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Reginald Lloyd Salter

Reginald Lloyd Salter

Jun 20, 2020

Reginald Salter passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the age of 93 years. Reg was predeceased by his wife Patricia in 2002 and a brother-in-law Rex Wilson in 2009. Reg is survived by his only sister Gwen Wilson of Regina. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Reg moved to Calgary and worked his entire career as a teacher with...

Nick Topolnitsky

Nick Topolnitsky

Jun 17, 2020

Nick Topolnitsky passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the age of 86 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years Elizabeth “Liz”; brothers Bill (Kay) Topolnitsky and Andy (Irene) Topolnitsky, both of Edmonton, AB; sister Victoria (John) Zane, of Rock Creek, BC; all of Liz’s brothers and sisters; and many more family and friends....

Joan Eleanor Emery

Joan Eleanor Emery

Jun 17, 2020

Joan Emery passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the age of 86 years. Joan will be dearly missed by her daughter Terry Maygard (Kelly); her grandchildren Natasha Maygard (Jason Comeau), Ashley Maygard, Jessie Darel (John) and Charlie Maygard (Renee); great grandchildren Ella Darel, Cohen Darel, Isabella Maygard, Raya Maygard, Talia Maygard and Leeland Comeau. Joan is also survived...

Lori Colleen Alexander

Lori Colleen Alexander

Jun 14, 2020

Lori Alexander passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the age of 59 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Scott Alexander (Jenny) and Madison Morley (Bret); brothers Gord Makwich (Vanessa), of Vancouver BC, Glen Makwich (Jan), of Creston, BC, and Mark Makwich (Dana), of Penticton, BC; sisters Donna Gray (Lincoln), of Calgary, AB, and Lisa Lepke...

Dominique Joseph Pontes

Dominique Joseph Pontes

Jun 12, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Dominique Joseph Pontes announces Dominique’s sudden passing, at age 56, on the morning of Friday, June 12, 2020.Born in Cahors, France on May 1st, 1964 to proud parents Rosaria and José Pontes, Dominique lived much of his early childhood playing in the village of Douelle, France with his sister Brigitte and...

Binh Quy Nguyen

Binh Quy Nguyen

Jun 11, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Binh Quy Nguyen. He passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 11, 2020 due to cardiac arrest at the age of 61 years.Binh is survived by his wife, Bich; son and daughter-in-law, Tuan and Kieu-Chinh; daughter and son-in-law, Tu and Eric. Binh is predeceased by his mother, Vien (ba Hai...

Humphrey Kai Nio

Humphrey Kai Nio

Jun 11, 2020

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family of Humphrey Nio announces his sudden passing on June 11, 2020 at the age of 54 years. He will be lovingly remembered by a son; two sisters; and many more family and friends.Humphrey was born on August 15, 1965 in Grand Gedeh, Liberia. In 2013 he emigrated to the United States...

Carol Elizabeth Anne Murray (Nee Cossar)

Carol Elizabeth Anne Murray (Nee Cossar)

Jun 9, 2020

Carol Murray passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the age of 62 years. She will be dearly missed by her husband Gary Murray, of Calgary; her mother Elizabeth Cossar; her sister Jane Cossar-Fischer (Tim Fischer); brothers John Cossar and Rob Cossar; all of London, ON; a niece, nephews and many dear friends. Carol was predeceased by her father...

Betson David Murdock

Betson David Murdock

Jun 4, 2020

Betson Murdock passed away on Thursday June 4, 2020 at the age of 38 years.Betson is survived by his mother, Bertha Murdoch; step-father, Arnold McMurray; his children; siblings, Chad, Joseph, Timothy, Raymond and Alex. He is pre-deceased by his father, Betson Prince Sr.;sister, Charlene. Betson will be greatly missed by many extended family and friends in Calgary and Winnipeg.Friends and...

Marie Anne Longmuir

Marie Anne Longmuir

Jun 3, 2020

Our beloved sister, aunt and great-aunt passed peacefully on June 3 at the Bethany Care Centre, Airdrie.Born in Fosterton, SK, Marie is survived by her brothers Ian (Pat, nieces Bonnie, Sherrell, Shelley, nephew Darrell), Donald (Veronica, nephews Curtis, Karman, Nathan), Blair (Shirley, nephews Colin, Kelly), and sister Janet Bunka (Ray, nephews Andrew, Wade, nieces Jamie, Allison), and 22 great nieces...

