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1997: Deaths - Ra
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RACICOT - Beatrice (Bea) Racicot (nee Swett) of Calgary, passed away
at the IntercareChinook Care Centre on Tuesday, December 23, 1997 at the
age of 86 years. Bea was born onMarch 5, 1911 in Shefford County, Quebec.
She has resided in Calgary since 1975. She issurvived by a daughter and
son-in-law, Mindy and Sherman Talbot of Brampton, ON; two sonsand daughters-in-law,
Bruce and Nancy Racicot of Cochrane, Neil and Violeta Racicot ofCalgary;
three grandchildren, Catherine and Mark Gellatly, Todd Racicot, and Jan
and LyleHuska; and a great-grandson Tyler Neil Gellatly. Bea was predeceased
by her husband George in1960. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS
and HOLLOWAY'S "CrowfootChapel" (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on
Friday, December 26, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. the RightRev. Douglas A. Ford officiating.
In living memory of Bea Racicot, a tree will be planted at FishCreek Provincial
Park by McINNIS and HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "CrowfootChapel",
82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: 403-241-0044 (12/24/97).
RACKOW - Werner Rackow passed away at the Peter Lougheed Centre on September
29, 1997 at the age of 84 years. Werner is survived by his wife Else;
two sons, Gary and Hans Rackow; one daughter-in-law Isabelle; and by two
grandchildren, Rosemary and Karl. Funeral Services will be held at St.
Matthew Lutheran Church, 66 - 7 Street N.E. on Friday, October 3, 1997
at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Benno Dreger officiating. Interment to follow
at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may
be made directly to St. Matthew Lutheran Church Building Fund. FOSTER'S
FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", Directors. Telephone: 297-0888
(10/3/97).
RAE - Helen Loretta Rae (nee Higley) of Calgary, surrounded by loved
ones, died peacefully on June 3, 1997 at Foothills General Hospital following
a series of strokes. Helen was a pioneer of the Langdon, Alberta area
where she was born on November 23, 1914. She attended Kent, Blackfoot
Trail and Western Canada High Schools. When she graduated from Calgary
Normal School in 1933, she taught at the one room schools of Arborgast
and Janet. She returned to teaching in 1958, at Conrich, specializing
in early years education. She continued her own education at the University
of Calgary, receiving a B.Ed. in 1970. She retired from teaching in 1976.
Mom was active in many organizations including The Farm Women's Union
of Alberta, later Women of Unifarm. She was a committed Christian, active
in Central United Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the
choir for thirty-six years. She volunteered in Pastoral Care and was a
willing visitor to hundreds of patients in hospital and nursing homes.
She also was active in and helped organize the S.A.M. Group and The Couples
Club. Helen played a part in several Billy Graham Crusades including organizing,
singing and counselling. In her retirement years, Helen and George travelled
extensively, including many cruises and bus tours. She drove for Meals
on Wheels. They were active in the Indus Live Wires, activities at Confederation
Centre and at the Horizon Village where they lived. She also loved quilting,
baking, painting and playing the piano. Helen is greatly missed and remembered
with love by husband George, and their family: Jim and Margaret of Winnipeg,
and children, Bronya, Gordon and David; Russ and Judy of Kelowna, and
children, Terri, Leah, Jennifer; Robert and Leslie, and children, Joe,
James, Michael, Christopher and Sarah. She took special joy in great-grandchildren,
Chad, Connor and Daniel. Her loss is mourned by sisters, Edith and Ike
Holt of Lethbridge and Ruth and John Bugbee of Red Deer; and brother-in-law
Donald Rae of Chestermere and nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service to
celebrate Helen Rae's life will be held in Central United Church, 131
- 7 Avenue S.W., Calgary, on Friday, June 6, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers
gratefully declined. Donations in memory of Helen Rae may be made to The
Memorial Fund of Central United Church. A lady filled with love, charity
and compassion to all. Always to be remembered. You will be with us always
(6/6/97).
RAESSLER (COLMER) - Mrs. Norma Willene Raessler, passed away on July
4, 1997 at the age of 67 years, beloved mother of Candace Lee Colmer of
New Westminster, B.C. Norma is also survived by a sister Viola Mae Yeomann.
Funeral Services will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance"
(17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.), on Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at 3:00 p.m.
with Rev. E. Hugh Christmas officiating. Interment, Field of Honor, Queen's
Park Cemetery. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD., Directors of Services. Telephone:
228-4422 (7/7/97).
RAJ - Stanislaw (Stanley) Raj, beloved husband of Wladyslawa (Gladys)
Raj of Calgary, passed away suddenly at the Rockyview General Hospital
on Monday, November 10, 1997. Stanley was born Tuesday, April 28, 1914
in Lodz, Poland. He defended Poland in World War II in 1939. Stanley and
his family came to Canada in 1950, and settled in the Lethbridge area.
