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Stella Bernadette (Nee Hupé) Oldham
May 6, 2021
March 12, 1931 – May 6, 2021It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stella Oldham of Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 90 years. Stella will be remembered dearly by her children Stanley (Eva), Beverley, and Lorna Ranson (Marc); grandchildren Seth (Laura), Kenna (Scott), Daniel (Caitlin), Keaton (Nivi), Brooklyn, Liam (Charlene), Cassidy (Ethan), Mikayla, and Kuper;...
Skyler Damian Ross Wallinder
Apr 18, 2021
March 27, 1997 – April 18, 2021It is with deep sadness that we share the passing Skyler Wallinder on April 18, 2021 in Cochrane Alberta at the age of 24. Skyler was born in Kamloops BC on March 27, 1997, grew up in Calgary and Cochrane.Skyler was an adventurous, creative and active person. He graduated from Bow Valley High School...
Arthur Gerald “Gerry” Crippin
Apr 11, 2021
October 25, 1939 – April 11, 2021Arthur Gerald “Gerry” Crippin passed away peacefully on April 11, 2021 at the Carewest Colonel Belcher in Calgary, AB at the age of 81 years.Gerry was born in Vancouver, BC then spent his young childhood years on Texada Island. The Royal Canadian Air Force brought him to several interesting places working as an aircraft...
Katherine Elizabeth Moore-Harrison
Apr 10, 2021
April 13, 1957 – April 10, 2021Katherine Elizabeth Moore-Harrison passed away April 10, 2021 just before her 64thbirthday. She will be missed by all who had the luck to be part of her life.Kathy is survived by her husband Jim; sons Glenn, Steven, and Kevin; her daughters-in-law Julie, Katrien, and Alanna; as well as her eight wonderful grandchildren who she...
Isabelle Selina Cool
Apr 7, 2021
October 12, 1927 – April 7, 2021Isabelle Selina Cool was born in Calgary on October 12, 1927 and passed away on April 7, 2021 in her beloved hometown.Isabelle was blessed with a full and wonderful life that was filled with love. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Leonard. Len and Belle shared a home together in the...
Bernard “Bernie” Wayne May
Apr 4, 2021
September 17, 1964 – April 4, 2021With deep sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Bernie May, in Strathmore, Alberta at the age of 56 years. Born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Bernie went to school in Landis, Saskatchewan, graduating in 1982. He worked for United Grain Growers for 17 years becoming a manager at Herschel and Davidson. Over the...
Johannes “John” Steiert
Apr 1, 2021
March 13, 1934 – April 1, 2021Johannes (John) Steiert passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the age of 87 years. John was born in Prelate, Saskatchewan on March 13, 1934 to Theresa Steiert. They moved to Evansburg, Alberta in 1936. He later moved to Water Valley to work in lumber camps. In 1970 he began...
Gabi Balan
Mar 30, 2021
December 12, 1963 – March 30, 2021Gabi Balan, 57, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Gabi bravely fought a serious medical condition while displaying courage and determination throughout. He was a devoted husband and loving father whom always put family first and fought to give his kids everything they wanted in life.Gabi is survived...
James Ronald Peterson
Mar 28, 2021
July 26, 1974 – March 28, 2021In loving Memory of James Ronald PetersonBeloved father of Jace, Jamie (Keenen), Tamara, Christopher, and William Twoyoungmen; grandfather of Theo, and Angel Noah; son of Judy Rogers and Karl Peterson; brother of Rick Peterson (Tania); uncle of numerous nieces and nephews; nephew and cousin to many aunts, uncles, cousins from the Nichols and Peterson...
Norman “Norm” Richards Lewis
Mar 21, 2021
December 7, 1937 – March 21, 2021“Behind every great man, is a better story”Norm’s ability to make friends, sing songs and tell stories was second nature to him. His charisma and personable ways were always a draw in any room. It is hard to summarize a man that has done so much in his life and who means so much...
Thomas Lashmar
Mar 20, 2021
May 29, 1935 – March 20, 2021It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, papa, brother and uncle. Tom passed away peacefully on Saturday March 20, 2021 at age 85.Thomas Christopher was the eldest son born to Chris and Rita (Inge) Lashmar, on May 29, 1935 after his mother made the long trip...
Donald Brian Whitehead
Mar 19, 2021
September 13, 1949 – March 19, 2021Donald Brian Whitehead was born on September 13, 1949 in Calgary, AB, to Allan Wilfred Whitehead and Norma Anita Whitehead (ne. Clausen). His father was a police officer and WWII veteran; his mother was a talented musician and artist. He was raised in Calgary when the cityscape was very different from today. As a...
Kathryn (Kathy) Louise Swalwell
Mar 17, 2021
January 27, 1930 – March 17, 2021With saddened hearts, we share that Kathryn (Kathy) Louise Swalwell (nee Taylor), born Jan 27, 1930 passed away on March 17, 2021 at 91 years old. We know that God has accepted her into His loving arms and she is at peace.Kathy is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Clayton; four adult...
Betty “Jean” (Née Steeves) Schnurer
Mar 11, 2021
March 19, 1940 – March 11, 2021Betty “Jean” passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 80 years.Born to Agnes and Curry Steeves on March 19, 1940 on the farm south of Carnduff,SK, she grew up with two brothers and one sister at the Steeves farm south of Carievale, SK. Knowing adversity and the...
Chester Jerome Mjolsness
Mar 5, 2021
October 14, 1919 – March 05, 2021Chester passed away peacefully at home with his loving family at his side on March 05, 2021 at the age 101 years. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Martha of Bottrel; two sons, Brian of Atlin, BC and Barry (Lorna) of Calgary, AB; and daughter, Lorie (Royce) of Cochrane, AB. Chester will be...
Brenda Anne Kent
Mar 4, 2021
July 23, 1959 – March 4, 2021With great sadness we announce the passing of Brenda Anne Kent on Thursday, March 4, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 61. She was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She remained in Calgary where she lived for 28 years with her husband Victor Hurst.Brenda worked as a Laboratory Assistant for Calgary...
Agnes June Fenske
Feb 18, 2021
October 31, 1934 – February 18, 2021Agnes June Fenske beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Thursday morning February 18, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 86, after a 10 month battle with cancer.Agnes, one of seven children, the daughter of Rudolph and Matilda Schraeder, was born October 31 1934. She grew up in Yorkton...
Ted Kierzek
Feb 15, 2021
June 16, 1949 – February 15, 2021“He had a BOOMING voice, and a soft, mushy Heart”Ted loved to travel, and we did! His favourite trips were road trips. He would and could drive forever, to get to someplace HOT. He was an avid DIYer, built two lovely homes and so many projects over the years. Those of you who know...
Lorraine Catherine Kuhn
Feb 9, 2021
October 7, 1948 – February 9, 2021It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our mom LorraineKuhn on February 9, 2021. Lorraine will be remembered first as asuperb athlete missing out on the 1976 Canadian Olympic Volleyballteam only because she moved to the Yukon where she would spend thenext almost 40 years as a teacher, coach and...
Stephan Lupyczuk
Feb 5, 2021
May 4, 1927 – February 5, 2021It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great grandfather Steve. He was born in Leszczance, Ukraine to Wasyl and Paraska Lupijosuk. Steve left home and travelled to Germany in search of a better life. From there he immigrated to Canada, landing in Halifax and moved west to...
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