Obituaries

Bob passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the age of 80 years. Bob is survived by his loving wife Gaye; brothers Bill (Tone) and Tim (Jan); son Russell (Antoinnette); granddaughters Sienna and Tia; son Daniel (Guiselle); daughter Robyn; and grandson Kelby. Bob was predeceased by parents William (Bill) and Thelma (Tim); brothers Bliss and Jamie.  Bob was born in Drumheller, AB on May 12, 1941. Bob moved with his family to Calgary just prior to the war. Bob...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Michael Dubowik on January 10, 2022, in Calgary. Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Mike was born in Belarus in 1938 and emigrated to Canada in 1955. For his entire life, Mike was a gifted carpenter. He loved woodworking, fishing at Lake McGregor, listening to international short-wave radio, and was an avid Habs fan. Mike will be remembered for his sense of humour, his easygoing nature, and the love he had for his family and...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Shirley Mary (Diemert) Keeley, beloved wife of Daniel Keeley, in the early hours of Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the age of 83. Shirley was born in Cereal, Alberta on July 2, 1938. She was the fourth of nine children of Alexander and Annie Diemert, and raised on the family homestead near Oyen, Alberta. In 1944, the family moved to Drumheller, and later Calgary, Alberta. She remained close to her eight siblings throughout her...

Carol Maria Lam (Kan Pui Chee), passed away on January 8, 2022, at the age of 86 years.   Carol was born in Canton, Kwangtung, China to loving parents Kan Chi-Man and Lee Sau San. She graduated from Hong Kong University and pursued a career as a high school teacher from 1959-1987 at Sacred Heart Canossian College in Hong Kong. She shared her love of teaching and brought education to life by taking her students on geography field trips. A passionate teacher, Carol left a lasting...

Joan was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  At age 19, she married Oscar whose medical training took them to London, England following which they returned to Canada and settled in Weyburn, Saskatchewan for over 30 years, raising their family and making many dear friends.  They retired to Calgary, Alberta to be closer to their children and grandchildren.  Joan enjoyed a long and happy marriage to Dr. Oscar Decter who passed away January 26, 2009.  They shared...

Judy Knechtel passed away on January 4, 2022 at the age of 71 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, details will be announced.

It's with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marty Thomas "JAY " La Rose on January 3rd, 2022 in Calgary Alberta Jay was born May 21st, 1978 in Calgary Alberta. Jay is survived by his mother Lois and stepfather Kelly; his daughter Tanisha (Graham); sister Gina (Cody); Dalton-nephew; Kassie-niece; and many many cousins, Aunts, and Uncles. There will be a gathering of friends & family on Wednesday, January 12th at 2 pm at Evan J. Strong Funeral...

SEAGRAVE, Kathleen Ann, "Kathy", departed her loving family unexpectedly on January 3, 2022, at the young age of 56. She was born to Cuthbert and Betty Webster on June 7, 1965, in High River, Alberta.  Kathy is survived by her children Amber (Jeffrey), Krista (Liam), John (Justine); as well as loving partner Paul; devoted mother, Betty; brothers Don and Ken, sister Linda (Ken); and grandbabies Macie, Alexis, Aubree and Huntleigh whom she addressed as her "pretty...

It is with heavy hearts and a deep sadness that we announce the passing of Evelyn Holstine on January 2, 2022. Evelyn was born to Amanda and Leonard Frost on a bright August 29th day of 1937 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Amanda and Leonard emigrated from Germany and raised Evelyn as an independent, loving, only child. She continued to make her parents proud by completing her education which included attending secretarial school, which set her up for an amazing career in the Oil and Gas Industry...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mike Birbeck on January 1, 2022.  Mike will be lovingly remembered by his best friend and spouse Joanne Birbeck; his blended family children Ryan Birbeck, Makenna (Marc) Lalonde, Olivia (and her partner), Stefanie (Jimmy) Olandesca, Casey Herman; grandchildren Jordyn Olandesca, and Theo Lalonde; mother Joan Birbeck; sisters Leslie (John) Deland, Susan (Andre Labelle) Birbeck, Nancy (Jeremy Owen) Birbeck, and Wendy (Paul) Nickerson; best friend...