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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...

Dennis Edmund Morey

Dennis Edmund Morey

Apr 26, 2020

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend Dennis Edmund Morey on April 26, 2020. Dennis was born November 30th, 1938 in Bognor Regis, Sussex,England. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Pat and his four children Shannon, Colleen (Blake) Jackson, Jennifer (Warren) Serra and Jeff (Saishin). He...

Paul Oswald Rowley

Paul Oswald Rowley

Apr 24, 2020

Paul Rowley passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2020 at the age of 84 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years Evelyn “Lynn” Rowley; daughters Rhonda (Mike) Smithson, Glenda Rowley, Barbara Bellamy; grandchildren Morgan and Grayson Bellamy, his sister Bernice (Bunny) Jones, and his loving companion Brian, his dog. He was Predeceased by his beloved...

Lorraine Eve Harris

Lorraine Eve Harris

Apr 24, 2020

Lorraine Eve Harris (Pinotti) was born on August 26, 1947 to Gerry and Peggy Pinotti. She was a rough and tumble kid, a self-confessed tomboy. At the age of 6, Lorraine contracted polio. She fought the disease successfully but it left her short in stature (though genetics didn’t help!) with the small disability of losing muscle strength in her left...

Jacqueline Edna Crockett (Nee Mcleod)

Jacqueline Edna Crockett (Nee Mcleod)

Apr 23, 2020

Jacqueline Crockett passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020 at the age of 70 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 6 years, Dave; daughter, Deborah Monahan and grandchildren, Tyler, Kevin, Ashlynn, Jordin & Hunter Monahan all of Edmonton.Jackie was born in Vancouver before settling in Calgary. She worked for sometime as a hairdresser and then as...

Ronald Gordon Black

Ronald Gordon Black

Apr 21, 2020

Ronald Black passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the age of 73 years. He is survived by two sons Darrell Black (Jonathan Sutherland) of Coldstream, BC and Darret Black (Suzanne) of Golden, BC; step children Jayson Hanus-Shephard (Lisa Arcega), Dean Hanus (Diane) and Blythe Hudson; Grand and Step-grandchildren Anders Sutherland-Black, Shaley and Liam Black, Lyric, Brynn and Levi...

Daniel G Oancia

Daniel G Oancia

Apr 21, 2020

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Daniel Oancia; loving husband, father and grandfather. Daniel passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, April 21 after a short but brave battle with cancer.He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Elizabeth (Liz), his son Dean, daughter Sharla and grandson...

Leslie Gerard Demers

Leslie Gerard Demers

Apr 20, 2020

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family of Les Demers announce his passing on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the age of 60 years. Les is survived by his son Dylan; his siblings Darlene (Mike) and Mark; his nephews Grant and Chris; his ex-wife and friend Lori; as well as extended family and many good friends. Sadly, Les...

Clement Delano Blakeslee

Clement Delano Blakeslee

Apr 20, 2020

Clement Blakeslee passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the age of 86 years. He leaves to mourn his daughter Liz Austin (Todd) of Austin, TX; granddaughter Alex Wilson (Robbie) of Raeford, NC; grandson Chance Austin of Lubbock, TX and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Mary, and dear friends and companions Sylvia Berteau...

Shirley Ann Inigo-Jones (Nee Dickson)

Shirley Ann Inigo-Jones (Nee Dickson)

Apr 18, 2020

Shirley Inigo-Jones passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the age of 89 years.She will be lovingly remembered by her children Tony (Valerie) Inigo-Jones, of England, Randy Inigo-Jones, of Calgary, Melanie (Ian) Johnson, of England, and Terry Inigo-Jones (Karmjit Manhas), of Calgary; grandchildren Katy (Kirk) Anderson, Clare Inigo-Jones, Jessica Johnson (David M. McDermott), Philip Johnson and Lara Johnson; great...

Kim Long Tran

Kim Long Tran

Apr 16, 2020

Kim Long Tran passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the age of 68 years. He was born and raised in Bac Lieu, Vietnam and immigrated to Canada in 1979. He owned and operated Kim Long Construction in Calgary. Kim Long was an outgoing, charismatic, strong willed, outspoken gentleman. He loved anything to do with music, especially singing and...

Douglas Albert Freeman

Douglas Albert Freeman

Apr 16, 2020

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family of Douglas Albert Freeman announce his passing on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the age of 59 years.Doug is survived by his wife Christina, his loving sons James (Kristen), Shawn (Megan), stepchildren, Davin, Drake and Carissa. Doug was blessed with 2 grandsons Kyller and just recently Kaedon, with another grandchild expected...

Heike Barabas

Heike Barabas

Apr 13, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Heike Barabas on Monday April 13, 2020, at the age of 80. We know she is back home and so happy to be reunited with beloved family.She is survived by her husband Arpad and four children Christina, Attila, Arpad and Aron. She also has ten amazing grandchildren...

William Frederick Fleming

William Frederick Fleming

Apr 12, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Fleming, beloved husband to Laura Fleming (nee White), at the Agape Hospice on Easter Sunday. Bill worked for the City of Calgary for 32 years in Recycling and Sanitation. He retired in January of 2019. He was very well known in the baseball community and will be greatly...

Edward Wiebe Funk

Edward Wiebe Funk

Apr 12, 2020

Edward Funk passed away with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the age of 92 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Victoria Oczkus Funk, his daughter Esther Jane Funk Hendricks and son Richard Edward Funk (Kristine Sillito) both of Calgary, Alberta. He was Grampsie to Julia (Rosler), Sarah (Sean Carter) Hendricks,...