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PEDEN -- Dorothy Peden passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on January 27, 1998 at the age of 76 years. She is the loving mother of Russ (Mary) Peden, Larry Peden, both of Calgary. Dorothy is also survived by her brother Art Schlaht of Walsh, AB, and numerous other relatives. She was predeceased by her husband Irvine in 1994, seven brothers and two sisters. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Friday, January 30, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.). Telephone: 403-272-5555.
PELLERIN -- Marcil J., aged 70 years, passed away after a brief struggle with cancer at the Foothills Hospital on January 27, 1998. He is survived by his loving wife Marg; four children, Barry and his wife Gwen, Debbie Selby and her husband Gary, Perry and his wife Annette, and Mark and his wife Cindy; and seven grandchildren, Kelsy and Cameron Pellerin, Ryan, Trevor and Tyler Selby, and Justin and Joshua Pellerin; as well as two sisters, Irene Robison and Bernadette Kennedy; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Philip and Oscar, and three sisters, Corine, May and Henriette. Marcil retired from the CNR after forty-four years of railroading. He received much enjoyment from curling and especially using his skills as a handyman, carpenter and flower gardener. Funeral Services will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from the North Hill Shopping Centre), on Friday, January 30, 1998 at 1:30 p.m., Chaplain Betty Piwowar officiating. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2. Funeral arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". Phone: 299-0100.
PILLIDGE -- Hilda Kathleen Pillidge passed away peacefully at the George Boyack Nursing Home on January 26, 1998 at the age of 93 years. Hilda was born in England and came to Canada at a young age. She made her home in Calgary, where she worked for the Circulation Department of the Calgary Herald for forty-four years. She will be greatly missed by her nephew Robert (Iris) of Calgary; great-nephews, Ronald (Isabel) of Stony Plain, and Bart of Bragg Creek; great-great-niece and nephew, Katie and Adam of Stony Plain; and her special cousin Doreen Thorne of England. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff on the Fourth Floor of the Boyack Nursing Home for their love and wonderful care of Hilda. To honor Hilda's wishes, there will be no Funeral held, but the family invites friends to a gathering at 706 Crescent Road N.W. on Sunday, February 1, 1998 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to George Boyack Fourth Floor Unit, c/o Carewest Foundation, 1070 McDougall Road N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7Z2.
PULLAN -- Nathan (Nat) Pullan of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Rockyview General Hospital on January 28, 1998 at the age of 86 years. Nathan was born in 1911 in Russia and moved at a young age with his family to Winnipeg. He graduated in the early thirties from the University of Manitoba with a Civil Engineering Degree, despite his severe hearing disability. Nathan married his beloved wife Sara in 1932 and they eventually settled in Nanaimo, British Columbia, where he was a successful businessman for thirty-four years. They moved to Calgary in 1969 to be with their loving daughter and family. Among his many accomplishments, Nathan was an internationally recognized Toastmaster, winning numerous awards, as well as being National President of the Kinsmen of Canada. Nathan is survived by two sons, A.G. (Jerry) Pullan of Texas and Lyle S. Pullan and his wife Rosaline of Vancouver; a daughter Bonnie Shapiro of Calgary; seven grandchildren, Brent and Lisa Pullan, Michelle and Michael Fish, all of Vancouver, Stephen Shapiro, Jill and Garry Galinsky of Calgary, Janet Pullan, Diane and Paul Burkholder, Cindy and Terry Ratzliff, all of Edmonton; as well as nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister Goldie of Vancouver. Nathan was predeceased by his beloved wife Sara in 1995. The family extends special thanks to the warm and caring staff of the Beverly Centre, as well as Unit 47 of the Rockyview General Hospital. Nathan will always be remembered by all who knew him for his keen intellect, sharp and corny wit, and sweet nature. He was truly a gentle man. Graveside Services will be held at Beth Tzedec Memorial Park (122 Shalom Way S.E.), on Sunday, February 1, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, donations may be made to Calgary Health Trust, No. 130, 1035 - 7 Avenue S.W., T2P 3E9. Arrangements in care of the CHEVRA KADISHA of CALGARY, 1702 - 17 Avenue S.W. Telephone: 244-4717.
