Podcasts about funeral service

A new MP3 sermon from Trinity Bible Church of Felton is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Roxanne Kidd Memorial Service Speaker: Various Speakers Broadcaster: Trinity Bible Church of Felton Event: Funeral Service Date: 11/15/2025 Length: 80 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Free Reformed Church of Langley is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Funeral of Petrus Pretorius Speaker: Rev. Ben Van Liere Broadcaster: Free Reformed Church of Langley Event: Funeral Service Date: 11/12/2025 Bible: Colossians 1 Length: 25 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Liberty Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Chad S. Howard Memorial Service Subtitle: Funeral Services Speaker: Tom Zobrist Broadcaster: Liberty Bible Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 11/14/2025 Length: 74 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Chilliwack Free Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Funeral Service for George Devries Speaker: Rev. John Koopman Broadcaster: Chilliwack Free Reformed Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 11/13/2025 Bible: Psalm 139 Length: 52 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Free Reformed Church of Mitchell is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Grace Vandersleen Funeral Speaker: Don Overbeek Broadcaster: Free Reformed Church of Mitchell Event: Funeral Service Date: 11/13/2025 Bible: John 17 Length: 69 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Free Reformed Church of Mundijong is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: In Loving Memory of Trudy Van Der Plas Speaker: Rev. Abel Pol Broadcaster: Free Reformed Church of Mundijong Event: Funeral Service Date: 11/14/2025 Bible: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Length: 99 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Betty Snively Memorial Service Speaker: Alan Feere Broadcaster: Bethel Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 11/23/2021 Length: 70 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Rick Rust Memorial Service Speaker: Jason Georges Broadcaster: Bethel Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 8/5/2022 Length: 117 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Susan Hach Memorial Service Speaker: Alan Feere Broadcaster: Bethel Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 8/19/2022 Length: 75 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Wolfgang Schulze Memorial Service Speaker: Paul McPherson Broadcaster: Bethel Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 11/19/2022 Length: 94 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Leroy Broughton Memorial Service Speaker: Alan Feere Broadcaster: Bethel Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/10/2025 Length: 83 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Bonnie Dixon Memorial Service Speaker: Alan Feere Broadcaster: Bethel Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/25/2025 Length: 96 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Lakeview Orthodox Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Service for Dennis Leight Speaker: Stephen Tracey Broadcaster: Lakeview Orthodox Presbyterian Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/31/2025 Bible: John 8:12 Length: 89 min.

A new MP3 sermon from St. Barnabas’s Church Wyong Shire is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Mother’s Funeral Eulogy: Mrs. Betty Grace McGrath nee Davis (1924-2025) Subtitle: Eulogy At St Matthew’s Windsor Speaker: Gavin McGrath Broadcaster: St. Barnabas’s Church Wyong Shire Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/31/2025 Bible: Acts 12:15; Romans 10:9 Length: 71 min.

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A new MP3 sermon from Bethel Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Olive Brittain Memorial Service Speaker: Alan Feere Broadcaster: Bethel Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 6/2/2016 Length: 102 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Apple Valley Presbyterian Church, OPC is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: M.E. Huenink Funeral Sermon Speaker: Rev. John A. Hartley Broadcaster: Apple Valley Presbyterian Church, OPC Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/25/2025 Length: 19 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Apple Valley Presbyterian Church, OPC is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Mark E. Huenink Funeral Speaker: Rev. John A. Hartley Broadcaster: Apple Valley Presbyterian Church, OPC Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/25/2025 Length: 86 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Rosedale Reformed Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Lorne Murray Memorial Service 10.25.25 Speaker: Leldon L. Partain Broadcaster: Rosedale Reformed Bible Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/26/2025 Bible: 2 Corinthians 4-5 Length: 77 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Third Reformed Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Preparing for Glory Speaker: Casey Huckel Broadcaster: Third Reformed Presbyterian Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/25/2025 Bible: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Length: 19 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Apple Valley Presbyterian Church, OPC is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Mark E. Huenink Funeral Speaker: Rev. John A. Hartley Broadcaster: Apple Valley Presbyterian Church, OPC Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/25/2025 Length: 99 min.

