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Hezerine Zeta Lawson – Cooke

Hezerine Zeta Lawson – Cooke

May 23, 2023

Hezerine Cooke passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the age of 79 years.Hezerine Zeta Lawson Cooke, affectionately known as “Cons,” assumed various roles and titles throughout her life. She was a cherished daughter, dedicated educator, loving wife, nurturing mother, devoted sister in Christ, loyal friend, acquaintance, and much more. Born on January 9, 1944, in the rural community...

Irene Jones

Irene Jones

May 21, 2023

Irene Margaret Eleonore Jones (nee Wanlin), passed away in her sleep in the early morning of Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the age of 85 years.Irene was born on June 23, 1937 in Kincaid, SK. She was predeceased by her parents, Two sisters, her son, son-in law, a niece and some beloved aunts.Irene will be dearly missed by her two...

Kenneth Arthur Luedemann

Kenneth Arthur Luedemann

May 15, 2023

Ken Luedemann passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the age of 61 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Valentine Luedemann; sister Valerie Weseen (Ed), and their sons Nick and Kyle; brothers Bob Luedemann, Carey Luedemann (Teresa) and Peter Luedemann; several nieces and nephews; closest friend Mike Chartrand; and many more family and friends. He was...

Maria Miguez

Maria Miguez

May 14, 2023

Maria Miguez passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the age of 96 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Luisa Taylor, Leonardo Miguez (Margaret) and Greg Miguez; grandchildren Gene Taylor (Lynda), Anita Taylor (Gord), Brendon Taylor, Blake Miguez (Jennifer), Linda Miguez, Teresa Miguez (Jose), Lisa Miguez (Teresa), Greg Miguez Jr and Melissa Miguez ; several great...

Gerhard Ernest Plattner

Gerhard Ernest Plattner

May 14, 2023

Gerhard Plattner passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the age of 76 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years Lois; step-daughters Lynn Koch and Paula (Chad) Wiseman; daughter-in-law Nellie Plattner; grandchildren Matthew, Paul, Trinity, Evan, Karlie, and Alysha; brother Josef (Herta) Plattner, of Austria; great grandson Hudson; nephews Stephen Plattner and Martin Plattner,...

John Derryll Boss

John Derryll Boss

May 13, 2023

J. Derryll Boss passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the age of 75 years.Derryll is survived by a daughter Jacki Boss of Freeport, Bahamas; son Darren Boss (Joy) of Calgary; and granddaughter, Raven. He is also survived by a brother Ian Boss of Napa Valley, California; and two sisters Marilyn Jenkinson (Dwight) of Sundre, AB and Avril Boss...

Taycen Caid Ephraim Beaver

Taycen Caid Ephraim Beaver

May 10, 2023

It is with great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, we announce the sudden passing of Taycen Caid Ephraim Beaver who returned to our creator on Wednesday May 10, 2023, at the age of 21 years.Taycen was an adventurous, humble, brave, caring, and unimaginably generous person. He had a sense of humor and was very protective of his sisters. He regularly reminded...

Carmen “Andraya” Henrie

Carmen “Andraya” Henrie

May 10, 2023

Carmen Andraya Henrie passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023 at the tender age of 36, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Bradley Henrie and daughter Constance Henrie. Andraya is also survived by her parents, Alfie and Ann Di Pasquale, her sisters Alecia Di Pasquale (Dan Earby) and sweet little niece Olivia, and...

Bradley, Paul Douglas

Bradley, Paul Douglas

May 9, 2023

Paul Bradley passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the age of 45 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lora; children, Jessica, Megan, Nicole (Jarod), and Ryan; grandchildren Jonathan, Kyile, Brittany, Kayden, Ryder, Elijah, Maverick, Miika, and Brody; father, Paul Douglas Bradley Sr.; brother, Patrik Bradley; in-laws, Don and Dianna Lepitski; best friend Manny “Money”; and...

