August 31,1942 – July 31, 2008
Dawn Millar beloved wife of Harvey of Calgary passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the age of 65 years.
Besides her loving husband, Harvey, Dawn is survived by her daughter and son-in law, Amanda and John Smith, and their children, Lauren and Michael, Son and daughter-in-law, Ross and Kristina.
Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) on Thursday, August 7, 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 Dawn Millar, 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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February, 20 1920 – July 31, 2009
Georgina Frances Mattson (nee Colebrook) passed away with joy and humour on Friday, July 31, 2009 at the age of 89 years, after a long struggle.
Georgie grew up in Canmore. She lived in Exshaw, Calgary and Westlock. In later years, she settled in Okotoks. Georgie was predeceased by her husband Muff Mattson; sisters, Mavis, Lois, and Doris; brother Bert; and grandson Cory Christopher Sill. She is survived by her son Michael (Linda); and daughter Carol Sill (James K-M); grandchildren, Christina Rose (Daniel) Dickson, Sarah (Murray) McLean, and Kristopher Brooke; and great-grandchildren, Ember, Cora, Lochlan, and Rochelle. Georgie was loving and devoted to her family. She is missed. The family wishes to express gratitude to all at the Southwood Hospice for their deep sensitivity, care and understanding.
Funeral Services will be held at St. Michael’s Anglican Church in Canmore (707 – 7th Street) on Monday, August 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Georgina Mattson, 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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October 12, 1918 – July 31, 2009
Our dear Mom passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2009 with her loving family at her side.
Mom was born October 12, 1918 (Thanksgiving Day) and lived in Sunnyside for eighty years, always by the Bow River. The last ten years were spent at Bow View Manor Nursing Home where she was taken care of with love and kindness and we thank each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts. Mom was a faithful member of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church for forty years attending from 1949. She loved to play hymns on the piano. Her flower garden, filled with petunias, geraniums and sweet peas, were beautiful in the front yard of our family home. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 264 and also the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Mom is survived by her four children, Marilyn (Keith) Brooks, Wendy (Dave) Silbernagel, John and Robert; her grandchildren, Keith Jr., Nancy, Karen Marjorie, Amanda, Stephen, Shannon, Ryan, Kristina, Kevin, Robyn (Mike), Jenna, and Jamie; and also her great grandchildren, Kayley, Caeden, Jayda, Drew, Cammie, Alexander, and Melody. Mom was predeceased by our Dad, Johnnie; her parents Edyth & George Hall; her brother and sister-in-law Ted & Betty Hall; and her grandson Christopher Pfoh. We will miss you Mom but hold you close in our hearts.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Marjorie’s honour may be made directly to The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 2T7, Telephone: (403)205-4455, www.calgaryhumane.ca.
In living memory of Marjorie Pfoh, 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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October 8, 1925 – July 31, 2009
Rod was born in Calgary, the only child of Nancy and Dan Chisholm. He resided in Bowness from 1931 to 1954 where he spent a happy childhood playing hockey, swimming in Bowness Park, fishing in the Bow River and wandering in the surrounding hills. He joined the RCVNR in October of 1942 and was called to active duty in April of 1943. He was proud to have served in the Corvette Navy of the North Atlantic on the HMCS Napanee. Rod married Ruth Thorpe on August 7, 1948, they celebrated their sixtieth anniversary with family last year. Hockey was a great part of Rod’s life. When he no longer played, he spent a great many years organizing, coaching and managing teams in Meadowlark Park and for the Buffalo Hockey Association. A founding member of Pinebrook Golf Club, Rod played for many years, achieving every golfers dream, a hole in one. He greatly enjoyed the company of many friends from the club. Rod retired in 1982 after a thirty-five year employment with General Motors.
