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FLETCHER - Doris Doris Fletcher passed away peacefully at the Manor of Garrison Woods, Calgary, on July 11, 2004 at the age of 82 years. Doris is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Joyce of Calgary, Graham (Barb) of Edmonton, and Robert (Marta) of Montreal. Also surviving are a sister Pat (Norman) in England. She is also sadly missed by four grandchildren
, Christopher and Michael of Edmonton, and Alexandra and Matthew of Montreal; as well as several nieces and nephews in England. Doris was predeceased by her husband Larry in August 1980. A Celebration of Life will be held at Holy Nativity Anglican Church, 12707 Bonaventure Drive S.E., Calgary, on Friday, July 30, 2004 at 11:00 a.m., with Reverend Jagdutt Singh of Holy Nativity Anglican Church, Celebrant. A light lunch will follow. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6. JACQUES FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM 12700 Macleod Trail South, Calgary Telephone: 403-297-0711. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial 278117
FOSTER - Barbara Mary (nee Pommersheim) 1915 - 2004 Following a brief illness, Barbara Foster of Calgary passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2004 at the age of 89 years. Barbara was born on April 6, 1915 in Romania and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1923. She grew up in Castor, AB and then lived with her husband Art and son Ron in Vancouver, BC. During this time, she was active in the PTA and helped establish the first school lunchrooms in Vancouver. Barbara also volunteered at the local Children's Hospital and was an avid Curler. Following the death of her husband, Barbara worked for twenty-three years as a Doctor's Receptionist. She retired to Calgary in 1983 to be close to her immediate family. Barbara was an active member and supporter of Riverview U.C.W. Unit 4, McDougall United Church, and Fish Creek Seniors. Barbara was much-loved and is survived by her great-granddaughters, Erika and Lauren Wilcox of Oakville, ON; granddaughters, Sarah Foster of Nanaimo, BC and Susan Wilcox (Todd) of Oakville, ON and their mother, Isabel Foster of Calgary; daughter-in-law Sylvia Foster of Calgary; sister Lena Becker of Calgary; and many special nieces and nephews. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Art; her son Ron in 2000; and her sister Elizabeth Hepp. At Barbara's request, no Memorial Service will be held. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2 (Telephone 403-205-3966) or directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6 (Telephone 403-264-5549. www.heartandstroke.ca). From the family, special thanks go out to the staff and residents of the Holy Cross Long Term Care Centre for the ongoing care and companionship provided to Barbara. As well, our appreciation is offered to the staff of Unit 74, Rockyview General Hospital for their support. In living memory of Barbara Foster, 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. 140014
FRY - Eythel It is with great sadness that the family of Eythel Fry announces her passing on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at the age of 91 years. Funeral Service will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial 215171
GABAS - Joe Joe Gabas of Calgary, formerly of Tilley, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side, at the Peter Lougheed Centre on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at the age of 71 years. Joe will be sadly missed by his loving wife Anna Madsen-Gabas; children, Debbie (Tony) Webster, Diane (Ed) Hofer, Matthew Gabas; and their mother, Marjorie Gabas; grandchildren, Trevor (Wendy) Richelhof, Jarod Richelhof, Priscilla (David) Unger, Ian Hofer and Andrea Hofer; three great-grandsons; brother John (Vera) Gabas; sisters, Grace (David) Johnston and Mary Hobart; numerous nephews and nieces and Anna's boys, Erik (Marjorie) Madsen, Knud (Arlene) Madsen, and Robert Madsen (Mary); as well as Anna's five grandchildren, Rachel, Timothy, Christian, Natasha, and Justin. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joe's memory to the Calgary Youth Singers or to the charity of your choice. A Funeral Service will take place at PIERSON'S Forest Lawn Chapel, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E., Calgary, on Friday, July 23, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone: 235-3602. 155445
GROENINGER - Inge Passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2004 in Abbotsford, BC at age 82. After emigrating from Germany in 1951 the family settled in Calgary, where she and Kurt opened their sales and service business of "Highwood Electronics" located in the Brentwood Village Plaza. "Hobby Electronics" in Marlborough opened in 1973, both locations using this company name. Inge was active in the Moravian Church and also active in her garden. She landscaped her homes, first on 40 Avenue N.W. and then on Benton Drive. Kurt and Inge retired to BC in 1978. Kurt predeceased her in 1988. Inge is survived by her two daughters, Birgit (Ed) Cummings, Karin (Egon) Lueck; four grandchildren, Kevin and Richard Hickman, Paul and Monica Egger. Any memories of Kurt and Inge, from former employees, friends and neighbours, would be appreciated. Karin Lueck, 8262 Tanaka Terrace, Mission, BC V2V 7J4. 148260
HADDOW - Margaret Jean 1926 - 2004 Margaret Jean (nee Lusk) of Calgary, formerly of Haileybury, Ontario, passed away with her family at her side on July 20, 2004 at the age of 78. Our beloved and gentle Jean will be sadly missed by her children, Lawrence, Bonnie (Terry) Pascall and Terry; grandchildren, Darcy, Dawn, Stephanie, Kim, Trevor, Jessie, Kate, Dana, Marshall and Skye; and by her "bright lights", her great-grandchildren, Mathew, Madison, Sophia and Michael. Jean was predeceased by her son Dale, October 2003, and her husband Roy, March 2004. A Memorial Service and Burial will take place in the fall in Haileybury. If friends so wish, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice, 900, 833 - 4 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 3T5. Thank you to the staff and volunteers at Rosedale for your loving care. HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111. 213123
HARPER - John Harness Mr. John Harper of Rocky Mountain House passed away on July 20, 2004 at the age of 85 years. John is survived by his loving wife Jean and family, all of Rocky Mountain House. A Celebration of John's life will be held at the Rocky Mountain House Church of the Nazarene, 5340 - 59 Avenue, Rocky Mountain House on Monday, July 26 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to S.T.A.R.S, Rocky Mountain House Hospital Palliative Care Unit, or the Rocky Mountain House Museum. ROCKY and SYLVAN LAKE FUNERAL HOMES and CREMATORIUM, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. Telephone: 1-403-845-2626. 185295
