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Jeremy Wasson Merkel

Jeremy Wasson Merkel

Jul 11, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Jeremy (Jay) Wasson Merkel announce his passing at the age of 73 in Calgary, Alberta on July 11, 2022.After a life well lived, Jeremy passed peacefully wrapped in love with his family by his side. Jeremy is survived by his sister Betty, brother Rick (Pat) and his 4 children Dawn (Keith),...

Thomas Alfred Collins

Thomas Alfred Collins

Jul 11, 2022

Thomas Collins passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the age of 66 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Thomas at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Rocky View No 44, Calgary) on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 10:00 am.

Raymond Peter Maynard

Raymond Peter Maynard

Jul 11, 2022

Raymond Maynard passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the age of 72 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Raymond at a later date.

Thomas Alfred Collins

Thomas Alfred Collins

Jul 11, 2022

Thomas Collins passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the age of 66 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Thomas at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Rocky View No 44, Calgary) on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 10:00 am.

Jack Elie Boivin

Jack Elie Boivin

Jul 9, 2022

Jack Boivin, beloved son, father and friend, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the age of 59 years. Jack was a true warrior, despite a difficult battle with cancer, he was tap dancing and cracking jokes until the end.Jack was born on January 14, 1963 in Calgary, AB. Being the youngest...

Gwenda Seeger

Gwenda Seeger

Jul 8, 2022

Seeger, GwendaOctober 25, 1961 – July 8, 2022Gwenda Seeger passed away suddenly on Friday, July 8, 2022  after a courageous battle with lung conditions came to an end.Gwenda was born October 25, 1961 in Windsor, ON to Muriel and Leslie Ruston at Grace hospital. She was raised in Essex County on her parents farm. Gwenda had a love for animals...

Robin Darlene Marshall

Robin Darlene Marshall

Jul 7, 2022

Robin Marshall passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 49 years. Born in Medicine Hat, Robin was known as a kind and generous person who loved life. Robin will be remembered by her brother, Keith Marshall of Rosemary; brother Troy Marshall of Calgary; step-brother Les Burton of Calgary and step-sister Jody Burton of...

Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Emmerson

Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Emmerson

Jul 6, 2022

Diet Coke lost its most loyal customer on July 6, 2022. Elizabeth “Betty” Emmerson. Oh how she loved a large, no ice diet coke from McDonalds or anywhere really. She was born in Vegreville, Alberta on June 28, 1939 to Ruby (Svekla) and Toder Kelba. She had 3 brothers, Nestor Kelba, Doug Kelba and Grant Kelba whom she was very...

Barry Frederick Hancock

Barry Frederick Hancock

Jul 5, 2022

Barry Hancock passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the age of 74 years.A Graveside Service will be held for Barry at Alto-Reste Cemetery (26575 AB-11, AB T4E 1B7, Red Deer County) on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 11:00 am.

Barry Frederick Hancock

Barry Frederick Hancock

Jul 5, 2022

Barry Hancock passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the age of 74 years.A Graveside Service will be held for Barry at Alto-Reste Cemetery (26575 AB-11, AB T4E 1B7, Red Deer County) on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 11:00 am.

Shakiel “Shakker” Bennett

Shakiel “Shakker” Bennett

Jul 4, 2022

On July 4th 2022, at the young age of 27, Shakiel was taken from this world not of his own volition. Shakiel was born in Calgary on February 6, 1995. He will forever be remembered as a beautiful soul who would take the shirt off his back for you. Shakiel had a great sense of humor and always had everyone...

Doris Theresa Sokolik

Doris Theresa Sokolik

Jul 4, 2022

Sokolik, Doris TheresaDoris Sokolik passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022.  She is predeceased by her husband Leo Sokolik; brother Nestor Kozak; and her father Peter Kozak.  Doris was the only daughter of Verna and Peter Kozak of Tolstoi, Manitoba.  She helped on the farm and in the kitchen.  At an early age, Doris knew school was not for her. ...

Robert Neil Banman

Robert Neil Banman

Jul 4, 2022

Robert Banman passed away in Calgary on Monday July 4, 2022 at the age of 80 years. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Pierson’s Funeral Service.

Joseph Matthews

Joseph Matthews

Jul 3, 2022

Joseph Matthews passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the age of 90 years. A Graveside Service will be held for Joseph at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 2:00 pm.  Graveside Service to follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary).

Letford Malachi

Letford Malachi

Jul 3, 2022

Letford Malachi passed away on Sunday July 3, 2022 at Rockyview General Hospital. He was 89 years old.Letford was born in Manchester, Jamaica. As a young boy, he stopped attending school at the age of 10 so that he can care for his sick grandmother. He would sell things in order to earn money to take care of the both...

Joseph Patrick Matthews

Joseph Patrick Matthews

Jul 3, 2022

Joseph Matthews passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the age of 90 years. A Graveside Service will be held for Joseph at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 2:00 pm.

Malcolm Halyk

Malcolm Halyk

Jul 3, 2022

Malcolm Halyk passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the age of 64 years. Malcolm was born in Melville Sk on July 14, 1957. He was the third born child of John and Angeline Halyk. Growing up in Birmingham SK, a small farming community. He was filled with joy and a natural curiosity in all things mechanical, a...

Krisi Leah Melinda Ferris

Krisi Leah Melinda Ferris

Jul 3, 2022

On Sunday, July 3, 2022, Krisi Leah Melinda Ferris, beloved wife of Adam Thompson of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the age of 40 years.Krisi was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and raised in Calgary. She loved the outdoors, this is where Krisi shone. You could always find her near the river collecting rocks, or tye dying anything that looked “too...

Joseph Patrick Matthews

Joseph Patrick Matthews

Jul 3, 2022

Joseph Matthews passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the age of 90 years. A Graveside Service will be held for Joseph at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 2:00 pm

Mona Sleilaty

Mona Sleilaty

Jul 2, 2022

May 5, 1953 – Dier El Ahmar, LebanonJuly 2, 2022 – Calgary, AlbertaIt is with tremendous grief that our family announces the sudden passing of Mona Sleilaty, beloved wife of Georges Sleilaty of Calgary, AB. Mona returned to the arms of the Lord on July 2, 2022, at the age of 69 years.Mona grew up in a large family in...

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