|

Contact Us:
© 2002 - 2005 AFHS
18 Jul 2002
|
 |
1997: Deaths - Sh
SHANER - Rose Shaner, born North Dakota, October 28, 1905; died Calgary,
November 5, 1997. Rose was one of six children of a pioneer family who
settled Western Canada. She remembers, as a child of four, arriving in
Canada from the U.S. by railroad. Her father Andrew Willy, held her hand
and walked with his family across the border to a new country and a new
promise and future. The family settled in Blaine Lake for a short while
before relocating to St. Walburg. They arrived there before the railroad
and established the first general store in the area. That trip was made
with a team of oxen. As the eldest child, Rose was taken out of school
after completing grade eight to work at the family store. She loved school
and cried about not being able to continue. Her education did go on at
the store where she learned something of business and even bartered furs
and learned some Cree. Rose worked in Vancouver and Calgary before moving
to Swift Current where she married a farmer Cort Shaner in 1936. They
were each other's best friends. She loved gardening, cooking, entertaining
friends and especially sport fishing. She spent a huge amount of time
caring for her mother and sister who both suffered through very difficult
diseases. She was a regular volunteer at nursing homes in Swift Current.
She had a sense of humor that lasted to the end even though her last few
months were also very difficult. Rose was rewarded with her first great-granddaughter
Alacia in August. In our minds she established her own eternal itinerary
in waiting for this birth. She is survived by her loving granddaughters,
Susan Cortes and Karan Shaner; and son-in-law Luis Cortes and Arnold Enge.
She also is survived by her son Jim Shaner and his wife Kelda; as well
as a brother Raymond Willy; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased
by her husband Cort Shaner in 1982. The family would like to thank the
excellent care-givers at the Forest Grove Care Centre who made her life
as comfortable as possible over the last few months and to the Trinity
Lodge and their excellent staff who provided wonderful service over the
last four years. A special thanks to Dr. Len Aldridge who provided the
counseling and medical care that gave Rose quality at the end of her life.
If friends so desire, a memorial tribute may be made to Osteoporosis Society
of Alberta, 1020, 910 - 7 Avenue, S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 3N8, or Rotary
Foundation - Canada, P.O. Box 34254 RPO Westbrooke, Calgary, AB T3C 9Z9.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 8, 1997 at 3:00 p.m.
at MEMORIES FUNERAL CHAPEL, Calgary. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated
on Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Funeral arrangements in care of MEMORIES
FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM, 12705 Lake Fraser Drive S.E., Calgary. Telephone:
403-216-1386 (11/7/97).
SHARP - Helma, beloved wife of the late Bill Sharp, passed away suddenly
at home December3, 1997 at Vulcan, Alberta at the age of 75 years. Beloved
mother of one daughter Rose (Don)Fox of Vulcan; two sons, Bill (Lynne)
of Vulcan and John (Dorothy) of Coleman; ninegrandchildren, eight great-grandchildren;
a brother Les (Marion) Greaves of Calgary; threesisters, Marion Henry,
Lela Avery, both of Bassano, and Edith (Harvey) Fuller of Brooks;numerous
nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral Service Monday, December
8, 1997at 11:00 a.m. at Vulcan United Church with Rev. Don Watt officiating.
Interment, MountainView Memorial Gardens, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road,
Calgary, at 3:00 p.m. In lieu offlowers, if friends so desire, memorial
tributes in Helma's memory could be made to either theVulcan United Church
Memorial Fund, Box 275, Vulcan, Alberta T0L 2B0 or charity of yourchoice.
VULCAN FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 1-403-485-2633 (12/6/97).
SHARPE - Mr. Edward Alexander Sharpe passed away following a courageous
battle with heartdisease. He is survived by his loving son Barry; as well
as his two sisters, Marie O'Bertous andBetty Pope; his brothers, Harold
and Tom. He was predeceased by his brother John. Ed was bornin Calgary
and served overseas from 1939 to 1945 during World War II, following the
war hecontinued his career in the R.C.A.F. He was active in the Masonic
Lodge and the Star. He lovedhunting, fishing and the outdoors. His family
was very important to him and he will be lovinglyremembered by them. Funeral
Services will be held at the CALGARY CREMATORIUMCHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street
N.W. (within Queen's Park Cemetery) on Wednesday, December 17,1997 at
1:00 p.m. with Rev. David Cook officiating. The family would like to express
theirgratitude to E.M.S. and the staff at the Rockyview Hospital. Special
thanks to Rick Goodwin forhis efforts to save Ed. In lieu of flowers,
memorial tributes may be made to the Heart &Stroke Foundation of Alberta,
1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary T2G 3Y6. Funeral and Cremationarrangements
are in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "CalgaryCrematorium
Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111 (12/17/97).
