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Death Notice (06/12/00)
BANKS - Henry C.C. (Monty) Banks, DFC, born on May 20, 1920 in Regina, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle against an unbeatable foe on June 7, 2000. He is the beloved husband of fifty-seven years of Josephine (Kynoch) Banks; and loving father of Jane (Brock) Jacobs; and adored grandfather of Marina, Marc and Evan Jacobs. Monty was predeceased by his only son Jim in 1974 and his parents. He is survived by many friends. He served with the 405 Pathfinder Squadron during World War II for two tours of operations overseas, returning home in 1944. Monty was employed with Marshall Wells, and then Western Canada Importers until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 285. Monty enjoyed golfing, gardening, fishing, camping, and travelling. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Hagen and Dr. McKinnon, and the respective nursing staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and especially Dr. Marina Skulsky and staff for their tireless efforts in assisting Monty. A special thank you to all Monty's caregivers, Nishma, Shary and Linda for their attentive and compassionate care. Monty's journey was peaceful. Funeral Services will be held at LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME "Chapel of Remembrance", (17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.) on Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Monty's name may be directly made to the Calgary Poppy Fund (No. 109, 315 - 10 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0W2) or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family c/o leydens@telusplanet.net. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME. Telephone: 228-4422.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
ADAMS - Dr. Rowan. As the result of a climbing accident on the Jungfrau Glacier, Switzerland, on May 3, 2000, Rowan Hopwood B.Sc., MDCM, MRCP, MRCPsych, beloved wife of Gordon, loving mother of Ewan and Jean; cherished daughter of John and Margaret Hopwood (Calgary, Alberta). Funeral Service at Cluny Parish Church Edinburgh on Friday, May 12 at 3:00 p.m. to which all friends are invited. No flowers please, but donations may be made to Amnesty International.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
AMARAL - Jose Augusto Amaral, of Calgary, passed away May 6, 2000 at the age of 76. He will be sadly missed by his wife Maria Amaral; their daughter Zulmira Ferreira (Jorge), of Lisbon, Portugal; a son-in-law Afonso Costa; three grandchildren, Miguel, Gabriel and Ana; two sisters, Zulmira and Lizia; two brothers, Joao and Rui, all of Portugal; and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter Isabel Costa April 7, 1996, two brothers and one sister. Prayer Services will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4747 - 30 Street S.E., on Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Clauber P. Lima officiating. Funeral Mass and Interment will be celebrated in Antas, Penedono, Portugal. Arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE, Forest Lawn Chapel. Telephone: 235-3602.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
COCHRANE - William (Bill) Cochrane passed away peacefully in Calgary on Monday, May 8, 2000, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 69 years. He came from Flat Rock, Newfoundland in 1947, and enjoyed a thirty-four year Career with Air Canada in Montreal and Calgary. Bill is the beloved husband of Therese; and loving father to three daughters, Gail (Holland) Ross, Joan (Dennis) Walker and Cathy (Allen) Kasner; a son William Cochrane; as well as his grandchildren, Paul and Alenna Kasner, and Joey and Anne Walker. He is also survived by two sisters, Anastasia Latta and Margaret Batten; and three brothers, Joseph Cochrane, James Cochrane and David Cochrane. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY "Eastside Memorial Chapel" (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.), on Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Valentino Alberton of Our Lady of Grace Italian and English Catholic Church officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice, 300, 628 - 12 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB, T2R 0H6 (Telephone 403-284-5195). To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, subject heading: Bill Cochrane. In living memory of Bill Cochrane, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Eastside Memorial Chapel", 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E. Telephone: 403-248-8585.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
COMSTOCK - Albert Bernard Comstock passed away at the High River Hospital on May 8, 2000, at the age of 88 years. He was born on the family ranch at Pine Coulee, south of Nanton, on September 29, 1911. He was predeceased by his wife Eleanor on April 28, 1950, his parents, Francis on May 1, 1956, and Mary Comstock on September 4, 1956, his brothers, Gordon in 1988, John in 1991, Wilbert in 1994, Norman in 1995 and Ross in 1998. He is survived by his sister Mary Beeza of Nanton and numerous nieces and nephews. By request, there will be no Service held. Cremation arrangements in care of Parklawn Crematorium.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
