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WHITNEY - Irene (nee Mitchell) December 2, 1927 - August 16, 2003 Irene Whitney passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre on August 16, 2003 at the age of 75. Irene will be lovingly remembered by her children, Ron (Susanne) Whitney, Holly (Leroy) Flanders, Steve (Eileen) Whitney, Sue Worrall, Denise (Bernie) Then, John (Judith) Worrall and Bev Whitney. Also remembered by her grandchildren
, Dani, Tracy, Bill (Deanna), Justin (Amanda), Andrea (Chris), Renee, Darryl, Jody, Jennifer, Kelsey and Michele (Kevin); her nine great-grandchildren; her sister Jean Bray and many other relatives and friends. Irene was predeceased by her husband of forty years, Lorne, in 1985. Irene lead an exciting and active life enjoying many activities such as curling, golfing, camping, sewing circle, travelling and playing games. The love of watching her children and grandchildren grow were her most cherished moments. Many thanks to the "Sunshine Point" staff and Dr. Lampard at the Bethany Care Centre who were so kind to Irene and her family during her stay. Irene's Memorial Service will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Bob Glasgow officiating. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to "Sunshine Point" at the Bethany Care Centre, 916 - 18A Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 1C6. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial 205532
WONG - Fong Gee June 17, 1911 - October 6, 2003 Fong Gee Wong passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital. Fong Gee is lovingly remembered by her children, Henry (Lillian) Wong, May (Bill) Ives, Jean (Stan) Mah, Jack (May) Wong, Alice (Rick) Jim. She is sadly missed by her grandchildren, Donald (Maisie) Wong and their children Janice, Brian, Michelle and Christopher; Gordon (Patti) Wong and their children, Katherine and Amanda; David Wong; Allison Ives (Cory Meier), Nathan and Elizabeth Ives; Patrick Mah; Shawn and Zachary Wong; Steven and Heather Jim. She is also survived by her sister in China as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Fong Gee was predeceased by her husband Lai Wong in 1977. She was baptized at Beddington Chinese Alliance Church and found great strength in the Lord. She was blessed with a happy, long and independent life. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at a Visitation at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Saturday, October 11, 2003 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Celebration of Life will be held at Foster's Garden Chapel on Sunday, October 12, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastors Immanuel Chan and Grace Chan officiating. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial 083992
WOODS - Miriam J. (Lewis) Miriam J. (Lewis) Woods, died in Calgary on October 9, 2003, at the age of 104 years, 8 months and 18 days. Mrs. Woods was preceded in death by her husband Glen Stanley Woods in January 1968, by her grandson Glen Stanley Woods in 1988, and by her son Elmer H. Woods in January 2002. She is survived by her only daughter Connie Hinkle of Sedona, Arizona; four granddaughters, Sharon Kanik (Myron), Susan Woods, Barbara Robinson, all of Calgary, and Terry Fairman (Marc) of San Francisco; ten great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Woods, who was born in Dulwich, England in 1899, came to Calgary from Nova Scotia in 1912 in time to see the very first Calgary Stampede. She was a warm, loving person who provided the ultimate maternal role model for all her descendants to emulate. The family particularly wishes to express appreciation for the care and kindness shown to Mrs. Woods by the staff at Cedars Villa Extendicare facility. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to The Alberta Wilderness Association (455 - 12 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Y9). Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME, CEMETERY and CREMATION CENTRE, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (1.5 km East of 84 Street S.E.). Phone: 403-272-5555. 190094
SCURR - Glenn Allan 1951 - 2003 Mr. Glenn Allan Scurr, beloved husband of Linda Scurr, of Calgary, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 19, 2003 at the age of 52 years. Glenn will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Evan and Brendan; his sister Donna (Simpson) Laing and brother Richard. He will also be fondly remembered by his mother-in-law Irene Thompson of Regina; sister-in-law Angie Bellavance; nieces, Kristen and Robyn Bellavance; Catherine and nephew Cameron Laing, all of Calgary; as well as other relatives in Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia. He also cherished his many friendships and will be missed by all. Glenn was predeceased by his parents Vic and Marie Scurr. In his younger years Glenn was a gifted athlete excelling in hockey, baseball and football. Most importantly, Glenn was devoted to his family and was actively involved in supporting his children in all aspects of their lives. Prayers will be held at St. Gerard Catholic Church (8944 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Gerard Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Greg Coupal presiding. Memorial tributes may be made in Glenn's name directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta (1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6). To e-mail expressions of sympathy: leydens@telusplanet.net subject heading: Glenn Scurr. Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME. Telephone: 228-4422. 000292
