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Grace Kay Bobey
Mar 5, 2015
February 24, 1931 – March 5, 2015Grace Bobey was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on February 24, 1931. At the age of 9 months she moved with her newly widowed mother to Edmonton, Alberta where she lived close to extended family her entire life. Grace graduated from the University of Alberta BSc Nursing program in 1953 and dedicated her life...
Christina Mackay
Jan 23, 2015
August 8, 1925 – January 23, 2015Christina MacKay of Cochrane, Alberta passed away on January 23, 2015, at the age of 89, but her larger than life persona will not be forgotten.Christina was born in Wishaw, Scotland on August 8th, 1925. After being swept off her feet by a Canadian soldier named James MacKay, she landed in Canada at Pier...
Richard Arthur Dickson
Jan 21, 2015
March 6, 1927 – January 21, 2015Richard Dickson, loving husband of Grace (Degn), father of Rick (Deb Bridge) and Ron (Wendy Wisman), and grandfather of Michael and Thor (Sandra Morin), died peacefully surrounded by family at Chinook Hospice on January 21, 2015. Richard is also survived by his younger sister Jean Hesse, her three children and their spouses, and several...
Nellie May (Arbuckle) Dinnebier
Jan 16, 2015
July 23, 1923 – January 16, 2015It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Nellie. She will be remembered by her children; Valerie (Dwight) Heffernan, Carol (Alex) Wieshlow, Glenn (Evelyn) Arbuckle. She will also be dearly missed by sister, Joy Bush of England, four grandchildren; Kari-Ann, Tracey, Jaime, and Kaila as well six great...
Helen (Nee Chalmers) English
Jan 14, 2015
June 12, 1929 – January 14, 2015Helen will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Ronald. Her greatest joys were her three children and will be very dearly missed by, Wesley (Julie), Stacey (Joe) and Leesa (Terry). Helen’s career led her to become an RN Head Nurse (surgical) at the General Hospital in Calgary. Helen retired to become a Homemaker. Helen...
Edward Joseph Schmidt
Dec 11, 2014
August 22, 1934 – December 11, 2014It is with great sadness that we announce Ed’s passing on December 11, 2014 at 80 years of age. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Joyce, and their sons, Todd, Brent (Sheri), and Trevor (Mona) and his special grandchildren; Cole, Madi, Morgan, and Kieran.Ed is survived by sisters; Kate, Evelyn,...
Anne Wiens
Dec 10, 2014
January 9, 1931 – December 10, 2014Anne passed away on Wednesday, December 10th, at the age of 83. She is survived by her loving husband Rudy, and their 5 children; Charlotte Mikalson, Janet (Randy) Penner, Randy (Dawn) Wiens, Trevor (Brenda) Wiens, Suzanne (Randal) Nickel, and 10 grandchildren as well as a circle of other relatives and friends.A Funeral Service will...
Edward Stanley “Ted” Peterson
Dec 8, 2014
June 20, 1933 – December 8, 2014It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward (Ted) Peterson. Ted was born in Calgary on June 20, 1933. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Jimmie, daughters Dawn Nash (Michael Jeffrey), Kelly Medd and Patti (Ken) Faulkner. He was the proud grandpa to Kaylyn Demyen, Jared...
Karel Sedlecky
Dec 6, 2014
February 21, 1964 – December 6, 2014With sorrowful hearts, we announce that Karel Sedlecky, age 50, of Cochrane, Alberta, was taken from us suddenly on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at 6:20 pm, in Cochrane, Alberta.Karel was born in Decin, Czechoslovakia (present day Czech Republic), on February 21, 1964, to Alena Sedlecka and Karel Sedlecky. Karel was married to Karen on...
Heather Lee Ross
Dec 4, 2014
October 7, 1956 – December 4, 2014Heather Lee Ross passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 4th at the Foothills Hospital Calgary surrounded by her family. Heather was born on October 7, 1956 in Edmonton and adopted by her loving parents, Howard and Sonia Ross of Calgary.Heather is survived by her son Jason Ross, her mother Sonia Ross, her brother Michael...
