February 16, 1975 – December 31, 2011
Aprille McGrath beloved wife of Kevin McGrath of Kainai Blood Tribe passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at the age of 36 years.
Aprille was born in Bassano, AB to Elisabeth Calf Robe and Richard Raw Eater. She was smart and funny. She enjoyed spending time with family, reading and movies. In her younger years she enjoyed floor hockey, roller skating and badminton. She attended Chief Old Sun Elementary, Sir John A MacDonald Junior High and Ernest Manning High School. She and Kevin were married in May of 2009.
She is survived by her husband Kevin; children Christine Crane, Richard Calf Robe (Chelsea), Samuel Calf Robe, Elijah Calf Robe, Hope McGrath, granddaughter Alaya; parents Elisabeth Calf Robe and Richard Raw Eater, brother Morgan Calf Robe, sisters Marla Calf Robe (Curtis Hinderks) and Jana Saunders, nephews A. J. Mifsud and Jaiden Saunders, numerous aunts and uncles. Extended families from Siksika include Raw Eater, Yellow Old Woman, Mayfield, Brass from Kainai Calf Robe, Curly Rider, Gros Ventre Boy, Chief Moon. The family apologizes if we have missed anyone.
She was predeceased by her younger sister Olivia Calf Robe, grandparents Cecilia and Dick Raw Eater and Rita Calf Robe.
First Wake Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’SPark Memorial Chapel(5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Friday, January 6, 2012 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
A Second Wake Service will follow at the Gordon Yellowfly Memorial Arbour, Siksika Nation, AB.
Funeral Service will be held at the Gordon Yellowfly Memorial Arbour, Siksika Nation on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Paul Little Walker Cemetery (Siksika Nation, AB). Forward condolencesthrough www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Samaritan’s Purse – Canada, 20 Hopewell Way N.E., Calgary, AB T3J 5H5 Telephone 1 (800) 663-6500 www.samaritanpurse.ca.
In living memory of Aprille McGrath, a tree will be planted at Siksika Nation by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMESPark Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403)243-8200
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August 8, 1942 – December 31, 2011
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ken on Saturday, December 31st 2011 at the age of 69.
Ken was born and raised in Ontario; he joined the army and was stationed in Calgary where he raised his family. Ken was involved in the trucking industry and then started his own company Ken Day Trucking Ltd. Ken loved to go camping and biking and spent many summers enjoying the mountains and the trails of the backcountry.
Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife of forty four years Carol, children, Neil (Lana) and Michelle (Darryl), grandchildren Austin, Brooke, Emma and Tori. Ken is survived by his brothers Carl (Louise), Don and sisters Phyllis (Terry), Marion, Dale (Doug) and mother-in-law, Sylvia. Ken was predeceased by his mother Liz, father Ross and brother George.
Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive SE Calgary, AB) on Wednesday January 4, 2012 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 Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6. Telephone 403-264-5549, (www.heartandstroke.ca). Special thanks to the staff at Sheldon Chumir Dialysis Unit and the care they provided over the years.
In living memory of Ken Day, 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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June 17, 1928 – December 30, 2011
William “Rusty” Wyatt, beloved husband of Jean of Didsbury, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the age of 83 years.
Besides his loving wife Jean, Rusty is also survived by his children, Betty, Dennis (Peter) and Heather (Bob); and his grandsons, William, Matthew and Andrew.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church (2037 – 24th Avenue, Didsbury, AB) on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
In living memory of Rusty Wyatt, 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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July 21, 1939 – December 3, 2011
James (Jim) Cornelius Reimer of Calgary, AB passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2011 while wintering in Mexico.
He was born on July 21, 1939 in Steinbach, Manitoba. Jim was one of ten children born to Cornelius and Mabel Reimer. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne, sons James (Kathleen) Reimer, Gregory (Susan) Reimer, Donald (Iris) Reimer, John (Jennifer) Reimer, and ten grandchildren, all of Calgary, AB. He is also survived by brothers, Edgar (Margaret) Reimer and Randall (Beth) Reimer, sisters Alvina (Ike) Klassen, Lois (Laverne) Lewycky, Virginia Reimer, Marlene Sundeen, Joyce (Lou) Reimer, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Stanley and Harold, sister, Adeline, and brother-in-law Lee Sundeen.
Jim was a well known and talented house framer in Winnipeg and from 1989, in Calgary. He was a Lion’s Club member, both in Winnipeg and Calgary, for many years. He will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.
