Obituaries

It is with broken hearts that we announce Margaret Elinor Seeley (nee Pander) of Calgary, AB passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the age of 80. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 62 years, Leroy, 5 children:  Leanne (Brady) Whyte, Calgary; Robert (Kathy) Seeley, Canmore; Stacie (Phil) Maxey, Poole, Dorset, UK; Michael Seeley, Salmon Arm, BC; Lisa (Doug) Kemppainen, Frisco, TX, USA; 12 precious grandchildren living in Canada, USA and...

Nick passed away peacefully on May 4, 2021. He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 39 years; daughters Kelly Van Regen, Erin Standen (Greg), and Tiffany Shaw; son Marcus Van Regen (Monica); and sister Jenny Roots (Frank Reeves). Nick is also survived by his grandchildren Ada, Jasper, and Aurora, along with his grand-dog Hurley. Nick was born in England and came to Canada as a young boy, living in Ontario then later moving to Alberta. He attended SAIT earning his Petroleum Engineering...

  Audrey was born on October 19, 1932 in Boissevain, Manitoba. Her parents, Edwin Wesley Wark and Irene Gertrude Hewitt, were married in 1923. Audrey went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta. Audrey lost her mother when she was 3 years old, and spent a minimal few years in the Killarney area, as a young child.  She then went to live with her Uncle Bill and Aunt Kay in Winnipeg, MB. After High School, Audrey worked in Winnipeg, as a waitress at Moore’s...

Our family is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of May Burch, on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the age of 84.  She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Barrie Burch, daughter Cheryl (Dave) Powers, son Terry (Diane) Burch and brother Alvin (Jeanne) Jones.  She was predeceased by her son Brad Burch.  She leaves behind many close family and friends who are saddened by her passing. May was born on the family farm on April 18, 1937 in Killarney, Manitoba and...

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” ― Hunter S. Thompson Graced the World (his words): November 17, 1924 (Springwells, Michigan) Skid in Broadside: April 29, 2021 (Calgary, Alberta)   Cheeky from the very day he was born, he was destined to...

Maura Carmel Frezell was born in Lewisham, England on May 26th, 1928 and she passed on April 27th, 2021. She lived a very long and happy life over her 92 years.  Maura enjoyed helping people, from working with children as a special needs teacher to giving to multiple charities later in her life.  She always saw the best in people and showed compassion with everyone she met. She was a proper English lady with a quirky Canadian twist.  She loved her family with her...

Eileen Lavina Cassidy passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on April 24, 2021 and has joined her Lord Jesus in Heaven. Eileen was born on June 7, 1930 in Stoughton, Saskatchewan to Lila and Robert Fenn. Eileen was the eldest of four children, Lois, Denzel, and Robert. She was affectionately called “Eenie” by her younger siblings as they grew up on the farm outside Stoughton. Eileen’s generosity and work ethic reflected her upbringing on the farm...

With sadness, the McGuire family announces the passing of Maureen McGuire in Quesnel, British Columbia. Maureen was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, educated in Hanley, Saskatoon and Prince Albert, and attended Saskatoon Normal School.  Following a year of teaching at Gronlid, she attended St. Thomas More College in Saskatoon, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Maureen taught school in Calgary, Alberta and attended painting and drawing classes...

With deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the passing of Emanuel “Mike” Marakis of Calgary on the early morning of Tuesday, April 20, 2021, shortly after his 83rd birthday. Mike will be lovingly remembered by Toula (Dimitra), his wife of fifty-four years; his son, Steve (Rachel) Marakis; his daughter Maria (Kosta) Karvouniaris; grandchildren, Dennis, Demi, Alex, and Grace; and many extended family and friends. Mike had...

With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Irene, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend. Irene will be dearly missed and will live forever in our hearts.  Born and raised in Timmins, Ontario with her 9 siblings and her parents,  Eva and Ovila Lapointe, Irene moved to Toronto, Ontario to pursue her dream of becoming a registered nurse, and studied and graduated at St Mary’s Hospital. She practiced as a RN for many years and had a deep passion for helping...