Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calgary, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Joyce Jean Gardam
Dec 28, 2024
Joyce Jean Gardam, born on December 30, 1948, in Sweetsburg, Quebec, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta. She lived a life that embodied dedication, community involvement, and a love for family and friends.
Joyce began her professional journey at the young age of sixteen when she took her first job as a car hop at A&W. Throughout...
John Wilmet Butler
Dec 28, 2024
With great sadness we announce the passing of John Butler on Saturday, December 28, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 77.
Born in Bentley, Alberta, John also lived in Calgary, Victoria, Sooke and Olds. He was a free spirit that realised the best and most precious thing in life is the time you have with people. His greatest achievement...
Leon Burt Root
Dec 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leon Root on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend to many people in his 85 years. He is survived by his four daughters and their husbands, Laurie (Bo), Karen (David), Holly (Michael), Janice (Joe), sister Glenda and many more...
Lora Zabot
Dec 26, 2024
Lori passed suddenly at the Rocky View Hospital on December 26, 2024 at the age of 65 years. Lori will be sadly missed by her partner and best friend Terry and cherished son Chad. Her siblings Fred, (Wendy), Wally, Hildie, (Leron), Rick and all her nieces and nephews; and her kind and caring neighbours and friends.
Lori was predeceased by her...
Laura Jane Edwards
Dec 24, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Laura Jane Edwards on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in Airdrie, Alberta at the age of 62.
Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Coral, her sister, Lesley, multiple extended family members and friends. Laura was predeceased by her father, Edward (Ted).
Laura loved to learn and it gave her great...
Esther "Anne" Hadford (née Urban)
Dec 23, 2024
Anne Hadford, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Tuesday, December 23, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta.
Born on July 19, 1935, to Elek and Emma Urban, Anne was the youngest of five children, with two older sisters and two older brothers. The family moved from Coronation, Alberta, to a farm near Shaughnessy, Alberta,...
Luis German Gonzalez Largacha
Dec 23, 2024
Luis German González Largacha falleció el lunes 23 de diciembre de 2.024 a la edad de 90 años en la ciudad de Calgary.
Luis German nació en Cali, Colombia, el 24 de Julio de 1.934, en el hogar de los adorables abuelos Carmen Largacha y Gonzalo González. Lo acompañaron en sus días de vida familiar sus hermanos: Tulia, Nelson, Álvaro, Julio...
Kathleen "Kathy" Gail Dash (née Hansen)
Dec 22, 2024
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Kathleen Gail Dash on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 72.
Kathy is survived by her husband James Dash; sons Michael (Kim) Dash, Steven (Kimberly) Dash, Brian (Shawna) Dash, and Jeff (Shannon) Dash; nine grandchildren; brothers David (Barb) Hansen and Bob Hansen; and sisters-in-law Audrey Michelsen and Elaine...
John Rupert Lyall Taylor
Dec 21, 2024
With great sadness we announce the passing of John Rupert Lyall Taylor on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Vulcan, Alberta, at the age of 88.
John was born on July 4, 1936, in Selkirk, Manitoba, at Selkirk General Hospital. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from St. John's College (University of Manitoba) in 1958 and married Diana Elmhirst Lye on...
Mary Lyons McLaughlin
Dec 21, 2024
Mary Lyons McLaughlin was born on January 9, 1943, in Creighton Mine, Ontario. When she was 16, she moved with her parents and brother to Calgary. A dedicated worker in the print industry, Mary began her career at the tender age of 18 as a bindery worker, diligently contributing her skills until the age of 71.
Despite the demands of her...
Varpu Talvikki Ferguson
Dec 19, 2024
Pixie Ferguson was born on December 21, 1952, in Eskilstuna, Sweden, to Aarne and Laila Luostarinen. Shortly after her birth, the family immigrated to Canada, where Pixie’s younger siblings, Pirjo and John, were born.
The family’s early years were spent in Saskatchewan before Aarne joined the Canadian Army, leading to an overseas move to Germany. Pixie spent three formative years...
Phyllis Mae Kroeker
Dec 15, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Phyllis on Sunday December 15, 2024, at the age of 89 years. She was the much loved wife of our father, Frank for over 71 years. She was the loving mother of six children, grandmother of 11 grandchildren and great grandmother of 22. She blessed and...
Hoang Van Nguyen
Dec 14, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Hoang Van Nguyen (Don), who passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on December 14, 2024, at the age of 65 years.
Born on February 24, 1959, in Ben Tre, Binh Dai, Vietnam, Don led a life marked by hard work and perseverance. In his youth, he would take...
W. Keith Kunkel
Dec 10, 2024
Warren "Keith" Kunkel passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the age of 83 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife Gail Kunkel; two children Tamara Kunkel of Red Deer and Tara Kunkel (Mario Sosa) of Calgary; two grandchildren Luca and Shiloh; two brothers Lloyd Kunkel and Ralph Kunkel; two sisters Eileen Barton and Donna Jensen; and...
Bertha Alice Baron-Blanchard (née Lee)
Dec 9, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Bertha Alice Baron-Blanchard. Bertha was a guiding light for her family-loving, steadfast, and always there for them. She embraced life with humbleness and gratitude, making every moment count. Bertha compared her life to a river: gently smooth flowing in places but also encountered rapids, eddies and turbulence with uncertainty...
Alice Smith (née Pearce)
Dec 9, 2024
Alice Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend passed away on December 9, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on January 28, 1930, Alice lived a life full of love, joy, and generosity that touched everyone she met.
Preceded in death by her husband, James (Bill) Smith; her daughter, Eileen; and her twin sister, Trudy, Alice is survived...
Frouwiena "Winy" Maria Mellies
Dec 9, 2024
Frouwiena "Winy" Mellies passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the age of 88 years.
Winy was born in the Netherlands on March 3, 1936. She married Pieter Ebbinga and they were blessed with their sons Jasper and John. Pieter passed away suddenly and then Winy married Willem Mellies and they moved the family to Calgary in 1967 and then...
Alice Dorraine Schneider
Dec 8, 2024
Alice Dorraine Schneider passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the age of 96, after a long battle with lung cancer. She passed in Calgary, Alberta surrounded by her family.
Alice was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on October 12, 1928 to her loving parents William and Emma Hill, brother Dick Hill and sister Eunice Baum. She would always tell...
John Sytsema
Dec 8, 2024
John Sytsema passed away after a short illness at Southwood Hospice in Calgary on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was 68 years of age.
John will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Stephanie Sytsema (Brent Church); two grandchildren, Eve & Travis Schneider; brothers, Andy Sytsema (Robin Schmidt) and Gary Sytsema; along with his nieces, Deanne (Sal) Mancuso, Emma Simmelink, Ava &...
Christmas Memorial Service
Dec 8, 2024
The holiday season is a difficult time for those who have lost a loved one. Preparing for this season reminds us that you and your family will be missing your loved one this year. As our hearts ache, we believe that some healing can take place when we are surrounded by the love and care of others.In the spirit of...
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