Funeral Services will be held at Bow Valley Christian Church (5300 – 53rd Avenue N.W.) on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Jim Reimer, 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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July 3, 1954 – December 29, 2011
We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Dana Moore on Thursday, December 29, 2011. He passed away while doing one of the sports he loved, cross country skiing.
Dana was born on July 3, 1954 in Assiniboia, SK. After graduating from high school, he joined the Canadian Forces. In 1980 he married Heather Gunn and they had three sons, Sean, Kyle and Graeme. In the Canadian Forces he achieved PEng and MSc designations. He lived in many different locations and retired in 1996. He found work in Calgary and moved his family to Airdrie in 1998. Dana had a passion for swimming and spent many years coaching the Swim club for the Special Olympics in Airdrie. He also loved working with wood and he was a true farmer in every sense of the word. Dana enjoyed reading in his quiet moments. Dana and Linda were married January 8, 2011. They spent many happy times on the berry farm and travelled to many sunny locations.
Dana is survived by his wife Linda Olliver; his mother Sylvia; and three sons, Sean, Kyle (Dallas) and Graeme; three stepchildren, Craig (Lisa) Raes, Dallas (Brad) McCaulloch and Layton Raes; five step-grandchildren, Keegan, Chase and Makai Raes and Kali and Boston McCaulloch. Dana is also survived by brothers, Dennis (Sandy) Edmonton and their children, Terry, Tracy and Alex, Deryck Vancouver, a sister Donna (Gary) Boehm Vancouver; and a sister- in- law Hallie Moore. He was predeceased by his father Howard and brother Dean.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Airdrie Funeral Home (300 Towerlane Drive, Airdrie, Alberta) on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, Dana would have been honoured to have memorial tributes made directly to Special Olympics Calgary, 3676 – 48th Ave. N.E., Calgary, AB T3J 5C8 Telephone: (403) 735 – 1022.
In living memory of Dana Moore, 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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June 2, 1918 – December 29, 2011
Felicia Pedhirney beloved mother passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the age of 93 years.
She was one of four children born to John and Caroline Kukurski in Beausejour, MB. Her life was an exciting journey of accomplishments including being named the first president of the “Young Polish People of Calgary” and subsequently selected by the polish consulate to attend a one year study of polish history and culture at the University of Warsaw prior to the outbreak of World War II. She married her husband Harry on April 7, 1947 and together they raised their two sons Gayland and John in Banff, AB, where Felicia, in addition to her family responsibilities, became a founding partner of the Banff Park Savings and Credit Union where she served as a manager and director for 19 years. Retirement years were enjoyed in Black Diamond, AB with Harry prior to her relocating to Calgary in 2008. She will be sadly missed by all of our family and her friends.
Felicia is survived by her brother-in-law Louis Sharkey; close first cousin Lea Nate; two sons Gayland (Norah) and John (Lauretta); grandchildren Meghan Alderson, Michael Pedhirney, Jessica Hamilton, John Paul Pedhirney; great-grandchildren Bodie Alderson, Brielle Alderson and Maddison Hamilton.
Felicia was predeceased by her loving husband Harry; mother Caroline; brothers Edward and Robert; and beloved sister Jean.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel, (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Friday, January 13, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, Suite 201, 222 – 58th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3, Telephone: (403)290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.com, or a charity of choice. Special thanks to all of the staff, nurses, volunteers and doctors at the Mayfair Care Centre in Calgary.
In living memory of Felicia Pedhirney, 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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February 16, 1941 – December 29, 2011
Murray Darroch Strickland beloved husband of Donna Antoinette Strickland of High River, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the age of 70 years.
Murray was born in Milltown, Bay D’ Espoir, Newfoundland. Where he joined the RCMP in September 1961, he spent thirty-five years with posting across Canada.
He will be lovingly missed by his children, Heidi (Bryan), Todd, Scott, Tonya (David) and his two special boys, grandchildren Keagan and Arran. Brothers Bertram (Mary), Brian (Ann), Sisters Dorothy (Robert), Ada (Murray), Sister-in-law Carole and numerous other extended family across Canada and Newfoundland.
A Celebration of Murray’s Life will be held at Holy Cross Anglican Church (2828 – 19th Street N.W.) on Friday, January 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
If friends so desire, donations can be made to Christ Church Anglican Church (Milltown, Bay D’ Espoir, NL A0H 1W0) building fund memory of Murray.
