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SOROFF - Julia Stefania was taken away suddenly on Monday, November 24, 1997 at Cranbrook, British Columbia at the age of 66 years. She will be sadly missed, ever remembered and loved by her husband George; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Douglas Soroff, Glenn and Cathy Soroff; a daughter and son-in-law, Arlene and Gene Prosin; seven grandchildren, Lisa, Matthew, Jordan, Brett, Kristina, Michael Soroff and Jason Prosin; brothers and sisters, Steve Kapalka, Julius and his wife Dee Kapalka, John and his wife Marianne Kapalka, Pat and her husband Robert Murphy, Jane Kapalka, and Lawrence and his wife Patricia Kapalka; a brother and sister-in-law, Albina and Renaldo Reghenas; as well as numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and good friends. Julie was predeceased by her parents, Stefania and Joseph Kapalka, in 1967 and 1971, and her grandson Steven Soroff in 1995. Julie was born in Coleman, Alberta on December 23, 1930. She graduated from nursing in 1952 before marrying George Soroff on August 22, 1953. With her family, she lived in Calgary, Pincher Creek, Edson and Valleyview before returning to Calgary with George in retirement. While in Valleyview she renewed her nursing certification to return to the hospital work she so enjoyed. She was a kind, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and friend. She was always willing to give unselfishly of herself to help others. She will be remembered as taking the little extra time to buy something or do something special for everyone who was close to her. We will always keep fond memories close to our hearts. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Crowfoot Chapel", (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Friday, November 28, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church (541 Silvergrove Drive N.W.), on Saturday, November 29, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Brian F. Hubka, Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Children's Hospital, 1820 Richmond Road S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2T 5C7 or to a charity of the donor's choice. In living memory of Julie Soroff, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. (11/27/1997).
SPANKIE - Mrs. Mildred Ethel Spankie (nee Dunlap) passed away peacefully at the Intercare/Brentwood Care Centre on November 5, 1997. Mildred was born at Bowden, Alberta on July 2, 1913 and moved to Calgary with her family in 1944. She is survived by her loving family, three daughters, Helen Bording (Bev) of Nanaimo, B.C., Marie Dustan (Bill), Louise Hacock (Bob); a son Ronald Spankie (Janet), all of Calgary; thirteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three sisters, and a brother. She was predeceased by her husband of sixty years, Alex, on November 5, 1992. Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Crowfoot Chapel", (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Saturday, November 8, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. 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 Mildred Spankie, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W., (11/7/1997).
SPARKS - Percy J. Sparks, beloved husband of Mrs. Magdalene (Lena) Sparks of Calgary, passed away at the Agape Manor on October 20, 1997 at the age of 90 years. Percy was born in Innisfail in 1906, and farmed until entering the trucking industry in 1954, where he worked until his retirement at the age of seventy-two years. He will be lovingly missed by his family and many friends. Besides his loving wife Magdalene, Percy is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Glenn and Helen Sparks of Kelowna, and Floyd Sparks of Calgary. He is also survived by five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mary Reeves of Calgary, and Ethel Blenkhorn of Trochu, and their families. Percy was predeceased by his brother Robert in 1993. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Friday, October 24, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. 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 Percy Sparks, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (10/22/1997).
SPEECHLEY - Albert Charles Speechley, born in 1926, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on September 11, 1997. Albert will be lovingly remembered by his wife of forty-eight years, Frances; their daughter Catherine (Jim) Campbell. He is also survived by his son Owen. He will be remembered by his grandchildren, Jeffrey, Emily and Laura. Albert is also survived by his sister Vera Field of Brantford, Ontario and his brother Thomas Speechley of London, Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother and two sisters. Albert was employed by Texaco/Esso for many years. He was an active member of the South Calgary Y's Men's Club. Family Funeral Services were held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Elboya Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Monday, September 15, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Helen Belcher of Church of the Good Shepherd officiating. The family wishes to thank the staff and especially the nurses of the Peter Lougheed Hospital, Unit 51. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2 or the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada, 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 301, P.O. Box 31233, Station BRM B, Toronto, Ontario M7Y 5M1. In living memory of Albert Speechley, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (9/17/1997).
