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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,...

Joshua Feliciano Fragata

Joshua Feliciano Fragata

Feb 20, 2023

Joshua Fragata passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the age of 27 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Helena and Ezequiel Fragata; His grandparents, Natalia Feliciano and Fernanda Trindade; Joshua’s uncles, Joao De Deus (Lucia) Fragata and Paulo Fragata; his god mother, Maria Lourdes Melo( Jose Manuel) ; as well as his cousins, great-aunts and...

Carl Martin Carmen Ranger

Carl Martin Carmen Ranger

Feb 19, 2023

On Sunday, February 19, 2023 Mr. Carl Ranger of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 42 years.Carl was a hardworking handsome man who never liked to quit. He loved spending hours playing Pool. Though Carl was strong minded and tough, he had to battle many demons. With that being said he managed to keep his head up very...

George Wilfred Peterson

George Wilfred Peterson

Feb 19, 2023

George Wilfred Peterson, dedicated husband, father and loving grandfather passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. He was 69 years old.George was born in Selkirk, Manitoba on September 21, 1953 where he grew up in a small home near the Red River. As a young man he trained to be a draftsman...

Holly Sherwood

Holly Sherwood

Feb 18, 2023

Holly Sherwood (Ruby Mae Minor) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, February 18th, 2023.Holly was born May 21, 1930, at home in Illion, New York.She was predeceased by her husband Melvin C. Sherwood, her father Mervyn Minor, mother Ethel Hutchinson, stepfather Ernie Hutchinson, and brother Alva Hutchinson.After Melvin retired from the Royal Canadian Airforce, Holly and Mel settled...

Charles William Bateman

Charles William Bateman

Feb 17, 2023

Charles Bateman passed away on Friday February 17, 2023 at the age of 93 years.Charles will be lovingly remembered by his children, Theresa (Peter) Buur & Rick Bateman; siblings, Edna Wick, Donna (Dave) Torrance, Jean Styler, Dorothy Bateman (Ron Jones), Carolyn (Ingemar) Bjornson, Wayne (Leanne) Bateman.Charles is predeceased by his wife of 44 years at the time of her passing,...

Richard Joseph Nienaber

Richard Joseph Nienaber

Feb 17, 2023

Richard Nienaber passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at the age of 69 years.Rick will be lovingly remembered by his children, Regan (Gavin), Scot (Dawna) & Matthew (Melissa); grandchildren, Bradley, Sienna, Leighton, Hudson, Barrett, Asher, Amelia & Rowan. He is predeceased by his wife, Donna Lynn.Rick was born in Humboldt, SK to John and Johanna Nienaber. He came from...

Kevin Michael Conlon

Kevin Michael Conlon

Feb 16, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Kevin Michael Conlon announce the peaceful passing of a beloved spouse, brother and friend. He was surrounded by love and friendship.Predeceased by parents Valentine Marie Conlon (Kapush) in 1987 and Don Lewis Conlon in 2021, Kevin will be sadly and forever missed by his devoted spouse Carmel Andrews; brother Kelly Conlon...

Sandra Annette Macewen

Sandra Annette Macewen

Feb 16, 2023

Sandra Annette MacEwen, 78, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2023.She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, David MacEwen; her children, Scott (Tasha), Craig (Jennifer) and Robyn (Brian); her grandchildren, Jordan, Noah, Ashtyn, Connor, Gracelyn, and Wyatt; and her sister, Christine. Sandra was predeceased by her father, Melvin Clisby in 1944;...

Linda Lenore Heninger

Linda Lenore Heninger

Feb 16, 2023

Linda Lenore Heninger passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the age of 92 years. She is survived by her son Eugene Heninger; daughter Donna Rose; grand-daughter Rachel Swanson (Bob) of North Dakota; and four great-grandchildren. Linda was predeceased by her husband Raymond Heninger in 1985; three step-children Darryl, Colin and Gillian; and all of her siblings Marie Gardiyash,...

Larry Dale Falconer

Larry Dale Falconer

Feb 15, 2023

On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Mr. Larry Dale Falconer of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 67 years.Larry is survived by his children Craig Falconer and Travis Falconer, both of Victoria , British Columbia; and his siblings Wes Falconer of Calgary, Chris Rutledge of Victoria, Carolynn Walker of Lake Cowichan, British Columbia. Larry was predeceased by his brother...

Barrie Joseph Secord

Barrie Joseph Secord

Feb 13, 2023

It is with broken hearts that our family announces the passing of our beloved Barrie Joseph Secord. Barrie was born on September 26, 1989 at 4:33 am and passed away peacefully in his mother’s loving arms at 7:50 pm on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the age of 33 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Annetta Secord...

Robert Newhook

Robert Newhook

Feb 13, 2023

Robert Newhook passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the age of 61 years. He will be lovingly remembered by the love of his life, Sylvia Newhook of Calgary,AB; his children, Natasha (Rob Olafson) and Shane (Brittney Bartuccio) Newhook of Calgary, AB; his grandchildren, Jaiden, Shaelyn, Keenan and Breanne Newhook of Calgary, AB; Robert’s siblings, Barbra Hollett of New...

Swanson, Irvin Wesley

Swanson, Irvin Wesley

Feb 13, 2023

Irvin Swanson, beloved husband of Penny, passed away peacefully at dawn on February 13, 2023 in Vulcan, AB. He is survived by his wife Penny, daughters Shauna (Aldo), Shari (Dave), grandchildren Kaitlin & Kristian and Penny’s daughters Nina (Laurie), Caroline (Sean), Donna (Gary). Together they had 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, all of who miss him dearly. He was...

Gloria Lois Marie Beaton

Gloria Lois Marie Beaton

Feb 11, 2023

Gloria Beaton passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, February 11, 2023 with her best friend and companion John Scharmer by her side. Gloria was born in Kingston, Ontario and raised on a hobby farm on Highway 15 that backed onto the Rideau Canal. As a child, she loved feeding her wild pets right out of her hand, including skunks...