Rod will be sadly missed by his wife Ruth; son Dan (Shannon) and their children, Jenny (Stuart) Leckie and Jim; daughter Janeen (Colin) Van Orman and their children, Thomas, Eliza (Nathan) Whitesides, Kate (Dana) Hedquist, Dan, Camilla and Sarah; daughter Liz (Jim) Goertz and their children, Amy and Jack; great-granchildren, Sadie and Rory Leckie; as well as many old and loyal friends.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Monday, August 10, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Calgary Poppy Fund, Royal Canadian Legion & Veteran’s Organizations (#1, 4539 – 6 Street N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 3Z6)
In living memory of Rod Chisholm, 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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June 1, 1935 – July 30, 2009
William John (Jack) Castle was born June 1, 1935 in Edgerton, Alberta. He passed away with his family at his side on Thursday, July 30, 2009, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Jack is best described as the man for the job. When something needed to be fixed, family and friends could rest easy knowing Jack was there. He was a wandering soul always eager to reach his destination. It was for this reason and his love of fishing that Jack retired to La Penita, Mexico, and created his own little paradise.
Jack is survived by his wife Amelia; his step-daughters Adriana, Teresa, and Rubi; his first wife Sharon and their four daughters Diann (Merle), Dona Fox (John), Darlene Herman (Wayne), and Dale (William); his grandchildren Matthew, Ashley, Katharine, Nicole, Alannah, Harrison, Zachary, Moncerrat, Fatima, and Mia; brother Val Castle (Sandra); and sister Pat Beach (Bob). Jack is predeceased by his second wife Lois; his sister Betty; and his parents William and Helen Castle.
A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W), today, August 5, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. You may forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Special thanks to Carol Boyer of Home Care, Dr. B. Hemmelgarn, and Nurse Eric.
In living memory of Jack Castle, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park, Airdrie by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.
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November 23, 1914 – July 30, 2009
Alfred (Alf) Lye of Calgary passed away peacefully and with dignity on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the age of 94 years.
Dad was born in Winnipeg and moved to London, England as an infant, returning to Winnipeg in 1921 where he lived until moving to Calgary in 2008. He was employed by Ashdown Hardware for thirty-one years prior to forming his own company Comair. Dad was an avid roller skater and square dancer until age 90 when he moved to Sturgeon Creek Retirement Residence. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Alf is survived by his son Allan and Joyce of Calgary; and daughter Janet and Rick Kelly of St. Albert, AB. He is also beloved papa to Alana (Kevin) Toffey of Victoria, BC and Jamie (Heather) of Calgary; great-grandpa to Megan and Ashlynn Lye and Kayla and Jayden Toffey; and step-grandpa to Laura Kelly. He was predeceased in 1991 by Gertie, his wife of nearly fifty years, three sisters, and a brother.
A Celebration of Alf’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Graveside Service will be held at Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Winnipeg, MB at a later date. 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 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email donorservices@cancer.ab.ca. The family would like to thank his caregivers at the Beverly Care Centre.
In living memory of Alfred Lye, 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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June 4, 1922 – July 30, 2009
Gordon Buchwald, beloved husband of Grace Buchwald of Calgary, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the age of 87 years.
Gordon was born on June 4, 1922 in Standard, AB. He served in the RCAF from 1940 – 1945 as a Radar Technician. Gordon was a University of Alberta Pharmacy graduate, after returning from overseas. He joined Eatons as a Pharmacist in Edmonton and served in many management positions in Edmonton, Medicine Hat and Calgary. Gordon was a King Scout, and later a scout leader in the Edmonton area. He was also a keen fisherman, camper, photographer, traveller, and loved to build toys for his grandchildren.
Gordon is survived by his loving wife Grace; son David (Guadalupe) Buchwald; daughters, Brenda (Dave) Slack, and Jean Olson; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his brother Glen Buchwald. He was predeceased by his brother Bredhal; first wife Eileen; and sister Ella.
Funeral Services will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church (924 Heritage Drive S.W.) on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice.
In living memory of Gordon Buchwald, 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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November 22, 2005 – July 30, 2009
Our beautiful princess Adria was taken from us suddenly on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the age of 3 years.
Adria brought love and light into our world and to all those she met. She taught us the meaning of unconditional love, pure delight and unspeakable happiness. Adria loved the simple things in life – dandelions, bike rides, hugs and kisses, being a big sister, and princesses Our sweet baby girl is now an eternal princess angel, sent to heaven to watch over us all.
