|

Contact Us:
© 2002 - 2005 AFHS
18 Jul 2002
|
 |
1997: Deaths - I
IFFRIG - Jean-Pierre Iffrig, of Calgary, passed away at the Bethany Care
Centre on November 25, 1997 at the age of 89 years. Born in Mulhouse,
Alsace, France, Jean-Pierre was raised and started his career in the hotel
industry, first in Strasbourg, then in Paris. He met his wife-to-be, Frances
Hall in his family's hotel in Paris. He immigrated to Montreal and was
married there in 1948. Jean-Pierre worked for Cara Food Services, then
managed food services for Air Canada at the Dorval, P.Q. base until his
retirement in 1973. After his retirement he was a tireless volunteer in
soup kitchens and food banks, first in Ottawa and subsequently in Calgary.
He was an active member of St. George's Anglican Church in Ottawa before
moving to Calgary in 1988. Here in Calgary, he became part of the faith
community at St. Stephen's Anglican Church. Jean-Pierre is survived by
his three children, Andree Iffrig and her husband Eric Allen of Calgary,
Catherine Leroux of Ottawa, and Michael Iffrig of Toronto and companion
Kathy LeRoux of Montreal; as well as four grandchildren, Alexander and
Michael Leroux of Ottawa, and Heather and James Allen of Calgary. He is
also survived by niece Bilkees Latif of Hyderabad, India; nephew Adil
Yar Khan of London, UK; seven grandnephews and nieces, and seven great-grandnephews
and nieces. He was predeceased by his wife Francis Hall. Funeral Services
will be held at St. Stephen's Anglican Church (1121 - 14 Avenue S.W.)
today, November 28, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes
may be made directly to the Inn From The Cold (hostel program for homeless
people) c/o St. Stephen's Anglican Church. In living memory of Jean-Pierre
Iffrig, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS
& HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW
DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200(11/28/97).
ILES - Ernest, passed away at the age of 74 years at the Rockyview Hospital,
October 11, 1997. Memorial Service will be held at Full Gospel Church,
917 - 14 Avenue S.W., at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 1997. All friends
are welcome to attend (10/18/97).
INGEBERG - Edith Lillian Mae Ingeberg, beloved wife of Albert Ingeberg,
both of Duchess, Alberta, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 1997 at the
age of 69 years. She also leaves to cherish her memory, three sons, Tom
(Elaine) Ingeberg of Langley, B.C., Allan Ingeberg of Calgary, Alberta,
Christopher (Cheryl) Ingeberg of Regina, Saskatchewan; two daughters,
Fay Henrickson of Edmonton, Alberta, Debra (Dr. Frank) Kautzmann III of
Houston, Texas; eleven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She
was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hughes. Cremation has
taken place at the Medicine Hat Crematorium. The Memorial Service will
be held in the Duchess Mennonite Church, 204 - 3 Street East, Duchess,
Alberta, on Monday, July 21, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Charles Ramer
officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the
Canadian Cancer Society, 631 Prospect Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, T1A 4C2.
Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM, 540 South
Railway Street S.E., Medicine Hat, T1A 2V6. Please call 1-403-526-2214
for further information (7/19/97).
INGRAM - Mr. David Edward Ingram, beloved husband of Mrs. Aileen Ingram
of Calgary, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 16, 1997 at
the age of 72 years. Dave was born on April 26, 1925 in London, England
and came to Canada in 1954. He was a longtime member of the Teamsters
Union Local 362 and retired from Kingsway Freight Lines after many years
of service. Besides his loving wife Aileen, he is survived by two sons
and a daughter-in-law, David of Calgary, Michael and Monica of Edmonton;
five daughters, Lynn of Belize, Deb, Kelly, Michele and Tammy, all of
Calgary; and ten grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Peggy
Turnbull and a brother Dennis Ingram, both of England. In living memory
of Dave Ingram, 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 (6/18/97).
INVERARITY - Helen Maxine Lorraine Inverarity passed away at the Foothills
Hospital early on Monday, October 27, 1997 at the age of 78 years. She
will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Lynne (Harry) Willner, granddaughter
Shelley (Jason) Clouston and great-grandson Kaden, and grandson Dwayne
Willner, all of Indus; sisters and brothers, Charlotte (Bob) Johnston,
Marg Ainsley, Bob (Grace) Nelson, Laura (Cal) Huggard, and Ray (Merrill)
Nelson; as well as several nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by
her husband Joe in 1972, her sister and two brothers-in-law, June and
Tony North and Ralph Ainsley. A Memorial Service will be held at HERITAGE
FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from the North Hill Shopping
Centre), on Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully
declined. If desired, a donation in Helen's memory may be made directly
to the charity of the donor's choice. Funeral and Cremation arrangements
in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "Calgary Crematorium
Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111 (10/28/97).