They then moved to Calgary in 1956 where he retired from the City of Calgary's
Water Works Division in 1979. Besides his loving wife and companion of
fifty-seven years, Stanley is the loving father of Leah and her husband
George Funke, Joe and his wife Linda Raj, Alice and her husband Bob Foote,
and Henry and his wife Cindy Rye; grandfather to ten grandchildren, Jim
and Susan, Celeste and Vince, Joanne, Alex, Amanda, Robert, Michelle,
Lacey, Sandy and Ben; and one great granddaughter Megan, all of Calgary.
He is also survived by his brother-in-law Chester and his wife Alexandra
Malinowski of Calgary; as well as numerous relatives in Poland. Funeral
Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Polish Catholic Church
(2111 Uxbridge Drive N.W.), on Friday, November 14, 1997 at 10:00 a.m.
with the Rev. Jan Michalski, S.Ch. Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow
in "St. Joseph's Section" at Queen's Park Cemetery. In living
memory of Stanislaw Raj, 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 (11/13/97).
RAMCHUK - Mary Ramchuk of Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed
Hospital on May 30, 1997 at the age of 89 years. She is the loving mother
of five sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Florence of Calgary, Albert
and Betty of Camrose, Arthur and Shirley of Calgary, Jim and Carol of
Calgary, Gordon and Kathy of Camrose; four daughters and sons-in-law,
Lillian and Peter Leskow of Edmonton, Donna and Jim Powell of Cochrane,
Gloria and Dave Powell of Banff, Sonia Myers of Cranbrook and Mike Machuk
of Calgary. Her legacy was her thirty-five grandchildren, and thirty-seven
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Ann. She was predeceased
by her husband John in 1991, a daughter Adeline in 1992, and a son Laverne
in 1996. In living memory of Mary Ramchuk a Memorial Service will be held
on September 14, 1997 and a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial
Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells",
2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Phone: 403-276-2296 (6/7/97).
RASMUSSEN - Barbara Jean Rasmussen (nee Roland), beloved mother of Val,
Gerri, Janet, Brenda, Blaine and Bev, passed away peacefully in her home
after an extended illness, June 6, 1997. She will be greatly missed by
her children, their spouses and significant others; ten grandchildren
and one great-grandchild. Born March 28, 1926, she was predeceased by
her parents, Charles and Blanche Roland of Red Deer, and her brother Bob.
She is survived by her brother Percy, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Barb graduated from the Holy Cross School of Nursing in 1948, and worked
in Red Deer until she was married to Arnold Rasmussen of Standard, Alberta.
They moved to Calgary, where she enjoyed a twenty-two year career as a
maternity nurse at the Holy Cross and Rockyview Hospitals. She retired
from nursing in 1991. Her generosity, practicality and sense of humour
will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She was always there for others
- to listen, and provide support and understanding. The family would like
to extend special thanks to Dr. P. Wong, Aunt Lois, and Velda Scott for
their help in our time of need. A Memorial Service will be held at the
Chapel of First Memorial, 1635 - 17 Avenue S.W., on Tuesday, June 10,
1997 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the charity
of your choice (6/9/97).
RATCLIFFE - Passed away suddenly in Lethbridge on Monday, October 27,
1997, Mrs. Martha Ratcliffe, at the age of 70 years, beloved wife of the
late Mr. Allan Ratcliffe, of Lethbridge. Martha is survived by three daughters,
Martha (Lyle Smith) Ratcliffe of Fort Macleod, Penny (Ian) Chapman of
Lomond and Lesley Alice (Daryl) Kirby of Calgary; and six grandsons. Martha
was predeceased by her husband Allan on August 26, 1997. A Funeral Service
will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 1997 in MARTIN BROS.
Riverview Chapel, 610 - 4 Street South, Lethbridge with Reverend James
Robinson officiating. Cremation will follow in Martin Bros. Chapel of
Peace. No flowers by request. Those who wish may donate to the Heart &
Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1011 - 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J
0C8. MARTIN BROS. FUNERAL CHAPELS LTD., Directors of the Funeral Service.
Telephone: 1-403-328-2361 (10/29/97).
RAUSCH - Mr. William (Bill) Rausch, beloved husband of Mrs. Joyce Rausch
of Calgary, passed away at his residence on September 11, 1997, at the
age of 68 years. Besides his loving wife, Bill is survived by four sisters
and a brother. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS
& HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel", (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.),
on Tuesday, September 16, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services
will be held at McInnis & Holloway's "Park Memorial Chapel",
(5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 10:30 a.m.
Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire,
memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Humane Society (S.P.C.A.),
1323 - 36 Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 6T6. In living memory of Bill
Rausch, 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 (9/14/97).
