Marguerite Lillian Elliott of Calgary, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at the age of 87 years.
Marguerite was born on February 1, 1920 at Halifax, NS. She married Tom Elliott in 1940 and lived various places across Canada during Tom’s Air Force career. They settled in Calgary and raised their five children. Marguerite was a homemaker and her family was very important to her. She enjoyed entertaining and particularly favoured the holidays when the extended family returned home. Marguerite also loved to travel.
Marguerite was predeceased by her husband Thomas Elliott; parents Lillian and Silas Laphen; and two brothers. Marguerite is survived by her children, Robert (Jane) and his children Laura, Michael (Diane), and Robert (Michael); Liz Manley (Steve) and their children, Tara Shomody (Shawn) and Shawn (Shelanda); Thomas (Sandra) and their children Laurie Aitchison (Jeff),and Donna Cairns (Andy); William (Michael); David (Marilyn) and their children, Victoria and Kristopher; as well as ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; her three sisters; numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (1414 Shawnessy Boulevard S.W.) on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. with a private graveside service to follow. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. The family extends its thanks to the staff of the Beverley Center at Midnapore.
In living memory of Marguerite Elliott, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Low Horn who has gone home to our Lord on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at the age of 60 years.
Larry was born and raised on the Siksika Nation. He attended the Old Sun Residential School. He was involved in numerous events such as, boxing where he was the Alberta Champion and Golden Gloves Champion. Larry was also into bull riding and bronco busting. He worked as a ranch hand for Clifford Many Guns. Larry was a gentle and hard working man.
Larry is survived by his stepfather John Red Gun; brothers, Harold (Emma), Adrian (Elizabeth), Jonathan (Claudia), Keith (Melanie); sisters, Dolly (Morris), Donna, Priscilla, Ina, Roxanna (Stanley), Joyce, Jaylene (Randy), Marvine (Larry), Albertine (Sid), Rebecca, Sandy (Hubert), and Faye; aunts, Vera, Rachel (George), Grace (Rennie); adopted father and mother Clifford and Rosalyn Many Guns; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was predeceased by his father and stepmother Moses and Annie Maguire, maternal mother Hilda Red Gun, grandmother Albertine Low Horn, his uncles, Hubert, Garry and Terry Low Horn, and his brothers, Charles (Sonny) Royal, Casey Maguire and Calvert Red Gun.
Wake Services will be held at the residence of Roxanna Black (Siksika Nation, AB) on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Siksika Nation, AB) on
Friday, August 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Little Chicago Cemetery (Siksika Nation, AB). Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family would like to apologize for any names that may have been missed or were not mentioned. We would like to express our sincere thanks to the Gleichen RCMP detachment, which often put up lodging for him.
In living memory of Larry Low Horn, a tree will be planted at Siksika Nation, AB by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.
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Delila Schmidt passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus while at home with her family on Monday, July 30, 2007. Lila lived 86 years of life to its fullest, enjoying every moment granted to her by her Creator.
Our praying Mom, grandma, sister, and aunt will be dearly missed by her son and daughter-in-law Brian and Roxanne Schmidt; her daughter and son-in-law Geri and Glen Gibson; as well as her four grandchildren, Phillip, Jeffery, and Brianne Schmidt and Crystal Gibson. She will also be missed by her brothers, Mel, Bob and Sye Rosin and their families. Lila is now joyfully reunited with her late husband of sixty-one years, Norman Schmidt, who predeceased her by forty-six years.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Thursday, August 2, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made directly to The Gideons International, Post Office Box 140800, Nashville, TN
37214-0800, tgi@gideons.org. We wish to thank Dr. Jane Ballantine for her medical expertise, dedication and compassion in dealing with Lila’s many medical challenges over the past four and a half years. We would also like to thank Lila’s caregivers (angels), Crystal, Priscilla, Kate, Wanda and Marina, for the unfailing and exceptional loving care they provided during this time. We also wish to thank the Homecare staff for their support, training and guidance. Lila would say “thanks a million” to all of you for making it possible for her to be cared for at home. She would also say a million thanks to her son-in-law “Gib” for his commitment and opening his heart and home during this season of her life.
In living memory of Lila Schmidt, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.
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Pam Bullen, beloved wife of Ron Bullen of Calgary, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Monday, July 30, 2007 at the age of 64 years.
Pam will always be remembered for her passion for all that was “life”, gardening, special dinners, holidays with her family and her love of animals were but a few enjoyments, Pam loved throughout each blessed year she spent with us.
“Love does not die, people do so when all that is
left of me is love and memories, share “me” with friends
and loved ones as often as you need.
We love you MOM.”
Pam is survived by her loving husband Ron; her daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and James Scott and Tanya and Jeff Morris; Granddaughters, Sierra, Kaya and Jules; her mother Patricia Atkinson; as well as two brothers, Frank and Delbert.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Pam Bullen, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.
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Life’s beauties and wonders cover such a range
but just as the wind they too quickly change.
With his son and his daughter by his side, Richard (Dick) Burner passed away, suddenly but quietly, on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the age of 71 years.
Predeceased by his wife Marie (his angel by his side), Dick leaves behind his son Craig, his daughter Kari and his ever-faithful dog and companion Cleo. Dick is also survived by his sister Dorothy, daughter-in-law Melanie, grandson Quinn, many nieces and nephews, and an extensive network of family and friends. The family wishes to thank the ICU at Rockyview General Hospital and respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes be made directly to The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 2T7, Telephone: (403)205-4455, www.calgaryhumane.ca. Cleo knows her Daddy is safe in heaven and is now hoping she too can find a safe and loving home.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church (1600 Acadia Drive S.E.) on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church (1600 Acadia Drive S.E.) on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Dick Burner, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.
