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GOLDIE -- (SMITH) Patricia Marie, aged 42 years, passed away November 29, 1997 at her home in Aldergrove, B.C., after a courageous battle with cancer. Pat will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Erin Kathleen; parents, Kathleen and Vern Smith of Calgary; brothers, George Lori Smith of Coquitlam, B.C., Jim (Kathy) Smith of Canmore, AB; and sister Joan (Jim) Morgotch of Canmore, AB. Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, December 12, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Gerard's Catholic Church, 8944 Elbow Drive S.W., Rev. Alex MacLennan, Celebrant.
GOSS -- Donald William, aged 63 years, of the Hartell district, passed away at the Oilfields Hospital, Black Diamond on December 8, 1997. Donald was born on July 18, 1997 at Rockyford, Alta., the second son of Leslie and Helen Goss. He is survived by and will be sadly missed by his three children, his oldest daughter Connie Jones and her husband Brad, and their children, Kyra Jensine and Logan; his son Chris, his friend Lorry and his daughters, Teresa, Krista and Kelsey; his youngest daughter Carol Duthie, her husband Blayne and their daughters, Megan and Samantha; Don's friend Judy Thomson and her family, Steven and Cathy. He is also survived by his mother Helen Raymond; his sisters, Irene and Carl Cowling, and Sheila and Roy Jasper; and his brothers, Elmer, Hugh and Noel, Emmett and Linda, Gordon and Marlene, and their families. The Goss family came to the Hartell district in 1948 and Don spent his life farming and working in the oilfields. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 12, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Black Diamond. The Rev. Father Jack Bastigal, Celebrant. Cremation will follow and Don's cremated remains will be placed in Highwood Columbarium at a later time. If desired, contributions may be made in Don's memory to the Rising Sun Long Term Care, Oilfields Hospital, Bag 1, Black Diamond, T0L 0H0. SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME (652-2222; 938-3111), Directors.
HUTTON -- It is with great sadness that the family of George Hutton would like to inform his colleagues and friends of his passing on December 8, 1997 after a brief illness. George was predeceased by his first wife Nice Fidenato in 1969 and by his second wife Margaret (Marni) Bruce in September of this year. George was born in Bellevue, Alberta in 1921, the eldest son of David and Lena Hutton and brother to Gordon. He grew up in the Crowsnest Pass region of the province and often talked about his days growing up in the Pass "playing with trains," singing, and playing baseball, hockey and golf. George left the Pass to attend the University of Alberta where he graduated in 1945 from the Faculty of Engineering. George married his high school sweetheart Nice Fidenato in 1945 and settled in Calgary where they had two children, Glen (Vicki) and Carol. In 1971, George married Marni and his family expanded to include daughters, Jackie, Judy (Duncan), Jeannie (Art) and Valerie (Ian). He was very proud of all his children, his grandchildren (Renee and her husband Marc, Warren, Wes, Bonnee, Heather, Julia, Greg, Brett, Alex) and his great-granddaughter Kelsey. George's career as a professional engineer flourished in the architectural firm of Stevenson, Raines, Barrett, Hutton, Seton and Partners. George designed numerous schools, churches and office buildings from Calgary to Yellowknife. However, his proudest achievement was the design of the Calgary International Airport. George was very involved in the profession and received a Life Member Certificate from the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists in 1986. George loved golfing and he and Marni took many golf excursions to Florida, Hawaii, Palm Desert and Japan. His other interests include curling and fishing at the family cabin in Corbin. None of us will forget the all night bocci games in Corbin with Sesto, Beppo and Topano. He will also be remembered for his love of music as a youngster singing in numerous competitions or in Palm Desert singing with his brother Gordon, sister-in-law Yvonne and all of the great friends they made throughout the years. Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), today, December 10, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Steve Berg officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the CareWest Glenmore Park Auxiliary Hospital, 6909 - 14 Street S.W. In living memory of George Hutton, 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.
