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James “Jim” Guthrie Enns
Apr 19, 2018
February 4, 1947 – April 19, 2018It is with sadness we announce that Jim Enns passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the age of 71 years. He is survived by his sister Peggy Krol and nephew Jake Krol (Alyssa Butters).A native Calgarian Jim, after completing his degree in computer science, joined the Calgary Police Service. During these years...
Alice “Vernice” Rose Wearmouth
Apr 15, 2018
June 26, 1920 – April 15, 2018It is with great sadness that the family of Alice Vernice Rose Wearmouth (nee Towers) announce her passing in Cochrane, AB on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the age of 97 years. She is survived by her three children; Doug (Cheryl), Irene (Arvid) and Edith (Ken); her grandchildren Matthew Wearmouth, Lauren Wujcik, Lukas (Lana)...
Doris (Nee Hilsdon) Lichti
Apr 1, 2018
July 7, 1940 – April 1, 2018Our dearly loved mom passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Bethany Care Centre in Calgary on Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Doris is lovingly remembered by her children, Mike, Daryl (Wendy) and Lisa Bier (Don); grandchildren Tiffany Therrien (Josh), Tyler Lichti and Braydon Bier;...
Elizabeth (Betty) Mary Veres
Mar 28, 2018
October 23, 1920 – March 28, 2018Elizabeth (Betty) Mary Veres (nee Banffy) died peacefully at the Foothills hospital at the age of 97. Betty was born in Timisoara, Romania and immigrated to Canada as a young child with her parents. They settled in Calgary where she grew up and completed her schooling when she graduated from St. Mary’s Girls High...
David Edward Rothery
Mar 20, 2018
May 16, 1929 – March 20, 2018Dave was born in Vermillion AB on May 16th, 1929 to Thomas Edgar(Ted) Rothery and Polly (nee Herbert). The second youngest of four. He was predeceased by both his parents, as well as brothers Albert, Clarence Gordon “Jim” and Roy.Dave was a proud member of the City of Calgary Fire Department from April 23,...
George Fleck
Mar 8, 2018
July 20, 1925 – March 8, 2018It is with deep sadness that we announce that George Fleck passed away Thursday, March 8,2018 in Calgary, AB at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife Mildred; daughters Karen Anderson (Larry), Glenda Ross (Don), and Joan Kronlund (Darren); Grandchildren Chandra Anderson, Cheryl Folstrom, Linden & Bradley Kronlund; and Great grandchildren...
Denise Houle Paré
Feb 22, 2018
December 19, 1935 – Ste. Perpétue, QCFebruary 22, 2018 – Calgary, ABDenise Houle Paré (née Houle) passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary on February 22, 2018 at the age of 82, after a 2 year battle with Alzheimer.Denise is survived by her daughter Chantal Paré Cormier (Gilbert Cormier), her sons Pierre Paré (Brigitte Guillemette) and Richard Paré...
Dr. D. Brian Edge
Feb 16, 2018
August 21, 1941 – February 16, 2018It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian at his home south of Cochrane on his beloved ranch. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Pauline; his daughters & their families of whom he was so proud of, Laurie (Peter) Hughes of Cochrane, Linda (Robert) Berner of Assiniboia,...
Phyllis Fairburn
Feb 9, 2018
January 25, 1927 – February 9, 2018Phyllis Fairburn passed away at age of 91 years. She was predeceased by husband, Meno Fairburn. She is survived by: Son, Terry Dembisky (Dee), grandchildren, Holly, Caitlyn, Shane, Shawn, Terry Lynn (Jason) great grandchildren, Blayke and Keinyn. Daughter, Kat Nelson (Chuck), granddaughter, Misty (Brad). Son, Bob (Audrey), grandsons, Chris and Tim (Ashley) and great...
Gordon Clarence Graham
Feb 7, 2018
June 11, 1928 – February 7, 2018Husband. Farmer. Father. Agricultural LeaderOn February 7thGordon Graham passed away peacefully in Cochrane, Alberta. His devoted wife Pat and members of his family were with him as he moved on.A farmer from Newdale, Manitoba, Gordon was a leader in the agricultural community. A graduate of the University of Manitoba’s Agriculture Diploma program, he met...
Gary Alfred Krol
Feb 6, 2018
July 18, 1946 – February 6, 2018With heavy hearts we announce that Gary passed away at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB after a brief battle with cancer. He will be deeply missed by Peggy (nee Enns), his loving wife of 43 years; his son Jacob (Alyssa Butters); his sister Maureen Peirce (Jim); and his half-brother Oliver. Gary is predeceased...
William “Lloyd” Hamilton
Jan 30, 2018
December 7, 1931 – January 30, 2018It is with sadness that we announce that Lloyd passed away peacefully in Calgary, with his loving wife Carolyn by his side. Lloyd will be deeply missed by Carolyn, his wife of 50 years; his children, Tony of Calgary, Julie Ramdin (Kevin) of Coquitlam and Ryan (Tanya) of Victoria; his grandchildren Gregory and Emily...
Ronald Andrew Ladouceur
Jan 19, 2018
April 11, 1942 – January 19, 2018Ronald Andrew Ladouceur, FCGA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2018 at The Foothills Hospital in Calgary. He was born on April 11, 1942, in Montreal, to Roland and Salomé Ladouceur. He was an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1958-1966 and served as a Navigator. He attended McGill University and...
Marylynne Stahl
Jan 6, 2018
August 22, 1945 – January 06, 2018MaryLynne Stahl (nee McCracken), passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at her home in Cochrane, Alberta.MaryLynne was born, in 1945, to Jack and Margaret in Victoria B.C. and grew up in Calgary, often spending summers in Sylvan Lake. She graduated from William Aberhart High School, and then from the University of Calgary, with degrees in...
James Gordon (Jim) Phipps
Jan 5, 2018
May 23, 1955 – January 05, 2018James Gordon (Jim) Phipps, age 62, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2017, in his home at Cochrane, Alberta, after a three-year struggle with an aggressive form of cancer. Jim was born on May 23, 1955, in Ottawa, Ontario, to Welland Wilfred Phipps and Frances (Coolin) Phipps. One of eight children, Jim lived an...
John George Mackrous
Jan 3, 2018
October 20, 1926 – January 3, 2018John George MacKrous died peacefully in the care of Agape Hospice in Calgary, AB on January 3, 2018 at the age of 91.John was born on October 20, 1926 in Joliette, QC to Michael and Sarah MacKrous. John is survived by Emma (MacKinnon), his wife of 64 years; sons John (Kathy), Fraser (Fang Yi),...
Donald Roy Cameron
Jan 1, 2018
December 14, 1963 – January 01, 2018It is with great sadness the family of Don Cameron announce his passing on Monday January 1, 2018 after a brave battle with cancer. Left with wonderful memories that will be cherished forever are his wife Sandi, his son Kenneth (Krystal Godfrey), his mother Helen Cameron, brothers; Dave Cameron and Darcy Cameron (Maria) sisters;...
Christine Wirth
Dec 28, 2017
February 18, 1929 – December 28, 2017It is with bittersweet sadness we say goodbye to our much-loved Mom, Oma and Grand-Oma, Christine Wirth, who went home to be with her Lord on Dec.28, 2017. She was pre-deceased by her daughter Maria Charlet in 2010 and her husband of 69 years, John, in 2016.Christine was born on Feb.18, 1929 in Bonyhad...
Tietje Piera
Dec 28, 2017
February 26, 1928 – December 28, 2017Born – Cornjum, Friesland, NetherlandsPassed – Calgary, AlbertaTietje de Boer was born in Cornjum, Friesland in the Netherlands at her parent’s dairy farm and dramatic events during her childhood shaped who she would become. As soon as she entered grade school, she was advanced to the second grade and while she was in her...
John Dippong
Dec 26, 2017
November 14, 1926 – December 26, 2017John passed away peacefully at the Bethany Cochrane on December 26th at the age of 91.John emigrated to Canada after WWII to build a new life, landing initially in Victoria in 1951 where he worked for the CPR. The following year he relocated to Calgary to pursue an opportunity to work in his trained...
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