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Maryann Goldthorp

Maryann Goldthorp

Jan 12, 2022

On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 MaryAnn Goldthorp, beloved wife of Thomas Goldthorp of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 61 years.MaryAnn Salonen was born January 26th, 1960 in Montreal, and held a great love of the city her entire life. She and her twin sister Elizabeth (Sassa) were raised by their mother, Kerttu, and their older siblings Marja,...

Gary John Fitzpatrick

Gary John Fitzpatrick

Jan 11, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce that Gary Fitzpatrick passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the age of 77 years.Gary is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Gail Fitzpatrick; two sons, Colin (Tracy) Fitzpatrick and Cory (Corinne) Fitzpatrick; numerous amazing grandchildren and great grandchildren; his brother, Kelly Fitzpatrick along with numerous extended family and...

Kenneth Donald Naugler

Kenneth Donald Naugler

Jan 11, 2022

Kenneth Naugler passed away on Tuesday January 11, 2022 at the age of 59 years.Ken was born in Ottawa, ON. He is predeceased by his father, Donald Naugler and survived by his mother, Shirley Naugler and sister, Carolynn Waters.No formal funeral ceremony will be held.

Terry Edwin Millar

Terry Edwin Millar

Jan 10, 2022

On Monday, January 10, 2022 Mr. Terry Edwin Millar of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 59 years.Terry was born in Pembroke, Ontario but spent most of his life in Calgary. He had a passion for plants and the outdoors, and spent his younger years working as a landscaper. He lived a simple life but enjoyed spending time...

Yvonne Julia Van Rhyn

Yvonne Julia Van Rhyn

Jan 9, 2022

Mrs. Yvonne Julia van Rhyn, beloved wife of the late Peter Benjamin van Rhyn, passed away on Sunday, January 9. 2022 at the age of 94 years.Yvonne is survived by two daughters Linda Allred and Jeanine Nicholl; eight grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren.Besides her loving husband, Yvonne is predeceased by her three sisters Veron, Frances, Doris; and her brother John...

Diane Wilks Hibbard

Diane Wilks Hibbard

Jan 8, 2022

Diane Wilks Hibbard was born on March 27, 1963 at Calgary, Alberta, to Gerald G. M. Hibbard, a decorated World War II veteran of the European Theatre of war and co-founder of Sun Oil Co. (now Suncor) and Lillian E. O. Luedtke, a nurse. Diane passed away at Foothills Medical Center at 0401 hrs, Saturday January 8, 2022, in the...

Dianne Olive Fountain

Dianne Olive Fountain

Jan 7, 2022

Dianne Olive Fountain was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on January 7, 2022 at the age 76 after a courageous battle with cancer.She was born to William and Hazel Park on April 1, 1945 in Calgary, Alberta. After high school, she trained to become a nurse in Medicine Hat. She met her future...

Khen Thi Tran

Khen Thi Tran

Jan 4, 2022

Mrs. Khen Thi Tran passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the age of 79 years.A Visitation will take place at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Friday January 7, 2022 beginning at 5:00pm. Please note: QR Code proof of vaccination with valid ID, OR negative COVID test result in the past 72 hours OR...

Myroslawa Muriel Pierson

Myroslawa Muriel Pierson

Jan 3, 2022

Muriel died surrounded by her children on January 3, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents John and Mary Hawryluk, her sisters and brother Anne, Stella, and Fred (Marlene) Hawryluk. She was also predeceased by her loving husband of almost 71 years, Earl Charlie Pierson, her oldest daughter, Theresa (Logan) Ragan, and three grandsons. She is survived by Brenda (Dave),...

Connie Bernice Kermeen

Connie Bernice Kermeen

Jan 2, 2022

Connie Kermeen passed away at her home on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the age of 55 years.Connie will be lovingly remembered by her son, Levi (Cheyenne) Kermeen; daughter, Denim (Kacy) Kermeen; her grand-daughter, Axelle Savoie; and her brother, Wayne (Dawn) Kermeen.Connie worked for many years with Canada Post. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grand-daughter,...