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A new MP3 sermon from King's Addition Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Terrie Lewis' Memorial Service Speaker: Gene Kiger Broadcaster: King's Addition Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/23/2025 Length: 47 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Presbyterian Church-PCA is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Lynda Prenatt Memorial Service Speaker: Pastor Berdj Tchilinguirian Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Presbyterian Church-PCA Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/18/2025 Length: 63 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Chilliwack Free Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Owen Kattenberg Funeral Service Speaker: Rev. John Koopman Broadcaster: Chilliwack Free Reformed Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/18/2025 Bible: Isaiah 40:11 Length: 97 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Goodland Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Darrell Melstrom Memorial Service Speaker: Ray Frank Broadcaster: Goodland Bible Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/15/2025 Bible: Psalm 23 Length: 59 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Community Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled; I Am the True Vine Subtitle: The Gospel of John Speaker: Kevin Leveille Broadcaster: Community Bible Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/10/2025 Bible: John 14:1-15 Length: 36 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Lurgan Free Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Funeral Service of Mr Jim Gardiner (Gibsons Hill) Speaker: Rev. Thomas Murray Broadcaster: Lurgan Free Presbyterian Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/21/2025 Length: 41 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Greenville ARP is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Cynthia Cooke Funeral Speaker: Todd Matocha Broadcaster: Greenville ARP Event: Funeral Service Date: 10/16/2025 Length: 58 min.

This was recorded on October 8th at the Funeral Service for Pastor John MacArthur at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA.Copyright Notice:By John Piper. © Desiring God Foundation. Source: desiringGod.orgJohn Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. For more than thirty years, he served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis. He is author of more than fifty books, and his sermons, articles, books, and more are available free of charge at desiringGod.org.This sermon is being shared in accordance with Desiring God Copyright Policy, which allows for the reproduction and distribution of audio and video messages digitally. We have followed all copyright policies set by Desiring God Ministries to ensure the lawful sharing of this sermon. For any questions or concerns regarding this episode, please feel free to contact us at expositorysermons@gmail.com.Learn more about Desiring God copyright policy here: https://www.desiringgod.org/permissions

Ozzy McDaniel - Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Lisa Baue stepped into funeral service as a third-generation funeral director, challenging long-held beliefs about who belonged in the profession. Her story unfolds in the context of a family business—her grandfather’s legacy—where growth was fueled by tradition but also by change. From an early age, Lisa learned the ropes in an industry that rarely welcomed women and often questioned their capabilities. Being told she couldn’t drive a hearse or even be hired because she was a woman became a motivation, not a deterrent. Overcoming these barriers shaped her approach to leadership and advocacy, leading her to create programs like Funeral Women Lead, which lift up others who face similar obstacles. On this episode, Lisa joins Genevieve—the podcast host, President and CEO of the museum—to share her journey, insights, and the real barriers women still face in funeral service. Together, they explore why leadership, wellness, and support networks matter now more than ever. Learn more about Funeral Women Lead. Follow Lisa's podcast 4 Women and a Funeral here. Plan your visit to the museum today at nmfh.org and take a journey through over 30,000 square feet of fascinating history. Subscribe to The Final Curtain Never Closes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Key Takeaways 1. The funeral profession often has deep generational roots, as seen in Lisa Baue’s story, but the industry has also evolved significantly over time. Equipment, techniques (like gravity embalming), and even daily customs (living above the funeral home) have changed, reflecting broader shifts in professional practice and societal expectations. Honoring these histories is important for understanding—and progressing—the field. 2. Although funeral directing was historically male-dominated, women now represent a growing proportion of new professionals. Nevertheless, women still face significant gender-based obstacles: lack of opportunities, pay inequity, stereotypes, and outright discrimination (such as not being allowed to drive hearses or lead in associations). The push for gender equity is ongoing, highlighting the need for both advocacy and supportive communities. 3. There’s a clear need for leadership training, mentorship, and intentional support structures to empower women in the funeral profession. Programs like the Funeral Women Lead Leadership Academy and Wellness Summit aim to build confidence, grow leadership skills, and create networks to support career advancement. Emphasizing emotional intelligence, resilience, and community, these initiatives are crucial for real change. 4. Funeral service is a demanding, emotionally charged career with long hours and unique stresses, making self-care and work-life balance essential. Women, in particular, often bear the double load of caregiving both at work and at home, making burnout a critical issue. Leadership must prioritize staff well-being—not just customer care—if the field wishes to retain and nurture its talent. 5. The conversation underscores the importance of advocacy for women—both self-advocacy and systemic support. Encouragement to “do it anyway” in the face of adversity, the sharing of educational resources, and the call for more women in leadership and ownership positions all highlight the broader movement to transform the industry. Building strong, diverse, and supportive communities is seen as the key to true progress and equality in funeral service. Timestamped Overview 00:00 Funeral Industry Insights with Lisa Bowie 03:42 Early Mortuary Training in St. Louis 08:11 Nana: The Unwavering Homemaker 12:44 Sexism in Funeral Industry 16:04 Empowering Women in Funeral Industry 18:31 Pioneering Women in Leadership 20:50 Gender Discrimination in Funeral Industry 24:38 Empowering Female Caregivers' Resilience 29:29 Leadership Awakening in My 40s 31:16 Funeral Service Female Attrition Study 33:29 Empowering Women in Funeral Leadership 37:49 Persevere in Funeral Service 43:34 Wellness Summit Invitation 45:05 Adapting Leadership Skills 50:17 Women Leaders in Funeral Industry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new MP3 sermon from Freeway Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Memorial Service for Pastor Lyle Ekleberry Speaker: Pastor Mark Chappell Broadcaster: Freeway Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/20/2025 Length: 59 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Freeway Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Memorial Service for Alverta Estrada Speaker: Brother Jesus Garcia Broadcaster: Freeway Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/27/2025 Length: 128 min.

