September 11, 1975 – June 30, 2011
Danny (Boon) Cumming, beloved husband of Marilen Cumming of Calgary, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the age of 35 years.
Besides his wife, Danny is survived by their two children, Avery and Danielle; his brother and sister-in-law Steve Cumming and Nancy Shandera and his nephew Austin Cumming; his mother and her husband Debbie and Nik Nichols as well as extended Cumming and Parkhurst families. He was predeceased by his grandparents Walter and Catherine Dunn and father-in-law Tom Parkhurst.
A gathering celebrating Danny’s life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) on Monday, July 4, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Danny Cumming, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E. Telephone: (403) 248-8585.
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December 9, 1954 – June 30, 2011
The family of Brent Brown is saddened to report his sudden death on Thursday, June 30, 2011 in the peaceful setting of their mountain home.
Right now, Brent would say: “The shame is not how short life is but how long it takes some people to start living”. And live it well he did! Brent has left behind his wife and best friend Tricia (O’Byrne) and his four children, Ryan, Caron, Christopher and Remee and his first wife and long time friend, Sandy Last. Brent is also succeeded by a “bunch of Browns”, including his parents Jack and Georgia and his brother John (Brenda). He was predeceased by his brother Kelly on January 22, 2009. Tricia and children are supported by her parents Jim and Leone O’Byrne and their family who held Brent as their cherished friend.
Brent was well along in his ever evolving “bucket list”, which included exploring the world with friends and family and his joy for big boat sailing off of Canada’s west coast and throughout the Caribbean.
“You can’t control the direction of the wind but you can adjust your sails”
Brent was born in Calgary and developed his negotiating skills from his first words. He started his career as an orange squeezer at the age of 12 and then at 17 spent 6 months in the Arctic islands which showed him the benefits of higher education (U of Calgary). The oil industry treated him well, particularly as an “oil trader extraordinaire”. Recently, he served as President of SemCanada Crude Company and a VP at Petrogas Marketing.
A celebration of Brent’s energetic and vibrant life will be held at Christ Church Elbow Park (3602 – 8th Street S.W.) on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., Archdeacon Ansley Tucker officiating. Memorial tributes may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 200 119 14th Street NW Calgary, T2N 1Z6 (403 264-5549). Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com
In living memory of Brent Brown, 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 21, 1909 – June 30, 2011
Just ten weeks after celebrating her 102nd birthday, Bert got her wish to go to sleep. Bert was ahead of her time. As a girl, growing up on a farm in Claresholm, AB, she was a trick rider and a jockey. She graduated with a BSc. from the University of Alberta in 1931, a time when few young women attended university. That old saying, “When God closes a door, he opens a window” certainly applied to Bert. Due to the depression, she was unable to obtain employment in her field as a dietician, so she returned to Claresholm to help her recently widowed mother on the farm. Here she met her soul mate, Bill Hobkirk, who for the next sixty-seven years was her partner in business and in life. Together Bert and Bill worked hard in the restaurant business, first in Claresholm and later in Banff. They were each others best friends.
Retirement in 1971 brought thirty years of travel, cards, hobbies, new friendships and enjoyment of grandchildren. Life was good! When Bill passed away in 2002, Bert seemed lost but soon found her way. She moved from the condo they had shared for so many years to a retirement home just a block away. There she made new friends among the residents and staff and took advantage of what that community had to offer. She enjoyed excellent health until very recently. She was as “sharp as a tack”. However, congestive heart failure was sneaking up on her and in August of 2010, she began her latest journey. Poor health necessitated a lengthy stay in Rockyview Hospital and finally a move to Mayfair Care Centre. Here, she befriended the staff and residents and made the very best of her situation. Bert will be remembered by all who knew her; perhaps for her sharp mind and often sharper tongue, her passion for shoes, her gingersnap cookies or her generous heart.
She is survived by the family that she adored; son Ted (Judy), daughter Billie (Rick Livingstone), grandchildren Jennifer Morand (Charles), Adam Hobkirk, Brad Livingstone (Cindy Chung) and Aaron Livingstone and great-grandchildren, Spencer and Paige Morand and Callum Livingstone.
We will miss you Nana.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Monday, July 4, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flower’s, 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. The family would like thank the staff at Mayfair Care Centre for making Nana’s final days comfortable.
In living memory of Bertha Hobkirk, 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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August 24, 1924 – June 30, 2011
Ram Kali Dindayal of Calgary passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the age of 86 years.
Ram Kali was born in Suva, Fiji Islands, got married in Buiduna, Nausori and immigrated to Canada in 1984. She was an active member of the Fijian cultural community and will be missed by all who knew her.
Ram Kali is survived by her eight children and their families of Canada, New Zealand and Australia, Mani Ram, Tulsi Prasad, Shri Ram, Rishi Ram, Sarojani Singh, Roshni Kumar, Premila Prasad, Anita Prakash; twenty grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Dindayal Haricharan.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 1:15 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Ram Kali Dindayal, 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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June 28, 1945 – June 30, 2011
Carol Lane (nee Honeyman), beloved wife of Ken Lane of Calgary, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the age of 66 years.
Besides her loving husband of forty-five years, Carol is survived by daughter and son-in-law Susan and Don Baker; son Bob Lane; three grandchildren, Audrey, Janet and Joseph Baker. She is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law Susan and Colton Roberts of Burlington, ON; niece Carolyn and her husband John Thomas; and nephew Jim Roberts and his wife Christy.
A Celebration of Carol’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Scleroderma Society of Canada 1240 Tara Drive Ottawa, ON K2C 2H5 www.scleroderma.ca
In living memory of Carol Lane, 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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August 1, 1945 – June 30, 2011
Marilyn Davies, beloved wife of forty-five years of Bill Davies, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at home with her loving family by her side, at the age of 65 years.
She is survived by Billy Joe (Rose), Tyler (Danny), Joseph, Zack, Hayden and Jade Davies; Shanna (Sam), Dara Lea, Darla Russell; Gayle (Frank) Smith, Debbie, Keith (Marilyn) Smith; Jim (Marilyn) Bailey and family; Betty Madsen and family; as well as numerous other loved ones, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her mother Pauline Miller.
Funeral Services will be held at Royal Canadian Legion Airdrie Branch #288 (508 – 3rd Avenue SE Airdrie, AB) on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be forwarded 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: 1 (866) 412-4222. www.albertacancer.ca/memorial.
In living memory of Marilyn Davies, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS &
HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Airdrie Funeral Home, 300 TOWERLANE DRIVE, AIRDRIE. Telephone: (403) 948-1100.
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July 31, 1945 – June 29, 2011
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Harriet Simeon (nee Fox) on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the age of 65 years.
Harriet was born on July 31, 1945, the daughter of Joe and Nancy Fox of Morley, AB. Due to the loss of her mother at birth, Harriet was culturally adopted and raised by the late Maggie Swampy and Louie Wildman. Harriet attended the Morley residential school for her education and later attained vocational training. Her dedication, punctuality, ethics, and hard work clearly showed in the forty years of employment with Stoney Tribal Administration. Harriet truly “walked the talk”. She was a very generous, kind, caring, and loving person. She shared good laughter with those she cherished, loved and all who met her. Harriet was a woman of honour and integrity.
Harriet will be lovingly remembered by her children, Angela (Aaron) Young, Shane (Jolie) Simeon, and Tonya (Jason) Simeon; her grandchildren, Aaron Jr. (Kalena), Gabriel (Randi), Kylen, Nicole, Jade, Sheena, Noelle, Tyson, Strawberry, Teyla, and Beau; and ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Wilfred (Mary), Maryanne, Irene, Brian, Craighton, Shirley, Karen, Jennifer, Delia, Marilyn, and Clifford; her adopted siblings, Earl Wildman, Nelda, and Sylvia (Gordon) Bigstoney; her sister-in-law Tina Fox and brother-in-law Glenn Simeon; as well as the extended family of Kaquitts, Wildman, Twoyoungmen, Poucette, Hunter, Simeon, and Labelle and numerous relatives.
We apologize if we have missed anyone.
Harriet was predeceased by her son Merle (1977); daughter Nancy (1968); husband Urban (1998); her brothers, Joe, Kent, Reggie, Barney, and Jack Fox; mother-in-law Edna (2008); and father-in-law Charlie (1982).
Wake Services will be held at the residence of Harriet Simeon (Morley, AB) on Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3, 2011. Funeral Services will be held at Morley United Church (Morley, AB) on Monday, July 4, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Chiniki Cemetery (Morley, AB). Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Harriet Simeon, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Cochrane Funeral Home, 369 RAILWAY STREET, COCHRANE. Telephone: (403) 932-4740.
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March 14, 1924 – June 29, 2011
Ethel Eamor passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 with her beloved daughter Jacqueline and friend Rena by her side. A “Celebration of Ethel’s Life” will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2011 in the Atrium at 3139 Bowwood Drive N.W. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
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May 2, 1929 – June 29, 2011
It is with profound sadness I announce the passing of my beloved husband. George was born in Bains Corner, St. John, NB but spent most of his life out West.
Left to mourn are his wife Linda Hopey and his step-son Richard Johnson. He is survived by three remaining sisters and one brother in Eastern Canada. He worked hard all his life. He was truly one of a kind.
“I was blessed to have known and loved him.”
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of George Hopey, 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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March 2, 1932 – June 29, 2011
Ethel Brooks beloved of Calgary, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the age of 79 years.
Ethel was born in Okotoks and resided in many areas throughout Alberta. She was a life long summer resident at Sylvan Lake. Ethel loved horses, dogs, birds, gardening and curling.
Ethel is survived by three sons and two daughters, Jay and Maureen Brooks, Ray and Leata Brooks, Kay Huseby, Fay Brooks and Earl Brooks; twelve grandchildren and one great grandson.
She was predeceased by her husband Neil and her sister Audrey McPhail.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 2:30 p.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 or 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 Ethel Brooks, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.
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