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Agnes Lillian Anderson

Agnes Lillian Anderson

Oct 28, 2019

Agnes Anderson of Okotoks, Alberta passed away after a brief illness on October 28, 2019 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 83 years.Agnes is survived by her beloved daughter Carrie of Claresholm Alberta; and her dear sister and best friend Elsie Cooper of Calgary Alberta.Agnes was born in Preeceville, Saskatchewan in 1936 to parents William and Mary Nemitz who...

David Francis Larmour

David Francis Larmour

Oct 25, 2019

David Francis Larmour (HOTDAWG) of Calgary, Alberta passed away October 25, 2019 of prostate cancer at the age of 71 years.David was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on November 6, 1947 to Art and Mima Larmour.The family moved to Barrie, Ontario where David attended North Collegiate High School. Upon graduating he continued onto the Ontario College of Arts where he received...

Richard Henry Shand

Richard Henry Shand

Oct 21, 2019

Richard “Dick” Shand passed away peacefully in Calgary at age 94.He was predeceased by wife Libby (Dec. 10, 2013); parents Fred and Clara; and brothers Ted and Jack. He is proudly survived by sister Betty; children Tom, Janet and Jamie; and nine grandchildren – Erin, Mackenzie, Lindsay, Michelle, Kevin, Sophie, Jackson, Isobel and Thompson – who lovingly called him Pop...

Ngoc Thi Huynh

Ngoc Thi Huynh

Oct 20, 2019

Huynh Ngoc Thi passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the age of 98 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Huynh Te, and her eldest son Huynh Ninh. She is survived by Ninh’s children; Huynh Anh; Huynh Luong and children; Huynh Phu Cuong; Huynh Phu Uyen and children; Huynh Phu Duc and children; Huynh Phuong; Huynh Phu Tho...

Rose Gushaty

Rose Gushaty

Oct 19, 2019

Rose Gushaty passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the age of 94 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 70 years Metro; children Brian (Katherine) Gushaty, of Edmonton, AB, Cheryl (Lloyd) Newlands, of Phoenix, AZ, Bruce (May) Tanner, of Kelowna, BC, and Blaine (Angie) Gushaty of Calgary, AB; grandchildren Adam (Katie), Mika (Alex), Amanda (Richard),...

George Dale Calliou

George Dale Calliou

Oct 17, 2019

The family of George Calliou announce the passing of their beloved husband, father and grandfather on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Foothills Medical Centre.He loved his family most of all and will be held in the hearts of his wife, Cecile; his children Gena Calliou, Jordan Calliou and Travis Calliou and grandchildren Hailey Calliou and Hunter Calliou all of Fort...

Elsie Marie Mitzner

Elsie Marie Mitzner

Oct 16, 2019

Marie Mitzner passed away on Wednesday October 16, 2019 at the age of 62 years. She is pre-deceased by her parents, John and Lilly. Marie will be lovingly remembered by her children, Michael Andrew Farness, Tricia Marie (Dukhi) Flaman, Justin Murray Flaman, Dexter Gordon (Kirsten) Flaman, Preston Joseph Daniel Montour; 8 grandchildren, Aurora, Jade, Jocelyn, Alexis, Walid, Fatimah, Khadijah &...

Debra Georgina Bigelow

Debra Georgina Bigelow

Oct 15, 2019

Debra (Debbie) Georgina Bigelow (nee Wade) was born in Calgary, AB on December 4, 1956 and passed away on October 15, 2019 at the age of 62.She is survived by her husband, Alan of 45 years; her children, Shawn (Carla) of Edmonton, Michelle (Abdul) Hussein of Windsor; two grandchildren, Sarah and Ali of Windsor; brother-in-law, Bernard Cote of Calgary; brother-in-law...

Ana Myriam Valenzuela

Ana Myriam Valenzuela

Oct 15, 2019

With sad hearts we announce that Ana Myriam Valenzuela passed away on October 15, 2019 at 73 years of age surrounded by the Lord’s grace and the love of her family. No matter what she faced, Myriam never stopped loving her family and never gave up on her faith, gathering strength from both throughout her journey. Those who knew Myriam...

Ha To Luu

Ha To Luu

Oct 14, 2019

Ha Luu passed away on Monday October 14, 2019 at the age of 88 years.Ha was born in Vietnam to Mr. Cau Luu and Nguyet Wu. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren and many extended family and friends.Visitation will take place at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Saturday October 19 from...

