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Death Notice (05/10/00)
OLENYK - Evangeline Grace Olenyk (nee Mundy) of Calgary, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2000 at the George Boyack Nursing Home at the age of 85 years. Eva is survived by her loving husband Harry of forty-nine years. She was predeceased by her first husband Charles E. Dutton on September 10, 1944 and her grandson James Chad Lemon on August 1, 1991. Eva will be lovingly remembered and missed by her son Sid Dutton; her daughter Wendy Lemon (James); her son Douglas (Charlene); and seven grandchildren, Timothy (Tamara), Misty, Brandon, Leslee, Jeffrey, Ashlee, and Kristopher. She will also be sadly missed by five great-grandchildren. Eva grew up as an active member of the Salvation Army, she worked hard all of her life and loved children. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. A Funeral Service will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road, on Wednesday, May 10, at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., T2G 1A2, or to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre - Breast Cancer Research, 1331 - 29 Street N.W. T2N 4N2. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888. Forever Remembered
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
OLSON - Mrs. Irna Karen Olson, beloved wife of Mr. Garry Olson of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at the age of 62 years. Karen was born on July 9, 1937 in Calgary. She jointly owned and operated the Valley G.M. in Invermere, B.C., for many years. During her years in Invermere, she was well-thought of by those who knew her. Karen moved to Calgary in the early 1980's, later marrying Garry in 1997; together they enjoyed vacationing. She will be sorely missed by all. Besides her loving husband, Karen is survived by three sons and two daughters, Mickey of Invermere, B.C., Trent of Vancouver, Terry of Calgary, Shari and Rudy Ruault of Invermere, B.C., Laurie and Mike Lix of Calgary; six grandchildren, Vaughn, Brandi, Brennan, Taylor, Lisa and Christopher. She is also survived by her mother Irna and Reg Merslack of Calgary, brother and sister-in-law, Hugh and Sherry McKinnon of Okotoks. Karen was predeceased by her father Hugh McKinnon and brother Dereck McKinnon. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Crowfoot Chapel" (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Saturday, May 13, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, subject heading: Karen Olson. In living memory of Karen Olson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: 403-241-0044.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
PELLY - Shane Pelly passed away on May 3, 2000 at the age of 30 years. Shane was born on August 23, 1969 in Maple Ridge, B.C. His greatest passion was his two Harley Davidson motorcycles. Throughout his life, Shane was always a giving, caring and very generous person. His greatest accomplishment in life was his son Dylan and his stepdaughter Alana. Shane was a "good" son to his mother and she was always proud of him. Shane will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him. Shane is survived by his mother Zena and her husband Larry McKinley; his adoptive father Gordon Pelly and birth father Ken Walper; a sister Michelle Pelly; and a brother Geoff Pelly. He is also survived by his special Aunt Jacqui and Uncle Bert Wolffe; a niece Megan; and nephews, Justin, Jordan, Chris and Isaiah; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Thursday, May 11, 2000 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Friday, May 12, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, subject heading: Shane Pelly. In living memory of Shane Pelly, 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.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
PONTIFEX - Alfred Trevor passed away at the Drumheller Hospital on May 8, 2000. He was born at Trenville, Alberta, on July 13, 1910, and moved to the Morrin area with his family where he farmed until 1975. Alf moved to Calgary where he resided until his move back to Drumheller last year. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Beatrice (Betty); two sisters, Ellen Steward of Drumheller, Jessie Brown of Parksville and her family, Mary, Jack, Bruce; sister-in-law Gladys Pontifex of Drumheller; two special nephews, Donald Pontifex of Morrin, Gordon Pontifex of Drumheller. Alf was predeceased by his brother Walter in 1994. A Service of Committal will be held Friday, May 12, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. from the Queen's Park Cemetery, 32 Avenue and 4 Street N.W., Calgary. Service of Remembrance will be held Friday, May 12, 2000 at 3:30 p.m. from the Morrin Community Hall (Morrin, Alberta). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, Box 3097, Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y0, Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, Room 124, Professional Building, 430 - 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 2S8. COURTNEY-WINTER'S FUNERAL CHAPEL are in care of arrangements. Telephone: 1-403-823-2666.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/09/00)
