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Cameron Delmar Calvert
Jan 13, 2012
February 11, 1930 – January 13, 2012Cameron Delmar Calvert was born in Lakehurst, Ontario on February 11, 1930. Cam came West as a young man at the age of 17 in 1947, where he met his love of his life, Ruth Katherine Wethal, who predeceased him on December 14, 2001. He was predeceased by all his brothers and sisters, as...
Sidney Ernest Norris
Jan 11, 2012
August 21, 1921 – January 11, 2012We are sad to announce that Sid passed away on January 11th 2012 at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary. Sid was the first of four children born to Arthur Norris and Susie Finn Norris. He grew up on the family farm in the Glendale district and lived and farmed in that area all...
Richard Kenneth Roy Butler
Dec 26, 2011
April 13, 1953 – December 26, 2011Rick – husband, Dad, brother, uncle, and friend to absolutely everyone who met him, left us suddenly while doing what he loved most – skiing with his beautiful daughters in Kananaskis. Rick was born and raised in Edmonton, graduated from the University of Alberta and married Gwynneth Penny, “the most beautiful girl in the...
Henry M. Larkin
Dec 12, 2011
June 8, 1921 – December 12, 2011Born in Montreal, June 8th, 1921, passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre Cochrane, December 12, 2011. He enlisted in the Grenadier Guards Jan ’41 and while serving overseas was posted to Military Headquarters where he met his wife to be Violet (Gustman) of Claresholm who was serving with the C.W.A.C. They were...
Donald Robert Conlin
Nov 29, 2011
January 15, 1951 – November 29, 2011Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Don is survived by brothers: Alan (Dayle), Colin (Deanna), and Brian, nieces Samara (Jordy) & Savanah (Ben) as well as relatives from the Moore family. He was predeceased by his parents Robert (1975) and Agnes (1999). Don was employed at the University of Calgary for over...
Judy Newman
Nov 25, 2011
December 8, 1950 – November 25, 2011Judy Newman was born in Calgary December 8, 1950. She grew up in the city but soon started to travel the world. While living on the island of Sumatra with her family she discovered a love for the arts, particularly painting. It was there she started to paint and this would later become her...
Joseph “Fred” Dougan
Nov 9, 2011
… .. 1925 – … .. 2011With love and deep sorrow we announce the passing of a Father, Grandfather, Veteran, Firefighter, Fisherman and Friend. Fred is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Gary) and Dawn (Jesse), son Glenn (Christine) and granddaughter Sharon (Steve). He was predeceased by his wife Nancy in 1993 and his dear friend Phyllis MacCallum in 2008. A...
Mary Dziadyk
Nov 8, 2011
January 28, 1920 – November 8, 2011Mary passed peacefully away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 91 years of age. Survived by her son John (Sandi), and daughter Darlene (Thomas), three grandchildren: Geoffrey (Christine), Brandi (Kevin), and Garin (Stacy), as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Divine Liturgy will be served at Assumption of the Blessed...
William (Semi) Semchuk
Nov 5, 2011
April 29, 1929 – November 5, 2011After a lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s, Bill passed away peacefully in the loving arms of Diane his wife of forty-four years. He leaves behind his sons Blair and Brandy (Bernadette), grandchildren Zaciary and Emma, his brothers Walter (Pat) and Gary, as well as a circle of other relatives and friends. His love of golf...
Lily Cornelia Tannas
Nov 2, 2011
May 5, 1927 – November 2, 2011We say goodbye to our beloved mother who passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mom was a genuine, sweet, simple, loving soul. To know her was to love her – a kind caring, thoughtful, true friend to all. Lily grew up on a farm in Standard. There she...
Ellen Elizabeth Buckler
Nov 1, 2011
June 21, 1925 – November 1, 2011Ellen Elizabeth Buckler passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 86 years of age. Predeceased by her husband Henry in 2002, son Thomas in 1957, and brother Phil in 2010. Lovingly remembered by her six children: Hellen Buckler, Valerie (Lloyd) Marshall, John (Reet), Tim, Charlie (Kim), and Victor (Charlene). Eight grandchildren, twelve...
Sidna Sprlak
Apr 17, 2011
April 19, 1920 – April 17, 2011Sidna passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at the age of 90.“There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and people we can’t live without but have to let go.”Sidna is survived by her six children, David...
John Degraaff
Apr 7, 2011
April 10, 1946 – April 7, 2011We are sad to announce the passing of our husband, father and friend after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.John leaves to cherish his memory his darling wife Carol Anaka, his children Ronald, Shane, Desiree and Jordan, as well as his mother Nell, his brother Cory (Lynne), his nephew Colyn, son in law...
Alberta Stroud
Apr 7, 2011
September 22, 1921 – April 7, 2011Passed away peacefully on Thursday April 7, 2011 at the Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane. Alberta was raised in Dand, Manitoba and Alida, Saskatchewan. She met and married James (Bud) Stroud in Manitoba, following the war they farmed near Deloraine, Manitoba. Alberta also worked as a nurses aide for many years in Brandon, Manitoba...
Norm Davidson
Apr 6, 2011
January 15th, 1960 – April 6th, 2011Norm Davidson Of Calgary passed away on Wednesday April 6th, 2011 at the age of 51 years. Norm was predeceased by his parents Norm Sr. & Bette-Mae. He leaves to mourn his loving sisters, Kathy, Julie (Tony Manning) and their sons, Cole, Mac, & Jay, Patti and Andrea (Mike Keeley) as well as many...
Marlene Huber (Nee Lemke)
Mar 4, 2011
March 23rd, 1937 – March 4th, 2011It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother. She will be missed by her children- Rick, Rod (Teresa), Reg (Teresa), and Chellaine (Carey). She treasured her grandchildren – Andrea, Evan, Michael, Jacklin, Emily, Kyle, Brayden and Dylan. She leaves behind Sister Ruth, brother Gordon (Marilyn) and many wonderful friends,...
Walter Cheshire
Mar 2, 2011
August 19th, 1925 – March 2nd, 2011Walter Cheshire of Calgary Alberta passed away Wednesday March 2, 2011at Rosedale Hospice at the age of 85 years.Born in Athabasca Alberta August 19,1925, grew up at Looma Alberta andserved with the R.C.A.F. during WW II. He settled in Calgary and raisedthree children with his wife Ann of 35 years. He worked for many...
John Osenton
Feb 21, 2011
November 24, 1918 – February 21, 2011John Osenton passed away peacefully at Bethany Care Centre (Cochrane) at the age of 92 with his son James, and his wife of sixty-nine years, Rene, by his side. John was born and raised in Kent, England and worked as a farmer until immigrating with his family to Canada in 1959. He lived in...
Vivienne Constance Ullery
Feb 21, 2011
August 28, 1909 – February 21, 2011Passed away peacefully at 101 years of age on Monday February 21, 2011 at the Bethany Care Centre, Cochrane. Predeceased by; her husband Bud, son Bill and grandson Rodney. Lovingly remembered by her son Jim (Connie), and daughter Ann (John) Hindes, daughter in law Joan Ullery, nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great...
Donald Ledene
Feb 5, 2011
July 26, 1943 – February 5, 2011Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend died on February 5, 2011 at the Foothills Medical Centre. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife of 44 years Janet; son Ryan (Susie) of Red Deer; daughters Lana Barlow(John) of Calgary and Jennifer Bogner (Michael) of Stettler; his precious grandchildren Ksenia, Lynx,...
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