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Joe Vizi

Joe Vizi

Mar 15, 2020

Joe Vizi passed away on Sunday March 15, 2020 at the age of 87 years.He will be missed by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchild and many extended family and friends.Joe worked for many years in the construction industry. He was hard working and dedicated. Joe was active and needed to keep busy. In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors –...

Carol Aileen Spicer

Carol Aileen Spicer

Mar 14, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Carol Aileen Spicer announces her sudden passing on March 14, 2020 at the age of 67. Carol was born and raised in Moose Jaw, SK until her move in 1971 to Calgary, AB, where she worked for TELUS in various roles until her retirement. Carol was a beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law,...

Maureen Susan Jensen

Maureen Susan Jensen

Mar 14, 2020

Tragically at the age of 58, Maureen Jensen passed away in her home in Calgary on March 14, 2020. Born on February 17, 1962, in her early life Maureen danced in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet pre-professional ballet program. She later earned a Masters degree in social work, winning a prize for her University of Manitoba thesis on the treatment of...

Frank Shane Kurta

Frank Shane Kurta

Mar 11, 2020

Frank Kurta passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the age of 58 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters CherylAnn (Blake) Albert of Sweetgrass Reserve First Nation, SK, and Dacey Kurta (Christopher) of Langley, BC; grandchildren Nick, George, Max and Eve; father Frank (Irene) Kurta of Rimbey, AB; siblings Terry (Terry) Lemieux of High River, AB,...

Alice Mary Kowalchuk

Alice Mary Kowalchuk

Mar 11, 2020

Alice Kowalchuk passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at the age of 89 years. She will be dearly missed by her son Kurt Kowalchuck (Manon) of Calgary; grandchildren, Simon, Nigel, Jennifer (Colin) and Kirsten; two great-grandchildren, Callum and Jacqueline; a brother Don Ogg (Sharon) of St. George, MB; and many other relatives and friends. Alice was predeceased by her husband...

Charles Malcolm Martin

Charles Malcolm Martin

Mar 11, 2020

Charles Malcolm Martin passed away suddenly on March 11, 2020. Charles was born in High River, Alberta in October 1962. Preceded in death by his parents Eva and Charles and Sister Cory. Survived by his wife of 15 years Leslie, son Dylan, daughters; Ashley and Katie, grandchildren; Mason, Skyla, Araya, Ava and Austin sister LaVerne and brothers; Dale, John and...

Charles Weldon Minaker

Charles Weldon Minaker

Mar 11, 2020

Charles Weldon Minaker Jr. passed away on March 11, 2020 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife Dixie and 6 children, Pam (Ralph) Sharman, Kevin (Berina) Minaker, Dave (Tracey) Minaker, Cheri (Shawn) Bobyk, Rebecca (Julien) Bourely, and Cindy (James) Holladay. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren: Hannah and Sarah Sharman; Aydin and...

Victor Jiwan Raju

Victor Jiwan Raju

Mar 9, 2020

Victor Raju passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the age of 63 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Sheila; children Justin (Kathleen), Crystal, and Sheldon (Kendra); parents James and Chandra Rosie Raju; siblings Samson (Rohina), Juliet (Lawrence), Richard (Teresa); nieces and nephews; his granddaughter Ava Raju and his furry grandbabies...

Dorothy Nora “Dianne” Bell

Dorothy Nora “Dianne” Bell

Mar 6, 2020

Dianne Bell passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary, AB at the age of 72 years.Dianne will be dearly missed by her son and daughter-in-law Robert and Janice Brooks; her beloved grandchildren William, Julian and Elizabeth; three sisters Josie McWatters of Portland, OR, Suzanne Hollingshead of Hamilton, ON and...

Michael Gregory (Greg) Saroka

Michael Gregory (Greg) Saroka

Mar 4, 2020

Birth Date – 21 May, 1958, Golden, BCMarch 4, 2020 – Calgary, AlbertaGreg Saroka left us on March 4, 2020 at the age of 61 years. He will be missed by his sons Michael and Adam Saroka, his daughter Laura Little and four grandchildren Parker, Charlotte, Casey and Jada, his partner Cathie Saroka and his siblings Marie Dyer and Mark...