Adria will be lovingly remembered by her parents Garth and Alana Bates; sister Calie Bates; grandparents, Neil and Diane Bates, Barry and Joan Jackson; aunts and uncles, Damon and Lisa Grover, Ryan and Angie Smith; cousins, Brayden and Reese Grover; great-grandmothers, Mildred Bates, Ida Cruise, Elsie Jackson, and Catherine Rogers.
A Celebration of Adria’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Christ Church Cemetery in Millarville, AB Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Ronald McDonald House Calgary, 1921 – 28 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T3E 2H1 Telephone: (403) 240-3000, www.rmhcalgary.org.
In living memory of Adria Bates, 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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February 24, 1920 – July 30, 2009
John Rajko, beloved father and father in-law of Marta and John Toltesi, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 30, 2009 at the age of 89 years.
John was born in Bicske, Hungary. He married the love of his life Ili on April 5, 1945. He worked as Chief Accountant for a national company until he immigrated to Canada with his wife and young daughter during the Hungarian Uprising in 1956. He joined the staff of the Planning Department of the City of Calgary on February 12, 1957, initially taking the position of Draftsman, followed by positions as Technical Assistant and Engineering Assistant. He received numerous commendations based on his high quality performance. In 1975 John took on an administrative position. In 1978 he was promoted to Administrative Accountant and in 1985 he retired after twenty-eight years of faithful service. John was a friendly, conscientious, dedicated and hard working individual. He was highly respected and well liked by his co-workers. John and Ili were happily married for fifty-five years and enjoyed travelling to various destinations throughout the world. Their favourite vacation spot was Hawaii where they holidayed yearly for twenty-six years, creating many cherished memories. His family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the greatest source of pride and joy in his life. They never failed to elicit a big smile and a kind word from Api. For the past nine years, Totus Tuus Rosary Makers Association was blessed to have John as a most devoted and dedicated member. We will never forget his gentleness, quiet faithfulness, unbounded generosity and his unconditional love. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.
Besides his loving daughter and son in-law, John is remembered by his granddaughter Lisa (Steven); grandson Christopher (Christa); great-grandchildren, Natalie and Alex; his best friend of many years Sandor (Duca) Jaszay, all of Calgary; and nephews, Julius and Peter Rajko and their families in Hungary. John was predeceased by his beloved wife Ili, his parents Julius and Franciska and his older brother Julius.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (10827 – 24th Street S.W.) on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (10827 – 24th Street S.W.) on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of John Rajko, 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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November 2, 1919 – July 30, 2009
Hazel MacFarlane of Calgary passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the age of 89 years after a courageous battle with cancer.
Hazel was born and raised in Nokomis, Saskatchewan. After completing high school in 1937, Hazel went off to business college in Regina. During the war years, she was with the Bank of Commerce first in Nokomis, then in Humboldt, Biggar and Eston. She went back to Regina and worked as a secretary at Toronto General Trusts until she left to join Simpsons in 1948. Following her retirement from Simpsons in 1981, there was more time for golfing, supporting her beloved “Riders” and travelling to many places around the world. In the fall of 2003, Hazel moved to Calgary to be closer to her family.
She is survived by her “lucky seven” nieces and nephews: Don (Sally) Rae, Doug Rae, Kevin (Barbara) MacFarlane, Dave (Donna) Rae, Bill (Barb) MacFarlane, Cathie (Tom) Gould and Deb (Don) Foley, as well as many beloved grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Frances MacFarlane.
Hazel was predeceased by her parents, William and Fannie MacFarlane of Nokomis, to whom she was the youngest daughter, as well as her sisters, Anne, Marion, Jessie and Gladys, her brother Donald, and her nephew, Bill Strachan.
The family would like to thank the caring staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, the Palliative Home Care Team and the Southwood Hospice.
A Celebration of Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Please forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Committal to follow at a later date in Nokomis, Saskatchewan. 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 Hazel MacFarlane, 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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