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SOKOLOSKY - Lillian Sokolosky, aged 79 years, passed away at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary, AB, on July 2, 1997. Lillian was predeceased by her husband Michael in 1982. Lillian was not just a good wife, mother and grandmother, she was a great wife, mother and grandmother. She leaves behind, her daughters, Wilma (Larry) Percival, and Carol (John) Cottam; sons, Wayne, Victor (Effie) and Dale (Patti) Sokolosky; grandchildren, Leah, Torri, Steven and John Cottam, Jason, Zenon, Shawna Sokolosky, and Michelle Percival; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Jesse Cottam; two sisters, Amelia Polson and Martha Scott; and one brother Emil Schafer. Funeral Services will be held at the Elks Hall, Coronation, Alberta on Sunday, July 6, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made in memory of Lillian to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta. PARKVIEW FUNERAL CHAPELS entrusted with arrangements. (7/5/1997).
SOLBACH - Kurt Eugen passed away at the Foothills Hospital on Saturday, December 13, 1997 at the age of 67 years, with his wife Edeltraut of forty-four years at his bedside. He leaves to mourn his son Wolfgang; and daughter Marion Whitmore; as well as his two favorite grandchildren, Christopher and Michelle. He will also be missed by his brother Erwin (Esperanza) Solbach of El Paso, Texas; and his sister Ingrid (Rolf) Baptist of Gunn, Alberta. Hewas a very caring, loving and gentle parent. He loved to hear and play all kinds of music. On any occasion all of his friends would be known to drop by and sit around with Kurt, playing music from dusk to dawn. Funeral Services will be held at the CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL (within Queen's Park Cemetery) on Thursday, December 18, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Kurt's memory may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society, Second Floor, 215 -12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". (12/17/1997).
SOMERVILLE - Mrs. Ethel Belle Somerville of Calgary, passed away at the Bethany Care Centre Calgary on Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at the age of 90 years. Ethel is survived by a daughter and son, Lola and Keith Scruggs, and Rae and Mary Somerville; five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Clara Dinsley of Lanigan, Saskatchewan. Memorial Services were held at the Bethany Care Centre "Prayer Chapel" (916 - 18A Street N.W., south entrance), on Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Warren Litt, B.A., M.Div. officiating. Graveside Service will be held at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Pastoral Care at the Bethany Care Centre, 916 - 18A Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 1C6 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. (7/24/1997).
SONDERGAARD - Reg. No. 14695 Sondergaard, Arne (Sandy) retired RCMP officer, passed away suddenly at his residence. He was born November 25, 1923, Holstbro (Hjerm) Denmark. Sandy is survived by his loving wife Myrtle and three sons, Arne Jr. of Bethel, Alaska, Bruce and Nicole of Ottawa, Mark and Carla of Calgary; and daughter-in-law Janet Sondergaard of Calgary. He was predeceased by his youngest son Donald in 1986, his parents, Lars Christian and Bodil, and brothers, Chris, Svend, Ernest and Andrew. Sandy is also survived by his special grandchildren, Kevin of Calgary, Lis and Kim of Ottawa, Jason of Calgary; sisters, Else of Denmark, Inger of Warner, Alberta; and numerous nieces and nephews. Sandy began his career with the RCMP Regina Training Depot, and Rockcliff, Ontario. After numerous postings in Saskatchewan and Alberta he retired after twenty-five years of service in 1970. Sandy also worked for Atco Structures and the Corp of Commissionaires in Calgary. After retirement he spent his new life enjoying his grandchildren, yard, travelling and socializing with his numerous friends. "Sandy" was a very special person who touched people in so many wonderful ways. He will be deeply missed but, we all know that he will be with us in our hearts always. Rest in peace Sandy! We love you. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, October 4, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Greg Wooley of Symons Valley United Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Symons Valley United Church (183 Beddington Drive N.E., Calgary, AB T3K 3V3). Arrangements and Cremation entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 kms East of 68 Street S.E.). (10/3/1997).
SOODEEN - C. Brian Soodeen, passed away at his residence on November 17, 1997 at the age of 66 years. Brian was born in Trinidad and came to Canada in 1967 as a Petroleum Engineer and a Geologist. While he was employed with the National Energy Board, Brian received his Canadian Citizenship. He was a Professor at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Brian is survived by a son Jason, and a daughter Jessica, both of Calgary. He is also survived by cousins, Pamela Soodeen of Mississauga, Ontario, Tyrone Soodeen of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Trevor Soodeen of Barrie, Ontario; as well as numerous other relatives in Canada, West Indies and England. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Elboya Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), today, November 21, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Murray Swalm of Bonavista Missionary Church officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Medical Alert Foundation Inc. (250 Ferrand Drive, Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario M3C 3G8). In living memory of Brian Soodeen, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (11/21/1997).
SORENSEN - Katherine passed away at the Bethany Care Centre on Friday, December 26, 1997 at the age of 85 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband Walter in 1991. She will be missed very much by her children, Anna (Henry), Erling (Birgit), Else (Vagn), Kurt (Bonnie), Birgit (Ivan), Mogens and Kathe (Steve); as well as by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At Katherine's request there will be no Funeral Service. The Family wish to thank the staff at the Bethany Care Centre for the loving care and attention to their mother.Cremation and arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES"Calgary Crematorium Chapel". (12/28/1997).
SORGE - Constance Mae (Connie) Sorge, beloved wife of Wayne of Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on Friday, December 5, 1997 at the age of 46 years. Besides her loving loving husband, Connie is survived by her parents Rosanna Chalmers and husband Bill Berkey of Calgary. Two brothers, Gary and wife Rita Chalmers of Comox, British Columbia, Garth and wife Maxine Chalmers of Whitecourt, Alberta and sister, Lauren and husband Jim Gladden of Medford, Oregon as well as many nieces, nephews and good friends. Connie is predeceased by her father, Lawrence Chalmers. Connie will be remembered most for her generous and loving nature. Always supportive, patient and understanding she managed to draw from an unending well of inner strength. Though sadly missed, Connie will never be forgotten by those lives she touched. She will remain as she always has been, our special wife, mother, sister, aunt, daughter and friend. We love you Connie. The family of Connie would like to thank the staff at the Peter Lougheed Palliative Care Unit for their wonderful care and support. Prayers were held on Monday, December 8, 1997 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church (1414 Shawnessy Boulevard S.W.). Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church (1414 Shawnessy Boulevard S.W.) today, December 9, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Keith F. Sorge, Celebrant. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Interfaith Food Bank, 7475 Flint Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2H 1G3. In living memory of Connie Sorge, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS and HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. (12/9/1997).
WILLIAMS - Ursula Marie passed away peacefully July 1, 1997 at Vulcan, Alberta at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife of Mr. Donald Williams of Vulcan; loving mother of a daughter Julie (David) Nelson of Queenstown; two sons, Barry (Lynn) of Calgary, and Darwin (Fay) of Arrowwood; ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a brother Ben (Jean) Robinson; four sisters, Virginia Wilson, Marie "Buddy" (Murray) Ross, Donna (Gerald) Church, all of Calgary, and Geraldine Wickson of Kelowna. Funeral Service Saturday, July 5, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. at Vulcan United Church with Minister Marilyn Evans officiating. Interment Arrowwood Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, tributes in memory of Ursula could be made to either the Vulcan Health Care Ladies Auxiliary Palliative Care Unit, Box 299, Vulcan, T0L 2B0 or Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, T2N 4N2. VULCAN FUNERAL HOME, Directors. (7/4/1997).