TINKLER - Ellen Ellen Tinkler passed to her rest on December 21, 2003 at the age of 92 years. She is survived by her daughter Janet (Doug) Ewens; grandchildren, David McGee, Jennifer Shaw, Krysta (Adam) Ostwald, Lindsay, Steve and Jill Ewens; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John and daughter Margaret Size. A private family Service will be held in celebration of Ellen's life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Calgary Health Trust - RGH - Unit 73, 10101 Southport Road S.W., Calgary, AB T2W 3N2. PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES 7016 Farrell Road S.E. Telephone: 216-5111. 006761
TOMIE - Phillip 1935 - 2003 Phillip (Phil) Tomie, beloved husband of Sheelagh Tomie of Calgary, passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on Sunday, December 21, 2003 at the age of 68 years. Phil was born March 24, 1935 in Lethbridge, AB. He worked in Calgary and Lethbridge for numerous years in both the Trucking and Printing Industries. Phil was a longtime member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 285. All who knew him will remember him for his love of golf and especially his family. Besides his loving wife, Phil will be remembered by his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Bob Parkyn; and his son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Lucy Tomie; four grandchildren, Jarret and Crystal Parkyn, and Matthew and Kathleen Tomie; his mother Mary Tomie and sister-in-law Dianne Tomie; nephew Don Tomie; and numerous cousins. Phil was predeceased by his father Andy and his brother Larry. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Friday, December 26, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church (4716 Worcester Drive S.W.) on Saturday, December 27, 2003 at 12:00 p.m. with the Rev. Leonard T. Hagel, Presider. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6 (Telephone 403-264-5549. www.heartandstroke.ca). In living memory of Phillip Tomie, 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. 010494
SHIELDS - Robert MacKenzie Robert MacKenzie Shields was born September 20, 1933 in Alsask, Saskatchewan to Jack and Evelyn Shields of Oyen. Bob was raised in the Town of Oyen, Alberta where he continued to reside until his death February 22, 2004. Bob married Joan (Ferguson) December 10, 1955 in Acadia Valley, Alberta. Bob was a man of strengths and talents. He remained active in the community until his illness in July 2003. With his acoustic guitar he shared his gift of music with community members in both their times of joy and times of sorrow. Bob became a born again Christian in 1980. At this time, he began to minister and spread the word of Salvation through Jesus Christ. He traveled throughout the United States and Canada sharing God's message at churches, rodeos, correctional facilities, hospitals, nursing homes and First Nations. He was a member of the Gideons, The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Businessman's Fellowship International. He journeyed far away to Germany, Japan and Israel sharing the gospel and distributing bibles. Bob's greatest purpose was to lead people to salvation through Jesus Christ. Bob found time for his family. The family enjoyed camping, adventures to Disneyland, hunting and fishing expeditions together. He even learned how to downhill ski in 1979. He delighted in his grandchildren and always had time to baby-sit. Bob earned his private pilots license in 1974 and purchased Vincent, a Piper Cub. Vincent is a very versatile airplane, which enabled Bob to land anywhere there was stubble. He participated in fly-in breakfasts, Alberta Flying Farmer's Events and the Oyen Flying Club. He enjoyed flying and it was an activity shared with both of his sons, daughter-in-law Sherrie and his brother John. Bob built a mixed farming operation on the foundation of his family farm, purchased from his father Jack. He took pride in the farm and enjoyed working the land, trying new methods and technology. He tilled the soil in summer and maintained his herd of cattle in winter. Bob was a steward of the land and a protector of wildlife. He enjoyed hunting in season, but was adamant about protecting the lives of young birds and animals in the spring. He taught his children to enjoy crocuses, buffalo beans, brown-eyed Susans, and spring's first pussywillows. Bob was a Christian and he lived it, right from his "Praise the Lord" telephone greeting to his "Jesus is my Lord" ball cap. Bob is survived by Joan his wife of forty-eight years, sons Robbie (Sherrie), Jack (Andrea) and daughters Linda (Ralph) and Jenny; Grandchildren Deborah, Cathy and Bobbie Shields; Brothers Jim and John (Merna) Shields; Sisters Martha (Bill) Totzke and Faith (Charlie) Kent. As well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Service of Remembrance will be held Saturday, February 28, 2004 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Oyen Alberta, at 1:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Gideons in lieu of flowers. The Gideons International In Canada, 501 Imperial Road, Guelph, Ontario N1H 7A2. Telephone: 1-519-823-1140. 086717
SUNSTRUM - Marian Sophia Marian Sophia Sunstrum of Calgary passed away peacefully at the Rockyview General Hospital on February 23, 2004 at the age of 75 years. Announcements later by COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Telephone: 265-1199. "Celebrating the Lives of our Community" 100901
