Leon Joseph Croteau, beloved husband of Odellia (nee Heisler) of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the age of 84 years.
Leon is survived by his loving wife, Del; his sons, Garry and Bernard (Wendy Eastgaard); his daughters, Debra and Judy Lynn; his sisters, Florilda, of Pontiex, SK, RoseAlma, of Swift Current, SK and Roseanna, of Prince George, BC. Leon also leaves behind his five loving grandchildren; John Croteau, Robert Armstrong, Amanda Armstrong, Keaton Eastgaard-Croteau, Maddison Eastgaard-Croteau; and three great grandchildren, Keiya Raine, Damien Robert, and Channelle Annette; numerous sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, and many nieces and nephews.
Leon was predeceased by his father, Gideon Croteau; his mother, Amanda (nee Boulet) Croteau; brothers, Gerard, Louis and Hirmidas; sisters, Anna, Margaret, Matilda, Ernestine, Rosilda, and Leontine.
Funeral Services will be celebrated at Holy Name Catholic Church (2223 – 34th Street S.W.) on Saturday, January 3, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Leon Croteau, 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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Bob Mack, beloved husband of Judy, passed away on December 29, 2008 at the age of 66 years.
Private Funeral Services were held. Special thanks are extended to Vicki, Hanif and the palliative Home Care Team. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email donorservices@cancer.ab.ca or to the Canadian Red Cross Society, Southern Alberta Region, 2nd Floor, 1305 – 11st Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T3C 3P6, Telephone: (403) 541-6100, www.redcross.ca .
In living memory of Bob Mack, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E. Telephone: (403) 248-8585.
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Abdul Mawji passed away peacefully at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, AB on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at the age of 69 years.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years Zarina, his son and daughter-in-law, Nick (Heidi); daughter and son-in-law, Noor (Ashif); and his 4 grandchildren Jenna, Simone, Jordan, and Eden. Abdul will greatly missed by his wealth of family and friends.
Abdul enjoyed a long and lucrative career (35 years) in the insurance industry. Successfully owning his own brokerage.
Funeral Services will be held at the Ismaili Jamat Khana & Centre (4623 – 11th Street N.E.) at 12:00 noon on Friday, January 2, 2009. Graveside Service to follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace (Hwy # 1 East at Garden Road). Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Abdul Mawji, 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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Harvey Viner passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2008, at the Rockyview Hospital at the age of 81 years.
Harvey was the dearly beloved husband of Frances (Bleviss) and they were fortunate to have shared fifty-four years together; loving and devoted father, father-in-law and grandfather to Les and Wendy Viner (Jonathan, Michael, Daniel, Joshua) and Sid and Cheryl Viner (Rebecca, Benny and Eliana). Harvey was the brother and brother-in-law to Dave and Evelyn Viner, and cherished uncle to many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Harvey was predeceased by his beloved son Gary Nathan Viner; parents Albert and Bertha Viner; father-in-law and mother-in-law Jack and Annie Bleviss, and brother and sister-in-law Allan and Belle Viner.
Harvey was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and after finishing the first year of Engineering in University, went on to work in the family general store in Wynyard, SK. before moving to Calgary as a young man where he entered the retail fur industry with his brother, Dave. Harvey was a respected co-owner and operator of Renfrew Furs, Ladies and Men’s Wear. Over his career, Harvey received many awards for marketing and advertising. He was a proud member of the Better Business Bureau, Fur Council of Canada and Calgary Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was a longstanding member of the Beth Tzedec Synagogue, B’nai Brith in his early years and Eau Claire YMCA. Honesty and integrity were hallmarks of his life. He was known for humility, modesty and his kind, gentle and considerate manner. He had a gift for bringing out the best in others.