SINCLAIR - Elizabeth (Lil), formerly of Liverpool, England, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at the age of 86 years. She will be sadly missed by her son Colin (Betty) Sinclair of Bragg Creek; daughter Doris (Dave) Solick of Calgary; and her granddaughter Tanya (Todd) Mahe of Morinville. Funeral Service has been completed.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
SUITOR - Jean Lolita (Nee Black) Jean died peacefully at the Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre in Edmonton on Sunday, May 7, 2000. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Ann and Charles Grant, Patricia and Peter Ward, Robert and Marnie Suitor; grandchildren, Catherine, Alison and Allan Grant, Kathryn and Anna Ward, Jane and Gerry McDade, Warren Suitor. Also mourning are Barbara Suitor, Nicki and Lindsay Moon. Jean was predeceased by her husband Warren in May 1993. A Memorial Service will be held at St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church, 11111 - 57 Avenue, Edmonton, on Thursday, May 11, at 12:00 noon, reception to follow. Interment will take place at Calgary Union Cemetery on Friday, May 12, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. The family wishes to thank the staff at Waterford of Summerlea and Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre for their compassion, loving care and attention to detail. Memorial donations may be made to the Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre, 7510 - 89 Street N.W., Edmonton, AB T6C 3J8. FOSTER & McGARVEY LIMITED. Telephone: 1-780-428-6666. Canadian Independent.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
TORRES - Miguelito Quiroga (Gil) Torres, beloved husband of Mrs. Precy Torres of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on May 7, 2000 at the age of 45 years. Gil was born on May 8, 1954 in Mangatarem, Pangasinan, Philippines. Besides his loving wife Precy, Miguelito "Gil" is survived by his children, Giphrey, Gillypher and Gicylle. He is also survived by his father Primo Torres; his mother Perla Torres; brothers and sisters in the Philippines; as well as brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Friday, May 12, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church (7103 - 20A Street S.E.), on Saturday, May 13, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Rolando Badiola, Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, subject heading: Gil Torres. In living memory of Miguelito Torres, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: 403-243-8200.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
UNTEREINER - Katie After a long and courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, May 7, 2000, Katie attained her angel status at the age of 14. She is survived by her loving parents, Bob and Barb of Edmonton; grandparents, Bob and Terry Bacho of Edmonton, and Jim and Ruth Cherry of Westbank, B.C.; aunts and uncles, Dianne (Myron) Wells, Margaret Bacho, Mike Untereiner, Ray (Brenda) Untereiner, Diane (Bob) Dillon, Yvonne (Blair) Brown, Marg Cherry (Bruce) Wagner, John (Jessie) Cherry; as well as many cousins and special friends. She was predeceased by her grandfather Ignace Untereiner. Special thanks to all Katie's caregivers over the past two years. Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel of HOWARD & McBRIDE WESTLAWN, 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 12 at 1:00 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 18407 - 60 Avenue, Edmonton with Celebrant Reverend Len Gartner. Interment at Westlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of floral tributes, donations in Katie's memory may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1921 - 28 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T3E 2H1. HOWARD & McBRIDE WESTLAWN CHAPEL. Telephone: 1-780-484-5500.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
WELLS - George Edwin Wells of Calgary, passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on Sunday, May 7, 2000 at the age of 87 years. George was born May 27, 1912 in Carnduff, SK and was a teacher for thirty-five years. He retired in 1968 and moved to Calgary where he watched his grandchildren grow up. George is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Garnet and Valerie Wells of Edmonton; a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Jack Horn of Calgary; six grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Shawn, Kelly-Lynn, Graham and Nicole; and a great-grandson Kristopher. He was predeceased by his wife Alvina. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Fish Creek Chapel" (14441 Bannister Road S.E.), today, May 10, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, subject heading: George Wells. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 1A2. In living memory of George Wells, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-256-9575.
[Calgary Herald]
