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Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Joan Elizabeth Florence Farraway
May 3, 2021
Joan Farraway passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Southwood Hospice at the age of 86 years. She will be dearly missed by her husband Richard “Dick” Farraway; four children Jo-Ann Newall (John), Kris Farraway, David Farraway and Sara-Lynn Farraway (Paul Kyrytow); Six grandchildren Jason, Karly, Kyle, Stevie-Lynn, Zach and Sam; twelve great-grandchildren; a brother James Macleod (Carmen);...
Mike Nacsinak
May 1, 2021
Mike Nacsinak passed away on Saturday May 1, 2021 at the age of 83 years.Memorial Mass has been postponed until a later date.
Roman Anton Martin
Apr 30, 2021
On Friday, April 30, 2021 Mr. Roman Martin, beloved husband of Mrs. Amy Martin, of Calgary, Alberta, passed away suddenly while out for a walk at the age of 81 years.Roman was the youngest of six children. They were all born in the two storey wood farmhouse built by his father and uncles on the homestead in Ormiston, Saskatchewan. Growing...
Phyllis Naomi Letourneau
Apr 29, 2021
Naomi Letourneau passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the age of 84 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Maurice Letourneau, Chick Letourneau, both of Calgary, AB, Carol (Barry) Wright of Prince Albert, SK, Michelle (Percy) Janzen of Calgary, AB, Alisa (Jim) Pogson of Rocky Mountain House, AB, and Andrea Chambers of Coquilum, BC; 21 grandchildren,...
Giuseppe ‘Joseph’ Bilotta
Apr 27, 2021
Giuseppe Bilotta of Calgary passed away on Tuesday April 27, 2021 at the age of 61 years. Giuseppe immigrated to Calgary with his parents, Silvio & Maria Bilotta and his older brother, Orlando Bilotta on September 9, 1964. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Franca Belcastro Bilotta and only son, Silvio Bilotta; two brothers, Orlando Bilotta & Frank Bilotta;...
Alvin Anton Exner
Apr 27, 2021
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Mr. Alvin Anton Exner, beloved husband of the late Amelia “Millie” Exner (nee Runge), of Calgary, Alberta, joined the angels in Heaven at the age of 79 years.Alvin is survived and dearly loved by his four children Leanna and her husband David O’Connell of Calgary, Shellie and her husband Don Murchie of Calgary, Darren Exner...
Solveig Elisabeth Holmes
Apr 26, 2021
Solveig Holmes, nee Jensen, passed away on Monday April 26, 2021 at the age of 70 years.Solveig was born in Denmark, just outside Copenhagen and immigrated with her parents to Canada when she was 7, first to Montreal, then Saskatchewan before settling in Calgary.Solveig was one of 5 children born to Ludvig and Ruth Jensen.Solveig lived a colorful life. She...
Paul “Philip” Sia
Apr 26, 2021
Paul “Philip” Sia passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the age of 56 years.https://www.piersons.ca/wp-content/uploads/Watch-Pauls-Video-Tribute-Here.mp4
Alexis Leighann (Brandon Parker) Hood
Apr 26, 2021
Alex Hood passed away on Monday April 26, 2021 at the age of 24 years.Alex will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Shannon And Geoff, grandparents, Tom & Debbie Buckle and Jackie Joy & Rod Sluth; siblings, Jamie Hood, James Buckle and Lacey Buckle; cousins, Michael & Matthew Hood and uncle, Doug Hood as well as many extended family.She is...
Hana Cimaracha Hlousek
Apr 25, 2021
On Sunday, April 25, 2021 Mrs. Hana Hlousek, beloved wife of the late Josef Hlousek, of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 89 years.Hana is a native of Czechoslovakia. She emigrated to Canada on February 1, 1969, with her husband, Josef. Moving to Canada was a very difficult decision for both Hana and Josef because they left behind...
Sharon Ruth Honeychurch
Apr 25, 2021
Sharon Ruth Honeychurch passed into the presence of her Lord Jesus from Carewest Sarcee on April 25, 2021.She was born in Calgary on Christmas Day 1942 and lived most of her life in this city. Sharon studied at the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta, receiving Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Education degrees. She also pursued religious...
“Lisa” Elizabeth Marie Lapinsky
Apr 24, 2021
Lisa Lapinsky passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the age of 46 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 27 years Joe Elson; daughter Crystal Vickery; son Cole Elson; granddaughter Adalynn Vickery; parents Jim & Lorie Lapinsky; mother-in-law Frances Elson; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her sister Amy Lapinksy and...
Evelyn French-Erickson
Apr 23, 2021
It is with profound sadness Evelyn passed away suddenly and peacefully in Westerville, Ohio.She will be missed by her four brothers Cecil (Sandy), Lyle (Deanna), Ernie (Wendy) and Gordon (Cindy), many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and three great great nieces and one great great nephew.Evelyn was predeceased by her father and mother, one sister, four brothers...
Dennis Ricky Racette
Apr 23, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, cousin, uncle, father, grandfather and cherished friend, Dennis Ricky Racette, on April 23rd, 2021.He is predeceased by his mother and father; Marie Caron and Ernest Rigler; step-father Joseph Caron; sisters Dianne Mould and Jeannie Champagne; brother Stan Racette; his beloved dog Bella. He is survived...
Mr. Paul Thuoc Van Nguyen
Apr 23, 2021
Paul Thuoc Van Nguyen passed away on Friday April 23, 2021 at the age of 88 years.Service schedule is as follows:Prayer ServicePierson’s Funeral Service Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SE, CalgarySunday April 25, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmPlease note: A maximum of 20 people will be permitted. Masks are mandatory. Livestream of the prayer service can be accessed at the link...
Silvia Brigida Gonzalez
Apr 21, 2021
Silvia Gonzalez passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the age of 65 years.Words from her brother, Daniel:Silvia was a loving and generous sister. She was a very good person and loved by all.Throughout time she was always that way, not only with me, but also with our parents Nora and Leonel, grandparents and friends.A brilliant student at her...
Charles Jeffery Ealey
Apr 21, 2021
With deep sadness we share the passing of Jeff at his home surrounded by family on 21st of April 2021 after a brief and courageous struggle with cancer.Jeff was born in Assiniboia Saskatchewan on the 15th of May 1966. He received his early schooling in Assiniboia and Moose Jaw before completing the SIAST Accounting Program and obtaining a degree from...
Michael Peter Kopmann
Apr 20, 2021
It is with great loss to announce the passing of Michael Peter Kopmann on April 20, 2021 at 3:44 am. Michael leaves behind his mother, Doris, brothers Rolf and Arthur, nephew Jaime, daughter Tiffinie, and his 3 grandchildren Haley, Joseph and Chloe.Mike was a great man and touched the lives of everyone’s paths he crossed. He was always the first...
Colleen Myrtle Opperman
Apr 18, 2021
Colleen Opperman passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday April 18, 2021 at the age of 64 years.Colleen was born in Turner Valley to Irvan & Doreen Ryckman. She is predeceased by her husband, Phillip; her parents, Irvan & Doreen; and sister, Laurie. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Jason and Travis; granddaughter,...
Alana Keleigh
Apr 18, 2021
Alana’s fearless spirit was born into this world on October 7, 1988 and left us too soon on April 18, 2021.Raised in Calgary, Alana graduated from Mount Royal University where she explored her passion for science and conservation and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science. Throughout her life, Alana advocated for environmental conservation and planted over one million trees...
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