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Shirley Mabel Hindson

Shirley Mabel Hindson

Oct 19, 2021

On the evening of Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Shirley Mabel Hindson leaped into the arms of God ending an 85 year journey as a mother, grandmother, friend, volunteer and much more. Her final years were spent joyfully with Alzheimer’s, while at the same time it ended her life.Shirley led an inspired life as a writer, dancer, and walking enthusiast. She...

Richard John Lozanski

Richard John Lozanski

Oct 18, 2021

It is with profound sadness that the family of Richard John Lozanski announces his passing on Monday, October 18, 2021.He will be forever missed as much-loved husband of Annette, dear father of Kristin (Tim), Nicole (Steve), Paul, and Lisa (Ken), and Dziadzia to Rowan, Evan, Harris, and Lawrence. He also leaves behind sisters Fran and Jo. He is predeceased by...

Olga Alice Sankar

Olga Alice Sankar

Oct 17, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Olga Alice Sankar announces her passing on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the age of 102.  She will be greatly missed by her children Helen and Carol, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, her Seven Day Adventist Church family and her wonderful family around the world.  Olga was predeceased her husband Andrew, 6...

Jean Featonby Newton

Jean Featonby Newton

Oct 17, 2021

Jean Newton passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the age of 97 years. She will be dearly missed by her daughter and son-in-law Noreen and Ray Pratt, of Calgary; five grandchildren Virginia, Richard, Lori, Stacey and Sandra; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many dear friends. Jean was predeceased by her husband Harry Newton in 2012; parents Elsie &...

Constantine Antonio Matthie

Constantine Antonio Matthie

Oct 15, 2021

Constantine “Connie” Matthie passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021 at the age of 82 years. Connie was born on October 2, 1939 in Troja, St. Catherine, Jamaica. As a young boy in Jamaica, seeing planes fly overhead, he had the dream of one day being on one and traveling abroad. Connie immigrated to Canada in 1970 thus fulfilling...

Athena Saner-Towns

Athena Saner-Towns

Oct 15, 2021

Athena Saner-Towns left this world suddenly at the age of 5, on October 15, 2021. She is gone too soon, but she lit up our world with light, laughter, and love every day of those five short years.Athena sang beautifully, loved doing puzzles, was an amazing climber, and made friends with everyone in the room. She knew love and gave...

Harold Edward Tabler

Harold Edward Tabler

Oct 11, 2021

Harold Tabler passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Peter Lougheed Centre, Calgary at the age of 84 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 65 years Joyce Tabler (nee Nichol); their son Patrick Tabler (Kathy) of Calgary; their daughter Judith Tabler (John Roche) of Calgary; four grandchildren John Tabler, Alexandra Tabler, Michael Tabler (Kim),...

Janet Rose Elefson

Janet Rose Elefson

Oct 10, 2021

Janet Rose Elefson (nee Krasnow) was born March 17, 1941 in Calgary, AB and died October 10, 2021 in Calgary, AB.She was predeceased by her husband, Reuben Elefson (1999); parents John (1954) and Mary (1977) Krasnow; and brothers, Michael (2003) and Nicholas (1972).A Funeral Service for Janet will be held at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary)...

Geraldine “Geri” Ann Stewart-Normans

Geraldine “Geri” Ann Stewart-Normans

Oct 8, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Geri Stewart-Normans on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the age of 67; after a lengthy 33-year battle of M.S.Geri was a beloved Beautician at Central Memorial High School in Calgary during the 1980’s – 90’s where her students nicknamed her “Stewy”. She was known for her positive spirit and witty...

Lisa Gayle Valen

Lisa Gayle Valen

Oct 8, 2021

It is with immense sadness that Lisa Valen passed away suddenly on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the age of 47.Lisa was a happy child who loved to dance and sing; and especially loved tap dancing. After graduating from high school, she got married to Dion Andrushko and blessed our lives with the birth of her beautiful daughter, Tia-Lin, the...

