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1997: Deaths - To
TOBLER - Ruth Elizabeth Tobler (nee Hill), beloved wife of Arthur Tobler,
passed away peacefully at the Rockyview Hospital on October 27, 1997 at
the age of 71 years. She is also survived by her sister Jean Hill of Edmonton
and numerous nieces and nephews. Ruth worked at the Calgary General Hospital
as a Service Aid. Funeral Service will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES
"Garden Chapel", 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Thursday, October 30,
1997 at 3:00 p.m. Interment at Rocky View Garden of Peace. In lieu of
flowers, memorial tributes may be made to charity of donor's choice. FOSTER'S
FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", Directors. Telephone: 297-0888
(10/29/97).
TODD - Lila Todd, 89, of Maple Ridge, BC, formerly of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
passed awaypeacefully on December 4, 1997 at home in the company of her
family. She was predeceased byher loving husband Bill, with whom she spent
sixty-one happy years. She is survived by her twodaughters, Pat (Lorne)
Larson and Janie (Adrian) Smith of Calgary; her grandchildren, RonLarson,
Karen Todd-Larson, Tristan Smith and Geoffrey Smith, and four great-grandchildren.The
family would like to thank the staff of the Foothills Hospital and Tom
Baker Cancer Centrefor their kind and caring treatment of Nana. Special
thanks to Dr. Martin LaBrie and Home Carenurse Donna Gies for their expertise
and compassion. A Memorial Service will be held atFOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL
FUNERAL HOME, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Monday, December8, 1997 at 10:00
a.m. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone:403-297-0888
(12/6/97).
TOMASH - Margaret Rose Tomash passed away peacefully at home surrounded
by family on November 23, 1997, after a long, hard-fought battle with
cancer. Margaret was a kind and loving mother, Baba, daughter, sister,
aunt and friend who always opened her home to everyone. She will always
be remembered for her beautiful wedding cakes, volunteering for the Bonavista
Community, Altius Ski Club, Heart fund and a helping hand whenever called
upon. She is survived by her daughter Dawn Tink and husband Garry; her
son Shawn and fiancee Cheryl Kohalyk; grandchildren, Caitlyn and Kyle
Tink; her mother Ann Mihalcean; brothers, Ken Kupina and his wife Sharon,
Andy Kupina and his wife Leslie; sisters, Nettie Mastaler and her husband
Richard, Laurie Gilchrist, Tina Forst and Terry; as well as special uncle
Steve Mokrycky. Margaret is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters-in-law, as well as numerous friends.
Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband Bill, her father George
Kupina and grandparents, Maria and Nick Mokrycky. A Memorial Gathering
will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel",
(5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), today, November 25, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral
Service will be held in Edmonton. Funeral arrangements to follow. If friends
so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke
Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6 or
directly to the Alberta Children's Hospital, 1820 Richmond Road, S.W.,
Calgary, Alberta T2T 5C7. Many thanks to family and friends for the many
visits and support, also to nurses Joan, Madalyn, Anne, Judy and Gwen
and Drs. Benzler, Williams and Arthur for their wonderful care and compassion
for Margaret. The nursing care for Margaret was graciously provided by
special friends in the "oil patch" headed by Don Janveau of
J.R.S. In living memory of Margaret Tomash, 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
(11/25/97).
TOMASZEWSKI - Mr. Stanley Tomaszewski, beloved husband of Krystyna, passed
away at the Bow Island Health Centre on July 4, 1997 at the age of 76
years. Besides his loving wife Krystyna, Stanley is survived by his family,
Teresa (John) Last and Richard (Debbie) Tomaszewski both of Calgary and
Anthony Tomaszewski of Lethbridge; six grandchildren, Jonnie, Susan, Jason,
Jeff, Erin and Ian. Mr. Tomaszewski immigrated to Canada from Brazil in
1957 and has resided in Bow Island since coming to Canada. A Funeral Mass
will be celebrated in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Bow Island on Wednesday,
July 9, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Dominic Hung Nguyen, Celebrant.
