Merle Marie Alguire-Johansen
October 22, 2016
ALGUIRE-JOHANSEN, Merle Marie
August 01, 1946, Halifax, NS
October 22, 2016, Calgary, AB
Merle Marie Alguire-Johansen, a longtime resident of Black Diamond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the age of 70 years.
Merle is lovingly remembered by her family: mother, Iris Marie Alguire; husband, Terry; her children, James Walker, Iris (George) Jackson, Trish (Danny) Crawford, Tina (Kevin) Watson and Craig (Candace) Launhardt; stepchildren, Michael (Laura) Johansen and Kari Johansen; grandchildren, Ryan & Kyle Jackson, Lindsey, Brandon & Joshua Crawford, Kristofer, Zackary & Nicklas Watson, Shalan & Jayden Launhardt; step grandchildren, Maya & Liv Johansen and Berghen & Sorren Johansen; her brothers, Carl (Wendy) Alguire, Leonard (Lynn) Alguire, William Alguire, Timothy (Christina) Alguire and Todd Alguire, and sister, Linda (Bob) Cook; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A Come & Go Celebration of Merle’s Life will be held at the Griffiths Senior Centre, 122 Government Road, Black Diamond, AB on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Merle’s memory to:
Pound Rescue, PO Box 1446, Okotoks, AB, T1S 1B4.
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Messages of Condolence
Sorry for your loss ...Merle was a great cousin and I remember babysitting Jimmy, Iris and Trish when they were small children .... Merle will always hold a special spot in my heart as well as her children will.....xoxo .... from NS ~ Hazel Chiasson
My heart goes out to you. Merle will always be remembered for being welcoming and warm. ~ Stephanie Michaels
So sorry for your loss. May you have comfort in the memories you have of your loved one. ~ Edith Tyndall
Iris, George and family deepest condolences on the passing of your mom/ grandmother. What a beautiful smile she had. So sorry for your loss. ~ Kelly Goode
Our condolences: Neil and Winnie ~ Neil Watson
My heartfelt condolences,Terry and family. I had the privilege to know and interact with Merle briefly. I will never forget her kindness, generosity and understanding! May You, Rest In Peace Merle! ❤️ ~ Sharon Wilkes
I'm so sorry to hear about Merle. She was a lovely lady and will be greatly missed. Prayers and condolences to the family. ~ Mary Martineau
RIP Merel I will always remember the good times we had growing up you will always be in my heart your loving cousins John Smith ,Clyde Smith, Earl Smith and Dorothy (Smith) Peters ~ Dorothy and Bill Peters