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Floyd Carson Fuhrer
Jan 31, 2012
July 16, 1942 – January 31, 2012It is with sadness that we announce that on Tuesday morning Floyd passed away at the Foothills Hospital with his family at his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his loving wife of 46 years Iona, his children Diane (Craig), Brenda (Rob), and Brian and his adoring grandchildren Alexandra, Erik, Kate, Matthew, Kari,...
Georgina “Ruth” James-Davies
Jan 29, 2012
December 23, 1949 – January 29, 2012Georgina “Ruth” James-Davies, Auntie Ruthie to many happy children, passed away peacefully at home, after a hard fought battle, surrounded by family on January 29, 2012 at the young age of 62.Lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years Glen, son Mike, daughter Heather, son-in-law Jeremy Bernstein, grandson Zach and granddaughter Makayla, sister Phyllis...
Gordon Emanuel Harold Callaway
Jan 28, 2012
October 26, 1922 – January 28, 2012It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon on January 28, 2012. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Bethany Care Centre – Cochrane. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Violet (Dolly), of 65 years and his four children – Rochelle, David (Giesele),...
John “Johnny” Coptin
Jan 27, 2012
November 11, 1916 – January 27, 2012Johnny passed away peacefully at Clifton Manor at the age of 95 years. The world has lost a kind, generous and caring man. He was a veteran of WW11. He owned and operated Broadway Motors for approximately 50 years. Johnny was predeceased by the true love of his life, his wife Olive in 1981...
Joseph Phillip Mcrae
Jan 24, 2012
October 27, 1933 – January 24, 2012Philip Joseph McRae passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in the Rockyview Hospital at the age of 78 years. Philip was born on October 27, 1933 to Mary and Philip McRae of Calgary, Alberta. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Yvonne, his brother James (Gwyneth), his sister Jeanette (Ted...
E. Katherine Keitges (Nee Laing)
Jan 18, 2012
April 14, 1937 – January 18, 2012It is with deep sadness that the family of Katharine Keitges announces her unexpected passing due to natural causes. She was born in Kerrobert, SK to Hugh and Jean Laing, attended the country school of Avoca until her family moved to Nakusp, BC. Upon high school graduation in 1955 at Nelson, BC, Katharine moved...
Edward John Watson
Jan 17, 2012
… .. 1921 – january 17, 2012Edward John Watson passed away at the Bethany Care Centre-Calgary on January 17, 2012 at the age of 90 years. Ed was predeceased by his wife Ruth in 1997. He is survived by three children; Edward J.L.(Joanne), Glen (Yuklan) and Heather, 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren as well as his brother Andrew and...
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...
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...
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