IRONSIDE - Norman Dafoe Ironside, of Brandon, MB, passed away at the
Brandon General Hospital on Sunday, June 15, 1997. He leaves to mourn,
his wife June; daughter Cheryl (Ed); son Donald; three grandchildren;
and his brother Jack (Irene). As was Norman's request, no Service will
be held. If friends so wish, donations, in memory of Norman, may be made
to a charity of choice. Arrangements are with BROCKIE DONOVAN, 332 - 8
Street, Brandon, MB (6/18/97).
IRVINE - Mr. John T. (Jack) Irvine of Calgary, AB passed away peacefully
on July 1, 1997, at the age of 75 years. Jack was predeceased by his beloved
wife Morag, on April 21, 1996. He will be forever loved and missed by
his daughter Alison of Calgary; son James of Edmonton, and his partner
Stephen Heatley; son John of Calgary and his wife Janice; son Robert of
Halfmoon Bay, BC; and his granddaughter Sarah of Calgary. Jack also leaves
one sister Mary Norton of Hamilton and her husband Bert; one brother-in-law
Armstrong MacCrimmon of Calgary, and his wife Constance; two sisters-in-law,
Muriel Irvine of Toronto, and Alison MacCrimmon of Toronto and her partner
Jean Morrison; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
brother James C. Irvine. Born in Schreiber, ON, on July 25, 1921, to Charles
and Edith Irvine, Jack served overseas with the R.C.A.F. during the Second
World War. He worked for Canadian Pacific Railways and Canadian Pacific
Airlines before joining General Motors of Canada in 1955. Jack's career
with G.M. spanned thirty rewarding years, and saw him make numerous friends
in communities across Canada before his retirement to Calgary and Invermere
in 1985. Jack was proud to conclude his career by serving as Commissioner
of the General Motors pavilion at Expo '86 in Vancouver. Jack was a most
warm, genuine and generous man, who never forgot a name nor failed a friend.
A wonderful father and grandfather and a true gentleman, he will be sadly
missed by all who had the privilege to know him. Jack's children wish
to express our love and gratitude to Armstrong and Constance MacCrimmon,
who shared their home with Dad during his illness, and we especially thank
Connie for all her loving care and devotion. Memorial Services will be
held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008
Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary), on Monday July 7, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with the
Rev. Lionel Bouvier (retired) officiating. In lieu of flowers, if friends
wish, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation,
c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N
4N2 and/or Alzheimer Society of Calgary, 1920 - 11 Street S.E., Calgary,
Alberta T2G 3G2, and/or to a charity of the donor's choice. In living
memory of Jack Irvine, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial
Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel",
5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200 (7/3/97).
IRVIN - Mr. Thomas L. Irvin, beloved son of Shirley and father of Christopher
of Calgary, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 15, 1997
at the age of 43 years. Tom was born on May 14, 1954 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta.
He was an avid sportsman who loved fishing, hunting and horseback riding.
Tom was a devoted father who was actively involved with Chris' activities
as a soccer coach and a cub leader. He was a small business owner who
will be sadly missed. He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Randy
and Paula Irvin of Sherwood Park; a niece Donica; nephew Sean; and Christopher's
mother Reta. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his father Louis Thomas Irvin, September 1, 1993.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel
of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), today, September 18, 1997
at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. John E. Griffith of St. David's United Church
officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly
to the Huntington Hills Boy Scouts of Canada, c/o Scouts Canada, 2140
Brownsea Drive N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2N 3G9. In living memory of Thomas
Irvin, 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 (9/18/97).
