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MacGILLVRAY-ASHBY - Maud 1929 - 2003 Maud Ashby of Calgary passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on December 10, 2003 at the age of 74 years. Maud was born April 11, 1929 in Elgin, Scotland. She came to Canada in 1949 and worked as a real estate broker and later as a reporter and market researcher until her retirement in the early 1990s. Maud is survived by a daughter Joyce of Ontario; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ian and Penny of Calgary and Stephen of Ontario; and seven grandchildren
. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes. Association, No. 105, 7500 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 0L9 (Telephone 403-266-0620). In living memory of Maud Ashby, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-241-0044. 154938
MAKI - Leo Raphael 1916 - 2003 Leo Raphael Maki passed away November 26, 2003 at the age of 87 years in Maple Ridge, BC. Born on September 24, 1916, in Vaasa, Finland, he immigrated to Canada in 1934. He served in the RCAF during World War II, including seven months as a POW. His family is very proud of the professional contributions he made to improve the lives of children through the Boys Clubs of Canada and the William Roper Hull Residential Treatment Centre for Adolescents. He also served with compassion as director of various seniors' facilities. He leaves, as his legacy, his passion for life, his love of beauty and appreciation of excellence, his intellectual curiosity and love of learning, his intense and passionate love of music, and his humanitarianism. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Christine; his daughters, Linda (Steve), Susan (Harry), Kathlyne (John), and Michelle (Mike); his grandchildren, Jeff (Heather), Krista (Neville), Todd, Lee (Colin), Michael, Joey and Isabella; and his great-grandchildren, Ben and Declan. At Leo's request, there will be no Service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to the charity of your choice. 153770
MARGETAK - Mary 1933 - 2003 Mary Margetak passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at the Foothills Hospital. Her strong, quiet fight for life has ended and she now lives in a better place. Mary was the beloved wife of Lud for the past fifty years. She brought into this world and loved unconditionally, Les (Krys), Linda and Jamie (Lesley). She also leaves to mourn, her pride and joy, her five grandchildren, Candace, Michael, Colter, Veronica and Thomas. Mary's quiet spirit will be remembered by all who knew her. Although her health failed her many times, she persevered and never complained. Mary was born in Michel, BC and lived all her married life in Frank, Alberta. She cared for many less fortunate then her and especially loved children. One of her fondest memories was a trip to Disneyland, as she loved watching the joy in children's faces. To this end, if friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated for the Children's Wish Foundation (No. 271, 339 - 50 Avenue S.E., Calgary, T2G 2B3 - www.childrenswish.ca). The Foundation fulfills the wishes of children with high risk, life-threatening illnesses; many of these wishes are trips to the Magic Kingdom. Mary's life will be celebrated with prayers on Friday, December 12 at 8:00 p.m. and with the Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 13 at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Blairmore, Alberta at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Vincent Ha officiating. 117936
McDOWELL - Dorothy (Dodie) Lynn 1945 - 2003 Dodie McDowell (nee Huber) passed away, surrounded by peace and love, on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at the Rosedale Hospice at the age of 58 years. Dodie fought a courageous battle against ovarian cancer for over two years. Dodie was a rare light, brightening the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. A true testament to her spirit was the steady stream of family and friends who came to see her and be in her presence while she was still in body. One of Dodie's greatest joys was having the opportunity to travel through Europe this summer with her best friend and partner Robert (Bob) Wade. On August 27, 2003, while in Europe, Dodie and Bob said "I do", turning their devoted friendship into a beautiful marriage. Dodie will be fondly remembered for her loving and compassionate nature, tender heart, life-loving spirit, and for bringing people together in celebration. A Celebration of Dodie's Life will be held in the Lobby of the Martha Cohen Theatre (215 - 8 Avenue S.E.) on Monday, December 15, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Friends and family are invited to skate on Olympic Plaza after the Service, so bring your skates. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Dementia Unit, Innisfail Health Centre, 5023 - 42 Street, Innisfail, AB T4G 1A9 (Telephone 403-227-7800), where Dodie worked. Heartfelt thanks go to the staff on Unit 101 of the Foothills Hospital and to the wonderful staff and volunteers at Rosedale Hospice, who not only helped Dodie pass peacefully, but provided tremendous support for our family. In living memory of Dodie McDowell, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-256-9575. 149158
NELSON - Henry McGiven (Hank) 1924 - 2003 Hank Nelson, beloved husband of Betty for fifty-five years, passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on Thursday, December 11, 2003 at the age of 79 years, with his wife and their loving children by his side. Hank was born in Regina in 1924. After high school he joined the R.C.A.F. as a Pilot Officer and attended the University of Manitoba after World War II. He worked in the oil and gas marketing industry his entire career. Initially, he was with Royalite for twenty years, nineteen years with Union Oil and Husky Oil and Highwood Communications for four years before retiring in 1989. Hank had two primary passions in life, his family, whom he was so proud of and the numerous friends whom were able to share special moments with this caring, giving, thoughtful, and loving man. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Lesley Ewing, her husband John and their two children, Andrea and Geoff; his son Guy Nelson, his wife Leslie and their three children, Ryan, Trevor and Liseanne; brother John, his wife Carol Nelson and their family; and their sister Agnes Crouse. A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.), on Sunday, December 14, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. with the Dr. Gary Nelson, General Secretary of the Canadian Baptist Ministries officiating. To forward expressions of sympathy go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Kenyan Teachers Program, care of Canadian Baptist Ministries (www.cbmin.org), 7185 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 5R4 (Telephone 905-821-3533). The family wants to extend a special, heartfelt thank you to the Nurses and Doctors and staff at the Rockyview ICU where Hank courageously battled his respiratory failure. With the unequalled care and support provided by all the Rockyview ICU staff, the Nelson family was able to enjoy a very special time with Hank; husband, dad, brother and puppa. In living memory of Hank Nelson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-256-9575. 157326
