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BENT - Fredrica Leona Bent died peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home in London, Ontario on September 7, 1997, at age 93. Leona was the daughter of Major Fred Bagley and Lucy May Kerr Francis. Bagley trekked to Alberta in 1873 with the North West Mounted Police and lived in Calgary and Banff, where Leona spent her early years. She taught in rural schools in northern Alberta and at Drumheller, Trochu and Red Deer. Leona married rancher Roy Bent of Lundbreck, Alberta in 1934. Roy and Leona retired to Red Deer and Mesa, Arizona. Leona was predeceased by Roy, and sisters, Kate Hinchliffe and Marian Connelly. She will be remembered with love and respect by son Dale Bent; daughter-in-law Penny Bent; Leslie and Gary Van Dusen and Clare, Peter, and Stefan; Maia Bent and Michael McKinlay, and Scotia and Lachlan; Elizabeth and Anthony Martin; grandson Joe Bent; nephews, Michael Connelly and Douglas Connelly; sister-in-law Elsie Jones; Betty Wilbee and Brenda Wilbee of Bellingham, Washington; their families; many friends and students; and Paddy. A Memorial Service will be conducted by the Very Rev. Bruce Howe at St. Paul's Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, in London at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 13. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the St. Paul's Cathedral Arts Fund. A Memorial Service will also be held at a later date in Calgary. (WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL. (9/10/1997).
BENTLEY - Jane (nee Greenwood), beloved wife of Mr. Vernon Bentley, passed away at the Rockyview Hospital at the age of 80 years, after a serious and unknown illness. Besides her loving husband, Jane is also survived by a brother Kendall Greenwood. She was born in Calgary, raised on a farm in Lousana, Alberta. Following High School graduation, she attended Henderson's Business College in Calgary. This was followed by several years at the Central Alberta Dairy Pool in Alix. She returned to Calgary where she spent forty years in the Insurance Business. In those years, Jane became well-known in the musical circle around the city including forty years in the Central United Church Choir, as a member of a quartet "In The Back To The Bible Hour", and in the Choral Belles. She married Vernon Bentley in 1949. She was fifty-four years in the Order of the Eastern Star. Jane and Vernon enjoyed traveling in their motor home and on cruises. Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel", (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Friday, November 28, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Michael C. Ward of Central United Church officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of your choice. In living memory of Jane Bentley, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (11/27/1997).
BERCARU - Mrs. Anastasia Bercaru passed away peacefully at the Beverly Centre on December 16, 1997 at the age of 87 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her granddaughters, Sabrina, Roxana (Danny); her son Dean (Rodica) Phillip; as well as niece Vicky of Florida, U.S.A.; and other relatives in Romania. Anastasia had great love for children, passion for blooming flowers, and care for all creatures great or small. She was a loving mother and a wonderful grandmother for all her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be held at JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, 240 - 17 Avenue S.W., on Thursday, December 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Jacques Funeral Home, on Friday, December 19, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Beverly Centre ("Garden Fund"), 1729 - 90 Avenue S.W., Calgary T2V 4S1. JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, Directors. (12/18/1997).
BERG - Katherine of Calgary, passed away peacefully on December 28, 1997. She was predeceased by her husband Robert, and her brother Stephen. Katherine is survived by her loving daughter Darlene Tyson; two sisters, Mary Pederson and Annie Kosinski. Prayer Services will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1525 - 45 Street S.E. with Reverend Inno Cambaling, Celebrant. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. (12/29/1997).
BERGERON - Daniel Bergeron, beloved son of Roch and Suzanne Bergerron, of Calgary, passed away at the Alberta Children's Hospital on July 12, 1997, at the age of 7 years. Announcements later by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (7/14/1997).
BERMINGHAM - Jessie Louise Bermingham passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 1997 at the Peter Lougheed Centre at the age of 69 years. Jessie is survived by her loving husband Jim, their three sons, James of North Vancouver, B.C., Steven (Cyndy) of Calgary and Michael (Diane) of Oakville, Ontario; as well as four dear grandchildren, Christopher, Jackie, Julie and Bradford. Jessie is also survived by her brother Charles (Beverly) Fletcher; and her sister Mary Pinsonneault; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the Funeral Home on Thursday, September 11, 1997 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of Pierson's Funeral Home, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E. on Friday, September 12, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Interment to follow in Rocky View Cemetery. Funeral arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE LTD. (9/10/1997).
BERNATZKI - Alex Bernatzki passed away peacefully on October 27, 1997. Alex was born on February 25, 1916 in Redwater, AB and raised by his grandparents on a farm near Ross Creek. Alex moved to Calgary in 1940 where he married Olga, his wife of nearly fifty-six years. During the Second World War he served briefly in the Canadian Armed Forces before an injury caused an early discharge. After his discharge, he worked at numerous jobs, then joined A.G.T., until his retirement in 1981. Alex is survived by his loving wife Olga, his mother-in-law Mary Omelchuk both of Calgary; his son Roger (Sandy) Bernatzki of Surrey, BC; his grandson Ryan Bernatzki of Vancouver, BC; his granddaughter Nicole (Guido) Presch; and great-grandson, who was named after him, Logan Alexander Presch of Salmon Arm, BC. Alex enjoyed his sixteen years of retirement, traveling to visit family whenever possible. "Rest well Alex, you will be missed and always loved." Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements and Cremation entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.). (10/29/1997).
KOLODZIEJAK - Gordon T. Kolodziejak, beloved husband of Yvonne of Okotoks and families, passed away at the Rockyview Hospital on July 8, 1997, at the age of 54 years. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Fish Creek Chapel", on Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. In living memory of Gordon Kolodziejak, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. (7/11/1997).