JOHNSTON -- Arthur Melville Johnston passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 8, 1997 at the age of 78 years. He is survived by his wife Violet; daughter Judy (Wing) Gee; son Barry (Debra) Johnston; and three granddaughters, Kyla, Lindsay and Kelsey. A Memorial Service will be held at the CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W. (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery), on Thursday, December 11, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Len Larsen of the Beddington Pentecostal Church officiating. Special thanks to Dr. A. Patterson, Pat Herbert and the staff of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Art's memory may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111.
JORDAN -- Vernon George of Champion passed away peacefully at Vulcan Community Health Centre, December 8, 1997 at the age of 66 years. Beloved husband of Mrs. Jean Jordan of Champion; a daughter Diane (Tony) Krystalowich of Vulcan; two sons, Rick (Lynn) of Brooks and Les (Jan) of Calgary; six grandchildren; a sister Charlotte Fletcher of Taber; four brothers, Ken of Innisfail, Keith (Rita) of Spruce Grove, Mel of Vulcan and Ron (Marj) of Lethbridge; sister-in-law Rev. Yvonne Jordan of Lethbridge; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Friday, December 12, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at Champion Congregational Church with Rev. Keith Blackmore officiating. Interment Champion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, tributes in memory of Vernon could be made to the Palliative Care Unit of Vulcan Community Health Centre, Box 299, Vulcan, T0L 2B0, Champion Congregational Church Memorial Fund, or charity of your choice. VULCAN FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Phone: 1-403-485-2633.
LEEMANS -- Antoon C.B., peacefully on November 25, 1997 at Antwerp, Belgium at the age of 89 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Corry; his only son Walter (Paule); by his three grandchildren, Jason, Robin, and Jessica; as well as by numerous other relatives in Canada and Belgium. Funeral Mass to be celebrated by Reverend Wayne Poile at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1307 - 14 Street S.W., Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. For information call FIRST MEMORIAL, 297-0717.
LOVETT -- Joan (nee Bolinski) of Calgary, passed away peacefully on December 6, 1997 at the age of 55 years. She is the loving daughter to Josie Toner, and mother to Kevin (Judy), Kenneth (Louise), Karen, Korry and Kolin. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer, Whitney, Alex and Amy; her sisters, Linda Zoller, Debbie (Bruce) Jonas; special cousin Sharon Robson; and nieces, Colleen (Jarrod) Johnston, Chrissy and Corri Zoller; and nephews, Bruce and James Jonas. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and her special cat Charlie (nee Shadow). Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, December 10, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on Thursday, December 11, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. 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.
LUPYPCIW -- Wasyl Lupypciw of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills Auxiliary Hospital due to ravages of Parkinson's disease on December 7, 1997 at the age of 77 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Lupypciw, Calgary; dear father of John (Jeanne) Lupypciw Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A., Michael (Valerie) Lupypciw, Calgary; and dearly beloved grandfather of Dana, Ashley and Caroline. He is also survived by a brother Stefan Lupypciw, Calgary and by nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a brother Ivan Lupypciw in the Ukraine. Wasyl was born in Nizhniv, Ukraine and came to Canada in 1947 to Shumacher, Ontario, where he was employed in the Gold Mines. In 1949 he came to Calgary and resided in Calgary since. He was employed with the City of Calgary for twenty-seven years, until his retirement. He was a member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church (704 - 6 St N.E.) this evening at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church on Thursday, December 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Anton Tarasenko, Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Section, Queen's Park Cemetery (3219 - 4 St. N.W.). Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. "Golden Rule Member". Telephone: 228-4422.
MASSEY-HICKS -- Emily Jane, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary at 10:00 p.m. on December 7, 1997 at the age of 92 years, after suffering two cardiac episodes a few days prior. She is the beloved mother of three sons and their wives, Mirv (Rowena), Ken (Nancy), Art (Darlene); eight grandchildren, Sandra, Diane, Arlene, Gail, Clyde, Raylene, Blake and Teresa; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister Gertrude in South Africa. She was predeceased by her husband George in 1942, who died in action during World War II. Emily was born in Redruth, Cornwall, England in 1905 and with her family emigrated to South Africa when she was sixteen. In 1960 she came to Canada to be with her three sons and has resided in Calgary ever since. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of Unit 57 of the Foothills Hospital for their kindness and dedication during her brief stay there. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at Pierson's Funeral Home, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E. this evening, Tuesday, December 9, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 10 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone: 235-3602.
MURRAY -- Dorothy Amelia (nee Strathern) passed away in Oliver, BC on December 9, 1997. Born in Calgary on April 25, 1925, Dot was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved and cherished her family. She will be sadly missed by all. Dot is survived by her husband of fifty-one years, Edward "Ted" Murray; her two sons, Bradford (Bev) of Kelowna and Ross (Diane) of Calgary; and her five grandchildren, Natalie, Austin, Clark, Graham, and Garrett. She also leaves her sister Anne (Art) Sullivan of Golden, CO; and her brothers, Joe (Betty) Strathern of Calgary and George (Emily) Strathern of Winnipeg. A private Inurnment will be held at Queen's Park Cemetery, Calgary. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes can be made to The Penticton and District Hospice Society, 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 3G6.
McKENZIE -- Douglas Edward passed away at Agape Manor Hospice on Monday, December 8, 1997 after a courageous battle with cancer. Doug was born in Tribune, Saskatchewan in 1927 and farmed there while his older brothers were overseas during the war. He attended U of S taking Civil Engineering, worked with the PFRA, then joined the RCAF as an engineering officer in 1951. He married Sheila Neff in 1953 and they moved frequently with the forces, living in many of Canada's provinces and territories. Companion and friend of Sheila, he was the proud father of Susan (Ken Climan) Watson, Shannon McKenzie, Kathryn (John) Mathias and Keith (Shannon Woods) McKenzie. He was a loving grandfather to the real joys of his life: David, Sarah, Evan and Jeremy. Doug was an honorable gentleman noted for his honesty, integrity and intelligence. He loved travel and politics and was a voracious reader, champion curler and master bridge player. After his retirement from the forces as a major he was project manager for the Calgary Bus Barns, Alberta Children's Hospital, Lethbridge Regional Hospital and, for a short time, the Town of Chestermere. Doug was immediate past-president of RAUSI, past-president of the Military Engineer's Association, on the board of the Aerospace museum and was Alberta Commissioner for the MacKenzie Association of North America. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the Officers Mess, Mewata Armories (southeast corner, 1220 - 9 Avenue S.W.). Heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at Agape Manor, Dr. Jack Williams and the people of the Chemotherapy ward at Tom Baker Cancer Centre who gave us time and cheer.
ROSS -- Annie M. Ross, (nee Eslinger) of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Glenmore Auxiliary Hospital on December 9, 1997, at the age of 85 years. Annie was born on March 15, 1912. Annie and her husband lived in Edmonton from 1946 to 1972, then moved to Calgary. She enjoyed life to the fullest, always putting her family first. Annie filled her spare time with many hobbies. Out of all of her hobbies, pottery was her favorite. Annie will be lovingly missed by her two daughters and two sons-in-law, Judith and Walter Soboren of Calgary, Constance and James Haffey of Victoria, British Columbia; seven grandchildren, Cynthia, Karen, Michael, Caroline, Paul, Robert and David; one great-grandson Austin. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Annie was predeceased by her husband Harry in 1980. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel", (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Friday, December 12, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. In living memory of Annie Ross, 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.
SAWATSKY -- Gladys Genevieve passed away suddenly at the Glenmore Auxiliary Hospital on December 7, 1997 at the age of 71 years. Gladys is survived by two sons, Dale and Derald (Karin); one granddaughter Tracy; two grandsons, Derald and Daniel; two sisters, Mae and Selma; and one brother Elmer. She was predeceased by her husband Henry in 1991. Funeral Services will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., on Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. If desired, memorial tributes in Gladys' name may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Phone: 297-0888.