RAYBURN - Cecil Harold Rayburn of Calgary, passed away peacefully at
the Peter Lougheed Centre on September 14, 1997 at the age of 80 years.
Cec will be lovingly remembered by his wife of fifty-nine years, Lillian;
his daughter Beverley Rayburn; his son Donald (Sarah) Stevens-Rayburn;
three grandchildren, Peggy Dickson, Richard Harding and Catherine Rayburn;
and by six great-grandchildren, Heather, Steven, Samantha and Michael
Dickson, Crystal and Robert Harding. He was predeceased by his son Kenneth
Harold Rayburn in 1970. A Funeral Service will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL
HOMES "Garden Chapel", 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Thursday, September
18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Eric N. Long officiating. Interment to
follow in the Field of Honor at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire,
donations may be made to the Parkinson's Society of Southern Alberta,
480D - 36 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1W4. FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden
Chapel", Directors. Telephone: 297-0888 (9/16/97).
RAYNARD - Glady Elizabeth Raynard passed away at the Foothills Hospital
on November 5, 1997. Glady is survived by her beloved husband Earl; four
sons and four daughters-in-law, Norm and Penny, Bill and Carol, Gary and
Colleen, and Larry and Fern. She was the loving grandmother to eleven
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister
Irene Vandersickle and brother Ernie Ford. "She will be in our hearts
always". Funeral Services will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES
"Garden Chapel", 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Monday, November 10,
1997 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends
so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke
Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, T2G 3Y6. FOSTER'S
FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", Directors. Telephone: 297-0888
(11/7/97).
RAZOKY - Younis passed away suddenly in Baghdad, Iraq, at the age of
69 years. He issurvived by his wife, six sons and one daughter, three
in Calgary (Manhiel, Moual, Maher); andby three brothers and five sisters,
two in Calgary (Aziz, Sabah). Memorial Mass will becelebrated at St. Peter's
Catholic Church, 541 Silvergrove Drive N.W., at 6:00 p.m., Sunday,December
14, 1997 (12/14/97).
READ - Mrs. Jean Read (nee Barlow), passed away peacefully at Foothills
Hospital on November 18, 1997 at the age of 83 years. She will be lovingly
remembered by her son Harvey of Mara, BC; daughter Edith and Laurie Boos
of Calgary; daughter Pat and Ken Tiller of Victoria, BC; son Archie and
Deborah of Calgary; thirteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren;
also by her brother Jack and Betty Barlow of Cremona, AB; and sister Marjorie
Wood of Abbotsford, BC; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her husband Leslie, and daughter-in-law Sandy. At Jean's
request, there will be no Funeral Service. If friends so desire, memorial
donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta,
1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary T2G 3Y6. Friends are invited to meet with
the family for a Reception at the Boos residence, 1124 Lake Twintree Drive
S.E. on Sunday, November 23 between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. JACQUES FUNERAL
HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0711 (11/21/97).
REAY - Mr. Edwin Reay passed away peacefully on June 25, 1997 at the
age of 79 years, beloved husband of Margaret (Rita) Reay; and dear father
of Mairead (Ross) Bertoli, David (Belinda) Reay, and Kathleen (Don) L'Hereaux.
He is also survived by four grandchildren, Ken, Kim, Christine and Lindsey.
Private Family Services will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance",
on Monday, June 30, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation will follow at Leyden's
"Bow Valley" Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made in Edwin's memory to the Society of St. Pius X Immaculate Heart
of Mary Church, 235 - 8 Street N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 4G6 or the Calgary
Humane Society (S.P.C.A.), 1323 - 36 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6P6.
LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD., Directors of Services. Telephone: 228-4422
(6/28/97).
REBALBOS - Antonio "Tony" Ritumban Rebalbos, beloved husband
of Lydia Lafrades Rebalbos of Calgary, AB, passed away suddenly in San
Pedro, Laguna (Philippines) on June 4, 1997 at the age of 68. Besides
his wife, Tony will be lovingly remembered by his twelve children, his
eldest son, Roger and wife Beth of San Juan, Manila (Philippines), Ding
and wife Belen, Yolly and Rey Dizon, Reynaldo and wife Jet, Leni and Job
Ledesma, all of Calgary, AB, Antonio Jr., who's presently working in Saudi
Arabia and wife Meldy, Jesse, a seaman and currently sailing international
waters, and his wife, Nanette of Manila, Philippines, Noemi and Gene Biasucci
of Airdrie, AB, Mary Ann and Russ Barcena, Amy and Ruel Sarmiento, Arnold
and Jinky, also all from Calgary, AB. He will be sorely missed by his
twenty-six grandchildren, whom Tony treasured as his most priceless blessings.
