Obituary of Margaret Ann Faas

July 6, 1943 – Macklin, Saskatchewan

April 13, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Margaret “Peggi” Faas (nee Briley), of Calgary, AB, passed away surrounded by immediate family on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the age of 80 years.

Peggi was born July 6, 1943, in Macklin, SK, daughter of Harold “Jack” and Anna Mae “Minnie” Briley. She moved to Calgary, where on a blind date she met her future husband, Lloyd Faas.  They were married on April 17, 1964.  She became a homemaker where she raised two boys, Kevin and Steven. 

An artist, lifelong reader, family historian, and Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, she enjoyed the presence of friends, family, and neighbors, often inviting them into her home for tea and conversation.

Peggi is survived by her son Kevin, beloved grandson Morgan, her daughter-in-law Beth, sister Kaye Marcil, brother Everett Briley, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. 

Peggi was predeceased by her parents, her husband Lloyd, her son Steven, and her brother Harold Briley.     

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB), on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Provincial Office, Sun Life Place, 710, 10123 – 99^th Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 Telephone: 1(866) 412-4222, www.albertacancer.ca/donate/.

In living memory of Peggi Faas, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.