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Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Celedonio Divinagracia Esporton
Sep 29, 2019
Celedonio Esporton passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the age of 92 years.Celedonio was born to Gregoria and Emilio Esporton in Dumangas, Iloilo, Philippines.He is survived by his wife, Gloria; children Eduardo (Hijasmin) Esporton, Patricio (Lydia) Esporton, and Socorro Combe-Gallai (Ben) in Canada, and Orlando (Evelyn) Esporton in Malaysia; grandchildren Sheryll Ann (Christian) Ruado, Claire (JR) Tamayo, Catherine...
Grant Norman Stafford
Sep 25, 2019
Grant Stafford passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the age of 61 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Howard & Doreen Stafford, of Fairmont Hot Springs, BC; brother Rod Stafford (Cindy Oliver) of Calgary, AB; sister Gayle (Morley) Dougall of Fairmont Hot Springs, BC; sister-in-law Cindy Stafford; nephew Curtis Stafford; niece...
Joseph John Coptin
Sep 22, 2019
Joseph Coptin passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the age of 88 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years Patricia; sons Dale (Angela) Coptin and Randall Coptin; granddaughters Lisanna and Jaelyn; sister Pearl Tongs; and many more family and friends. Joseph was born and raised in Calgary, a true native Calgarian. He loved...
Miguel Rafael Pastrana-Panlilio
Sep 20, 2019
Miguel Pastrana-Panlilio was born silently on Friday, September 20, 2019 to Erma Pastrana and John Panlilio. Funeral Services will be held for Miguel at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1
Rosaline Tillie (Nee Meier) Bertsch
Sep 20, 2019
Rose Bertsch passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the age of 85 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Dean Bertsch and Peggy (Patrick) Secord; grandchildren Charity, Craig and Toneille; 7 great grandchildren; sisters Madeline Shroh, Helen (Tony) Kopp and Philis (George) Wilderman; brother Vince (Gail) Meier; sister-in-law Alice Meier; and many more family and friends....
Lydia Marohn
Sep 19, 2019
Lydia Marohn passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the age of 86 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Edy (Allan) McMillan, Don (Carol) Marohn, Margaret Ste-Croix, and Cathy (Pat) Oakley, 6 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Lydia was “The Pie Making Queen” at church functions. She was famous for her cream pies and apple pies. A...
Kenneth James “Jim” Or “Ken” Hyde
Sep 19, 2019
Jim passed away in his sleep on Thursday, September 19th,2019 where he was most happy to be with his best Friend, Robert Lacey. Rob (Cynthia) & Jim were very close friends for many years. Jim was born in Winnipeg May11th, 1943. Jim preferred to stay single during his life and so his only sibling is his sister Joey. In that...
Herbert Fritzler
Sep 19, 2019
Herbert Fritzler passed away in Calgary on Thursday September 19, 2019 at the age of 103 years.Herbert was born on the family farm near Vulcan to Peter and Molly Fritzler. He was the third youngest and the last surviving of nine siblings. He is also predeceased by his wife, Rosina since 1978. They were married for 39 years at the...
Vinh Van Ly
Sep 17, 2019
Vinh Ly passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2019 at the age of 74 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Terri and son in law Ronny along with his grandchildren, siblings, extended family and friends. Vinh travelled through Asia establishing lifelong relationships with his passion for ministry work. He was involved in many projects that was associated...
Marcelle Eva Georgette Emilie (Nee Burnay) Fritz
Sep 15, 2019
Marcelle Fritz passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the age of 97 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Lanny (Yvonne) Fritz, of Calgary, AB, Angie Fritz, of Calgary, AB, David Fritz (Barbara), of Toronto, ON, Rodney (Claudette) Fritz, of Winnipeg, MB, and Betty Ann Varga, of Calgary, AB; daughter-in-law Carole Fritz; grandchildren Holly, Matthew, Michelle,...
Douglas Wilkes Holder
Sep 15, 2019
Douglas Holder passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 96 years.He will be dearly remembered by four children Diana Paquette of Calgary, Sharon Phillips (Robert) of Raymond, AB, Larry Holder (Laurie Feser-Hamatani) of Calgary, and Janine Arsenault (James Carter) of High River; 16 grandchildren and 25great-grandchildren. Doug is survived by three brothers Albert...
Linda Darlene Rigo
Sep 15, 2019
Linda Rigo passed over on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the age of 64 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 23 years Sandor; daughter Amber Phalen; sister Deb (Keith) Rhodes; brother Kevin (Robin) Bird; sister-in-law Mel Bird; niece Jessica Baker; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Ken & Jessie Bird...
Iver Leroy Kleven
Sep 14, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Iver Leroy Kleven announces his passing on Saturday September 14, 2019 at the age of 78 years.He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughters, Lori Jean and Tammy Lynn; and grandchildren, Kayla and Brandon and extended family and friends.Iver is pre-deceased by his wife of 48 years at the time...
William “Bill” Anselmi Maki
Sep 14, 2019
Bill Maki passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the age of 54 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Liberty Maki, of Calgary, AB; sister Barb Maki (Peter), of Toronto, ON; father Robert Maki, of St. Catharines, ON; step-father Reinie Vos, of St. Catharines, ON; auntie Baba, Brenda (Scott) Trenholm, of Ontario; good friends Mike &...
Sheila Elaine Mclachlan
Sep 10, 2019
Sheila McLachlan passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the age of 81 years. She will be dearly missed by her son Kevin McLachlan (Colleen) of Paris, France; her daughter Andra McLachlan (Kevin Jameus) of Calgary; four grandchildren Lauren McLachlan (John) of Toronto, Brandon McLachlan (Shelby) of London, England, and Ryder Jameus and Jaxon Jameus, both of Calgary; a...
Virginia “Ginny” Pettigrew
Sep 9, 2019
Virginia (Ginny) Pettigrew passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 9, 2019 at the age of 67. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Natasha Sawyer (Todd), Kristen Bezan (Jason), Chelsey Hookenson (Nick) and Tim Pettigrew (Celeste Daly); grandchildren Alex, Ryanne, Aidan, Ethan, Vance, Evianna, Isabell, Jackson, Henry and Beau; siblings, family and friends. She was pre deceased...
Honora Mary O’Connell
Sep 8, 2019
It is with fallen hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister and friend, Honora O’Connell. She passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday September 8, 2019 at the age of 77 years.Nora will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Steven (Maila) Hall and Andrew Hall; sister, Patricia O’Connell and granddaughter, Mary Dezleigh Teodosio. She is pre-deceased...
Thomas Chacko Panicker
Sep 8, 2019
Thomas Panicker, 76, passed away on September 8, 2019 at Extended Care Cedar Villa. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 13, at 10am at Piersons Funeral Service (4121-17th Ave S.E. Calgary). Burial to follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1
Hope Vera Zipp
Sep 7, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Hope Vera Zipp, on September 7, 2019 at the age of 66. Hope was born in Wakaw, Saskatchewan on September 25, 1952 to her predeceased parents Bohdan and Anne (Senchyna) Zipp. Hope is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Mack Lussier, her 2 children; Marcel Lussier and April...
Daniel Cherneske
Sep 6, 2019
Daniel Cherneske passed away on Friday September 6, 2019 at the age of 54 years.He will be missed by his sister, Eleanor Holbrook of Calgary. He is also survived by his daughter and siblings.Daniel was born in Thunder Bay, ON to Stan and Irene Cherneske. He was one of six siblings. After completing his elementary schooling in Thunder Bay, he...
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