ISHAK - Fraidoon (Fred) Ishak, beloved husband of Lucy Ishak of Calgary,
passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on Thursday, October 23,
1997 at the age of 75 years. Fred was born Saturday, February 25, 1922
in Karmanshah, Iran. He was an Assyrian, born in Iran, lived most of his
life in Iraq and immigrated to Canada in 1977. Fred was a wonderful husband,
father and papa. He was friendly and compassionate, always willing to
help those who needed him. An avid sports fan, Fred was a popular soccer
player in his time. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who
knew him. Fred and Lucy were looking forward to celebrating their Golden
Wedding Anniversary on November 29. Besides his loving wife, Fred is survived
by his three sons and three daughters-in-law, Serkes and Isabel Ibrahim
of Brampton, ON, Zaia Abraham and Romy Tittel of Calgary, and Francis
and Brenda Ishak of Calgary; his daughter Bernadette Ibrahim of Calgary;
as well as three grandchildren, Daniel, Justin and Rebecca Ishak. Funeral
Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (10827 - 24 Street
S.W.), Monday, October 27, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Timothy Boyle,
Celebrant. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly
to Tom Baker Cancer Centre, c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331 - 29 Street
N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2. Special thanks to Dr. Cole, Dr. Morrison,
Dr. Wong, and Dr. MacColl. The family would also like to express their
gratitude to nurses, Mary, Elsie, Judy and Donna, and other nursing staff
of Unit 72 at the Rockyview General Hospital for their care of Fred. In
living memory of Fraidoon, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial
Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Fish Creek Chapel",
14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-256-9575 (10/26/97).
ISAAC - Sylvia May Isaac (nee Short) of Calgary, passed away at the Bethany
Care Centre on October 17, 1997 at the age of 85 years. Sylvia was born
in England and moved to Canada with her family at an early age settling
in the Nose Creek area. In 1938 she married Peter and they resided in
Calgary until 1971 at which time they retired to Kelowna, British Columbia.
They returned to Calgary in 1992. She will be remembered for her passion
of garage sales. Sylvia is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gerry
and Myrna; a daughter Kay, all of Calgary; four grandchildren, Leslie
of Calgary, Lorna and her husband Ed McCartney of Slave Lake, Alberta,
Robert and Mary, both of Calgary; as well as seven great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by two sisters, Edna Cassady of Calgary, and Mabel
Ericson of Whiterock, British Columbia. Sylvia is predeceased by her husband
Peter in 1994. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S
"Chapel of the Bells", (2720 Centre Street North), on Wednesday,
October 22, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Graveside Service at Queen's Park Cemetery.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Level
7 at the Bethany Care Centre for the exceptional care that was given.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Bethany
Care Center, (916 - 18A Street N.W., T2N 1C6). In living memory of Sylvia
Isaac, 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 (10/20/97).
ITO - Masao, aged 77 years, of Calgary, passed away November 24, 1997,
beloved father and father-in-law of Lorraine Morrison, Orillia, Ontario,
Joni and Michael Pleau, Calgary. He is also survived by four grandchildren,
Christopher and Michael Morrison, Kelly and Whitney Pleau; three brothers,
Iwao Ito, Japan, Shoji Ito, Toronto, Ontario, Kiyoshi Ito, Mississauga,
Ontario; two sisters, Terry Hori, Mississauga, Ontario, Midori Cupp, Florida.
He was predeceased by his wife Michiko on November 24, 1993. Born in Vancouver,
B.C., where he resided until World War II then moved to Eastern Canada
where he was married, residing at Hamilton, then Toronto, retiring to
Orillia, Ontario, then moved to Calgary in 1986. He was a member of the
Calgary Japanese United Church and the Japanese Seniors (Kotobuki). Funeral
Services will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance" (17
Avenue and 2 Street S.W.) on Friday, November 28, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with
Rev. Minoru Takada officiating. Inurnment to follow at Eden Brook Memorial
Gardens. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly
to Calgary Kotobuki Society. As a tribute to Masao, Leyden's Funeral Homes
will make a donation to Calgary Kotobuki Society. Arrangements in care
of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. "Golden Rule Member". Telephone:
228-4422.246373(11/26/97).
IVERACH - Olive Forsyth Iverach (Ellis) passed away at the Foothills
Hospital on Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at the age of 67 years, following
a brief illness. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend
Garth of forty-one years of Calgary; as well as two daughters, Pat Iverach
and son Myles, and Lisa (David) Coward and children, Douglas and Jamie,
all of Sherwood Park, Alberta. Olive will be dearly missed by all her
family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at the CALGARY CREMATORIUM
CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W., (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery),
on Friday, December 19, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Queen's
Park Cemetery, family plot. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired,
a donation in Olive's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements in are of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary
Crematorium Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111 (12/18/97).
IVERSON - Albert Norman Iverson passed away June 23, 1997 at the Bethany
Care Centre at 83. Survived by wife Vera; one son and two daughters, and
three grandchildren (6/25/97).
|