On "A Brush With Death: 5 Minutes On...," we spend 5 minutes providing listeners with quick insights into various funeral trends, products, events, organizations, and goings-on. In this segment, host, Gabe Schauf is joined by Kevin Czachor, Vice President of ASD.  Kevin reflects on his own brush with death, the value of life, and the importance of what we do in the funeral profession.  Then, Gabe and Kevin discuss the upcoming convention in Chicago and the NFDA Innovation award, which ASD sponsors.  The importance of new ideas in this and any profession cannot be overstated.  ASD celebrates the creation and fostering of innovations within the funeral profession that continue to help it grow, improve, and serve the public to the highest standards. Kevin Czachor is Vice President of ASD – Answering Service for Directors, a family-run business dedicated exclusively to serving funeral homes nationwide. Since officially joining ASD in 1991 after earning his degree in marketing and sales from Widener University, Kevin has played a key role in shaping the company's sales, marketing, and innovative solutions that support funeral directors. Under his leadership, ASD has earned multiple NFDA Innovation Awards and developed groundbreaking technologies that enhance communication and care within the funeral profession. Guided by the values instilled by his parents—loyalty, respect, and putting family first—Kevin views himself as a family man with a business, not the other way around. He is passionate about supporting funeral service education, community initiatives, and staff wellness, while also leading ASD's adaptation to modern challenges such as remote work. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys outdoor adventures with his wife and four children, staying active through athletic events, and tending to his family's garden and fish pond. Learn more about ASD here

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel Evangelical Free Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Light and Peace in the Shadow of Death Speaker: Gervase Charmley Broadcaster: Bethel Evangelical Free Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/28/2025 Bible: Luke 1:68-79 Length: 19 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Tiftonia Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Memorial Service for Wes Gossett Speaker: Pastor Mark Brandon Broadcaster: Tiftonia Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/25/2025 Length: 72 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Chilliwack Heritage Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Funeral Service for Henry Jansen Speaker: Rev. John Procee Broadcaster: Chilliwack Heritage Reformed Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/25/2025 Bible: Isaiah 55:6-7 Length: 53 min.

In her loving memory: Jayda Berniece Burton, 2012 – 2025 Creekside Church 2743 82nd Place Urbandale, Iowa Visitation 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2025 Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 27, 2025 Officiating Pastor Steve Smith Musical Selections “A Million Dreams” “Hymn of Heaven” “Be Thou My Vision” Pallbearers Clint Wedgwood Joven Arcelo Izaak Cruz Nathan Bartlett Brandon Bryngelson Jayden Kline Internment Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery

A new MP3 sermon from Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mrs Dorothy Megahey Speaker: Rev. Timothy Ormerod Broadcaster: Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/26/2025 Length: 65 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Reformation Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Memorial Service for Diana Barton Full Length Video Speaker: Neil van der Wel Broadcaster: Reformation Presbyterian Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/11/2025 Bible: John 14:1-6 Length: 64 min.

