Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Richard “Dick” Farraway
Dec 29, 2022
Richard Farraway passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 95 years old.Richard will be dearly missed by his four children, Jo-Ann Newall (John), Kris Farraway, David Farraway (Krista) and Sara-Lynn Farraway (Paul) ; Six grandchildren, Jason, Karly, Kyle, Stevie-Lynn, Zachary and Samuel; twelve great-grandchildren; his brother Tom Farraway (Mary); and a large extended family. He was predeceased by...
Brent Reeves
Dec 29, 2022
Brent Reeves passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the age of 64 years.Brent was a devoted husband, beloved father and step father, loving brother, proud uncle and a great friend. He was born in Chatham ON, to Norma and Leonard Reeves. He later moved to Calgary AB, with his family where he met his wife...
William “Billy” Alexander Grant Herkimer
Dec 28, 2022
William Herkimer, ‘Billy’ passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the age of 63 years. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, lived in British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta.Billy was a Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather and Uncle. He was the proud Father of four beautiful Daughters and fourteen Grandchildren. Matthew 6:21Billy had a kind heart and loved life. He was...
William “Billy” John Neale
Dec 27, 2022
Billy passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 31 years.Billy was born in Calgary, Alberta. He graduated from Centennial High school in 2009. He was a sensitive, kind hearted person who overcame many obstacles. He loved animals, especially his cat, Luna. He was a side kick to his dad, Russell until his little sister was born....
Christopher Robert Sweeney
Dec 25, 2022
Chris Sweeney passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 36 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Tim & Darlene Sweeney, sister Carol-Anne (Karl) Teschendorff, niece Marissa; aunts, uncles, cousins; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by both sets of his grandparents.Chris was born and raised in Calgary. He enjoyed drawing,...
Doctor Lee Clair Handy
Dec 25, 2022
Lee Handy passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 83 years.Lee was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He spent his days prior to World War II and during, in Camp Howze, Texas with his younger brother Larry while his father was in the Army. He then grew up in Fort Dodge, Iowa with Larry, Linda, Lowell...
Pal Lual Gony
Dec 24, 2022
Pal Gony passed away on Christmas Eve on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at the age of 35 years.Pal was born in South Sudan and immigrated to Canada in 2003. He lived in Calgary, Alberta where he worked as a general labourer to help support his family back home.He loved spending time with his family and friends. Pal always knew how...
Rosanne Cheryl Mashinter
Dec 23, 2022
Rosanne Cheryl Mashinter passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at the age of 69 years.She will be lovingly remembered by her Sons, Jason Pascoe of Qualicum Beach, BC and Trevor Pascoe of Calgary, AB; her grandchildren, Colbie,Matthew,Alec,Alyssa,Shyanne,Aurora,Melody,Arianna and Evan; and her brothers, Larry and Marvin.Rosanne was predeceased by her grandparents, Norman and Ermma Mashinter; and her brother Ron Mashinter.She...
Jordan Edmund Samuel Cochrane
Dec 22, 2022
Jordan Cochrane passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the age of 31 years. A Graveside Service will be held for Jordan at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Calgary) on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 10:30 am.
Teresa Brenda Shepherd
Dec 20, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our precious girl. Teresa Brenda Shepherd passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at her home in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 49 years.Teresa was born in Calgary on October 31, 1973. She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, drawing, and refurbishing furniture.Teresa is survived by her two sons,...
Philip Hickey
Dec 19, 2022
Philip Hickey passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at the age of fifty five years.Our hearts are heavy with the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend.Phil was born to Dermott and Wilhelmina (Deceased) Hickey and was the youngest of nine children. Besides our dad; Phil will be deeply missed by his sisters, Maureen, Joan, Sheila,...
Gloria Yaremenko (Nee Kobusiewicz)
Dec 19, 2022
Gloria Yaremenko (nee Kobusiewicz) passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2022 surrounded by three generations of family. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Dmytro Yaremenko.Left to mourn her passing are her daughters; Slavka (Yarema) Shulakewych, Alexandra (Michael) Kushliak. Grandchildren; Sophia (Cheah) Hinds, Illarion (Natalia) Shulakewych, Lada (Geoff Zezulka) Shulakewych, and Oresta (Michael Szubelak) Shulakewych and great-grand...
Rena Ann Roxborough
Dec 18, 2022
Rena Ann Roxborough ( nee O’Hara) passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the age of 68 years. Rena was a loving wife, mother, Grandma, sister, Auntie, friend and mentor, who had an endless energy and a desire to serve others.Born in Meaford, Ontario to Robert and Joan O’Hara, Rena succumbed to a 15-month battle with cancer, passing away...
Lucille Matkin Blaxall
Dec 17, 2022
Lucille (Lucy) Blaxall, nee Matkin, born October 28, 1929, died December 17, 2022, in Rodez, France, while visiting family and friends. Lucy is predeceased by her parents, husband, and siblings. Lucy is survived by her children Shauna Hunter (Rob), Norris Blaxall, Melanie Walthall, Luanna Schmelter (Jeff), Burns Blaxall, Lisa Foggin (Rod), and grandchildren Sarah Robertson (Christian), Brad Hunter (Angie), Krista...
Esther Rook (Née Jacobsen)
Dec 17, 2022
Esther Rook passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the age of 88 years. Esther was born and raised in Calgary, AB. She grew up in the Community of Valleyfield and attended Ramsay School.In 1957, Esther married the love of her life Donald Rook. They shared 55 wonderful years together which included welcoming their four...
Marie Elaine Betterton
Dec 16, 2022
Marie “Elaine” (nee Johnson) Betterton, 72, passed away December 16, 2022 at the Peter Lougheed Hospital from complications of COPD.Born in Brockington, Saskatchewan to Harry and Minnie Johnson, Elaine was the fourth of nine siblings raised on a farm in the Brockington/Melfort area. When she was 15, the family moved to Burnaby, BC and it was there that she married...
Lorne Travis Poucette
Dec 15, 2022
Poucette, Lorne TravisSûk norhê Tâgan hnuthâhâ ‘Fast Coyote’Born July 25, 1976 in Morley, ABPassed away on December 15, 2022 in Calgary, ABLorne made his journey to the spirit world on Thursday December 15, 2022 at the age of 46 years.Lorne attended The Morley Community School and Exshaw School. Later on, he went to Olds College where he received his Heavy...
Michelle Marie Denise Kalin
Dec 14, 2022
Michelle Kalin passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the age of 54 years.Michelle was born in Calgary, Alberta, grew up in Sparwood, British Columbia, and graduated from Sparwood Secondary High School in 1986. She loved playing sports, especially figure skating and track and field, hanging with her numerous friends, and swimming in the family pool.Michelle moved to Kamloops,...
Anita Luise Linnartz
Dec 10, 2022
Anita Luise Linnartz took her final breath on the morning of December 10, 2022 in Calgary, AB at the age of 87 years.Anita was born on September 5, 1935 in Bavaria, Germany to her parents Carl and Maria. She was the second child of 11; older brother Karl, followed by Marlene, Harry, Eddie, Ottmar, Rainier, Olaf, Dagmar, Robert and Sylvia.At...
Sandra Bird Rosser
Dec 10, 2022
Sandra ‘Sandy’ Bird Rosser (nee Moses) passed away unexpectedly while in Foothills Hospital, Calgary, AB on December 10, 2022.Born March 25, 1944 in Vermilion, Alberta. She is survived by her husband Mike Rosser; daughters, Tanya Rosser and Terina Walker (Len); sister, Glenys Crossland (Greg), brother Gary (Isabelle); sister-in-law, Lynda; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her...
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