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Albenia Ann Anderson (Nee Speroski)

Albenia Ann Anderson (Nee Speroski)

Dec 18, 2021

Albenia was born into and grew up on the homestead farm of Frank Speroski in Eckville, Alberta. When still high school age she moved to Calgary for further education and employment. At her sister’s wedding she met a dashing WWII veteran name of Justin Anderson. They fell in love and married in June 1951. Over the next 15 years, they...

Gaston Antoine Durocher

Gaston Antoine Durocher

Dec 17, 2021

On Friday, December 17, 2021 Mr. Gaston Durocher, beloved husband of Yolande Durocher (nee Ducharme), of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the age of 75 years.Besides his loving wife of 55 years, Gaston is survived by his children Carole Viveiros and her husband Manuel of Sicamous, British Columbia, Mike Durocher of Calgary, Alain Durocher and his wife Kathy of Calgary;...

Richard Hermann Sell

Richard Hermann Sell

Dec 17, 2021

Richard Sell passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the age of 64 years. He will be missed immensely by his wife of 36 years Janice Sell (nee Mabley); children David, Ted, Victoria and Jessica; two grandchildren; sisters Margaret Mabley and Rita Lehman; brothers Garry Sell and Douglas Sell along with many brothers and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews...

Valentin Badara

Valentin Badara

Dec 16, 2021

We regretfully announce the passing away of Valentin Badara on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the age of 26 years old.  He peacefully died in his sleep at Peter Lougheed Hospital. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Janina Badara; father, Stefan Badara; brothers Sebastian and Ciprian Badara; grandmothers Georgeta Nita and Victoria Badara; aunt Mihaela and uncle, Mihai...

Ruth Grose

Ruth Grose

Dec 16, 2021

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Ruth on Thursday December 16, 2021 at the age of 95 years.Ruth was born in Dalum, Denmark to loving parents Frederik and Ella Jorgensen. Along with her two sisters Anna and Rigmor, Frederik and Ella brought their family to Canada and settled in Redcliff, Alberta where Ruth met her...

Brian Leslie Fergusson

Brian Leslie Fergusson

Dec 13, 2021

Brian Fergusson passed away on Monday December 13, 2021 at the age of 74 years.Brian was born in Didsbury to Leslie & Marion Fergusson and was one of 6 children.He is predeceased by his parents; 3 of his siblings, Alaistair, Clayton & Robin. He is survived by his children, Daniel (Xia) of Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, Janice (David) Besson of Calgary,&...

Norma Jean Peterson

Norma Jean Peterson

Dec 10, 2021

Norma Jean Peterson passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at the age of 59 years.Norma Jean was born in Coronation, Alberta and was the youngest of 16 children. She lived in Toronto for a number of years but returned to Calgary to settle with her soul mate and love of her life, Ben Peterson. They purchased a house in...

Cleveland Whitelock

Cleveland Whitelock

Dec 10, 2021

Cleveland Whitelock passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at the age of 92 years.A Funeral Service will be held for Cleveland at Bridgeland Seventh-day Adventist Church (48 – 12 Street NE, Calgary) on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 11:00 am with a viewing commencing at 10:00am. Cleveland will be laid to rest following the service at Mountain View Memorial...

Roman “Rod” Semenchuk

Roman “Rod” Semenchuk

Dec 10, 2021

“And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched…for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much”.It is with profound sadness and gentle relief that we announce the passing of Roman “Rod” Semenchuk on Friday December 10th, 2021 at the age of 76 after a courageous four year battle with cancer.Rod is remembered...

Bernice Laurel Nelson (Nee Bancroft)

Bernice Laurel Nelson (Nee Bancroft)

Dec 8, 2021

Bernice Nelson passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the age of 88 years with family at her side.Bernice was predeceased by her dear husband Brian Nelson, a grandson Reed Nelson, and a brother Roland Bancroft.She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Wade Nelson (Gloria) of Calgary, Stephen Nelson (Mayita) of Calgary, Caroline Harris (Richard) of St. George,...

Clifford Henry Junghans

Clifford Henry Junghans

Dec 4, 2021

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Clifford Junghans on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the age of 80 years. He was the soul mate, best friend and husband of 56 years to Darlene; precious father to Monica (Trevor) Layng, Coreena (Wayne) Taylor, Janette (Tyson) Lybbert, Sheila (Mindo) Laurinaitis and Stephanie Van Lissum. He will...

Cary Christopher Markham

Cary Christopher Markham

Nov 30, 2021

On Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Cary Christopher Markham of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 36 years.Cary was a loving individual with one of the biggest hearts that found good in everyone. He would give you the shirt off his back to anyone in need. Cary would give his bed and meals to homeless people to help bring...

Alma Joyce Stadel

Alma Joyce Stadel

Nov 29, 2021

This tribute of Alma Joyce Stadel is given by her family.  Joyce was born on March 9, 1936 at the Cardston General Hospital the first daughter of John Thomas Dunn and Mary Wheeler Dunn. She spent many a summer day playing on the family farm in Jefferson Alberta and winter days feeding the barn animals in big winter boots.  She...

Joshua Kigongo Mukasa

Joshua Kigongo Mukasa

Nov 28, 2021

Joshua Kigongo Mukasa was born on August 22, 1986 in Calgary Alberta. He is the second oldest of 5 children. From a young age Josh loved being the leader and coming up with new ideas when it came to having fun with his friends and family. Whether it was playing carnival in the basement or building big forts, he always...

Marissa Frances Shelever

Marissa Frances Shelever

Nov 27, 2021

Marissa Shelever passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the age of 23 years.She is survived by her mother, Billie and many siblings and extended family.Visitation for Marissa will take place at Country Hills Crematorium (11995 16 St NE, Calgary) on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 11:00am to 1:00pm.Please note: Guests must provide either a...

Kelley Jaye Herbold

Kelley Jaye Herbold

Nov 26, 2021

Kelley Herbold passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the age of 44 years.  A Funeral Service will be held for Kelley at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 17 Ave SE, Calgary) on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.Interment at the Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery.Hugs from home can be submitted under the resources tab.

Raymond Eldon Maret

Raymond Eldon Maret

Nov 24, 2021

Raymond Maret passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the age of 91 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Laurel (Dennis) Cooper of Corvallis, OR, and David (Linda) Maret, of Calgary, AB; grandchildren Gabriel Bilodeau, Morgan Cooper, Don (Heather) Maret, Kelly (Matthew) French, Joshua (Melissa) Maret, Nathan Maret and Kathryn (Mathew) Komm; eight great grandchildren; sister...

Mario Joseph Paul Ethier

Mario Joseph Paul Ethier

Nov 24, 2021

Mario Ethier passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the age of 53 years.Mario was predeceased by his parents, Victor Ethier and Lola St. Jacques and his brother Alain Ethier. He is survived by his adopted brother, Bryson Ethier.A Funeral Service will be held for Mario at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 17 Ave SE, Calgary) on Thursday, December 23,...

William “Bill” Andrew Makson

William “Bill” Andrew Makson

Nov 24, 2021

It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Makson, 49, peacefully at his home in Calgary, Alberta on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.Bill is survived by his wife, Sarah (nee Johnson), his children, Briar and Sophie, his mother, Ann (Wachel) Makson, and his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Diane. He will be remembered fondly by...

Sabrina Gerri-Rae Wong

Sabrina Gerri-Rae Wong

Nov 23, 2021

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Sabrina Wong at the age of 44 years old.She was devoted to her family and friends and would always put the needs of others before her own. Her love for her children was unbounded and she was incredibly...

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