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Lolita Fuentes

Lolita Fuentes

Jun 8, 2022

Lolita Fuentes passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the age of 91 years.She is predeceased by her husband, Pascual; and daughter, Fatima. Lolita will be lovingly remembered by her seven children and numerous grandchildren along with extended family and friends in Canada, USA and the Philippines.Lolita loved spending time with her family and going for walks, especially to...

Barry Millington

Barry Millington

Jun 8, 2022

Barry Millington passed away on June 8, 2022 at the age of 80 years.He is predeceased by his wife, Patricia and survived by his seven children, Russell (Randi) Millington, Kathryn (Dennis) Falconer, Bridgette (Joe) Viola, David (Marilyn) Millington, Amanda Parkin; Steven (Jeanne Savoy) Millington and Wendy (Cameron) Earl; 19 grand-children Taylor, Carli, Christian, Suwen, Javon, Jordayne, Makayla, Austyn, Jordon, Alyssa,...

Wayne Paquette

Wayne Paquette

Jun 7, 2022

Wayne Roland Paquette, Father, Grandfather, Fire Fighter, Fisherman, Mr. Fix It and RV’er, died at his home in Chestermere AB on June 7, 2022 at the age of 71.Wayne was born to Roland and Peggy Paquette in Calgary on August 31, 1950.Wayne met Leslee (deceased) in 1972 and were married on November 4, 1972 making their home in Chestermere. Working...

Joan Audrey Hoffman

Joan Audrey Hoffman

Jun 7, 2022

Joan Audrey Hoffman passed away peacefully at Agecare Glenmore on June 7, 2022 at the age of 83 years.She leaves behind her brother Ray Eidem and many nieces and nephews, who will miss her dearly. She was predeceased by her parents John and Clara, her sisters; Margaret, Joyce, Helen, Stella and Olive. Her brothers; Palmer, Eddie and Earl.Joan was born...

Kenneth Brian Marr-Fortier

Kenneth Brian Marr-Fortier

Jun 6, 2022

Kenneth Marr-Fortier passed away on Monday June 6, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. He was 71 years of age.Ken is predeceased by his parents, Leo Ernest Fortier and Marie Lucille Fortier (nee Hayes); and brother, Wayne ‘Jay’ Fortier.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 26 years, Regina; children, Steve (Denise) Marr and Andreas Hellmer (Trixie Rose);...

Dr. Sylvester Alexander Taylor

Dr. Sylvester Alexander Taylor

Jun 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that we share that God has called a great General home. Retired Pastor Dr. Sylvester Alexander Taylor, 83, of Calgary, Alberta died peacefully at Carewest George Boyack on Saturday June 4, 2022 at the age of 83 years.Sylvester, known as Lloyd, was born in a district called Wild Cane in St Ann’s Jamaica on February...

Michael Alan Bishoff

Michael Alan Bishoff

Jun 4, 2022

Michael Alan Bishoff, 41, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022 surrounded by family.Michael is predeceased by his paternal grandparents Adam and Margaret Bischoff, his maternal grandparents Steve and Margaret Lebioda, and baby niece Alina. Left to cherish his memory are: his daughter Melanie Hart (Cassidy); his mother Jocelyn Bishoff; his father Alan Bishoff; two sisters – Melanie Bishoff and...

Craig Malcolm Travers

Craig Malcolm Travers

Jun 2, 2022

Craig Travers passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital after a courageous battle with illness on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the age of 70 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Lindey Travers, of Montreal, QC; son Ryan Travers, of Airdrie, AB; brother John (Roseanne) Travers of Airdrie, AB; nieces Michelle Travers and Kimberly Travers, both of...

Donna Margaret Scott

Donna Margaret Scott

Jun 2, 2022

Donna Margaret Scott (nee Bain) of Calgary passed away quietly and peacefully on June 2nd at the age of 73, after a short battle with cancer. Donna loved trips to the mountains with her beloved Hal to find peace, serenity and adventure. She was always well put together with just the right outfit which included hat, scarf, shoes, matching nail...

Millar, Elsie

Millar, Elsie

May 31, 2022

Millar, ElsieJuly 29, 1945 – May 31, 2022“Your wings were ready, but my heart was not”Elsie Millar passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022 at the age of 76 years. She is predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Millar; and her brothers, Howard and Gordon. She is survived by her children, Sheri Nesbitt (Robin) of Holdfast SK, Lisa Viljevac (Greg) of...

Alana Billene Jackson Buffington

Alana Billene Jackson Buffington

May 30, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Alana Billene Jackson Buffington announce her peaceful passing after a long battle with Cancer on Monday, May 30, 2022 at the age of 72 at Agape Hospice in Calgary, AB.  She had friends and family by her side who wish to thank Agape staff for their care and compassion.  They kept...

Victoria “Joyce” Westerberg (Nee: Kuziak)

Victoria “Joyce” Westerberg (Nee: Kuziak)

May 28, 2022

Joyce had a long and courageous battle with cancer and passed away peacefully with her loving family at her bedside on Saturday, May 28th, 2022. She will be forever missed by her son Lyndon (Jacqueline), and their children Christian, Julia and Ryan (her American grandchildren) all residing in Texas; daughter Kirsten (Ted), and their children Hannah, Nicholas and Caroline (her...

Laloge, Judith “Judy” Eleanor

Laloge, Judith “Judy” Eleanor

May 27, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Laloge on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the age of 71 years.She is survived by her husband, Greg, of Olds; daughter, Laura (James) Simpson; granddaughters, Rebecca and Natalie of Edmonton; sister Elaine (John) Collison-Baker of Nanaimo, B.C.; nephew, Dave (Sarah) Baker and Cathy (Martin) Zimmerman; many other nieces,...

Margaret Mary Bain (Nee Nikota)

Margaret Mary Bain (Nee Nikota)

May 24, 2022

Margaret Bain passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the age of 99 years. Margaret was survived by her daughter Donna Scott for only a few days as Donna passed away June 2, 2022. Margaret is survived by her siblings Ann Juba, Marvin Nikota (Iolene) and Cheryl Banner; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Margaret was predeceased...

Alexander Mackenzie Ross

Alexander Mackenzie Ross

May 24, 2022

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Alexander Mackenzie Ross, beloved son of Roxanne Ross of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the age of 28 years.Relatives and friends are invited to a time of visitation from 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Pierson’s Funeral Service, 4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta.

Oryama Stanislaus Okot

Oryama Stanislaus Okot

May 22, 2022

Oryama was born in Wad Madani, Sudan on April 5th, 1991 to Elizabeth Boliamoy and Dr. Stanislaus Okot Luri. Oryama immigrated to Egypt in 1994 where he attended Sacred Heart Elementary School (Sakakini) Cairo, Egypt. He then immigrated to Canada in 1999 with his family of four at the time. He attended John Bernard elementary school in Edmonton AB. The...

Saldanha, Arnold James

Saldanha, Arnold James

May 18, 2022

Arnold Saldanha passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the age of 84 years.Arnold was a musician all his life. He played several instruments and led his own band “The Revivals” for many years. He was a very jovial person and always joked around.Arnold is survived by his nieces and nephews, Roy Simmons, Amber D’Souza, Linnet D’Sa, Rod Simmons,...

Barber, Francis “Frank”

Barber, Francis “Frank”

May 17, 2022

Francis Barber passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the age of 94 years.Francis “Frank” Barber enlisted with the Military at the age of 18 with the Strathcona Horse Regiment and later moved over to the Princess Patricia Regiment. He went to the Korean war and worked his way to Staff Sargent. After the Korean war was over in...

Weckesser, Susan Katherine

Weckesser, Susan Katherine

May 16, 2022

Susan Katherine Pyrcz Weckesser passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the age of 52 years.She will always be remembered as a lover of nature, master of food, giver of hugs, and enthusiast of life. It wasn’t a shopping trip if she didn’t bring home a cat, a camping trip if she didn’t chase the...

Woodroffe, James “Jim” Brian

Woodroffe, James “Jim” Brian

May 14, 2022

Jim Woodroffe passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 60. Jim was a true Cowtown born and raised Calgarian. He was the second born son to Phyllis and Jack Woodroffe.Jim loved hockey and was an avid Calgary Flames fan. He also loved to watch the Calgary Stampeders.He enjoyed watching several different television programs...

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