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Death Notice (01/04/01)
DESPINS - Bernard Despins of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Rockyview Hospital on Sunday, December 31, 2000 at the age of 73 years. He worked at and later owned Despins' Hardware. His later years were in construction, specializing in glassworks. He was a member of Sainte Famille Parish and sang with the church choir. He was on the board of the French Credit Union as well as the French Housing Co-operative. He was also a member of the Societe Franco-Canadien de Calgary, camped at their Parc Beauchemin. He was a founding member of Voix des Rocheuses Chorus; and of the Seniors' Club de l'amitie. He spent sixteen years as a fund-raising volunteer to build their new church. Bernard loved to travel and play bridge. He leaves to mourn, his wife of forty-five years, Yvette Lord; two daughters, Lorraine and Gisele; three sons, Roger (Val), Marc, Philippe (Vicki); seven grandchildren; one brother Gilbert; one sister Carmel (Rudy Klassen); and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one infant son, his parents, Jules and Adel Despins, and two brothers, Laurent and Clement. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Sainte-Famille Parish (1717 - 5 Street S.W.) on Thursday, January 4, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta (1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6). Condolences may be e-mailed to the family c/o leydens@telusplanet.net. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME. Telephone: 403-228-4422.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (01/04/01)
DIXON - Kathleen Dixon, born 1926 in Boston, Massachusetts, died suddenly January 2, 2001. Kaye is survived by her loving husband Jack; and three children, Carol Webb (Gary), Nancy Hoveland (Curtis), Mark Dixon (Marlene); four grandchildren, Graeme, Cameron, Lorne and Beth; and four step-grandchildren, Liana, Andrew, Shaun and Ryan.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (01/04/01)
EBERHARDT - Evelyn Doreen Eberhardt, after reaching her 70th year, passed away January 2, 2001 at the Glenmore Park Palliative Care, Calgary. She is survived by a son Brock of Calgary and his family, Karina, Dana and Kristin; two sisters, Sussie, Georgina (Erhard); three nieces, Cathy (Greg), Deanna (John), Sandy (Trevor); one nephew Randy (Lue); numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and her special friend Laurie. Evelyn was born in Medicine Hat, and later moved to Calgary. Special thank you to the staff of the Glenmore Park Palliative Care Unit. At Evelyn's request there will be no Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, Calgary & District Unit Office (Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 1A2). Condolences may be e-mailed to the family c/o leydens@telusplanet.net. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME. Telephone: 403-228-4422.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (01/04/01)
ELLIOTT - William (Bill) Franklyn Elliott, beloved husband of Margaret Jane, passed away peacefully at the Southwood Care Centre in Calgary on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at the age of 74 years. Bill is survived by his three children, Clarke (Launi) Elliott, Leslie (Martin) Barnes and David (Lynn Cameron) Elliott. "Pama" will be greatly missed by his five granddaughters, Jana-Lynn and Jennifer Elliott, Katherine Barnes, and Chelsea and Megan Elliott. Bill is also survived by two sisters, Kathleen (Paul) Russom of Bakersfield, CA, and Keitha Morrison of Calgary. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Blanche Elliott of Moose Jaw, SK; and a sister Patricia Horner. Bill was born at Tuxford, SK, on January 25, 1926 and served in the Armed Forces during World War II. He began a thirty-two year career with BA/Gulf Canada in Regina, relocating to Calgary in 1960. His passions included his five granddaughters, his love of baseball and his dedication to volunteer activities. Special thanks to the caregivers at Southwood Care Centre as well as Drs. Bruce Wright and Christin Hilbert, and the staff of the Rockyview Hospital, Unit 58. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W., (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery), on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Tom Bray officiating. In lieu of flowers, if desired, a donation in Bill's memory may be made directly to either the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB, T2G 3Y6 or to the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, No. 330, 1015 - 4 Street S.W., Calgary, AB, T2R 1J4. HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". Phone: 299-0111.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (01/04/01)
GORDON - Norman Gordon passed away at the Beverly Centre on Monday, January 1, 2001 at the age of 86 years. Arrangements pending and are entrusted to LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME. Telephone: 228-4422.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (01/04/01)
GUDERJAN - Helene Guderjan passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Saviour on December 30, 2000 at the age of 88 years. She was predeceased by her husband Rudolf in 1990 and three infant children. Helene will be lovingly remembered by her family, Hilde Umbsaar, Gertrud (Walter) Savi, Helmut (Karin) Guderjan, Annie (Alfred) Wirth; eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one sister and numerous relatives and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at a Visitation on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. Funeral Services will be at Temple Baptist Church, 1204 Renfrew Drive N.E., on Thursday, January 4, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastors Dieter Gohl and Arthur Schlak officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the "Chain of Love Homes" c/o Temple Baptist Church, 1204 Renfrew Drive N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 5J5. A special thank you to those who cared for Mom, especially Dr. Chad Anker and the staff at the Bow View Manor Nursing Home for their care and compassion. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888. Forever Remembered
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/26/00)
JENSEN - Mr. Poul Kjar Jensen of Calgary, passed away on May 23, 2000 at the age of 55 years. Poul was born on September 21, 1944 in Vedbaek Copenhagen, Denmark. He moved to Calgry in 1967. Poul is survived by three sons, Dan Petersen of Denmark, Stephen (Kelie) Jensen of New Zealand and Ryan Jensen of Calgary; his parents, Ejler and Karen Jensen of Skodsborg, Denmark; and a brother Stig Jensen of Fyn, Denmark. Poul was predeceased by his sister Inga Kjar Jensen in 1989. Family Services and Cremation have been held and further Services will take place in Denmark. PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE, Directors. Telephone: 235-3602.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/26/00)
KASCHUK - Mary Georgina Kaschuk passed away at the Peter Lougheed Centre on Monday, May 22, 2000 at the age of 71 years. Born October 4, 1928 in Berwyn, Alberta. Mary is survived by her husband and companion George; her mother-in-law Annie Kaschuk; daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and Allen Hobbs; grandchildren,Kim, Wes, Rachel and Lucas; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Laurie (Baines) Kaschuk; granddaughter Ali; sisters, Eileen (McQuarrie) Manzer of Peace River, Alberta, and Dorothy and Fred (McQuarrie) Gallagher of Medicine Hat, Alberta; brothers, Gordon and Ruth McQuarrie of Manning, Alberta and Bill and Maxine McQuarrie of Moosomin, Saskatchewan; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mary was predeceased by her father George McQuarrie in 1987 and by her mother Annie McQuarrie in 1988, as well as by a grandson Jay Hobbs in 1989. The family wishes to thank Dr. Stinton and Dr. Bradley, as well as Jayne and the rest of the staff of the Palliative Care Unit 43 at the Peter Lougheed Centre as well as Dr. Young, Lori, Joanne, Leigh and the rest of the staff at the Foothills Hospital. A Celebration of Mary's life will be held at the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, May 27, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Mary's name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1A2. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, 17 AVENUE S.E. at GARDEN ROAD (1.5 km East of 84 Street S.E.). Phone: 272-5555.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/26/00)
KELL - Beulah Elizabeth Kell, beloved wife of Fred Kell of Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Centre on May 19, 2000 at the age of 89 years. Besides her loving husband, Beulah is also survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Val of Richmond, B.C., Gerald and Phyllis of Calgary, AB; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Alex Koch of Calgary, AB; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother and sisters. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Saturday, May 27, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Elliott of First Alliance Church officiating. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, subject heading: Beulah Kell. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Moose Lodge, 4885 Hubalta Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2B 1T5. In living memory of Beulah Kell, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/26/00)
KWOK - Mrs. Lau Sook Wun Kwok of Calgary, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2000 at the Peter Lougheed Centre at the age of 82 years. Mrs. Kwok will be lovingly remembered by her three sons, Gerald (Sally), Alan, and Doug; her daughter Nancy (Jonathan) Chan; and by her four grandchildren, Kyle, Laura, Christopher and Jeffrey. A Funeral Service will be held at the Chinese Pentecostal Church, 127 - 2 Avenue S.E., Calgary, on Sunday, May 28, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev Dr. John W.S. Kong officiating. Interment to follow in Queen's Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Chinese Pentecostal Church. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Phone: 297-0888. Forever Remembered
[Calgary Herald]