Interment will take place in Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge. Following
the Interment, relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family
at 5:30 p.m. for a reception at Mount View Funeral Home, 1122 Scenic Drive,
Lethbridge. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNT VIEW FUNERAL HOME, 1122 Scenic
Drive, Lethbridge. Telephone: 1-888-880-4440 (7/7/97).
TOMPKINS - Dr. Allan David Tompkins passed away in the early hours of
October 17, 1997. Born February 11, 1915 at Quill Lake, Saskatchewan,
he attended elementary and high school in Kinistino, Sask. and medical
school at the University of Western Ontario in London, ON. He interned
at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver B.C. where he met and married his wife
Elsie. Allan served in World War II from 1942 to 1946, spending two years
overseas with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corp as a medical officer.
After returning from overseas he spent two years in general practice in
Cardston, AB. He moved to Vulcan in September 1948, where he resided ever
since, retiring from his medical practice December 31, 1990. He is survived
by his wife Elsie of Vulcan; two sons, William and Mel; and two daughters,
Val and Jan; one grandchild Aaron David Tompkins of Australia; and one
brother Dr. Jarvis Tompkins of Vancouver, BC. Interment will be held at
the Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Calgary. In lieu of flowers, donations
in Allan's name may be made to the local Food Bank (10/20/97).
TOMPKINS - Helen Augusta Tompkins of Calgary, passed away peacefully
at her home on the morning of November 8, 1997. Born in Glace Bay, Nova
Scotia in May 1907, Aunty Helen spent her youth in the "Crow's Nest
Pass", specifically in Frank and Blairmore. A career in nursing took
her from Bermuda to Vancouver before she finally settled in Calgary where
she spent seventeen years as an Operating Room Nurse at the Colonel Belcher
Hospital. Helen is survived by a sister-in-law Wilma Welsh of Lundbreck,
Alberta; a niece Pat Tompkins of Seattle; six nephews, Greg Tompkins and
Kevin Welsh of Calgary, Brian, David, Kevin and Maurie Simpson. Aunty
Helen was predeceased by two sisters and two brothers. Relatives and friends
are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial
Chapel", (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Wednesday, November 12, 1997
at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral on
Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Lawrence Bagnall,
Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. If friends
so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the charity of the donor's
choice. In living memory of Helen Tompkins, 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
(11/11/97).
TONKIN - Germaine Kathleen (Georgie) (nee Cormier). Born in Wetaskiwin,
Alberta, June 8, 1915, passed away at Extendicare Cedars Villa, Calgary,
Alberta, June 11, 1997. Georgie spent her early years in Medicine Hat,
Bellevue and Canmore, Alberta. She was in an accelerated program, and
graduated with honors from Canmore High School at a young age. She went
on to a nursing career, before marriage and after she was widowed. She
was a nurse in the true sense of the word, giving care both professionally
and to family and friends for many years. She was always thinking of others,
never of herself. Georgie enjoyed poetry, good literature, and music.
She was also a great sports fan, both participating and watching. Her
favorites were tennis, golf and hockey. Fair play, good sportsmanship,
and a sense of humor, were a part of her. She passed all this and much
more on to her children. She had a lifelong love of the mountains, and
could share many stories about them. She was predeceased by her husband
Eddie in 1961, her sister Jeanne Mara, and brother Ernie Cormier. Georgie
will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her sons, David Tonkin
(Valerie) of Port McNeill, B.C., Chris Tonkin, Bentley, Alberta, Henry
Tonkin; and daughter Gerry Anderson (Curtis) of Calgary; her grandchildren,
Joe Chaisson (Leona), Sarah Anderson of Calgary, Candie Cote (David),
Robyn Tonkin, and David Tonkin (Melissa), all of Port McNeill, B.C.; as
well as six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters, Helene
Urwin of Calgary, Yvonne Raitz (Ed), Penticton, B.C., Lorraine Riva (Walter),
Parksville, B.C.; and brother Edmond Cormier (Gloria), Penticton, B.C.;
and numerous nieces and nephews. Her children would like to thank all
the staff at Cedars Villa. We would like to give a special thank you to
Dr. Meg Simpson, to Marlie and Olivia, Georgie's nurses at the Primrose
nursing station, and to Jean, a palliative care volunteer, for all of
your kindness and consideration. There will be a Private Memorial Celebration
at a later date. If friends so desire, donations can be made in Georgie's
name to the Trans Canada Trail Foundation (1-800-465-3636). Cremation
arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage
Funeral Home". Telephone: 299-0100 (6/14/97).
