Leland Trenton Wesley passed away to our Creator on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at the age of 24 years.
Leland will lovingly be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor and willingness to help others. He loved the great outdoors, hunting, fishing ad he had a passion for fixing vehicles. Leland’s dream was to become a Certified Mechanic.
Leland a member of the Nakoda Wesley First Nation leaves behind in great sadness his two boys, Leland Jr. and Killian; brothers, Maynard Wesley, Kenny Hunter and Carver Salter (Jackie), sisters Niona (Jeff), Janet (Chris) and Hayley; uncles, Everett W. Jackson (Brenda), Michael W., Tater House (Dixie), Brian H., John Hunter Sr., Felix Beaver (Wanda), Ernest Wesley (Belva), Bill Wesley (Annie); aunties, Madline W., Rebecca W. (Myles), Evelyn H. (Jeff), Virginia H., Helen B. (Charles), Maryjane B. (Dallen); nephews, Shaun, Colby, Benji, Brad, Dennis; nieces, Tayla, Faithalyn, Jerita, Carvina, Merisha,; grandnieces, Sauntya and McKayla; all of Morley, AB. Leland was predeceased by his daughter, Trenadena in 1998; father, Killian House in 1984, mother, Ruth Wesley in 1998 brother Shawn in 1990; and his sister, Crystal in 1995. Leland will also be lovingly remembered by his close cousins and friends Gertrude Wesley, Tara Wesley, Dennis Dionne, Gardner Poucette, Jeff Howse, Big Norm from Calgary, AB and Ricardo. Leland has extended family in the House, Wesley, and Poucette families. We apologize for anyone we might have missed.
Wake Services will be held at the family’s residence in Morley, AB on Sunday, August 1, 2004 and Monday August 2, 2004.
Funeral Services will be held at Morley United Church, Morley, AB on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Lee Wesley, 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.
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Phyllis Morgan, beloved mother of three children, of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at the age of 88 years.
Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Betty (Clarence) Shantz and Shirley O’Connor; son Robert Skip Morgan; six grandchildren, Allan Shantz, Dianna Shantz, Lisa Schrader, Mary O’Connor, Leslie Morgan, and Reid Morgan; eight great-grandchildren; and close friend Kathryn Porter.
At the families’ request there will be no Funeral Service. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Phyllis Morgan, 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.
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Gerrit Oldenhof of Calgary passed away at the Sarcee Hospice on Saturday, July 31, 2004 with his two daughters by his side after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 84 years.
Gerrit was born in Holland on April 8, 1920. He is survived by his two loving daughters and sons-in-law, Martina and Dennis Belanger, and Maria and Ross Mirka, all of Calgary; and by a surrogate son Gordon Yakemchuk, of Edmonton. He will also be missed by relatives and friends. Gerrit was predeceased by his wife Beertjie.
A Celebration of Gerrit’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Monday, August 16, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Health Trust – Carewest: Sarcee Long Term Care Centre, 10101 Southport Road SW, Calgary, AB T2W 3N2 Telephone: (403) 943 – 0615, www.calgaryhealthtrust.org. The family would like to give a special and heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff at the Sarcee Hospice.
In living memory of Gerrit Oldenhof, 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.
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Charlotte Jean Robinson (nee Peat), beloved wife of Fred, passed away peacefully at the Brentwood Care Centre on Friday, July 30, 2004 at the age of 83 years.
Charlotte was born on October 6, 1920 in Ratho, ON. She earned her R.N. at Kitchener Waterloo Hospital in 1943, working there for several years, and then moved to Vancouver, nursing in Shaughnessy Veteran’s Hospital. Charlotte subsequently met her husband Fred, who worked in the oil business. After living in several centres in Western Canada, they finally settled in Calgary in 1966. Charlotte will be remembered as a loving person, with a strong sense of commitment to her family and friends. Her warmth, integrity, radiant smile and pleasant disposition will be missed by all that had the good fortune to be influenced by Charlotte.