TRILSBECK - Lionel "Lyle" Lyle, beloved husband of Judy, passed away at Foothills Hospital on Monday, February 23, 2004 at the age of 56 years. Besides his loving wife, he is also survived by his parents Lisle and Dorothy Trilsbeck of Toronto; his mother-in-law Lilian Fenty of Barbados; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Neville and Rosie Fenty of Barbados, Mike and Jan Fenty of Toronto and Ann and Dieter Cohrs of Germany and their families. His twin brother Larry predeceased him in 1992. Born September 1, 1947 in Toronto, Lyle was employed for thirty-three years with Shell Canada. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from North Hill Shopping Centre) today, Wednesday, February 25 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Funeral Services and Interment will take place in Scarborough, Ontario early next week. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2. HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". Telephone: 299-0100. 103068
TULLOCH - Patricia Anne 1941 - 2004 Patricia Tulloch, beloved wife of Arthur Tulloch of Calgary, passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on February 22, 2004 due to complications following surgery, at the age of 62 years. Pat is survived by Arthur, her loving husband of forty years. She also leaves behind her son Colin and his partner Crystal of Calgary, and Crystal's daughter Brittany; her daughter Chris and son-in-law Fred, of Invermere, BC. She was greatly loved by her four grandsons, Spencer, Andrew, Tudor and Matson who will truly miss "Grama Pat". She also will be missed by her mother Evelyn J. Wilson; and her siblings, Bill (Di) Wilson, Gord (Maureen) Wilson and Danni (John) Boyd; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Pat will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Sunday, February 29, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6 (Telephone 403-264-5549. www.heartandstroke.ca). The family wishes to express their thanks to the medical and nursing staff of the Rockyview General Hospital for their help in this difficult time. In living memory of Pat Tulloch, 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. 105585
VEJZAGIC - Igor December 23, 1961 - February 18, 2004 Born in Bosnia, Igor moved to Canada and received his Engineering Degree from the University of Calgary in May of 2000. He worked as a junior engineer with various companies until November of 2002 when he accepted the position of Design Engineer with Foster Wheeler Fired Heaters in Calgary. A tremendous worker and kind man, Igor will be very sadly missed by his friends and colleagues at Foster Wheeler Fired Heaters. 118026
WHYTOCK - Jack 1912 - 2004 Jack Whytock of Calgary passed away quietly and at peace at the Father Lacombe Nursing Home, overlooking Fish Creek Park, a favourite place of he and his family on Sunday, February 22, 2004 at the age of 91 years. His wife of sixty-two years, Elsie, his sons, Kim and Bill, who survive him, honour and revere his memory. His legacy continues in his grandchildren, Christopher, Jennifer, Hannah, and Lauren and their mothers, Cheryl and Dana. His career was a source of pride, his skills as a manager and a salesman were well recognized. Jack served his country in the Second World War with the RCNVR on convoy duty in the Atlantic. In retirement, he was a friendly neighbor and participated in a seniors organization, and Elsie and he traveled throughout Asia, Mexico and England. Jack and his dog Pepper hunted the plains and foothills of Alberta with many friends. Jack was predeceased by his father and mother John and Florence; a brother Jim; sisters, Elizabeth, Florence, Anne, May, and Margaret. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Friday, February 27, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Salvation Army, 420 - 9 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0R9 (Telephone 403-410-1111. www.salvationarmy.org). In living memory of Jack Whytock, 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. 091823
WIENS - Peter Franz Peter Franz Wiens of Calgary passed away at the Glamorgan Care Centre on Sunday, February 22, 2004 at the age of 67 years. Announcements later by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296. 084297
WILSON - Inger Sylvia Inger Sylvia Wilson, beloved wife of the late John Ritchie Wilson, of Calgary, passed away at the Rockyview Hospital on Sunday, February 22, 2004 at the age of 73 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her five sons, Alexander (Joan), Lyle, Neil (Gail), Ritchie (Deena) and Clarence (Rachelle); one daughter Sheila (Glenn) Wilson; as well as twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty (Bill) Tomlinson and Eva Swan; one brother Ole (Laurel) Anderson; as well as numerous other relatives. Inger was predeceased by her husband John in 2001. Memorial Services will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Friday, February 27, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Graveside Services to follow in the Garden of Memories, Mountain View Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorial tributes in Inger's name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes. Association (No. 105, 7500 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 0L9). Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME, CEMETERY & CREMATION CENTRE, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (1.5 km east of 84 Street S.E.). Telephone 403-272-5555. 041644
