July 5, 1944 – December 31, 2009
It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Sylvia on New Year’s Eve 2009 at the age of sixty-five years.
Sylvia will be lovingly remembered by her long-time companion Jake; sisters, Rachel and Grace; and her brothers, Gilbert and Errol; sons, Avery, Jack, Harley and Shawn; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and also her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed for her great sense of humour and “I love you, sweetheart”.
Sylvia is also survived by the Waterchief, Peacemaker, Young, Brass, Blackhorse, McMaster, White Eagle, Olds, Smith, Right Hand, Turning Robe, Red Gun, Ayoungman, and Spring Chief families. She was predeceased by Jack Kipp; her parents Mike and Elizabeth Peacemaker and Louise Young; sisters, Rita Brass and Connie Young; and brothers, Homer, Michael and Harvey Peacemaker; and Baby John. The family would like to apologize if we have missed anyone. The family would also like to thank the attending nurses at the Peter Lougheed Centre.
Traditional Wake Services will be held at the Siksika Community Centre (Siksika Nation, AB) on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Siksika Community Centre (Siksika Nation, AB) on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Paul Little Walker Cemetery. Following the service, the family would like to invite all for a feast back at the Community Centre. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Sylvia Water Chief, a tree will be planted at Siksika Nation by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E. Telephone: (403) 248-8585.
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May 9, 1918 – December 31, 2009
Esther Petra Azpiazu of Calgary, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at the age of 91 years.
Esther is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Martin and Teresa, and her daughter Cristina. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Agustin (Claire), Mercedes, Inaki and Tomas, her sister Nelly and her brother Hugo. She was predeceased by her loving husband Nicolas.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W.), on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 2:30p.m. You may forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to a charity of your choice.
In living memory of Esther Azpiazu, 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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August 14, 1950 – December 31, 2009
It is with broken hearts that we announce Jill’s passing after a five-year battle against breast cancer.
The dignity, grace, and tenacity with which Jill fought her illness was an extension of the same spirit with which she lived her life. She has been an inspiration and support to her husband of thirty-four years David, children Rebecca, Vanessa and Benjamin, friends in Canada and England, former colleagues, and the many people whom she encountered on her journey. Jill’s legacy will continue in her children, who Jill nurtured and encouraged to live lives marked by the compassion and adventure that she modeled.
Jill was born in Northampton, England, where she trained as a registered nurse before moving to Canada with David in 1977. Jill and David settled in Calgary, AB, where Jill worked as a nurse for the next twenty years. She embodied the selfless nature of her career, and even in her illness, family and friends encountered the generosity of her time, attention and care. Along with the endless love invested into her family, Jill found joy in the award winning garden that she built with David.
Jill is survived by her extended family in England – sisters Linda (Bob) and Anita (John), father-in-law Roger, brother-in-law Dennis (Sue), sisters-in-law Catriona (Mick) and Nikki, nieces Hayley (Phil), Jessica, Hollie, Harriet, Emily, Samantha, Georgina and Alexandra, nephews Christian, Lawrence and Joseph, great-niece Mya, and great-nephews Jamie and Luke. Jill was predeceased by her parents (Robert and Iris) and her mother-in-law Joan. Jill and David built an extended “family” in their adopted home in Canada and have shared their life in Calgary with dear friends Pat and Richard and their children Ruth (Graham), Jamie and Tom.
Jill’s family would like to thank the staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Clinic and Agapé Hospice, who gave her strength when it was time to fight, and then gave her peace when it was time to let go. A special thank you goes to Jill’s team at the Tom Baker – Debbie Reinheimer, Dr. Alexander Patterson, Dr. Leslie Coulter, Dr. Tara Pickering and Dr. Linda Fong. Jill found support in B.E.S.T, her support group at the Tom Baker, who will miss the “Jill flair”, and the “Boosem Buddies” Support Group at Deer Park United Church.
