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Valerie Jeanette Berthiaume

Valerie Jeanette Berthiaume

Apr 17, 2021

It is with a very sad heart that we announce the passing of Valerie Jeanette Berthiaume. She left us peacefully in Calgary, Alberta on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the age of 86 years old.Valerie is predeceased by the love of her life, Al Bencher, her parents; Ewart (Dave) and Heather Davis, her siblings; Allan Davis and Gail Takeda.Born on...

Phyllis Victoria Johnson

Phyllis Victoria Johnson

Apr 17, 2021

Phyllis Victoria Johnson (nee McLaren) born July 15 1931, died on April 17,2021 at the age of 89.When Phyllis left us on April 17, I believe she was reunited with her loving husband, William aka Pops.She was born in St Thomas, Jamaica where she raised her children with William. Phyllis and William migrated to Calgary AB on March 11, 1980...

Kelly Gordon Swerid

Kelly Gordon Swerid

Apr 12, 2021

Kelly Swerid passed away in the hospital at the age of 60.Kelly will be greatly missed by his wife Gail; his three children Samantha, Matthew and Sarah and their families. Samantha is married to Tyler Jacobson and has three children Scott David, Lukas Kelly and Rosalie Mae. They live in Draper, Utah. Sarah is with Will Rawleigh and they have...

Albert “Lynn” Betterton

Albert “Lynn” Betterton

Apr 12, 2021

Albert “Lynn” Betterton, 74, passed away April 12, 2021 at the Peter Lougheed Hospital after a lengthy illness.Born in Wadena, Saskatchewan to Eldon and Hazel Betterton, Lynn was the oldest of 4 siblings raised in the Wadena/Melfort area. After graduating from SAIT, Lynn worked as a sheet metal mechanic and was involved in the construction industry throughout his career. He...

Patricia Elizabeth Mckinnon

Patricia Elizabeth Mckinnon

Apr 11, 2021

Patricia Elizabeth McKinnon (Pratt, McLachlan, Tennant; born June 15, 1937) passed away after a massive stroke on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the age of 83.Pat, as she was known (don’t ever call her Patsy), was a proud wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. If you look up the term “feisty broad” you might see a photo of the beautiful Pat...

Gerald Keith Mrakava

Gerald Keith Mrakava

Apr 10, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gerald Mrakava. He was a proud Albertan, raised on a farm but left for the challenge and opportunities of the oil patch, with over 30 years in the field, working as a rig hand to building gas plants.Gerald loved life, working hard and playing hard. He had an...

David Michael Nelson

David Michael Nelson

Apr 8, 2021

Dave loved the simple things in life; he loved ducks, hockey, country music, the mountains, the ocean, rivers, and waterfalls. Dave was an amazing man, husband, and an even more amazing Dad. He was hard working and extremely and funny.Dave is survived by his wife Marion Nelson; children Cathy, Mike, Amanda, Cheri, and Jamie; grandchildren Brittany, Nicole, Elijah, Autumm, Emma,...

Peter Ole James Braglin

Peter Ole James Braglin

Apr 2, 2021

Peter passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 2nd, 2021.He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Beatrice Braglin; brother Brian Braglin; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ronald and Alyce Parisien, and his brother-in-law, Richard LaRocque.He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Braglin; four sons, Keith (Carol) Braglin, Craig (Terry) Braglin, Drew (Joan) Braglin, Brent (Rhonda) Braglin; nine...

Martin Leslie Junior Fuller

Martin Leslie Junior Fuller

Apr 2, 2021

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Ron Allan Thistlethwaite

Ron Allan Thistlethwaite

Apr 1, 2021

Ron Thistlethwaite passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the age of 36 years.Ron Allan is predeceased by his dad, Allan Dale Thistlethwaite. He is survived by his mom, Lynn Davis; sister, Bradlee Davis; and his brother, Aden Blahut.Ron will be remembered by his family for his warm heart, stubbornness, quick wit and sense of humor.We love and miss...

Eva Eula Homer

Eva Eula Homer

Mar 31, 2021

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Mrs. Eva Homer, beloved wife of the late Kenneth William Pedersen, of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 81 years.Eva s survived by her children, Sherry Homer of Calgary, Clayton Homer of Calgary, Shane (Kathy) Homer of Cochrane and Candy (Mike) Koelle of Calgary; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lynn Anderson of Calgary,...

Matthew (Mutt) Kaiser

Matthew (Mutt) Kaiser

Mar 29, 2021

Matt passed away suddenly on Monday morning, March 29, 2021.He is survived by his father, Robert Kaiser of Calgary, Alberta; his mother, Debbie Wastle of Victoria, British Columbia; his brother, Allister Kaiser of Calgary, Alberta; his sister, Amanda and her husband Wael of Victoria, British Columbia; and nephew Kaelan Kaiser of Victoria, British Columbia.Matt was loved by his family and...

Clifford John Oberhammer

Clifford John Oberhammer

Mar 27, 2021

Clifford Oberhammer passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday March 27, 2021 at the age of 87 years.Clifford is predeceased by his wife of over 60 years, Ruth since January 2021; daughter, Judy Dwinnell; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his 4 children, Donna (Joe) Poirier, Debbie (John) Goosen, Dale (David) Whitford &...

Steven James Fast

Steven James Fast

Mar 26, 2021

Steven Fast passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at the age of 64 years.Steve is survived by his two children, Thomas and Kimberley (Trevor); grandchild, Kendra and brother Jeffrey. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Anne in 2004; parents, Harry and Vera Fast as well as numerous extended family.Steven was born in Vancouver B.C. and raised in Sorrento...

Kiet Chao

Kiet Chao

Mar 25, 2021

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Myrna Elizabeth Lawrence

Myrna Elizabeth Lawrence

Mar 23, 2021

Myrna Lawrence passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the age of 87 years.She is survived by her four children, Kenneth (Juliette) Wice, Terry (Cindy) Wice, David Wice (Marie LeBlanc) and Melanie Smith; three grandchildren, Denise McGinnis, Shelby Wice and Joshua Wice; one great-grandchild, Jaxon McGinnis; grand fur babies, Tiny, Mickey and Annie along with numerous extended family and...

Ashley Lynn Osmond

Ashley Lynn Osmond

Mar 20, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Ashley Lynn Osmond announce her sudden passing on Saturday March 20, 2021 at the age of 33 years. Ashley was born on May 26, 1987 in Calgary at the Grace Hospital. She lived in Calgary throughout her life. In 2007, Ashley gave birth to her son, Jaden Alexander McPherson and in...

Kyle Joseph Semenchuk

Kyle Joseph Semenchuk

Mar 19, 2021

In the garden of memory, in the place of dreams that is where you and I shall meet: The Mad Hatter, Lewis Carroll Alice Through the Looking Glass.It is with profound and unimaginable sadness that we announce Kyle unexpected passing at the age of 46.He is remembered by his wife, Kaley and his sons, Robert and Max; his parents, Debbie...

William Bell Anderson

William Bell Anderson

Mar 18, 2021

William Bell Anderson, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully with family at his side at Agape Hospice in Calgary on March 18 at age 92.Bill was born in Calgary and raised in Moose Jaw and Regina, Saskatchewan. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bill worked in the Oil and Gas sector...

Larry Flamand

Larry Flamand

Mar 18, 2021

We are shocked and saddened with the sudden passing of Larry.He leaves behind his partner Eva; his best friend Bacon; his siblings Lydia (Klaas), Norma (Martino), Leonide, Elva, Wally (Karen), Randy (Lorna); and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.Larry was predeceased by his mom Thelma, his dad Leo, his sister Lea and his pal Remington.Larry was a great...