Darlene Berniece Cook

Darlene Berniece Cook

Jun 2, 2020

Darlene Cook passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the age of 63 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son John (Sharonanne); daughters Leann and Maryellen (Don); grandchildren Taylor, Samantha, Christopher, Theo, Elise, Ron, Jonathan, Zach, Blaine and Henry; and many more family and friends.Those who knew Darlene will remember her for how valiantly she struggles, her...

Cory Michael Meza

Cory Michael Meza

Jun 1, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Cory Michael Meza on June 1st, 2020 from injuries sustained in a bike incident.Cory was born on January 4th, 1990 to Milissa and Richard Meza. He spent his childhood in California with his two younger sisters, Alexis and Adriana, whom he loved dearly.Cory moved to North Dakota in...

Christopher Roy Julius Jess

Christopher Roy Julius Jess

May 31, 2020

Christopher Jess passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the age of 36 years.Chris will be lovingly remembered by his father, Tom; sister, Diana and brother, Shane. He is predeceased by his mother, Linda.Visitation for Christopher will be held at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Tuesday June 16, 2020 at 1:00 pm.Graveside will follow...

Anni Margarethe Erika Sorensen

Anni Margarethe Erika Sorensen

May 30, 2020

Anni Margaretha Erika Sorensen passed away May 30, 2020 in Calgary.Anni was born to Ludwig and Margarethe Relke July 30, 1940 in Bad Wildungen, Germany.Anni met her first husband Walter in Germany where he was stationed with the Canadian Armed Forces regiment, Queen’s Own Rifles. They were married in 1960 in Germany and arrived in Canada September of that same...

John “Jack” Crichton Hurrell

John “Jack” Crichton Hurrell

May 30, 2020

John ‘Jack’ Crichton Hurrell CPA, CMA, beloved husband of Helen Hurrell, passed away in Calgary on May 30, 2020 at the age of 87. Jack is the son of the late John and Jessie Hurrell. Jack is survived by his wife, Helen and loving dog, Bekah; his sister, Judith Ann and uncle to Michael Rae, Christopher Rae and David Politi...

Laura Elizabeth Rempel

Laura Elizabeth Rempel

May 26, 2020

Laura Elizabeth Rempel of Calgary, AB passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the age of 92 years at AgeCare Sagewood in Strathmore, AB. Her passing was not COVID related.Laura is lovingly remembered by her sons, Clyde (Nancy), Rod and Rob; her son-in-law Brett; grandchildren Jeremy, Sara, Shane, Kendra, Jessica and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents...

Lori Jeanine Sylvia Macdonald (Nee Grouchy)

Lori Jeanine Sylvia Macdonald (Nee Grouchy)

May 26, 2020

Lori MacDonald passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the age of 55 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Brett; boyfriend, Russell Gallie and family and friends in Calgary and Newfoundland. She was predeceased by her parents Olive & Tom Grouchy.Visitation will take place at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121-17Avenue SE, Calgary) on Monday June 8, 2020...

Anna Jane Peters

Anna Jane Peters

May 25, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Anna Peters announce her passing away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at the age of 90 years. She passed away peacefully at Walden Heights Age Care Home in Calgary, AB. Calgary has been her home for the last 7 years.She leaves to mourn her passing 3 sons Alvin, Menno and Paul...

Lois Marie Bryan

Lois Marie Bryan

May 24, 2020

Lois Bryan passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at the age of 62 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 11 years Phil Kincaide; children Bryan Nolan, Kendra Nolan, and Patrick Nolan; and many more family and friends.Lois was born in Westville, NS, and spent her adolescence in Kelowna, BC. She eventually made Alberta her...

Kevin Edwin Leblanc

Kevin Edwin Leblanc

May 24, 2020

Kevin LeBlanc passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the age of 60 years. He is survived by Merka, Lucas & Allen; his mother Bonnie Koller (Karl) of Live Long, SK; a son Lucas; his siblings Melane, Albert, Penny (Brad), Raylene (Jimmy), Pamela, Karen, Phil (Sherry), Michelle (Paul) and Candace; ; and a large extended family and friends. Kevin...