HARRISON - Alexander Mackenzie Alexander Mackenzie passed away peacefully on July 18, 2004 at the age of 3 and a half months. Mummy and Daddy know he is playing with the Angels and grandad and great-nans. He will be sadly missed by his parents Phil and Mandy Harrison as well as great-grandma, nannas and grampys, aunts and uncles, cousins and great-aunts and uncles, all of England and Canada. Alexander will be missed by everyone who knew him. A Celebration of Alexander's Life will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Monday, July 26, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. For those attending, the family kindly request that black not be worn. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made directly to S.I.D.S. Calgary Society, P.O. Box 50087, Calgary, Alberta T2A 7P1. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial 300272
HENDERSON - Mary Margaret Mary Margaret, born in Calgary, Alberta July 28, 1917, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2004. Survived by her brother James Henderson, sisters-in-law, Maisie and Hazel, nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Mary retired to Victoria twenty-two years ago. Private Cremation entrusted to Hatley Memorial Gardens. If desired donations may be made to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation, No. 107, 1001 Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 4C9 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 750 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 1Z4. SANDS of VICTORIA Telephone: 1-250-388-5155. 195278
GILBERG - Paul Kristen July 4, 1930 - August 10, 2004 At the age of 74 Paul lost his battle with lung cancer passing away on August 10, 2004. Born in Ottawa to Svend Jensen, Rigmor Olsen Gilberg, Paul, along with his older brother Peter, enjoyed a childhood filled with baseball, swimming and hockey. In 1952 he meet his future wife Donna Isabelle Montgomery and they married on May 19, 1952. Two daughters, Paula Kriston (Calgary) and Donna Lynn (Dan Guilmette of London, Ont.) were born. Paul worked as a radio operator in Issacson, N.W.T. and also Borden Island in the late 1950's. In Ontario Paul's HAM License was VE3 CZU and in Alberta it is VE6 CAL. In 1966 the family moved to Calgary. Paul worked for Alberta Government Telephones (AGT), now Telus, first in Yellow Page Advertising and later in Mobile Phone Systems and then Switchboards. Paul and Donna spent most of their time on motorcycle trips, square dancing, and enjoyed spending time with close friends. Paul will be missed by his wife Donna of Calgary; daughters, Paula Kriston of Calgary and Donna Lynn (Dan) Guilmette of London, Ont.; two grandchildren, Jason Guilmette of Calgary and Julie (Aaron) Lee of London, Ontario; as well as nieces and nephews across Canada and the United States. Paul will be missed by all of his motorcycling friends, pool buddies, coffee friends and many more special friends too numerous to mention. Paul was predeceased by both his parents. Paul's family would like to thank the staff at the Agape Manor Hospice for the kindness and care given to Paul. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 13, 2004 at CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W. (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery) at 3:00 p.m. Those wishing may make donations in Paul's memory to the Agape Manor Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8. HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111. 138586
KREBSBACH - Ernst (Ernie) 1937 - 2004 Ernst Krebsbach, beloved husband of Renate, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2004. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Dieter (Lori), and Corinne (Roger); and grandchildren, Joshua, Adam and Emily. He will also be fondly remembered and missed by his many friends. At the request of Ernst there will be no Service or flowers. Condolences can be sent to ckrebsbach@shaw.ca. 105421
McMANN - Leonard Trueman Leonard Trueman McMann passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at the age of 77 years. He was predeceased by his sister Marion Pettit of Welland, Ontario. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife (Alice) Ruth of twenty-six years; son Barry of Toronto, Ontario; stepdaughter Bonnie Snudden of Fort McMurray; and stepson Ron (Connie) Snudden of Kingston, Ontario; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren as well as a circle of other relatives and friends. Leonard was a laboratory technician for Exolon-Esk in Thorld, Ontario for forty-six years and retired after ten years of service with the Corp of Commissionaires in Calgary. Visitation will be held at FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES (240 - 17 Avenue S.W.) on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services (240 - 17 Avenue S.W.) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Interment to follow at the Field of Honor in Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Leonard's memory may be made directly to the Mustard Seed Street Ministry (102 - 11 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 0X5). Arrangements in care of FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Directors. Phone: 403-216-2222. 063474
MILHOUSEN - Mildred Ermina 1931 - 2004 Mildred Ermina Milhousen, beloved wife of forty-eight years of Bill Milhousen of Calgary, passed away at the Sarcee Hospice on Saturday, August 7, 2004 at the age of 73 years. Mildred was born on February 10, 1931 and raised in Walkerton, ON. She married Bill on January 13, 1956 and together they came to Calgary in 1968 where they have resided ever since. Mildred had a great love for her family and especially her grandson Taylor. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Besides her loving husband, Mildred is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and James Armstead; and grandson Taylor, all of Calgary. She is also survived by her sister Margaret O'Hagen; brother Louis Dentinger of Walkerton, ON; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Anna and Alphonse Dentinger; brother John; and brother-in-law Midford O'Hagen. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Name Catholic Church (2223 - 34 Street S.W.) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Dielissen, Presider. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. 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 Mildred Milhousen, 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. 112067