Tony is also survived by three sisters, Gloria Cadorniga and Francia Satiada,
both in the Philippines and Caridad Amerson of San Diego, CA, U.S.A.;
as well as numerous comrades, cousins, nephews and nieces. Everyone addressed
him as "Pa" - the patriarch among close friends and relatives,
for he always treated people with respect and offered his true friendship.
Born on January 15, 1929 in Oas, Bicol Region (Philippines). For twelve
years, he was employed as a personal chauffeur to the President and CEO
of Universal Textile in Manila. He immigrated to Canada back in July 1983.
Here, he worked at the Calgary International Airport (Janitorial Services)
for about ten years. Tony is an avid sports fan particularly, of boxing
and a current events enthusiast. The term loving and caring person is
synonymous to Papa Tony. He and his memories will forever remain in the
hearts of those whose lives he has touched. "There was no time to
say good-bye - the day you left. But for the unconditional love, great
sense of humor, high spirits and wisdom, you will always be remembered.
We love you, Pa" (6/10/97)
REDICK - Roy Dean Redick of Airdrie, passed away suddenly on Sunday,
September 14, 1997, at the age of 57 years. Roy's life began in the small
farming community of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. He moved to Calgary as
a young man and began an association with the Ford Motor Company which
would last for over thirty years. During this time, Roy earned many awards
for service quality and commitment to a job well done. His love of four
wheel driving led him to a fond appreciation of the environment and his
involvement in its conservation. Roy's children regret not knowing that
their father's time was so short and that they were not able to spend
more time enjoying life with him. He is survived by his mother Ella Redick
of Maple Creek; his common-law wife Marg Sharlow of Airdrie; three children,
Kevin, Leslie (Stacey), and Deborah, all of Calgary, and their mother
Dorothy; four brothers, Lloyd (Verla) of Regina, Harve (Donna) of Maple
Creek, and Glen (Mary) of Tucson, Arizona, and Don of Calgary; and two
young grandchildren, Rachel and Zachary Redick of Calgary. Roy was predeceased
by his father Clifford Redick. Funeral Services will be held at Maple
Creek United Church, Maple Creek, SK, today, September 18, 1997 at 10:30
a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Maple Creek Cemetery. A Memorial Service
in Celebration of Roy's life will be held at the Town & Country Centre
(275 Jenson Drive N.E., Airdrie), on Saturday, September 20, 1997 at 10:30
a.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the
Alberta United Recreational Society, No. 2, 6025 - 12 Street S.E., T1H
2K1. In living memory of Roy Redick, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek
Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Crowfoot
Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Phone: 403-241-0044 (9/18/97).
REECE - Roy Vincent Reece passed away on November 20, 1997 at the age
of 62 years. Forwarding arrangements to Mount Shasta, California, USA.
Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES "Golden Rule Member".
Telephone: 228-4422 (11/23/97).
REES - Mary Elizabeth Rees passed away on Friday, June 20, 1997 at the
age of 90. Mary was born in Chesley, Ontario, and lived in Saskatoon where
her husband practised law, for most of her married life. She was active
in the Anglican church, the IODE, the VON, and the Saskatoon Golf and
Country Club. She moved to Calgary in 1994 and resided at the Renoir,
where she made many new friends, and gave great pleasure to her family.
She was predeceased by her husband Henry (Hal) in 1993 and her twin brother
Grant in 1956. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Helen
McDonald and husband Merril of Millarville, Alberta, and Jane Collie and
husband Ron of Calgary, Alberta, and foster son, Bill Frank and wife Terry
of Stettler, Alberta; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to express its thanks to the staff and the volunteers
of Agape Manor for their kind care. A Service of Remembrance will be held
on Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Philip's Anglican Church,
629 - 49 Avenue S.W., conducted by Reverend Canon John R. Flagler. If
friends wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agape Manor,
1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary T2N 1B8; or the Tom Baker Cancer Centre,
c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary T2N 4J8;
or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements and Cremation in care of
HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "Calgary Crematorium Chapel".
Telephone: 299-0111 (6/23/97).
REES - Rosemary. Born in Calgary, October 11, 1924. Died at Penticton,
Friday, June 27, 1997. Rosemary was predeceased by her husband Arthur
Joseph Roger Rees in March, 1997. Surviving are, loving daughter Diane
Rees of Summerland; sister Lillian (Gordon) Johnstone of Legel, Alberta;
brother Murdo Munro of Grande Prairie, Alberta; nieces, Cathy, Leslie,
Joanne; nephew Harold; cousin June Awid of Hawaii, and other relatives
in Scotland. Rosemary was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in
Edmonton; an honorary member of the Edmonton Art Club and member of the
Royal Glenora Club since 1936. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered
by all who knew her. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 14,
1997 at 2:00 p.m. at Penticton United Church, 696 Main Street, Penticton
with the Reverend Helen Stover-Scott officiating. Cremation. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the Penticton Regional Hospital Medical Foundation,
550 Carmie Avenue, Penticton, V2A 3G6 would be appreciated. Arrangements
in care of PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES (7/4/97).
