Obituaries

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, Donna “Lynn” Tessman, amazing wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, passed away peacefully with family by her side. She was born in Calgary, AB on March 1, 1953. Lynn is survived by her husband of 46 years, Wayne; children Jamie (Lisa) and Derek (Krista); stepchildren Donald and Cheryl, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. She will also be missed by many other family members, friends, and coworkers. She was predeceased by her...

On May 27th, with loved ones by her side, Betty Margaret Peterson (nee Spring), passed away peacefully at her home in Sparwood at the age of 72. Betty was born June 18, 1950 in Hamilton, ON to parents John and Norma Spring. Betty is survived by her children Jeff Peterson and Heather Lewis, and by her grandson Bailey Lewis. In lieu of flowers, donations to Twin Meadow Animal Rescue, or to an SPCA in your area.

I hope your journey to finally see Dad is a good one.  Miss you Mum.  Rest In Peace.  Loved by your daughter, son, grandsons, great grand-daughters and daughters-in-law.  Also by your sister and brother.

On May 11, 2023, Shirley Ann Czeh, loving wife, mother, grandmother, auntie, and sister passed away in Calgary, Alberta.  Shirley was born on November 20, 1948 in Sexsmith, Alberta. Shirley is survived by her beautiful daughters Karrie Zaitsoff, Sharlene Czeh (Dan Webster), and Christi Czeh, and son Murray Stoll.  Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart; Zack (Kennedy), and Paige Zaitsoff, Brooklyn and Brady Webster and Cherise, Chyla and Persephone Stoll.  She is...

MARIA FIGLIUZZI LARIZZA MARCH 2, 1922 - MAY 7, 2023 It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of our beloved mother and Nanna, and great-grandmother who passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on May 7, 2023 at the Villa Carital in Vancouver, B.C. Maria (Figliuzzi) LaRizza was born to Salvatore Figliuzzi and Raffaela Cartolano on March 2, 1922 in Serra San Bruno, Italy. She was the fourth child of seven siblings. She spent her youth helping her mother tend to household...

Joseph Arthur White was born July 8, 1951, in North Sydney, Cape Breton, NS to Gordon and Delores White. Joe moved to Atikokan, ON when he was five years old.  He attended school there, then worked at Steep Rock Iron Mines until February 1979.  Joe then went to work at Fording River in Elkford, BC on F shift until he retired. Joe enjoyed bowling and golfing with his buddies.  He also enjoyed teaching his nephews how to golf, starting them when they were very young.  He...

Brenda Fay Hopp, cherished wife of Eric Hopp, will be missed since her sudden passing on May 6, 2023 at the age of 69. Brenda was born in Ft. Saint John to Alexander and Violet Edwards. The family was on the move until they found their home in Fernie, BC where she grew up in a full house of 9 near the train tracks. Once she graduated high school, she went to work at Quails Hardware store, eventually moving to Calgary in ‘73 with her sister Beverly. She started work at the airport in...

Gladys Lorraine Sundvall passed away on April 29, 2023 at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with family by her side. Lorraine was born 5 September 1938 in Cranbrook, BC. She was raised in Coal Creek and Fernie, BC, then moved to Calgary to complete her schooling. She took her nurses training at the Calgary General Hospital, graduating in 1959. She left Calgary for France where she married her sweetheart Allen Sundvall in 1960. The couple moved frequently with job transfers. Move...

Matthew 'Matt' Lawrence Reddy (33) passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023 in the loving presence of his family. Born in Calabogie, Ontario, Matt's passion for adventure began at an early age. At 6 months old, his dad would take him for flights in his Cessna 172, which is maybe where his fearlessness began. Matt spent his early years ski racing and biking in the Ontario hills. Matt studied Mechanical Engineering at Dalhousie University where his athleticism shone through both...

May he rest in peace.