Obituaries

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....

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.

It is with sadness that the family of Marie Theresa Clark (Berze-Sochowski) announces her passing on April 17, 2024, at The Salvation Army AGAPE Hospice, in Calgary, Alberta. She was 94 years old. Marie was born August 28, 1929, to James and Elaine Berze in Hillcrest, Alberta. Marie and her beloved younger sister, Helen (Hopkins), were raised by their mother from an early age. She graduated from the Holy Cross Hospital School of Nursing in 1950 and went on to study operating room nursing at...

Dominic passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Linda; his daughters, Anne Marie (Chris) and Theresa (Darcy); and grandchildren, Sydney (Thomas), Alexandra, Christine (Matthew), Alexander, and Nicholas. Besides his family, Dominic is survived by five of his siblings; and numerous nieces and nephews, many of whom have had the pleasure of receiving a birthday limerick from Dominic over the years! The eldest of seven children, Dominic...

With a profound sense of loss, we announce the passing of Robyn Leanne Heenan on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Robyn was born in Calgary on June 5, 1979. She grew up in Fairview and attended St. Matthew School and it was here she met her treasured friend Natalie. They went on to share many special times and adventures together.  In grade 6, the family moved to the community of Lake Bonavista. She attended St. Boniface Elementary,...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jean-Maurice Poulin on April 11, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta.