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Naseem Ahmad Tahir

Naseem Ahmad Tahir

Sep 8, 2022

Naseem Ahmad Tahir passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by seven children Shahzad Mian (Rafiqa Hina) of Calgary, Fahim Nadeem of Germany, Farida Nasim of UK, Farid Yousuf of Belgium, Attiya Nasim of Germany, Ayesha Nasim and Waseem Kalim both of Ontario; and...

Gerald Ridler

Gerald Ridler

Sep 6, 2022

Gerald Ridler passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 6, 2022 at the age of 90. He will be lovingly remembered by his children; Tim and Gerilyn (Richard) of Calgary, and his multiple grandchildren. Gerry was pre deceased by his wife of 64 years; Elsie and his son Robyn.Gerry was born in Winnipeg where he met his wife Elsie. They were...

Ronald “Rudy” Falconer

Ronald “Rudy” Falconer

Sep 5, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Ron “Rudy” Falconer announce his passing on Monday, September 5th, 2022, at the age of 62, following a long and difficult battle with cancer. Rudy faced his diagnosis with incredible courage, continuing to smile and to make us laugh, and to live every day to the fullest extent possible. Despite the...

De Jesus, Ragnar Scott

De Jesus, Ragnar Scott

Sep 3, 2022

De Jesus, Ragnar ScottJuly 8, 2022 – September 3, 2022Ragnar Scott De Jesus left us too soon on Saturday, September 3, 2022. He rests among angels.God answered our prayers when he brought Ragnar Scott De Jesus into the world on July 9, 2022; a name meaning “Warrior From The Gods”, beloved son of Rose Ann and Ronuald De Jesus.A Visitation...

Stephen Eugene O’Grady

Stephen Eugene O’Grady

Sep 2, 2022

Stephen and his twin Kathleen were born to the delight of his parents Joyce and Eugene; siblings Anne, Kevin, Connie, Gerald and Grattan. His unique and joyful personality developed early during play with his close siblings.  After years in a big busy family on a big busy farm in the Allan, Saskatchewan area, he moved with his parents and sisters...

Amber Rose Bjerke – “New Dawn Spirit”

Amber Rose Bjerke – “New Dawn Spirit”

Aug 30, 2022

Amber Rose BjerkeOskâyi Petâpan Manitohkân(New Dawn Spirit)December 3, 1987 – August 30, 2022Amber Rose Bjerke passed away on August 30, 2022 at the age of 34. She will be lovingly remembered by her children; Alexis “Sera” Bjerke (Isaac) and Alijah Cholo of Calgary. Her parents; Janice “Gale” Blondeau-Getz (Arnold) of Calgary and Bruce Bjerke ( Bernelda) of the Key First...

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...