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Wayne Jonathan Mcwhirter

Wayne Jonathan Mcwhirter

May 14, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Wayne Jonathan McWhirter announces his sudden passing on the 14th of May, 2020, at the age of 26. Jonathan will be forever remembered by his parents Wayne McWhirter (Debby) and Tina Harrison (Jean Yves); his big brother Gregory Harrison; sisters Samantha (Chad) and Rebecca (James); his nephew Wesley; niece Ava; his...

Donald Raymond Mccleary

Donald Raymond Mccleary

May 14, 2020

Donald Raymond McCleary passed away suddenly at home in Calgary on Thursday May 14, 2020, at the age of 84.Don was born July 2, 1935, in Calgary, Alberta, and was a lifelong area resident. He moved in with his aunt and uncle, Nora and Ernie Asbury of Calgary in his early teenage years. Don got his first and only job...

Kenneth Roland Schlinker

Kenneth Roland Schlinker

May 13, 2020

Ken Schlinker passed away in Calgary on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the age of 70 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years Elaine; children, Tammy (Neil) Lever, of Calgary, AB, John (Mary) Schlinker, of Squamish, BC, and Darryl (Laura) Schlinker, of Calgary, AB; grandchildren, Camryn, Brianna, Alyssa, Megan, Wyatt, Riley, Georgina, Becky, Sarah, and...

Dennis Eric Mckinnley Wolfe

Dennis Eric Mckinnley Wolfe

May 13, 2020

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Dennis Eric Wolfe announces his passing in Calgary Alberta on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.Dennis was born on Christmas Day 1987 in Creston BC. Dennis got his name from his Uncle Dennis Wolfe and Esther’s cousin Dennise. Esther moved the family to Yahk BC and later to Golden BC where Dennis attended...

Christopher Tumolva Baquiran

Christopher Tumolva Baquiran

May 12, 2020

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Christopher Tumolva Baquiran on Tuesday, May 12, 2002 of Calgary, at the age of 34 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Ma Consolacion and Honorato Baquiran along with his many family members and friends.A visitation will be held at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel on Thursday, May 21, 2020...

Frank Lochli

Frank Lochli

May 10, 2020

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Douglas Brian Burton

Douglas Brian Burton

May 9, 2020

Doug Burton passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 64 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 35 years Tammy; step-son Jason Deleeuw, and his daughter Taylor, of Penticton, BC; father Brian Burton, of Edmonton, AB; brother Greg McGinnis, of Calgary, AB; best friend Jim Hyrve, of Edmonton, AB; racing buddy Pete Docherty,...

Gordon Reginald Snow

Gordon Reginald Snow

May 8, 2020

Gordon Snow passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his daughter Elaine Snow, son Levi Snow and grandchildren Jesse, Kyla, Matthew, and Elizabeth. He was predeceased by his wife Marlene. Music was his life and he was a great entertainer. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Gordon will be laid...

Carol Ann Simonin

Carol Ann Simonin

May 8, 2020

Carol Ann Simonin (née Mahoney) passed away in Calgary on May 08,2020. Carol was born December 23rd, 1938 in Saskatoon Saskatchewan to Mary and Thomas Mahoney. She was the 5th of 8 Mahoney kids. Carol was always a happy child and knew what she wanted in life. She attended a girls only convent for schooling and took up Hair Styling...

Rose Marie Higgins

Rose Marie Higgins

May 6, 2020

Rose Higgins passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the age of 77 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews , Rene Higgins, and his 3 children Kenneth (Kodi) and their 3 Children, Andrew (Dani) and Amanda and her 2 children, William (Leanne) White, and their 3 children Rebecca, Darlene, and Kaliska (Luke) Mohr and...

Jean Matthews

Jean Matthews

May 6, 2020

Alice Jane “Jean” Matthews (nee McMeekin) of Calgary passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020. Born in Connor Kells, Northern Ireland to Mary (nee Hutchinson) and Thomas McMeekin, she enjoyed a happy childhood filled with kind relatives, friends, pets, the joys of the outdoors, and casting her keen eye on the patrons of her parents’ country pub.In 1954, Jean and...

Ellen Thiessen

Ellen Thiessen

May 4, 2020

Ellen Thiessen passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the age of 100 years. Her memory will be cherished by her daughter Linda; son Greg (Laurie Ann); grandchildren Paul (Janice) and Stephanie; great grandchildren Keagan and Amara; son-in-law Darryl Spear; brother-in-law Dave Thiessen; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Neil, daughter Colleen,...

Bruce James Rodman

Bruce James Rodman

May 3, 2020

Bruce Rodman passed away suddenly at home in Calgary on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the age of 62 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Dana; children Tristan (Chelsey) Rodman of Calgary, AB and Rachelle Rodman of Fort St John, BC; grandchildren Peyten, Zackary, Vanessa and Natalie; father Keith Rodman of Markdale, ON; sister Pat (Les) McKinnon...

Eileen Nora Goebel

Eileen Nora Goebel

May 2, 2020

Eileen Goebel, 90 of Calgary, passed away May 2, 2020 where she battled her Parkinson’s disease but finally succumbed to the Corona virus while at HillCrest Extendicare. Eileen Goebel (nee Hein) of Hay Lakes Alberta was born to Adam and Hilda (nee Grams) Hein of Hay Lakes, AB. on Feb. 17, 1930. Eileen was the eldest of four children. She...

Tina Marie Heald

Tina Marie Heald

May 2, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the loss of Tina Marie Heald, our loving and devoted Mom, Nana, and friend to all whose lives she touched. Tina unexpectedly passed away on May 2nd, 2020, in her home, at the age of 56 years. Tina was predeceased by her mother, Sharon, and grandparents, Cyril and Marie. She is survived by her son,...

Walter William Stanford

Walter William Stanford

May 1, 2020

Walter William Stanford, beloved husband, father, grandfather and trusted lawyer passed away on May 1, 2020 at Providence Care Center in Calgary. He was 80.Walter was born to Nunham Glenn Stanford and Mary Ann Brewster on Friday, October 13, 1939 in Raymond, Alberta. He spent his boyhood in Rosemary, where he worked in the family business, played ice hockey with...

Cynthia Ann Evenson

Cynthia Ann Evenson

Apr 30, 2020

Cynthia Evenson passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Thursday April 30, 2020. She was 51 years of age. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Shawn; children, Justine, Haley, Taylor & Jack; her adorable grandson, Beau; mother, Ann and step-father, Bill and brother, Kevin (Jas). Cynthia is predeceased by her father, Edwin. She...

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Francis Smith

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Francis Smith

Apr 30, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald “Jerry” Francis Smith. He passed away quickly and peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the age of 76 years, beloved husband of Diane Smith of Medicine Hat. He leaves to cherish his memory Diane, his wife of 53 years, daughters Jena (Derrick) Smith and Leiane (Geoff) Waylett,...

Gordon Jay Kesler

Gordon Jay Kesler

Apr 29, 2020

Gordon Jay Kesler was born in Lethbridge, Alberta. He was the third child of DeVore Samuel Kesler and Jessie Idella Godfrey. He passed away in Calgary and is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Violet Miller, their three children, Gordon Kesler (Caryn), Robert Kesler (LaWana), Judith Cobb (Howard), 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, his sister LaVore and brother...

Kenneth William Pedersen

Kenneth William Pedersen

Apr 26, 2020

Ken Pedersen passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 74 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his soul mate of over 40 years, Eva Homer, family, and dear friends. He had a passion for driving and camping, and loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren greatly. A Memorial Gathering for Ken will be considered for the...

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