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FRASER - Margo (Ann Margaret) of Whistler, British Columbia. Born April 16, 1964, died on May 30, 1997 after a two year struggle with lymphoma, at her parents' home in Edmonton, Alberta. Deeply missed by her parents, Judith and Rod; her brother Rob; family, friends and Rocket, her Afghan. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, June 7 in Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship in her name is being established at the University of Alberta for students studying music or environment and conservation sciences. For those wishing, donations can be sent to: Office of the President, c/o the University of Alberta (6/12/1997).
GILMURRAY - Mr. William Joseph Gilmurray "Wicked Willy" of Priddis, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on December 21, 1997 at the age of 83 years. Willy will be dearly missed by his surrogate family, Harold and Deb Francis, Joan Van Bruggen, Louanne McKillop and children. A special thanks to Dr. George Barr and all the special people who helped make his last year happy. Funeral Services will be held at Christ Church Millarville on Saturday, December 27, 1997 at 11:00 a.m., Rev Bob Griffin officiating. Interment to follow at Christ Church Millarville Cemetery. If desired, memorial tributes may be made to the A.I.M. Society, 6, 104 - 3 Avenue, High River T1V 1G3. SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME (Okotoks) LTD. (12/24/1997).
GINGRAS - Louise Olivine Gingras (nee Janex) passed away peacefully in the care of her loving family on October 22, 1997 at the age of 80 years, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Louise was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Carolyn (Bruce) Sutherland, Philip Gingras and Sharron Kuiper, Diane (Bob) Stewart, Lorraine Cooper and Michael (Dallas) Gingras; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Louise resided in the Blackie area for many years before moving to Brooks in 1968. She was an active member of the Catholic Women's League and was recently distinguished with a fifty year pin and certificate. Louise was predeceased by her husband Adrien in 1959 and a brother Joe in 1978. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers on Sunday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. from St. Mary's Catholic Church, 511 - 4 Street West, Brooks. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 27 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Mary's, the Rev. Bryan Frank, Celebrant. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to either Holy Family Academy, 108 - 4 Avenue West, Brooks T1R 0V6 or the Brooks and District Ambulance Association, Box 1906, Brooks T1R 1C6. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Brooks. (10/26/1997).
GALLOWAY - Mrs. Edith Cavell Galloway, beloved wife of Mr. John Galloway of Calgary, formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on July 9, 1997 in the presence of her family, at the age of 80 years. Edith was born in New Brunswick on April 8, 1917, and later moved to Sault Ste. Marie where she and her husband had resided for forty-eight years, moving to Calgary in 1996. Edith had been active in the Eastern Star for many years, where she held the office of Star Point for five years. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife and mother, and dear friend to many. Besides her loving husband, Edith is also survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, John "Donald" of Sault Ste. Marie, and Bruce Daymond and Deborah of Toronto; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Ann and Ron Nesbitt of Manitoulin Island, and Judith Margaret and Lawrence Shaw of Calgary; as well as four grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Vivian Hodgeson of Webwood, Ontario. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Elboya Chapel", (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Monday, July 14, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Wayne Lewry of Central United Church officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements in care of McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (7/12/1997).
GANGJI - Mrs. Sakerkhanu Gangji of Calgary, passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on July 2, 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, July 5, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery. In living memory of Sakerkhanu Gangji, a tree will be planted in Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (7/5/1997).
GANONG - Charles Harry Ganong, beloved husband of Judy Ganong, passed away November 22, 1997 at the Peter Lougheed Centre at the age of 52 years. As well as his wife, he is survived by their three sons, Shane (Shirley), Kelly, and Rory (Serena); five grandchildren, Travis, Culinda, Stephanie, Nicole and Kathleen; three sisters, two brothers, and many other relatives and friends. Charlie was born and raised in Calgary. He has been a dedicated Firefighter for twenty-seven years and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of Pierson's Funeral Home, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E. on Tuesday, November 25 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation will follow at the Rocky View Crematorium. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Foothills Hospital Burn Unit, 1403 - 29 St. N.W., Calgary, T2N 2T9. Arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE. (11/24/1997).
GARDNER - Margaret Jean was called home to her Lord and Saviour, June 6, 1997 at Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of Mr. Gordon Gardner of Vulcan; loving mother of a daughter Connie (Richard) Klassen of Ponoka; a son Ralph (Denice) of San Clemente, California; five grandchildren, Catrena Klassen and Lance Klassen, both of Red Deer, Michael (Anne) Gardner of Calgary, Bruce of Langley, and Janice of Vancouver; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Cecil (Linda) Warden of St. Albert, Robert and Jean of Edmonton, and Leslie and Shirley of Regina; two sisters, Vernie Budd of Vulcan and Hughena (Peter) Rozena of Calgary; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. at Vulcan Central Church of Christ with Rev. Doug Barrie officiating. Interment Vulcan Cemetery. If friends so desire, tributes in Jean's memory could be made to either the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, T2G 3Y6 or the Vulcan Central Church of Christ, Vulcan, T0L 2B0. VULCAN FUNERAL HOME, Directors. (6/9/1997).
