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Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Charlene Marie Teresa Rempfer
Jun 5, 2021
Charlene (Grouette) Rempfer passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2021 at the age of 70.Charlene was a loving, compassionate, empathetic, kind, and genuine person. She had a fantastic sense of humour, and was always “The Cool One”. Her infectious smile and gift of “the gab” could light up and captivate any room she entered, and she always left those she...
John Lindsay Ireland
Jun 5, 2021
Born : September 15, 1949 in ReginaPassed Away : June 5, 2021 in CalgaryJohn Ireland passed away at home from heart failure on Saturday, June 5, 2021.He attended Queen Elizabeth School grades 1-12 and SAIT where he graduated from Welding Engineering. John held a variety of occupations such as milkman, bus driver, marble worker, and house husband before settling on...
Shaun Alan Caskenette
Jun 4, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Shaun Caskenette announce his sudden passing on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the age of 40. Shaun was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He was the only child for Margaret and Alan Caskenette.My life and focus was my son Shaun, he was and still is the best thing that ever...
Richard George Abramenko
Jun 3, 2021
Richard Abramenko passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the age of 74 years.He is survived by his daughter and family; siblings, Michael Abramenko, Linda Abramenko, Bernadette Waddy, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Richard was predeceased by his parents, George and Barbara Abramenko and siblings, Sheila Abramenko and David Abramenko.A public viewing will be held...
Robbert Paul Bos (Aka Robert Bos)
May 30, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce our loving son, brother, uncle and friend, Robbert Bos of Calgary, Alberta, passed away on May 30, 2021 at the age of 60.He will be fondly remembered by his mother, Niny Bos, brother, Peter Bos and his wife Sharon, sister Rose Geier (Andy Deszynski); nieces and nephews Aislinn Cairns (Nolan), Courtney Geier,...
Irving Leonard Mendelsohn
May 30, 2021
Irving Mendelsohn passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Irving was born in Montreal on April 17, 1943 to Hyman and Clara Mendelsohn. He grew up in Montreal in a culturally rich and diverse community. He met Agnes in 1969 when she moved from the prairies to Montreal on a temporary teaching exchange program....
Frank Wince
May 28, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge Frank Wince (Ferenc Wincze) passed away May 28, 2021 in Calgary. He was 93 years old.Frank is survived by his wife Evelyn (nee Zasadny) and daughters Colleen (Brian Luco, Shawn & Martine, Erin), Yvonne (Murray Scalf, Jane), Sheryl (Harry Harder, Jeffrey & Danielle, Cameron, Alicia, Travis & Rylee Allerdings) and Susan (Tim...
Gordon Sidney Maxwell
May 28, 2021
It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Gordon (Bunk) Sidney Maxwell announce his passing on the morning of May 28, 2021 at the age of 93.Born in Calgary on October 14, 1927 to Gordon and Margaret Maxwell he was the oldest of six children. Gordon grew up in Drumheller and moved to Calgary in 1950 when he secured...
Shirley Odney (Nee Blair)
May 27, 2021
Mom has died. Shirley Odney took her last breath two months to the day after her 92ndbirthday having struggled for over a year with health challenges. Shirley leaves behind three kids, who are attached to each other by the elastic string of time – Jody, Blair and Pam. There’s a story behind each of Shirley’s kids, but that’s not the...
Heather Chant Leonard (Nee Knowler)
May 25, 2021
Heather Leonard, affectionately known as Grammie, passed away in her hometown of Calgary on Tuesday May 25, 2021. At the age of 72, her long battle with COPD ended peacefully with family by her side.Heather enjoyed a career at the Royal Bank of Canada followed by several exciting business ventures with her kindred entrepreneurial sprit and love of her life,...
Teresa Lee Resch
May 21, 2021
On Friday, May 21, 2021 Mrs. Teresa Resch, beloved wife of Carl Resch for 38 years of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the age of 58 years.Terry was born on October 25, 1962 in Calgary, where she grew up along side her big sister and three younger brothers. She met her husband Carl in 1983 at the Forest Lawn Hotel...
Jerry Mclean Brown
May 20, 2021
Jerry Brown passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the age of 90 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Suzanne (Hans) McPherson of Corvallis, MT, Scott Law of St George, UT, Ward Brown of Kelowna, BC, and Jade (Brad) Mahon of Okotoks, AB; grandchildren Brandi (Simon), Landis, Liam and Chase; great grandchildren Natasha, Ethan, Zachary, Mason...
Marissa Refil Tom
May 18, 2021
Marissa Tom passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the age of 33 years.Marissa is survived by her daughter, Nicole; mother, Nena Refil; brother, Manuel; sister, Mary Anne; and several aunts, uncles,cousins, nieces and nephews in the Philippines.Marissa was born in Quezon City in the Philippines, spent some time in Taiwan before she immigrated to Canada in 2013. She...
James “Jim” Mccoll Johnston
May 17, 2021
With a broken heart, Ian announces the passing of his Dad, James (Jim) McColl Johnston on Monday, May 17,2021 at the age of 63, after a brave year long fight with brain cancer. Jim will forever be missed by his son Ian and siblings Leigh-Anna (Mike) Anton, Lori (Steve) Marshall and Kendra (Mark) Johnston-Oxamitny.Jim was born February 14, 1958 in...
Frederick “Fred” Leonard Butler
May 17, 2021
Frederick Leonard Butler, beloved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad, peacefully went home to his Lord on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the age of 92.He was predeceased by his dear wife Joan in 2015.Fred was born near Loreburn, Saskatchewan on July 4, 1928, one of 13 children to his parents, Marie and Edward Butler. A child of the depression, life...
Jan Berend Wolters
May 13, 2021
Jan Wolters was taken to his heavenly home to be in glory and in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday May 13, 2021 at the age of 94 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Michael (Evelyn) and their children, Erin (Richard), Jordan (Caleb), Colin & Ryan; and Marcus (Gladys) and their children, Alex...
Donna Gladys Mason
May 12, 2021
Donna was born in Eatonia Saskatchewan to Clara and Rudolph Miller, the first grandchild in the family. She was later greeted by a little sister, Evelyn, and brothers, Gordon and Kenny.It was the olden times and they rode around in horse and buggy in the summer. In the winter, her Mom used to heat up rocks to keep them warm...
Louis Czipszer
May 11, 2021
Louis Czipszer, beloved father of Robert & Eva, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2021, aged 95 1/2. He was our – Forever Hero – honourable and wise, sadly missed and in our hearts forever. Rest In Peace.
Eugene “King” Joseph Emmerson
May 11, 2021
Eugene “King” Joseph Emmerson, 86. Devoted Spouse, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather passed away peacefully in the late hours on May 11th, 2021 in his hometown of Calgary Alberta. Born March 10th, 1935 in Lundbreck Alberta to Leslie Emmerson and Eileen Nelson. He spent his formative years in the small towns of the Crownest Pass before moving to Calgary...
Phulmati “Rose” Thakurdin
May 10, 2021
Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1
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