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LANGE - Marie Alberta passed away at Beverly Centre in Calgary, on Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at the age of 84 years. Funeral Services will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL (3220 - 4 Street N.W., Calgary) on Saturday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Queen's Park Cemetery (32 Avenue and 4 Street N.W., Calgary) on Monday, October 6 at 9:30 a.m. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society Calgary (1920 - 11 Street S.E., Calgary, Alta. T2G 3G2) (10/3/1997).
LANGSTON - Stewart (Stew) of Kelowna, B.C. passed away December 11, 1997 after a lengthy, tough battle with cancer at age 78. Stew will be lovingly missed by his adoring and caring family, his wife Anne of Kelowna; daughter Valerie (Ted Jones) of Kelowna; sons, Blair (Dolores) and Craig of Calgary; sister Flo Dymond; and brother Les (Margaret) of Calgary; five adored grandchildren, Toby, Trevor, Tiffany, Stewie and Lisa; and many nieces and nephews. Stew was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Florence, sisters, Leilah, Hilda, and Pearl, two brothers, Frank (Tobe) and Cliff. Celebration of Stew's life is in Kelowna, Monday December 15, at 11:00 a.m (12/13/1997).
LANIGAN - Mr. Leslie V. Lanigan, 72, of Hinton, Albert and formerly of Rexton, N.B., passed away at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospital, Moncton, N.B, Thursday, September 4, 1997 after a brief illness. Born in Rexton, N.B., he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Courtney) Lanigan. Retired, he had been employed with C.N.R. for many years in Alberta and British Columbia. He is survived by a daughter Lois Ford of Calgary; and a son Gary, also of Calgary; two sisters, Kay of Oakville, Ontario, Vera of Rhode Island, U.S.A.; three brothers, Gordan of Hamilton, Ontario, Raymond of Rexton, N.B., Murray of Chester, N.S.; and five grandchildren. Funeral Service was held at Thompson's Funeral Home Chapel, Richibucto, Monday, September 8, 1997 with Reverend Reginald MacKinnon officiating. Interment in St. Andrew's United Cemetery, Rexton, N.B (9/12/1997).
LANPHEAR - Clifford James. It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Clifford on November 30, 1997 at Edmonton, Alberta. Cliff is survived by his son Lindsay (Beryl) Lanphear; and two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Leticia of Winnipeg; also numerous friends. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, December 5 at 11:00 a.m. at the Riverside Baptist Church, No. 2 Saskatchewan Avenue, Devon, Alberta. Reverend Larry Froese will officiate with Cremation to follow. If friends so desire, in lieu of floral tributes, memorial donations would be kindly appreciated to the Christmas Elves c/o Devon Legion Branch No. 247; or the Devon Lions Community Centre, Box 5007, Station Main, Devon, Alberta T9G 1X8. HARMONY FUNERAL SERVICES in care of arrangements. (12/3/1997).
LARMOUR - Ida, passed away peacefully at the Rockyview Hospital on Friday, December 12, 1997. Ida was predeceased by her loving husband Allan in 1991, after sixty-one years of marriage, and her son-in-law John Stein in March 1997. Ida was born in Jasmin, Saskatchewan and raised in East End Saskatchewan. She attended Business College in Regina and was employed by the Royal Bank of Canada and also worked for a lawyer in Nipawin, Saskatchewan, where her daughter Betty was born. Ida and Allan moved to Calgary in 1971. Ida spent a great deal of her life doing things for others. She received a Certificate of Appreciation for Volunteer Work from the Foothills Hospital for knitting bonnets for premature babies and finger puppets for children receiving blood tests. Ida helped with teas and entertainment at Glamorgan Nursing Home, bingo at Sarcee Nursing Home and also volunteered with the Blood Donor Clinic. She was a Life Member of the Regina Chapter No. 7 Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a charter member of United Church Women's Group in Regina and the Lakeview United Church in Calgary. Ida worked for shut-ins, and provided hospital visiting, letter writing and mailed out Christmas cards at Geriatric Hospitals. Ida is survived by her loving daughter Betty; grandchildren, Barbara Stein and friend Byron Sluggett, Bill Stein and wife Karen, Patti Restoule and husband Joseph, Paul Stein and wife Myra, Mark Stein; and six great-grandchildren, Christopher, Jody and Mark Stein, Sarah and Matthew Restoule, and Melissa Stein. She is also survived by her sisters, Betty and Marjorie; and brothers, George and Philip. It was Ida's wish that her body be donated to Medical Research at the University of Calgary. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at the Lakeview United Church, 3023 - 63 Avenue S.W. on Monday, December 15, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Tom Melvin presiding. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to Lakeview United Church at the above address, or to the charity of your choice (12/13/1997).
