Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Chesley Nels Pierson
Jan 23, 2021
Ches Pierson passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 23, 2021 at the age of 93. Ches was predeceased by his wife Joan on August 20, 2019; by his four siblings – Grace West, Dennis Pierson, Clinton Pierson and Pauline Bietz; and a grandson Nigel Scott.Ches is survived by seven children and their families; Val Dean (Brenda) Pierson, of...
Annie Louise Marie Thebault
Jan 21, 2021
Annie Marie Louise Thebault, née Brisset, passed away on Thursday January 21 in her 91st year. Annie is pre-deceased by her husband Armand (2008) and her great grandsons Callum (2016) and Jeremy (2017). She is survived by her six children, Christine, Brigitte, Philippe, Francis, Geneviève and Vincent, 14 grandchildren and 34 great grand children.Annie was born, raised and educated in...
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Jean Spielman
Jan 21, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” Spielman passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2021 at the age of 88 years.Betty is pre-deceased by her husband, Neil since 2010; her parents, Ralph Northrup Sr. & Roberta Northrup (Nee Hicks); daughter, Diana Weber; sister, Grace and brother, Richard. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Gloria Gallant, Linda Jewett, Darren (Darlene) Spielman & Roberta (Brian)...
Egbertus Gerrit Van Harten
Jan 20, 2021
Egbertus van Harten passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the age of 85 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sandra; 3 children, Gerrit, Sherry, & Wendy; 2 step-sons, Rohan (Josephine) & Michael (Dorette); 1 brother, Dirk and other relatives.Bert was born in Holland before immigrating to Canada. He lived in Calgary for many years, then more...
Robert Eddington Deans
Jan 20, 2021
Bob Deans passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021 at the age of 93 in Calgary. He was the final surviving member of his immediate family. Bob will be sadly missed by his wife, Shirley Deans, with whom he recently celebrated their 69th Wedding Anniversary.He is survived by his son Gord (Pat) Deans and his daughter Joanne (Lynn) Frizzell. Grandpa...
Justin Ronald Miller
Jan 17, 2021
Justin Miller passed away on Sunday January 17, 2021 at the age of 33 years.Justin will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Dennis and Shawna; sister, Adelaide along with her husband Justin, and niece, Gemma who will miss her ‘funny uncle’.Justin grew up in Okotoks. As a young boy growing up, he enjoyed sports, particularly bowling and baseball. Upon completion...
Richard “Dick/Scotty” Matthew Couch
Jan 17, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Matthew Couch announce his passing on Sunday, January 17th, 2021 at the age of 83 years old.Richard will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Theresa and their children, Debby (Joe), Dwayne (Sherrie) and Richard (Patsy). He will also be fondly remembered by his nine grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren...
Ayuel Kiir Deng
Jan 17, 2021
Ayuel Deng passed away on Sunday January 17, 2021 at the age of 38 years.Family and friends are invited to Visitation Services for Ayuel at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Friday February 12 between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Please note: Due to gathering restrictions, only 20 people will permitted at a time and masks are...
David Bao Sang Chan
Jan 16, 2021
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of David Bao Sang Chan on January 16, 2021 following a brief illness. He passed away peacefully at the Foothills Medical Centre with loved ones by his side. David was born in Vietnam and escaped with great peril in 1979 with his family, where he settled in Canada as a refugee....
Robert Lynn Wilde
Jan 16, 2021
Lynn Wilde passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the age of 77 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years Rita; children Angie, Kent, Frazer (Quwenci), and Colby (Julia); daughter-in-law Carrie (Ryan) Boyle of Bentonville, AR; grandchildren Ainsley, Anderson, Nora, Aria, Lincoln and Declan; siblings Richard (Helen) Wilde of Cardston, AB, Juddy (Calvin) Olson...
Allan Anthony Waye
Jan 14, 2021
Allan Anthony Waye passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021 at the Home for Heroes, ATCO Veteran’s Village in Calgary, Alberta after a battle with cancer.Allan was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland before joining the Canadian Military, becoming a proud member of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (“The Patricia’s Patsâ€). He roamed much of Canada as a...
Ruth Marie Oberhammer
Jan 13, 2021
Ruth Oberhammer, nee Keil passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at the age of 89 years.Ruth is predeceased by a daughter, Judy Dwinnell; and two brothers, Albert & Robert. She is survived by her husband, Clifford; 4 children, Donna (Joe) Poirier, Debbie (John) Goosen, Dale (David) Whitford & Jody Oberhammer; 12 grandchildren including Judy-Marie (Guy) Cormier who took care...
Joseph Wendelin Stang
Jan 13, 2021
Joseph Stang of Calgary, Alberta passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the age of 79 years.A visitation will be held for Joseph from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel, 4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta. Interment will follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery.
Elizabeth “Gayle” Watson-Bateman
Jan 11, 2021
On January 11, 2021 Gayle Watson passed away at the Foothills Medical Center and went to join her Mother and first husband Gerry.Gayle was born in Lacombe, Alberta in October 1947 as the first child of four for Harry and Opal Harrison. She enjoyed spending time with her extended family of cousins growing up in Lacombe, Alberta.In 1970 she married...
Joseph D’Silva
Jan 10, 2021
We think of bygone daysWhen we were all togetherThe family chain is broken nowBut memories live forever.To us he has not gone awayNor has he travelled farJust entered God’s eternal homeAnd left the gate ajar.Yesterday is historyTomorrow is a mysteryToday is a gift . . .That is why it is called the “Presentâ€It is with profound sadness we announce the...
Jason William Oliver
Jan 10, 2021
Jason Oliver passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the age of 47 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 21 years Christina; children Emma Oliver, Hunter Oliver, both of Calgary, AB, Zachery Barnes (Amy) of Calgary, AB, Brody Wachter (Leena) of Edmonton, AB, Kyle Temple of New York, NY, Angela Marier (Paul) of Windsor, ON,...
Dorothy Mabel Ryan
Jan 9, 2021
It is with great sadness to announce Dorothy Mable (Finlay) Ryan, born April 21, 1937, at Vanguard, Saskatchewan, the eldest of six children, passed away peacefully at the hospital in Calgary on January 9th, 2021, at the age of 83.She will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Gerald Ryan; her children, Lyle (Roxanne)...
Karen Patricia Steed (Nee Cook)
Jan 8, 2021
With sadness, we announce the passing of Karen (Cook) Steed on January 8, 2021 at the age of 74 years.Left behind are the loved ones her mind could not remember but her heart could not forget. Her husband Wally, who cared for her with dedication and tenderness through her heartbreaking struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her children Krista (Brent), David (Christina)...
Florence Yvonne Diehl (Nee Verreault)
Jan 7, 2021
Mrs. Florence Diehl, of Calgary, Alberta passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 104 years.Florence was born on August 2, 1916 in Marcelin, Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by her husband Larry in 1977, four brothers and ten sisters.Florence is survived by her sister-in-law Rose and her husband Clair Boorse of Edmonton, Alberta, brother-in-law George Marquis of...
Antero Inacio Teixeira
Jan 7, 2021
Antero Teixeira passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 86 years.Antero will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 21 years, Rosaria; children, Brigitte Wenn and Herve Pontes; 7 grandchildren, Brittany (Raymond), Alesha (Bryce), Phillip, Alexander, Emily, Joshua and Jonah; nieces, Vera and Lourdes; nephew, Nelson and numerous extended family and friends. He is predeceased by...
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