Funeral Services will be held at the Beth Tzedec Synagogue, (1325 Glenmore Trail S.W.) today, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. Graveside Service to follow at the Jewish Cemetery (30th Avenue & Erlton Street S.W.). If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Harvey and Fran Viner Endowment for Paediatric Research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Telephone: 1-888-432-7398 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Family wish to thank the nurses and staff at Rockyview Hospital units 81 and 74, and Dr’s Thorson, Burns, Schrag and Sporina for their excellent care.
Arrangements in care of the CHEVRA KADISHA OF CALGARY. Telephone: 244-4717.
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Jean Frances Kramer, a life-long resident of Calgary, succumbed to her ailments on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at the Dr. Vernon Fanning Center.
She was born on July 31, 1939 in Carmangay, Alberta and after completing her schooling at St. Mary’s Girls School in Calgary, she completed her studies in nursing care. She worked in health care for many years, particularly enjoying the time she spent at Carter Place, providing care to the residents there. In addition to her family, her great loves were her association with St. Francis Parish Church in downtown Calgary and her relationship with Sisters of Loretto, a religious community founded in the United States. She volunteered for many years at St. Francis Church, providing pastoral care and bringing communion to senior citizens and helping them secure help for their various needs. She became a co-member of the Loretto Community in 1977 and as a member of Loretto, helped to extend their mission through her own work with the poor, handicapped and elderly. Jean’s life was one of simplicity – she gave food to the hungry, clothes to the poor, nourishment to strangers, visited the lonely and because of her great faith, is now enjoying the fruits of her labour. Well done, good and faithful servant!
She is survived by her mother Ottilie; her twin brother, John; her sister, Dorothy; her best friend and sister-in-law Jean Kramer; as well as her nieces and nephews, Allan, Deanna, Peter, Matthew, Keith and Chelsea. She was predeceased by both her father, Frank and her brother Donald Kramer in 2007.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (211 – 6th Ave. S.E.) on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. A special thanks to the staff at Dr. Vernon Fanning 3 West for their care and compassion.
In living memory of Jean Kramer, 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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John Tatoulis passed away peacefully surrounded by his four children on Sunday December 28, 2008 at the age of 67 years.
John was born in Kastri, Greece to Pete and Vicky Tatoulis and was one of eight children. He first came to Canada in the mid 1960’s then returned to Greece and married Erasmia Tatoulis before coming back in 1973. John went on to have four children and eventually settled in Drumheller, AB where he owned a restaurant for 15 years. He was always friendly, kind and generous to all he met and most especially his children. Family was the most important thing to him and he will always be remembered by them for the warm hearted, loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle that he was. John spent the last part of his life confined by dementia and although we feel the pain of his passing we are comforted by the knowledge that he has moved on to a greater place where he is finally free. We love you Dad and we know you will be watching over us from your beautiful home in the sky until one day when we will meet again.
John is survived by his four children Vicky, Helen (Bob), Pete, and Steve. He had five beautiful grandchildren Paytan, Parker, Jaxon, Seth and Mariah. He is also survived by his brothers George, Nick, and Gus and his sisters Kathy, Kiki, and Toula as well as a large extended family that will all miss him dearly. He was predeceased by his oldest brother, Tom.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at Saint Demetrois Greek Orthodox Church (1 Tamarac Crescent S.W.) on Thursday January 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at Saint Demetrois Greek Orthodox Church on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of John Tatoulis, 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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Victoria (Vicki) Arienzale passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the age of 56 years.
Vicki was born on February 27, 1952 in Sepino Campobasso, Italy and immigrated to Calgary in 1956 at the age of four. Vicki started her career in human resources at Shaw Pipe where she worked for nineteen years before moving to Colt Engineering in March 2007.
Vicki is survived by her loving daughters, Tammy Suitor, and Kerri White; four grandchildren, Taylor, Lauralee, Ashley, and Samantha; sisters, Cristina (Frank) Brisinda, Anna (Joe) Fark, and Maria Beston. Vicki was predeceased by her parents, Biagio and Filomena; sister Gina; and two infant brothers.
