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Cindy Mae Asselstine
Nov 30, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Cindy Asselstine announces her passing on November 30, 2018 in Calgary at the age of 55 years. Cindy is survived by her two adoring sons Travis Asselstine and Steven (Ashley)Asselstine; the apples of her eye, her grandchildren Lindsay, Cydnee, Taylor, Blaire, and Skylar; her faithful partner of 11 years, Dave Levant;...
James “Jim” Edward Sladek
Nov 26, 2018
Jim Sladek passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 at the age of 68 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years Isabelle; daughter Heather (Mike) Studer, and their children Kaylee and Ashton; son Jimmy (Alysha) Sladek, and their children Austin, Ella, Alivia, Will and James; sister Donna (Daryll) Cameron; mother-in-law Anne Robertson; brother-in-law Dale Robertson;...
Margaret Jean Breen
Nov 23, 2018
Jean was born on a farm in Burstall, Saskatchewan in 1927 and moved to Calgary with her family. After moving to Ogden, as a young girl Jean worked at Burns Foods and Purity Flour. On June 28, 1954 Jean married Chuck Breen and began her life’s work as devoted wife and loving mother.She is survived by her children, Shellie (Garth...
Monty Fredrich Shephard
Nov 23, 2018
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Monty Shephard on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the age of 67 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Gail; daughter Katherine (James); son Robert; grandchildren Jordyn and Caylum; mother Alma; sister Deb; as well as many nieces and nephews; and many more family and...
Theodorus “Ted” Sebastianus Joseph Rohling
Nov 20, 2018
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ted Rohling announces his passing on November 20, 2018, at the age of 65 years, in Calgary. He leaves behind his loving wife Marlene; son Trevor, Daugheter-in-law Stephanie, Grandson Maxwell; and Daughter Nancy. He is also survived by his brothers Frank, Steve, and Ron; his sisters Leah, Cisca, Louise, and Elaine;...
Lucas Alexander Gutierrez
Nov 20, 2018
It’s with heavy hearts that we honor and say goodbye to our precious baby boy. Lucas Alexander Gutierrez was stillborn on Tuesday, November 20th 2018 at 5:40 am.He knew the loving embrace of his mother, Tiana Fagan, and his father Antonio Gutierrez. Lucas was never short on love, he experienced the love of many including but not limited to: His...
Marjorie Joan Young
Nov 15, 2018
Marjorie Young passed away on November 15, 2018 at the age of 79 years.Marjorie was born in Retlaw, Alberta on Oct 13, 1939. She grew up in a number of small towns throughout Alberta, and ultimately settled in Red Deer. Her favourite memories from childhood took place at her grandparents’ farm in Armada, where she spent each summer. She remembered...
Cleo Bilton
Nov 13, 2018
Cleo Bilton passed away peacefully November 13th, 2018 at the age of 103. She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley R. Bilton; parents James and Clydia Pearson; brothers Kenneth Pearson and Reece Pearson; sisters Lois Winters and Ethel Weir; and her son James N. Bilton. Cleo was born in Fairview, Utah on December 5th, 1914. Family circumstances brought...
Arnold Brooks Davis
Nov 13, 2018
It is with sad news that the family of Arnold Davis announces his passing on November 13, 2018 in Calgary at the age of 68 years.Born May 20, 1950 Arnold was raised in the Whitewood, Sask. area with his 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He was fun loving, mischievous and loved animals. In 1978 he settled in Calgary where he...
William Earl Leech
Nov 12, 2018
William Leech passed away at his home on Monday November 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old.Born on July 24, 1935 in Spirit River, AB to Joseph and Myrtle Leech, William was the oldest of three siblings. He is pre-deceased by his brother, Ken and sister, Donna. He will be greatly missed by his wife,...
Darrin Pluto
Nov 12, 2018
It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family of Darrin Pluto announces his passing on November 12, 2018 at the age of 57 years. Darrin was born on June 12, 1961 in Calgary, Alberta. He is predeceased by his parents, Joyce and Gordon Pluto, and his sister Dawn Salmon. He is survived by brothers Gordon (Arlene) Pluto, Tony Pluto,...
Darryl “Mistatay” Everett Brass
Nov 10, 2018
Darryl “Mistatay” passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in Calgary, AlbertaFuneral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue SECalgary, ABCA T2A 0T1
Wayne Edward Shannon
Nov 8, 2018
Fly High Till We Meet Again My LoveThe family of Wayne Edward Shannon would like to announce his passing after a valiant battle with illness on 8 November, 2018. Wayne passed peacefully in his sleep at Chinook Hospice, Calgary, Alberta. He will be forever remembered as a loving husband, father, uncle and grandfather. There was simply no limit to his...
Joseph Pronk
Nov 8, 2018
Joseph Pronk passed away on Thursday November 8, 2018 at the age of 73 years.Joseph was born in The Hague, Holland to Joseph Pronk and Huiberta Krommenhoek.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 19 years, Raya; his children, Kerri (Justin), Dustin and Bryan (Danielle); and sister Liesbeth Henneken.Joseph worked for 32 years with Canada Post and when he...
Kenneth Earl Ross
Nov 5, 2018
These words are in celebration of the spectacular life of Kenneth Earl Ross who passed away on November 5th, 2018. Kens life adventure began in Cut Knife, Saskatchewan.Ken is, and always will be, his sweetie Charlenes champion and protector.Ken lived life like no ordinary person. He had many adventures worldwide and was thankful for each opportunity that came his way.For...
Christopher Lyndon Leibel
Nov 2, 2018
With heavy hearts we honour Chris, whos time was unexpectedly cut short at age 42. He worked at McDonalds Restaurants his entire life, starting at age 16. He worked there for 26 years, eventually managing several restaurants. Chris always thought of others and had a love of life and all it had to offer. He treasured his many friends and...
Jill Elizabeth Winters
Nov 2, 2018
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, nana and friend. Jill passed away suddenly on November 2 at home. Born March 20, 1953 in Calgary, AB, she was the daughter of Gordon & Yvonne West. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Owen; daughter, Jennifer (Orrin); son, Gordon (Desiree); 4 grandchildren,...
Dorothy Muirhead
Nov 2, 2018
Our loving mother and grandmother, Dorothy (Paine) Muirhead passed away in her home at Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada on November 2, 2018 at the age of 97 years. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Alexander Muirhead in 1989, and by two grandchildren. She is survived by her older sister Constance (100); her six children, Heather (Don) Johnson, Margaret (Dave) Heighton, Constance...
Edgar “Ed” Thiessen
Oct 31, 2018
On Wednesday, October 31, 2018, Edgar (Ed) Thiessen, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, passed away at the age of 79 years. Ed will be forever remembered by his loving wife and life long friend Agnes, and their precious children, Valerie (Rick) McNeil, Melinda (Campbell) Scherger, Ruth (Gordon) Gratton, Wayne Thiessen and 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A Memorial...
Rexie Nathaniel Johnson
Oct 31, 2018
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rexie Nathainiel Johnson announces his passing on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the age of 72 years. A Funeral Service will be held for Rexie at Bridgeland Seventh-day Adventist Church (48 – 12 Street NE, Calgary) on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 11:00 am.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel4121 – 17 Avenue...
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