LAROQUE - (Nee Armstrong. Joy Eileen beloved daughter of Dorothy Miller of Calgary passed away in Toronto, Ont. on July 8, 1997. Besides her mother, Joy is survived by her husband, Don of Toronto, Ont., her three sisters, Marlene of Calgary, Vivian of Leduc and Melody (Frank) of Calgary. Joy is also survived by five nephews and two great nieces. Derek (Linda) of Calgary, Michael of Dallas Texas, Robert (Pat) of Edmonton, Cameron & Daniel of Calgary, Amanda & Melissa of Edmonton. Joy also leaves her dearest and steadfast friend Ginny and her husband Cal and their daughter Lynn Marie. We will all miss you, Joy. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date (7/11/1997).
LAROCQUE - Mary Carol Larocque (nee McDonald), beloved wife of Brian Larocque of Calgary, passed away at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, AB on June 7, 1997 at the age of 44 years, after a very short illness. Born in Alberton, Prince Edward Island on December 24, 1952 and moved to Calgary in 1965, Mary graduated from Central Memorial High School. She worked for many years at the Carewest Sarcee Auxiliary Hospital till becoming a proud mother of twins, devoting her time to caring for her family. Mary was very active in her community including church and school activities. Besides her loving husband, Mary will be dearly missed by her twins, Marc and Alanna. She will also be lovingly remembered by her parents, Leona and Alton McDonald; her sister Cindy; her three brothers, Roger, Russel and Joe; her sister-in-law Corrine; her nephew Jerimiah; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Janet Larocque and their sons, Michael and Matthew. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Wednesday, June 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Name Catholic Church, (2223 - 34 Street S.W.), on Thursday, June 12, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Stanley A. Henke, Celebrant. In living memory of Mary Larocque, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (6/10/1997).
LARSEN - Mrs. Dorothy Marie, beloved wife of Mr. Clifford Larsen of Calgary, passed away at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre on July 8, 1997 after a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer. Besides her loving partner and friend Cliff, she leaves behind four children, Brian Clifford (Laura) Larsen of Calgary, Susan Marie (Allen) Sowinski of Calgary, Wayne Thorvald Larsen of Edmonton, and Blair David (Donna) Larsen of Philadelphia. She was also the proud grandmother of Shawn, Breanna, Nathan, Brett and Kendra, all of Calgary, Shyan and Kayla of Edmonton. Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her mother-in-law, Suzanne Larsen of Calgary; her brother Richard (Marie) Larsen of Hussar; her sisters, Fay Larsen, Kay (Ralph) Mackenzie, all of Calgary, and Olive (Dick) Clark of Gig Harbor, WA. She also leaves behind twelve nieces and nephews and eleven great-nieces and nephews. Dorothy was born on August 27, 1931 in Bassano, Alberta. She grew up in Hussar and attended Camrose Lutheran College prior to taking residence in Calgary. She and Clifford were married in Calgary on November 11, 1953. Dorothy loved the Lord and she was a long-standing and active member of Faith Lutheran Church where over the years she served numerous volunteer positions and encouraged the development of a tightly knit Christian community. Dorothy also loved to travel, to play bridge, enjoyed the outdoors by hiking, mountain picnics, camping and family outings throughout Calgary's park and river areas. Her home was always open for friends and family to gather - she loved to entertain. She was the rock and the foundation for her own siblings as her parents had passed away at very young ages and she was the driving force behind the success of her own children. Many of her friends will remember Dorothy for her sense of humour and her generous spirit, her determination to get a job done and to do it well. Her zealous approach to life and her courage and dedication to family will always be remembered. Dorothy considered herself lucky to have many friends and to be surrounded by love and caring. Memorial Services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 1903 - 19 Avenue N.W., on Friday, July 11, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Keith Loewen officiating. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Dorothy's memory can be made to the Hematology-Oncology Research and Education Fund, Room 681, Foothills Hospital, Division of Hematology, 1403 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, T2N 2T9. Dorothy and her family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation and thanks to Dr. A.R. Jones and the staff of Unit 57 at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre for their compassionate care during her illness. Arrangements and Cremation entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, 7016 Farrell Road S.E. (7/9/1997).