SHAW - James Miller Shaw of Midnapore, Alberta, passed away on Saturday,
December 6,1997 at the age of 85 years. James was born in Midnapore, AB
on Tuesday, June 25, 1912.He was a third generation descendent of the
Shaw Family of Midnapore who homesteadedsouth of Fish Creek in 1883. Jim
lived all of his life on land settled by his grandparents andfarmed that
land, now developed as the communities of Canyon Meadows, Millrise andShawnessy.
A gentle man of generous nature, he was an active member of I.O.O.F.Hillhurst
Lodge No. 46, having joined in 1939 and was a Past Grand Master of the
GrandLodge of Alberta. He was proud of, and had very much enjoyed his
participation in theOddfellows Eye Screening Program. Jim was an avid
hunter and fisherman and uponretirement travelled the world several times.
His gardens and the enjoyment he derivedfrom growing are fondly remembered
by, and will continue because of seeds passed alongto friends and family.
Jim was a Gold Card Member of the Southern Alberta Pioneers andlong time
benefactor and active member of the parish of St. Paul's Anglican Church,Midnapore.
Jim is survived by his sister Irene Brown; and step-children, Bill (June)
Reeves,Bob (Mary) Reeves and Marilyn (Wendell) LePan; and by step-daughter-in-law
Jeanne Grey.He greatly influenced and will be lovingly remembered by ten
grandchildren, sixgreat-grandchildren and an extended family of nieces,
nephews and their children. Jim waspredeceased by wives, Lila (1971) and
Mary (1993), step-son Jack Grey, parents, Maltmanand Maud Shaw, sisters,
Frances Borgal, Annie Lineham, Mary Hunt, Carrie Klavano, andbrother Bill
Shaw. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Fish
CreekChapel", (14441 Bannister Road S.E.), on Thursday, December
11, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with theRev. Robert Griffin of the Anglican Christ
Church, Millarville, AB officiating. GravesideService to follow at St.
Paul's Anglican Cemetery, (Midnapore), 14620 Macleod Trail S.E.Following
the Graveside Service, relatives and friends are invited to meet with
the familyat Shawnee Slopes Golf Course, 820 - 146 Avenue S.W. If friends
so desire, memorialtributes may be made directly to "St. Paul's Church
MCES Trust Fund", St. Paul's AnglicanChurch (14620 Macleod Trail
S.E.), for the preservation of St. Paul's Church andCemetery. Arrangements
in care of McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441BANNISTER
ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575 (12/10/97).
SHAW - Mrs. Marie Shaw, beloved wife of Mr. Alex Shaw of Calgary, passed
away suddenly atthe Foothills Hospital on November 30, 1997, at the age
of 72 years. Marie was a loving wife offifty-one years. She was avid in
sports such as swimming and bowling. Marie was along-standing member of
the Eagles Club. She is the loving mother of Sherryn and Ralph VanHorne
of Saanichton, B.C., Larry and Betty Shaw, Randy Shaw, David and Debbie
Shaw, BrendaClandfield, all of Calgary, and Gloria and John McGregor of
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; as wellas fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by six brothers andtwo sisters. Funeral Services
will be held at McINNIS and HOLLOWAY'S "ParkMemorialChapel"
(5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), today, December 4, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with the
RevJohn L.Maes officiating. Graveside Service to follow in "Holy
Family Catholic Cemetery"at EdenBrook Memorial Gardens. If friends
so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to theHeart and Stroke
Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6.
Inliving memory of Marie Shaw, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial
Park by McINNIS and HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel",
5008 ELBOWDRIVE S.W.,CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200 (12/4/97).
SHAW - Mr. Victor Woodrow of Calgary, Alberta, passed away peacefully
on June 9, 1997 at the age of 79 years. Vic is survived by his wife Sherry;
one daughter Janice; and two sons, Neil and Phillip; three grandchildren,
Nesha, Nicole and Allan; and two great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren,
and four step-great-grandchildren. Also survived by sister Shirley Janet.
Vic was predeceased by his wife Rosella in 1977. Vic was born November
9, 1918. His many talents and humour brought joy to all his friends and
family from woodworking to Guido-guilding, raising birds, motorcycles
to oil painting. He has left us all a legacy of passion and zest for life.
Vic was a long-standing active member of the Army and Navy Club of Calgary.
Victor will be remembered by family and friends as husband, father, grandfather
and friend who enriched the lives of everyone he touched. Friends and
family are invited to Visitation at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden
Chapel", 3220 - 4 Street N.W., on Thursday, June 12, 1997 from 6:00
to 8:00 p.m. In respect of Vic's wishes, and informal Graveside Service
will be held on Friday, June 13, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. at Queen's Park Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to Home Care Program
(telephone: 228-7480). FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel",
Directors. Telephone: 297-0888 (6/12/97).
SHEETS - Josiah William Sheets, born September 13, 1909 at Sykeston,
North Dakota, passed away October 17, 1997 at the Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre
at the age of 88 years. Left to cherish wonderful memories are his wife
Vera, married sixty-three years; two sons, Ken (Mary) Sheets, Bruce (Pauline)
Sheets; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Bill is also survived
by one sister and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents,
Christopher Columbus and Albina May Sheets, six brothers and four sisters.
Bill came to Foremost, Alberta in 1910 by train from Sykeston, ND; moved
to Sundre in 1928. Bill married Vera Murray in 1934 and moved to Calgary.
From Calgary they moved to Olds and in 1953 moved back to Calgary. Bill
worked as a carpenter and retired in 1974. Memorial Services will be held
in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday, October 21, 1997
at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity
of the donor's choice. Arrangements and Cremation 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 (10/20/97).
SHEILS - Iona Adeline, passed away at the Didsbury District Long Term
Care Facility on June 13, 1997. Iona was born on February 10, 1921 in
Oyen, Alberta. She attended high school in Cereal and Chinook, then earned
her Teaching Certificate from the Calgary Normal School. She moved to
Didsbury in 1942 and taught school at Jutland, Midway and Didsbury for
twenty-three years. Following her retirement, Iona continued to tutor
students and substitute teach for another fifteen years. She felt very
fortunate in knowing so many students and considered them as friends whom
she did not forget. On October 13, 1944 she married J. Harold Sheils and
they operated a mixed farm for many years in the Lone Pine District. During
that time she was involved with the Lone Pine Oriole's Womens Girls Club,
the Lone Pine Women's Institute and the Lone Pine Oldtimer's Association.
One of Iona's proudest accomplishments was holding the office of Honored
Royal Lady in the Didsbury Order of the Royal Purple Lodge No. 317 after
having joined as a Charter Member. In 1989, she was given an Honorary
Life Membership in the Lodge. Iona is survived by her loving daughters,
Lorna Evenson of Calgary, Sheryl Taylor (Warren) of Chestermere Lake;
one son Delbert Sheils and his wife Jane of Calgary; five grandchildren,
James, William, Trevor, Jacqueline and Janice. She is also survived by
a brother Ralph Odden of Calgary. Iona was predeceased by her husband
Harold in 1992. Services will be held at Knox United Church in Didsbury
at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 1997 with Rev. Malcolm Profitt officiating.
Interment to follow at the Didsbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to either The Canadian Diabetes Association or The Kidney
Foundation of Canada (6/17/97).
SHELVEY - Steven Lewis Shelvey, beloved son and stepson of John and Nancy
Simmonds, died September 16, 1997 at the age of 29 years. Survivors are
his brother Kevin (Ann); and his devoted care givers, Jean and Ray Bourgonais
and family. A Memorial Service will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES
"Garden Chapel", 3220 - 4 Street N.W., on Saturday, September
20, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. B. Lay officiating. In lieu of flowers,
those wishing may make a donation in Steven's name to the Electric Wheelchair
Hockey Association, Box 82012, 1400 - 12 Avenue S.W., Calgary, T2C 3W5.
FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", Directors. Telephone:
297-0888 (9/18/97).
SHERGER - Lucas Gerard Sussenguth, beloved first born son of Wayne and
Chris, passed awayon December 6, 1997, born in Calgary on December 5,
1997. Along with his parents, Lucas issurvived by his grandparents, Linda
and Jerry Sussenguth, and Shirley and Tony Sherger; as wellas his great-grandparents
and all his aunts, uncles and cousins. Lucas will live on forever notonly
in our hearts by also through his gift of sight to the H.O.P.E. Foundation.
Special thanks tothe doctors, nurses and midwives at the Foothills Hospital
N.I.C.U. and Maternity Ward. In lieuof flowers, donations may be made
to the Foothills Hospital N.I.C.U. "Lucas you werewith usfor only
a short time but you have changed our life forever. We will love you and
miss youalways." Love Mom and Dad. "A little pink rose in my
garden grew, The tiniest roseof all 'Twaskissed by the sun caressed by
the dew. Oh little pink rose in my garden. Oh little pink rose 'twasyou.
Oh little pink rose of your mother's heart Have you faded and gone away?
Has the Gardenergathered my little pink rose For His loveliest garden
today? Did He need one more blossom ofyour size and hue And was that the
reason the Gardener chose you? Oh, little pink rose 'twasyou." Arrangements
and Cremation in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERALSERVICES,"Calgary
Crematorium Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111. (12/8/97).
SHERIN - Jenny (Penny) Ella Sherin passed away at the Rockyview General
Hospital on Sunday, June 22, 1997 at the age of 67 years. She will be
lovingly remembered by son Richard (Judy Thomson); daughters, Judi and
Laura (John) Roffel; grandchildren, Robert (Tracy), Brett, and Ryan; one
brother Barney Wolthuis and family: Sue (Leif) and April, Diane (Terry),
and Marina (Doug) and Zack; as well as other special nieces and nephews.
Jenny will be remembered for the love and support she was always able
to provide her family. Funeral Services will be held at Lakeview United
Church, 3023 - 63 Avenue S.W., on Thursday, June 26, 1997 at 3:00 p.m.
with Rev. Bob Mutlow officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. If
desired, a donation in Jenny's memory may be made directly to a charity
of the donor's choice. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE
FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". Telephone:
299-0100 (6/24/97).
SHERMAN - (1912 - 1997) Mr. Ronald (Percy) Sherman of Calgary, passed
away peacefully at the Rosedale Hospice on Monday, June 9, 1997, at the
age of 84 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a devoted
father and grandfather and will be lovingly remembered by his son Robert
and his wife Carol, granddaughters, Michelle and Robyn, a daughter Dell
and her husband Barry, grandson Grant, granddaughters Jill, Kim and her
husband Eugene and a great-grandson. He also leaves to mourn his passing,
his brothers, Emil, Gerry, wife Pat; two sisters and brothers-in-law,
Lorraine, husband Doug, Gloria, husband Leo; numerous nieces, nephews
and many great friends. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Anna-Marie
and Conrad, stepmother Esther, and sisters, Pauline and Mary. Miss Me
But Let Me Go "When I come to the end of the road And the sun has
set for me I want not tears or gloom-filled room Why cry for a soul set
free? Miss me a little - but not too long And not with your head bowed
low Remember the love that we all shared Miss me - but let me go. For
this is a journey we all must take And each must go alone It's all part
of the Master's plan A step on the road to home When you are lonely and
sick of heart See family and friends we know Take time to heal, tho' we
must part Miss me and let me go." Funeral Services will be held at
McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre
Street North), on Friday, June 13, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr.
Henry Schorr of Centre Street Church officiating. Private Graveside Service
at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorial tributes may
be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice, 920 - 7A Street N.W., Calgary,
Alberta T2M 3J3. A special thank you to Dr. Daryl Jenken for his wonderful
care and support during this trying time as well as a special thank you
to Dr. William C. Neumann. A heartfelt thank you to all nurses and caregivers
at the Rosedale Hospice. In living memory of Ronald Sherman, 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 (6/12/97).
SHIBLEY - Eva Martha Shibley of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the
Father Lacombe Nursing Home on Wednesday,October 8, 1997 at the age of
83 years. Eva is survived by her nieces, Cathy (Norman) Howarth of Calgary,
Eva (Wayne)Donovan of Sydney, NS, and Marilyn (Brian) Cotterell; as well
as her brother-in-law Norman Gilliham of Calgary. She ispredeceased by
her sisters, Rose and Jenny, and her brother Tommy. Funeral Mass will
be celebrated at Father LacombeNursing Home (332 - 146 Avenue S.E.) on
Friday, October 10, 1997 at 11:15 a.m. Arrangements in care of McINNIS
&HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER
ROAD S.E., CALGARY. Telephone:403-256-9575 (10/9/97).
SHIRLEY - It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of our
beloved Trevor Allen Shirley. He passed away on July 14, 1997, surrounded
by his loving wife and companion of forty-seven years, Corky and his devoted
daughters. He passed away at the Foothills Hospital after a courageous
battle with cancer at the age of 68 years. Funeral Services will be held
at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow
Drive S.W.), today, July 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow
at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens, Calgary. 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 and/or Alberta Lung Association,
302, 609 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 2A1. In living memory
of Trevor Shirley, 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 (7/19/97).
SHISHIDO - Nick Shishido passed away quietly on December 23, 1997 with
his family by hisside, including his sister Chyo and her husband from
Toronto. Predeceased by sons, Russell andDale. He is sadly missed by his
wife Mae; sons, Colin, Shawn and his wife Judy; and grandsons,Cory and
Grant. Heartfelt thanks to the Doctors and Nurses for their tireless and
tender caregiven to him while in Peter Lougheed Hospital. FOSTER'S GARDEN
CHAPEL, Directors.Telephone: 297-0888 (12/29/97).
SHLAH - Mariam passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96 years
on November 25, 1997. She is survived by her beloved daughter Chafika
Shlah; her grandchildren, Ghassan (Ghada), Marwan (Jamal), Adnan (Marion),
Ryiad (Abir) Shlah, Nawal (Joseph) Estephan; and her great-grandchildren,
Dima, Rima, Ribal, Raneen, Anese, Assmar and Sandra Shlah, Fayez, Carol
and Reann Estephan. The family of Mariam wish to give their thanks to
the staff of the Rockyview Hospital for providing care in her final weeks.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME
(17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.) this evening between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church (4208
- 17 Avenue S.W.) on Friday, November 28, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev.
