Jessie who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, passed away peacefully in Calgary on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in her 81st year with family by her side. Jessie has gone to be with Hector, her loving husband of 60 years who predeceased her in Dec 2008. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Bob (Bobbie), Graham, Craig (Sandy), Don (Laurie); her grandchildren Corina (Nick) Jackson, Justin, Kyle, Cody, Christy, Hayley, Shannon and Steven Babonau and Jennifer and Andrew Thompson; her great-grandsons Tayler, Tanner and Chase Jackson and Dylan Thompson; extended family in Montreal and Calgary and numerous relatives in Scotland, including surviving siblings John, George, Duncan and Eleanor and their families. The family would like to thank special friends for their support and assistance during the past few months and appreciation and thanks to the dedicated caregivers and nurses at Level 7 Memory Lane Bethany Centre for their compassion and care of Jessie. A Celebration of Jessie’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . To commemorate Jessie’s love of children, if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, 2888 Shaganappi Trail N.W., Calgary, AB T3B 6A8, Telephone: (403) 955-8818. In living memory of Jessie Babonau, 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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Joanne Jones passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2009 at the Chinook Care Hospice, the age of 83 years.
Joanne was born and raised in Carman, Manitoba, graduated in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto and lived briefly in Ponoka before moving to Calgary. Joanne was blessed with the special friendship of Myrna Quinn which greatly enriched her life.
She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Dennis; one daughter, Kathryn (Lyle) Fanter of St. Albert; two sons, Ross (Sandra) of Calgary and Ken (Alison) of Ottawa; six grandchildren, Todd and Jessica Fanter, Steven and Laura Jones, and Sean and Stephanie Jones; a brother, Donald Bennett of Vancouver, and a twin sister, Ellen (Walter) Derksen of Edmonton. She was predeceased by her brother Howard Bennett of Carman.
Celebration of Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Our appreciation to the staff and volunteers at the Hospice for the excellent care and companionship Joanne received while in their care. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Chinook Hospice, 1261 Glenmore Trail S.W., Calgary AB T2V 4Y8, Telephone: (403 258-0040).
In living memory of Joanne Jones, 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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It is with sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Christine Fewster on Friday, February 27, 2009 at the age of 64 years.
Sadness; because we have lost a much loved member of our family. Joy; because Christine is no longer bound by the challenges of her recent illness. Christine was born and raised in Vienna, Austria and immigrated to Canada in 1958. Christine had a long and respected career as a teacher, psychologist and volunteer. She was a devoted wife to Keith and will be dearly missed by her siblings, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Christine’s honour directly to the A.L.S. Society of Alberta (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Suite 400, 320 – 23 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2S 0J2, www.alsab.ca . Christine’s family would like to express their deep gratitude to the A.L.S. Society, all the medical staff at the Foothills Hospital and CHR Home Care for their support during this difficult time. In living memory of Christine Fewster, 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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Barbara passed away at the Sarcee Hospice at the age of 78 years. Barb was born in Calgary. She married Robert Gerald Hilchie on November 18, 1950. She enjoyed camping, hiking, swimming, skiing, gardening, sewing, ceramics and square dancing. She always had dogs as companions. In her later years she especially enjoyed her dogs, Sophie, Buddy and Marcie, many of whom excelled in obedience, tracking and other awards. She was one of the original cashiers at the Brentwood Co-op, working there until she retired. Barb is survived by her four sons, William (Vicki), Gerald (Carol), James, and Thomas (Joyce); and her grandchildren, Adrian, Greg, Duncan, Jillian, Alana, Kimberly, Erin and Lisa. She is also survived by her brother Martin (Kathy) Lundmark and her sister Margo (Don) Friesen. Barb was predeceased by her husband Robert and her parents Nils and Helga Lundmark. “We were not pioneers ourselves, but we journeyed over old trails that were new to us, and with hearts open. Who shall distinguish?” J. Monroe Thorington, The Glittering Mountains of Canada A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Barb’s honour may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #204, 2323 – 32nd Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 Telephone: (403) 266-0620, ext. 112, www.diabetes.ca or 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 would like to thank the staff in the neurology wing 112 at the Foothills Medical Centre for their care for Barb over the last several months. In living memory of Barbara Hilchie, 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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Elizabeth Violet George of Calgary passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009 at the age of 88 years.
Elizabeth was born February 28, 1920 in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan and raised in Regina. Elizabeth enjoyed a long career with the Alberta Provincial Government as a social worker. She dedicated her life to the care of children, serving as president of Child Find of Alberta and Canada. Elizabeth was also president of Sien Lok Society and volunteered many hours for the Arthritis Society. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great and great-great-grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew her.
Elizabeth is survived by her son, Norman (Arleen) Patrick of Regina, SK. and Daughters, Emilie (Allan) Onagi of Calgary, AB. and Sharon (J.R.) Vanchu of Seattle, WA; as well as six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by her sisters, Dorothy Harrison of Regina and Helen Kormylo of Calgary; niece Jo-Anne Kormylo and great niece Andrea Kormylo. She was predeceased by her brother, Michael Young.
A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Child Find Alberta (3751 – 21 Street NE Telephone: 403-270-3463)
In living memory of Elizabeth George, 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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Norma May Friesz, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the age of 64 years following a brief battle with pneumonia.
Norma was born in Trochu, AB and grew up on the family farm. Norma married Norm on July 28, 1972 and raised their three children in Calgary. She liked dancing, playing cards and board games. Norma was an avid fan of all sports and especially liked watching curling and her grandsons’ hockey. She enjoyed doing cross stitch, crossword puzzles, reading, camping and cruising. Her four grandsons and one granddaughter were priceless to her.
Norma is survived by her loving husband Norm; daughters and sons-in-law, Lana and Craig Stewart, Amber and Greg Abbott; son Rhett; five grandchildren, Garrett, Ewan, Bram, Griffin, and Ainslee.
A Celebration of Norma’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 2:30p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Norma survived her battle with cancer in 2007 with the help of the staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.
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. The family would like to thank the ER and ICU at the Peter Lougheed Centre for their care and efforts.
In living memory of Norma Friesz, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park, Airdrie by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.
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Betty passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at the age of 82, after a long struggle with her heart condition. She is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Aurel, son, Dwayne Buta of Calgary, granddaughter, Jania (Chris) Craddock, grandson, Travis Teare (both of Edmonton), son-in-law, Tony (Jennifer) Teare of Canmore, sister, Avis Hunt of Lethbridge, and sister, Alice McClure, of White Rock. She was predeceased by her daughter, Terrie, in 2004, her parents and four sisters.
The family wishes to extend thanks to all the staff of Units 94 ICU and 91 of the Foothills Hospital who gave Betty the best possible and compassionate care.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In lieu of Flowers, please just give a hug to someone you love.
In living memory of Betty Buta, 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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Laszlo Hovany, beloved husband of Margaret A. Hovany, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009 at the age of 85 years, after a lengthy illness.
Laszlo was born, raised and educated in Pecs and Budapest, Hungary. He took four years at the Mechanical Technological School and then took two and half years at Mechanical Engineering in Budapest, Hungary. On May 14, 1957, Laszlo immigrated to Canada. He married Margaret in 1958 and was employed by Canadian Stratigraphic Services Ltd from 1957 to 1980 and joined the Union Oil of Canada until 1990, when he retired as a draftsman. Laszlo enjoyed music, crafts, arts, carpentry, gardening, fishing and authoring. He was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church from 1981 to 2009.
Besides his loving wife and friend, Margaret, Laszlo is also survived by his half brother Gyozo Hovany (Katy, Tom and Balazs) of Budapest, Hungary; nieces, Maria (Miklos) Kossanyi of Cleveland, OH, and Sophia (Eugen) Etlin of Switzerland; as well as numerous in-laws, relatives and friends in Budapest, Hungary and Calgary. Laszlo was predeceased by his mother Ilona Lukacs; father Gyozo Hovany; aunts, Margit, Nora, Laszlo Lukacs, all of Pecs and Debrecen, Hungary.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at St. Luke’s Catholic Church (Corner of Northmount Drive & Northland Drive N.W.) on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke’s Catholic Church (Corner of Northmount Drive & Northland Drive N.W.) on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 10:30 a.m Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
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 Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca, or the St. Luke’s Renovation and Expansion Project, Continuing our Legacy, c/o St. Luke’s Church, 1566 Northmount Drive N.W., Calgary, AB T2L 0G6.
Family would like to thank the dedicated staff of Unit 72 at the Foothills Medical Centre for their professionalism and compassionate hard work in making the last four weeks and two days of Laszlo’s life as comfortable as possible.
In living memory of Laszlo Hovany, 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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Thomas Henry Maxwell, beloved husband of Marguerite Maxwell of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2009. After a long and fearless battle with cancer, he left this world at 81 years young.
Tom was born and raised in Jasper, AB and lived for several years on the family farm in Ireland. He met the love of his life, Marguerite Frederickson, in Jasper and they recently celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary. Tom, Marg and their three children, Shannon, Linda and Tom, lived in Saskatchewan for many years and later settled in Calgary. Tom achieved much success in his career in the pharmaceutical industry but his one burning desire to get a hole-in-one on the Shawnee Golf Course eluded him! Tom and Marg created many happy memories with their friends during their trips to Hawaii and Arizona and family gatherings in Victoria.
Tom will also be remembered for his sense of humour, his heartwarming smile, his Irish charm, his positive attitude, his love and pride of his family, and his warrior attitude in the face of many health issues over the past few years. Nobody could tell a better story than Tom. Memories of his youthful escapades growing up in Jasper and Ireland will long be remembered by family and friends.
Tom would tell you that the most important thing in life is family. He was much loved and will be ever remembered by his children, Shannon (Dan) Chisholm, Linda (John) Mannix, Thomas Maxwell; grandchildren, Jenny (Stuart) Leckie, Jim Chisholm, David (Noer) Mannix, Tom and Danny Mannix, Amanda, Delaney and Chase Maxwell; and his most beloved great-grandchildren, Sadie and Rory Leckie. His sister, Doreen Ruddy and her family in Victoria, will keep him in their hearts. Tom was predeceased by his beloved brother Jim who died in WWII.
A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. 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. Tom’s family wishes to express their deep gratitude to Dr. Brian Pedersen, Dr. Bland and to the wonderfully kind and compassionate staff at the Southwood Hospice. A special thank you to his angel on earth, Chris.
In living memory of Tom Maxwell, 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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Ken Cornelssen, beloved husband of fifty-five years to Georgina (Jo) of Airdrie, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the age of 85 years.
Ken is survived by his daughters, Christine (Omar) Giroux, Sandra (Bryan) Lumsden; two grandchildren, Tana and Marshall Giroux; sister Yvonne Howard. Ken was predeceased by his two brothers Peter and Earl.
A private Service will be held for family. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Ken Cornelssen, 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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