Our beloved Mary Lou passed away after a short illness at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 with her family by her side at the age of 75 years. Mary Lou was born in Minnesota and spent most of her growing up years in Buffalo, New York moving to Calgary after she married her husband Albert. Mary Lou worked at The Bay Distribution Centre in Calgary, followed by a long time job with Suncor Energy where she eventually retired from in 1983. Mary Lou was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and wonderful friend. She is survived by Al, her husband of 57 years. She will also be lovingly remembered by her daughter Sue Thompson and Rod Skrip; her son and daughter-in-law Robert and Kim Rossow and her treasured granddaughter Lauren Rossow. She will also be remembered by her sister Phyllis (Ron) Prazmark; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Lou was very kind and thoughtful. She was always willing to open her home and her heart to others. Her devotion to her friends was only surpassed by her passion for her family. She will be sorely missed. Although her passing brings much sorrow and sadness, the life she lived was one of love and caring, always showing us to think of others and to love all who come before us. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas More Catholic Church (15 Templebow Road N.E.) on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 10:30 a.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 Mary Lou Rossow, 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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Greg Chambers passed away tragically in a motor-cycle accident on Friday, June 27, 2008 at the age of 43 years.
Greg is survived by his fiancé, Melynn Wiltsie; daughter Blair; sisters, Rhonda Dawson (Gordon) and Norma Chambers; and by his nieces’, Suzanne and Justine. He was predeceased by his parents, Alvin and Rose.
Funeral Services will be held at St. Matthew’s United Church (2039 – 26A Street S.W.) on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Dream Centre, 4510 MacLeod Trail S.W., Calgary, AB T2G 0A4 Telephone: (403) 243-5598.
In living memory of Greg Chambers, 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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Mark Leslie John Noble of Calgary, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the age of 41 years.
Mark had a passion for traveling, visiting foreign lands throughout the world, which saw him, going to over one hundred countries. He most enjoyed the beauty and people found in the Indonesian countries. The happiest day of Mark’s life was the birth of his beloved son, Hadrian. Mark had a love of photography, and also had a passion for fossils, Geology, and was an avid reader. He will be dearly missed and will be remembered as a very kind, open, generous and honourable person.
Mark will be remembered as a loving and devoted father to his two sons, Dexter and Hadrian. He is also survived by his mother Eileen; sister Mary, brother-in-law Robin; and by his Auntie Pam. Mark will be missed by his best friends, Robert Bass and Christopher Logan. He was predeceased by his father John.
A private family Funeral Service was held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Amnesty International in Canada, 312 Laurier Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 1H9 Telephone: (613) 744-7667.
In living memory of Mark Noble, 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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Hilda Christina Jackson of Calgary, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at the age of 85 years.
Hilda was born December 6, 1922 on Oyen, AB and lived her whole life in Calgary. Hilda is the last of six Olson siblings to pass away. Hilda is remembered by her daughter Anna Davis of Calgary and her two grandsons, Matthew Davis and Winston Davis. She was predeceased by her husband Ken in 1978.
Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Agape Hospice, 1302 – 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8 Telephone: (403) 282-6588.
In living memory of Hilda Jackson, 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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Iris Mae Reilly of Calgary passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the age of 88 years. Iris was born on October 5, 1919 in Gem, AB and was raised on the farm and attended Gem School. She married Cleo in 1938 and farmed in the Wintering Hills area near Dorothy, AB. In 1944 they purchased a ranching operation Northwest of Calgary, AB in the Lochend district. This was known as the Sunset Ranch. In 1971 the Sunset Ranch was sold then Cleo and Iris moved to Calgary. During their life in Calgary they purchased a ranch west of Granum, AB which they owned until 1976. Iris was an active member of the Lochend Ladies Club. She played the piano for many local Christmas concerts at the Lochend School and later at Westbrook. Iris was active in healthcare of the ranch animals and other aspects of ranching life while being dedicated to her family. Iris is survived by her four children, Sylvia (Gary) Smith, Vance Reilly, Roger Reilly, and Christine Reilly; eleven grandchildren Joanne (Ken) Kaliel, John (Amy), Shane, Kim, Jackie (John) Issler, Tyler, Dalene (Simon) Swiebs, Mark (Nikki), Dalice, Dustin, Danielle; and twelve great-grandchildren, Alesha, Arlana, Erica, Eve, Mia, Christian, Alexandra, Quinn, Ruby, Brodie, Keaton and Aila. She was predeceased by her husband Cleo Reilly in 1976 and Adam Hergert in 1988. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle, N.W.) on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Graveside Service will be held at the Bassano Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice. Thank you to the Valley Ridge Lodge Staff for their care and support for seven years as well as the Fanning Centre and Brentwood Care Centre. In living memory of Iris Reilly, 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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Mina-Lee passed away from Cancer on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the age of 58 years, she resided in Calgary. Mina-Lee was born on January 21, 1950 in Edmonton, AB where she was raised and attended school. Mina-Lee began her employment with Esso in Edmonton and transferred to Calgary in 1981. She continued her career with Esso until she became an angel. Mina-Lee will be dearly missed by her many friends, in the oil industry. Mina-Lee is survived by her mother, Myrle of Mayerthorpe, AB; her sisters Jeanne of Vancouver, BC, Carol of Whiterock, BC, and Mary-Lynn (Ben) Olde-Heuvel of Rochfort Bridge, AB; her brother Tom (Maureen) of Qualicum, BC; and her sister-in-law Wendy of Edmonton. Mina-Lee also had a special love for her many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her family of friends Gabrielle and Mark Wood and Beryl Colyer, all of Calgary, as well as many other special and treasured friends. Mina-Lee was predeceased by her father Bill, sister Gloria and her brother Russell. A Gathering of her Family and Friends will be held at Mina-Lee’s Home (59 Rockledge Terrace N.W., Calgary, AB) on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life at Evergreen Funeral Chapel (16204 Fort Road, Edmonton, AB) on Saturday, July 5, at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Carewest Sarcee, 3504 Sarcee Road S.W., Calgary, AB T3E 4T4, or to Calgary Health Trust – Palliative Home Care, Suite 800, 11012 MacLeod Trail S.E., Calgary, AB T2J 6A5, Telephone: (403)943-0615, www.thetrust.ca . The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Murphy and her staff for their care and compassion. In living memory of Mina-Lee Harkness, a tree will be planted at FishCreekProvincialPark by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.
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Abram Pauls beloved husband of Margaret of Airdrie, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2008 at the age of 83 years.
Abram enjoyed woodworking, music and leatherwork. He owned and operated his own real estate company Bowmont Realty for over ten years. Abram was known as the official gopher catcher of Airdrie. He also was an artist who was partial to sketching in pencil. His sense of humour came through late in life and was something he enjoyed immensely.
Besides his loving wife Margaret, Abram is lovingly remembered by his daughters and sons-in-law Diana and Rene Ladan of Edmonton, AB; Karen and Rodney Smith of Calgary, AB; Gwen Pauls and Darren Fairman of Calgary, AB; son and daughter-in-law John and Dianna Pauls of Calgary, AB; five grandchildren, Christy (Dave), Nicole, John, Destin and Forest; two great-grandchildren Alex and Marcus. He is survived by his step-mother Helen Pauls of Coaldale, AB; nine brothers and sisters and numerous extended family. Abram was predeceased by his parents Abram Pauls and Katherina Pauls (nee Epp); brother John; brothers-in-law Frank Traber and Henry Regehr.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. 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. A special thanks to the nursing staff and volunteers at Agape Hospice for the loving care given to Abram.
In living memory of Abram Pauls, 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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Mary Elizabeth McNeill passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the Eau Claire Retirement Residence in Calgary, AB.
Mary was born in Northern Ireland in 1913, and married George McNeill in 1934. She moved with her husband and small daughter to Hatfield, England, just before the outbreak of the Second World War and spent many years working at de Havilland Aircraft (later British Aerospace), where she helped build Mosquito fighter-bombers for the Allies during the War. Mary continued to live in Hatfield until she moved to Calgary, AB in 2002.
Mary is survived by her only daughter Elizabeth Munnoch and son-in-law, Keith; four granddaughters, Louise (Marc), Eleanor, Carolyn, and Sandra (Sean); and five great-grandchildren, Gavin, Charlotte, Henry, Alexandra, and Jack. Mary was predeceased by her much loved husband, George in 1986.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (703 Heritage Drive S.W.) on Thursday July 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2 Telephone: 1 (888) 566-5864. www.ab.lung.ca. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Mary McNeill, 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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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Walter Light at the Sarcee Carewest Hospice on Sunday, June 22, 2008 after a lengthy illness at the age of 74 years.
