Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Charles William “Bill” Cooper
May 7, 2019
Bill has taken his “Last Run” on May 7, 2019.Born October 14, 1926 in Moose Jaw, Sask to Daniel Charles Cooper and Ann Elizabeth Scotton of England, Bill attended school in Moose Jaw, spending his summers helping his uncles on their farms and swimming in the local river and pool.He was an excellent swimmer, winning many awards, including an Olympic...
Jeanette Cathleen Simpson
May 7, 2019
With deep sadness we announce that Jeanette Simpson passed away in Calgary, AB at the age of 91 years.Born on a farm south of Daysland, AB to Joseph and Caroline Brausen (nee Lansing), Jeannette grew up with 5 siblings; Evelyn, Adrienne, James, Glen, and LaVerne. When Jeanette was 18, she moved to Edmonton to work as a Stenographer. It was...
Kathleen Mary Schwann
May 5, 2019
Kathleen Mary Schwann (McAllister) passed away peacefully, age 91, in the presence of family members on May 5, 2019. Left to mourn her passing are her children: Greg (Evelyn); Lian and her children Marc (Dorian), Adam and Meghan (Aaron); Joseph (Sandra) and their children Michela (Eric), Kiersten, Keeley and Jordon; and Monica. She is also survived by her sisters Theresa...
Dwane Charles Lanois
May 3, 2019
Dwane Lanois passed away on Friday May 3, 2019 at the age of 47 years. He was born in Ajax, Ontario to Brian Lanois and Marie Mahon.He is survived by his father, Brian; sister, Michelle (Paul) Keats; niece, Amie (Ray) along with their children Jayden, Isobel, Spencer nephews, Devon & James (Kat); aunt, Donna Gordon; cousin, Chris Gordon and maternal...
Cecil Wilson Landon
May 2, 2019
Cecil passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by love at Jim and Barb’s on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the age of 86 years. He leaves behind his daughter Bonnie (Ray) of Ontario, and his sons Jim (Barb), and Cory of Calgary; as well as his grandchildren Lee-Ann, Raylene, Barry, Geoffery, Stephanie, Amber, Michael and David; as well as...
Christine Ririe Borowski
Apr 30, 2019
Christine Ririe Borowski passed away on April 30, 2019 at the age of 74. Despite being a life of the party type of person, at her request there will not be a funeral service or public viewing (she didn’t want people staring at her), only a graveside service. Her request for no obituary is being overlooked (maybe at great peril).Christine...
Edmund Alexander Harris
Apr 26, 2019
Edmund Alexander Harris, (Ed) CPA, FRPSC of Calgary, AB, passed away on April 26, 2019 at the age of 93. An Edmonton native, Ed was born April 11, 1926 to parents Fred and Hettie, one of three siblings with sisters Dora (Dee) and Phyllis. Ed grew up in the Depression and war years, nicknamed “Peanuts” by friends for his love...
Reinhold Linnartz
Apr 24, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Reinhold Linnartz, who died peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends on April 24, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife Anita, his children Hans, Andreas, and Yvonne, and his grandchildren Dylan and Liam. He was predeceased by his son Olaf in 2010.Reinhold was a gracious,...
Victor William Frederick Cabel
Apr 18, 2019
On April 18, 2019, Victor William Frederick Cabel, 81, of Calgary, Alberta died peacefully with his loving wife of 48 years, Suzanne (Beckloff) at his side. Vic passed away after a short stay at Brentwood Care Centre.Vic was born April 25, 1937 in Calgary, Alberta, to parents William and Alvina, immigrants from Poland. He had a younger brother, Gordon who...
Kyle Gordon Guichon
Apr 15, 2019
Kyle Guichon passed away suddenly on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the age of 31 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sherena; daughter Star; mother Caroline Meyer (Todd); father Gary (Kathleen) Guichon; siblings Karly, David, Chancey and Chanel; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his infant son Rocky....
Jeffrey Michael Leslie
Apr 12, 2019
It is with such heavy hearts that the family of Jeff Leslie announce his passing on Friday April 12th 2019 at the age of 41.Jeff was what some would refer to as the salt of the earth, he was incredibly hard working, creative and passionate. The love he had for his family and friends had no bounds, if they were...
Claycee Michelle Oderkirk
Apr 9, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Claycee Oderkirk on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the age of 50 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 27 years, Richard “Rick” Oderkirk, and daughters Kyrsten Oderkirk (Andre Richardson), and Darianna Oderkirk (Peeta Masuch); as well as her mother Byra Bergmann (Ervin) and father Douglas...
Garry Donald Fenwick
Apr 7, 2019
Garry Fenwick passed into the presence of Jesus on April 7, 2019. His faith was the bedrock of his life. A people person, his greatest joy came from interactions with family and friends. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elaine, mother Pearl, daughter JoAnn (Fred) Frey, sister Doreen (Ray) Fleck, grandchildren Nathan, Brennan, and Meagan, and many other...
Ann Anthoney
Apr 6, 2019
Ann Anthoney passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Born in Melville, SK and daughter to Nicholas and Maria Ewonus, Ann was the fourth youngest of 10 siblings. She is pre-deceased by Tony, her husband of 50 years at the time of his passing, as well as all but one of her siblings. She is survived by her...
Ellen Ruth Vasic (Nee Meisner)
Apr 4, 2019
Our beloved mother, sister, wife as well as friend, Ellen Ruth Vasic (nee Meisner) restfully and peacefully passed away at the Foothills Hospital on April 4, 2019 alongside her loving family. After a long battle of going through cancer twice and getting through it the first time, her family is proud to say she went through it singing and smiling...
Jeanette Mary Bosch (Nee Eslinger)
Apr 3, 2019
Jeanette, aged 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday April 3, 2019. Jeanette’s greatest joy in life was her family; daughter, Susan and beloved grandchildren, Brandi Proctor (Shane) and Ryan Hannah. She adored her four great-grandsons, Reese & Raiden Proctor and Roman & Ryder Hannah. Jeanette is survived by her caring and loving younger sister, Karen of...
Pauline Rita Wowchuk
Mar 30, 2019
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mom, Baba and Great Baba, Pauline Rita Wowchuk on March 30, 2019. Pauline passed away peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. Born in 1934, Pauline was one of 9 siblings of Hazel and Gunnar Sigurdson and grew up in the Riverton area in Manitoba. She...
Lyle “Penguin” James Buffington
Mar 24, 2019
Lyle, fondly known as “Penguin”, was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, eldest child of James Robert Buffington and Ruth Isabel “Granny” Poppleton Buffington. Lyle departed mortalitys journey in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Lyle was pre-deceased by both parents, and his sister Pamela Ruth Buffington Endicott. Lyle is now reuniting with his father, mother, sister, and many other ancestors, family, and...
Gordon Conrad Brenzil
Mar 23, 2019
Gordon Brenzil passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 79 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Judy Brenzil; daughters Rhonda (Don) Martone and Kristine French; grandchildren Sydney, Kennedy, Tate, and Davis Frodsham; cousin Carol Ades; and many more family and friends.Gordon was born and raised in Dunvile, ON. He moved...
Elwyn Arthur Rees
Mar 20, 2019
Elwyn Rees passed away on Wednesday March 20, 2019 at the age of 87 years.Elwyn (aka Spud) was born in Dodsland, SK to Arthur L. Rees and Catherine Satterlee and was the youngest of four siblings. The Rees family lived in Saskatchewan until 1949 before moving and settling in Alberta.He is pre-deceased by his parents; his loving wife of 61...
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