Obituaries

Heaven gained another angel on August 7, 2020 with the passing of William (Bill) Siroishka at 81 years of age. He joins his mother Mary, father Peter, sister Melvena, and his beloved wife and soul mate Eleanor. Bill is survived by his brothers Victor (Denyse), and John (Patricia); sisters Olga and Patricia along with his children and grandchildren Deb (Len, Jessica, Dylan), Lori-Lyn (Ryan, McNeil), Rob (Phil, Abbie, Mackenzie), Bonnie, Kerrie (Brent, Veh, Cailsie) and numerous nieces,...

Martin Milan passed away in Southwood Hospice on August 2, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with cancer at the age of 72. He leaves behind his daughter, Leah (Michael) Thompson of Okotoks; son Luke (Kimberly) Milan of Okotoks; their mother Donna Milan of Vulcan;  his grandchildren Clay, Brody and Austin Thompson; and Ayla and Nate Milan, all of Okotoks. He is also survived by his siblings June Early of Calgary; Arthur (Patricia) Milan of Edmonton; Sally Milan (Sandy Switzer) of Calgary;...

Michael Nicholas Kurczaba was born on March 26, 1927, at the General Hospital in Calgary, the second of three children. In the spring of 1930, his family moved to Lake Louise, where his father, Nicola, had obtained work as a section foreman with the CPR. Mike’s childhood years in Lake Louise shaped his enduring love of the mountains. In these memorable years, he thrived on the fresh mountain air, the close knit community and the many remarkable adventures he shared with his sisters,...

Louis (“Lou”) passed away peacefully at home on the morning of July 30, 2020, surrounded by loved ones after being diagnosed with cancer just three months ago. Lou was born 59 years ago on March 17, 1961 in Winnipeg, MB to Clifford and Barbara Nesselbeck (Barrett). After a family move to Nova Scotia, courtesy of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the birth of his sister, Deborah (“Debi”), the family permanently relocated to Calgary, Alberta in 1966. Lou graduated from...

Andrew Surkon passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm, BC on July 30, 2020 at the age of 88 years. Andrew, the 10th of 15 children, was born in Stenen, SK in 1932 to Samuel and Mary Zurkan. He served in the peace keeping corps in Germany with the PPCLI. During the early years building his construction company, Andrew worked in Northern Alberta, NWT, and the Yukon to support his growing family. Along with his construction company, he and Denise had a hobby farm near Pigeon Lake, AB which was...

Jack was born in Calgary, where he lived his entire life. His father Henri was from Luxembourg and his mother Catherine was originally from Montreal. He has one brother, Joe. During his school years, Jack took part in many sports activities, excelling in track and football at St. Mary's Boys High School. Following high school, he joined the Calgary Bronks Junior Football Team, playing in the 1953 and 1954 seasons and later coaching for one season. In 1955, Jack married...

With heavy hearts, we announce the untimely passing of Ruby Kay on July 28, 2020 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 34 years. Ruby is now under the care of Conley Funeral Home in Raymore, Saskatchewan. She will be laid to rest on Kawacatoose First Nation on a date to be determined.

With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Judith (Judy). Our loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all she met. She will be dearly missed and live forever in our hearts. Born and raised in Flat Lake, Alberta, Judy was the second child to John (deceased) and Helen Ference. She married her sole mate Henry, which she knew all her life on August 13, 1966. They had two children: Rhonda Neulander (Jarrod), and Randy Rarog (Karen). She moved to Calgary...

Georgenna Blanche Elizabeth Underwood grew up in Eastend, Saskatchewan. She recounted many happy times swimming in the swimming hole and skating on the river. Her father was the schoolteacher and Georgenna was a good student. After completing normal school, she taught for one year and then entered nursing school at Regina General Hospital. After graduation Georgenna began her nursing career in Vancouver. There she met Doug, was courted, and fell in love. They had a beautiful wedding in...

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dianne Lynn Roberts-Mahoney of Calgary, Alberta, on July 17, 2020 at the age of 56 years. Dianne was born in Neepawa, Manitoba on Dec 29, 1963 to Eric C. Roberts of Neepawa, Manitoba and Margaret J. Roberts of Ontario. She successfully finished a course in Horticulture in 1997 and went on to complete a photography course in 2019 and 2020. Dianne had become an avid photographer, always asking if you could be her next subject. Her...