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Margaret Janet Leslie

Margaret Janet Leslie

Aug 1, 2020

With great sadness we announce the passing of our mother Margaret Leslie on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the age of 92 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Janet Berkevitch (and son-in law Greg) and Sara Lee; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Murray Leslie and son-in-law Timothy Lee.Our mother was...

Kenneth Dale York

Kenneth Dale York

Jul 31, 2020

Mr Kenneth Dale York, known by friends and family as “Kenny,” passed away at age 62 in Calgary, Alberta on Friday, July 31, 2020. Kenny is predeceased by his father John, brother Danny and longtime partner Barbara. He is survived by his mother Yvette; children Nicole and Kyle; grandchildren Anthonie, Lucas, Madison and Mason; siblings John, Shirley, Wendy, Donald, Kevin...

Claire Alice Vallee

Claire Alice Vallee

Jul 31, 2020

Claire Vallee passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the age of 68 years. She went to join her boyfriend of 21 years Donald MacDonald, her parents Alice & Ronald Vallee and her dog Yellow. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her children Jason Raiche, and his children Alison and Sarah and Elisha Raiche and her children...

Shelly Jean Ramsdale

Shelly Jean Ramsdale

Jul 29, 2020

Shelly Ramsdale passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the age of 59 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Joe Flaherty; children Christine Ramsdale (Kevin), of brooks, AB, John Ramsdale, of Sherwood Park, AB, Kyle Ramsdale (Tanis) and Colin Ramsdale (Tara), both of Calgary, AB; several grandchildren, including Kingston, Justice, Angelo, Halo, Vergo, Nolan, Odessa,...

Ruby Hall Johnston

Ruby Hall Johnston

Jul 28, 2020

We are very sad to announce the passing of our Mother and Granny on Tuesday July 28, 2020. She was in her 98th year of life. Granny was born December 31, 1922 in Toronto, Ontario and moved to Calgary with her husband, George and first child, Sharon in 1946. Granny was a mother to 9 children; grandmother to 20 grandchildren...

Linda Irene Hammond

Linda Irene Hammond

Jul 28, 2020

Linda Hammond of Calgary passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the age of 68 years.Linda is survived by her sister, Brenda Hammond Duke and her husband James Duke of Stayner, Ontario; her two brothers, David Hammond and his wife Karen of Taber, Alberta, and Keith Bridges; and numerous other relatives and dear friends in the Calgary area. She...

David Philip Macdonald

David Philip Macdonald

Jul 27, 2020

MacDonald, David PhilipJune 26, 1973 – July 27, 2020It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Philip MacDonald on Monday July 27, 2020.Dave was born in Toronto on June 26, 1973, shortly thereafter moving with his family to Calgary where he lived out the rest of his life with his loving wife and best friend April.Dave...

Katherine Ethel Popowich

Katherine Ethel Popowich

Jul 27, 2020

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family of Katherine Popowich announces her passing on Monday, July 27, 2020 at the age of 77 years. Katherine is survived by her children Caroline Popowich (Tom Davis), Lorne Popowich (Shannon), Genny Kuhar (Stan), Tony Popowich (Robin), Lori Hughes, Wanda Petrie (Mike); her grandchildren Devin, Nickolas, Bryan (Jessica), Maria, Roanna (Mark), and...

Gwenetha Dawn Shepherd

Gwenetha Dawn Shepherd

Jul 24, 2020

Gwenetha Dawn Shepherd, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully on July 24, 2020. She will be greatly missed by her son Tyler and his wife Lisa and their two sons Mason and Thatcher, Tylers father Gary, her sister Arlene (Randy) and brothers Ken and Darcy as well as numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews...

Ruby Irene Simpson (Nee Hamilton)

Ruby Irene Simpson (Nee Hamilton)

Jul 24, 2020

Ruby passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta on July 24, surrounded by family. Ruby leaves to mourn her daughter, Janie Orchard and husband Donald; three grandchildren, Eric, Arlene, and Onalee (Steve Arnott); and two great grandchildren, Oscar (9) and Archie (7), who have been her biggest sources of joy the past decade. She also leaves 9 special nieces and nephews...

