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LOCK - Marion Geraldine Lock (nee Myles) beloved wife of Charles Leonard "Len" Lock of Calgary passed away at the Rockyview Hospital on June 17, 2000 at the age of 57 years.
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Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME. Telephone: 228-4422.
MacEWAN - The Honourable Dr. J.W. Grant MacEwan, O.C., LL.D., teacher, author, editor, agriculturalist, livestock judge, horse breeder, columnist, mentor, scholar, lecturer, speaker, alderman, mayor, legislator, lieutenant-governor and above all, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, died peacefully at his home June 15, 2000, aged 97 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Alex and Bertha MacEwan, his siblings, George and Agnes, and by his wife of many years, Phyllis Cline MacEwan. He is survived by his only daughter, Heather MacEwan-Foran, his son-in-law Maxwell Foran; his granddaughters, Fiona Foran and Lynwyn Foran-Aebli; his grandsons-in-law, Lee Shedden and Wally Aebli; and his great-grandchildren, Raine Shedden and Kelsey and Alexander Aebli. The Honourable Dr. J.W. Grant MacEwan will lie in State in the Alberta Legislature on Monday, June 19, 2000 from noon until 9:00 p.m. A State Funeral will be held at Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 - 123 Street, Edmonton, AB, on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery in Calgary. A Public Memorial Service will be held at the Central United Church, 131 - 7 Avenue S.W., Calgary on Thursday, June 22, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. If desired, memorial tributes may be made to the Grant MacEwan Nature Protection Foundation, care of the Calgary Foundation, 1920, 540 - 5 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 0M2. PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE, Directors. Telephone: 235-3602.
MacEWEN - Bernice MacEwen passed away at the Agape Hospice on Thursday, June 15, 2000 at the age of 72. Bernice is survived by her two daughters, Patricia Lynne Marr of Calgary and Cynthia Ellen Rosolowski (Henry) of Ste. Anne, Manitoba; her grandchildren, Todd, Bonnie and Shannon Marr and Karla and Tracy Rosolowski. She is also survived by her brothers, Ben (Evelyn) Schacher, Larry (Betty) Scott and Harold (Irene) Schacher. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at Calgary Crematorium Chapel, 3219 - 4 Street N.W. (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery). If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Agape Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8 or Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N4. HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". Telephone: 299-0100
MUSGREAVE - Eric Charles Musgreave, died on Friday, June 16, 2000, after an active life of service to his community and province. Eric was born in Condor, Alberta, on July 21, 1921. His formative years were spent in Calgary in the Victoria Park district. After attending Western Canada High School, he served with the RCAF from 1939 to 1945. In 1942 Eric married his wife and lifelong companion Betty. The road they traveled together led them through Newfoundland and to Ottawa, where Eric completed his Bachelor of Commerce at Carleton. Eric and Betty moved to Calgary in 1951. He was employed by Imperial Oil for the next twenty-five years. Eric became involved with the Rosemont Community and served as president of the Centennial Ravine Park Society. Confederation Park was the result and its opening in 1967 was an occasion of great pride for Eric. He was awarded the Jaycee Citizen of the Year for 1967 for his efforts. Eric moved into civic politics as an Alderman from 1967 to 1974 and then into provincial service as the MLA for Calgary McKnight, from 1975 to 1989. Eric was active throughout his life, enjoying gardening, reading, traveling and meeting with The Knights of the Round Table. Above all, Eric enjoyed being with people. Eric will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. Eric is survived by his wife Betty; children, Peter (Patty) of Port Perry, Diane (Lawrie Mack), Keith (Deanna) of Calgary, and Neil (Kathy) of Castlegar; four grandchildren, Lara, Leland, Kelsey and Shaylan; and sisters, Irene (Cliff Thomas) and Mary (Donald Nicholson). Funeral Services will be held at Pleasant Heights United Church (1112 - 19 Avenue N.W.), today, June 19, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, subject heading: Eric Musgreave. Special thanks are offered to the supportive staff at Foothills Hospital. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6 (Telephone 403-264-5549). In living memory of Eric Musgreave, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296.
RIMBEY - Leslie Jacob Rimbey passed away at the Bethany Care Centre in Calgary on June 17, 2000 at the age of 89 years. He lost a son, Roger to cancer in 1990. Leslie is survived by a daughter Duane Marie (James) McLauchlan; a daughter-in-law; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother Victor. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Memorial Service at WILSON'S FUNERAL CHAPEL, Rimbey, Alberta on Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. If desired memorial tributes may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, 1920 - 11 Street S.E., Calgary T2G 3G2 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 114, 1212 - 1 Street S.E., Calgary T2G 2H8. WILSON'S FUNERAL CHAPEL, Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Telephone: 1-403-782-3366.