Dorothy Gertrude Molnar

Dorothy Gertrude Molnar

Mar 1, 2020

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who went to be with her Lord on Sunday morning, March 1, 2020 at the age of 97. She is predeceased by her husband of 50 years; Andrew, her parents; John and Anna (Wolfe) Harty, and her granddaughter; Kira. She will be missed by...

Shane William Valenzuela

Shane William Valenzuela

Mar 1, 2020

It’s with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shane William Valenzuela on March 1st 2020 in Calgary Alberta.His love and warmth will be remembered by his son Vincent, Mother Carmen, siblings Amber and Anthony, Niece Chloe, Uncle David, Cousin Ashley, Uncle Americo and close friends. As his spirit moves forward towards Heaven, he will be welcomed by his...

Dennis Roy Lecoy

Dennis Roy Lecoy

Feb 26, 2020

LECOY, Dennis RoyFebruary 5, 1963 – February 26, 2020It is with saddened hearts that the family of Dennis Lecoy announce his passing on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the age of 57 years. Dennis is survived by his parents, Caroline and Richard Beggs; his siblings Charlene, William (Billy), Nicole, Carolyn, and Jimmi; his uncles and aunts, Hal, Frank, Marvin, Rod,...

Marjorie Lynn Russell

Marjorie Lynn Russell

Feb 25, 2020

RUSSELL, Marjorie Lynn (nee Honeychurch)January 16, 1947 – February 25, 2020Lynn Russell, 73, passed from death unto life on February 25, 2020 at home. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Douglas, Sandra (James) Ullyott and Steven (Susan) as well as by her beloved grandchildren, Alyssa, Sydney, Claire and David. Lynn will also be dearly missed by her sisters...

Thomas Henry Gates

Thomas Henry Gates

Feb 24, 2020

Thomas Gates passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Mount Royal Care Centre on Monday, February 24, 2020, at the age of 83 years. He will be dearly missed by his four children, Carol Gilson (Dan) of Calgary, Gordon Gates (Marcus Soper) of Spokane, WA, Nathan Gates of Calgary, and Greg Gates (Rebecca) of Calgary; five grandchildren; and three...

Allan Robert Voll

Allan Robert Voll

Feb 23, 2020

Allan Voll of Calgary passed away on February 23rd at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his beloved wife Marion of 57 years, their children Neal (Joanne) and Pamela (Tim), and his granddaughter Anna Michelle. Allan is also survived by his sister Mavis (Walter). Allan is predeceased by and his son, Timothy Bryan, his parents, Albert and...

Roberta Virginia Ann Cameron

Roberta Virginia Ann Cameron

Feb 21, 2020

Roberta Cameron peacefully passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the age of 87 years. Roberta will be dearly missed by her sons, Rex (Donna) of Kronau, SK, Al (Patricia) of Calgary and Lance (Leona) of Edmonton; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She is predeceased by her husband, Wilf; her parents, Robert and Roseanna, and her brother,...

Jenna Christina Cornell

Jenna Christina Cornell

Feb 21, 2020

Jenna Cornell passed away in Pincher Creek, AB on Friday February 21, 2020 at the age of 45 years.A Celebration of Chris’s Life will be held at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Friday March 6, 2020 at 2:00 pm.

Marion Jean Moon

Marion Jean Moon

Feb 20, 2020

Marion Moon passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the age of 98 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Joanne (Fred) Saunders, of Calgary, AB, John (Elaine) Moon, of Kamloops, BC, and Kathy (Steve) Bauer, of Calgary, AB; daughter-in-law Heather Moon, of Australia; grandchildren Allison, Richard, Steven, Christine, Trish, Kelly, Megan, Leslie, Jessica, Erin, Brett, Devon,...

John Anthony Ragany

John Anthony Ragany

Feb 19, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Ragany announces his sudden passing on Wednesday February 19, 2020 at the age of 58 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Margaret of Calgary, AB; his siblings, Marie of Innisfail, AB, George of Calgary, AB, and Richard (Justine) of Leamington Spa, UK; his nieces and nephews,...