Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas

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 (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary, Alberta) on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 10:00 am.
John Douglas Whittaker
Jul 28, 2022
It is with great sadness that we, the family of John Douglas (Doug) Whittaker, announce his passing on July 28, 2022 at the age of 70.Doug passed away at Rockyview Hospital in Calgary, Alberta after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife Yanling (Ling), daughters Samantha (David) Francis and Stephanie Rouzes, as well as his two grandsons...
Erica Black
Jul 28, 2022
Erica Black passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the age of 50 years. Erica was a born and raised Calgarian, Who had a fierce passion for women’s rights, organ donation and spending time in the kitchen with her daughter; Carolyn. She was a great cook who made many amazing meals for her friends and family. Erica was an...
Jocelyn “Joy” Nuestro
Jul 28, 2022
Jocelyn “Joy” Nuestro passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the age of 60 years. Joy, as her name implies, brought joy to the world. Like Fa Mulan, one of the many beloved characters from her cherished collection of Disney tapes, she was the epitome of a warrior throughout her life. Nothing in this world compared to Joy’s empowered...
James Dennis Ashworth
Jul 27, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of James Ashworth on Wednesday July 27, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 82.James passed away peacefully in the afternoon at the Peter Lougheed Hospital. James spent only a short time in hospital before he passed and was quite happy he was able to remain living at home throughout...
Lynne Louise Heninger (Nee Winters)
Jul 27, 2022
We would like to announce the passing of our mother after a three plus year journey with dementia. She is survived by her four children; Rhonda and her daughter Alexa, Donald and wife Lisa and their children; Emma, Josh and Jacqueline. Elise and husband Thomas, Their children; Jack, Oskar, Lucy and Eden. As well as Benjamin and his children; Dexter,...
Lorna Anne Lehman (Nee Osiowy)
Jul 26, 2022
Lorna Anne Lehman (Nee Osiowy) died on July 26, 2022, at the age of 60, in Calgary, Alberta.Lorna is survived in Calgary by her daughter Roseanne, grand-daughter Ashley, and son-in-law Adam. Lyne (John) Barnes of Airdrie, AB. Don (Shannon) Osiowy of Cochrane, AB, David Osiowy, Dan (Tina) Osiowy, Dennis (Cathy) Osiowy, and separated former partner Brian Lehman of Calgary, AB,...
John Raymond Melnick
Jul 25, 2022
With great sadness we announce the passing of John Raymond (Jonk) Melnick on Monday, July 25, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 70 years.John was born & raised in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. He lived in Ontario for many years before finally settling in Calgary.John was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, fishing & traveling across the country....
Shirley Joan Deans
Jul 24, 2022
Shirley Deans passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022, at the age of 91, at Brentwood Care Centre in Calgary where she resided for her last 3 months.Shirley will be sadly missed by her entire family. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 71 years, Bob Deans, by her parents, Gordon and Myrtle Witwer, and two sisters, Patty Lou Baxter...
Olive Roselda Ellisbrooks
Jul 22, 2022
Olive Ellisbrooks passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the age of 70 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Olive at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 11:30 am.
Justis Romney Mroz
Jul 21, 2022
Justis Mroz passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the age of 68 years.A Graveside Service will be held for Justis at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 10:00 am.
Morris Schell
Jul 21, 2022
Morris passed away July 21, 2022. He was raised in Salvador, Saskatchewan by his parents Valentine and Rose (Baer) Schell.He married the late Jean Carr in 1973. They had three children: son, Ken (and his children Alycia & Dayton), son, Gerry (and his son Chevelle), daughter, Melissa (and her children Rebeka, Leilan and Dezaray). Morris enjoyed working on cars, spending...
Mamoru “Mamo” Takenaka
Jul 20, 2022
March 30, 1942 – July 20, 2022 (80 years strong). Born in Vancouver, BC and displaced by WWII, his family lived in two internment camps. New Denver, BC ultimately became his childhood home, where his brother Jun would be born. Mamo eventually headed to Calgary at the age of 18 to complete schooling at SAIT in the field of Telecommunications...
Leonard Mcgillis
Jul 18, 2022
Leonard McGillis passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the age of 75 years. Leonard was born in Willow Bunch, Sk to parents; Alphie and Geordie McGillis. He worked as an iron worker for most of his life. Leonard was a big fan of the outdoors. his hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, watching movies and playing pool with his...
G. John Berry
Jul 17, 2022
On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Mr. John Berry, beloved husband of Shelly Berry of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the age of 74 years.John was born on Monday, August 18, 1947 in Sussex, Kings County, NB. He moved with his family to Hamilton ON, age 4-6. Hamilton was where John graduated from High School, Graduated from Devry. At 19 he...
Suliman, Karol George
Jul 17, 2022
With great sadness we announce the passing of Karol George Suliman on Sunday, July 17, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 83.Karol was born in Austria, moved to Slovakia at a young age, then moved to Regina, Saskatchewan, as a young adult, then finally living the rest of his life in Calgary, Alberta.Karol really enjoyed spending his time...

Bernice Helen Wilmsmeier
Jul 16, 2022
Bernice Wilmsmeier passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the age of 53 years.Funeral Services will be held in Fort Nelson.
John Peter Keiwan
Jul 16, 2022
John Keiwan passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the age of 75 years.A Funeral Service will be held for John at a later date.
Robert Mcbride
Jul 15, 2022
It is with great sadness that we the family of Robert (Bob) McBride announce his passing July 15, 2022 at the age of 60 years.Born and raised in Cranbrook he attended school in Cranbrook and then took carpentry at the Okanagan College. He then started his career working at CP Rail where he retired in 2017.Bob was always willing to...
Sofia Ciavardini
Jul 15, 2022
In loving memory of Sofia Ciavardini of Calgary, Alberta, born January 28, 2002, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt and friend. It is with profound sadness that the family announce Sofia’s sudden passing on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the tender age of 20 years.Sofia will be dearly missed by her parents Margaret and Elio Ciavardini; her siblings Paul Ciavardini and...
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