NESTRANSKY - Helen (Dean) 1917 - 2003 Helen Irene Nestransky of Okotoks passed away at the High River Hospital on November 19, 2003 at the age of 86 years. Helen will be dearly missed by her children, Blair (Isabella), Elsa (Ken) Laxdal, Lorna (Clare) Wladichuk and Susan (John) Derijk. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Helen was predeceased by her husband Paul in 1993 and granddaughter Heather Laxdal in 1988. A Memorial Service will be held at SNODGRASS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 200 Woodgate Road, Okotoks, on Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 2:00 p.m., The Rev. Doug Powell officiating. If desired, in memory of Helen, memorial contributions may be made to the Okotoks United Church, Building Fund, Box 507, Okotoks, AB T1S 1A7. Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME (Okotoks) LTD. Telephone: 938-3111. 146372
HAFICHUK - Edward (Ted) Michael 1948 - 2004 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edward (Ted) Michael Hafichuk, beloved husband of Donna Lynn of Calgary, who passed away at the Rosedale Hospice on Sunday, April 4, 2004 at the age of 55 years. Throughout his personal and professional life he touched many with his considerate and compassionate nature, along with his quiet sense of humour. Besides his loving wife Donna, his life's companion of thirty-three years, Ted is survived by two sons, Brad and Doug; mother Pauline Hafichuk; a brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Nicolette Hafichuk; and a sister and brother-in-law, Bette and Clayton Shick. Ted was predeceased by his father William Hafichuk. A Celebration of Ted's Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) on Thursday, April 8, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Don Holmes of Crossfield United Church officiating. Family Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice, No. 900, 833 - 4 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 3T5 (Telephone 403-263-4525). In living memory of Ted Hafichuk, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-248-8585. 032013
HIGH - Margaret 1923 - 2004 Margaret Helen High, beloved wife of Dan High of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre on Sunday, April 4, 2004 at the age of 80 years. Margaret was born on April 26, 1923 in Claresholm, AB. Besides her loving husband of sixty-three years, Margaret is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Ken Korek; three grandsons, Douglas, Michael and Jeffery; and two great-grandsons. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Queen's Park Cemetery
at a later date. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Margaret High, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park, Airdrie, AB by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-241-0044. 028131
HOOPFER - Norma Bernice (nee Young) 1920 - 2004 On Friday, April 2, 2004 at the age of 84, Norma rejoined "the gang". She was the mother of John, Linda, Cathy, and Wendy; the mother-in-law of Virginia and Terry; and the much-loved "Gram" of Dianna. A celebration of Norma's Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Thursday, April 8, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Norma's family wishes to thank the Palliative Care Team, the Unit 61 staff at Rockyview General Hospital, and Calgary Home Services for their support and care. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor's choice. In living memory of Norma Hoopfer, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200. 025579
KAMMER - Gertrude Else 1912 - 2004 Gertrude Kammer passed away April 2, 2004 at the age of 92 years and will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She was born on January 19, 1912 in Germany and in 1952, with her family, she immigrated to Calgary. Gertrude will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Inge (Bernie) Biener and grandchildren, Tyson and Tanja (fiance Roger). Gertrude was a "grand" lady with great determination, independence, love of people and lived each day to the fullest. A loving mother and Oma, the family deeply mourns her passing, but takes comfort in knowing that she lived a long life filled with love, happiness and friends and will always cherish her memory. Although not close in her life, Gertrude was also the stepmother to Hans (Maureen) Kammer and their children, Adam and Laura. She was predeceased by her first husband Wilhelm Knoop in 1939 and their son Gunther in 1944, and her second husband George Kammer in 1989. A Funeral Service for Gertrude will be held at CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W. (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery) on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111. 003137
KARASZ - Irene Irene Karasz, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on Sunday, April 4, 2004 at the age of 80 years. Irene will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Laszlo (Linda) Karasz Jr. of Calgary, Joe (Otilla) Karasz of Calgary, John Karasz of Manitoba, Bela (Judy) Karasz of Blairmore, Steve (Margarette) Karasz of Fort Macleod, Tibor (Mary) Karasz of Calgary, and Attillo (Janet) Karasz; her daughters, Irene Bari of Lethbridge and Elizabeth (Raymond) Bouillet of High River, and Maria (Dan) McKenzie of Calgary; as well as twenty-nine grandchildren and thirty-six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Laszlo in 2001. Irene was born in Hungary and immigrated to Canada with her husband Laszlo and their children in 1957. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Wentworth Manor and to her companions, Ilone Kovacs, Shannon Whittaker, Lou Storey, Karen Cunningham, Maria Toth, Pam Giefert, Seana Morice, Beryl Smith and Gloria Lloyd. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: mountainview@arbormemorial.com subject heading: Irene Karasz. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and Cemetery, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (1.5 km east of 84 Street S.E.). Telephone: 403-272-5555. 138204
LAVOIE - Josephine Mrs. Josephine Lavoie of Calgary passed away on April 4, 2004 at the age of 74 years. Announcements later by COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Telephone: 265-1199. "Celebrating the Lives of our Community" 044864
