Obituaries

Harry (Emil) Jaeger of Calgary, AB, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2021, at the age of 94 years. Harry was born in Dortmund, Germany in 1926, and was drafted into military service at the age of 16. Fortunately, he was soon captured and survived the war in a POW camp in England. While in England he learned English, which would prove to serve him well. After the war, once back in Germany, he secured his trade papers as a butcher. In 1956 he met the love of his life, Ursula, and they were...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathy Young on July 19, 2021 at the age of 71...loving wife, mother, Babci, sister,  aunt/ciocia and friend. Kathy has been called home and is resting in the loving arms of her heavenly Father. Left to cherish her memory: Jim, her loving husband of 54 years; daughters Lori (James) and Shelley (Brent); grandchildren Eric, Lilli and Ethan; brother Stanley Szozda; sister Steffie Stupak and honorary daughter Angela Isaac (nee Stupak);...

Born in Matrei i. Osttirol, Austria on April 18, 1924  Died in Calgary, Alberta on Thursday, July 15, 2021 Beloved Mother (Mutti), Grandmother (Oma), and friend to many passed away peacefully with her son at her side. She leaves behind her son Andrew, and grandkids Trevor and Lauren, along with her stepdaughter Heidi Schwelch in Austria. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1999. In Austria, she leaves behind her sister Annelise Golznig, and numerous nieces and...

Charilaos (Harris) Manolis was born on August 15, 1936 in Yaltra, Greece. He immigrated to Canada in 1969. Charilaos is survived by Maria, his wife of 56 years; his children Stamatoula, Vassiliki, Sandy, and Nikolaos; and his grandchildren Christina (her mother is Vikki), and Kostoula and Elias (their mother is Sandy). Charilaos was a loving and supportive father and husband who loved to fish and be in nature. He enjoyed nothing more than breaking bread with family and friends. Anyone that...

Emmanoil Maroulis was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who will be remembered by not only family but many friends. He was known for his love of fishing and hunting as well as spending time with his loved ones. We will all remember him for the kind, funny, light hearted man he was. He is survived by Maria Maroulis, his wife of 68 years; his daughter Vasiliki (Irakli); his son Konstadinos; and his grandchildren, Konstadinos, Maria, Maria and Elissa. Emmanoil was...

Inger Marguerite Grieve (nee Nielsen) passed away peacefully in Calgary on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the age of 85 after a brief illness. She was in the company of her devoted daughters Laurie and Robyn. Inger was born in Calgary, AB on Feb. 28, 1936 to Laurits and Ellen Nielsen, who had immigrated to Canada from Denmark a few years earlier.  Inger grew up in Beaver Creek and Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, BC after living a few yrs. in Calgary and then in Kamloops, BC.  Inger...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Helen Annie Dean on July 12, 2021 at the age of 88 years in Strathmore, Alberta. Helen was born in Castor, Alberta on May 29, 1933 and is survived by her 4 children, 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren (with 1 more on the way), as well as numerous extended family. She is predeceased by her son Terry Sitter, and granddaughter Shelby Sitter. Helen became a strong independent woman who raised her 5 children as a single parent in...

On July 11, 2021, our grand mother Mama Pacita passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital at the age of 93 years. Our family was at her side at the time of passing. Mama Pacita was a widow but had been married to Jose Antonio Rodriguez in 1947. They had 6 children: Gloria, Noemi, Doris, Remberto, Angelica, and Rudy. She also adopted and raised Maritza, Kelvin and Arisally. Mama Pacita is survived by Gloria, Noemi, Remberto and Angelica,...

Ivica Cvitanovic passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Calgary, at the age of 45 years. Ivica was born in Winnipeg, MB to Andjelko and Josephine (Jojo) on April 9th, 1976.  Throughout his journey he touched many with his kind heart, giving nature, and willingness to help others when he could. Ivica is survived by his mother and father, Andjelko and Josephine (Jojo) Cvitanovic; his grandmother, Katarina Vukovic; brother, Mate Cvitanovic and family; uncle, Joseph Vukovic and family;...

Travis Swyripa passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the age of 36 years. Travis was born in Calgary to Bill and Elaine Swyripa. He met his spouse, Tia Listhaeghe in Junior High and they now have a beautiful son Dane (age 4) who has all the best qualities of his father. Travis excelled in athletics, playing hockey at a high level. He played for Team Pacific, Junior A for the Calgary Canucks, & in the WHL for the Regina Pats. Travis had an amazing work ethic and earned a degree in...