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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...

Branden Reginald White

Branden Reginald White

Aug 8, 2022

Branden Reginald White, was born in Calgary on November 27, 2001.The Lord took him into his wing on August 8, 2022, unexpectedly. He was raised by his lovely mother Jenny Tejada and his sister Brianna White, he loved to be around his grandparents Joel and Esperanza Tejada and his beautiful family. Branden graduated from high school with honours. He will...

Gary Paul Sand

Gary Paul Sand

Aug 8, 2022

The family of Gary Sand is sad to announce his sudden passing on August 8th, 2022 at the age of 65, in Calgary, AB. Gary was born in Princeton B.C., and was the middle child of 5 siblings. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Rutland. He lived out his high school years in Rutland then moved to Calgary...

Rachel Martha Closs

Rachel Martha Closs

Aug 8, 2022

Rachel Closs passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the age of 97 years.Rachel was born in Strathmore, AB to Herbert and Louisa McLauchlin. She is survived by her sons, Kerry (Marilyn) & Darcy; granddaughter, Kristy (Winston) Cormier-Smith; two great- grandchildren, Alexis & Isla. Rachel was one of seven children and the last surviving of the McLauchlin children. She...

Mario Zagar

Mario Zagar

Aug 7, 2022

On Sunday, August 7, 2022, Mr. Mario Zagar, beloved husband of 55 years of Sandra Zagar from Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 79 years.Mario was born in Racinj, Slovenia to Cristina and Jozef Zagar. He had an older sister and three younger brothers, all in Slovenia and Germany. Mario left Slovenia in 1962 and went to Italy....

Joyce Pauline Lewis

Joyce Pauline Lewis

Aug 7, 2022

After a long battle with cancer, it is with a heavy heart and great sadness we announce the passing of Joyce Lewis on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 84 years. Thanks to the loving support of her granddaughter Nicole, she passed away peacefully at the Agape Hospice.She is survived by three daughters Charlene Foreman,...

Witcliff Ronalder Afflick

Witcliff Ronalder Afflick

Aug 7, 2022

Eulogy Mr. W.R. Afflick (DAD)As stated in Mathew 7: 7,Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.If it is God’s will, I ask in faith that in the...

Davina Dawn Hazel Beulah Clarke

Davina Dawn Hazel Beulah Clarke

Aug 6, 2022

Davina Dawn passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the age of 18 years.Davina is survived by her parents, Tina (Curtis) Sheridan & Dave Clarke; sisters, Cadence & Allisa; and her fur baby, Lulu; along with many extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her grandmother, Beulah Jones; grandfather, Don Edwards; uncles, Jason Fairns & Tony Liblong; cousin,...

Walter Wayne Parmley

Walter Wayne Parmley

Aug 4, 2022

On Thursday, August 4, 2022 Walter Wayne Parmley of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully at home at the age of 67 years.Wayne was born in Barrie, Ontario. He enjoyed playing and watching hockey. Wayne loved to spend hours talking about the game with his grandson. His love of music brought him to start his own band, “August Mist”, in the...

Royce Bert Pierson

Royce Bert Pierson

Aug 3, 2022

Royce Bert Pierson was born January 18, 1935, in Calgary, Alberta. Passed away August 3, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 87.Royce is survived by his children, Cheryl Stewart (Charles), William “Bill” Pierson (Memory), Laurea Rolfson, Curt Pierson (Sue), Carla Pierson, and Jeremy Hyrve. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Royce was predeceased...

Carole-Gail Tapping (Nee Mcintosh)

Carole-Gail Tapping (Nee Mcintosh)

Aug 1, 2022

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Carole-Gail Tapping (nee McIntosh) on August 1, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. Gail is survived by her husband, Bruce; sons, Mark (Madeleine) and Ryan (Katrin); grandchildren, Hunter, Sarah, Grayson and Caelan; brother, Ross and his wife Carole, and many other cousins.Gail was born on July 14, 1943, in Ville St. Pierre, Quebec...

Wynona Nedelec Burke

Wynona Nedelec Burke

Aug 1, 2022

Wynona Sparrow Maria Andrus Nedelec Burke slipped away from us on Monday August 1, 2022.She is survived by her mother Amber Nedelec; and her brothers, Eli and Jan. She is also survived by her father, Freeman Andrus; his two daughters, Isis and Teresa Volkova; and their two brothers, Martin and David Miller. She is also survived by her dad, Christian...

Norman Kenneth Gray

Norman Kenneth Gray

Jul 30, 2022

Norman Kenneth Gray, 78, of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully on Saturday July 30, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.Norm was born in Calgary where he spent his entire working career at Canadian Western Utilities, all the while pursuing his passion for the game of golf.Norm was predeceased by his parents; and is survived by his brothers, Murray, Arthur,...

Todd Allen Nunn

Todd Allen Nunn

Jul 29, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Todd Allen Nunn on July 29th, 2022 at the age of 58.Todd is survived by his wife Liz McMullen, wonderful daughters Stephanie and Lindsay, brother Paul Nunn and sister Jami Nicholls. Todd was pre-deceased by his loving parents Jim and Betty Nunn.Todd was born and raised in Maple, Ontario and spent...

Gary Joseph Kilmartin

Gary Joseph Kilmartin

Jul 29, 2022

Gary Kilmartin passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at the age of 72 years.A Graveside Service will be held for Gary at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (Calgary, Alberta) on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 10:00 am.Messages of condolence may be forwarded at www.piersons.ca.