Doug was born on October 1, 1933 in the house his father built in Battleford, Saskatchewan. His father F.G. Light, the son of an early N.W.M.P. Officer was born in the barracks at Fort Battleford. His mother was of the historic Gunn family who trace their ancestry in Western Canada back to the 1700’s through the Selkirk Settlers of Red River. Doug attended Battleford Central School, Battleford Collegiate Institute and Notre Dame College, Wilcox Saskatchewan where he formed a life long friendship with Pere Athol Murray. After leaving school, Doug worked alongside his father at the Lighthouse Service Station and Garage, later becoming partner in the business.
In his childhood, Doug developed a keen interest in the Mounted Police, Fur Traders, Indians and military history of the west. By age seventeen Doug had his own room in the Commanding Officers house at Fort Battleford displaying his historical artifacts.
In 1956 Doug was hired as a curator for the Luxton Museum in Banff. While living in Banff, Doug travelled extensively collecting historical artifacts. Doug and family moved to Calgary in 1966 and he became the curator of the Ethnology Department and later Director of Collections for Glenbow. While with Glenbow he wrote and published “Tattooing Practices of the Cree Indians”. In 1976 Doug joined Parks Canada as Western Director of Historic Sites until his retirement in 1987. During his retirement he continued to be involved with the Buffalo Nations Museum in Banff and the Military Museum in Calgary. He also wrote and published “Footprints in the Dust”, according to some the best account of the North West Rebellion of 1885, telling the story from both perspectives. He then began working on a regimental history of the 22nd Sask. Light Horse. Sadly, he did not live to see this published.
He was an active member of the Lord Selkirk Assoc of Rupert’s Land, Winnipeg, a director of the Battleford N.W. Historical Society, a director of Buffalo Nations Museum in Banff and of the Museum of the Fur Trade, Chardon, Nebraska. He was a member of the Metis Societies of both Saskatchewan and Manitoba, a member of the Military History Society of Manitoba and a member of Notre Dame College Alumni.
The knowledge he had of the RCMP, military history and the Native community is lost forever and his expertise and sense of humour will be missed by his many friends in the collecting fraternity.
Dad’s lifelong passion for hockey and baseball saw him coaching and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s games. Some of his favourite memories were of summers spent at the family cottage on Jackfish Lake with his grandchildren. Doug was a wonderful and caring husband, father and grandfather. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Meriel, son Daryl (Linda) Light; daughters Susan McLeod, Laurie Light and Kathryn Light (Earl Caron). Doug is blessed to have nine wonderful grandchildren, Blake, Brittany, Keith, Courtney, Paul, Holly, Jordyn, Kellen and Danica. Doug is also survived by his brother F. Don Light of Battleford; nephew Fred W. Light; nieces Donna and Patricia and numerous cousins. Doug was predeceased by his parents Fred and Reta Light.
A private Funeral Service will be held at a later date. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Fred Light Museum (Box 40, Battleford, Saskatchewan S0M 0E0) or to the Carewest Sarcee Hospice (3504 – 29th Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta T3E 4T4). The family wishes to thank the very kind and caring staff at Carewest Sarcee Hospice and Dr. Roode.
In living memory of Douglas Light, 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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On Wednesday, June 25, 2008, Pat Fawcett, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family in Calgary, at the age of 71 years.
Besides his loving wife, Margaret, of forty-three years, Pat is also survived by his daughter Lee Werth, his son-in-law Glenn Werth, his granddaughters, Kaja Werth and Shyann Macrae. Pat was predeceased by his mother Emily Fawcett (nee Towkach) in 1997.
“I Can Breathe
A failing body now made glorious,
I breathe freely
The weight of troubles lifted,
I breathe soaring
A lifetime of disappointments forgotten,
I breathe rejoicing
For everything that burdened my being,
I breathe no longer remembering
Just know this: I can breathe”
-Denise Niber
At Pat’s request no service will be held and a private interment will be held at his hometown of Fort Frances, ON. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Pat’s honour may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 – 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email debbies@cancer.ab.ca, or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #204, 2323 – 32nd Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 Telephone: (403) 266-0620, ext. 112, www.diabetes.ca. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nursing staff of Unit 74 of the Rockyview General Hospital for their care and compassion. We are in your debt.
In living memory of Pat Fawcett, 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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