Month: September 2024

Santosh Kaur Aujla
October 2, 1956 – September 25, 2024
 
Santosh Kaur Aujla, beloved mother, wife and grandmother passed away peacefully on
September 25, 2024. Born in Lohian Khas, India on October 2, 1956. Santosh was a
woman of strength and grace. She was known for her kindness and generosity; she
touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed and remembered by all that knew
her.
 
Family was at the center of Santosh’s life. She cherished gatherings with her loved ones
and enjoyed playing board games with her grandchildren Arvin and Anakh. Santosh
enjoyed gardening, sewing and morning walks with her husband Jarnail. She nurtured
her family with love and wisdom. Her laughter filled our home, and her stories will be
cherished for generations to come.
 
Santosh is survived by her husband Jarnail; her son Raj (Fresia Aujla); daughter
Jasmeen (Harjinder Rama); grandchildren Arvin and Anakh Rama; her parents
Tarlochan Singh Kang and Jagir Kaur Kang; siblings, nieces, and nephews.
 
Her resilient spirit will forever leave a lasting influence on all who knew her, and she will
be forever in the hearts of her family and friends.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Manjeet Rakhra on September 17, 2024 at the age of 72 years. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Amarjit Singh Ganagal of Calgary, Alberta on September 17, 2024 at the age of 70 years. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Balwant Singh Bains on September 18, 2024. Balwant was born in 1950 in Mahilpur, Punjab; he was so proud of his village and continued to visit and support his birthplace throughout his life. Balwant immigrated to Canada in 1972; he was a proud Canadian Sikh who embraced his new home and established roots in Alberta and British Columbia. Balwant was known for his calm demeanor, quick wit and health-conscious habits. He always supported his children in all of their endeavors; he often shared his wisdom and knowledge gained through his own life experiences. Balwant is survived by his brother and sister (Gurmez Singh Bains and Balwinder Sandhu), wife (Darshan Bains), sons (Raju and Gurneesh Bains) and daughters (Raman and Aman Bains). We will miss you terribly, Dad….may you rest in peace and your soul soar.

Jennifer “Jenn” Lynn McGlashan
April 22, 1970 – Thunder Bay, Ontario
September 17, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of an extraordinary, compassionate, and inspiring soul, Jenn McGlashan, on September 17 th , 2024 at the age of 54.

Jenn has lived all across Canada, from Thunder Bay to Victoria and throughout Alberta, and has made a huge difference in the lives of everyone who met her. She lit up every room she came into with her infectious laughter and unshakable positivity. Jenn loved people, and that love shone through the time she spent with others. Whether it was at work, with friends, or with her family, she made you feel like the most important person in the world when she talked to you. It was never a secret how much she loved her people, and she will be missed by everyone who looked forward to her messages every day.

Jenn’s giving and compassionate heart made her lifelong career in nonprofit organizations a perfect fit. From the moment she first moved to Calgary in 2000, she touched the lives of so many through her work. She was truly, deeply devoted to helping people, and worked tirelessly towards that goal. Jenn’s goodness was inspiring, making everyone who knew her want to live up to her extraordinary example.

There was no one on Earth quite like Jenn. She was a hopeless romantic, an endless source of laughter, and the most organized person any of us have ever met. She loved horror movies, reality TV, and the Olympics, but above all, she loved her family.

Jenny was unfailingly loyal and devoted to her family. Nothing was ever left unsaid, both through her words and through her actions. The love she had for us radiated out of her, and we loved her just the same. She is woven into the fabric of all of our traditions; we will never have a Christmas, Thanksgiving, or family game day without thinking of her.

Jenn lives on in the hearts of her loving partner, Dennis “Den” Neiser, her furry son, Gus, her stepchildren, Savanna “Van” and Samantha “Sam” Neiser, her Dad, Bruce McGlashan (Melinda), her sister and best friend, Cindy McGlashan-Beaucage (Darcey), her niece, Maria “Boobearian” McGlashan, her fuzzy niece, Stella, Linda and the Wild West Team at Second Harvest, the Bully Squad, and countless family members and friends.

Jenn was welcomed into heaven by her Mom, Angie McGlashan, her Nonna, Maria Russo, Chancey Pants, Kuma “Kumie”, and Mr. Clyde.

In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the Alberta Bulldog Rescue or the Arthritis Society of Canada.

August 31, 1954 – September 14, 2024.

