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WEGENER - Irene May Wegener passed away peacefully on November 15, 1997. Irene is lovingly remembered by her sons, Earl (Eva), Lorne (Theresa), and his children, Carra, Travis and Chad; her sister Marie Brown; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Irene was predeceased by her beloved husband Carl and her brother Henry Poffenroth. She was a loving wife, mother, Nana and friend and she will be missed by everyone who knew her. Friends are invited to call at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Wednesday, November 19, 1997 from 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Foster's Garden Chapel on Thursday, November 20, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to Agape Manor Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary T2N 1B8 or the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary T2N 4N2. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, Directors. (11/19/1997).
WEIGEL - Gentle Ben passed away at home on June 17, 1997 at the age of 59 years with all of his family present. He leaves to mourn, his common-law wife Louise Dalton; and five children, Rose-marie (Lloyd), Darrell (Joan), Karen, Selena (Allan) and Julie (Shane); his loving dear friend Selena Roberts; and nine point five grandchildren. He is also survived by four sisters, Mary (Martin), Virginia (Larry), Bernadette (Audrey) and Katie; two brothers, Joseph (Gayle) and John (Lena); and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all his friends. Funeral Services will be held at CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W. (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery), on Friday, June 20, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Rustico Recedcion of Holy Trinity Catholic Church officiating. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". (6/18/1997).
WEINLEIN - Patricia Mary Weinlein, beloved wife of Roland Weinlein of Calgary, passed away at home on Friday, September 26, 1997 at the age of 56 years. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), today, October 3, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Alexander MacLennan of St. Gerard's Catholic Church officiating. Graveside Service to follow in the "Garden of Everlasting Life" at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 238, 2116 - 27 Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7A6. In living memory of Patricia Weinlein, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (10/3/1997).
WEISNER - Lydia Weisner, nee Stuckert, passed away peacefully on November 20, 1997 at the age of 82 years. She was predeceased by her husband Alexander, two brothers, Albert and Fred, and two sisters, Emma King and Elsie O'Brien. Lydia is survived by her two sons, Gerald (Dorothy), Gary (Janet); daughter Margaret (Robert) Campbell; brother Walter Stuckart; sister Joyce Carmichael; as well as her grandchildren, Debbie (Paul) Hennig, Karen (Colin) Kinley, Steven (Deanna) Weisner, Linda (Dallas) Miller, Jonathon and Stephanie Campbell; and three great-grandchildren. She was an active lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church, as well as a charter member and volunteer at the Bethany Care Centre for thirty-six years, and a longtime volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross as well as the Calgary Public School Board. Lydia will be sadly missed. Funeral Services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church (204 - 6A Street N.E.) on Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Markus Wilhelm officiating. Graveside Services to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or the charity of your choice. As a tribute to Lydia, Leyden's Funeral Homes will make a donation to the St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. (11/21/1997).
WENDELBOE - Ernest, beloved husband for fifty-six years of Elva Janet Brown Wendelboe, passed away peacefully on December 10, 1997 at the age of 83 years. He is also survived by his loving daughter Jann (Don) Smith of Calgary; five grandchildren, Shannon, Randy (who is presently serving a mission in Marseille, France), Brandon, Tiffany and Jacqueline; three sisters, Eleanor Long and Rosemary Sylvester both of Red Deer, Alberta and Vivian Shew of Clinton, Ohio; a brother Mick Wendelboe of Fairview, Alberta; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ernest was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Mary and two sisters, Clare and Betty. He was born on April 23, 1914 in Barons, Alberta and raised in the Starline/Claresholm area. Ernest was employed with Alberta Gas Trunk Line (Nova) from 1958 to 1979 retiring as Senior Meter Station Operator. Funeral Service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bow Valley Chapel, 2526 - 24 Avenue N.W. on Monday, December 15, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior to this. Graveside Services will be held in the StavelyCemetery on Monday at 2:30 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, Suite 105, 1301 - 8 Street S.W., T2R 1B7, or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., T2G 3Y6. PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE, Directors. (12/13/1997).
WERNAER - Helmut Wernaer, beloved husband of Mrs. Mildred Wernaer of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on December 12, 1997 after a lengthy illness at the age of 85 years. Helmut was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1912. He served in World War II and came to Canada in the 1950's. For many years, Helmut owned and operated "The Gallery of Fine Arts" and a framing shop located in Calgary. Besides his loving wife, Helmut is survived by a brother Wolfgang of Germany; a nephew Ike of Texas; and a niece Gisela of Montreal, Quebec; as well as three stepdaughters and their families, Sandra Welsh and Brenda Gray, both of Calgary, Linda Cameron of Nova Scotia. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Monday, December 15, 1997 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's ParkCemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 114, 1212 - 1 Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 0G8. In living memory of Helmut Wernaer, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (12/14/1997).
WEX, LABELL - Myra. Died Friday night, November 21, 1997 in her ninety-first year. Wife of the late Moishe Wex of Calgary, Alberta. Survived by her devoted children, Howard and Libby, Ronnie and Rhoda. Loving and caring grandchildren, Mitchell and Jason, Derek and Lucy, Neil and Marni, Stephen and Stanley. She also leaves great-grandchildren, Maxwell, Jenna, Jordan and Amy whom she adored. As well, survived by the devoted Wex family (11/26/1997).
CAMPBELL - Evelyn Frances passed away December 28, 1997. Memorial Service will be held January 2, at Carewest Sarcee Chapel (12/30/1997).
WEERSTRA - It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden death on December 8, 1997 of Thomas Wayne, born May 6, 1950 in Lethbridge. Beloved son of Esther; brother to Cynthia (Roger) Hyde, uncle to Lauren; and brother to Bryne (Anne). He was predeceased by his father in 1984. Private Family Service with Cremation. Floral tributes graciously declined. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation may do so to the charity of their choice (12/12/1997).
