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Sharon Lee Jessett (Nee Parker)

Sharon Lee Jessett (Nee Parker)

Feb 20, 2021

Sharon Jessett passed away peacefully at the Aspen Lodge on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the age of 69 years.Sharon is survived by her two daughters, Jackie (Kelly) Mitchell of Grande Prairie, AB and Tammy Jessett (Boyd Tarasoff) of Calgary, AB; four grand-daughters, Kasey Lee Mitchell, Breanna Taylor Mitchell, Dakota Ann Mitchell and Summer Kendall Tarasoff. She was the youngest...

Ansgar Christensen

Ansgar Christensen

Feb 14, 2021

Ansgar Christensen (94) of Calgary, Alberta passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in his home at Prince of Peace Manor, with his loving wife of 71 years, Evelyn, at his side. A small family memorial service will be held on Friday, February 19 at 1:30 p.m. from Hope Lutheran Church, Calgary, with Reverend Kristian Wold officiating. An interment will...

Mary Joan Clarke

Mary Joan Clarke

Feb 14, 2021

Mary Clarke passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the age of 100 years.Mary is survived by her two sons, Jack (Joan) Clarke of Nanaimo, BC and Eric (Kim) Clarke of Priddis, Alberta; granddaughter, Karen (Jac) Meyer of Victoria , BC and their two sons, Aiden and Julian along with numerous nieces and nephews. Mary is pre-deceased by her...

Lane Kranenburg

Lane Kranenburg

Feb 13, 2021

Lane was a husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, entrepreneur, leader, Poppa Bear…. so much to so many. Surrounded by the love of his family, Lane’s life journey came to a close early February 13. Lane passing on the Anniversary of the Calgary’88 Winter Olympics seems fitting. Serving as Chair for Mascots Hidy and Howdy was one of Lane’s life...

Frederick “Fred” Allan Sipchenko

Frederick “Fred” Allan Sipchenko

Feb 12, 2021

“God’s finger touched him and he slept.”Fred Sipchenko always offered kindness, support and unconditional love to family, friends and the fortunate others who enjoyed the precious opportunity to cross paths with him.Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in January 1956, Fred died of natural causes on Friday, 12 February 2021 under the excellent care and kindness of the doctors and nursing...

Cyril Donald Hutton

Cyril Donald Hutton

Feb 12, 2021

On Friday, February 12, 2021 Mr. Cyril Hutton of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 68 years.Cyril is survived by his loving and caring sisters Joyce and her husband Lawrence Hanson of Calgary, Lois and her husband Merv Black of Victoria, British Columbia, sister in law Alice Hutton of Calgary, and numerous other relatives and friends. He is...

Donald Harvey Young

Donald Harvey Young

Feb 10, 2021

Donald Young passed away at home in Calgary, Alberta on February 10, 2021 at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Florence, two daughters, Jolayne (David) Nash of Lincoln, California, and Nancy (Michael) Hicken of Portland, Oregon, and son Scott (Rebecca) Young of Fort Worth, Texas. He will be dearly missed by his...

Wallace Chun Kwong Lee

Wallace Chun Kwong Lee

Feb 10, 2021

On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Mr. Wallace Chun Kwong Lee, beloved husband of Phyllis Ping Lee of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 96 years.Wallace was born on October 7, 1924 in Shanghai, China to his mother May Wong and his father Shun Lee, owner of Sun Sun Department Store. While in China, Wallace served in the...

Reinhold “Ray” Simon Wahler

Reinhold “Ray” Simon Wahler

Feb 10, 2021

Ray Wahler passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the age of 95 years.Ray was predeceased by Eileen Lillian Wahler, his wife of over 50 years. He was a great husband. He adored her. He was dedicated to her totally. In our grief we smile … he is holding her hand again.Ray is survived by his four children:...

Carol Anne Thompson

Carol Anne Thompson

Feb 9, 2021

Carol was born on August 2nd, 1939 and was raised in Calgary, Alberta. She was the eldest of five; Joanne, Gerry and Beverly, predeceased by infant sister, Shirley; husband, Russell; grandson, Russell and parents, Katherine and Henry along with numerous extended family.Carol attended Bridgeland Elementary, Langevin Junior High and graduated from Crescent Heights High School. After high school, she went...

Sharon Anne Stratton

Sharon Anne Stratton

Feb 5, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Sharon Anne Stratton, on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the age of 77 years.Sharon was born April 5, 1943 and raised in Calgary by her parents Mary and Mike Kreba, together with her six siblings, Jerry, Joyce, Larry, Lois, Rodney and Barb. She met our father,...

Agnes Rita Eby

Agnes Rita Eby

Feb 2, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Agnes Rita Koob on February 2, 2021 at the age of 84. Born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Agnes was predeceased by her parents, Mary & Rudolf Koob; brother, Harold and husband, Wendell Timmons. She is survived by their three children, Wendy (Les), Kathy, & Calvin (Denise); eight grandchildren; twelve great...

Margaret “Peggy” Marie Graham

Margaret “Peggy” Marie Graham

Jan 31, 2021

Margaret Graham passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the age of 72 years.Peggy is survived by her husband of 53 years, John Harold Graham; her daughter, Shawna Graham (Colin May) of Calgary; son, Darcy Graham (Kerry Clark) of Calgary; precious grandchildren, Dominic Graham and Sophie May and her beloved sister, Irene Kelly (Dennis Ewasienko) along with numerous extended...

Calvin Lawrence Donald

Calvin Lawrence Donald

Jan 30, 2021

On Saturday, January 30, 2021 Calvin Donald of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 26 years.Calvin was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on May 8, 1994. He loved playing his guitar which Calvin was self taught. As well he had a love for gaming. His many interests included art, nature, and music. He was also known to be a...

Ruot Tong Kamlow

Ruot Tong Kamlow

Jan 29, 2021

Ruot Tong Kamlow passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the age of 36 years.Friends are invited to a visitation at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 -17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Friday February 19 from 1:00pm – 2:00pmGraveside Services will be held for Ruot at at Mountain View Memorial Gardens on Friday February 19 at 2:30 pm.

Richard Donald Schmidt

Richard Donald Schmidt

Jan 28, 2021

Richard, beloved husband of the late Jeanne Schmidt, passed away peacefully at Southwood Care Centre at the age of 85 years.Richard was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan and worked in real estate and then many years in the oil & gas industry.Richard was predeceased by his wife Jeanne; his parents, Peter and Margaret Schmidt; sister, Irene Schmidt; brothers, Doug Schmidt, Jerry...

Ove Egon Clemmensen

Ove Egon Clemmensen

Jan 24, 2021

Ove Clemmensen passed away on Sunday January 24, 2021 at the age of 86 years.He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bonnie; daughter, Laura Bartel; son, Murray (Alison) Clemmensen; 2 grandchildren, Reece & Kiandra Bartel; 2 great grandchildren, Brianne & Quinn; and 1 sister, Ida Madsen.Ove was born in Swan River, MB. He and his twin brother, Harry...

Carol Edith Kyle

Carol Edith Kyle

Jan 24, 2021

On Sunday, January 24, 2021 Mrs. Carol Kyle beloved wife of Douglas of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 84 years.Carol was born and raised in Montreal. She was a natural athlete and made all the school sports teams with ease; and was captain of many of them. In 1954 at the age of 18 she won the...

Valentino Robert Sacco

Valentino Robert Sacco

Jan 23, 2021

Valentino “Robert” Sacco passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the age of 58 years.Robert was predeceased by his mom Peggy Bradley just last month. He is survived by his father, Antonio Sacco; two brothers, Paul (Carol Grbavac) Sacco and David (Anita) Sacco; niece, Melissa (Ty) and nephew Sheldon (Karina).Rob was born and raised in Calgary, attending Van Horne...