Daniel Rizg officiating. Donations in memory of Mariam may be made to
St. Severius of Antioch Syrian Orthodox Church Building Fund (P.O. Box
22136, Bankers Hall, Calgary, AB T2P 4J5). As a tribute to Mariam, Leyden's
Funeral Homes will make a donation to St. Severius of Antioch Syrian Orthodox
Church Building Fund. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD.
"A Golden Rule Member". Telephone: 228-4422(11/27/97).
SHULER - Lillian (Lil) Hazel Shuler (nee Bell), beloved wife of forty-three
years of David Alison Shuler of Calgary, passed away at the CareWest Sarcee
Nursing Home on Tuesday, July 22, 1997 after a lengthy illness. Lil was
born in Apohaqui, New Brunswick on September 11, 1912. She worked for
The Bay for twenty-six years, retiring in 1968. She will be sadly missed
by her family and friends. Besides her loving husband, Lil is survived
by two sisters, Marjorie Campbell of Kimberley, B.C. and Vera Brown of
Lethbridge, AB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased
by her brother Gordon Bell. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS &
HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on
Friday, July 25, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Mr. Arnie Chamberlain, Chaplain
of CareWest Sarcee Auxiliary Hospital and Nursing Home officiating. Graveside
Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery (Calgary). If friends so desire,
memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor's choice.
In living memory of Lillian Shuler, 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
(7/24/97).
SHULZ - S. Kim (Vernon). Kim passed away October 20, 1997. The kind and
gentle mother of Christopher, David and Timothy; sister of Else, Martin
and Lorraine. The most important time in her life was to remain home and
raise her sons. Kim graduated from St. Michael's School of Nursing and
spent thirteen of her happiest years nursing in Calgary. She spoke lovingly
of co-workers Luleen, Ewa, Nancy, Debbie, Ramza, Cory and Barb Endman
who were so supportive and made a difference in her life. She had a special
love for Sharon, Connie, Cory and Hal and her beloved Dustin, Lucas and
Jackson. She missed Reg, her loving compassionate friend and Donna, an
earth angel, both who passed away before their time. Nieces and nephews,
Jill, Brent, Terry, Dan, Kevin, Michael and Rachell and their partners
and loved ones held a special place in her heart. She will miss Merle
- longtime friend who always made the good times better and the hard days
easier. She felt fortunate to have Sandi and Joe and Yvonne as caring
neighbors. She will miss Bethany residents John and Ruth. Kim openly stated
her opposition to violence against women, and wished to see men taking
a stand with men and working to end violence and terror against men, women
and children. She was involved in MADD and the Women's Shelters, and 745
Faint Hope Clause. Kim loved the out of doors, wildlife - the sun - and
the peacefulness of the farm along the creek at Millarville, the precious
hours with Martin, Lorraine and Else. For those living with Lupus she
offers her compassion and hope. Thanks to Dr. Diane Wilson, Dr. Cynthia
Farvolden and nurse Janet. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday,
October 25, at 1:30 p.m. at the Triwood Community Association, 2244 Chicoutimi
Drive N.W. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Lupus Society
(10/22/97).
SIEGL - Maria, aged 73 years, of Calgary, passed away November 6, 1997
at her residence. Beloved mother of Maggie Flynn (Neil), St. Albert, Hans
Siegel (Anna Mae) of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by six grandchildren,
Mark Siegel, Carla-Marie Peebles, Tania Nahulak, Brandy Flynn, Michael
Nahulak and Melody Flynn. Born in Vienna, Austria, she came to Edmonton,
Canada in 1952. She was President of the United Ostomy Association of
Canada and devoted many years to improving the quality of life for Ostomates
worldwide. Services will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance"
(17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.), on Monday, November 10, 1997 at 3:00 p.m.
If friends desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative
Care Unit of the Calgary Regional Health Authority (Home Care), P.O. Box
4016, Station C, 320 - 17 Avenue S.W., T2T 5T1. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES
LTD., Directors of Service. Telephone: 228-4422 (11/7/97).
SIFERD - Vera Siferd passed away 28 June 1997. She is survived by her
husband Charles C. Siferd; sons, Ralph D. Siferd and Clark A. Siferd;
brother Roman D. Sluzar; and sister Irene Sluzar. If friends and family
desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made 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
(6/30/97).
SIKORSKI - Joseph Sikorski of Maple Ridge, B.C., passed away September
30, 1997 at the age of 64 years, after a brief struggle with cancer. He
will be greatly missed by his loving wife Ann; daughter Candace (John
Suk) of Richmond, B.C.; his son Trevor (Geraldine) of London, England;
his mother Dora Bancarz of Calgary; and many other relatives and friends.
Joe was born in Wynyard, SK, and lived in Calgary for over thirty years.
He was involved in the energy industry having worked for Amoco Canada.
Later on he started Sikorski Seismic until retiring five years ago. Memorial
Service Saturday, October 4 at 11:00 a.m., Northside Chapel, Port Coquitlam,
B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mission Fund, c/o Northside Chapel
(10/3/97).