TOONE - Mr. Frederic "Alan" Toone, beloved husband of Mrs.
Shirley Toone of Calgary, passed away at the Agape Manor Hospice on July
20, 1997 at the age of 78 years. Besides his loving wife, Alan is survived
by a son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Penny Toone of Calgary; a daughter
and son-in-law, Carol and Robert Abbott of Tisdale, Saskatchewan; three
grandsons, Ken, John and his wife Joanne Toone, and Wesley Abbott; and
a great-granddaughter Ami Stensrud. He is also survived by his brother
and sister-in-law, George and Helen of Calgary. He was predeceased by
a granddaughter Amber Lynne Stensrud in 1991. Funeral Services will be
held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720
Centre Street North), today, July 23, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev.
Ray Waldock of Northmount Baptist Church officiating. 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 Alan Toone,
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 (7/23/97).
TORENSMA - Hendrikus (Henry) Torensma, peacefully asleep in the company
of God's chosen until Christ's second coming when all God's children will
meet in heaven. Henry passed away at the Red Deer Nursing Home on Wednesday,
October 1, 1997 at the age of 81 years. He is survived by his loving wife
Janny (Jean) Torensma of Calgary; his sister Nellie Boonstra of Holland;
his four children, Peter and Sjaan Torensma of Holland, Annet and Kees
Den Boer of Penhold, Grace and Art Vandenberg of Cochrane, and Henry and
Donna Torensma of Calgary. Henry is also survived by twelve loving grandchildren,
fifteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services
will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel",
(5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Tuesday, October 7, 1997 with the Rev. Andrew
Vander Leek of Emmanual Christian Reformed Church officiating. If friends
so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Sonshine Center,
No. 5, 3707 - 15A Street S.W., Calgary, T2T 4C4. In living memory of Henry
Torensma, 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 (10/3/97).
TOWNSHEND - Elizabeth Morison Townshend(1910 - 1997) passed away peacefully
at Bow View Manor on November 13, 1997. Our thanks to the kind and helpful
staff of Bow View Manor and Dr. Patrick Quail. Raised in New England,
Elizabeth spent her winters in Boston and her summers at the family farm
near Peterborough, New Hampshire. In 1933 she graduated from Bryn Mawr
in history with her junior year at Radcliffe. From 1934 to 1940 she worked
in Washington, D.C. as historian for the National Park Service and Editor
of Bureau of Indian Affairs publications for Commissioner John Collier.
In 1941 she was Assistant Editor to the Atlantic Monthly in Boston. From
March 1944 to November 1945 she worked again in an editorial capacity
for the American Office of War Information in London, England. On July
14, 1945, Elizabeth married a Canadian, a Can-Loan Officer to the British
Army, Captain James Stuart Townshend, grandson of Col. Macleod who named
Calgary. Since 1946 she has lived in Canada, and since 1948 in Calgary.
She contributed greatly to the community life in Calgary. From 1951 to
1952, as Educational Chairman of the Junior League of Calgary, she headed
the "Fun With Books" radio program. She helped set up the Junior
Books program in Calgary. She served as the Chair of the Picture Rental
and Sales Committee at the Coste House and Vice-President of the Women's
Committee for the Allied Arts Centre. She belonged to a local book club.
