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Judith Ann Pearson
Jul 23, 2017
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Pearson in Calgary on Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was supported and surrounded by her close family and friends through a 13 year battle with cancer. Judy leaves behind her loving husband and best friend Tim; son Sean (Karen), and their child Payton; loving daughters Jody (Mark), and...
Allan Bernard Desroche
Jul 13, 2017
December 19, 1953 – July 13, 2017We are heart-broken to announce the passing of Al DesRoche on July 13, 2017 at the Sarcee Hospice in Calgary, AB after a courageous battle with cancer. Al was born in Summerside, PEI on December 19, 1953 to Ralph and Helen DesRoche and lived on the Island with his nine siblings and parents until...
Leland Douglas Toms
Jul 6, 2017
April 13, 1947 Halifax, Halifax CO., N.S. – July 6, 2017 Calgary, ABLee passed away peacefully on the evening at the age of 70 years old in the presence of family. Survived by and stepfather of Lorena Akins and Kim Wereschuk and Grandfather to Lydan Akins, Aaron Akins, Kayla Akins and Taylor Merrifield.Lee and Laverne enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and...
Catherine (Kay) Mary Bates
Jul 1, 2017
June 4, 1922 – Thorold, Ontario – July 1, 2017 Cochrane, AlbertaKay slipped away peacefully in her sleep early on Canada Day at the age of 95 years old. Beloved Mother of Hugh “Bill” and Jim (Dixie), cherished Nana to Greg (Olds, Ab.) and Karen (Houston, Tx.) and great Nana to Peyton (Olds, Ab.) also beloved Aunt to special nieces...
Verna Barrow
Jun 28, 2017
November 17, 1935 – June 28, 2017It is with sadness that we announce that Verna passed away at her home in Redwood Meadows on Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 after a lengthy battle with dementia. Verna is survived by her children Dale Barrow, Edward (Becky) Barrow, and Lori Barrow; her grandchildren Jennifer Barrow, Daniel Mikalson, Ryan Mikalson, Justin Barrow and Robert...
Donald Alexander Reed
Jun 26, 2017
July 31, 1938 – June 26, 2017It is with deep sadness that we announce that Don passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26thwith his loving family at his side. He will be dearly missed by Margaret, his wife of 55 years, and his daughters Keeran (Ian) Wagner and Kelly (Tony) Woolf and their children, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Don loved life...
Lachlan Thomas Bell
Jun 24, 2017
November 23, 1980 – June 24, 2017We are devastated and heart-broken to announce the sudden death of our beloved Lachlan Bell at 36 years. Lachlan was born and raised in Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia where he fell in love with horses. He began his riding career early with Pony Club and, growing up, embraced any opportunity to further his horsemanship skills....
James “Jim” Ronald Creybohm
Jun 24, 2017
August 13, 1955 – June 24, 2017James Ronald Creybohm (Jim) lost his fight with cancer June 24th, 2017. He is survived by his two sons, Dylan and Stephen, with whom he spent many hours with, sharing hobbies and interests.Jim enjoyed hiking the mountains of Alberta, and travelling with the love of his life, Jill, whom he married June 26th, 2015....
William “Bill” Fenske
Jun 16, 2017
March 25, 1946 – June 16, 2017It is with great sadness that the family of William (Bill) Fenske announces his passing on June 16, 2017 at the age of 71 after a courageous battle with cancer. He will forever be loved and missed by his wife, Marlene, children, Braden (Kari), Shae (Cory) Sontag, and Brett, cherished grandchildren, Ryder and Mikai,...
Marlene Jensen
Jun 16, 2017
August 29, 1948 -June 16,2017On June 16, 2017, Marlene Jensen earned her angel wings at the age of 68 and was welcomed with love and open arms by her parents and nephew in heaven. Born in Kinistino, Saskatchewan and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta, she married her loving husband of 46 years Paul Jensen and they began their family a...