SILVER - Mrs. Evelyn Lillian Silver, beloved wife of Maurice Silver for
over fifty-four years, passed away peacefully on September 7, 1997 at
the age of 75 years. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by
Maurice; her son Arthur and his wife Kory; her brothers, David Davids
of Medicine Hat, Hymie Davids and his wife Mickey of Lethbridge; her sister
Doreen Gorlin and her husband Len of Rancho Mirage, California; and her
many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her cherished son Leonard
Marc in 1991, and her parents, Ida and Abraham Davids. Evelyn was a life
member of Aliyah Chapter of Hadassah-Wizo and Beth Tzedec Synagogue. She
was a very special, loving, caring person who always had a smile and a
kind word for everyone she met or knew. She was famous for her kufals
and chicken soup and had a talent for making everyone feel at home. She
will be greatly missed by her large extended family of friends, their
children and grandchildren. If friends so desire, donations in Evelyn's
memory can be made to a charity of their choice, the Canadian Cancer Society
(Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 1A2) or Nursing
Unit No. 71 at the Rockyview General Hospital (7007 - 14 Street S.W.,
T2V 1P9). Funeral Services will be held today, September 9, 1997 at 2:00
p.m. at the Jewish Memorial Chapel, 1702 - 17 Avenue S.W. Interment to
follow at the Jewish Cemetery (30 Avenue and Erlton Street S.W.). Arrangements
in care of the CHEVRA KADISHA of CALGARY, 1702 - 17 Avenue S.W. Telephone:
244-4717. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors of the
Rockyview Hospital Unit No. 71 for their concern and loving care during
Evelyn's illness (9/9/97).
SILVESTER - Olive Nancy (nee Foster) of Calgary, passed away at the Care
West Sarcee LongTerm Care Centre on Sunday, December 21, 1997 at the age
of 82 years. Announcements laterby McINNIS and HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES
"Fish Creek Chapel", 14441BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575
(12/27/97).
SIM - William "Bill" Cyrill Sim passed away peacefully at the
Extendicare Scottish, on Saturday, June 28, 1997 at the age of 72 years.
Bill is survived by two sisters, Janet McColeman and Isabell Needham both
of Princeton, B.C.; nieces, Heather McColeman of London, England, Betty
(Scotty) Thomson of Merrit, B.C. and Lynore (Jackie) Krenn of Princeton,
B.C. and numerous other nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a special
friend Arbie Fisher and her children Randy Fisher, Jaylene (Charles) Methot
and Gaylene Fisher and partner Michael Playfair. Bill will also be sadly
missed by Joshua and Amanda who knew him as Grandpa Bill. Bill is predeceased
by his parents, James and Isabella Sim. During the Second World War, Bill
served with the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve and up until his
passing, was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 Branch. Bill
was also a friend of Bill W. and long term member of the Garnet Block.
Bill had a special place in his heart for animals, especially dogs of
which he had many throughout his life. A special thanks to the Nursing
staff and Doctors of the Rockyview Hospital and Extendicare Scottish.
Friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, July 1, 1997 at Pierson's Funeral
Home, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E., Calgary, From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral
Service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel
at Pierson's Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Lewry officiating. Bill will
be laid to rest in Queen's Park Cemetery. Donations may be made in Bill's
memory to the Sunrise Residence, 922 - 21 Avenue S.E. Calgary, T2G 1N1.
Arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone: 235-3602
(7/1/97).
SIMMONDS - Alec Duncan Simmonds, passed away suddenly at Clearwater,
B.C. on Friday, October 3, 1997 at the ageof 27 years. Alec will be joyously
remembered by his wife Jennifer; his parents, Roy and Marilyn; his brother
Neil; his sisterVanessa; and grandmother Ivy Pike; as well as many other
family members and friends; and we cannot forget "Cujo". Aleclived
life to the fullest and accepted and enjoyed each new challenge. He anticipated
with excitement the role of parenthood,especially with the arrival of
his first child expected on his birthday, January 11. Funeral Services
will be held at HERITAGEFUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from
North Hill Shopping Centre), on Thursday, October 9, 1997 at1:00 p.m.
with Pastor Randy Rohrick of the Rockyview Alliance Church officiating.
Cremation to follow. In keeping with hislove for soccer, in lieu of flowers,
Alec would have liked donations to be made to the I.E.S.C. (International
Eastside SoccerClub), P.O. Box 20033, R.P.O. Calgary Place, Calgary, AB,
T2P 4J2 for the benefit of all kids that love the game. Funeraland Cremation
arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage
Funeral Home". Telephone:299-0100 (10/9/97).