SPENCE - Mrs. Violet Spence (nee Matchett), born August 25, 1911 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, passed away peacefully in her Calgary home on December 11, 1997 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves to mourn her passing, three sons, Don (Dorothy) of Edmonton, Lynn (Wally) of Calgary and Vern (Bernie) of Calgary; two daughters, Margaret (Ken) Blair of Medicine Hat and Gwen (Darryl) Whillans of Calgary; as well as one dear daughter-in-law Maureen of Red Deer. She had thirteen grandchildren, Stephen, Sandy (Dean), Bob, Tracy (George), Shelly (Jason), Tracy (Mark), Mike (Kelly), Tammy, Jared, Spencer, Lindsay, Kristian and Scott; and seven great-grandchildren, Graham, Ginny, Trevor, Tyler, Giles, Easton and Cooper, who she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her husband Walter in April of 1975, her eldest son Michie of Red Deer on June 29, 1992 and grandson Chad on July 30, 1993. Words alone cannot express our gratitude to Wally and Lynn and Family for their unending care and commitment to our dear Mom's total well-being and happiness. Her beautiful smile and wonderful sense of humour will be sadly missed by all whose lives she touched. Funeral Services will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from North Hill Shopping Centre) on Monday, December 15, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, tributes in memory of Violet may be made to the Canadian Red Cross Society, 737 - 13 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2R 1J1 or the Victorian Order of Nurses, 272d, 1600 - 90 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2V 5A8. Funeral arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". (12/14/1997).
SPILLER - Rolla Cecil (Cec) Spiller of Cochrane, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on Thursday, December 25, 1997 at the age of 85 years. His love lives on in his son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Lucille Spiller of Devon, Alberta; a daughter and two sons-in-law, Gail and Dick Kent of White Rock, B.C., and Tom Kelter of Calgary; as well as seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Grace in 1993, an infant son and daughter, and daughter Carol Kelter in 1990, two brothers, Wayne and Bob, two sisters, Afton McPherson and Ethel Robertson. Funeral Services will be held at the Bethany Care Centre, Cochrane (302 Quigley Drive), Cochrane, Alberta on Saturday, January 3, 1998 at 10:30a.m. with Pastor Dave Pahl officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Bethany Care Society, 302 Quigley Drive, Cochrane, Alberta, T0L 0W4. In living memory of Cec Spiller, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS and HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. (12/31/1997).
SCHMIDT - Aleksandra Schmidt (nee Makrocki), passed away peacefully at the Rockyview General Hospital on December 21, 1997 at the age of 82 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Lucy; son-in-law Andrew; grandsons, Michael and Oliver; as well as three sisters, Apolonia, Stanislawa and Julia; one brother Peter; and many dear relatives and friends. Aleksandra was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1954. She was predeceased by her husband Alexander in 1974. Aleksandra was a most loving mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed deeply. Special thanks to Dr. Melling and all staff at Rockyview General Hospital as well as Glenmore Park Auxiliary Hospital. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayer Services at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Friday, December 26, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be concelebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Polish Catholic Church, 2111 Uxbridge Drive N.W., on Saturday, December 27, 1997 at 10:00a.m. with the Rev. Jan Michalski, SCh., and Rev. Janusz Drzazga, Celebrants. Interment to follow in St. Joseph's Section at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Our Lady Queen of Peace Polish Catholic Church, 2111 Uxbridge Drive N.W., Calgary T2N 3Z3. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. (12/27/1997).
WILLIAMS - On Sunday, November 2, 1997, the Angels came for our mother Olive "Hildred" Williams. After eighty-five years of devotion to her family, and dedication to her faith, the time came for her to accept a higher calling. She will be deeply missed by her family, daughter Rhoda; sons, Don, Cliff, Gary, Ray and Gene who spent the last few days with her sharing wonderful memories. Hildred's final journey was preceded by visits to all her children over the past year - Gene (Colleen and Kevin) of Denver, CO., Don (Bonita, Mark, Brenda and Ryan) of Washington, D.C., Cliff (Myrna, Regan and Scott) of Minneapolis, MN., Rhoda (John, Page, Derek, Sherry, Carmen, Kristin, Lisa and Tracy) of Ottawa. In addition, quality time was spent with sons in Cremona and Calgary - Gary (Connie and Sean) and Ray (Karen, Patricia, Steven, Deanna, Laura). Her legacy will continue through fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Meagan (daughter of Derek) and Rachel (daughter of Mark). She will also be missed by her beloved sisters, Dorothy Morgan of San Antonio, TX., Betty Jean (Willis) Evans of San Geronimo, CA.; and brother Don (Wynoka) Vancil of Longview, WA. Her husband Raymond Charles Williams of Prince Albert, SK., her sister Opal and brother Ken, predeceased her. Those wishing to pay their respects can do so Wednesday, November 5, 1997, at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 Centre Street North, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Flowers can be forwarded to the Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 6 (her eighty-fifth birthday), 11:00 a.m. at the CRESCENT HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH, 1212 - 1 Street N.W. In addition, a Memorial Service will be held in Prince Albert, SK, at the First Baptist Church, 1351 - 28 Street East, on Saturday, November 8, 1997. The family sincerely appreciates the compassionate efforts of the Foothills Hospital staff in the Cardiology, Coronary, and Intensive Care Units, who provided hope and comfort to the entire family (11/4/1997).
