Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Katie Wasylowich
Jun 3, 2019
Katie Wasylowich passed away on Monday June 3, 2019 at the age of 98 years. Katie was born in Calder, SK to Sam Olineck and Mary Kuhut. She grew up with a large family of 8 siblings. Katie is predeceased by her husband, Steve and 5 of her siblings. She is survived by her sons,Douglas (Carol),Wayne (Lee), Wesley (Sharon) and...
Cora Lynne Birkbeck
Jun 1, 2019
With deep sadness, the family of Cora Lynne Birkbeck (nee MacEwen) would like to announce her passing on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the age of 69 years after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband Terrance “Terry” Birkbeck; son Douglas Birkbeck; daughters Kelly Birkbeck and Shannon Birkbeck; sister Bobbie Beck; brother David (Sandra) MacEwen;...
Helen Melchin
Jun 1, 2019
Helen Melchin (nee Walters) passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the age of 66 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 42 years Greg; children Rachelle (Derek) Wride, Jenny (Luke) Smith, Ross (Nicole) Melchin, Bradley (Katie) Melchin and Karla (Kevin) Coleman; grandchildren Scott, Katie, Alesandra, Hayden, Adalia, Elijah, Lacey, Dean, Michael, Jacob, Maverick and Scarlett;...
Paul Emil Lamoureux
May 31, 2019
Paul Lamoureux passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the age of 92 years. Paul was predeceased by his wife Molly; son Cameron; daughters Maureen and Patricia; sons-in-law Ken and Blair; one granddaughter; and a brother Donald. Paul is survived by children Sydney (Doreen), Elaine (Dale), Mark (Petra), Mona (Don), Brent and Llona; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one...
Sean Kong
May 30, 2019
Sean Kong passed away on Thursday May 30, 2019 at the age of 76 years.Funeral Services will be as follows:Visitation : Thursday June 6 beginning at 5:00 pm at Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary)Funeral Service : Saturday June 8 beginning at 12:30 pm at Pierson’s Funeral Service.Cremation : After the funeral service at Country Hills Crematorium...
Maria Gliwinski (Nee Zienkiewicz)
May 27, 2019
Mary Gliwinski passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at the age of 95 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Stanley Gliwinski and Jerry Gliwinski; nephews Jerry Diakowicz, Johnny Diakowicz and Jim Diakowicz; niece Jeannie Hyatt, and her children Holly and Sarah; and great-niece Peppy Braybrook, and her children Christina and Danny. “Aunty” Mary is predeceased by...
James “Jim” Martin
May 26, 2019
James Martin passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the age of 96. He was born August 25, 1922 on the family farm North East of Ituna, SK, the 7th of 13 children born to William Beers and Rachel (Hill) Martin. Jim married Rhoda Farthing in 1953. They had 3 children and 43 happy years before she passed...
Lawrence Addison (Sham) Stevens
May 25, 2019
Lawrence Addison “Sham” Stevens passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the age of 87 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Jo-Anne of 65 years; children Clarke (Darla) Stevens, Cathy (Ron) Anderson, Blake (Barbara) Stevens and Brad (Connie) Stevens; 21 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his...
John Elwood Miller
May 24, 2019
John Miller passed away peacefully at his home on Friday May 24, 2019 at the age of 68 years.He is pre-deceased by his parents, James Miller and Lillian Barnes; 2 brothers, Tommy and Billy; a sister, Dorie and two brothers-in-law, George and Wayne. John is survived by his siblings, Bea Himmler, Audrey Risso, Grace (Craig) Hayes, Muriel, Kathy (James) LaChance...
Ray Anderson Whitehead
May 21, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ray Anderson Whitehead. He passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital at the age of 85, battling long-term heart related health issues. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him for his sharp wit and generosity of spirit. He is survived by his two daughters, Cindy...
Rachelle Joy Requillas
May 19, 2019
Rachelle Requillas passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the age of 22 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents Romeo and Yolanda Requillas; sister Zoe Requillas; aunt Ledelyn Requillas; boyfriend David Wozniak; and many more family and friends. Rachelle was born and raised in Calgary, AB. She loved exercise and sports cars. and especially loved...
Carlo Curly Primiani
May 18, 2019
Carlo (Curly) Primiani passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the age of 59 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Kayla Primiani (Moe) and Sarah Primiani (Edriece); grandson Noah; mother Maria Primiani of Montreal, QC; sister Gianna Primiani (George) of Toronto, ON; nephew Anthony; former wife Diane. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and...
John Leslie Borschowa
May 17, 2019
John Borschowa passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the age of 71 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 23 years Geraldine “Geri”; daughter Heather Borschowa; step-son Gary (Bonnie) McDonald; grandson Colby; sister Eileen (Rod) Decelle of Swift Current, SK; brothers Joe (Connie) Borschowa of Regina, SK, Gerald Borschowa of Calgary, AB and Mike (Yvonne)...
Mitchell Karazub
May 16, 2019
Mitchell Karazub passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the age of 54 years. He is survived by his mother, Audrey Karazub, his sister, Wendy Bach (Mike), his grandmother, Alice Vossler, and extended family. Mitchell was predeceased by his father, Mitchell Karazub Sr., and grandfather, David Vossler. At Mitchell’s request, no service will be held.Funeral Home:Pierson’s Forest Lawn...
Vivian Ann Baker
May 15, 2019
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Vivian Baker on May 15, 2019 at the age of 45 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her partner, Al Smy, and children Crystal Furi, William Zeitner, Jolenne Zeitner, and Cathleen Detlor, as well as her grandchildren Nathaniel, Jonathan, Ebony, Serenity, and Lilly-Anne. She is also survived by her...
Stephen Richard Perry
May 13, 2019
Steve Perry passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13th, 2019 at the Peter Lougheed Center, Unit 49. He had just celebrated his 75th birthday. Steve was adopted by the LaCasse family as a young child. In 1994 after many years of searching he found his birth family and had the opportunity of meeting his siblings and their families. Steve moved...
Magdalena Marie Keeling
May 12, 2019
If you are reading this you will know that I have left for my next adventure. I do so with anticipation but also with deep regret as I leave behind my daughter, Lynn (Ralph) and many friends and relatives.By my request, no service or memorial will be held. Instead when you go outside please take the time to appreciate the...
Shirley Ann Sept
May 11, 2019
Shirley Sept passed away peacefully on Saturday May 11, 2019 at the age of 74 years surrounded by her loving family.Shirley was born on August 18, 1944 in Moose Jaw, SK to Bruce and Nina Palmer.She met her wonderful husband, Lawrence Sept in 1963 when she was 19. The Sept’s went on to have 4 children; 2 sons, Steve and...
James Allan Desjarlais
May 10, 2019
James Desjarlais passed away on Friday May 10, 2019 at the age of 63 years.James was born on January 10, 1956 in Qu’Appelle, SK to James Desjarlais and Saraphena Worm.He is pre-deceased by his parents and one brother.He will be missed by his daughter, Spring and son, Storm; 5 grandchildren; one great-grandchild as well a large extended family in Alberta,...
Calvin Richard Perry
May 7, 2019
Calvin Perry passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the age of 43 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Erica and Malachi; parents Gordon and Dianne Perry, of Lacombe, AB; brother Roger (Kim) Perry, and their 4 children, of Chilliwack, BC; sister Marcia (Ronald) Stanford, and their 5 children, of Edmonton, AB; brother Paul Perry, of...
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