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Richard James Tees

Richard James Tees

Aug 28, 2022

With profound sadness, the family of Richard James Tees would like to announce his sudden passing on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Richard was born to Gregor Donald Tees and Wenonah Eleanor Tees (née Thomson) in Victoria, British Columbia on September 22, 1957.Richard was loved by all he met throughout his life, he will be remembered by his daughter, Sarah Weedon;...

Lafrance, Gerald Jeffrey “Jeff”

Lafrance, Gerald Jeffrey “Jeff”

Aug 28, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce our dearly beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, uncle, cousin, stepfather and friend, Gerald Jeffrey LaFrance, passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Siksika Elder’s Lodge on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the age of 85 years.Jeffrey was born at the Blackfoot Hospital on February 14, 1937 and...

Garry Peter Morrison

Garry Peter Morrison

Aug 27, 2022

Garry Morrison passed away peacefully in his home in Calgary on Saturday, August 27 at the age of 73.Garry was raised in Shellmouth, Manitoba where he developed a lifelong love of animals, nature and sports.  From a young age he was quick to share his humour, joyfulness and cheer with all.  He is predeceased by his parents Albert and Dora...

Vern Otto Jorgensen

Vern Otto Jorgensen

Aug 26, 2022

On Friday, August 26, 2022 Mr. Vern Otto Jorgensen of Calgary, Alberta passed away at home surrounded by his family at the age of 86 years.Vern was born at home at Makepeace, Alberta on January 31, 1936. He was a welder by trade and a jack of all trades. Vern traveled extensively for work and pleasure.Vern leaves behind five children,...

Donald “Don” Steven Syroid

Donald “Don” Steven Syroid

Aug 25, 2022

With great sadness we announce the passing of Cpl. (retired) Donald “Don” Steven Syroid on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 69.Don was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and lived in Calgary at the time of his passing.Don was a proud military veteran who served his country for over twenty years with the Canadian Armed Forces....

Walter Werner Haessel

Walter Werner Haessel

Aug 22, 2022

It is with sadness and joy that the family of Walter Haessel announces his passing on August 22, 2022, at 81 years, after enduring Alzheimer’s Disease for the past several years. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years Ann; their two sons Dale and Roger Haessel, both of Calgary; his sister, Annabelle Wimmer (Herb), their son Brian, all of...

Lennox Lester Martindale

Lennox Lester Martindale

Aug 21, 2022

Lenox Martindale passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the age of 79 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Lenox at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery.

Nadine Elizabeth Powder

Nadine Elizabeth Powder

Aug 20, 2022

On Saturday, August 20, 2022 Nadine Elizabeth Powder of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 39 years.Nadine was an outgoing person, full of life, and loved by many.Nadine is the loving mother of six children Brandon Michael Powder of Calgary, Madison Destiny Nadine Joyce Pfau of Ponoka, Alberta, Richard Kenneth Funk of Calgary, Tyler George Powder of Calgary,...

Hope Loraine Gabriel

Hope Loraine Gabriel

Aug 20, 2022

On Saturday, August 20, 2022, Mrs. Hope Loraine Gabriel Bennett, beloved wife of Leopold Bennett of Calgary, Alberta passed away suddenly at the age of 76 years.Hope was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick to Marion and Walter Gabriel and a proud member of St. Mary’s First Nation. Hope was also a very proud mother of three children. She found and...

Joao Manuel Sousa

Joao Manuel Sousa

Aug 18, 2022

Joao Sousa passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the age of 61 years.Joao ‘John’ was born in Sao Miguel Azores in Portugal. When he was 19, he moved to Canada to join his soon-to-be wife, Maria. Joao and Maria married shortly after his arrival in Canada and went on to have two daughters. He worked for many years...

Dr. Raymond William Lamontagne, Ph.D.

Dr. Raymond William Lamontagne, Ph.D.

Aug 18, 2022

Raymond Lamontagne passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the age of 44 years. Raymond will be dearly missed by his partner of 7 years Theresa Weller of Calgary; his mother and step-father Sharon & Mitchell Gunter of Fulshear, TX; his father Raymond E. Lamontagne; and grandmother Eileen Romanycia of Cabri, SK. Raymond is also survived by his...