RAMSAY -- Sharon Nancy (Pettyjohn), passed away at home on January 25, 1998 at the age of 54 years. She is survived by three daughters, Lauri Meyers and her husband Joe; Shari Tracey and her husband David, and their children, Brittney and Jared; and Dheana Pettyjohn; their father Mervin Pettyjohn; her mother Martha Jean Ramsay; three sisters, Greta Sheppard, Gloria Robison and Heather Dorris and their families; and close friend Sylvia Sargeant. Sharon was predeceased by her father Hector MacDonald Ramsay in 1988, her sister Thora Jean Ramsay in 1927, her uncle Rhod Ramsay in 1997 and cousin Ishbelle Ross also in 1997. Funeral Services will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from North Hill Shopping Centre) on Saturday, January 31, 1998 at 3:00 p.m., Rev. Art Sheppard officiating. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". Telephone: 299-0100.
RICHARDSON -- Mr. Cameron Scott Richardson, beloved husband of Dale Richardson of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on January 28, 1998 at the age of 65, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Cam was born on March 21, 1932 in Tuberose, Saskatchewan, moving to Calgary as a teenager. Cam attended high school in Calgary at Crescent Heights and graduated from the University of Alberta in Edmonton in 1953 with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree. His career with ATCO Ltd. is legendary. He was a Director, Senior Vice-President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of ATCO Ltd., a Director and Deputy Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Canadian Utilities Ltd. Retiring in April of 1997, Cam remained a Director of Akita Drilling Ltd. He was greatly respected by both his colleagues and the Canadian financial community. In his thirty-eight years with ATCO he played a most significant role in its growth and diversification. Cam was a genius at analyzing the most complex financial issues and all who knew him will miss forever his quick wit and terrific sense of humour. Cam's knowledge of sports was all-encompassing. Throughout his life he followed football, tennis, curling, hockey, basketball and had a real passion and involvement with thoroughbred horse racing. He served as a Director of the Calgary Stampeders, as well as the HPBA. He spent many active years involved with the Winter Club of Calgary. This loving, caring and compassionate man will be sorrowfully missed and forever remembered by his devoted family and many friends. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the nursing staff at the Foothills Hospital and especially to Dr. Walley Temple and Dr. Barry Baylis for their kind and compassionate care. Cam will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Dale, his caring and constant companion over the past seventeen years; his two daughters and son-in-law, Susan and Chris Papaioannou, Patty Jo Richardson; his two sons and a daughter-in-law, Doug and Renee Richardson, David Richardson; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Stephanie, Brandon, Brittanie, Mikayla, Ashley, and Christina. Saddened also by the loss of Cam is his extended family, Paul and Tanya Tomlinson, Beth Bain, and mother-in-law Muriel Brown. Cam is also survived by his brother Ross Richardson and family. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Saturday, January 31, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Canon John Flagler officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Tom Baker Cancer Centre, c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2. In living memory of Cam Richardson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200.
RISKE -- Mr. Ronald Ralph (Ron) Riske, beloved husband of Helen of Airdrie, passed away suddenly at his residence on January 27, 1998 at the age of 65 years. Ron was born on May 14, 1932 in Bashaw, Alberta. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1951 and served until 1964. During that time he spent two overseas tours. Following his honorable discharge, he worked as a millwright in the construction and forestry industry. Ron became a member of the Loyal Order of Moose in February 1972. Over the years he held many offices with the Lodges and their Associations. During this time Ron received the Pilgrim Degree in 1988, which is the highest degree of the Order. Besides his loving wife, Ron is survived by his three sons, Rodney of Calgary, Richard of Calgary, Terrance (Vivian) of Coeur d'Alene, Washington; his two stepchildren, Charlene of Calgary, Gerry (Maria) of Calgary; thirteen grandchildren, and a great-grandson. He is also survived by two sisters, Trudy of Winfield, B.C., Bernice of Edmonton; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Ron was predeceased by his parents, a brother Courtney, and twin sisters, Doris and Doreen. Memorial Services will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Master (216 Main Street South, Airdrie), on Monday, February 2, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor David Mueller officiating. 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 or to the Moose Heart - Moose Haven Endowment Fund (Moose Heart, Illinois, 60535). In living memory of Ron Riske, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Airdrie Funeral Home", 300 TOWERLANE DRIVE, AIRDRIE, ALBERTA. Telephone: 403-948-1100.