A writer herself, she wrote and published short stories, children's stories
and radio dramas for the CBC and American magazines. After thirty years,
she returned to university and graduated with a B.Ed. from the University
of Calgary in 1967 as a remedial reading specialist. She worked in vocational
schools and tutored privately. Elizabeth is survived by son James Macleod
Townshend, his wife Joanne and two grandsons, Shane and Eric; daughter
Nancy Frazer Townshend, her husband Donald Smith and two grandsons, David
and Peter; sisters, Babette Weir and Mary Jacoby; brother Horace Morison
and many adoring nieces, nephews and cousins. A Service will be held at
the Unitarian Church of Calgary, 1703 - 1 Street N.W., on Thursday, November
20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. A reception in the Wickenden Hall at the Church
will follow immediately after. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
to the Unitarian Church of Calgary or a charity of your choice. FOSTER'S
GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., Directors. Telephone: 297-0888 (11/17/97).
TOWNSON - Sharee Townson, beloved wife and best friend of Fred; devoted
and lovingmother of Ryan, Jennifer and Krista; cherished daughter of Frank
and Myrna Marcinowski;and wonderful sister of Dave Marcinowski (Carol)
and Bev Hourie (Jack), passed awaysuddenly at Foothills Hospital on December
5, 1997 at the age of 40 years. Predeceased byher grandparents, John and
Kathryn Marcinowski, Douglas Mitchell and Thelma Barrett,Sharee is also
survived by her grandmother Elma Mitchell; and numerous other relatives,especially
Marilyn McCauley. She will be dearly missed and remembered as one who
made alasting impression on all who met, knew and loved her. Funeral Services
will be held atHERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from
North Hill ShoppingCentre) on Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 3:00 p.m.
Donations, if desired, may be madeto the H.O.P.E. Program, in care of
the Foothills Hospital, 1403 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary,AB T2N 2T9. Funeral
arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage
Funeral Home". Telephone: 299-0100 (12/10/97).
TRAPTOW - Mrs. Freda Clara Traptow joined her husband Herb with our Lord
on September 8, 1997 at the age of 81 years. She will be lovingly remembered
by her daughters, Myrna (Hank) Edmunds of Ponoka, and Sharon (Bob) Hainsworth
of Delburne; and her son Rodney (June) Traptow of Red Deer; eight grandchildren,
and twelve great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. She
was predeceased by her husband Herb, and one great-grandchild. Funeral
Services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Bashaw on Wednesday, September
10, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial tributes are gratefully accepted to St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery
Fund, Bashaw or a charity of your choice. Flowers graciously declined.
BASHAW FUNERAL HOME in care of the arrangements. Telephone: 1-403-372-2353
(9/9/97).
TRAQUAIR - Mr. James (Jim) Henderson Traquair, beloved husband of Mrs.
Marion Traquair of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills on July 7, 1997
at the age of 75 years. Jim served overseas in World War II with the P.P.C.L.I.
He was an employee with the Calgary Herald for thirty years. Jim volunteered
several years with the Acadia Community Association, Softball Calgary,
Calgary District Lacrosse Association, and was a member of the Calgary
Winter Club. Jim also enjoyed many hours of camping during the summer,
and bowling and skiing during the winter months. Besides his loving wife,
Jim is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ian and Cheryl
Traquair of Calgary, David Blair of California, Michael and Catherine
Blair of Airdrie; and three daughters and one son-in-law, Judy and Ed
Shaurette of Caroline, Linda Traquair, and Kathryn Blair, both of Calgary;
as well as seven grandchildren, Cam, Kim, Brad, Trevor, Shannon, Scott
and Stacey; and one great-grandson Joel. He is also survived by one sister
Marjorie Johnson of Minnedosa, Manitoba; one brother and sister-in-law,
Bob and Jessie Traquair of Edmonton; as well as numerous nieces, nephews
and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife Olive in 1977, a brother
Colin and a sister Jean. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS &
HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells", (2720 Centre Street North),
on Friday, July 11, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service 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, Alberta, T2G 3Y6. In living memory of Jim Traquair, 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 (7/10/97).
