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BISH - Mrs. Pauline Bish of Calgary passed away at the Rockyview Hospital on Monday, November 3, 1997. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Jean Bish, and Susan and Kevin Mumby, all of Calgary; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Loui and Fern Engel of Halkirk, Alberta, Sonny and Gerry Engel of Sylvan Lake, Alberta; a sister and brother-in-law, Lena and George Knight of Enderby, B.C. Pauline was predeceased by her husband Howard in July of 1987, her mother Elizabeth in 1991, her father Alexander in 1964, and sisters, Anna Houser in 1968 and Freda Nill in 1992. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, and two great-uncles, Jacob (Jack) Engel and Adolph Engel. She was born in Klostitz, Romania and immigrated with her parents to Alberta in 1929 and received her education at Leo and Stettler, Alberta and Kelowna, B.C. She served in the B.C. Reserve Army. In addition, Pauline served as president of the Black Diamond Home and School Association. She also served as president of the Calgary Insurance Women's Club, the Calgary Business and Professional Women's Club, charter member of Desk and Derrick, Unicef Provincial Volunteer Chairman and various other organizations. Active in her lodge for over fifty years, Pauline was a member of Sandstone Rebekah Lodge No. 83 and a District Deputy President and founding chairman of the Odd Fellow Rebekah Visual Research Foundation of Alberta, receiving the Decoration of Chivalry in 1990. She also served as a member of the Calgary Public Library Board and was a life member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Pauline worked in the business world all her life, including her own company, "Weddings by Irma Ltd." Funeral Services will be held at Riverview United Church (824 Imperial Way S.W.), today, November 7, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Union Cemetery (Spiller Road and 26 Avenue S.E.). If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Visual Research Foundation of Alberta, 24 Northmount Drive N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2K 3E8 or a charity of their choice. In living memory of Pauline Bish, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (11/7/1997).
BISHOP - Mrs. Beulah Grace Bishop of Calgary, passed away at the Glamorgan Care Centre on September 3, 1997, at the age of 96 years. Born October 24, 1901 in Dawson, North Dakota, Beulah came to Canada in 1904 with her parents, who homesteaded near Lockwood, Saskatchewan. She married W.F. Bishop (Bish) in 1923 and lived in various Saskatchewan towns where "Bish" taught school. They moved to Calgary in 1954 and then to the Mountview Lodge in Olds in 1987. Bish predeceased her in 1988. In the last year of her life, Beulah enjoyed a special friendship with Tessa, Justin, Sara and Jackie. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary and the Rebecca Lodge for many years. She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Gerry Jacques, and Louise and Norman Warthe; as well as by seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Diabetes Association (Foothills), 200, 700 - 4 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 3J4. In living memory of Beulah Bishop, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (9/6/1997).
BISHOP - Bruce Armitage, at his home in North Hatley, November 10, 1997, leaving his wife Helene Beaulieu; his former wife Beatrice Glassco of Abbotsford, B.C., mother of his three daughters, Gail Filgueira (Julio) of Georgetown, Ontario, Judith Nesbitt (Ron) of Oakville, Ontario and Ann McCracken (Ron) of Calgary, Alberta; five grandchildren, Tara and Kerrie Nesbitt, Casey, Niki and Amy McCracken. The brother of Dean Bishop (Sherbrooke, Quebec), and the late Craig Bishop (Halifax, N.S.). According to his wishes, his body was donated to the CUSE for medical research and transplants. He was as generous in death as he was in life. He will be deeply missed. A Service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, November 15, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church in North Hatley (11/13/1997).
BLANCHARD - Mr. George Blanchard of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Mrs. Georgina Blanchard, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 1997 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by one daughter Gwen of Medicine Hat; sons, Eldon of Medicine Hat and Dennis of Calgary. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 8, 1997 in Medicine Hat. Arrangements in care of COOK SOUTHLAND FUNERAL CHAPEL, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat. (9/7/1997).
BLAND - Richard S., passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on September 4, 1997 at the age of 43 years. Richard was born in Hertfordshire, England and moved to Calgary with his wife Leny in 1978. For the past twenty years, he has pursued his career as an engineering consultant. Most recently serving the oil and gas industry in Alberta as a partner with Techskil Ltd. He was also involved as a volunteer in various community activities including the Boy Scouts and soccer. Richard will be remembered as a loving husband and devoted father who never lost his sense of humour. Besides his wife Leny, son Stephen and daughter Isabel, Richard will be sadly missed by his mother Joan Bland; brother John (Nuale); and grandmother Muriel Hunt, all of England; as well as numerous relatives and close friends in Europe and Canada. A Memorial Service will be held at Woodcliff United Church, 5010 Spruce Drive S.W. on Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Bob Mutlow officiating. The family would like to thank the staff of the Emergency Unit and Unit 62 at the Foothills Hospital for their care and compassion during Richard's last hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scouts Canada, 2140 Brownsea Drive N.W. and/or a charity of your choice. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME. (9/8/1997).
BLASCO - David Lorence, beloved husband of Beverly Blasco of Calgary, passed away on Monday, October 27, 1997 at the age of 52 years. David was born on October 9, 1945 in Melnice, Manitoba. He had been employed in the lumber industry for thirty-five years until his retirement in August 1955. Besides his loving wife Beverly, David is also survived by his eighteen year old twin daughters, Robin and Amber. He is also survived by five brothers, Alfred, Bill, Norman, Victor and Ronald; and three sisters, Florence, Marge and Joyce; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Mary in 1996 and father Michael in 1987. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Fish Creek Chapel" (14441 Bannister Road S.E.), on Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with the Pastor Remo A. Madsen of First Lutheran Church officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to a charity of the donor's choice. In living memory of David Blasco, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. (11/11/1997).
STROUCKEL - Mr. Frank Sebastian Strouckel passed away at Drumheller, Alberta July 10, 1997 at the age of 70 years. Frank was born on October 10, 1926 in Schuler, Alberta. In 1946 Frank moved with his parents to the Rosebud area where he lived and farmed until his passing. Frank was an Honorary Life member of the Rockyford Knights of Columbus. He leaves to mourn his passing, two sisters, Phyllis (Albert) Nadon of Edmonton, Frances Strouckel of Rosebud; one brother Clarence of Rosebud; one nephew Lionel; and one niece Heather (Pierre) Rouleau; two uncles, Victor (Mary) Lang, Julian (Jean) Lang and numerous cousins. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Karolina and Joseph as well as two brothers Joe and Victor. Prayer Services will be held Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. from St. Rita's Roman Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Rita's Roman Catholic Church with Father John Petravicius as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Rita's Cemetery, Rockyford, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, family request that memorial donations may be made to the charity of donor's choice. COURTNEY-WINTER'S FUNERAL CHAPEL of Drumheller in care of arrangements.
STORGEOFF - George F. Storgeoff passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 1997 at the Peter Lougheed Hospital at the age of 71 years. George will be sadly missed by his loving wife Betty Ann; brothers, Phil and Fred; sister Lisa; a son and daughter from a previous marriage, four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. No Funeral Services will be held at George's request, however, friends and relatives are invited to an open house at the family residence on Sunday, June 8, 1997 from 1:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. Cremation. Arrangements are in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE.
