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Michael Wayne Sudds

Michael Wayne Sudds

Dec 9, 2019

Michael passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, on December 8,2019.Michael was a blessing born to Linda (Mabley) and Wayne Sudds.Michael , a gentle soul was known for his mischievous sense of humour, infectious laugh, and a special sparkle in his beautiful blue eyes.As a boy he was admired by his younger cousins and his little brothers...

Ryan E. Prokuski

Ryan E. Prokuski

Dec 9, 2019

June 25, 1951 – Regina, SaskatchewanDecember 9, 2019 – Calgary, AlbertaRyan Prokuski passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Foothills Hospital at the age of 68 years.Ryan is survived by his partner Brigitte Shaw of Calgary; his daughter Alex Prokuski (Lex van der Raadt) of Calgary; a brother Fred Prokuski of Ladysmith, BC; a sister Cindy Chamberlain (Alix)...

William Brooke Vance

William Brooke Vance

Dec 7, 2019

William Vance passed away peacefully on Saturday December 7, 2019 at the age of 58 years. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Bette and Bill and his daughter, Melissa. He will be lovingly remembered by his partner and soul mate, Tracey Fagan; daughter, Crystal Janine Vance and granddaughter, Payton Gabriel from Nelson, BC; siblings, Bethan (Joe) Robertson of Nova Scotia;...

Emmanuel Sahr Ngegba

Emmanuel Sahr Ngegba

Dec 5, 2019

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, Mr. Emmanuel Sahr Ngegba on December 5, 2019. Emmanuel was the eldest of 6 siblings and was born on July 16, 2000 in a refugee camp in the Republic of Guinea and immigrated with his family to Canada in 2007. He enrolled at the Southern...

Marla Ruth Ferg

Marla Ruth Ferg

Dec 1, 2019

Marla Ferg passed away suddenly in Vernon, BC on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the age of 60 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Gavin Kaposvary (Robyn); daughter Kailie Arason (Ryan); brother Mark (Teresa) Ferg of Nebraska, USA; sisters Kristine Ferg and Ora Justice (Robyn) both of Edmonton, AB; numerous nieces and nephews; and many more family...

Joyce Marie Jackson

Joyce Marie Jackson

Nov 30, 2019

Joyce Jackson, beloved wife of Russ Jackson, of Calgary, passed away Nov 30, 2019 at the Carewest Sarcee Hospice at the age of 88. Joyce will be dearly missed by seven children Gene of Calgary, Ronald of Calgary, Richard (Shelda) of Strathmore, Sandra Downing (Rene) of Calgary, Wayne (Brenda) of Spruce Grove, Blake (Colleen) of Calgary and Bradley (Lisa) of...

Minda Lechuga Saban

Minda Lechuga Saban

Nov 30, 2019

Minda Saban (nee Lechuga) passed away November 30, 2019 at Chinook Intercare at the age of 77.The whole family with her two sons Froilan (Lenie) and Lemuel (Sheila) children Christian, Kenneth,Noel, Matthew, Shelby and Kerby. Ate Minda will be especially missed by her brother Renato, sister Marietta(Romeo) her niece Maria Vidah (Glenn) and their children Alyssa, Nicolas and Lauren. Her...

Katherine Brown

Katherine Brown

Nov 29, 2019

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Katherine Brown. Whether as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sibling, aunt or friend; she has the magical power to make you instantly feel of her sincere love and caring for others. Her’s was a life of service and in return, she is loved by all who got to know...

Marilyn Rae Shearer

Marilyn Rae Shearer

Nov 26, 2019

Marilyn Rae shearer passed away peacefully on November 26, 2019 at age 69 in her room at Southwood Care Center, in Calgary, Alberta. Marilyn was born June 20, 1950 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. She lived with her adoptive parents in Picture Butte until she was 18. She enjoyed baby sitting from the age of 10. At age 13, Marilyn desired...

