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Edith Florence (Née Mcdougall) Shields
Oct 6, 2022
September 17, 1931 – October 6, 2022It is with a deep sense of sadness that we announce the passing of Edith Florence on October 6, 2022 at the age of 91 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, William Kenneth Shields on December 24, 2016. She was also predeceased by her sister Jessie, brother Ken and sister...
Joshua Lee Garcia
Oct 5, 2022
February 11, 1984 – October 5, 2022Joshua Lee Garcia was a caring partner, father, son, brother, & friend. He left this world suddenly on October 5th, 2022 at the age of 38.He was born to Patty & Manuel in Canmore, Alberta on February 11th, 1984. Josh is survived by his partner Cassie, & beloved daughter Ava. Parents, Patty & Manuel...
Herbert Roy Caveny
Sep 16, 2022
February 18, 1929 – September 16, 2022Bert passed away suddenly at Sagewood Care facility in Strathmore on September 16, 2022 at the age of 93.He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Margaret Alice Emily Caveny in 2017.Bert was passionate and skilled about so many interests including travel, flying his...
Jarrett Louis Poncelet
Sep 15, 2022
November 15, 1982 – September 15, 2022Death is not the endDeath is not the endBut the beginningOf a metamorphosis.For matter is never destroyedOnly transformedAnd rearranged –Often more perfectly.Witness how in the moment of a caterpillar’s deathThe beauty of the butterfly is bornAnd released from the prison of the cocoonIt flies free.— Peter TatchellA Celebration of Jarrett’s Life is planned for...
Frederick James (Jim) Williams
Sep 9, 2022
April 1927 – September 2022Frederick James (Jim) Williams passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at the age of 95. Beloved husband to Shirley, father to Jim (Cate), Lori (Fred), Deb (David), Janice (Amal) and Doug, stepfather to Brenda (Richard) and Allan (Cyndi), grandfather to Lucas, Stephanie, Tiffany, Lynzee, Abby, Nicolette, David, Alyson, Meghan, Daniel, Michael, Brianna, Emily and Christopher,...
Cody Shane Smith
Sep 7, 2022
May 23, 1994 – September 7, 2022With heavy hearts, we say a final goodbye to our beloved Cody Shane Smith with his sudden passing on September 7, 2022. Cody was born on May 23, 1994, to parents Tammy Howard and Ralph Smith in Calgary, Alberta.From a young age, Cody was an active boy who enjoyed outrunning his teammates both on...
Dora Tupper
Sep 3, 2022
December 6, 1922 – September 3, 2022Dora joins her husband Errold and daughter Rennie deep in our hearts and our best memories. She passed peacefully with family by her side. Dora is survived by Laurie, Jill, Shawn (Michael), and Devon (Kevin); three grandchildren Brae (Gord), Cole and Dakota (Austin); a great-grandson Renn and dozens of nieces and nephews all over...
Donald ‘Paul’ Andrews
Aug 25, 2022
August 23, 1932 – August 25, 2022It is with great sadness that we, the family of Paul Andrews of Calgary, Alberta, announce his peaceful passing at the Bethany Cochrane after a brief illness, at 90 years of age. Born in Elmsvale, Nova Scotia; he was the son of the late Stanley and Jennie (Fulton) Andrews.Paul graduated in 1952 from Mount...
Troy Emerson Koch
Aug 22, 2022
August 2, 1948 – August 22, 2022Troy Emerson Koch passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the age of 74.Troy was born in Trochu, Alberta on August 2, 1948. After moving to Calgary, Troy met his future wife Hinke and was married in 1968. They recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. Troy...
Carol Armstrong
Aug 17, 2022
December 24, 1938 – August 17, 2022Carol Armstrong (Cherry) passed on August 17, 2022 Hawthorne Supported Living in Cochrane Alberta. Carol will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her children Heather (Butch) Bruchet, Rob (Carol) Armstrong and Rick (Sarah) Armstrong, her 5 beloved grandchildren, Jordan (Katie), Desiree (Elliott), Braden (Morgan), Findlay, Jorja, her great granddaughter Arlo and sister, Lynda...
Derek William Gover
Aug 12, 2022
April 14, 1950 – August 12, 2022Derek William Gover passed away Friday, August 12that the age of 72 after battling an illness for several months. It comforts us to know that he lives in paradise now and meets his savior Jesus face to face.Derek was born in St. Thomas, Ontario to dad Russell Gover [deceased], and mom June. Although he...
Godfrey “Mike” Joseph Morgan
Aug 6, 2022
April 30, 1944 – August 6, 2022We are saddened by the sudden passing of Godfrey “Mike” Joseph Morgan of Cochrane, Alberta at the age of 78.Mike was a loving husband to Barb of Cochrane; a father to Michael Morgan (Tania) of Cochrane; Melissa Morgan (Baljit) of Calgary; Loralee Bellamy (Scott) of Cochrane; and Norman Cobble (Rachel) of Airdrie. Mike is...
David Richard Bosworth
Jul 31, 2022
May 18, 1944 – July 31, 2022Bosworth, David Richard passed away peacefully at the Foothills Medical Centre on Sunday July 31st, 2022 at the age of 78 years. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 55 years Barbara, son Todd, daughter Kim (Corey), sister Diane (Tony) Sushetski, and brother-in-law David (Jillian) Colville. Dave was extremely blessed to have a...
Ralph Kenneth Rau
Jul 29, 2022
February 20, 1943 – July 29, 2022Ralph passed away peacefully early on the morning of Friday July 29 at Foothills Hospital to be with his Heavenly Father. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 58 years Shirley (neé Engel), children Delinda (Marlowe) Ulriksen & Tim (Stacy) Rau, grandchildren Nichole (Tad) Davidson, Amanda (Steve) Mason, Michael (Danielle) Ulriksen, Hallee...
Curtis Morgan Wise
Jul 24, 2022
July 8, 1991 – July 24, 2022, Calgary, AlbertaCurtis passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the age of 31 years. Curtis will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Rick & Kelly Wise; his sister, Contessa Wise; grandmothers, Doreen Stehr, and Islay Wise; cousins, Coleman, Logan, and Connor Blair, Sari Jory and many other family and friends.Curtis was born...
Beverly Darline Hamilton-Eichinger
Jul 24, 2022
December 27, 1949 – July 24, 2022It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Hamilton-Eichinger after a month long stay in the Foothills Hospital. On Sunday, July 24, 2022, Bev passed peacefully surrounded by her husband and family.Bev was born in Melfort, Saskatchewan in 1949. She was the youngest of 8 and is survived by her...
Leonard Frederick Gleed
Jul 23, 2022
December 8, 1934 – July 23, 2022Leonard Gleed passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the age of 87 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his son John; daughter Allyson (Ron); grandchildren Chad, Brittany and Zachary; brother Edward; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Audrey on May 4, 2015.Leonard was a...
Richard Gene Mercier
Jul 19, 2022
October 10, 1947 – July 19, 2022Richard was born and raised in Winnipeg and after graduation he joined CFRS Radio, Simcoe, as the youngest radio announcer in Canada. In Winnipeg he owned and operated the Tuxedo Driving School and then eventually moved into the real estate field for 23 years. Richard was the Director of Sales and Management for Century...
Mary Theresa Sullivan
Jul 15, 2022
July 15, 2022 – Cochrane, ABMary Theresa Sullivan died, peacefully, in the Bethany – Cochrane, Alberta LTC facility on July 15, 2022, at the age of 91 years.God gifted Mary the heart of a caregiver. Whether, as an orphaned child, caring for the younger orphaned children, or, as an adult, caring for her ‘adopted’ families, Mary was conscientious and loving.Although...
Laurits Skjolingstad
Jul 13, 2022
October 6, 1940 – July 13, 2022After a short stay in Foothills hospital in Calgary, Laurits Skjolingstad passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13th surrounded by his immediate family.Born on the island of Karmøy, Norway, in October of 1940, Laurits was the only child of Faltin and Johanna Skjolingstad. School took him away from Karmøy at a young age, and...
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