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A new MP3 sermon from Bethel Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Gerald Robinson Funeral Service Speaker: Various Speakers Broadcaster: Bethel Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/20/2025 Length: 84 min.

On "A Brush With Death: 5 Minutes On...," we spend 5 minutes providing listeners with quick insights into various funeral trends, products, events, organizations, and goings-on. In this episode, host, Gabe Schauf, sits down with Welton Hong, founder and CEO of Ring Ring Marketing.  Welton and Gabe discuss AI's effect on search engines as well as a few things you can do to keep your website SEO working for you. Ring Ring Marketing specializes in helping funeral homes grow by making their phones ring. With a focus on generating quality leads, improving online presence, and building stronger connections with families in need, Ring Ring Marketing provides proven strategies tailored to the funeral profession. Their goal is simple: bring more at-need and pre-need families to your funeral home so you can focus on what matters most—serving them with care and compassion. Welton is a leading expert in helping funeral homes convert leads from online directly to the phone line. He's the author of the book Making Your Phone Ring with Internet Marketing for Funeral Homes and a regular contributor to NFDA's The Director magazine and several other publications. Welton has a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Prior to starting Ring Ring Marketing, he was a senior technologist at R&D facilities for Intel, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle. He regularly speaks at conferences and other events for people in the death care industry.  Click here to learn more about Ring Ring Marketing.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the funeral for fashion designer, Giorgia Armani, who died Thursday

It's Thursday, September 4th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Sudanese police interrupt funeral service to arrest 5 Christians Police in Sudan disrupted a funeral prayer meeting last month to arrest five Christians. The Christians are South Sudanese. Police have been targeting Ethiopian and South Sudanese nationals for deportation as civil war rages in Sudan. Muslim extremists in the country are also calling for officials to arrest South Sudanese Christians in particular.  A local church leader told Morning Star News, “There is a growing fear among the South Sudanese Christians. So, they remain indoors in order to avoid being arrested.” Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ in Sudan. The Northeast African nation is ranked fifth on the Open Doors World Watch List of the most difficult countries to be a Christian.  Sudanese landslide killed 1,000 people Speaking of Sudan, the country suffered one of its worst natural disasters in recent history.  On Sunday, a landslide wiped out the village of Tarasin in the western region of Darfur. Only one person survived, leaving an estimated 1,000 people dead. The landslide came after weeks of heavy rainfall in the mountainous region. Getting aid to the area is already difficult due to the ongoing civil war. In recent years, Sudan's conflict has generated what is considered the world's largest humanitarian crisis.  25.9 million digital Bible downloads in 2024 The United Bible Societies Fellowship reached 240 countries and territories with millions of copies of the Bible last year. The Fellowship of Bible Societies facilitated 25.9 million digital Bible downloads in 2024. This outpaced full Bible printings for the first time. The fellowship distributed 22.5 million printed Bibles last year. It also distributed 8.6 million printed New Testaments and over 118 million printed portions of Scripture.  Brazil led the way in printed and digital distribution, followed by India, China, Nigeria, and the Philippines.  Brazilian homeschool mom lost her case in court Earlier this week, a Brazilian court heard a case of a mom prosecuted for homeschooling her son.   Regiane Cichelero was facing fines of $20,000 and threats of losing custody of her child, for daring to choose home education on religious grounds.   Alliance Defending Freedom International has taken up the case. Her legal counsel, Julio Pohl, points out that “No parent should fear state punishment for choosing to homeschool their child. Regiane made a lawful and conscientious decision to teach her son at home. We are hopeful that the court will affirm her rights and take an important step toward protecting parental rights in Brazil.”   Sadly, Cichelero lost the case.  She was ordered to re-enroll her child in Brazilian public school and ordered to pay the equivalent of $20,000 for not complying. She said, “We will take the case to the Supreme Federal Court and from there, if we continue to receive a ‘no,' we will take it to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.” She had a special message for the Christian homeschoolers who have been praying for her. Cichelero said, “To you who prayed, my sincere thanks. Remember, prayers never return empty. The Lord is sovereign over all things. The Lord has called us for this time, for this cause, for this moment. We are writing history. … He is still the God who controls everything. He has not abandoned us!” US military strike kills 11 Venezuelan terrorists in boat with narcotics The United States conducted a military strike on Tuesday on a drug boat from Venezuela. On Truth Social, President Trump wrote, “The strike occurred while the terrorists were at sea in International waters transporting illegal narcotics, heading to the United States. The strike resulted in 11 terrorists killed in action.” Listen to comments from President Trump. TRUMP: “On the boat, you had massive amounts of drugs. We have tapes of them speaking. It was massive amounts of drugs coming into our country to kill a lot of people. Everybody fully understands that. In fact, you see it, you see the bags of drugs all over the boat. And they were hit obviously. They won't be doing it again. And I think a lot of other people won't be doing it again when they watch that tape. We have to protect our country, and we're going to.” President Trump said the terrorists belonged to Tren de Aragua. The Venezuelan gang is responsible for mass murder, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and acts of violence.  Trump supports Christian pregnancy centers The Trump administration is supporting Christian pregnancy centers in New Jersey in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. First Choice Women's Resource Centers is challenging New Jersey's unconstitutional investigation into its operations. Erin Hawley, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, said, “New Jersey's attorney general is targeting First Choice—a ministry that provides parenting classes, free ultrasounds, baby clothes, and more to its community—simply because of its pro-life views. The Constitution protects First Choice and its donors from demands by a hostile state official to disclose their identities.” 50% of Congress are people of Biblical principle The Christian Employers Alliance released their new report card on U.S. Congressional leaders. The index scores lawmakers on a 0-to-100 scale based on their alignment with Biblical principles. Republicans tended to score better than Democrats. Of the 535 members of Congress, half scored 50% or better. Margaret Luculano is the president of the Christian Employers Alliance. She told the Washington Examiner, “Our faith is the foundation of how we live and lead, and lawmakers need that same compass as they face complex policies. That's why we launched the Biblical Business Index — a first-of-its-kind tool bringing together theologians and policy experts to connect Scripture with today's legislation.” Wisdom says in Proverbs 8:15, “By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice.” Gen Z & Millennials attend church more often than older Americans And finally, the Barna Group released new research from its ongoing State of the Church initiative. The report found Christians from younger generations are attending church more frequently than before. They also attend more often than Christians from older generations.  Churchgoers from Gen Z attend 1.9 times per month, while Millennials attend 1.8 times per month. The average for U.S. churched adults is 1.6 per month. Also, Gen Z and Millennial churchgoers attend nearly twice as much as they did in 2020. Psalm 122:1 says, “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go into the house of the LORD.'” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, September 4th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Coverage of the Funeral Service for Tremonton-Garland Officer Eric Estrada Guests: KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small, Shante Johnson- Widow of Officer Derek Johnson, KSL 5 TV's Mike Anderson, Jennie Taylor, Reporter Brian Champagne Full Funeral Service  Recap of Service

