Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Robert "Bob" Lawrence Burns
Sep 8, 2024
Bob Burns, born on December 29, 1940, in Lethbridge Alberta, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the age of 83 years old. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend.
Bob married the love of his life, Elizabeth Laqua, on October 10, 1964. They went on to have four beautiful and well-behaved girls, Jane,...
David Ian Shields
Sep 8, 2024
David was the middle child in our family of 9 children. Born prematurely, he was not expected to live for more than a few years. “Take him home and love him,” was the advice of a kind doctor. And that’s exactly what our parents did for 51 remarkable years.
David never walked or talked, and his disability, diagnosed as microcephaly, meant...
Sophia Horvath (née Mentzelopoulos)
Sep 7, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sophia Horvath of Banff, Alberta, who left us on September 7, 2024, at the age of 78 years. Sophia is survived by her children, Lambrina Nikolaou (Brett Titus), Nick Horvath, and Michael Horvath (Tatiana); grandchildren, Jordan, Avari, and Nixon; brothers, Kostas Mentzelopoulos (Pamela) and Taso Mentzelopoulos (Colleen); sisters, Georgia...
Rachel Shen
Sep 7, 2024
Rachel Shen passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the age of 25 years.
Beloved daughter of Xiao Zhu and Xi Shen.
A public visitation will be held for Rachel at Pierson's Funeral Service (4121 17th Ave SE, Calgary, AB ) on Monday, September 16, 2024 from 2-4pm.
Jacob 'Jake' Regier
Sep 7, 2024
Jake Regier passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the age of 72 years.
Jake is survived by his siblings, Mary Braun, Peter Regier, Kathy (Ray) Robertson, Isaac (Helen) Regier and Elizabeth (Andrew) Frank. He is predeceased by his parents, Cornelius and Helen Regier; sister, Susan and brother, John who passed away just this past June.
Jake was born in Burns...
Archibald Adam Emblau
Sep 6, 2024
Archie Emblau left us on the evening of Friday, September 6, 2024 at the age of 80 years. He leaves his loving wife Gayle of 42 years; children Brent Emblau (Jane), Jodi Beswetherick (Ted), Wayne Saar (Susan) and Shari Emblau (Joe). He will also be missed by his grandchildren Merrick, Chris, Chad, Kayde, Paul, Kurt, Nicolas and Myra. Archie was...
Rosalie Theresa Doherty
Sep 5, 2024
Rose Doherty passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the age of 93 years.
She is survived by her children, Deb, Patricia, Margo all of Calgary & James (Darryl) of Prague, Czech Republic; three grandchildren, Mellisa in Orillia, James in Edmonton & Donald in Calgary; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings, Vicki of Regina,...
Kelvin John Arnault
Sep 4, 2024
Kelvin Arnault passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the age of 56 years. He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter Shawna Daniels; brother Colin Arnault (Susann); sister Myrna Arnault (Derak); aunt Beverly Napesis; uncle Hank Napesis; numerous nieces and nephews; ex-wife Beaulah Daniels; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Jean Napesis,...
Janet Edith Davis
Sep 3, 2024
With sadness we announce the passing of Janet Edith Davis on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 77.
Janet was born in Tamworth, England, moved to Canada in 1974 with her family. Over the years lived in many places in Canada and even spent 18 months in the US when she used to run hotels. She...
Caroline Lillian Beggs
Sep 1, 2024
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, Mrs. Caroline Lillian Beggs, beloved wife of Richard Beggs of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the age of 78 years.
Besides her loving husband, Richard, of 33 years, Caroline is survived by her children Charlene, Billy, Nicole, Carolyn, Jimmy; and her siblings Hal, Anne, Frank, Cyndi, and Marvin.
Relatives and friends are invited for a time of...
Akoch Peter Piot
Aug 30, 2024
On Friday, August 30, 2024, Mr. Akoch Peter Piot, beloved son of Tabitha Wahn Nyawar of Calgary, Alberta passed away suddenly at the age of 20 years.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Akoch Peter Piot, who passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2024, at the age of 20.
Born and...
Robert Andrew McDougall
Aug 30, 2024
Robert McDougall passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at the age of 65 years. A Graveside Service will be held for Robert at Royal View Memorial Cemetery (5920 - 13 Street N, Lethbridge) on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:30 am.
Jesse "Jasper" James Ball
Aug 24, 2024
Jesse Ball passed away suddenly in a tragic motorcycle accident on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the age of 38 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Rick & Brenda Ball; sister Candice (Steve) Lynes; twin sister Kristen (Shawn) Benoit; nephews Daxon, Grayson and Ashton; much loved dogs Ella & Piper; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and many...
Blanche Luella Munro
Aug 24, 2024
It is with heartfelt sorrows that we announce the passing of Blanche Luella Munro, beloved wife of Lloyd Munro of Calgary, Alberta, on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the age of 79 years.
Blanche was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who loved her family deeply. She was born in Ponoka, Alberta to Anna and John Thompson. Blanche met her darling...
Edward John Lougheed
Aug 23, 2024
Edward Lougheed passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the age of 71 years.
A Graveside Service will be held for Edward at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road NE, Calgary) on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00 am.
Virginia Mae Meyer
Aug 20, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia Mae (Lindberg) Meyer, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us peacefully on August 20, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, on June 19, 1944, Virginia lived a life filled with love, kindness, and lasting connections.
Predeceased by her devoted husband, Norman,...
Gloria Jahraus Fuller
Aug 17, 2024
On Monday, August 12, 2024, Gloria Jahraus Fuller of Apache Junction, Arizona passed away after a short stay in hospital at the age of 67 years.
Gloria was born on October 17, 1956 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. She was the youngest child of Grace and Allen Victor Jahraus. Gloria was predeceased by both her parents and her two sisters Lynn...
Paul Andre Dagenais
Aug 14, 2024
Paul Dagenais passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the age of 36 years.
Paul will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Suzanne; brother, Nicholas; grandparents, Germain & Fernande Labreche; aunts, Nicole & Jocelyne; uncles, Marc & Dan; along with nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. He is pre-deceased by his stepfather, Dave; and aunt, Celine.
Marilynn K Taverner
Aug 14, 2024
Marilynn Taverner passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Foothills Country Hospice at the age of 77 years. She will be dearly missed by her husband Len Galenza of Diamond Valley; two sons Todd Taverner (Anna) and Tim Taverner (Laura); Grandchildren Connor Taverner, Cameron Roper (Amanda), Maeghan Taverner, Delsin Taverner and Julian Stambene; Step children Angie Galenza...
Ernest Garry French
Aug 14, 2024
It is with broken hearts that we announce that Ernest Garry French passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024 at the age of 74.
Ernie will be remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Big Ern, Grampa, Brother, Uncle and Friend.
Ernie is survived by his wife Wendy; son Garry (Jodie); daughter Tanis (James – Alyssa, Megan); grandchildren Nolan, Brooklynn (RJ), and Katie;...
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