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CUNNINGTON - Janis Cunnington, beloved wife of Michael Cunnington of Calgary, passed away on Monday, September 15, 1997 at the age of 56 years. Janis is survived by her mother Eileen Perry, and her sister Myra (Pat) MacNeil, both of Langley, B.C. She is also survived by three nieces and two nephews. Janis will be greatly missed by her family and friends as well as her co-workers. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church (5340 - 4 Street S.W.), on Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. John L. Maes, Celebrant. If so desired, donations in Janis' memory may be made to Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2. Arrangements and Cremation in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. and Bow Valley Crematorium. (9/17/1997).
LaBOSSIERE - Joseph (Joe) Albert LaBossiere of Calgary, formerly of Kelowna, British Columbia, passed away at the Dr. Vernon Fanning Extendicare Centre on June 23, 1997, at the age of 77 years. Joe was born May 7, 1920 in Saint Leon, Manitoba. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943. Joe met Anne Sawatzky and married her in 1951 in Vancouver. He was a pioneer in Kemano Power Operations from 1954 until his retirement in 1979. He moved to Kelowna and enjoyed an active retirement with the Elks and the Legion, spending many "happy hours" tending bar. In 1996, Joe moved to Calgary to be with his children. Joe is survived by Janice Lester, Don, James and Katherine, and Dawna and Gerry Richardson, all of Calgary. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Renee and Jeremy Lester, Ben and Jessie LaBossiere, Tammi and Nathan LaBossiere, Brian, Luke and Andrew Richardson. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Gene and Inge of Port Coquitlam, B.C., and Gilbert of Winnipeg. Joseph will also be lovingly remembered by Paul Lester. He was predeceased by his wife Anne in December 1974, a brother Lionel, and a stepsister Emelda Hammond. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells", (2720 Centre Street North), on Thursday, June 26, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Cecilia's Catholic Church (321 - 90 Avenue S.E.), on Friday, June 27, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Klaus Ludwig Hens, S.A.C., Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens (17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road). In living memory of Joseph LaBossiere, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (6/25/1997).
LADHA - Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Ladha of Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on Monday, December 8, 1997 at the age of 75 years. Funeral Services will be held at the Ismaili Jamat Khana and Centre, (4623 - 11 Street N.E.), today, December 11, 1997 at 12:00 noon. Graveside Service to follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery. In living memory of Abdulla Ladha, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (12/11/1997).
LAHEY - Mr. Ronald John Lahey, beloved husband of Mrs. Joan Lahey (nee Gordon) of Calgary, passed away peacefully in his home on November 12, 1997 at the age of 69 years. Ron was born October 7, 1928 in Ottawa, Ontario. Ron moved west and worked for Air Canada retiring after thirty years. Ron enjoyed golf and traveling. Besides his loving wife of forty-three years, Ron will be sadly missed by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Sharon; and two grandchildren, Jared and Kasey. He is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Dalton and Tracey; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Linda and Tom Clarke of Ottawa, and June Barnett of Pembrooke. Ron was predeceased by his son Patrick in 1976. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), today, November 16, 1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Luke's Catholic Church (1566 Northmount Drive N.W.) today, November 16, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke's Catholic Church (1566 Northmount Drive N.W.) on Monday, November 17, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. William H. Trienekens, Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. Special thanks to the Nurses of Homecare, Doctor B. Spence, friends and neighbors, for their help and support. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 1A2. In living memory of Ron Lahey, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (11/16/1997).
LAKATOS - Mari Lakatos passed away at the Bethany Care Centre, Cochrane, Alberta on Sunday, December 28, 1997 at the age of 88 years. Mari is survived by one daughter Ethel (John) Horvath of Cremona, Alberta; four grandchildren, Ilona, Ray (Cheryl), Glen (Carolyn), and Gaylynn (Ron); four great-grandchildren, Troy, Travis, Miranda and Jared. She was predeceased by her husband Louis in 1986 and a daughter Rose in 1991. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter (P.O. Box 52051, Edmonton Trail N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 8K9). An informal Reception will be held at the Bethany Care Centre (302 Quigley Drive, Cochrane, Alberta) at McQuitty Hall on Wednesday, December 31, 1997 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Cremation and Funeral arrangements in care of COCHRANE FUNERAL SERVICES. (12/31/1997).
LAKE - Robert John, born April 15, 1914 at London, England, died November 24, 1997 at Surrey, B.C. Survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years, Filomina Ellena; and by three children, Robert (Sheila), Calgary, Arthur (Sharon), Chilliwack, B.C., Susan (Don) Lamb, Surrey, B.C.; and by four grandchildren, Carrie Lake, Coquitlam, B.C., Therese (Tom) Brewster, Robert (Yvonne) Lake, Calgary, and Michael Lamb, Surrey, B.C.; and two great-grandchildren, Tiana Danielle and Robert Mitchell Lake, Calgary (11/29/1997).
LAM-LEUNG - Lam-Leung Oi-Lin passed away at home on October 17, 1997 at the age of 87 years. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), today, October 22, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church (2519 Edmonton Trail N.E.), on Thursday, October 23, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. John C.K. Mak, Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. In living memory of Oi-Lin Lam-Leung, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (10/22/1997).
LAMARRE - Dr. C. Jules Lamarre, m.d. FRCP (C), beloved husband of Mrs. Claire Lamarre, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on Sunday, June 15, 1997. Born in Quebec City on April 18, 1930, Dr. Lamarre studied Medicine at Laval University and received his training in Psychiatry in Saskatoon, London (England), and Montreal. He taught Medicine in Saskatoon and Sherbrooke (Quebec), before coming to Calgary in 1975 as professor of medicine at the University of Calgary, and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the Calgary General Hospital. He was a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Lamarre retired in 1995. Besides his wife, Dr. Lamarre is survived by his children, Anne and John Pearce of Cochrane, Martine and Francis Skulsky, Catherine and Brad Reinholz of Calgary, Charles and Ellen Lamarre of Ottawa; and nine grandchildren, Christine, Robert and Laura Pearce, Sam and Ben Skulsky, Carolyn and Jacqueline Reinholz, Christopher and Paul Lamarre. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Crowfoot Chapel" (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Thursday, June 19, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jerry Dawling officiating. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Ste. Famille Catholic Church (1717 - 5 Street S.W.), on Friday, June 20, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jacques Joly, O.M.I., Celebrant. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of your choice. The family would like to express their thanks to the caring staff of the Renal Unit at the Foothills Hospital. In living memory of Dr. Jules Lamarre, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. (6/18/1997).