Funeral Services will be held at Deer Park United Church (77 Deer Point Road S.E.) on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Agapé Hospice, 1302 – 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8 Telephone: (403) 282-6588.
In living memory of Jill Hasdell, 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 1, 1918 – December 31, 2009
Winnifred M. Kaiser of Calgary passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009 in the Sarcee Transition Unit, at the age of 91 years.
She was born at home on 12th Ave. S.W. and lived in Calgary most of her life, with the exception of a few years in Kamloops, B.C. Following high school, she attended business college, after which she worked at Calgary Power off and on for many years.
Winn is survived by her brother Clifford and his wife Helen; one sister-in-law Dorothy; her husband Roy; daughter Chris; and three sons, Michael (Martha), Robert (Linda) and Donald (Cristina); as well as five grandchildren, Susan, Lisa, Sarah, Evan and Lauren; three great-grandchildren, Alice, Nolan and Gavin; and several nieces and nephews. Winn was predeceased by her parents, Christina and Marmaduke Storey; her sister Muriel; four brothers, Dennis, Thomas, John and Geoffrey; as well as her first husband, Jack Marriott. The family would like to thank the staff at the Sarcee Transition Unit for their care during Winn’s stay there. A special thank you to her friend Brenda Horen, who has steadfastly visited Winn on a weekly basis for many years, wherever she happened to be living.
A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 12010 Jasper Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB T5K 0P3, Telephone: (780)488-4871.
In living memory of Winn Kaiser, 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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September 7 1947 – December 30, 2009
Jean-Guy G. Raymond of Calgary passed away in Sudbury, ON on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the age of 62 years.
Jean-Guy is survived by his children, Barbara and Mark Plettell, Monique Raymond, Tina Raymond, and John Paul Raymond; and twelve grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother Reina Raymond; two sisters, Lorraine and Robert Lauzon, Diane and John Katsikis and their families. He was predeceased by his father Georges Raymond.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) on Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Jean-Guy Raymond, 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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July 13, 1945 – December 30, 2009
It is with greatest sadness to say that Clare Stewart Gillespie passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, after a lengthy illness, with his wife Barbara by his side.
Clare was born on July 13, 1945 in Lethbridge and raised on his parents’ farm in Enchant. He attended school in Enchant and Lethbridge. Clare worked for farmers in the Enchant and Lomond areas. He also enjoyed playing baseball and hockey. Clare started driving trucks and soon that became his passion and the cab of his truck was his second home, logging over five million miles. When he wasn’t out on the highway, Clare enjoyed RVing (camping) and socializing with his family and friends. He loved country music, especially the oldies, and spent many hours listening to them while holding his four legged companion, Jackson.
Clare will be sadly missed by his wife of thirty-one years Barbara; daughter Cindy (Travis) Ramsfield and their children, Brianna, Jordan and Carter; his daughter Kim (Andy) Holdaway and their children, Courtney and Cody; and his son Robert and his children, Tyler, Chase, Kyla, and Brody. He is also survived by his sisters, Leona, Joyce (Les) and Carol (Barry); brother Garry (Brenda); and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Clare was predeceased by his parents Charles and Esther Gillespie; sisters, Karen and Myrna; and brother-in-law Clifford Styles.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes 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.
In living memory of Clare Gillespie, 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, 1944 – December 30, 2009
Ted Shaver, beloved husband of Gail Copithorne-Shaver, father of John-Michael (Jim) Shaver, and former husband of Theresa Shaver, passed away on December 30, 2009 at the age of 65 years.
Along with his wife Gail, he enjoyed dancing, and playing duplicate bridge with the Parkdale Nifty Fifties, and other clubs. He appreciated the Over Eaters Anonymous affiliations in Vancouver. Ted was an accountant in Vancouver and Calgary for Grant Thornton, for Duerholt Accounting Services in Calgary, and having his own small personal client base.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. David’s United Church (3303 Capitol Hill Cres. N.W.) on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. You may forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433 or Agapé Hospice, 1302 – 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8 Telephone: (403) 282-6588.
McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel Telephone: (403) 241-0044.
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January 31, 1975 – December 30, 2009
Michelle was tragically taken from us doing what she loved, reporting for her newspaper on a brand-new assignment: the valiant efforts of Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. Recently arrived in Kandahar – and determined to capture the real story of life in Afghanistan for both military and civilians – she was suddenly, unbelievably, torn from us along with four Canadian soldiers on December 30, 2009.
Her fiancé, Michael Louie and his parents; her parents, Art and Sandra Lang; brother Cameron and fiancée Sandra Benavides and her parents; Granddad Art and her aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and many friends and colleagues will mourn and miss her dearly.
Michelle was born in Vancouver early in the morning of January 31, 1975. She was the first grandchild in the family and adored by all. A bright light throughout her school years, Michelle attended Maple Grove Elementary and Magee Secondary mere blocks from her home in Kerrisdale. While a student at Simon Fraser University, she ‘got the reporting bug’. On one of her co-op work terms she got to do the real thing as a reporter for the weekly Prince George Free Press – where she had her first taste of notoriety. Forging on to the daily Moose Jaw Times Herald for a short while, Michelle was soon recruited by the Regina Leader Post to cover the agriculture beat, quite a change for a girl from Kerrisdale where tending flowers is the only agricultural activity! Fortunately she had relatives who farmed nearby and they were able to pass on some of the ‘real dirt’ on the industry. Then she moved on to Calgary and the Herald, where she recently was awarded a National Newspaper Award for her outstanding journalism. Respected by all, Michelle made many friends wherever she worked and was a source of great pride and joy to her family.
But journalism was only one of her passions. Michelle loved life and enjoyed many activities and interests, some of which resulted in sports injuries that she took in her stride. She was tenacious in everything she undertook. And as fate would have it, she met the love of her life, Michael Louie, in Calgary. They were engaged and were to be married on July 3, 2010.
Michelle was able to light up the room with her smile and engaging manner. There are not enough superlatives in any language to do full justice to her and no words to express how much she meant to everyone whose lives she touched.
As her brother Cameron said, “The world was a far better place with her in it.”
There will be a Service to Remember Michelle at First Alliance Church (12345-40 Street S.E., Calgary, AB) on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. In living memory of Michelle Lang, 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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April 18, 1943 – December 30, 2009
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mario Del Papa. Born in Agnone, Italy, he made Calgary his home in 1962 and developed an excellent reputation as a carpenter and craftsman. He was loyal, compassionate and generous. He worked hard all his life to provide for his family and was always there to lend a helping hand. He liked to cook, garden and make wine. Mario made an important contribution to many lives in his own special, simple, quiet way. He nursed his beloved wife Evelyne through her long illness and was predeceased by her in August.
Mario is survived by many people who loved him dearly, including his daughter Kristina and her husband Darren Sagan; a son Daniel and grandson Vincent; sisters Dina, Giuseppina, Lucia, and Gemma, and many nieces and nephews.
You are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.) on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (4718 Worcester Drive S.W.) on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to Habitat for Humanity Calgary, 125, 2323-32 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 |403-253-9331
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April 18, 1943 – December 30, 2009
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mario Del Papa. Born in Agnone, Italy, he made Calgary his home in 1962 and developed an excellent reputation as a carpenter and craftsman. He was loyal, compassionate and generous. He worked hard all his life to provide for his family and was always there to lend a helping hand. He liked to cook, garden and make wine. Mario made an important contribution to many lives in his own special, simple, quiet way. He nursed his beloved wife Evelyne through her long illness and was predeceased by her in August.
Mario is survived by many people who loved him dearly, including his daughter Kristina and her husband Darren Sagan; a son Daniel and grandson Vincent; sisters Dina, Giuseppina, Lucia, and Gemma, and many nieces and nephews.
You are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.) Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (4718 Worcester Drive S.W.) on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to Habitat for Humanity Calgary, 125, 2323-32 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 |403-253-9331
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