne Conlan (Nee Finnigen)

Joanne Conlan (Nee Finnigen)

Feb 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joanne Conlan , who peacefully left this world on Thursday Feb 13, 2025, after a short battle with cancer at the age of 88 years. 

 Joanne (AKA Joanie baby) was born March 3, 1936, in Glasgow, Scotland. Joanne is survived by her three children, Andrew (Amy), Isabella (David), and Tanya...

Jessica Marie McGaughey

Jessica Marie McGaughey

Feb 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jessica Marie McGaughey, who left us suddenly, intensely, and traumatically on February 11, 2025, at the age of 31. Born on February 22, 1993, in Calgary, Alberta, Jessica’s life was marked by her strength, resilience, and deep love for both animals and people.

Jessica was born with Noonan Syndrome, a...

Christine Elizabeth Wickenheiser

Christine Elizabeth Wickenheiser

Feb 10, 2025

Christine Wickenheiser passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the age of 74 years. 

Funeral Services will be announced at a later date.

James Robert Graver

James Robert Graver

Feb 7, 2025

James Robert "Bob"  Graver, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 69. Born on July 31, 1955, in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, James led a life marked by hard work, and dedication, especially to his faith and belief in God.

Throughout his varied career, James wore many hats: he was a nurse, farmer, truck driver, and a...

Kristy Lynn Dickson

Kristy Lynn Dickson

Feb 7, 2025

Kristy Dickson passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the age of 46 years. 

A Graveside Service will be held for Kristy at Rockyview Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:00 am.

Catharina Karin Borsboom

Catharina Karin Borsboom

Feb 7, 2025

Catharina Borsboom passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the age of 59 years. 

A Graveside Service will be held for Catharina at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

Tambi Ann Winegarden

Tambi Ann Winegarden

Feb 6, 2025

Tambi Winegarden passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the age of 63 years.

A Graveside Service will be held for Tambi at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00 am.

Deborah Lynn Fritzler (née Lutes)

Deborah Lynn Fritzler (née Lutes)

Feb 5, 2025

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Deborah Lynn Fritzler on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 58. 

The youngest of five children born to Victor and Mabel Lutes and was raised in Calgary, Alberta. Throughout her life, Deborah embodied hard work, dedication, and love for her family. After attending Career College right out of...

David Gordon Atfield

David Gordon Atfield

Feb 5, 2025

Lovingly Remembered

David Gordon Atfield was born to Edward & Etta (Dolly) Atfield on June 6th 1931. He passed away on February 5th 2025. David was one of seven siblings and was the last of them to take this journey. David was married to Jennie Lou “Jeanie” Tripp on March 21st 1953. She passed on September 26th 2001. They lived an...

Goro Yamada

Goro Yamada

Feb 4, 2025

Goro Yamada passed away peacefully in his sleep on the afternoon of February 4, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 89. Born on January 3, 1936, in Anjo, Japan, he was the beloved son of Jinichi and Iwa Yamada. He grew up in Okazaki, near Nagoya, as the fourth of seven children. As a boy, he loved fishing...