Erzsebet “Elizabeth” Dvorak (Nee Makkai)

Erzsebet “Elizabeth” Dvorak (Nee Makkai)

May 8, 2023

Elizabeth Dvorak passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the age of 79 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Judy (John) Fingas; grandsons Jesse and Shayne; brother Sandor; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Tibor and son Ted.

Elizabeth was born in Czepel, Hungary in 1957 during the Hungarian Revolution. The...

Kirk Brandon Slater

Kirk Brandon Slater

May 8, 2023

Kirk was born in Prince Albert Saskatchewan on September 17, 1961 and passed away on May 8, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 61 years. Kirk was the eldest of 3 children. Kirk met the love of his life, Grace through correspondence with letters. They were married in the Philippines on May 12, 1995. They made their life...

Verlin Curtis Poucette (Watâga_Othmâga Mâni – Grizzly Walking In The Valley)

Verlin Curtis Poucette (Watâga_Othmâga Mâni – Grizzly Walking In The Valley)

May 7, 2023

It’s with great sadness that the Family of Verlin announce his passing on Sunday, May 7, 2023.Due to his kind heart and friendly nature Verlin lived his life to the fullest. Verlin was an avid player in baseball, hockey, and eight ball pool. In his adolescent and early adult years, he participated in the sport of Rodeo as a team...

Elena Cabungcal Nacua

Elena Cabungcal Nacua

May 7, 2023

Elena Cabungcal Nacua peacefully passed away on May 7, 2023. She was born on March 22, 1942 and was married to Paulino Nacua. Together they raised four wonderful children who made them grandparents of eight.Elena had lived a wonderful life. Known to her loved ones as Helen, she was a Christian, a loving wife, and a wonderful mother. When her...

Robert Lee Allen Schwartz

Robert Lee Allen Schwartz

May 5, 2023

Robert Schwartz passed away on Friday May 5, 2023 at the age of 76 years.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Vivian; daughter, Jackie; son, R. Shanne; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.A private family gathering will take place.Robert’s final resting place will be at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery.

Janice Ashworth

Janice Ashworth

May 4, 2023

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Janice Ashworth on May 4th at the age of 52 years.Janice was born in Red Deer, to James and Helen Ashworth, and grew up just outside of town in an idyllic setting on her family acreage. Janice absolutely loved growing up with her younger brother Derrick on the acreage....

Alasdair Fergusson

Alasdair Fergusson

May 4, 2023

Alasdair Fergusson, born in Glasgow, Scotland, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the age of 78 years of complications from dementia. His distressing decline during more than 4 weeks in the Peter Lougheed Centre was watched with sadness by Helen Isaac, his wife of almost 32 years, who visited him every day. The doctors on Unit 53 were...

Jasmine Karissa Marie Healey-Bearspaw

Jasmine Karissa Marie Healey-Bearspaw

May 2, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Mother, Sister, Niece, and Granddaughter Jasmine Karissa Marie Healy-Bearspaw. Jasmine left this world on May 2, 2023, at the age of 32, to start her journey to the Sandhills.Jasmine was born on a snowy, cold day on December 27, 1990. She was a shining...

Harlan Ingwall Sundal

Harlan Ingwall Sundal

May 2, 2023

Harlan Ingwall Sundal, 85, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, surrounded by family in Calgary, Alberta.He was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on April 16, 1938, to Ingwall and Gladys Sundal. He was raised in a loving home with two sisters and one brother and was 10 years old when the family moved to Red Deer, Alberta. As a teenager,...

Grayson Cole Prather

Grayson Cole Prather

May 1, 2023

Grayson Prather was born on September 9, 2004 in Calgary, Alberta and passed away following a tragic climbing accident at the age of 18 years on May 1, 2023. He was a cherished son, brother, grandson, friend and a young man with a bright future. He was a curious, mischievous and delightful boy, a busy, kind, thoughtful, and enthusiastic youth...

Richard White

Richard White

May 1, 2023

Richard White passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the age of 67 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Bernard (Ann) White, Laura Fleming, and David ( Donna) White; as well as his nieces and nephews. Richard was born to Florence and Bernard White. He was born raised in Calgary and was a true Calgarian. Richard...