In living memory of Murray Strickland, 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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March 24, 1946 – December 29, 2011
Wanda Derwee passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29th, 2011 surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her dedicated, loving husband of 47 years, Frank, her daughters Cynthia (Rob), Christina (Shane), her grandchildren, Justin, Lily and Jade, her sister, Wendy Norbeck and her sister-in-law Joyce Derwee. Predeceased by loving parents, Wesley Luey (1991) and Mildred Luey (2010).
Wanda was born on March 24th, 1946 in Vancouver, BC. She spent her younger childhood in Vancouver and then in Chatham, ON with her parents owning a grocery store. In 1957 Wanda and her family moved to Calgary to start up a family business of drycleaner locations. Wanda worked at the Westinghouse company, Alberta Gas Trunkline Corp. and moved onto become a commercial real estate agent later in her career. She met and kept many good friends throughout her career.
Wanda has volunteered in many areas such as brownie leader, quilting teacher, and golf organizer. Member of the Silver Springs Golf Club since 1976, Wanda served in an executive position in the ladies section and volunteered her time to a sport she truly loved. During the winter months, Wanda organized a group of ladies at the Silver Springs Golf Club (named stitch & bitch) to make quilts, mitts, hats and blankets to donate to charities such as CUPS, Mustard Seed, The Deane House, etc over the years. A devoted quilter, Wanda worked and taught at the Freckles Quilt Shop for over ten years. Wanda’s family and friends have many of her beautifully made quilting projects to treasure for generations.
Thank you so very much to Mrs. Jane Rivest and staff at the ALS society of Alberta, Dr. Vanda Phillips, Dr. Murphy, Dr. Field, Dr. Geremia and the staff at unit 61 of the Foothills Hospital for making Wanda’s last days of fighting ALS as comfortable and peaceful as possible. Wanda’s family requests that if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the A.L.S. Society of Alberta & Northwest Territories (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Suite 250, 4723 – 1 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2G 4Y8, www.alsab.ca .
It was Wanda’s wish that there be no funeral services. In place of a funeral there will be a Celebration of Life gathering at the Silver Springs Golf Club (1600 Varsity Estates Drive N.W.) on Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 at 11:00 am. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Wanda Derwee, 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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January 26, 1927 – December 28, 2011
Matt Roach Sr. of Calgary passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the age of 84. He lived his life with great purpose and dignity. His strong belief in family, God and people comforted him in his last moments. He was surrounded by his children on his final journey to join his beloved Ruth.
Matt is survived by seven children, Mary Desjardins, Linda Thomas, Sharon Page, Sheila Schmidt, Matthew Roach Jr. (Joanne), Debbie Orr (Les), John Roach (Suzanne); seventeen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, three sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. Matt was predeceased by his wife of fifty-nine years (Ruth); grandson Matthew Roach III; and three brothers and three sisters. Matt travelled from Cape Breton to the Prairies in 1948 where he started a fulfilling career in the oil and gas industry. His early years were in project management (which included building sections of the Dew Line). He was involved in projects in many parts of the world with the Mannix Group and Monenco companies. Matt excelled in engineering procurement and construction management where he retired as Senior Vice-President. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to staff and volunteers at the Rosedale Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception. Graveside Services at Queen’s Park Cemetery to follow. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice #1245 – 70 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2X8 Telephone: (403) 284 – 5195 or directly to Cystic Fibrosis Canada – Calgary & Southern AB Chapter 1130F – 44 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB. T2G 4W6 Telephone: (403) 266-5295, www.cfcalgary.ca.
In living memory of Matt Roach, 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 7, 1924 – December 28, 2011
Donald W. Hunt, born in Calgary on March 7, 1924, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. He was raised in Edmonton with his twin sister Doreen, sister Pauline and brother Jack. He served in the Air Force during the war for three years as a radar operator in Newfoundland. Upon discharge from the Air Force Service for an additional three years. He then returned to university where he graduated with his Bachelor of Education Degree and began his teaching career. He taught in several small towns around Alberta before settling in Calgary where he taught with the Calgary Catholic School Board at Bishop Grandin High School until his retirement in 1979. Summers were spent at Shuswap Lake Where he could be found golfing at the crack of dawn, fishing on the lake, taking people for a ski on the water or visiting friends and neighbors.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Florence, his son Lee, daughters Laurel and Leslie, son-in-law Bryan and granddaughter Deanna. He is predeceased by his daughter Meghan, twin sister Doreen, and brother Jack.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1307 – 14th Street S.W.) on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Mustard Seed Street Ministry, 102 – 11 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0X5 Telephone: (403) 269-1319, www.theseed.ca.
In living memory of Don Hunt, 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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