Episode 374: On a frigid February night in 2020, the quiet streets of Calgary's Bowness neighbourhood became the scene of a tragedy that would send shockwaves through the city and beyond. Melissa Rae Blommaert, a loving mother and devoted friend, was found fatally injured—her life stolen in a brutal act of violence. The investigation quickly turned toward someone heartbreakingly close to her: her husband, Ronald John Candaele. As the harrowing details of Melissa's final hours came to light, so too did the story of a woman who had fought for hope and safety amid years of hardship. In this episode, we explore Melissa's life, her struggles, and the devastating betrayal that led to her death. Sources: The History of BownessMelissa Rae Blommaert Obituary 2020 - Pierson's Funeral Service, LTD2021 ABQB 332 (CanLII) | R v Candaele | CanLII2024 ABCA 117 (CanLII) | R v Candaele | CanLII2024 ABKB 521 (CanLII) | R v Candaele | CanLIIcallitfemicide2020Melissa Rae Blommaert - Search - Newspapers.com™Ronald John Candaele - Search - Newspapers.com™Melissa Rae Blommaert homicide | News, Videos & Articles | GlobalNewsFamily remembers victim of Bowness domestic homicide as loving mother of 2 who enjoyed the outdoors - CalgaryCalgary man who drove over wife with U-Haul guilty of manslaughter, not murder: court of appeal | CBC NewsCalgary husband who drove over wife with U-Haul should spend 15-18 years in prison for manslaughter: Crown | CBC News‘Benefit of the doubt': Appeal Court downgrades conviction in moving van death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices