Obituaries

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Walter Klimuszko, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, beloved husband, father grandfather and friend. He was born in Montreal, Quebec on April 3,1940. His parents arrived from Poland in the 1920’s with little in their suitcases but hope. Life was a struggle for the large family, but Walter knew his path. He began working at the age of ten, delivering milk and bread to the two storey walk-ups in east end Montreal. He joked;” That is what made...

Brian “Smitty” Smith, left this adventure of life, for the next, on Monday, April 29, 2024. Brian was born on April 9, 1953, in Vanguard, Saskatchewan, to Jean and Ralph Smith, joining his brother Frank Smith in the world. Brian lived a big life, in his 71 years on this earth, he lived 99 lives, probably had even more loves, and was the life of the party, making friends wherever he went in the world. From Saskatchewan to Alberta, Scotland to Oman, and a few more places in...

Blaine Bradford Dixon (Poor Eagle) was born in Black Diamond Oil Fields Hospital, AB, on December 30, 1988, to his loving parents, the late Wally Poor Eagle and the late Rita Dixon (Poor Eagle) Blaine’s passing was sudden, at his Poor Eagle family home on Siksika Nation, on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Blaine started at an early age helping mom Rita with gardening and harvesting berries, Blaine was very organized in raising chickens, and ducks, and in all his little businesses. In his...

Georgos Rallios passed away on April 27th, 2024, surrounded by his loving and caring family.   He was born in the small, Greek village of Meligou in Arkadia, in the year 1942.  By 1958, at the age of 16, Georgos made the daring decision to move to Canada.  It was here that he found his passion for stonework, woodwork, cooking, gardening and spending time outdoors.   Georgos was a hardworking man, able to solve any problem through his handiwork and warrior-like...

Shirley Mary Anne Paquette of Calgary Alberta, passed away at the age of 88, after a brief illness on April 25, 2024. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Leo Paquette, her daughter Vivian, her sister-in-law Arlene and her brother-in-law Gary Gee. She is survived by  her brothers John Knowler, Donald (Sharon) Knowler, sisters Barbara Gee and Lynn (Al) Thomas. Her children Lenard, Brian and Vince (Tia). Her grandchildren Zachary, Daniel, Matthew, Paige and Colton, Randal and Austin....

It is with great sadness that we announce Ron Andreychuk passed away suddenly at Foothills Hospital on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, after suffering a brief illness. Ron leaves behind his son, Darren; sister-in-law, Gail Ashcroft (Krochenski); cousins, Ed Krakiwsky, Terry Michalenlo and Jean Pashulka. Ron is predeceased by his loving wife, Paulette Teresa Andreychuk (Krochenski) (2009). Ron was born in Calgary on February 12, 1945,  to John Andreychuk and Stella Andreychuk (Polataiko)....

Douglas Wayne Richards of Calgary, AB, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Doug was born to Emily and Henry Richards on July 13, 1941. Doug was one of the middle children of seven brothers and sisters. Doug grew up in Moose Jaw, SK. Doug is predeceased by his parents Emily and Henry Richards, his wife Dorothy Christine Richards, and his brother Lyle Richards. Doug is survived by his two sons David and Dean Richards, and their...

Thursday July 7th, 1932, was a beautiful summer day in Dublin. The sun was bright in the sky, and the city was warm; the daytime high was 20 C with no rain in the forecast. On this day, Annie Moore brought the first of her eight children into the world; her first son, she named him Peter Lauri.  He was healthy baby boy and grew quickly into a strong and capable young man.  He would become big brother to seven siblings, Jack, Liam Gracie, Kathleen, Denis, Robert and Pat.  Peter...

We are sad to announce the passing of Margaret Bjornson on Friday, April 19, 2024. She is survived by her husband Lib Bjornson; sons, Trevor and Christopher (Linda); grandson, Milo; and sister Judy. Marg was born and raised in Winnipeg, where she completed school and her lab tech course at St. Boniface Hospital. Marg and Lib were married in September 1963, and then moved to Calgary; then to Edmonton; and then back to Calgary. Marg loves her family, friends, plants and cats. At her...

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Dean Berschl on April 18, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta.