Obituaries

Patricia Ficzycz, beloved mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully after a brief illness at South Health Campus on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the age of 75. Patricia (Pat) was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan and attended Sheldon Williams Collegiate High School, graduating in 1963.  During her high school years, Pat made lifelong friends and created many cherished memories that were shared throughout the years. After high school, Pat entered nursing training...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Your wings were ready but our hearts were not. Shawna was born in Calgary, Alberta on April 15, 1962 to Caroline and Elliott Long. Left to mourn are, her mother Caroline Long; Kevin, her husband of 18 years; sons Chris (Ivane), Daniel, and Tyler; daughter Kristal (Curtis); sisters Karen (Byron) and Sharlyne; grandchildren Shyanne and Hannah; nieces...

Helen Marie Rankin was born on January 29, 1944 and died on February 22, 2021 at the age of 77 years. She leaves her husband of 55 years, Alan; her three children Lisa Elmore (Robert), Michael Rankin (Natasha) and Steve Rankin (Lori); seven wonderful grandchildren – Andrew, Sydney, David, Summer, Alexander, Caiden and Parker; her two sisters, Joan Williams and Linda Popek (Peter), and about forty Rankin relatives reside in the Hamilton-Niagara areas of Ontario. Helen was always ready...

We are sad to announce the passing of Darwin Leyva on February 22, 2021 at the age of 49 years. He was born in the Philippines on February 20, 1972. He immigrated to Canada in 2008. Darwin worked as a Chef at Overeasy Breakfast Co. where it brought him great joy and happiness. Darwin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother. He had a huge impact on many lives. Darwin will forever be fondly remembered for his beautiful smile, twinkle in his eyes, a kind heart, witty...

“Dodie”, “Jo”, or “Mother” Josephine Audrey Coates (Hedin) was born in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan in August 1939 and left us on February 22,2021. She was the youngest daughter of four girls to Mabel May Hedin (McKay) and “Slim” Paul Benjamin Hedin, American immigrants from Caster, Michigan and Sauk Centre, Minnesota, respectively, seeking opportunity in a newly minted Province – so Slim filed for a homestead and was granted a ¼...

With sadness the family wishes to announce that Dorothy “Joan” Casey, 93, of Calgary passed away on February 21, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta. Joan, the youngest sole surviving of 12 children, was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to Laura and Norman Russell on August 16, 1927. She attended the same elementary school as her future husband Arnold until grade 5, so the attraction must have started early. After grade 12, Joan earned a Nursing Diploma at Holy Family...

“LR” Lloyd Ralph Coates was born on a blistery cold day in Consort, Alberta in December 1937 and was the second eldest son of Ethelen Gladys Coates (Sonmor) and “EW” William Earl Coates both born near the line at Alsask, Saskatchewan and Saskalta, Alberta, respectively - a true product of a large hardworking farm family with 8 siblings: Mervin (pre-deceased) and survived by Ray, Audrey, Laverne, Claire, Lorraine, Guy & Denise. Like his father, Lloyd went...

Mia Wunder passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years, with family by her side. Mia is predeceased by her parents Theresia Visse (Rieke) and Clemens Visse, seven of her ten brothers and sisters, and is survived by her sisters Hilde and Magdi, and her brother Gustav, all in Germany. Mom leaves behind her loving husband of 61 years, Gerhard Wunder; her children Linda (Jerry) Demchuk and Ron (Kim) Wunder; and seven grandchildren who were the love of her life: Alex,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorne in his 86th year. Loving husband of 60 years to Christine; father to Michelle (Greg), and Tony (Stacey); and Opa to his cherished grandson Knox. Lorne passed away peacefully surrounded by family. We will dearly miss his large presence and quirky nature. A celebration of his life will be held with family and friends in Lorne and Christine’s garden, a place that they both loved, once the weather and Covid allows. The...

Anna passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the age of 81 years. She will always be remembered by her daughter, Rebecca; son-in-law Owen Melenka; and her good friend Donna. Anna was born in Fort William and was raised in Kenora and Winnipeg. Leaving an environment of abuse, she made her way to Calgary in the mid-sixties with dreams of becoming a teacher. Instead of teaching, Anna worked in Calgary’s oil industry for most of her career. Being a single mother in the sixties was...