Marlene Loewen
Jun 14, 2017
October 23, 1935 – June 14, 2017Marlene Meta Loewen passed away peacefully on June 14, 2017 with family by her side at 81 years. Marlene was born in Coaldale, Alberta on October 25, 1935. She married Peter Loewen on December 5, 1959 in Coaldale. She will be forever missed by her husband Peter and their four children; Gerard, Darwin (Shelly),...
J. Patricia Turner
Jun 14, 2017
March 7, 1931 – June 14, 2017It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Pat Turner, mother to Monika (Wallis Smith), Cat, and Diana (Ken Kay), grandmother to Jordan and Jazmyn Kay, and aunt to sister Brenda’s children: Christopher, Derek, Jenny and James, and sister–in-law Rose Turner and aunt to Susan and Valerie, sister–in-law to Marion...
Charlotte Louise Hartley
Jun 5, 2017
October 9, 1941 – June 5, 2017Charlotte Hartley passed away peacefully with her children by her side on June 5, 2017 at the age of 75 years. Her memory will be forever cherished by daughter Susan (Jason) Vincent of Cochrane, Alberta and son Robert (Tavia) Hartley of Calgary, Alberta; Charlotte’s mother Jean Meier and sister Patricia (Daryl) Toma of Willingdon,...
Edward “Ed” Ellis Tudor
May 21, 2017
March 12, 1941 – May 21, 2017It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that Ed passed away peacefully at the Rosedale Hospice in Calgary, Alberta at age 76 with his loving wife Lotte by his side.Ed was born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta leaving at age 18 to join the Army where he served for three...
John Rempel
May 18, 2017
November 23, 1938 – May 18, 2017It is with sorrow we announce the passing of John Rempel at 78 years of age. John was born at Walheim, Saskatchewan and in recent years resided in High River, Alberta.John spent 25 years working as an Automotive Technician in Saskatoon, Prince George, Edmonton and Calgary. In subsequent years he was employed as an...
Kimberly Lynn Elizabeth Ashton
May 12, 2017
August 17, 1967 – May 12, 2017Kimberly passed away peacefully with family by her side at Dulcina Hospice in Calgary at the age of 49 years. Kimberly was a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her grandparents Elsie and Jack Shedden, Doreen and Ken Ashton.She is survived by her mother and father – Peggy and Ken...
Carole (Née Beebe) Harron
Apr 24, 2017
May 2, 1947 – April 24, 2017May 2, 1947Montréal, Québec, CanadaApril 24, 2017 – Cochrane, Alberta, CanadaIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carole Harron (née Beebe) on April 24, 2017 at home in Cochrane, Alberta after a lengthy, courageous battle with ocular melanoma cancer. She was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, to Laurence P. Beebe...
Kenneth Colin Wig
Apr 17, 2017
April 10, 1948 – April 17, 2017Kenneth Colin Wig, known as Ken, born in 1948 to Don and Janet Wig of Eastend, Saskatchewan, passed from this life peacefully on April 17that 12:45 pm at the Sarcee Hospice in Calgary.Ken lived with his wife Jan on their farm north of Cochrane for the last 45 years. He leaves behind his wife...
Guy Sinclair
Apr 12, 2017
September 15, 1946 – April 12, 2017We are heartbroken to announce that Guy Sinclair passed away suddenly in Calgary, AB at the age of 70 years. Guy was born in Saint-Quentin, New Brunswick to René and Raymonde (nee Rioux) Sinclair and grew up there with his 12 brothers and sisters. He later moved to Thompson, Manitoba where he and his...
Gerald “Gerry” Lamb
Apr 12, 2017
December 28, 1927 – April 12, 2017Gerald Joseph Lamb (Gerry) of Calgary, Alberta, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the age of 89 years. He was a confirmed bachelor full of life and lived every day to its fullest even in his later years. He left a positive impression on all who met him.Gerry was a man of...
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