Obituaries

Roberta Arleen McClellan, 78, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at her home in Calgary. Roberta was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and grew up in the community of Norwood, where she met her husband, Doran, and raised her family.  Roberta was a successful businesswoman and will be remembered for her zest for life, playful spirit, and kind heart.   She is survived by her daughter, Jean; her son-in-law, Stephen; and her grandchildren, Alia and Tyler.   A...

Contrary to his protestations of NOT being ill, Yves Michel Charles Marie-Joseph Maurette (Mike), 97 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 30, 2023,and was reunited with his loving wife of 61 years, Shirley, who preceded him in death earlier this year. Mike was the 7th of eleven children, born to the late Joseph Dominique Maurette and Bernadette de Gouberville in Le Grais, Orne, France, on August 1, 1926. Mike pursued a life of service and adventure, doing and...

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Hans Jakubczyk, in Calgary, on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the age of 95 after living a full life. Hans was born in Hindenburg, Germany on February 6, 1928. The son of a teacher, Hans developed his interest in learning and understanding the world around him. When he got older, Hans pursued an interest in farming, having found a large farm which was willing to take him on as an apprentice. These new skills would be put on hold...

Sylvia was born on November 26, 1939, in Ponteix, Saskatchewan, along with her four siblings.  The family eventually moved to Edmonton, where she finished high school and attended business college.  She was a hospital volunteer when she met her husband, Gordon Kirkland (predeceased), whose work in oil and gas began their years of international travel and the birth of their three children, Cheryl, Shane and Patrick.  She  encouraged them to try new things and do their...

Kathy died suddenly of a massive heart attack at Foothills Hospital early Saturday, November 25, 2023, with her husband Gerry holding her hand as she left us. She leaves behind to mourn her husband of 30 years Gerry, son Austin, and sister Heather (Dan Crook) with many nieces, nephews, cousins and too many friends to mention. She was predeceased by her parents Graham and Sheila Muttart.   Kathy was born and grew up in Toronto with her sister Heather and parents in a happy household. She...

Donna Lorraine Larsen (nee Boyson) passed away suddenly on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the Peter Lougheed Center in Calgary at the age of 80. A Catholic Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 1:00 pm at The Shrine Church of Our Lady of The Rockies (2 Silvertip Trail, Canmore). Rev. Pilmaiken Lezano will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Canmore Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Ryan Larsen (Jodi) of Lafayette, Louisiana and Loreen Schmidt (Darren) of...

With lots of love and peace, after a long journey with early-onset dementia, we announce the peaceful passing of Nora Coveney. Nora is survived by her husband Gordon; her daughters, Meghan, and Sarah; her siblings, Barbara (Ron), David (Debbie), and Allen; and her nieces and nephews, David, Kevin, Daniel, Dawson, and Gwen. Nora was raised by Al and Betty Freeze in North Vancouver with three wonderful siblings, Barbara, David, and Allen. Growing up at the foot of Grouse Mountain was special...

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, Betty Schnitzler (97) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband John Laurence, her youngest son John Michael, and sons-in-law Wayne Schuster and Jack Huggins. She is survived by her loving children Bill (Pearlene), Ed (Cathy), Marie (Brian) Cole, Kathy Huggins, Jackie Schuster, Dawn (Don) France-Stotski, Bernadette (Darryl) Bossaer, and Angie (Bruce) Marsales, plus her 22 grandchildren, and...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Alexander (Sandy) Shirkie, of Calgary on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 92 years. Alexander (Sandy) was a very creative and artistic man, who was very skilled in calligraphy. He created several Calgary companies’ logos and was well known for his handcrafted cards and envelopes that he made for everyone for various occasions. Alexander (Sandy) was an avid reader, whose favourite book was the dictionary, which made him a...

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Jason "Todd" Manason, who left us on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 53 years. Born on August 20, 1970, in Calgary, Todd spent his formative years in Carseland, Alberta. He was a beloved son of Eugene, and though his mother passed before him, her love and influence shaped the compassionate person he became. Todd was a cherished brother to Michelle, Nicole, and Ryan. After graduating from high school, Todd began his...