Kerry Rhindress Hunt
Nov 28, 2014
April 16, 1963 – November 28, 2014Born on April 16, 1963 in Summerside, PEI into an air force family, Kerry spent his younger years in Moose Jaw, graduating from Riverview Collegiate in 1981. He attended art school at Grant McEwan College in Edmonton, lived in BC for a time, and settled in Cochrane, where he called home. Kerry struggled with...
Fred Theodore Johnson
Nov 24, 2014
November 13, 1945 – November 24, 2014With profound sadness, his family announces the sudden passing of Fred Theodore Johnson at the age of 69. Born Nov 13, 1945 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, he passed away Nov 24, 2014 in Cochrane, Alberta. Lovingly remembered by Gloria, his wife of 47 years, his children Bill (Kim) Johnson of Cochrane and Debbie (Jim) Scott...
Eleanor Rushworth
Nov 16, 2014
February 20, 1917 – November 16, 2014Eleanor Rushworth passed away on Sunday, November 16th, at the age of 97. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy Rushworth, parents (Mary and Patrick Will, pioneers who came to Alberta from Scotland), first husband, Leslie Gush in 1982, and brother, John Will.Over the years, Eleanor was an active member in the Calgary community...
Dr. Stephen F. Stephens
Nov 14, 2014
August 23, 1944 – November 14, 2014It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Stephen F. Edwards, a much-loved husband, and father on November 14, 2014. He passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital with his wife and daughter by his side, at 70 years of age. Stephen was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and went...
Dr. John Joseph O’Gorman
Oct 27, 2014
March 21, 1927 – October 27, 2014With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Dr. John O’Gorman, a much-loved husband, father and grandfather on October 27, 2014. He passed away at home with his family by his side. John was born in County Limerick, Ireland and went on to graduate from the National University of Ireland and Liverpool University...
Ruby Mabel Koller
Oct 17, 2014
May 8, 1927 – October 17, 2014Ruby Koller passed away October 17, 2014. She will be greatly missed and remembered by her son Darrel Koller, Daughter-In-Law Pauline Koller & George Vigneault, 3 Grandchildren; Genene & Craig Sholdice of Calgary, Jenna Koller of Calgary, Kyle and Pam Koller of Sylvan Lake, 4 Great Grandchildren; Jaylan, Tristen, Austin and Brooklynn, as well...
Alexander Duncan Leslie
Oct 1, 2014
September 12, 1931 – October 1, 2014Born in Keith, ScotlandAlexander Leslie, beloved husband of Carolyn Leslie for 53 years passed away peacefully on October 1, 2014 in Calgary, Alberta.He was an avid reader and dedicated family man. Alexander is lovingly remembered by his wife Carolyn, son Allan, daughter Debi Busse (Greg) and granddaughter Melissa Steinhauer (Dave). Other loving family members...
Jason (Brian) Foteau
Sep 30, 2014
August 1, 1949 – September 30, 2014Jason was born John A. Kemp on August 1, 1949 in Saint John, New Brunswick. He passed away on September 30, 2014 in Calgary, Alberta at 65 years of age. Jason is lovingly remembered by his wife Judy Aasen, mother Mary Gray, brother Randy ( Grace ) Kemp and sister Heather ( John )...
Darryl David Klassen
Sep 13, 2014
April 8, 1961 – September 13, 2014It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Darryl Klassen. Darryl is lovingly remembered by his mother Elsie Klassen, brothers Randy (Kelly) and Gary (Linda) Klassen, and son Michael Armstrong. Darryl is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Jason Copeland and Karis, Derrick (Wendy), Kristin, Kevin and Kyle Klassen,...
Christopher Todd Montgomery
Sep 13, 2014
April 17, 1973 – September 13, 2014Christopher was born in Edmonton, he then eventually moved to Calgary with his family. He loved the farm life and being in the country. He was a hard working guy who loved Johnny Cash and rock n’ roll. He was a self professed redneck and a true Albertan. He will be loved and missed...
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