GUENTHER, Henry John
September 28, 1920 – December 24, 2011
Henry John Guenther beloved husband of Agnes of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Rockyview General Hospital on Saturday, December 24, 2011 at the age of 91 years after a brief illness.
Henry was born in Medicine Hat and raised on a farm in the Seven Persons district. He spent his working life in the trucking and road construction industry in Southern Alberta.
Henry will be dearly missed by his two children; Carole (Fred) Melbourn and Gary (Carla) Guenther, his grandchildren; Stacey (Terry) MacDonald, Scott (Denise) Melbourn, Rose Guenther and Kashmir (Justin Stead) Guenther, Great grandchildren; Tyler, Emma and Addison. He is also survived by his sister Ida Nichols of Medicine Hat and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his brothers; Peter Bruins, Gunster Bruins, John Bruins, Harmy Bruins and sister Mabel Angle.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. 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.
In living memory of Henry Guenther, 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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Carole and Fred,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Regards,
Hugh and Marlene
Hello Aunt Agnes, Carole, Gary and families:
My sincere condolences at the passing of Uncle Henry. I was sure saddened at the news – sorry I wasn’t at his funeral – I was out of town and not able to make it back in time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take care.
Sincerely,
John Bruins
Dear Agnes, Carole, and Gary:
I was so sad the hear of the passing of Henry. The Guenther family often come to mind, especially at this time of year when I recall the parties at Nick and Angie’s. It doesn’t seem to matter how old you are, you always miss your dad. Lane and I had hoped to come to the funeral but he got stranded in Revelstoke because of a storm. Please take care of each other and know that you are in my thoughts.