ROBAK - Mrs. Natalia (Nettie) Robak of Calgary, passed away at the Bethany Care Centre on June 14, 2000, at the age of 90 years. Nettie was born in Buniw, Ukraine, on November 29, 1909, daughter of Stefan Hrynyshyn and Paraska Dyshko and immigrated to Canada in 1927 to Edmonton, residing in Calgary since 1931. Mrs. Robak was a longtime and dedicated member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish. She served as President of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League and was active in the Canadian Citizenship Council. Mrs. Robak cared for many, opening her heart and home to those in need. Nettie was predeceased by her son Steve Joseph Harris in April of 1984, Great Falls, Montana, and by her husband Fred on June 12, 2000, Calgary, as well as three sisters in Ukraine and one sister in Canada. Surviving to mourn her passing are her adopted daughter Margaret Renwick (Rodger); her grandchildren, Craig Harris, Sonya Farquhar, Karlyn Renwick; and great-granddaughter Natalia Farquhar; as well as many nieces and nephews in Ukraine and Canada. Panakhyda Service at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church (704 - 6 Street N.E.), on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be held at the Church on Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Anton Tarasenko officiating. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family c/o leydens@telusplanet.net. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME. Telephone: 228-4422. May her memory be eternal. Vichnaya Pamiat!
SIMIOLI - Narciso Luigi Simioli, our beloved father and nonno passed away suddenly at home in Calgary, on June 16, 2000, at the age of 84 years. Nick was born in Final Di Rero in the province of Ferrara, Italy, on August 27, 1915. He immigrated to Canada in 1952 and settled with his family in Calgary. He was employed by The City of Calgary until his retirement in 1980. Nick loved to keep busy and was known to many friends as Nick the plumber. His door was open to everyone. His wonderful sense of humour kept everyone laughing while his stories of Italy kept us riveted. He was never without that special twinkle in his eye. We will fondly miss his laughter, generosity, strength and courage and most of all his love. We have lost a treasure. He will be forever missed by his loving children, Daniella (Dennis) Priebe, Theresa (Cecil) Taylor, Lily Simioli, Rita (Glenn) Kubik, David (Debbie) Simioli; twelve grandchildren, Corrina, Cindy, Lisa, Rachel, Stefanie, Kimberly, Maxine, Leanne, Heather, Russell, Chelsea, Jenelle; and three great-grandchildren, Bryan, Nicole and Amy. He is also survived by a brother Luigi; and a sister Filomena in Italy. He was predeceased by his loving wife Ida in 1982, his parents, Ernesto and Teresa, three brothers and five sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), today, June 19, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (640 - 19 Avenue N.W.), on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Irek Bem SDS Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, subject heading: Narciso Simioli. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2 (Telephone 403-670-1718). Special thanks to Livia Jackson (CRHA) for her help and kindness. In living memory of Narciso Simioli, a tree will be plantedat Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296.
SOUTAR - David Robert passed away suddenly at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, on June 13, 2000, at the age of 57 years. David is survived by a loving son Sean (Kristi) of Calgary, AB; mother Elizabeth, sister Helen (Zoli), both of Stouville, Ont.; also his loving companion and dear friend Delores of Vernon, BC, and her brother Walter of White Rock, BC. He will be sadly missed by John, Mike and Caroline (Delores's children) and Earl and Edna Robinson of Calgary; also nieces and nephews and extended family across Canada. A Graveside Service of Remembrance will be held at Caroline Cemetery, Caroline, AB, Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. Following Service, a reception will be held at Youth Hall, Caroline, AB. In lieu of flowers, friends so wishing may make donations to the Liver Foundation, No. 204, 928 - 6 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB, T2P 0V5.
TEWNION - Fergus John Tewnion, born in Edmonton, died at home on Thursday, June 15, 2000 at the age of 40 years. Fergus will be remembered for his independent spirit, determination and zest for life. He was an active member and supporter of the British sports car community and owner of British Auto Specialists. Sharing his parents' love of the mountains, the Rockies have always held a special meaning for Fergus and his family. Fergus was a loving husband and father who will be dearly missed by his wife Karen and son Alexander; sister Alisoun-Jess (Peter) and their children, Emma and Iain; brother Angus (Laura); aunt Moira; uncle Sandy (Doreen); as well as a wide circle of caring friends and extended family. Fergus is predeceased by his parents, John and Margaret Tewnion. A Memorial Service will be held at the Christ Moravian Church, 600 Acadia Drive S.E., Calgary on Monday, June 19, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend John Henry Weinlick officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to AADAC Business and Industry Clinic, 11333 - 106 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6T7. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888. Forever Remembered
