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ISHAK - Fraidoon (Fred) Ishak, beloved husband of Lucy Ishak of Calgary, passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on Thursday, October 23, 1997 at the age of 75 years. Fred was born Saturday, February 25, 1922 in Karmanshah, Iran. He was an Assyrian, born in Iran, lived most of his life in Iraq and immigrated to Canada in 1977. Fred was a wonderful husband, father and papa. He was friendly and compassionate, always willing to help those who needed him. An avid sports fan, Fred was a popular soccer player in his time. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Fred and Lucy were looking forward to celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary on November 29. Besides his loving wife, Fred is survived by his three sons and three daughters-in-law, Serkes and Isabel Ibrahim of Brampton, ON, Zaia Abraham and Romy Tittel of Calgary, and Francis and Brenda Ishak of Calgary; his daughter Bernadette Ibrahim of Calgary; as well as three grandchildren, Daniel, Justin and Rebecca Ishak. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (10827 - 24 Street S.W.), Monday, October 27, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Timothy Boyle, Celebrant. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Tom Baker Cancer Centre, c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2. Special thanks to Dr. Cole, Dr. Morrison, Dr. Wong, and Dr. MacColl. The family would also like to express their gratitude to nurses, Mary, Elsie, Judy and Donna, and other nursing staff of Unit 72 at the Rockyview General Hospital for their care of Fred. In living memory of Fraidoon, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. (10/26/1997).
HUNTER - Mrs. Dorothy Hunter of Forest Grove Care Centre, after suffering a stroke in Peter Lougheed Hospital, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, November 9, 1997, with her son Douglas at her bedside. She is survived by sons, Donald of Red Deer, Alberta, and Robert of Kitimat, B.C., and several grandchildren. Two sisters reside in Calgary, Edna Wells, Myrtle MacLean (John), and a brother Walter Rideout in Edmonton. A Graveside Service will be held at Union Cemetery, 11:00 a.m., November 13 (11/13/1997).
IFFRIG - Jean-Pierre Iffrig, of Calgary, passed away at the Bethany Care Centre on November 25, 1997 at the age of 89 years. Born in Mulhouse, Alsace, France, Jean-Pierre was raised and started his career in the hotel industry, first in Strasbourg, then in Paris. He met his wife-to-be, Frances Hall in his family's hotel in Paris. He immigrated to Montreal and was married there in 1948. Jean-Pierre worked for Cara Food Services, then managed food services for Air Canada at the Dorval, P.Q. base until his retirement in 1973. After his retirement he was a tireless volunteer in soup kitchens and food banks, first in Ottawa and subsequently in Calgary. He was an active member of St. George's Anglican Church in Ottawa before moving to Calgary in 1988. Here in Calgary, he became part of the faith community at St. Stephen's Anglican Church. Jean-Pierre is survived by his three children, Andree Iffrig and her husband Eric Allen of Calgary, Catherine Leroux of Ottawa, and Michael Iffrig of Toronto and companion Kathy LeRoux of Montreal; as well as four grandchildren, Alexander and Michael Leroux of Ottawa, and Heather and James Allen of Calgary. He is also survived by niece Bilkees Latif of Hyderabad, India; nephew Adil Yar Khan of London, UK; seven grandnephews and nieces, and seven great-grandnephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his wife Francis Hall. Funeral Services will be held at St. Stephen's Anglican Church (1121 - 14 Avenue S.W.) today, November 28, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Inn From The Cold (hostel program for homeless people) c/o St. Stephen's Anglican Church. In living memory of Jean-Pierre Iffrig, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (11/28/1997).
ILES - Ernest, passed away at the age of 74 years at the Rockyview Hospital, October 11, 1997. Memorial Service will be held at Full Gospel Church, 917 - 14 Avenue S.W., at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 1997. All friends are welcome to attend (10/18/1997).
HUCKVALE - Marian Bernice (MacKinnon), passed away on Thursday, October 30, 1997, at the age of 87 years. Beloved mother of Barbara (Peter) of Harrogate, B.C., and Walter (Cheryl) of Calgary. Cherished Nana of Megan and Rachel. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Cuthbert and two brothers. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Crowfoot Chapel" (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Tuesday, November 4, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Operation Eyesight Universal, 4 Parkdale Crescent N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 3T8. The family would like to thank friends and neighbors who supported her over the years. In living memory of Bernice Huckvale, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. (11/2/1997).
HUDSON - Benjamin James "Jim", beloved husband of Mrs. Margaret Hudson of Vulcan, passed away peacefully December 1, 1997 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 68 years. Funeral Service, Friday, December 5, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. at Vulcan Legion Hall with Rev. Frank Harris and Rev. Doug Barrie officiating. Interment Field of Honour, Vulcan Cemetery. If friends so desire, tributes in Jim's memory could be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary T2G 3Y6. VULCAN FUNERAL HOME, Directors. (12/3/1997).
INGEBERG - Edith Lillian Mae Ingeberg, beloved wife of Albert Ingeberg, both of Duchess, Alberta, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 1997 at the age of 69 years. She also leaves to cherish her memory, three sons, Tom (Elaine) Ingeberg of Langley, B.C., Allan Ingeberg of Calgary, Alberta, Christopher (Cheryl) Ingeberg of Regina, Saskatchewan; two daughters, Fay Henrickson of Edmonton, Alberta, Debra (Dr. Frank) Kautzmann III of Houston, Texas; eleven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hughes. Cremation has taken place at the Medicine Hat Crematorium. The Memorial Service will be held in the Duchess Mennonite Church, 204 - 3 Street East, Duchess, Alberta, on Monday, July 21, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Charles Ramer officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 631 Prospect Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, T1A 4C2. Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM, 540 South Railway Street S.E., Medicine Hat, T1A 2V6. (7/19/1997).
INGRAM - Mr. David Edward Ingram, beloved husband of Mrs. Aileen Ingram of Calgary, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 16, 1997 at the age of 72 years. Dave was born on April 26, 1925 in London, England and came to Canada in 1954. He was a longtime member of the Teamsters Union Local 362 and retired from Kingsway Freight Lines after many years of service. Besides his loving wife Aileen, he is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, David of Calgary, Michael and Monica of Edmonton; five daughters, Lynn of Belize, Deb, Kelly, Michele and Tammy, all of Calgary; and ten grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Peggy Turnbull and a brother Dennis Ingram, both of England. In living memory of Dave Ingram, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (6/18/1997).
INVERARITY - Helen Maxine Lorraine Inverarity passed away at the Foothills Hospital early on Monday, October 27, 1997 at the age of 78 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Lynne (Harry) Willner, granddaughter Shelley (Jason) Clouston and great-grandson Kaden, and grandson Dwayne Willner, all of Indus; sisters and brothers, Charlotte (Bob) Johnston, Marg Ainsley, Bob (Grace) Nelson, Laura (Cal) Huggard, and Ray (Merrill) Nelson; as well as several nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her husband Joe in 1972, her sister and two brothers-in-law, June and Tony North and Ralph Ainsley. A Memorial Service will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from the North Hill Shopping Centre), on Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, a donation in Helen's memory may be made directly to the charity of the donor's choice. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". (10/28/1997).
