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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...

Charles “Chuck” Fraser

Charles “Chuck” Fraser

May 14, 2022

Chuck Fraser passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the age of 87 years. He is survived by his wife of sixty four years Peggy Fraser; children, Scott Fraser of Sherwood Park, Heather (Errol) Anderson of Calgary, and Stuart (Kathy) Fraser of Vernon, BC; grandchildren Leigh, Jeff (Chelsea), Brad (Christine), Brodie, and Regan (Kyle); sister Joyce Court of...

Phung Vo

Phung Vo

May 14, 2022

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Hayden, Duvane Anthony

Hayden, Duvane Anthony

May 12, 2022

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Duvane Anthony Hayden, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 31 years old.Duvane Anthony Hayden was born August 20, 1990 in Calgary, Alberta at the Peter Lougheed Hospital. He had a passion for soccer and deep love for his family.He is survived by his mother, Mauva...

Gregory Owen Mabley

Gregory Owen Mabley

May 12, 2022

Gregory Mabley passed away on Thursday May 12, 2022 at the age of 59 years.He was born in Calgary to Jimmy Dean and Viola Marjorie Mabley. He was the youngest of seven children. Greg lived in Calgary and attended church school until 1976 when the Mabley family moved to the family farm near Conrich. When he was old enough, he...

Diosdado Velasco Publico

Diosdado Velasco Publico

May 11, 2022

Diosdado “Dante” Publico passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2022 at the age of 89 years.Diosdado is survived by his wife, Emma; step-daughter, Aira, daughters, Precy (Bayani) Diala and Rosa (Abner) Maloles; four grandchildren, Michael, Kenneth, Joseph & Jocelyn; and two great-grandchildren, Kira & Leo; the Layug family and relatives in the U.S, Philippines, and Italy, as well as many...

Huong Ly

Huong Ly

May 11, 2022

Huong Ly passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the age of 93 years. She will be lovingly remembered by all of her family and friends.Prayers and Visitation will be held for Huong on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) from 6:00-9:00pm. A Funeral Service will then be held at...

David Wayne Mckeen

David Wayne Mckeen

May 9, 2022

David McKeen passed away on Monday May 9, 2022 at the age of 73 years.David is survived by his son, Kevin (Michelle) McKeen and daughter, Linda McKeen; five grandchildren, Joseph, Samantha, Anna, Brenda & Truman; and six siblings, Jim, Kathy, Jane, Sandra, Jack & Pete along with many extended family and friends. He is pre-deceased by his mother, Ruth by...

Suzanne Miriam Cooper

Suzanne Miriam Cooper

May 7, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Suzanne Miriam Cooper announce her passing on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the age of 70 years in Calgary, AB.Suzanne is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Ron Cooper; two children, Rachael (Joey) Duzlemic and their children, Lincoln and Kaden and Breanne (Jordan) Persson and their children, Verona and...

Sandra Elaine Nutt

Sandra Elaine Nutt

May 7, 2022

Sandra’s favorite quote… “Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful” and now we have a beautiful angel.Sandra Elaine Nutt passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the age of 71 years.Sandra was a high spirited, loving women who helped anyone she could. She was known as the best accountant around! She had a great passion for riding motorcycles with...

Steven Kirby Sykes

Steven Kirby Sykes

May 6, 2022

Steve Sykes passed away in Okotoks, AB on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the age of 48 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Audrey; nephew Kevin Jeffery; siblings, Elaine, Chris and Jane (Jim); great nephew and namesake Steven Jeffery; as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and close friends. Steve was predeceased by his father, Percy (2018),...

Josef “Joe” Seifriedsberger

Josef “Joe” Seifriedsberger

May 2, 2022

Josef “Joe” Seifriedsberger passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the age of 94 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his spouse of 12 years Inge Romih; sister-in-law Anna Seifriedsberger, of Eberschwang, Austria; niece Ingrid (Helmut) Frühauf, of Eberschwang, Austria; great nieces Brigit Görger-St Jorgen, and her family of Graz, Austria, and Eva Frühaut, and her family of...

Carol Margaret Ann Stern

Carol Margaret Ann Stern

May 1, 2022

Carol Margaret Ann Stern passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the age of 53 years after a heart attack in Calgary, AB. She is survived by her daughter Desire’e Bennett-Stern; son Devin Stern-Bennett; mother Margret Baldwin; brother Kevin Stern; stepfather Harry Baldwin; stepbrother Ronald Kellestine; nieces Tiffany Stern, Skye Stern, Nicole Carter and Chantelle Dannewald-Stern, and her children...

Kamil Pawel Pawlaczyk

Kamil Pawel Pawlaczyk

May 1, 2022

On Sunday, May 1, 2022, Kamil Pawel Pawlaczyk, beloved son of Maria and Janusz Pawlaczyk of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 38 years.Kamil was born in Ostroda, Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1989 with his parents. He grew up and was educated in Calgary. Kamil attended St. Maria Goretti School, St. Jean Brebeuf School, and St....

Judith “Judy” Susan Hjartarson

Judith “Judy” Susan Hjartarson

May 1, 2022

It is with sadness that we announce that Judy Hjartarson (nee Jones) passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the age of 73 years in Calgary, Alberta.Judy is survived by four sons, Eric (Melisa) and Wayne (Annie), both of Calgary, Woody of Regina and Joel of Saskatoon; four grandchildren, Ryan, Kellan, Kooper and Carly all of...