REGOTO - Olga. On September 10, 1997, Olga Regoto of Edmonton, passed
away at the age of 91 years. Survived by two sons, Edmare (Irene) of Calgary,
and Lawrence of Edmonton; two daughters, Gloria (Al) Lawrence and Lorraine
(Lorne) Sanborn, all of Calgary; thirteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by her husband Carl, September 20, 1977. Funeral Service Saturday,
September 13 at 10:00 a.m. at PARK MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 9709 - 111 Avenue,
Edmonton, with Interment in Westlawn Memorial Gardens. PARK MEMORIAL LTD.,
Funeral Administrators and Directors (The Chapel on the Boulevard). Telephone:
1-403-426-0050 (9/12/97).
REICHERT - Nancy passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on
Saturday, November 8, 1997, at the age of 81 years. Nancy emigrated to
Trochu, Alberta, with her family from Wales at the age of three. Shortly
after the war, she married Alex Bennie and they raised their family in
Edmonton, Lethbridge and Calgary. After Alex's passing in 1962, Nancy
was employed by Eatons and then the Alberta Treasury Branch. In 1967,
Nancy married Orval Reichert and they resided in Red Deer, Saskatoon and
Calgary. After Orval's passing in 1988, she moved into the Confederation
Lodge and then to the Bethany Care Centre. Although her stay in the Bethany
Care Centre was relatively short, she thoroughly loved residing there
and was very grateful for the kindness and love given to her by all the
staff. Nancy will be dearly missed by her son Sandy Bennie and his wife
Donna and their children, Scott and Heather of Calgary; and her daughter
Marg Olsen and her children, Jackie, Kevin and Nancy of Saskatoon. She
will also be missed by her four brothers and their families, Bill and
Ethel Evans of Guelph, Ontario, Denby Evans, Trev and June Evans, all
of Victoria, B.C., and Dave and Aleta Evans of Calgary. Funeral Services
will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells",
(2720 Centre Street North), on Wednesday, November 12, 1997, at 3:00 p.m.
Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park. If friends so desire, memorial
tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, Second Floor,
215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1A2. Arrangements in care
of McINNIS & HOLLOWAY "Chapel of the Bells" 2720 CENTRE
STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296 (11/10/97).
REID - Mr. Richard (Dick) Lynn Reid, beloved husband of Mrs. Judy Reid
of Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Centre on June 21, 1997
after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 56 years. Born in
Carnduff, Saskatchewan, Dick came to Calgary in 1961. He worked for Con
Force, Genstar, Gwill and Sterling. Besides his loving wife, Dick is survived
by a son Kent; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Dorothy of Didsbury,
and Harold and Olga of Edmonton. Those wishing to pay their respects may
do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells", (2720
Centre Street North), on Friday, June 27, 1997 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's "Chapel
of the Bells", (2720 Centre Street North), onSaturday, June 28, 1997
at 3:00 p.m. In living memory of Dick Reid, 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
(6/25/97).
REID - Wray Hugh James Reid of Nanton, passed away at the High River
Hospital on Thursday,December 11, 1997, at the age of 70 years. He is
survived by his wife Fern; son Dirk and hiswife Lori and grandchildren,
Jeff and Shannon; son Roy and his wife Eva and grandchildren,Michael and
Daniel; son Lance and his wife Kathy and grandchildren, Megan and Erica;stepdaughters,
Colleen Albert and Brenda Stinson and her husband Philip and granddaughters,Tauney
and Sierra; stepson Dale Albert and his wife Michelle and grandchildren,
Kasha andJace. He was predeceased by his father James Reid and mother
Jane Reid. Wray came to Albertafrom Souris, Manitoba in 1954 settling
in Calgary. He worked for the City of Calgary ElectricDepartment until
his retirement in 1982. The family lived at DeWinton from 1968 to 1933
andretired to Nanton in March of 1993 where he resided until his death.
During his retirement Wraywas very active in the community as well as
an avid golfer and curler. He also acted in a numberof Windmill Theatre
productions in High River. Wray was also a very close friend of Bill W.
fornineteen years. Services will be held at the Nanton-Parkland United
Church on Tuesday,December 16, at 2:00 p.m., the Reverends, Britt and
Dirk Jessen officiating. If desired,contributions may be made in Wray's
memory to the charity of your choice. SNODGRASSFUNERAL HOME LTD. (652-2222),
Directors (12/14/97).