CURRIE - Ronald (Ron) Theodore Currie of Calgary, passed away at the Colonel Belcher Hospital on Sunday, May 7, 2000 at the age of 77 years. Ron was born July 24, 1922 in Calgary. He joined the Army during World War II and had served overseas. Ron enjoyed a long truck-driving career with CFCN Television's mobile football crew. Ron is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Mel and Pat Currie of Airdrie; and two daughters and sons-in-law, Marelyn and Roger Dubois of Balzac, AB and Debbie and Jerry Boudreau of Airdrie; nine grandchildren, Brenda, Jeff, Stacey, Darcy, Terra, Chad, Todd, Laurie and Lindsay; and a great-grandson Noah. He is also survived by three sisters, Bernice Ertmoed of Vernon, BC, Myrtle Porter of Calgary, and Norma Seeger of Delia; and two brothers, Don Currie and Allen Currie, both of Black Diamond, AB; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by his wife Nellie in 1985. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Airdrie Funeral Home" (300 Towerlane Drive, Airdrie, Alberta), on Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. with Carol Barwick, Chaplain of the Colonel Belcher Hospital officiating. Graveside Service to follow at a later date in Airdrie Cemetery. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, subject heading: Ron Currie. In living memory of Ron Currie, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Airdrie Funeral Home", 300 TOWERLANE DRIVE, AIRDRIE, ALBERTA. Telephone: 403-948-1100.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
GOYKE - Lorne Goyke passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 7, 2000, at the age of 63 years. He is survived by his loving family. An informal celebration of Lorne's life will be held at 7208 - 21 Street S.E., Calgary, AB, on Saturday afternoon, May 13, 2000. In lieu of flowers, a donations in Lorne's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES 7016 Farrell Road S.E. Telephone: 216-5111.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
HARDING - It is with great sorrow that the family of William "Bill" Ernest Harding announce his passing at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on Friday, May 5, 2000, at the age of 70 years. Bill will be dearly missed by his children Carrie Paterson (Andrew Skinner) and Dwayne Harding; his grandchildren Shawn, Sarah and Natasha Paterson and Daniella Harding, all from Calgary; his sister Mavis (Tom) Fahlman of Edmonton, nephews John and Paul Fahlman; cousins, Bob (Betty) Collier of Airdrie and Stan (Sheila) Collier of Castor; numerous other relatives and friends. Bill was predeceased by a son, A. Ernest Harding on January 18, 1989, and his parents, Albert E. Harding in 1934 and Martha Harding in 1995. Bill was born on August 26, 1929, in Castor, AB. He enjoy a long and successful career in the Oil and Gas industry, spending the better part working with Dome Petroleum, before retiring with J.B. Bootsman in 1990. Upon retirement, Bill spent countless hours volunteering for local charities and was an active member of Southwood United Church. Bill's other passions were for music, curling and travel and his family will cherish the scrapbooks that he created from those endeavors. Upon life's end, all we can hope is that our life had purpose. Dad, yours meant everything to us and we miss you so. Memorial service at Southwood United Church, 10690 Elbow Drive S.W. on Thursday, May 11, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. S. Alan Schooley officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be bade to the Alberta Lung Association, 826, 205 - 9 Ave S.E., Calgary, AB, T2G 0R3. PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE, Directors Phone 235-3602
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
HILL - James Leslie Hill passed away Sunday, November 21, 1999 at Gathersburg, MD. A Memorial Service will be held at CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W. (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery) on Thursday, May 11 at 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be sent directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6. HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". Phone: 299-0111.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
KESLER - Arthur Godfrey Kesler of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on May 8, 2000, at the age of 69 years. Art is survived by his wife Louise; sons, Arthur and Kenneth; mother Jessie,; sister Lavore (Orville) Waddle of Claresholm, Alberta; brothers, Gordon (Dorothy) Kesler of Acme, Alberta, and Owen (Eleanor) Kesler of Cardston, Alberta. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Darlene (Dennis) Gooch of Vulcan, Alberta, and Joan (Bruce) Geldart of Oakville, Ontario; aunts, Leah Asplund of Picture Butte, Alberta, Vilda Quaife of Taber, Alberta, and Olis Nyman of Logan, Utah; uncle Joe (Buddy) Godfrey of Taber, alberta; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his Dad, Devore Kesler in 1991. Art loved aviation and always felt so fortunate to have had his career in this field which spanned the Canadian Airforce, C.P. Air, Pacific Petroleums and various other companies until his retirement with Petro Canada. A Memorial Service will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. (across from Queen's Park Cemetery), on Friday, May 12, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor's choice or a personal donation of blood to the Canadian Blood Service. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888. Forever Remembered
[Calgary Herald]