Ulla Maria Watroba

Ulla Maria Watroba

Jan 1, 2022

Ulla Maria Watroba passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the age of 63 years.Full Obituary to come.A Funeral Service will be held for Ulla at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm with a viewing prior starting at 1:00pm.

Violet Gloria Schickerowsky

Violet Gloria Schickerowsky

Jan 1, 2022

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and cousin Vi, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2022 at the age of eighty-six years old.Vi was pre-deceased by the love of her life, Ken Schickerowsky in 1993; her son, Kenny (Lori) Schickerowsky in 2012; her father, James Cardinal; her mother, Kathleen Whitford and sisters, Laura Carson,...

Margaret Ann Payne

Margaret Ann Payne

Jan 1, 2022

Our mother, grandmother and family matriarch, Margaret Ann Payne, celebrated the new year on Saturday, January 1, 2022 by returning to her Father in Heaven and into the waiting arms of the love of her life and eternal companion, Howard.Margaret was born December 26, 1934 in Granger, Utah to Richard Grant Bawden and Ivy Inkley Bawden. She was the last...

Robert Bruce Kozicki

Robert Bruce Kozicki

Jan 1, 2022

Robert “Bruce” Kozicki, of Calgary, born May 21, 1967, passed away suddenly on January 1, 2022, at the age of 54. Rob is survived by his son Chance; mother Susan Kozicki; brothers Al and Chad; nephews Kael and Chase; and niece Paige; as well as Chance’s mother Karen; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins in Sherwood Park and Edmonton. He...

Kham The Le

Kham The Le

Dec 31, 2021

On Friday, December 31, 2021 Mr. Kham The Le of Calgary, Alberta at the age of 101 years.A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from Pierson’s Funeral Service, 4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary.  A livestream of the service may be viewed from this link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85693929122Interment will follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace...

Richart Marinus Franciscus Maria Bocxe

Richart Marinus Franciscus Maria Bocxe

Dec 30, 2021

Richart passed away from complications after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was the third child in his family and leaves nine siblings in Holland and one in Ireland: Ton (Lida), Lida (Ruud), Ria, Gerard (Willie), Cees (Ria), Arie (Gerda), Corrie (Ton), Joke (Lex), Tineke, Henri (Gabriella).As an aspiring visual artist, Richart was attracted to the unique natural...

Harold Stanley Kettleson

Harold Stanley Kettleson

Dec 29, 2021

Stan Kettleson, passed away on the 29thday of December, 2021, at the age of 98 years, following a long battle with dementia.  He will be dearly missed by his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Martin Cooperman.He was born and raised in the town of Vulcan, Alberta, surrounded by a loving family.  During the Second World War, Stan served in the...

Maurine Williamson Leavitt

Maurine Williamson Leavitt

Dec 28, 2021

Maurine Williamson-Leavitt passed away peacefully December 28, 2021, three days before her 93rd birthday. As she repeatedly rallied through major health challenges in her last years, her ability to thrive amidst adversity proved to be a metaphor for the entirety of her life: Maurine was good at living. Driven deeply by a love for people and connection, appreciation for beautiful...

George Randolph (Randy) Cushman

George Randolph (Randy) Cushman

Dec 27, 2021

George Randolph (Randy) Cushman passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at AgeCare Seton, Calgary, Alberta at the age of 74.George was the middle child of Robert Harold Cushman and Clara Leona Cushman (née Strang). He was born on June 25, 1947 in Calgary, Alberta.George spent most of his life in Calgary and enjoyed people and the outdoors. He especially...

Jose Esporlas Reyes

Jose Esporlas Reyes

Dec 24, 2021

Jose Reyes was born on December 27, 1949 in Manila, Philippines. He was a Registered Nurse at Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital where he met his wife, Teresita Igno. Jose was a loving father, and grandfather. Jose loved to joke around. He enjoyed nature, cycling, and was a good handyman around the house.Jose is survived by his loving wife of 41...