Bill was the oldest of five children born to Art & Eva in Winnipeg. After completing school, Bill worked with his father at Berkley Construction as a talented excavation operator. When the family moved to Alberta in 1980, Bill settled in Edmonton and continued in the construction industry. In 1982, Bill once again joined the family business and moved up to High Level to open an office for SOS Oilfield Safety. With Bill’s ability to make connections and form friendships, he naturally excelled in a sales manager position. Going from strength to strength, Bill then moved to Fort St John in the early 1990s. With his natural ability to lead a team, and his strong sales skills, it was an easy transition to take on the Calgary territory in the mid 1990s. Bill returned to construction in 2000 as a consultant and project manager in until his retirement.

Bill passed away peacefully with his daughter & niece at his side after complications following surgery.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Meghan, his mother Eva, sister Nancy, brother Tom and his partner Jennifer, brother Ted and his wife Lynne and sister Jennifer along with numerous Nieces and Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Bill was preceeded by his father Art in 2003 and nephew Ryan in 1992.

Bill lived his life full of love and on his terms. Because of his big, kind heart and infectious laughter, Bill made friends quickly and will be missed by all that knew him.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local Veteran’s Food Bank

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Amarjit Kaur Bhinder of Calgary, Alberta on September 11, 2024 at the age of 55 years. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ranjit Kaur Bath of Calgary, Alberta on September 7, 2024 at the age of 88 years. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

It is with a heavy heart to announce that Benjamin Jackson has passed, on Saturday Sept 7 th, 2024. After a grueling battle with cancer, he was too tired to fight any longer.

A warrior unlike any other has left our midst.
Ben has laid down his sword and shield,
his fight has come to an end.
He had slain his last dragon,
And heroically given his all,
He was well loved, and will be missed by us all.
But do not mourn his passing,
After a rest to regain his strength,
He will move onward,
Heading across the galaxy to his next adventure.
We will find him again, when we are ready.
He was surrounded by family, and friends, and passed peacefully.
Ben was a light in many of our lives, and he will be remembered by us all.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ben’s honor can be made to The Recreation Program For The Carewest Dr. Vernon Fanning Center https://carewest.ca/dir/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Carewest-Donation-form-Dec-2020.pdf

It is with the utmost sadness to say that the world lost an extraordinary, generous, kindhearted man on August 30, 2024 when he was untimely called up to heaven. George “Albert” Bowditch was born in Edmonton, Alberta in 1948. The second oldest son to Janet and George Bowditch. Albert, his older brother Michael, younger brother Raymond, and sister Karen attended school in Ardrossan, Alberta. Here in Albert’s youth is where he found his love of sports, playing both hockey and fastball.

Albert met his soul mate Sharon, at a fast pitch tournament in Edmonton. Immediately after their initial meeting, including a few first dances, they both knew that this could be something incredibly special, and they were right. Al and Sharon were married in 1973. They were incredibly blessed to have recently celebrated their 51st anniversary.

Al was a devoted father to Tracey and Sandra. Fast pitch became a family sport and could always be found with them on the baseball diamond, hitting balls to them to practice their fielding, catching for them as they practiced their pitching, and pitching to them, or at them! He was always a coach to one or both of their teams, and forever cheering on absolutely everyone. Al was an avid golfer as well, and he shared his prowess and adoration for the game with his daughters. He was very proud when both his girls surpassed his skill. Although he still has had more hole in one’s than both of his girls combined!

Al worked the majority of his career in the oil and gas industry. He quickly assumed increasing responsibility within the oil companies he helped grow. He enjoyed working with his customers to guide them to achieving the most for their businesses.

As Al and Sharon entered their retirement years, they spent a lot of their time at Country Hills Golf & Country Club and began spending their winters in Arizona. They built a wonderful community of friends through their love of golf.

Al considered his greatest accomplishment to be his family. Sandra and Karlo reside in Calgary and were able to have many home cooked meals together, accompanied by good humour, chats about shared interests and the occasional golf game thrown in the mix. Al and Sharon often spent time in the U.S.A. with Tracey and Bob, playing many cribbage and board games together. Al cherished his time with his grandchildren Ashley, Jacob, and Amanda, also his great granddaughter Ezra. Although they were separated by distance, Al made it a priority to attend many sporting events and school activities. He was always encouraging his daughters and grandchildren, sharing his life advice gained through his experiences.

As one of the last raggedy-assed kids from Clover Bar Village, Al always remembered his roots. Al Bowditch, you did good and we miss you so much.

Jaswant Kaur Sidhu passed away at the Peter Lougheed Centre on September 2, 2024 at the age of 82 years. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

In Memory of
Susie Yang
1935-2024

Leaving to mourn, three children: daughters: Susan and Nancy (Glen); son: Tony; three grandchildren: Chelsea, Corey, and Joshua; also a sister, large numbers of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.