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Nick Vaccaro
Mar 18, 2015
July 19, 1975 – March 18, 2015It is with great sadness that weannounce the passing of Nick onMarch 18th. He was a husband, father, brother,son and friend, born and raised in Calgary. Hewas a strong and dedicated man, who loved andcherished his family and friends. He was passionate,honest, energetic and most of all, full of life.From a very young age,...
Elizabeth Jane Peters
Mar 15, 2015
September 4, 1924 – March 15, 2015Betty was born in Greenwood, B.C. and grew up with 3 brothers and 2 sisters on a farm in the Okanagan, Betty passed away at 90 and a half years of age. She was married in 1945 to Gilbert Peters. They lived in Swift Current until Gilbert joined the Air Force in 1950, from...
Heather Jean Dauphinee
Mar 14, 2015
May 23, 1980 – March 14, 2015Heather Jean, 34, of Airdrie, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 14, 2015. Heather, the daughter of the late Victor Dauphinee and Carlann Dauphinee, was born in High River AB and raised in Okotoks and Calgary. Heather most recently was employed as a Service Dispatch Supervisor at Trail Appliances.Heather will be remembered by her family...
Henry Donahue
Mar 9, 2015
March 31, 1939 – March 9, 2015Henry passed away suddenly on Monday, March 9, 2015 at the age of 75 years. Henry is survived by his wife Rita, daughters; Debora and son in law Daniel, Carrie and son in law Ross, Deanne and son in law Brad, Vivian, Raquel and son in law Warren and, Jerri; as well as thirteen...
Merinda Flora (Nee Racicot) Talbot
Mar 6, 2015
May 27, 1939 – March 6, 2015Born in Montreal, Quebec, Passed away in Calgary, AlbertaMerinda Talbot passed away peaceful Friday, March 6, 2015 at the age of 75 years. She is survived by her husband Sherman, two brothers; Bruce (Nancy) and Neil (Vi) Racicot and numerous family and friends in Ontario and Quebec. A family service will be held at...
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...
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