René Guno Nielsen

René Guno Nielsen

Oct 12, 2019

Ren Nielsen passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the age of 72 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 27 years Joan; children Ruth (Blair) Smaha, Anny (Jason) Desjarlais and Rene’ Nielsen Jr. (Angela); grandchildren James, Kyle, Brandon, Tynesha, Jesse, Eric, Taylor, Alex, Nathan, Daniel and Sean; great grandchildren Hayley, Brooklyn, Blayne, Gabriel, Preston, Ryker...

Anita Margit (Nee Schoenwalter) Bodon

Anita Margit (Nee Schoenwalter) Bodon

Oct 9, 2019

With heavy hearts we bid farewell to a dear “Schatz” and a loving and devoted mom and mummum. Anita passed away with family around her after a hard fight with cancer on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the age of 75 years. She will be missed by the family she leaves behind: husband of 57 years Karl; children Tanya (Shawn)...

Deborah Gladys Skinner

Deborah Gladys Skinner

Oct 8, 2019

Deborah Gladys Skinner, 63, of Calgary, passed away at home on October 8, 2019. Deborah was born in Saskatoon, Sk on July 11, 2956. She grew up in Estevan, SK. Deborah married Eugene on January 7, 199 and together they had 12 children, 43 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She is survived by her mother Beatrice Hanson and 12 siblings....

Glenda Lucille Stonehocker

Glenda Lucille Stonehocker

Oct 6, 2019

Glenda Stonehocker, 73, passed away in Okotoks, Alberta on October 6, 2019 surrounded by family.Glenda was born in Raymond, Alberta the third child of Glen and LaVaun Bullock. She studied nursing at the University of Alberta, graduating in 1967. There she met her husband Ellis Stonehocker. Their courtship was filled with fun, laughter, and pranks. Glenda and Ellis married June...

Byron Palmar Wick

Byron Palmar Wick

Oct 6, 2019

Byron Wick passed away peacefully on his 52nd Birthday. He will be missed dearly by his daughters, Kathlyn Wick, Ayleena Wick; step-sons Derek Boe and Jarrett Boe; brothers Farron (Tricia) Wick, Darren Wick, Ryan Wick, Kevin (Michelle) Wick, sister Tanya Henry; parents Cathleen and Palmar Wick; best friend Dave Simmonds; nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was predeceased by his...

Shirley Mae Wood

Shirley Mae Wood

Oct 5, 2019

Shirley Wood passed away with her family by her side on Saturday October 5, 2019 at the age of 86 years. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 63 years at the time his passing, Luther and daughter, Janice. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Della (Greg) Stannard of Claresholm and son, Glenn (Sheila) Wood of Carstairs; 3...

Amelia Beatrice Crowfoot Clark

Amelia Beatrice Crowfoot Clark

Oct 4, 2019

On October 4, 2019, a great woman graduated from this mortal existence at 68 years of age onto the higher life. She will be forever remembered by her children: Uinta (Dean) Tipton, Ouray (Janelle) Crowfoot, Denali (Tenniel) Clark, Dawnena (Guy) Clark, and Joseph (Heidi) Clark; 15 grandchildren; siblings Mario (Charlotte), Fritzi (Wally), Bert (Lydia), Strater (Ellen), Deanna, Deb (Lorraine), Troy,...

Alma Elizabeth (Nee Weich) Verrin

Alma Elizabeth (Nee Weich) Verrin

Oct 2, 2019

Verrin, Alma Elizabeth (nee Weich) February 15, 1925 – October 2, 2019It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother Alma Verrin who passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the age of 94 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Dennis Litke (Bev) and Donna Miller (Vince); grandchildren John,...

Amira Elethia Ryder

Amira Elethia Ryder

Sep 30, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Amira Elethia Ryder announces her passing on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the age of 16 months. She is survived by her parents, Brett and Heather; siblings Selena, Telesha, Kaliyah, Malek, and Ariya; as well as many other extended family and friends. Born in Calgary, Amira had aura right from birth...

Bernice Joyce Millott

Bernice Joyce Millott

Sep 29, 2019

Bernice passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Josef Zerr; children David (Rowena) Millott and Kathy Millott; grandchildren Terrance, Ember, Jack, and Cristina. She was predeceased by her husband Jack, and son Jeffrey. A Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Crescent Road...