TRIFAUX - Marguerite Louise Trifaux, beloved wife for the past sixty-four
years of Rene, passed away October 1, 1997 at the Peter Lougheed Hospital
at the age of 85 years after a courageous battle with cancer. Marguerite
is the loving mother of Rene (Pat) of Calgary, Jack (Cathy) of Invermere,
B.C., and Roslyn of Calgary; twelve grandchildren, twenty six great-grandchildren
and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters,
Augustine in Belgium and Mary Jose in South Africa. In life we loved you
dearly And in death we love you still In our hearts you have a place No
one will ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn't go
alone For a part of us went with you The day God called you home. Services
will be held at Pierson's Funeral Home, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E. on Saturday,
October 4, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL
SERVICE. Telephone: 235-3602 (10/3/97).
TRIGG - Kenneth Trigg, of Nanton, formerly of Calgary, passed away at
the High RiverHospital on December 20, 1997 at the age of 66 years. Ken
is survived by is wife Anne Trigg,Nanton; his daughter Lesley (Reg) Wild,
Surrey, B.C.; his sons, Martin Trigg and Nigel (Carol)Trigg, both of Nanton
and Philip Trigg, of Calgary; and his grandchildren, Adam and StevieWild.
He is also survived by his sister Audrey Evans in England. Born in Leeds,
England, Kencame to Calgary in 1967 where he was employed by Venn's Upholstery
for a number of years,later purchasing and operating that business until
moving to Nanton. Services will be held atSNODGRASS Funeral Chapel, High
River on Tuesday, December 23, at 2:00 p.m. Cremation atParklawn Crematorium,
High River. If desired, contributions may be made in Ken's memory tothe
Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, T2N 4N2. SNODGRASSFUNERAL
HOME LTD. (652-2222, 938-3111), Directors (12/22/97).
TROTTIER - Serge Leon Trottier, beloved husband and best friend of Dana,
passed away at the Peter Lougheed Centre on Monday, November 10, 1997.
He was born in Alexandria, Ontario on November 17, 1949 and moved to Calgary
in 1976 for the love of mountains and fresh air. In just this past August,
Serge was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. While adapting to his illness,
Serge never stopped his love of cars and car racing. He and Dana made
trips to Whistler and Whitefish and always searched for the ultimate stretch
of open and winding roads that gave him much happiness and joy. As an
active member of the Porsche Club of America - Wild Rose Region, Serge
loved to autocross, work on his silver bullet and "kick tires"
with the guys. Serge's career in the printing industry brought him to
Alcraft Printing in Calgary and his meticulous ways and eye for craftsmanship
brought him to shops like Paperworks Press and McAra Printing. Predeceased
by his brother Alain in 1978. Besides his wife Dana, he leaves behind
his parents, Armand and Rita Trottier; sisters, Suzette (Bernie) Legault,
Colette (James) Somerville, Darquise Trottier; nephew and nieces, Jean,
Michelle and Melanie, all of the Cornwall, Ontario area; and numerous
aunts, uncles and cousins. Serge will be sadly missed by his driving partner
Dana, his family, co-workers and all the friends he shared his life with.
The family would like to thank everyone for their generous outpouring
of love and support, especially Angelika Gordon, Dr. Coderre, Dr. Wolch
and the nurses and staff of Units 54 and 43 of the Peter Lougheed Centre.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alberta Cancer Foundation
c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary T2N 4N2. Those
wishing to pay their respects may do so at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220
- 4 Street N.W. on Friday, November 14, 1997 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at Foster's Garden Chapel on Saturday, November
15, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Cremation. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, Directors. Telephone:
297-0888 (11/14/97).
TROUT - Mr. Arthur Trout and his son Mr. Gary Trout of Delia, Alberta,
passed awayDecember 24, 1997. Funeral Services will be held Monday, December
29, 1997 at 2:00 p.m.from the Delia Community Hall (Delia, Alberta). If
friends so desire, memorial donations maybe made to S.T.A.R.S., or the
Kidney Foundation of Alberta, or the Canadian Mental HealthAssociation.
COURTNEY-WINTER'S FUNERAL CHAPEL are in care of arrangements.Telephone:
1-403-823-2666 (12/28/97).
TSAPRAILIS - Mrs. Helen Tsaprailis of Calgary, passed away peacefully
at the Beverly Centre on November 5, 1997, at the age of 94 years. Helen
was born in 1903 in Veta Marathos, Karditsa, Greece. She immigrated to
Canada in 1962 and settled in Calgary where she had resided until the
time of her passing. Helen had six children, three sons and three daughters.
The youngest child died at the age of two and the oldest died in Boston,
Mass., U.S.A. in 1993. Helen will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed
by her three sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Niki, Louis and Helen,
and Peter and Sophia and their families; and by her daughter Alexandra
Papageourgeou of Athens, Greece. She will also be remembered by her fifteen
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her
husband Lampros D. Tsaprailis, who died in the Greek Civil War of 1947.
Prayer Services were held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance"
(17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.) on Thursday, November 6, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (1
Tamarac Crescent S.W.) on Friday, November 7, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with Very
Rev. Dimitrios Rougas officiating. Graveside Services to follow at Queen's
Park Cemetery. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD., Directors of Services. Telephone:
228-4422 (11/7/97).
TUCKER - Harold Edward Tucker - September 4, 1928 to November 15, 1997.
After a valianteffort for life, Harold passed away at the Shuswap Lake
General Hospital in Salmon Armsurrounded by love from his wife and loved
ones. Born and raised in the Calgary area, Haroldmet Pat and they were
married in 1952. In the spring of 1958 they went North to the Yukon.They
resided there until 1971 when they moved to Salmon Arm where they made
their home.His love of life and people touched the lives of all those
who knew him. He had a never-endingability to fix things and his sense
of humour was with him until the very end. Harold was abeloved husband,
father, grandfather, brother and friend to many and will be missed dearly
byhis wife Pat; son Kerry (Julie) of Calgary; daughter Shannon; two grandchildren,
LindsayPatricia and Ethan Edward; brothers, Elma (Odella) of Alix, Alberta,
Doug (Janice) of SalmonArm, Don (Shirley) of Airdrie, Alberta, Harry (Margaret)
of Calgary and Tom (Susie) ofPhoenix, Arizona; sisters, Blanche Stewart
of Black Diamond, Alberta, Isabel (Harold) Bryant ofRocky Mountain House,
Alberta, Gladys (Forest) Nicholls of Calgary, Thelma Gunderson ofWetaskiwin,
Alberta, Betty Mickle of Chetwyne, B.C. and Doris Speer of Rimbey, Alberta.Harold
is also survived by his long-time special friend Joe Kutchan; as well
as numerous otherfriends. He was predeceased by his father and mother.
Visitation ws held at Bowers FuneralHome Thursday evening from 7:30 to
8:30 p.m. The Funeral Service was held from the Chapelof Bowers Funeral
Home on Friday, November 21 at 11:30 a.m. with Reverend Darryl Autenofficiating.
Interment will follow at Mount Ida Cemetery. Flowers are acceptable orcontributions
may be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are in
the care ofBowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm (12/31/97).
TUCKER - Marie E. Tucker, formerly of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away
at the Beverly Centre For Long Term Care on Monday, November 24, 1997
at the age of 87 years. Marie is survived by two sons, Tom and his wife
Jean of Edmonton, Neil and his wife Donna of Calgary; as well as four
grandchildren, Susanne of Edmonton, Gordon of Bermuda, Nicole and Cameron
of Calgary. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon in 1962. A private
family Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial
Chapel". If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly
to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, 1920 - 11 Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta
T2G 3G2. Special thanks to the staff of Unit 300, Beverly Centre for their
loving care. In living memory of Marie Tucker, 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:
403-243-8200.289707(11/26/97).
