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RITCHIE -- Daryl Gordon Ritchie of Calgary, passed away December 5, 1997. Daryl is sadly missed by his loving wife Brenda; and his daughters, Candice and Megan; and by his parents, Larry and May Ritchie of Regina; his sisters, Linda of Melville, Saskatchewan, Leesa of Sebring, Florida; his brothers, Leslie and Alan of Edmonton, Ronald of Saskatoon and Laird of Warman, Saskatchewan; his father and mother-in-law, Adolph and Mary Goettel of Edmonton; his brother-in-law Aaron of Edmonton; and his sister-in-law Carol of Lacombe, Alberta. He will be missed by his nieces and nephews in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Florida. Daryl enjoyed a long and distinguished service with the Canadian Armed Forces reserves, reaching the rank of Major. Daryl had achieved many successes in life receiving his law degree from the University of Saskatchewan. He was recently admitted to the Alberta Bar and entered into private practice. Daryl lived his life for family and friends. A kind, generous man who will be missed by those he touched. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund or to a charity of the donor's choice. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Fish Creek Chapel", (14441 Bannister Road S.E.), on Tuesday, December 9, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. R.H.G. Rodgers of St. Barnabas' Anglican Church officiating. In living memory of Daryl Ritchie, 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. ROBERTS -- Mrs. Hazel G. Roberts passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre on Thursday, December 4, 1997 at the age of 103 years. Hazel is survived by one daughter, one grandson, three great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. A Memorial Service will be held in the main Chapel at the Bethany Care Centre, 916 - 18A Street N.W., Calgary, AB on Tuesday, December 9, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements and Cremation entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, 7016 Farrell Road S.E. Telephone: 216-5111.
SCHMIDT -- Harold Henry Schmidt, beloved husband of forty-one years to his wife and best friend Helen, passed away on December 5, 1997 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 65 years. Besides his loving wife, Harold is survived by his two sons, Darcy and his wife Kelly and granddaughter Madyson, and Daryl and Paula. He is also survived by his brother and sisters, Emily Twardy, Carol Plett, Ernie (Verena) Schmidt, Anne Schmidt, Jean (Elmer) Pagens; his mother-in-law Katie Jaworenko; and by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by three sisters, five brothers and by his parents, Jacob and Louise Schmidt. Harold was born in Vanguard, Saskatchewan. For seventeen years he worked for Union Packing until he started Harold Schmidt Electric in 1969, until his passing. Harold belonged to the Elks Lodge and Golf Club, I.B.E.W. and bowled for thirty years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Monday, December 8, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 9, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation (1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2) would be appreciated. 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.
SHAW -- James Miller Shaw of Midnapore, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on Saturday, December 6, 1997 at the age of 85 years. Announcements later by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575.
SHERGER -- Lucas Gerard Sussenguth, beloved first born son of Wayne and Chris, passed away on December 6, 1997, born in Calgary on December 5, 1997. Along with his parents, Lucas is survived by his grandparents, Linda and Jerry Sussenguth, and Shirley and Tony Sherger; as well as his great-grandparents and all his aunts, uncles and cousins. Lucas will live on forever not only in our hearts by also through his gift of sight to the H.O.P.E. Foundation. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and midwives at the Foothills Hospital N.I.C.U. and Maternity Ward. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Foothills Hospital N.I.C.U. "Lucas you were with us for only a short time but you have changed our life forever. We will love you and miss you always." Love Mom and Dad. "A little pink rose in my garden grew, The tiniest rose of all 'Twas kissed by the sun caressed by the dew. Oh little pink rose in my garden. Oh little pink rose 'twas you. Oh little pink rose of your mother's heart Have you faded and gone away? Has the Gardener gathered my little pink rose For His loveliest garden today? Did He need one more blossom of your size and hue And was that the reason the Gardener chose you? Oh, little pink rose 'twas you." Arrangements and Cremation in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111.
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. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Patrick's Catholic Church (1414 Shawnessy Boulevard S.W.) on Monday, December 8, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church (1414 Shawnessy Boulevard S.W.) on Tuesday, 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, 6408 - 1A Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2H 0G6. In living memory of Connie Sorge, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-256-9575.
ST. ARNAUD -- Maria Learmouth St. Arnaud, nee McNeill, beloved wife of Armand St. Arnaud of Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on Friday, December 5, 1997 at the age of 69 years. She leaves to mourn, her husband Armand; two brothers, Frank (Francis) of Scotland, Pat (Anne) of Australia; two sisters-in-law, Janet and Betty of Scotland. Maria is predeceased by her parents and three brothers, Hugh, John and James. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Catholic Church (5340 - 4 Street S.W.), today, December 8, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. John Maes, Celebrant. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 1717 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 2N8. In living memory of Maria St. Arnaud, 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.
STANDEN -- Cyril Standen passed away in Langley, B.C. on Friday, December 5, 1997 at the age of 93 years. Announcements later by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200.
STETSON -- Sharon Lee Stetson aged 47 years, of Didsbury, Alberta, passed away on December 5, 1997. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Zion Evangelical Missionary Church on Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL (1413 - 21 Avenue, Didsbury) on Tuesday evening 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday morning 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For memorial gifts, in lieu of flowers, please contact the Funeral Chapel. MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL (1413 - 21 Avenue, Didsbury) has been entrusted with arrangements. Telephone: 1-403-335-4773.
THYMARAS -- Panagiota Thymaras of Calgary, passed away on December 4, 1997 at the age of 94 years. Funeral Services will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (Tamarac Crescent and Poplar Road S.W.) today, December 8, 1997 at 1:00 p.m with Very Rev. Dimitrios Rougas officiating. Interment will follow in Queen's Park Cemetery. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. "A Golden Rule Member". Telephone: 228-4422.
VYSOHLID -- Margaret Vysohlid, beloved wife of Walter Vysohlid, passed away peacefully at the Glenmore Auxiliary Hospital on December 7, 1997 at the age of 59 years. Announcements later by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200.
WASYLENKO -- Loretta Margaret Wasylenko (nee Ehman) passed away on December 4, 1997 at the age of 64 years. Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Roman Catholic Church, 71 Riverside Drive West, Okotoks on Monday, December 8, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made in her name to any charity of your choice or to Father Lacombe Nursing Home, 332 - 146 Avenue S.E., Calgary, T2X 2A3. Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME (Okotoks) LTD. Telephone: 938-3111.
WYNES -- Frances Barbara Wynes of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on Saturday, December 6, 1997, at the age of 83 years. Frances was born on March 18, 1914 in Dawson City, Yukon. She has resided in Calgary since 1965. Frances was a member of the Eastern Star North Star Chapter No. 34. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be missed by all. Frances will be remembered by two sons and a daughter-in-law, John Wynes and Reg and Carolyn Wynes; two daughters and a son-in-law, Barb Fink and Kathy and Julius Kipke; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; as well as a sister Bernice Reid of Coquitlam, BC. She was predeceased by her husband Reg on June 7, 1964, and three brothers. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Crowfoot Chapel", (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Gordon Hanson officiating. Special thanks to Dr. Price and the nurses on Unit 101 at the Foothills Hospital. In living memory of Frances Wynes, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Phone: 403-241-0044.
ASHCROFT -- Robert. Peacefully and with courage, Monday, December 8, 1997, in the Ottawa General Hospital. Robert James Ashcroft, age 41. Beloved husband of Jacqueline Ropars. Dear son of Mrs. Muriel (Dinner) and the late Philip Ashcroft of Cobourg. Dear brother of Terry (Gloria) of Cobourg, David of Bowmanville, Mark (Maxine) of Oshawa. Loving uncle of Tyrrell, Jessica, Danielle, Nicole and Ryan. Friends may pay respects at the KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 1255 Walkley Road (East of Bank), Ottawa, Ontario, from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service Friday in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. In memoriam donations to the charity of your choice, appreciated.
BELISLE -- Ellen "Hazel" Belisle passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on December 5, 1997 at the age of 77 years. Hazel was born, educated and has resided in Calgary all her life. She will be remembered by her friends as being happiest when she was driving her car. Hazel is survived by a sister Yvonne Rooney of Calgary; a niece Patricia Matisz of Tillsonburg, Ontario and her husband Joe; a nephew Edward Rooney of Calgary and his wife Joanne; two great-nieces, Tracy Martin of Stratford, Ontario and Erin Rooney of Calgary. At Hazel's request, there will be no Funeral Service. Arrangements by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells", (2720 Centre Street North), 403-276-2296. Graveside Services to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of their choice. In living memory of Hazel Belisle, 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.
BURGESS -- Alfreda Doris Burgess passed away following a brief illness at Foothills Hospital on December 7, 1997 at the age of 85 years. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Sally Burgess of Oliver, BC; a daughter and son-in-law, Darleen and Ron King of Calgary; a son-in-law Dan Lucey of Calgary; eleven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; as well as two brothers and three sisters. Born February 23, 1912 near Cardston, Alberta, Doris was one of nine children who spent her younger years in Cardston. She moved to Calgary with her family some ten years prior to the death of her husband Dick in 1964. She was also predeceased by two daughters, Joy Burgess and Carol Lucey. Funeral Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bow Valley Chapel, 2526 - 24 Avenue N.W. on Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 1:00 p.m., Bishop Brook Melchin officiating. Interment to follow in Queen's Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "Heritage Funeral Home". Telephone: 299-0100.
CHOW -- Mr. Peter Poon Shek Chow of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on December 7, 1997 at the age of 81 years. He is survived by three sons, Andrew, Benedict and Charles; and two daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret; and eight grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), today, December 10, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (610 - 2 Avenue N.E.), on Thursday, December 11, 1997 at 12:00 p.m. with the Rev. John C.K. Mak, Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. In living memory of Peter Chow, 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.
DOVER -- George Suffell passed away at the Bethany Care Centre on December 7, 1997 at the age of 89 years. George is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth of sixty-five years; and his two sons, George (Gwen) of Winnipeg, and Bill (Darlene) of Vancouver; and his three daughters, Betty (Jake), Joan (Vic) and Pat (Charlie), all of Calgary. George is also survived by twenty grandchildren and thirty-two great-grandchildren, and three sisters. George is an honorary member of Greater Forest Lawn Seniors Club. He worked with the T. Eaton company in Winnipeg, retiring after thirty years of service. George will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Services will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 1:00 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. At Foster's Funeral Homes "Garden Chapel's" annual Christmas Candlelight Memorial Service, an "Ornamental Dove" will be dedicated in memory of George. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888