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Clarence Leslie Reed of Calgary, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the age of 91 years.
Clarence’s mom and dad moved to a farm outside of Strathmore, Alberta in 1919 and from there they relocated to Carbon, Alberta in 1931. Clarence was active in sports, especially softball and hockey and he also loved to dance. It was while he was in Carbon that he met his sweetheart, Ellen. They married on July 15, 1941, while he was on embarkation leave from the army. Clarence then served overseas during World War II and when he returned they moved to Nanaimo, B.C. where his two daughters Brenda and Ilene were born. In 1950, work was more plentiful in Calgary so they moved back to Alberta and Clarence pursued his career as a plasterer, then as a custodian with the Calgary School Board until he retired at age 60. Clarence had a very active social life. He loved dancing, fishing, camping, hiking, gardening and visiting with friends, family and neighbours. He was a humble and loving husband, father and grandfather, content with his life. He will be remembered with smiles and kind thoughts by all who knew and loved him.
Clarence is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Brenda Reed and Ilene and Doral Douglas; four grandchildren, Cheri, Wayde, Ben and Jodi; and five great grandchildren, Jasmine, Jesse, Jack, Brooklyn and Isabelle; and by his sister Rosalie Rand. He is predeceased by his wife Ellen in November of 1999.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through 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.
In living memory of Clarence Reed, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.
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Calder (Cal) Watson Broadhurst of Alder Flats, AB passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 28, 2007.
Cal was born on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1948 in Calgary, AB. He attended Viscount Bennett High School where his love of football and later rugby took root. Cal was an active member of the U of C Dinos Football Alumni until a few years ago. He worked as a millwright for thirty years in Alberta and overseas. Cal loved life and could often be found dancing up a storm at the Ranchman’s after a performance with the Gunfighters Stunt Club. He participated in many rodeos, from Williams Lake to the Calgary Stampede, in the wild horse race event. His niece and nephew are proud to have two of his championship belt buckles. He finally realized his dream when he purchased his “horse ranch” south of Alder Flats, AB. Cal would spend his days fencing and working with and building up his herd, and enjoyed blacksmithing.
Cal is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Leigh and Dianne Broadhurst, of Water Valley, AB; his niece Kari; and his nephew Kel, of Cochrane. He is also survived by his aunt Betty Mitchell, of Kelowna, BC; five cousins Steve Nagy, and family, Brenda Spilak and family, of Kelowna, Daryl Cheney and family, of Vancouver, BC, Glen Aikenhead and family, of Saskatoon, SK, and Ian Aikenhead and family of Vancouver, BC; as well as many special friends. Cal was predeceased by his father Thomas in 1969 and his mother Muriel in 2006.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Cochrane Ranchehouse, (101 Ranchehouse Road) on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Be comfortable, dress Western or casual. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Wild Horses of Alberta Society or W.H.O.A.S., Box 614, Didsbury, AB. T0M 0W0.
In living memory of Cal Broadhurst, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Cochrane Funeral Home, 369 RAILWAY STREET, COCHRANE. Telephone: (403) 932-4740.
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Carmela Caponigro passed away peaceful at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, on Friday, July 27, 2007 at the age of 78 years. She now has joined her beloved grandmother and uncle.
Carmela was born in Gorizia, Italy and immigrated along with her sister Helen to Canada when she was twenty-one. She married, raised her children and lived the majority of her life in Calgary, AB while enjoying her final year in Toronto. She loved her trips to the casinos and bingo halls; she enjoyed caring for her immaculate flower gardens; and spending time with her family.
She will be forever missed and loved by her children, Don and his daughters Celestina and Colleen; Loretta and her husband David and stepson Philip; Anthony and his wife Cindy and stepdaughter Santana; and her niece Dianne St. Mars and husband Rolland and their children Jesse and Jo-Lee.
A Celebration of Carmela’s life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca.
In living memory of Carmela Caponigro, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.
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Judy Skilling, beloved wife of Bruce Skilling passed away peacefully in her sleep at home with her husband by her side on Friday, July 27, 2007 at the age of 57 years.
Judy was born in Montreal, QC on November 16, 1948. She married her high school sweetheart on September 6, 1969. Together they raised two children Megan (Tony) Testa and Eric (Rachelle Vriend).
She leaves to mourn her loving husband and her children; five grandchildren, Caitlyn, Alycia, Chelsey, Jonah, and Cristina; her mother Florence M. Barnes of Lunenburg, NS; mother-in-law Shirley M. Skilling of Montreal, QC; and sister Christine (Brian) Cowbrough of Norwich, ON. She was predeceased by her father Reed H. Barnes and father-in-law Gordon F. Skilling.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433.
In living memory of Judy Skilling, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E. Telephone: (403) 248-8585.
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Leslie Mae Holloway battled cancer and passed away peacefully at the Rosedale Hospice on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at the age of 61 years with her family at her side.
Leslie was born on May 18th, 1946 in Medicine Hat, AB. She leaves behind four daughters, Marcy, Judy, Jeannie and April; six grandchildren; and six siblings. Leslie was predeceased by her mother Viola Amundson, and two brothers Kendall and Alvin. Forever in our hearts she will be loved and cherished.
Funeral Services will be held at Bow Valley Chapel (2526 -24 Avenue, N.W.) on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, Telephone: (403) 205-3966, or the Rosedale Hospice Telephone: (403) 284-5195 or Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary, Bowness Club, Telephone: (403) 520-1515.
In living memory of Leslie Holloway, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.
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