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ISAAC - Sylvia May Isaac (nee Short) of Calgary, passed away at the Bethany Care Centre on October 17, 1997 at the age of 85 years. Sylvia was born in England and moved to Canada with her family at an early age settling in the Nose Creek area. In 1938 she married Peter and they resided in Calgary until 1971 at which time they retired to Kelowna, British Columbia. They returned to Calgary in 1992. She will be remembered for her passion of garage sales. Sylvia is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gerry and Myrna; a daughter Kay, all of Calgary; four grandchildren, Leslie of Calgary, Lorna and her husband Ed McCartney of Slave Lake, Alberta, Robert and Mary, both of Calgary; as well as seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Edna Cassady of Calgary, and Mabel Ericson of Whiterock, British Columbia. Sylvia is predeceased by her husband Peter in 1994. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells", (2720 Centre Street North), on Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Graveside Service at Queen's Park Cemetery. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Level 7 at the Bethany Care Centre for the exceptional care that was given. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Bethany Care Center, (916 - 18A Street N.W., T2N 1C6). In living memory of Sylvia Isaac, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (10/20/1997).
ITO - Masao, aged 77 years, of Calgary, passed away November 24, 1997, beloved father and father-in-law of Lorraine Morrison, Orillia, Ontario, Joni and Michael Pleau, Calgary. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Morrison, Kelly and Whitney Pleau; three brothers, Iwao Ito, Japan, Shoji Ito, Toronto, Ontario, Kiyoshi Ito, Mississauga, Ontario; two sisters, Terry Hori, Mississauga, Ontario, Midori Cupp, Florida. He was predeceased by his wife Michiko on November 24, 1993. Born in Vancouver, B.C., where he resided until World War II then moved to Eastern Canada where he was married, residing at Hamilton, then Toronto, retiring to Orillia, Ontario, then moved to Calgary in 1986. He was a member of the Calgary Japanese United Church and the Japanese Seniors (Kotobuki). Funeral Services will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance" (17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.) on Friday, November 28, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Minoru Takada officiating. Inurnment to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Calgary Kotobuki Society. As a tribute to Masao, Leyden's Funeral Homes will make a donation to Calgary Kotobuki Society. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. (11/26/1997).
IVERACH - Olive Forsyth Iverach (Ellis) passed away at the Foothills Hospital on Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at the age of 67 years, following a brief illness. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend Garth of forty-one years of Calgary; as well as two daughters, Pat Iverach and son Myles, and Lisa (David) Coward and children, Douglas and Jamie, all of Sherwood Park, Alberta. Olive will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at the CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W., (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery), on Friday, December 19, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Queen's Park Cemetery, family plot. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, a donation in Olive's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements in are of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". (12/18/1997).
IVERSON - Albert Norman Iverson passed away June 23, 1997 at the Bethany Care Centre at 83. Survived by wife Vera; one son and two daughters, and three grandchildren (6/25/1997).
HUNTER - Olga Johanna (Olson) Hunter went peacefully to meet her Lord Jesus Christ at the Hillcrest Extendicare on December 16, 1997 at the age of 94. Olga was born on June 12, 1903 on a farm just outside the town of Hanley, Saskatchewan. Olga taught school for five years before marrying Wilbur Hunter. They farmed in the Hanley district until Wilbur's death in 1961. Olga then moved to Outlook and to Calgary in 1975. She was a resident of Glenmore Manor for seventeen years and moved into Hillcrest Extendicare in September of 1997. Left to mourn her loss are four sons, Alan (Betty) of Hanley, Sask., Lyle, (Marilyn) of Bottineau, N.D., Larry (Dagne) of San Diego, Cal., Rae (Julene) of Salmon Arm, B.C.; four daughters, Arlie Hunter of Calgary, AB, Verna (Oliver) Pederson of Port Coquitlam, B.C., Elva (Lionel) Hopkins and Lois (Frank) Buhler, both of Calgary; twenty-eight grandchildren and forty-three great-grandchildren; one brother Oscar Olson of Outlook, SK; one sister-in-law Alice (Hunter) Drake of San Diego, Cal.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Olga was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Gertrude Olson, an infant son, her husband Wilbur, and her sister Olina Rawling. Her family will always cherish the memory of a precious mother and an adoring grandmother and great-grandmother. A Memorial Service will be held at First Alliance Church, 1201 Glenmore Tr. S.W., on Friday, December 19, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Ray Matheson officiating. Funeral Services and Interment will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Hawarden, Sask. on Monday, December 22, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Memorials to Global Advance Fund (Alliance Missions) or Palliative Care Unit at Hillcrest Extendicare. A special thank-you to staff at Hillcrest for their love and concern for Mother and her family (12/18/1997).
HUNWICK - James passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at the Dr. Vernon Fanning Extended Care Centre on December 27, 1997 at the age of 81 years. James will be fondly remembered by his wife of fifty-eight years Ethel; his children, Jennie (Steve) Kambeitz, Marion (John) Rodzinyak, and Carol McCallum; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; his four sisters, Mary, Carrie, June and Edna; and one brother Arthur. Predeceased by his daughter Shirley Yvonne, and his sister Rosaline. James served with the Canadian Army in World War II with the 20th Battery, Lethbridge, and was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion. James will be sadly missed by his family and friends and will be remembered in their hearts forever. At James' request, there will be a Private Family Interment only. If desired, memorial tributes in James' name may be made directly to the Dr. Vernon Fanning Extended Care Centre, 722 - 16 Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 6V7. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. (12/30/1997).
HUTCHINSON - A private Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, July 22, 1997 for Diane Lois Hutchinson, wife of Derwent Hutchinson, and mother to Valerie Scott and Glady Housenga. Diane passed away at age 75, peacefully in her home at the Bethany Care Centre. She will be lovingly remembered by Allen, Ryan and Reid Scott of Calgary, and Lloyd, Sherry and David Housenga of Fort Macleod, AB. Sincere thanks to all Diane's extended family on Level Eight at the Bethany Care Centre. All your love and support for Diane were very much appreciated. In living memory of Diane Hutchinson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. (7/23/1997).
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, Varrett, 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.), on Wednesday, 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. (12/9/1997).