Funeral Services will be held at First Alliance Church (12345 – 40th Street S.E.) on Saturday, January 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Victoria Arienzale, 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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Henry Schmidt of Cochrane, AB passed away into the presence of his Saviour and Lord on December 28, 2008, at the age of 73 years.
Henry was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1948 at the age of 13. In 1958 he entered the teaching profession and taught for the Calgary Board of Education until his retirement in 1993. Coming out of retirement in 1996, he and his wife spent a year in Vienna, Austria, teaching at the Vienna Christian School. Shortly after their return, he was diagnosed with a rare disease known as amyloidosis. Recently he was diagnosed with cancer, to which he succumbed peacefully with his wife and children around him. Henry was known for his quiet, gentle manner, his wit and humour, his giving heart, and his tremendous love for God.
Henry leaves to mourn his loving wife of forty-four years, Marion; daughter Heather and her husband Sean Morin; son Darren and his wife Cara; and grandchildren Matthew, Aimee, and Jeremy; brother Len and his wife Helen; sister Frieda and her husband Jake Neufeld, and sister Lilly Polnau; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Cochrane Funeral Home (369 Railway Street, Cochrane, Alberta) on Thursday, January 1, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. A private family graveside service will be held at Cochrane Cemetery. Memorial Services will be held at Cochrane Alliance Church (902 Glenbow Drive, Cochrane, AB) on Friday, January 2, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, in Henry’s memory, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Samaritan’s Purse – Canada, 20 Hopewell Way N.E., Calgary, AB T3J 5H5 Telephone 1 (800) 303-1269, www.samaritanpurse.ca. The family wishes to thank all the staff at the Sheldon Chumir Hemodialysis clinic and Unit 37 at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.
In living memory of Henry Schmidt, 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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Bruce Nixon Berry of Calgary passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the age of 60 years after a courageous battle with cancer. Bruce was born July 29, 1948 in Caledonia, Ontario. He graduated from the University of Guelph with a BSc (ENG). Bruce worked for many years with Petro Canada throughout the world. Bruce is survived by his children, Mark (Carolyn), Lori (Cam), Katie and Jason all of Calgary; sister, Susan (Tom) Kelly, of Kaleden, BC; and brother, Donald (Michelle) Berry, of Parry Sound, ON; as well as several nieces and nephews. Bruce is also fondly remembered by Darlene Berry. He was predeceased by his sister Nancy. A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 2:00 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 Bruce Berry, 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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May passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre on Wednesday, December 24, 2008. She was born in Winnipeg, MB on May 8, 1910 to the late Robert Taylor Anderson and Florence McNeil Anderson she grew up in Winnipeg as well as Saskatoon. Following graduation from Central Normal School, Winnipeg’s largest training school at the time, she married Andrew Young in 1937. They resided in Regina prior to moving to Calgary in 1942 and raised their family on Riverdale Avenue. May was a long time volunteer with The Red Cross as well as a strong supporter of her children and grand-children through many horse related activities including braiding many a mane and tail before a horse show. May will be sadly missed by her loving family; son Robert Young (Kathy); daughter Sandra Tidswell; seven grandchildren Tracy Thorbjornsen (Garry), Jason Young, Robin Tidswell (Bonnie), Graham Young (Melissa), Shannon Young (Tom O’Leary), Jonathon Young, Samantha Young; eight great-grandchildren Casey, Randi, Mia, Maya, Claire, Michael, Payton, and Holden; as well as by her special friend, Laura Young. May was predeceased by her husband in 1988 and her son-in-law, Howard Tidswell in 1983. We would like to express our gratitude to all the staff at Bethany Care Centre (Sunshine Point) for the wonderful care May received over the last few years. Special thanks to Rolita Tang for her compassionate attention to Mom’s needs. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to S.T.A.R.S. (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society), Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 8M7 Telephone: (403) 295-1811, www.stars.ca. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Marion Young, 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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