Arlene Rosalind Boss

Arlene Rosalind Boss

Oct 8, 2021

Arlene Boss passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the age of 76 years.She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Derryll; children, Jacki of Freeport, Bahamas and Darren (Joy) of Calgary; and granddaughter, Raven.Arlene was born and raised in Calgary. She was a proud and protective mother who also loved to laugh and had a versatile...

Eldon Earle Davidson

Eldon Earle Davidson

Oct 7, 2021

It is with much love that the family of Eldon mourns his passing at the age of 90, in Okotoks, Alberta.Eldon was born in Bristol, Connecticut and raised on a small family farm at the Barony on the Saint John River in New Brunswick. He graduated from South Hampton Regional High School in 1949 and in 1955 joined the staff...

Timothy Michael Goodrow

Timothy Michael Goodrow

Oct 6, 2021

It is with much love and sadness that the family of Timothy Michael Goodrow announce Tim’s sudden passing with his stepsister Lisa Wuohela (nee Rae) on October 6, 2021. He will be dearly missed by his parents Mike and Susan Goodrow (stepmother); mother MaryEllen McManamy; sister Jacqueline Goodrow (Dave Hand); step brother Brandon Rae; and his many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Lisa Jeannette Wuohela

Lisa Jeannette Wuohela

Oct 6, 2021

It is with much love and sadness that the family of Lisa Jeannette Wuohela, formerly Melanson (nee Rae) announce Lisa’s sudden passing on October 6, 2021 along with her brother Tim Goodrow. She will be dearly missed by her parents Susan and Mike Goodrow (stepfather). She has left behind her six beautiful children, Kyle Melanson (Niki), Tyler Melanson, Kelsey (Dylan)...

Dale Patrick Primrose

Dale Patrick Primrose

Oct 5, 2021

Dale was born in Creston, BC to Alex and Jean Primrose. His Dad worked in the lumber industry and for several years the family would spend half the year in Creston and half the year in Northern BC. Dale has many fond memories of time spent with his grandparents on their ranch in the Creston Valley. They were true pioneers,...

Abraham Negasi

Abraham Negasi

Oct 5, 2021

Abraham Negasi was born in Adi Segdo, Eritrea and was raised in a loving family. At an early age he joined the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front (EPLF) in search of freedom.  That is also when he got the nick name Johnhoy due to his resemblance to the Ethiopian Emperor.  As he would say “Jebha kilte 20 koyna” and he exiled...

Mario Ivan Smudj

Mario Ivan Smudj

Oct 4, 2021

Mario Ivan Smudj passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the age of 55 years in Banff, AB.A Funeral Service will be held for Mario at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 17 Ave SE, Calgary) on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 10:00 am with burial to follow at Prairie Sky Cemetery (12800 100 St SE, Calgary)

Lorne Albert Baker

Lorne Albert Baker

Oct 4, 2021

Lorne Baker passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the age of 68 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Travis Miller; siblings Larry Baker, Laverne (Ben) Patton, Linda (Lindsay) Johnston and Lois Randell; dear friend and “brother” Robert Verge; nieces and nephews Annette, Ashley, Sean, Christine, Ryan, Robert; great nieces and nephews Colton, Lexi, Maisie, Makaylee,...

Wanda Leora Beaver (Crawler)

Wanda Leora Beaver (Crawler)

Oct 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that our beloved mother, Wanda Leora Beaver (Crawler), was called home on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the age of 63 years old.Wanda is survived by her husband of 47 years, Felix Hunter-Beaver Sr.; her children, Wylene, Dennis, Marci (Emerald), Felix Jr. (Christa), April (Amber), Laverne (Fabian), Lynna (Tyler), Laura, Anthony (Francine) and Thomas; her...

Roger Joseph Richard

Roger Joseph Richard

Oct 2, 2021

Roger Richard passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the age of 75 years.  He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Patricia Richard (Gilles Lanteigne); grandchildren, Luc, Marie-Pier and Cristelle; great-grandson, Ulrick all from Caraquet, NB; siblings, Fernande, Lise (André), Yvon and Micheline Richard, all from Quebec; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many more family and friends....

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