TUCKER - Mr. Percival Douglas (Doug) Tucker, beloved husband of Mrs.
Ruth Tucker ofCalgary, passed away at his home on December 2, 1997 at
the age of 94 years. Born in Bath,England, he came to Calgary in 1914
and has resided here since. Mr. Tucker was employed withthe C.P.R. for
fifty years retiring in 1968. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law,
Margaretand John Talty of Calgary; two grandchildren, Brian (Heather)
of Gibbons, Alberta, Donna(Curtis Lang) of Calgary; three great-grandchildren,
John, Liam and Maureen Talty. He is alsosurvived by a brother and two
sisters-in-law, Len and Pat Tucker and Marion Tucker, all ofCalgary. He
was predeceased by three brothers, Stan, Reg and Cyril. Relatives and
friends areinvited to meet with the family at McINNIS and HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel
of theBells" (2720Centre Street North), on Saturday, December 6,
1997 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If friends sodesire, memorial tributes
may be made directly to the Calgary Humane Society (S.P.C.A.), 1323- 36
Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 6T6. The family wish to express a special
thank you toDr. Stinton and Monique Karlstrom and Irene Pearce of Home
Care. In living memory of DougTucker, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek
Provincial Park by McINNIS and HOLLOWAYFUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the
Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH.Telephone:403-276-2296 (12/5/97).
TUPPER - Mavis Edna Tupper of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the Peter
Lougheed Hospitalon December 25, 1997, after a lengthy battle with cancer,
at the age of 79 years. Mavis was bornand educated in Calgary. In 1942,
she married Glenn Tupper and they had one child, Alfred, whopredeceased
her. Mavis moved to Winnipeg and was a private secretary for the Jesuit
Collegeuntil her retirement in 1983, at which time she moved back to Calgary.
She will be sadly missedby all her friends. Mavis is survived by her brother-in-law
Al Perrin of Calgary; two nephews,Ted Perrin of Victoria, B.C., and Robert
Perrin of Calgary; and a niece Rosemary and Rick Kryand their family of
Calgary. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS and HOLLOWAY'S"Chapel
of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Monday, December 29,
1997 at2:00 p.m. Special thanks to the staff of Unit 42 at the Peter Lougheed
Hospital for the veryspecial care they gave Mavis during her extended
stay there (12/27/97).
TURANSKI - Robert (Bob) William Patrick Turanski, beloved spouse of Timothy
Hunt of Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Centre on November
25, 1997 at the age of 41 years. He was born in Vernon, B.C., July 3,
1956. Bob was a hair stylist and employed by Francesco's Hair Design in
Chinook Centre. He is also survived by his parents, Bill and Terry of
Vernon, B.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Willy and Susan of Kamloops,
B.C.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Trish and Gerald Ertmoed, and Tanny
and Roy Maxson, all of Vernon, B.C.; three nieces, Amanda, Sara and Michelle;
three nephews, Matthew, Andrew and Ryan; grandmother Rose Blair and her
husband Wilf of Vernon, B.C.; and numerous other relatives. Bob is also
survived by Timothy's parents, Joyce and Bill Hunt, his brother Darrion
and his sister Rayna, all of Calgary. Funeral Services will be held at
McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre
Street North) today, November 29, 1997 at 4:00 p.m., with the Rev. David
Holmes of Robert McClure United Church officiating. Bob will have further
Services and his final resting place in Vernon, B.C. If friends so desire,
memorial tributes may be made to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, c/o Alberta
Cancer Foundation, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2. In
living memory of Bob Turanski, 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(11/29/97).