William Hoffart

William Hoffart

Nov 26, 2019

William Hoffart passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2019 at the age of 84 years. Visitation/Prayers will take place at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Monday December 2 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated for William at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (1525-45 Street S.E., Calgary) on Tuesday December 3, 2019 at 11:00...

Dean Charles Turning Robe

Dean Charles Turning Robe

Nov 24, 2019

Born in Brooks, AB on August 28, 1963, and passed away in Calgary, AB on November 24, 2019.With great sadness we announce the passing of our only Male Matriarch of Our Turning Robe Clan. Dean was resilient, a fighter, fun loving, caring, compassionate, with a sense of humour and a devout Roman Catholic. Dean made his spiritual journey to reunite...

Debra Eva Christina Roy

Debra Eva Christina Roy

Nov 23, 2019

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Debra, a loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on November 23, 2019.She was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec then decided that her journey would take her out west to Calgary, Alberta. After many years she met Joe and together they had Joey, the...

Jose Do Rego Cabral

Jose Do Rego Cabral

Nov 22, 2019

Jose do Rego Cabral passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the age of 92 years. He is survived by his loving children, Ana Cristina and Rui Filipe. He was predeceased by his parents, Inês and Jose, and his siblings Eduardo, Luisa, and Conceição.He was a man who overcame adversity throughout his entire...

Maurice Orville Yingst

Maurice Orville Yingst

Nov 22, 2019

Maurice Yingst passed away at the age of 80 years in Calgary, AB at Skypoint Care Facility on November 22, 2019. He will be forever remembered by his wife, Kay; children Glenn (Tamara) Yingst, Laurie (Cameron) Fuller, and Brenda (Brad) Edwards; his grandchildren Dallas (Shawna), Cassidy (Adam), Corey, Cole (Hannah), Brett (Stephanie), Zane, Teagan, Finn and Theo; siblings Sharon (Norman)...

Violet Payne

Violet Payne

Nov 22, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the silent birth of our angel Violet Payne, who was born silently on Friday, November 22, 2019.Funeral Services will be held for Violet at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Parkland Chapel (14540 Parkland Blvd SE, Calgary) on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow the...

Sophie Chubey

Sophie Chubey

Nov 20, 2019

Sophie Chubey passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the age of 96 years.She was born in Vanguard, SK to Julia and Stefan Krushelnitzky. Sophie grew up on a farm with brothers and sisters: Mary, (Bill), John, (Kay), Dora, (Bill), Paul, (Annette), and Edith. (Jim). Sophie helped look after her Uncle Mike’s store in Glen Blaine, SK while he...

Bradley Cameron Kilb (Jr)

Bradley Cameron Kilb (Jr)

Nov 20, 2019

Bradley Kilb Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the age of 46 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife Katie; their children Tayah, Bradyn, Chase and Cela, all of Calgary; his mother Margie Brooksbank (Simon) of Oliver, BC; his father Brad Kilb (Bonnie) of Calgary and a large and loving group of...

Edwin Charles Kitchen

Edwin Charles Kitchen

Nov 19, 2019

Edwin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the age of 56 years after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his parents, Ken and Bertha, brother Todd and nephew Glen, and sister Shelly (John). He loved camping in the mountains and bicycling. At Edwin’s request, no service will be held.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 –...

Lorne Michael Robinson

Lorne Michael Robinson

Nov 18, 2019

Lorne Robinson passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep at home on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the age of 60 years. He is survived by his daughter Patricia Millions (Sam) and their three children Michael, Elizabeth and Meredith, of Calgary; a brother Donald Robinson of Calgary; and best friend and wife for 15 years Linda Murray. Lorne was...

Shane Steven Berriault

Shane Steven Berriault

Nov 17, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Shane Berriault.Shane had a passion for art and was always looking at new forms for his creations. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors.He will be dearly missed by his son Preston, mother Gloria, sisters Nicole (Cory), Holly, and nieces Cheyenne and Savannah, as well as many extended...