Besides her loving husband, Fred, Charlotte is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Karen; her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Richard; twin grandsons Derek and Brett; and two granddaughters, Leanne and Michelle; and step grandsons, Chris and Cory. She is also survived by her sister, Marion; and two brothers David and Lorne all of Ontario.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 2:30 P.M. Cremation to follow, with interment in the family plot churchyard, in Ratho, ON at a later date. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Charlotte Robinson, 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.
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Michael Lazich, beloved husband of Karen Lazich (nee Melnyk) of Calgary, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at the age of 52 years.
Michael was born on August 31, 1951 in Assiniboia, SK. He lived on a farm in Scout Lake, SK, and in 1962 he moved to Regina, SK. He met Karen in 1969, and they were married in 1971. They were married for thirty-three years and had two children a son and a daughter. Michael and his family moved to Calgary in 1980. His greatest passion was operating a crane, and he also loved to go camping, he especially loved to sit around the camp fire with friends.
Besides his loving wife Karen, he is also survived by his children, a son Edward, of Calgary, and a daughter Dawn Marie, of Regina; and five grandchildren. He will also be remembered by his mother Lillian; a sister Lyn; and a brother Rodney. Michael was predeceased by his father Samuel.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Monday, August 2, 2004 from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Mike Lazich, 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.
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Kathleen Ruth Thompson (nee Campbell) passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2004.
Kathy was born and raised in Calgary and resided for a short period of time with Lloyd, her late husband in Germany and across Canada. She loved the birds, mountains, gardening, sewing, biking, spoiling her horse Ben, the zoo on a winter’s chinook day, sleepovers at Putter Park and special times with friends. For twenty-three years she safely transported school children and adults for Cardinal Coach Lines. Kathy will be lovingly remembered by her children Karen (Dan) and Kevin (Marnie); grandchildren, Payton and Autumn; mother Isabel Campbell; siblings Ann and Bill (Diane); nieces and nephews Nancy, Jim, Erin, Adam and Paul. She was predeceased by her father, Forbes Campbell.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Monday August 2, 2004 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. A Celebration of Kathy’s Life will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 3:00 P.M. Graveside service to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo Road N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 7V6 Telephone: (403) 294-7671 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 – 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2 Telephone: (403) 205-3966. Sincere thanks are extended to all who supported Kathy and her family over the past months.
Arrangements in care of McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Chapel of the Bells, TELEPHONE: (403) 276-2296.
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Dr. John Curtis, beloved husband of Mary of Calgary, passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s at the Foothills Hospital on July 29, 2004 at the age of 81 years.
John was born in Sokol, Czechoslovakia in 1923 before moving with his family to Estevan, SK at the age of seven. John served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1945 as a Wireless Operator and Technician. Thereafter, he obtained an Arts and Sciences degree from the University of British Columbia in 1948. He subsequently graduated from the Northern Illinois College of Optometry in 1950. John practiced optometry in Edmonton before opening his own offices in High River and beginning in 1952, in Calgary where he practiced until 1992.
John will be dearly missed by his wife Mary; his daughter Rosemary; his son Dean; his sisters Marie (Dennis) Hill-Tout of Calgary and Doris MacFarlan of Mt. Vernon, WA; his brother Andrew of Calgary; his cousin Milan (Agnes) Balog of Blairmore, and by his numerous nieces and nephews and their children. John was predeceased by his brother Donald.
At the request of the deceased, a Private Family Service will be held at a future date. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, #201, 222 – 58 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3 Telephone: (403) 290-0110.
In living memory of Dr. John Curtis, 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.
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Lloyd Hubert Mackie, beloved husband of Linda Byma-Mackie, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 after a short illness at the age of 84 years. He was predeceased by his first love and wife, Minnie, in 1988, and will be missed by his sons, Brian (Elizabeth) and Darrell (Heidi); and grandchildren, Aaron (Kirstyn), Alissa, David and Kevin. He will also be missed by his second love and wife, Linda, who he married in 1990; and by her five children; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a kind gentle man whose life was an eloquent testimony of a man who walked closely with his Lord and Saviour and loved many with the love of Christ, a life which leaves a legacy of wisdom and wonderful balance for all who knew and loved him.