Eli Gordon Higgins

Eli Gordon Higgins

Jul 19, 2020

It is with great sorrow that the family of Eli Higgins announces his sudden passing on July 19, 2020, doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle. He leaves behind the love of his life Marrisa Dumonceaux; his mother Darlene (Mike); brother Patrick and sister Sarah (Ryan). Eli is also survived by his grandmother Kay Stack; grandfather Dan Higgins and grandfather...

Edward Kubota

Edward Kubota

Jul 18, 2020

Edward Kubota, son of Takayuki Kubota and Anne Seidle, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, aged 87 years. He is pre-deceased by wife, Grace (nee Selman); daughter Marnie; brother Ronald; and survived by children, Clifford Kubota (Agata Belcastro); Roxanne (Terry) Nemeth; Candice (Paul) Sephton; Rochelle (Timothy) Bliek; partner of 29 years, Lois Sellars; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings James, Edna,...

Charlotte Lauralee Root

Charlotte Lauralee Root

Jul 16, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charlotte Lauralee Root on the morning of July 16,2020. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many people in her 81 years on earth. Charlotte is survived by her beloved husband, Leon, four daughters and their husbands, Laurie (Bo), Karen (David), Holly (Michael),...

Shailyn Danielle Radke

Shailyn Danielle Radke

Jul 16, 2020

Shailyn Radke passed away on Thursday July 16, 2020 at the age of 26 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Zack; children, Vincent & Jolene; her mother, Geri-Lynn; many extended family and friends.Shailyn loved and appreciated the things in life that most people take for granted. She had an awe and respect for nature and all its...

Leza Dawn Pebernat

Leza Dawn Pebernat

Jul 16, 2020

Leza Pebernat passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday July 16, 2020 at the age of 65 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Bruce Perin; children William Delday of Calgary, AB, Bobbi Rae Sewall of Cochrane, AB, Kida (Matt) Stevens of Calgary, AB, and Chad (Michaela) Sewall of Strathmore, AB; step-children...

Charles Harvey Jackson

Charles Harvey Jackson

Jul 16, 2020

Loving father, grandfather and great grandfather Charles “Harvey” Jackson passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 89 years. Dad was predeceased by Rosanna, his dear wife, our mother, grandmother and great grandmother in September of 2016. Harvey’s memory will be cherished by his loving children, Colleen and Don (Susan); and his grandson...

Matilda “Mat” Forsyth (Nee Maier)

Matilda “Mat” Forsyth (Nee Maier)

Jul 14, 2020

Matilda “Mat” Forsyth passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the age of 96 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Neil (Bette) Forsyth; daughter Ruellen Forsyth (Jonathan Nicholson); 9 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Mylo, in 2016.Mat was born and raised in Emerson, MB. After...

Gertrude “Midge” Imogene Creamer

Gertrude “Midge” Imogene Creamer

Jul 13, 2020

On July 13, 2020 in her 93rd year, Midge Creamer passed peacefully at Prince of Peace Harbour Manor, Calgary.Midge was born on July 11, 1927 in Listowel, Ontario to Amos and Annie Fullarton. She grew up on her parent’s farm together with her big brother, Harold. To those in her adolescence she was lovingly known as “Toots.” So much of...

Edna Jean Draper

Edna Jean Draper

Jul 13, 2020

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTSIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edna “Jean” Draper on July 13, 2020 at the age of 94 years.Jean was predeceased by her husband Ken in 1989, and her son Doug in 2019.She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Barbara (Mike) Kaube, daughter-in-law Mitzi; grandchildren Kimberley McRae (Kevin Lyall), Konrad & Blake...

Lawrence George Hemeyer

Lawrence George Hemeyer

Jul 11, 2020

Lawrence George Hemeyer passed away on July 11, 2020 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 88. He was predeceased by his wife, Marguerite Mary Hemeyer. Lawrence is survived by his 3 daughters, Susan (Barry), Shirley (Phil), Georgina (Cam); 4 sons, Jerry (of Kelowna), Keith, Robert (Luz), Eric (Annalie); 9 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren and his beloved...

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