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STONES -- (Kulawik) Kevin George Stones of Regina passed away on November 4, 1997 at the age of 36 years. Funeral Services will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance" (17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.) on Sunday, November 16, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. As a tribute to Kevin, Leyden's Funeral Homes will make a donation to the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. - "Golden Rule Member". Telephone: 228-4422.
STRAUB -- Pauline Straub of Calgary, passed away on November 9, 1997, at the age of 82 years. She is the loving mother of John (Erna) Straub, and Ingrid (David) Pasay. Pauline is also survived by her seven grandchildren, and her eleven great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her loving husband Robert on November 14, 1975. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Friday, November 14, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Markus Wilhelm and Rev. Denis Aicken officiating. Interment to follow in 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.
SUNDERLAND -- Thomas Irwin Sunderland passed away suddenly, in Arrowwood, Alberta on Sunday, November 9, 1997, at the age of 64 years. Thomas is survived by his brother C. James Sunderland and family; his children, Lorie MacDonald, Randy Sunderland, Gail Fiddes, Rita Pittman, Jody Sunderland, their spouses and eight grandchildren. "Our Hearts Reach out to where you are". Family and friends are invited to Prayer Services Thursday, November 13, at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, 321 - 90 Avenue. S.E., Calgary, Alberta. Funeral Mass and Service will be held the following day at 10:30 a.m. at the same location, followed by Interment at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. A small reception will be held after services at St. Cecilia's parish hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary. Now Is The Time We Must Say Goodbye.
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, 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. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888.
de NANCREDE -- Mr. Charles Staples Guerard "Gerry" de Nancrede of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Agape Manor Hospice, Calgary on November 6, 1997 at the age of 76 years. He is survived by his daughters, Barbara Jill (David) Nelson and Lisa Guerard de Nancrede; and grandson Benjamin, all of Calgary. Gerry is also survived by his sisters, Suzanne Bell and Cynthia Davis, both of Calgary and Katherine McMahon of Vancouver, British Columbia. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara of thirty-five years, parents, Chester and Pauline Staples, brother Otis Staples, and granddaughter Hazel Ann, infant daughter of Jill and David Nelson. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, November 17, 1997 at St. Benedict's Anglican Church, 213 Macleod Trail, High River at 11:00 a.m., the Ven. Archdeacon Robert Griffiths officiating. Cremation was in care of Parklawn Crematorium, High River. Flowers are gratefully declined, but those who wish may make memorial tributes in Gerry's name to either the Agape Manor Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8 or to St. Benedict's Anglican Church Memorial Fund, 602 - 3 Street S.W., High River, AB T1V 1B4. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the Agape Manor Hospice for their sincere compassion and to the relatives and friends whose help has made a very difficult time easier to bear. Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME, High River. Telephone: 652-2222.
ALAIN -- Mr. Zaki Alain, of Calgary, passed away November 13, 1997 at Cedars Villa Nursing Home at the age of 83 years. He is survived by his children, Elais Alain (Souraya), Tony Elain (Ousyma), Lou-Lou Bojakli (Jack), Samir Alain (Samia), George Alain (Reim) and Pierre Alain (Shelly), all of Calgary; twenty grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a sister Hadie Alain of Calgary; and many other relatives and friends. Zaki was predeceased by his wife Zakie in April of 1996. Zaki has been a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Prayers will be held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7103 - 20A Street S.E., this evening, Friday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bernadette Catholic Church on Saturday, November 15 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Milad Zein, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. Arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone: 235-3602.
BENNETT -- Ronald Allan (Ron Jr.) passed away suddenly at the age of 32. He is survived by wife Wanieta; daughter Brienna; son Justin; parents, Ron and Janet Bennett; Joan Bennett; sisters, Sandra Bennett and Janell (Rick) Ferris; nephew Wyatt Ferris; grandparents, Jack Probert, Charlie and Eileen Grelowski; as well as many other family members and friends. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 15, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 833 - 44 Street S.E.
BUSH -- Reginald (Reg), aged 56 years, of Claresholm, Alberta, passed away suddenly at his residence on November 13, 1997, beloved husband of Barbara; and dear father and father-in-law of Dellrae and Bill Sharpe of Medicine Hat, AB, and Dann and Nicole Bush of Edson, AB. He is also survived by a grandson Tyler; two step-grandchildren, Michelle and Bryan; a brother Don and his wife Leah of Claresholm; two nieces, Lynn (Rob) Cowie of Nanton, Shelley (Norm) Foxcroft of Claresholm, AB; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Campbell and Margaret Macintosh of Claresholm, AB. Reg was predeceased by his parents, the late Les and Alice Bush. Born and educated at Claresholm, he was involved in the Autobody Business for twenty-four years, then farmed and ranched until his passing. Funeral Services will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance", 4079 - 1 Street West, Claresholm, on Monday, November 17, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Oliver C. Seward officiating. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Reg to STARS Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society Southern Alberta, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7. As a tribute to Reg, Leyden's Funeral Homes Ltd. will make a donation to STARS. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. "Golden Rule Member", Claresholm, Directors of Services. Telephone: 1-403-625-3212 or 1-800-883-7702.
