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Mary Kanuka

Mary Kanuka

Jun 17, 2022

Mary Kanuka passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday June 17, 2022 at the age of 67 years.Mary was born in Edmonton to Mike and Annie Jakub. She met Jim in 1976, they married in 1977 and shortly afterwards moved to Calgary where they raised their family. Mary worked for over 30 years for the Calgary Catholic...

Della ‘Delia’ Cormier

Della ‘Delia’ Cormier

Jun 16, 2022

Della Cormier passed away peacefully at Agecare Skypointe on June 16, 2022 at the age of 98.She was born in Mariapolis, Manitoba to Alfred and Julie Desrochers and was one of six children.Della grew up in Manitoba and moved to Calgary in 1968. She was a devoted mother who cherished her children and grandchildren. There are many fond memories of...

Paul Dexter Leavitt

Paul Dexter Leavitt

Jun 11, 2022

Paul Dexter Leavitt of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 75 on June 11, 2022 following a battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family who he loved dearly.Paul was born on June 10, 1947 in Cardston, Alberta, the son of Lamont Leavitt and Phyllis (Wiggill) Leavitt. His family moved to Spokane, Washington...

Landre Shea Low

Landre Shea Low

Jun 10, 2022

Landre Shea Low (Layton), beloved wife of Matt and mother of Macie and Paige, succumbed to sudden heart failure the morning of Friday, June 10th, 2022.Landre, Lan, or Lanny to those who knew her best, was born in Edmonton and often used this fact to easily switch allegiance during contentious conversations about the two cities; hockey or otherwise. Notoriously chatty...

Ferguson, Caroline June

Ferguson, Caroline June

Jun 10, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing Caroline June Ferguson on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Chinook Care Centre in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 79 years. She was a beloved sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, and wife.Caroline is survived by her children, Lorraine (Rod) and Norm (Deanne); stepdaughter, Barb; step-granddaughter, Kelly; grandchildren, Kayla (Sean), Lisa (Craig), and...

Kapiczowski, Leah ‘Gail’

Kapiczowski, Leah ‘Gail’

Jun 10, 2022

Leah “Gail” Kapiczowski (nee Dunbar) passed away with family by her side on Friday, June 10, 2022 in Calgary, Ab. Gail was born to Munro and Jean Dunbar on June 7, 1938 in Estevan Sk. She is predeceased by her parents and her husband John “Jack” Kapiczowski. She is survived by her: sons Michael (Darlene) and Mark (Lori); grandchildren Carolyn...

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...