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Death Notice (05/11/00)
MACKENZIE - William Campbell Born September 28, 1926. passed away May 9, 2000. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his three daughters, Laurie (Ken), Jodie (Scott) Blasken of Calgary, and Leanne Mackenzie of Mountain View, California; his grandsons, Jameson Blasken and Stuart and Joey; his sister Morie Hall and her children, Glenn and Kelly of Wenatchee, Washington; and his friend Vivienne Douglas. Bill was born in Fort Macleod and as a child lived in various towns in Alberta following his bank manager father. He spent his high school years in Warner, Alberta. He moved to Calgary in 1945 to attend SAIT (Alberta College of Art). He was an accomplished artist. Besides his passion for golf and hockey, Bill loved to dance. He was a member of the Calgary Jazz Society and especially liked Dixieland and the Big Band Era. Bill was employed by Home Oil for thirty-four years until his retirement in 1986. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Friday, May 12, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be sent directly to the Alberta Lung Association, 302, 609 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, T2N 2A1. 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.). Telephone: 272-5555.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/11/00)
McDONALD - George McDonald, beloved husband of Mrs. Gertrude McDonald of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on May 8, 2000, at the age of 84 years. George was born on April 3, 1916, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He volunteered for military service in 1941 and worked for Air Canada for thirty-two years. Besides his loving wife, George is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael McDonald of Vancouver, BC, and Tim and Debbie McDonald of Calgary; and a daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Jack Shipley of Ayr, ON. He is also survived by a sister Margaret Gorrell of Winnipeg, MB; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), today, May 11, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Rupert MacLellan of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church officiating. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, subject heading: George McDonald. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 1A2 (Telephone 403-205-3966). The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at the Foothills Hospital Patient Care Units 111 and 112 for their care and compassion. In living memory of George McDonald, 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 (05/11/00)
McLEOD - Beatrice "Bea" (nee Hester) passed away peacefully at Whitehorse General Hospital, May 8, 2000, at age 79, after a lengthy illness. Born in Calgary, June 3, 1920, Bea moved to Whitehorse in 1953. Bea is survived by her loving husband George; one son Grant William of Cranbrook, B.C. Cremation. At Bea's request, no Service will be held. Donations, in memory, may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/11/00)
McNEILL - Neil Gordon McNeill of Strathmore, AB, passed away after a long illness at the Foothills Hospital on May 9, 2000. Neil was born on December 2, 1934 in Empress, AB, and is the youngest son of Neil and Lillian McNeill. Moved to Calgary in 1948 and attended school there. He worked with his own trucking company until joining The City of Calgary in 1967 as a heavy equipment operator for the Plant and Engineering until his retirement in 1993. Neil was married in Calgary in 1959, then moved to Strathmore in 1972. He is survived by his wife Verna (Hoover), Strathmore; his son Brent (Chris), Strathmore; his daughter Terry (Todd) Drake, Calgary; sister Helen (Howard) Hoover, Delia; as well as many nieces and nephews. Neil was predeceased by his father Neil in 1970, his mother Lillian in 1992, and a brother Don in 1992. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and his constant devoted companion Sam. Memorial Services will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, May 13, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Neil's name may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation (1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6), The Kidney Foundation of Canada (6007 - 1A Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 0G5) or The Canadian Diabetes Association (114, 1212 - 1 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0G8). 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.). Telephone: 272-5555.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/11/00)
MURPHY - Mabel Margaret Murphy (nee Evans) of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Rockyview Hospital on Sunday, May 7, 2000, after a short illness at the age of 90 years, a week prior to celebrating her 91st birthday. Mabel was born in Agra, India, on May 13, 1909. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mabel will be sadly missed by her son John Bede of Calgary; four grandchildren, Victor Bede and Hazel (Ronan) Quigley, all of London, England, Dr. Jacqueline Bede (Jeff Griese) of Toronto and Robert Bede of Calgary; three great-grandchildren, Grace and Aidan Quigley and Spencer Griese; a brother Dr. Alex (Jean) Evans; as well as nieces and nephews in England. She was predeceased by her younger son Arnold (Tony) Bede. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Catholic Church (5340 - 4 Street S.W.), on Friday, May 12, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. J.P. Dowling, Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mabel's name may be made directly to the Golden Age Club, 610 - 8 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0M1. In living memory of Mabel Murphy, 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 (05/11/00)
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 (05/11/00)
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), today, 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]