A Celebration of Lloyd’s life will be held at Foothills Alliance Church (333 Edgepark Blvd. N.W.) on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Ian Trigg and Pastor Jake Hiebert officiating. Graveside Service will be held at a later date in San Jose, CA at Los Gatos Memorial Park. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Lloyd Mackie, 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.
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Dr. Ronald (Ron) Valentine Gibbons, beloved husband of Wilma of Calgary, passed away suddenly at the Foothills Medical Centre on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at the age of 80 years.
He was born on July 10, 1924 in Medicine Hat, AB, and raised in Picture Butte, AB. Ron attended the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He began his dental career in Daysland, AB, and later moved to Lakeview in Calgary where he practiced until his retirement in 1991.
Ron was a devoted husband, father and grandfather – a man of thought, peace and integrity. He was quiet, well-read and possessed a great sense of humour. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Love Unbroken
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow,
Laugh, as we always laughed at little jokes together,
Play, smile and think of me.
Ron is survived by a loving family. They include his loving wife Wilma; sons Brian (Mirella) and Jeffrey (Lori); grandchildren Michael, Andrew, Mathew and Sarah; a sister Deana (Roy) of Calgary; and a brother Earl (Anne) of Picture Butte, AB; as well as many nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by three brothers, Maurice (2003), Ken (2003), and Donald (1922); and a sister Madelaine (1922).
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. James’ Catholic Church (5504 – 20th Street S.W.) on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. with the Rev. L. Michael Storey, Presider. A Family Graveside Service to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. 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 Dr. Ronald Gibbons, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., TELEPHONE: (403) 243-8200.
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Ronnie Raymond Twoyoungmen of Morley, AB, passed away at home on Friday morning, July 23, 2004 at the age of 40 years.
Ronnie was a spirited soul who believed in his traditional cultural upbringing, he was not one to judge anyone by appearances but was accepting of anyone with a handshake and a smile who came into contact with him.
Ronnie leaves to mourn his seven children, Dranden Bears Paw, Ramette Bears Paw, Bradford Lefthand (Sabrina) of Eden Valley, Elgen Bears Paw, Nicole Twoyoungmen; Brian Twoyoungmen; and Carly Twoyoungmen; adopted son Joshiya Hunter; five grandchildren; and eighteen nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his father Hugh Twoyoungmen; mother Helen (Brian) Twoyoungmen; sisters, Pam (Sonny), Claudia (Ali), Linda (Shawn), Agnus (Vince); as well as his common-law wife, Jackie Cecil. Besides his family he also leave to mourn his closest and best friend Clayton Lefthand and adopted brother Gartner Poucette; Aunties Lavina Brown, Elizabeth Hunter, Christine (Felix) Poucette; special, closest cousins, Cheryl (Reg) Wesley, Wanda Hunter, Reatha (Richard) Stephen, Larry Brown, Tommy Hunter Rufus (Roxanne) Twoyoungmen, Haley Twoyoungmen, Flora Twoyoungmen, Melody Twoyoungmen; and numerous aunts; uncles; cousins on both his paternal and maternal side of his family We apologize for forgetting anyone, there were too many to mention. Ronnie was predeceased by a younger brother, Milo Twoyoungmen in July 2002; grandfather Joseph Twoyoungmen November 26, 1976; aunties Hazel Hunter December 24, 1979, Mary Twoyoungmen June 15, 1996, Marilyn Twoyoungmen March 2000, Pat Brown June 19, 2003; special uncle Joe Brown February 16, 2000; uncle Hanson Twoyoungmen in May 2002; cousin Brian Hunter July 1989; aunt Audrey Twoyoungmen March 1993; cousin Jack Twoyoungmen October 1995; and an uncle Jack Labelle September 1990. Again we apologize if we have missed anyone.
Funeral Services will be held at Morley United Church today, July 29, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. Graveside Service to follow at Wesley Cemetery (Morley, Alberta).
To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Ronnie Twoyoungmen, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., CALGARY, TELEPHONE: (403) 241-0044.
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