SINCLAIR - Mrs. Nora (nee Rea) Sinclair of Calgary, formerly of Vancouver,
died on Friday, July 11, 1997 in her 82nd year. Nora was born in Stavely,
Alberta. She was predeceased by her husband Edwin, her parents, James
and Selina Rea, her brothers, William, Alfred and Franklin, and her sister
Mabel. Nora is survived by her sister Edna Schrag (nee Rea); her step-children,
Ted, Andrew and Margaret; her nephews, James and Neville and her nieces,
Ardeth and Sheila. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held in
Stavely, Alberta. The family would like to thank the nurses of Unit 47
of the Rockyview General Hospital for their understanding, kindness and
loving care of our dear Nora. In living memory of Nora Sinclair, 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 (7/13/97).
SINCLAIR-FURGESON - M. Jane Sinclair-Furgeson, beloved wife of Peter
Kim Furgesonof Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on
December 16, 1997, after acourageous battle with cancer at the age of
45 years. Jane was born April 14, 1952 inOwen Sound, Ontario and received
a Bachelor of Administration from the University ofRegina in 1992. She
made a significant contribution to the financial institutions that sheworked
for including the Royal and Credit Union. Jane provided expertise in the
area ofloans and employee training programs because she enjoyed dealing
with people from allwalks of life. She cherished those weekends with Peter
at Lake Windermere at the Marina.Besides her loving husband, Jane is survived
by her daughter and son-in-law, Victoria andPaul Salvatore of Brooks,
Alberta; stepdaughter Roni-Jean Furgeson and stepson CameronPeter Furgeson,
both of Canmore, Alberta; mother Grace Sinclair of Brooks; two brothersand
sisters-in-law, Doug and Joey Sinclair of Brooks, Alberta, Steve and Lee
Sinclair ofCalgary; and sister Anne Miller of Regina, Saskatchewan; as
well as numerous nieces andnephews. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS
& HOLLOWAY'S "ParkMemorial Chapel", (5008 Elbow
Drive S.W.), on Friday, December 19, 1997 at3:00 p.m. with Pastor Rick
Ball of Valley Christian Assembly, Invermere, officiating. FamilyGraveside
Service to follow at Brooks Cemetery, Brooks, Alberta. 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. In living memory of Jane
Sinclair-Furgeson, atree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park
by McINNIS & HOLLOWAYFUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel",
5008 ELBOW DRIVES.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200 (12/17/97).
SINGH - Vevekanand "Vevek" Singh, 36 years of age, passed away
on September 6, 1997. He was the son of Mr. Surajballi Singh and the late
Mrs. Saraswatie Singh; the loving brother of Lakhram, Abhimanyu, Karan,
Savitri, Sushella, Subhadra, Mandevi and the late Rajkumarie. Vevek will
be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, who were all dear
to him. He will also be missed by his many special friends, close relatives
and members of the Guyanese community. On Friday, September 12, 1997 at
11:00 a.m. the Service will take place in the Chapel of Foster's Garden
Chapel, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, donations
to Vevek's favourite charity, The Lupus Society, would be appreciated.
Arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES. Telephone: 299-0111
(9/11/97).
SIRIANNI - Mr. Domenico Sirianni, beloved husband of Mrs. Elisebetta
Sirianni of Calgary,passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family,
at the Foothills Hospital on December 20,1997, at the age of 89 years.
He was born in Sambiase-Lameziaterme, Catazaro, Italy on July 12,1908.
Domenico was loved and admired by all those who knew him, and he was truly
agentleman who worked very hard at keeping his family together. When his
family was together,Domenico was at his happiest, his eyes shining like
stars. The memories he has left behind willbe treasured always and he
will live on in the hearts of all who loved him. Domenico was thehero
and beloved father of five children, three daughters and two sons-in-law,
Rosa Sirianni,Felicia and Salvatore Raso, and Giuseppina and Enrico Elia;
and two sons and daughters-in-law,Bruno and Francesca Sirianni, and Salvatore
and Dora Sirianni; twelve grandchildren, Peter,Rosa and Mike, Antonia
and Carmine, Tina and Vince, Rino, Daniela, Lisa, Rosa, Franco,Felicia,
Domenico, and Diana; and two great-grandchildren, Silvio and Jessica;
and numerousnieces and nephews in Calgary and Victoria, B.C. Relatives
and friends are invited to Prayers atMcINNIS and HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel
of the Bells", (2720 Centre Street North),today, December 22, 1997
at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Of GraceItalian
and English Catholic Church (1714 - 14 Avenue N.E.) on Tuesday, December
23, 1997at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Valentino Alberton, C.S. Celebrant.
Graveside Service to follow atSt. Joseph's Section, Queen's Park Cemetery.
In living memory of Domenico Sirianni, a tree willbe planted at Fish Creek
Provincial Park by McINNIS and HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES"Chapel of the
Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296(12/22/97).
SIROTA - Dorothy Sirota, beloved wife of Edward, of Montreal, Quebec,
passed away at the Foothills Hospital on July 6, 1997, at the age of 81.
