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Frances Kathleen (Nee Bailey) Smith
Dec 22, 2012
November 19, 1913 – December 22, 2012Frances Kathleen Smith passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the age of 99 years. Frances was born November 19, 1913, in Bolton, England, the second of three children. Frances lived her life with inexhaustible enthusiasm, total dedication, high expectations and prodigious energy. She was a scholar, poet, author, mentor, volunteer, donor, philanthropist...
Mary Agnes Mclellan
Dec 12, 2012
September 18, 1928 – December 12, 2012Mary passed away at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 84 years of age. Lovingly remembered by her husband Chuck, daughter Kathryn ( Glen ) Barrett, three grandchildren: Zachary, Jason, and Brendan, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. A celebration of Mary’s Life will be...
Brandon Stanley Walter Thomas
Dec 6, 2012
October 8, 1995 – December 6, 2012Brandon passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Cochrane, Alberta as a result of a tragic auto accident at 17 years of age. He was predeceased by his grandparents Lawrence and Evelyn Thomas. Brandon is lovingly remembered by his mother Kim and, sister Kayla, father Nelson ( Darla Stav and her children:...
Willaim Aldolph Demaere
Dec 2, 2012
October 14th, 1931 – December 2, 2012“Pastor Bill”, or “Cowboy Preacher Bill” as he was most commonly known, peacefully passed away on December 2, 2012 at the age of 81 years.Bill was born in Grande Prairie, AB, on October 14th, 1931, the third of five children. He was pre-deceased by his father, John, and his mother, Pearl, his sister, Geneva...
Nancy Louise Naismith
Nov 9, 2012
May 11, 1971 – November 9, 2012A celebration of Nancy’s life will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 15, Cochrane, Alberta, 114 – 5th Avenue West on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 2:00P.M.The family wishes for those attending to dress casual and wear pink asit was Nancy’s favourite color. In lieu of flowers it was Nancy’s wish...
Christopher Paul Murphy
Nov 7, 2012
August 7, 1945 – November 7, 2012Christopher passed away peacefully at the Foothills General Hospital on Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 at 67 years of age.Lovingly remembered by his children; Dianne (Bob) Taillefer, Patrick (Michelle), and Louise (Mario) Piattelli, seven grandchildren: Jordan, Jessica, Curtis, Shane, Emily, Massimo, and Maximus, sisters; Patricia Miglarini, and Theresa Adams; brothers Laul, Mike, and John, as...
Doreen June Hutchinson
Nov 3, 2012
June 24, 1939 – November 3, 2012Doreen was born to Ernest and Edna Dickey at the Grace Hospital in Calgary and was raised at her family’s dairy farm in Bears Paw.She attended Western Canada High School and then worked as a Key punch operator.From 1960 she resided with her husband Pat, where she was partners running a farm and agribusiness.Most...
Gladys Minnie (Nee Harboo) Bittner
Oct 28, 2012
November 16, 1922 – October 28, 2012Gladys passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on Sunday, October 28, 2012, just 2 ½ weeks before her 90th birthday. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 66 years, Harold Vernon, her son Lorne, daughter-in-law Janice, grandchildren Briana and Austin as well as cousins, nieces and nephews. An open house...
Jean Maria Voigt
Oct 27, 2012
February 4, 1925 – October 27, 2012Jean Voigt of Calgary, Alberta passed away suddenly in her home on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the age of 87. Born in Warsaw, Poland on Feb.04, 1925, Jean met and married her husband John in Nienburg, West Germany and immigrated to Melbourne, Australia, where her two daughters were born. The family then immigrated...
Lynn Davis
Oct 24, 2012
February 14, 1962 – October 24, 2012Lynn Davis passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 24, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. She was comfortably settled at the Agape Hospice in Calgary, Alberta and was surrounded by her husband Rob and her two daughters Erica and Christine. Other family members were a steady support for her family during the last few days of...
Leslie Sarah Kinch-Wolf
Oct 22, 2012
September 29, 1972 – October 22, 2012Leslie Sarah Kinch-Wolf of Devon, Alberta passed away suddenly on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 40 years of age. She was born to Frances Winter and the late Patrick Leonard Kinch, on Sept 29, 1972 in Whitecourt, AB.Leslie enjoyed any activities that involved her three boys, and always had a special place in her...
William Cornelius “Bill” Schaufele
Oct 20, 2012
September 6, 1927 – October 20, 2012It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our belovedhusband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Bill will be lovingly remembered and missed by wife Ella, and children Janice & Daryl, Dalyce & Don and Kari, 2 granddaughters and 3 great grandchildren. Bill served with the Calgary Fire Department for 35 years, retiring...
Hugh John Hall
Oct 17, 2012
April 14, 1921 – October 17, 2012It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great grampa at the Brentwood Care Centre in Calgary, on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 91 years of age.John was predeceased by his wife Joan in 1999. He will be lovingly remembered by his children; Valerie [Rod] ,Bob [Dianne],...
Roberta Louise (Nee Freeman) Richards
Oct 9, 2012
April 28, 1941- October 9, 2012Roberta passed away suddenly at the Foothills Hospital, on Tuesday October 9th, 2012 She is lovingly remembered by her dear husband Cliff of 38 years, her beloved sons Allen (Norma) Buettner, and Jay Freeman. Grandchildren: Blake, Grayson, Dawn, Michael, and Colin. Many Great Grandchildren , two sisters Joyce (Gordon)Brautitam, and Shirley (Cleo) Jurgens, as well...
Judith Beryl Lapinsky
Oct 5, 2012
February 19, 1950 – October 5, 2012Judy Lapinsky of Cochrane, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the age of 62 years. We will always remember her for her contagious laughter and the joy she brought to all of us, who knew her. Judy’s passion for family was wonderful and next to none. She loved board games, travelling, exploring...
Gwyneth Wynn (Nee Williams) Mcrae
Oct 2, 2012
… .. …. – October 2, 2012Gwynny passed away at home on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Lovingly remembered by her husband James, grandson Lance (Claire) Hilton, great granddaughters Coralee and Mackenzie, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as a circle of other relatives and friends. As the matriarch of our family she was always prepared to lend a helping...
Mary Hupkes
Sep 25, 2012
April 4, 1922 – September 25, 2012Mary Hupkes, the last of the Charles Harbidge family, went to be with her Lord, on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. She is lovingly remembered by her five children: Gerrit ( Maureen ), Charles, Henry ( Margaret ), Bertha ( Tim ) Van Nes, and Geurdina ( Don ) Keller, 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren,...
Bob Watts
Sep 24, 2012
November 11, 1939 – September 24, 2012Bob passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, on Monday, September 24, 2012 at the age of 72 years. Lovingly remembered by his wife Mathilda, Children: Bonnie ( Roman ) Polski, Brian ( Shirley ) Martin, Barb ( Len ) Gibson, Brenda Martin ( Kelly Wiltsey ), and Leona (...
Edward M. Winkel
Sep 20, 2012
November 12, 1929 – September 20, 2012It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Ed Winkel on September 20, 2012 at the age of 82 years. Although Ed had been ill,for the past couple of years, his passing was sudden. Ed will be greatly missed by his loving friend and companion Shirley Laye and his children Leanne Wulff...
Michael Robert (Mike) Kudras
Sep 14, 2012
February 3, 1950 – September 14, 2012It is with profound sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend. Mike was born in Stettler, AB and continued his travels to Calgary where he proudly served the Calgary Fire Department for 37 years retiring as Captain in 2005. In his retired years he spent much...
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