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Michael Edward Storey
May 3, 2025
Husband, father, grandfather, brother, neighbour and friend Michael Edward Storey was released quite suddenly from his struggles with Terminal Dementia on May 3, 2025.
Born in Kingston, Ontario June 7 1957, Mike moved east to Saint John, NB in the late 70’s and then west to Calgary, Alberta in 1986. In 2012, Mike and his wife, Margi, moved to their acreage...
Barry Warburton Maruk
May 1, 2025
Barry Warburton Maruk passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on May 1, 2025 in Cochrane, Alberta.
Barry was born on July 25, 1933, to Ivy Warburton in Norden, Rochdale, UK. In 1947, after World War II, he emigrated to Calgary, Alberta with his mother, where he met his wife Margaret Lillian (Luxford). They had two children, Stephen John Maruk...
Dwight Charles Entner
Apr 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts the family of Dwight Entner announces his passing on April 16, 2025. Dwight was born on April 3, 1945, in Strasbourg, Saskatchewan.
Dwight’s achievements include graduating with a diploma at the University of Saskatchewan School of Agriculture, earning a scholarship in his first year due to top academic achievement. He continued learning throughout his life, studying...
James Michael Pitchko
Apr 14, 2025
Jim passed away in his Calgary home on April 14, 2025. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and grew up in nearby Dana, surrounded by a big family and many friends. He moved to Edmonton, Alberta and married Kathy Severn there in 1976. His work moved them to Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, and back to Calgary where they remained for the...
Shirley Patricia Helmig (nee Webb)
Apr 9, 2025
With great sadness and love we announce the passing of Shirley Helmig on Wednesday April 09, 2025, at the age of 92, at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta surrounded by her family. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Jody (Stan) and Julie (Joe); grandchildren Justin (Morgan), Jenna (Ben) and Jordan; Joe’s daughter Dallas; great-grandchildren Ainsley, Aleah, Addison and...
Daun Philip Daum
Mar 26, 2025
Daun Philip Daum passed away at the age of seventy-nine, at the Rosedale Hospice in Calgary, Alberta, shortly after being diagnosed with aggressive lung cancer. He was predeceased by his parents, Philip and Minnie (nee Schaan), and brothers and their wives: John Daum (Kay) and Ronnie Daum (Bunny). He will be sadly missed by his sister Eleanor Schatz (Leo) and...
Doris Gail Boguski
2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Doris Gail Boguski at the age of 73. Doris will always be remembered as a strong woman who loved her family and grand dogs, enjoying many special memories together in nature. Doris loved to make everyone around her laugh, she had the ability to inject humor into everyday...
Loren Dean Miller
2025
Loren Miller passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025 at Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor, Alberta, at the age of 82 years.
He was born July 17, 1942 at his parents’ home near Maxwell, Nebraska, to Blanche and Lloyd Miller, becoming the sixth child of seven. Loren grew up on the family ranch, raising and showing purebred Hereford...
Hazel Stansfield
Mar 1, 2025
We are saddened to announce that Hazel Stansfield, a beautiful, vibrant amazing wife, mother and nana has gained her wings in heaven. Hazel passed with her husband Ron and daughters Amanda and Nicola by her side one week before her 81st birthday. Born in Rotherham England in 1944, Hazel with her husband Ron and daughters immigrated to Canada in 1976....
Mary Evdokimoff (née Foster)
2025
Mary (Foster) Evdokimoff, a loving and devoted mother and wife, passed away at Rockyview Hospital in Calgary, Alberta on February 28, 2025, at the age of 95 years.
She is dearly missed by her surviving children, Ann (Clint) Honke, Peter (Donita) Evdokimoff, Jr and Masha (Donald) Budden, 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She surely is missed by Maxx and Zaylee Mann...
Krys Anne Bunker
2025
A long-time Bearspaw resident, Krys passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary AB. The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated care teams at Cochrane Home Care, Calgary Community Paramedics and Foothills PCU for their compassion and support at this time.
Krys is survived by her daughter Cynthia (Thia) along with extended family residing in British Columbia. Krys was...
Raymond John Carreau
Feb 20, 2025
It with great sorrow that we announce Raymond “Ray” John Carreau, aged 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, LaVonne of 61 years; son Brent and Laura Carreau of Portland, Oregon; son Todd and Debby Carreau and grandchildren Josh and Jenna Carreau of Vancouver, British Columbia. He is also...
Harvey Alvin Dick
Feb 13, 2025
Harvey Alvin Dick was born in Winnipeg on August 13, 1949, to Benjamin and Helen Dick. He was the youngest of two children, his only brother Melvin was already 4 years old. They spent his first few years in the small town of Niverville, Manitoba.
When Harv was 4 years old, the family made the move to Winnipeg, where Helen, a...
Clayton Elmer Harmeson
Feb 5, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Clayton Elmer Harmeson, who departed this life peacefully in his sleep on February 5, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on December 27, 1934, in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Clayton lived a vibrant life marked by hard work and dedication as both a mechanic and a farmer.
Clayton's passion for farming...
Henryk Skrzypek
Jan 26, 2025
Musician, Engineer, Adventurer
Born in Poland before eventually immigrating to Canada, Henry was firstly a musician and composer, always jotting down lyrics, recording voice memos of songs formulating in his head, and performing at every opportunity he got.
He was also an accomplished engineer, graduating in Krakow from AGH – the University of Science and Technology, and then in Edmonton from the...
Rita Ivera Chin
Jan 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rita Ivera Chin
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Rita Ivera Chin who left us peacefully on January 26, 2025, at the age of 96. Her life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering strength, and she will be profoundly missed...
Donald Ritthaler
Jan 10, 2025
Don Ritthaler was born July 2, 1937 in Manor, SK to Jacob and Bertha Ritthaler. He was the fourth of five children. Don joined the military in 1956 and spent the next 35 years as a proud member of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). He served in Edmonton, Germany, Calgary, Cyprus, Gagetown, Wainwright, and Yellowknife.
His experiences in the...
Arthur Philip Lange
Jan 8, 2025
“Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together” – von Goethe
Arthur Philip Lange passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2025. To his last day he was surrounded by the family that cherished him. His wife, Valerie, of 63 years, children Gavin (Marit), Jennifer (Dave) and Graham. His 5 grandchildren whom he loved more than words can express,...
Donald Bruce Smith
Jan 5, 2025
Donald Bruce Smith was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on May 14, 1929, to his parents Adelaide & Frederick Smith. The family moved to Regina when Don was 3 years old along with his younger brother, David. Eventually the family moved to Edmonton, where Don attended Connaught Public School and Eastwood High School.
While attending Eastwood High, Don participated in sport activities,...
Reginald Bertly Munro
Jan 4, 2025
Born in Calgary in 1929 Reginald Bertly Munro passed away peacefully at the Brentwood Care Center in Calgary on the morning of January 4, 2025 at the age of 95. The eldest son of John and Grace Munro he had two brothers, Gary and Milo, and two sisters, Joan and Charlotte. He is predeceased by his parents and his brother...
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