TURNER - William Campbell Turner, beloved husband of Sandy Turner of
Calgary, passed away at his home in Calgary on September 14, 1997, after
a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 55 years. Bill will be
sadly missed by his beloved family, his mother Helen of Leduc; his children
and grandchildren, Karen, Jack and Eric of Bolton, Ross, Karen and Megan
of Calgary and Grant, Loralei, Brittany and Carson of Swan Hills. Bill
was predeceased by his father Daniel Turner in 1989. Bill was born and
raised in Edmonton where he received his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from
the University of Alberta. Later, he received his Masters Degree from
the University of Calgary. Bill worked as an engineer and a project manager
over the past thirty-four years. Bill brought enthusiasm, humour and quick
wit to his many and varied projects and activities. Bill cherished his
family and friends and will live in our hearts forever. Bill's family
wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to all those who supported him
over the years. Funeral Services will be held at Knox United Church (506
- 4 Street S.W.), on Friday, September 19, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. with the
Rev. Grant P. Dawson officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes
may be made directly to the Knox Foundation, c/o Knox United Church, 506
- 4 Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta. In living memory of Bill Turner, a
tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY
FUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel". Telephone: 403-243-8200
(9/15/97).
TURNEY - Muriel Margaret. At Kingston, 15 June 1997. Widow of Allan Henderson
Turney of Calgary. Mother and mother-in-law of Jane and Christopher Kirby
of Kingston, and Margot and Pietro de Meo of Rome. Grandmother of Aileen
Lingwood of Victoria, Allan Kirby of Windhoek, Shelagh Kirby-Hart of Oakville,
Matthew Kirby of North Vancouver, and Muriel de Meo of Rome. Great-grandmother
of Jeffrey, Allan and David Lingwood, Rachel Hart and William Kirby. She
will always be remembered with great love and affection by her family
and friends. Our thanks to the Sisters and staff of Providence Manor for
their loving care and many prayers. The Funeral Mass will be held in "Our
Mother of Sorrows Chapel", Providence Manor at 11:00 o'clock, Friday,
June 20, 1997. Interment in Calgary at a later date (6/18/97).
TUTT - "Jack" Henry John passed away quietly at Three Hills
District Health Services on Sunday, June 15, 1997 at the age of 74 years.
He will be remembered by his loving wife Marlene of forty-six years; and
his five children, Brenda, Lynda, John, Roger and Brian; three brothers,
Ted, Dick, Tom; and sister Olga; ten grandchildren, one great-grandson,
and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his Dad in 1935,
his Mother in 1989, two grandchildren, Lawrence in 1987, and Marlene Evelyn
in 1980. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m.
at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Three Hills, AB. Interment in Swalwell
Cemetery with Town and Country serving lunch. In lieu of flowers, memorial
tributes may be made to S.T.A.R.S., 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570,
Calgary, AB T2E 8M7. Arrangements in care of SUNSET FUNERAL SERVICE, Linden.
Telephone: 546-3903 (6/17/97).
TYESS - Stephen. On October 16, 1997, Mr. Stephen Tyess of Edmonton,
formerly of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 years. He
leaves to mourn his loss, his loving wife of fifty-six years, Edna; his
son Martin Tyess of Elnora, Alberta; and his daughter Barbara Anne Tyess-Smith
(Don) of Edmonton; four grandchildren, Kari Ann Cutler, Tom Tyess, Stacey
Smith, Debbie Korsmo (Mark). Stephen is also survived by three brothers
and two sisters, Frank Tyess (Dulcie), Joe Tyess and Harry Tyess, Kay
Dunstan and Caroline Stubbs (Bill). A Memorial Service will be held at
Trillium Chapel of CONNELLY-McKINLEY FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, November
29, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Right Reverend Don MacDonald officiating. Cremation
has already taken place. THE FLORAL CHAPELS, CONNELLY-McKINLEY LTD., 10011
- 114 Street, Edmonton. Telephone: 1-403-422-2222(11/27/97).
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