REIFFENSTEIN - Alice Ethel Louise (nee - Toogood) of Calgary, passed
peacefully away at the George Boyak Nursing Home on June 22, 1997 at the
age of 94 years. Survived by her children, Rose (Leonard) Rasmuson of
Brooks, Alberta, Raymond (Bernice) of Ajax, Ontario, Anne Cherry of Calgary,
Dorothy (Bill) Short of Calgary, Edwin (Lois) of Hussar, Alberta, Mary
(Matt) Siry of Calgary and Laurie (Joan) of Dalum, Alberta; twenty-one
grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles (Nanna)
Toogood of Calgary, John (Alice) Toogood of Edmonton; and sister-in-law
Mildred Toogood of Waterloo, Ontario. Predeceased by husband Charles in
1973, brother Arthur Toogood and son-in-law Donald Cherry. Born March
16, 1903 in Hellingly, Sussex, England, she moved to Chancellor, Alberta
in 1912 and to Calgary in 1967. Those wishing to pay their respects may
do so at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL HOME (17 Avenue S.E. at Garden
Road) on Thursday, June 26, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial will
be held at Emmanual Lutheran Church, 3403 - 19 Avenue S.E. on Friday,
June 27, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Denis Aicken of Emmanual Lutheran
Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made
to Palliative Care, George Boyak Nursing Home (1203 Centre Avenue East,
Calgary, T2E 0A5), or to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements
entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL HOME , 17 Avenue S.E.
at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.). Telephone: 403-272-5555
(6/24/97).
REILLY - James (Jim) Patrick. On July 2, 1997, three days prior to his
52nd birthday, at Dr. Vernon Fanning Care Centre and after a valiant struggle
with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig) disease, Jim passed away with dignity and peace
surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Camrose but spent most
of his life in Calgary. He was a resident of the Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre,
so he was living in the area where he had grown up, gone to school, and
he was in a familiar surrounding. He was employed in the automotive parts
industry for thirty years, and was employed by UAP/NAPA for the last part,
prior to his illness. Jim is survived by his mother Doris; his wife Val;
daughter Karen; and grandson Stephen; son Darren. He is also survived
by his brother Ed (Sherile) and their son Michael; and his sister Betty
(Garth) Sweeney and their son Sean; and numerous nieces and nephews. He
was predeceased by his father Al and his grandparents. Memorial Services
will be held at the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E.
on Monday, July 7, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mountain
View Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY
and FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street
S.E.). Telephone: 403-272-5555 (7/5/97).
REIMER - Helen (Eitzen) of Linden, AB, passed away November 15, 1997.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at 2:00 p.m.
at Linden Mennonite Brethren Church, Linden, AB. Arrangements in care
of SUNSET FUNERAL SERVICE, Linden. Telephone: 546-3903 (11/17/97).
REMPEL - Mrs. Catherine Rempel of Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed
Centre on June 22, 1997. She was born to Johann and Katherina Esau on
February 20, 1922 in Samara, Russia. She came over to Canada with her
parents in 1926 where they settled in the Acme district, moved to Stavely,
Alberta, and then settled in Vauxhall, Alberta in 1935. When she was fourteen
her mother went to be with the Lord. At that time, Catherine accepted
Christ as her personal Saviour. She met Abram Rempel and they were married
May 5, 1945. They remained in Vauxhall until 1953 when, after farming
proved difficult, they moved to Calgary. Catherine had a big heart for
children, and she and Abram opened their home to foster children for fifteen
years. She also took care of working mothers' children for thirty years,
hardly missing a day during this time. Abram and Catherine raised six
children, four of whom were adopted. Catherine is survived by her husband
Abram; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Emily and Gord Klassen, Sharon
Rempel, Doreen Rempel and Richard Harding; two sons and a daughter-in-law,
Garry and Doris Rempel, and Albert Rempel; and nine grandchildren, Jennifer,
David, Melany, Lisa, Jeremy, April, Michelle, Kelly and Jaden, all of
Calgary. She is also survived by a sister Anne Andres of Linden, Alberta.
She was predeceased by her parents, a brother and a daughter. Funeral
Services will be held at Highland Mennonite Brethren Church (4018 Centre
B Street N.W.) on Thursday, June 26, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Harry
Heidebrecht officiating. Graveside Service to follow at the Vauxhall Cemetery,
Vauxhall, Alberta where her father is also laid to rest. If friends so
desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Mennonite Central
Committee, 76 Skyline Crescent S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2K 5X7. Sorrow
not as those without hope, but as those who will be with her and the Lord
forever and ever. Oh what a blessed hope, when the trumpet of the Lord
will sound and we will rise to be with her and the Lord forever and ever.
In living memory of Catherine Rempel, 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
(6/24/97).