Dorothy was the loving mother of Marcia of New York City, Perry and his
wife Karen of Calgary, and Lorne of Winnipeg; and the grandmother of Rebecca,
Joshua and Emily. She is survived by her sisters, Tauba Segall and Celia
Atkins of Deerfield Beach, Florida, and Pearl Miro of Montreal; and by
her brother Moe of Montreal. Dorothy had a long career as a community
social worker, and later as a professor of social work at McGill University
in Montreal. She sat on numerous committees and served two terms as a
school trustee. In recent years, she wrote a weekly news column on aging.
She had numerous hobbies, including painting and needlepoint. She was
a devoted friend to many. Dorothy had a gentle and generous soul and will
be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. Funeral Services
will be held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel (1702 - 17 Avenue S.W.), today,
July 9, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Jewish Cemetery (30
Avenue and Erlton Street S.W.). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
to the Friends of the Calgary Jewish Academy. Arrangements in care of
the CHEVRA KADISHA of Calgary, 1702 - 17 Avenue S.W. Telephone: 244-4717
(7/9/97).
SISLEY - Mrs. Mary Louise Sisley, beloved wife of Mr. Stanley Sisley
of Airdrie, passed away at the Agape Manor, Calgary, on November 10, 1997,
after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 77 years. Mary was
born in 1920 in Calgary and lived in Huxley, where she received most of
her schooling. In 1937, she moved with her family to Calgary and later
graduated from Crescent Heights High School. In 1941, she married Stanley
and together, they operated North Balmoral Grocery until 1980, at which
time they retired to Airdrie. Mary will be remembered for her devotion
to her family and for her love of gardening, horses and nature. Besides
her loving husband, Mary is also survived by her family, a son and daughter-in-law,
David and Carol of Sicamous, B.C.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Ellen
and Mike of Airdrie, and Margaret of Edmonton; seven grandchildren, Kenn,
Yvonne and her husband Chris, Steven, Christa and her fiance D.J., Jim
and his wife Heather, Nadine, and Kevin. She is also survived by five
great-grandchildren, Katelin, Kelland, Brooke, Jaimi and Tye. Funeral
Services will be held at St. Francis of Assissi Anglican Church (130 Albert
Street) today, November 13, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Gene Packwood
officiating. Graveside Service to follow at Airdrie Cemetery. If friends
so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Agape Manor Hospice,
1302- 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1B8. In living memory of Mary
Sisley, 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 (11/13/97).
SISSON - Mr. Emmerton (Em) Sisson, beloved husband of Kathleen, passed
away peacefully athis residence on December 30, 1997 at the age of 75
years. Besides his loving wife, he issurvived by his daughter Dorothy
Spicer; son Peter (Anne); five grandchildren, Tara, Jason,Kristofur, Robert
and Leah. He is also survived by four brothers, Joe (Dorothy), Harry (Ardath),Ray
(Vera), Frank; two sisters, Muriel and Nora; as well as many nieces and
nephews. He servedwith the Royal Canadian Navy from 1941 to 1945 and worked
as a Customs Officer with theFederal Government. A Memorial Service will
be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 703Heritage Drive S.W. on
Friday, January 2, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Karl English and Rev.Marion
Barclay officiating. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made
directly to theAlberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre,
1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary ABT2N 4N2. JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, Directors.
Telephone: 297-0711 (12/31/97).
SITKU - Mr. Istvan Steve Sitku, beloved husband of Mrs. Maria Sitku of
Calgary, passed awaypeacefully at the Rockyview Hospital on December 28,
1997 after a lengthy illness at the age of71 years. Steve was born in
Nyiradony, Hungary on July 3, 1926, moved to Calgary in 1957 andhas resided
here since. Throughout his life, Steve was an exceptional craftsman who
designedand assembled fine furniture with the Tresco Desk Company until
his retirement in 1988. Stevewas a member of St. Istvan Men's Society
of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, as wellas a faithful parishioner
of longstanding of the Church. Besides his loving wife Maria, Steve issurvived
by his sister Anna Ander of Calgary and his cousin Andrew Vajta and his
wife Helen ofEdmonton; as well as relatives and friends in Hungary and
in Calgary. Relatives and friends areinvited to Prayers at St. Elizabeth
of Hungary Catholic Church (819 - 13 Avenue S.W.) onThursday, January
1, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth
ofHungary Catholic Church (819 - 13 Avenue S.W.) on Friday, January 2,
1998 at 10:30 a.m. withthe Rev. Istvan Zachfalvy, Celebrant. Graveside
Service to follow at Eden Brook MemorialGardens, Calgary, Alberta. If
friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road, S.E., Calgary, Alberta
T2G 3Y6. Inliving memory of Steve Sitku, a tree will be planted at Fish
Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS and HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park
Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W.,CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200
(12/31/97).
|