Obituaries

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bruce Nelson McKaughan of Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 22, 2020 at the age of 56 years. Bruce leaves to mourn his loving mother Jocelyn McKaughan; his brother Martin McKaughan; his close companion El Guenther; long-standing best friend Lorne Edwards; as well as his aunts, uncles, and many many others. He was predeceased by his father Garnet McKaughan in August 2003, and his common-law partner Odette Dequier in December...

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dear mother, May Pearl Collins, in Calgary at Southwood Care Centre on October 16, 2020 at the age of 91. Predeceased by her parents Hans and Julianna Kohler; husbands Eugene Sleno and George Collins; brothers Bill, Louis and Jim; sister Lillian; sons Joey and Wilf; son-in-law Stan; daughter-in-law Teresa; son-in-law Dan. Survived by her sister Anne; children; James Sleno, Robert Sleno (Teresa), Helen Makar (Stan), Lorrie...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather George Anagnostakos on October 16, 2020. George was born on June 7, 1942 in Agios Georgios Arkadias, Greece and moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1962 and married the love of his life in 1967.  He was predeceased by his son Christos; his parents Christos and Stamatina; his brothers Themis and Haralambos; as well as his brother-in-law, niece and nephew. Left behind to mourn...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Anthony (Tony) Joseph Carroll on the morning of October 16, 2020 at Agapé Hospice in Calgary after a lengthy illness. He will be dearly missed by his wife Joan, children Jocelyn (Mark), Ben (Leah) and grandson, Andrew. Tony was predeceased by parents Joseph and Ethel, and older siblings Jocelyn and Bobby. Tony was born on September 28, 1929 in Rathfarnham (Dublin), Ireland and emigrated to Canada in 1953. There he joined...

A new star has found her place in the heavens. It is with great sadness and deep love that we share the passing of Keven Delaney Sherwood Easton. She took her last breath by her husband’s side on October 15, 2020. She was a mother, wife, daughter, sister, and best friend to all who met her. She fought the battle of her life against cervical cancer with bravery, humour and optimism. Through Keven’s battle, her closest family and friends surrounded her with love.  She...

It is with heavy hearts we announce that our beloved husband, father, Dido and Diduscz, and brother, peacefully passed in his home and into the loving arms of the Lord ,with his family by his side at the age of 95 years. Roman was born on August 16th, 1925 in Wasyliw Welyky (Lviv) Ukraine to Eva and Stefan. He was one of the 4 children in the family and the eldest son. Roman met Stephanie Witek, the love of his life, in Poland after moving there in 1947. They were married for 62 years and...

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Adrian, aged 72, a loving husband, father and grandfather, who fought a 4-plus year battle with prostate cancer. Adrian was born in Mumbai (Bombay) to Charles and Beatrice, both deceased, and spent most of his formative years in the Bombay suburb of Santa Cruz.  It was only after he joined Air-India as a flight attendant and started travelling internationally that he chose to emigrate to Canada.  He landed in Montreal in...

Edith Barkley (nee Steadman), passed away peacefully with her children by her side, on October 10, 2020 at the age of 84 years. Lovingly known as “Edie,” she was born on January 27, 1936 in Calgary Alberta to Edna and Roy Steadman. As a child, Edie enjoyed dancing, music, and reading, and growing up with her younger sister Sandra (Luft) in their Hillhurst family home. After graduating from Crescent Heights High School, Edie enrolled in the Calgary General Hospital...

James, known to his friends as Jim, and Jimmy by his family, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2020 at the age of 64 years. Jim will forever be remembered by his loving wife Penelope (Penny), and their three children, Ryan, Lindsay, and Chad. He also leaves behind his siblings Gail (Allen) Marsh, Ingrid (Bryson) Crowell, Leila, Roger, and Debra (Michael) Stanley, as well as his good friend Jim Fletcher, and his many in-laws. Jim is predeceased by his parents Lester and...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Overn (Brown) after a short battle with cancer.  She passed away on October 10, 2020 in Calgary, Alberta at the Rockyview General Hospital, at the age of 73.  Bev was born in Rimbey, Alberta on April 26, 1947 but grew up in Salmo and Nelson BC. Bev loved spending time with her family and friends, especially if there was a game of cards to play.  She was an avid reader and lover of crossword puzzles.  She...