RENAUD - Mr. Alain Renaud, beloved husband of Regina of Calgary, passed
away at the Rosedale Hospice on Sunday, November 2, 1997, after a brief
battle with cancer at the age of 66 years. Alain was born on May 27, 1931
in Marcelin, Saskatchewan. He moved to Alberta in 1950, and became employed
with Alberta Brewers Agents Ltd. in that year. Alain worked with A.B.A.
for over forty years and retired from his position as General Manager
in June 1991. Alain attended the University of Alberta and completed a
certificate in Management Development in 1970. Through his life and actions,
Alain demonstrated he was a man of honesty, integrity and generosity;
touching everyone he met in a special way. He was a loving husband, father
and grandfather. Pepere will be missed by all of us. Besides his loving
wife of forty-four years, Alain is also survived by his six children,
Priscille and her husband Dr. Paul Caffaro of Slave Lake, Raymond and
his wife Angela of Calgary, Sylvia and her husband Rick Pratt of Slave
Lake, Marc and his wife Andree Blouin of Calgary, Gerald and his wife
Darlene of Abbotsford, B.C., and Carmen and her husband Brian Ferrier
of Calgary; and twelve grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers
and sisters, George Renaud and wife Marge, Margaret Laventure, Victor
Renaud and wife Marg, Dora Cameron and husband Jim, Jayne Exner and husband
Joe, Evelyn Heuer, Denis Renaud and wife Faye-Ann, and Arlene Hemmings.
Alain was predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Juliette. Relatives and
friends are invited to Prayers at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church (1600
Acadia Drive S.E.), on Wednesday, November 5, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral
Services will be held at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, on Thursday,
November 6, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. John A. Bastigal of St. James'
Catholic Church, Okotoks, Celebrant. If friends so desire, memorial tributes
may be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice, 920 - 7A Street N.W., Calgary,
Alberta T2M 3J3. In living memory of Alain Renaud, 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
(11/4/97).
RENNIE - James Peter Rennie passed away at the Glenmore Park Auxiliary
Hospital following a brief illness on Saturday, June 14, 1997 at the age
of 87 years. He will be greatly missed, but lovingly remembered by his
sister Jean of Edmonton; son Jim; daughter-in-law Lorraine; grandchildren,
Elizabeth and Jamie, all of Calgary; and his many friends and relatives
around the world. Jim was born in Edmonton on May 7, 1910, the second
youngest of nine children. He married Verna May Porter of Edmonton in
1936, and they remained a loving and inseparable couple for fifty-seven
years until her death in 1993. Jim worked as a newspaper reporter in Edmonton
in the thirties and forties; served his country with distinction in the
RCAF during the Second World War; and had a long and rewarding career
in public relations with Imperial Oil Limited before retiring in 1973.
He was a man of many parts - a talented writer and communication professional,
a loving husband, a fitness fanatic and champion handball player, a friend
and confidante to many, a devoted father and father-in-law, an outdoors
enthusiast who loved to walk, a storyteller and raconteur, and ardent
dancer, and avid reader, an amateur gardener and grower of giant tomatoes,
a fan of Dixieland music, a connoisseur of good gin, and a proud and doting
grandfather. Most of all however, he was a man for whom family was first
and foremost. Funeral Services will be held at the CALGARY CREMATORIUM
CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W., Calgary (within the valley of Queen's Park
Cemetery), on Saturday, June 21, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Bill Musselwhite
officiating. Following the Service, family and friends are invited to
the home of Jim and Lorraine Rennie to remember and celebrate the life
of Jim Sr. A memorial donation on Jim's behalf may be made directly to
Trinity Lodge Seniors Society, 1111 Glenmore Trail S.W., Calgary, AB T2V
4C9. Funeral and Cremation in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES
"Calgary Crematorium Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111 (6/18/97).
RENNIE - Phyllis Lorraine died in Victoria, BC, on October 20, 1997.
She was predeceased by her husband Gordon, and is survived by her daughters,
Sharon (Jorge) and Noreen (Richard); son Bradford (Faye); granddaughters,
Nika, Nadine and Sara; sisters, Louise, Bernice and Tiny; and brothers,
Sonny and Freddie. Born in Prince Rupert, BC, on August 19, 1926. Phyllis
lived on the prairies for many years and returned to the west coast she
loved in 1991. She enjoyed reading, gardening, walking her dog Simmy,
spending time with family and crocheting for friends and the needy. She
will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. A private Graveside
Service will be held at Royal Oak Burial Park. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL
SERVICES Telephone: 1-250-384-5512 (10/22/97).