Deng Nouat Agoa Bol

Deng Nouat Agoa Bol

Aug 15, 2022

Deng Bol passed away on Monday August 15, 2022 at the age of 42 years.Visitation for Deng will take place at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Friday September 9, 2022 from 6:00pm – 8:30pmA Funeral Service will be held also at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 10:00 am.Graveside Service...

Delaney Callissa Coral Perreault

Delaney Callissa Coral Perreault

Aug 15, 2022

Delaney was suddenly taken from us on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the age of 24. She will be dearly missed by her parents, Coral and Ellis Bottle; brother Ellis-J; grandparents Margaret and Francis Choken, Lynda Bottle; aunts and uncles Jackie, Kenny, Shirley, Crystal (Rene), Elvis (Shannon), Aaron (Catalina), Jessica (Devon), Hans, Patrick, Vida, Diane (Bryan), Thomas; and extended family...

Donald Eugene Lalumiere

Donald Eugene Lalumiere

Aug 15, 2022

Donald LaLumiere passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the age of 77 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons Trevor LaLumiere of Calgary, AB, and Scott (Bobbi) LaLumiere of Courtenay, BC; granddaughters Sierra and Kathleen; 3 sisters; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Yvonne LaLumiere.Donald was born and raised in...

Christopher William Mathie

Christopher William Mathie

Aug 14, 2022

Christopher William Mathie , age 35, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta.Chris leaves behind his two children, Brylynn and McKenna Mathie; his father Russell Mathie; mother Marlene Fidler; stepmother Marcie Graham; brother Michael (Amber) Mathie; sister Brittanie (Michel) Chabot; uncles, Tim(Cheri) Mathie and John Mathie; nieces Mariah and Madalyn; nephews, Hayden, Harrison, Michael Jr. Dayton and...

Sheila Isabel Rolfe

Sheila Isabel Rolfe

Aug 13, 2022

Sheila Rolfe passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the age of 62 years.Sheila is survived by her children, Clifford Rolfe, Leilani Corpe & Eric Delisle; six grandchildren, Kayla, Leilan, Aidan, Eelicia, Ellix, Ripley; and one great grandchild on the way! Sheila is also survived by seven siblings, Evelyn, John, James, Allen, Mary, Mark & Carol, along with many...

Emelee Marchant (Nee Chalmovansky)

Emelee Marchant (Nee Chalmovansky)

Aug 11, 2022

Marchant, Emelee (nee Chalmovansky)September 17, 1930 – August 11, 2022Emelee Marchant passed away in Airdrie on August 11, 2022.She is survived by her children, Diane (Jim) Breisch of Lubbock, Texas, Delcene (Russ) Fletcher of Rockyview County, Alberta & Leanna Marchant of Foothills County, Alberta; six grandchildren, Alicia (James) Hinkle of Charlestown, West Virginia, Cynthia Breisch of Lubbock, Texas, Garrett (Theresa)...

Derrick J. Searle

Derrick J. Searle

Aug 11, 2022

Derrick Searle passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 71 years.Derrick is predeceased by his wife, Rose and survived by his son, Christopher; daughter, Nicole; two grandchildren, Katie & Charlie; and sisters, Frances & Linda.Derrick was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland before relocating to Calgary. He worked for many years as an electrician for...

Naima Haidar Upal

Naima Haidar Upal

Aug 11, 2022

With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Respected Naima Upal Sahiba, who submitted to the will of God on August 11th, 2022 peacefully during her sleep while at her home in Calgary, Canada at the age of 77.إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَSurely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return. [2:157]يَا أَيَّتُهَا النَّفْسُ الْمُطْمَئِنَّة ارْجِعِي إِلَىٰ...

Helen Ann Braa

Helen Ann Braa

Aug 9, 2022

Helen, beloved sister, aunt, and cousin passed away peacefully, at the age of 78 years, on Tuesday, August 9 after a brief illness. Helen is remembered with much love by her sister Linda (Ken) of Calgary and their children Stephanie, Stephen and Geoffrey, and by her brother David (Joan) of Nanaimo and their children Addison and Kathleen and by her...

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