REPP - James William. Passed away at the Agape Manor Hospice in Calgary
on June 14, 1997 at the age of 44 years. Jim will be sadly missed and
lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Pamela; his parents, Bill and
Dorothy; his children, Shauna and her husband Chris Bullivant, Dwayne
and Krista; his grandchildren, Bryan, Karlie and Victoria Bullivant; his
sisters, Marilyn, Diane (Brian), Gail (Rick), Sherry and Gloria (Mike);
as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He will also be fondly remembered
by his in-laws, Roberta and Roy Nichol, and Arlo and Frances Wills; his
sister-in-law Wendy Walker; and his brothers-in-law, George Fleet, and
Doug and Greg Wills. Jim was predeceased by his first wife Gail Repp,
and baby Alyssa. He was a long-time employee of Shell Canada Resources,
and will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service will be held at
FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES, Garden Chapel, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., on Wednesday,
June 18, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Neil Muth officiating. Interment
to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. The family would like to extend their
gratitude to the staff and volunteers at the Agape Manor Hospice for the
care and kindness given to Jim and his family at this time. In lieu of
flowers memorial tributes in Jim's name may be made to the Canadian Cancer
Society, Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, T2G 1A2, or to the
Agape Manor Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, T2N 1B8. At Foster's
Funeral Homes (Garden Chapel) annual Christmas Candlelight Memorial Service,
an "Ornamental Dove" will be dedicated in memory of Jim. FOSTER'S
FUNERAL HOME, Garden Chapel, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888 (6/17/97).
REWCASTLE - Bryana Dawn Rewcastle, beloved daughter of Don and Elaine
Rewcastle of Calgary, and sister to Kyle, passed away tragically on Sunday,
July 20, 1997 at the age of 16 years. Bryana was born in Winnipeg, MB
on April 23, 1981. She attended Southwood Elementary, Elboya Junior High
and completed Grade Ten in Western Canada High School in Calgary. Bryana's
enthusiasm for life exuded through her love of music, sports and academics.
She played the violin and viola for the Suzuki Music Institute and as
well was a member of the Mount Royal Intermediate Orchestra. She also
played trumpet and french horn in her junior high school band. Sports
always played an important part of her life, this was displayed through
her participation in baseball, the Foothills Soccer Association, her love
of snow boarding and enjoying the outdoors. A special place in her heart
was her cabin in Manitoba. Receiving higher education played a very important
part in her life, this was evidenced by her academic achievements in school,
often reaching the Honor Role. This was also displayed by her recent enrollment
in summer school to obtain advanced courses. The new-found responsibility
of a part-time job at Sport Chek meant a great deal to Bryana in reaching
out for her independence. It was an opportunity for her to demonstrate
skills she developed in the Junior Achievement Program. Bryana will always
be lovingly remembered by her family and friends, because of her enthusiasm
and spirit in life. When the shadows of night are falling And we are sitting
alone There always comes a longing dear If you could only come home. Besides
her loving parents, Bryana is survived by her brother Kyle, to whom she
was devoted; her grandfather Ross Baker of Winnipeg, MB; her grandmother
Sarah Rewcastle of Winnipeg, MB; her uncles and aunts, Bob and Myrna Baker,
Ted and Lynne Rewcastle and Bill Baker; as well as by her cousins, Naomi
Baker, Kristen and Jennifer Rewcastle. Bryana is predeceased by her grandmother
Agnes Baker, and grandfather Ed Rewcastle. Those wishing to pay their
respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel",
(5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), today, July 23, 1997 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at Riverview United Church (824 Imperial
Way S.W.), on Thursday, July 24, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Hillson
officiating. Graveside Service to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens,
Calgary. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly
to the Bryana Rewcastle Educational Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of Nova Scotia,
205, 2525 Woodview Drive S.W., Calgary, T2W 4N4. In living memory of Bryana
Rewcastle, 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 (7/23/97).
REYES - Ramon Capili Reyes, beloved husband of Mrs. Flordeliza Reyes,
of Calgary, passed away July 11, 1997 after a difficult battle with cancer.
As well as his wife Flora, he is survived by their daughters, Rizalyn
and Rowena; his brother Angelito Reyes; his sister Corazon Tadiar; and
numerous friends and other relatives who will all miss him dearly. He
is predeceased by his father Alfredo Reyes, his mother Epigenia Reyes,
and his sister Christina Aquirre. Ramon was born and raised in Manila,
Philippines. He came to Canada in 1979 and has worked for Lucerne Foods
for the entire time he has resided here. Relatives and friends are invited
to visit at Pierson's Funeral Home, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E. on Monday, July
14 and Tuesday, July 15, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Prayers will be held on
Tuesday, July 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Pierson's Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 15
Templebow Road N.E. on Wednesday, July 16 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. William
Corcoran, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Rocky View Garden of
Cemetery. PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE, Directors. Telephone: 235-3602 (7/14/97).
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