SANADA -- Jacob passed away peacefully at the Agape Manor Hospice on Wednesday, January 28, 1998 at the age of 85 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Gary (Amy), Paul (Sarah), Bruce; seven grandsons, Kevin, Jason, Ryan, Sean, David, Andrew and Michael. Jacob is also survived by his stepson Robert J. Waller, M.D. and daughter-in-law Jenifer. He was predeceased by his wife Gertrude, and his son Clyde. Jacob was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 15, 1912. He worked as an architectural draftsman and designer; he was also a journeyman carpenter. Jacob always liked to fish with his sons and close friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 - 15 Avenue S.W., on Tuesday, February 3, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. with the Reverend S.J. Stewart officiating. JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0711.
SCHATZ -- Kenneth Lloyd Schatz passed away after a brief illness on January 26, 1998 at the Rockyview Hospital. Born in Saskatoon on June 28, 1948, Ken is survived by his beloved wife Christel; son Cary; daughter Mikah and their mother Evelyn; his mother Marie; brothers, Jim, Ray (Irene); sisters, Ruth (Ray) Gessler, June (Tom) Spicer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased by his father John in 1997. Cremation in care of Foster's Garden Chapel followed by a private family Memorial Service on Sunday.
WEILAND -- Carl G. passed away peacefully at the Rosedale Hospice on Saturday, January 24, 1998 at the age of 80 years. Funeral Services will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance" (17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.) today, January 30, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Frank Breisch officiating. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. "Golden Rule Member". Telephone: 228-4422.
YOUNG -- Carmela Katherine Young, passed away at Agape Manor Hospice in Calgary, Alberta on Wednesday, January 28, 1998 at the age of 79 years. Carmela is survived by two daughters, June (Art) Schmidt of McCord, Saskatchewan, and Carol (Erick) Gowan of Calgary, Alberta; five grandchildren, Jim, Carla, Jennifer, Scott and Christopher; and by four great-grandchildren, Jalene, Lisa, Clayton and Jordyn; also three brothers, Tony of Drumheller, Alberta, Frank of Calgary, Alberta and Carl of Spokane, Washington. She was predeceased by her husband James in July 1965. "A heart of gold stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Leaves and flowers may wither, The golden sun may set, But the hearts that loved you so dearly, Are the ones who won't forget." Funeral Services will be held at Forest Lawn United Church (2236 - 35 Street S.E.), Calgary, Alberta on Saturday, January 31, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Gordon Saville officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements in care of PRAIRIE WINDS FUNERAL HOME. Phone: 403-442-2200.
JANG -- Mrs. Kwan-Ho Woo Jang, passed away peacefully on January 27, 1998 at the age of 93 years at the Bethany Care Centre. She was predeceased by her husband Jim in 1981 and a daughter Poon Voy Chiang in 1990. Mrs. Jang is survived by her son Ken (Ann) Jang of Calgary; son-in-law On Chiu Chiang of Vancouver; and daughter Nancy (Pat) Chang of Calgary. She is also survived by two sister, Ng Jook Chiang of Hong Kong and Liu Ha Lew of China; her brother Jim Woo of Vancouver; twelve grandchildren, Edward (Theresa) Jang, Henry Jang, Mary (Dick) Quon, Lillian (Robert) Allen, Lily (John) Tsang, John (Ada) Chiang, Bin (Christine) Chiang, Bonnie (Michael) Loke, Leah Chiang, Tom (Betty) Chiang, Douglas (Pauline) Chang, Eva Chang (Walter Kay); and eighteen great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jang was born in Sun Voi Kwangtung, China and immigrated to Calgary in 1954. She worked in the family grocery/restaurant business (Sun On) until 1981. A Funeral Service will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., on Saturday, February 7, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. John W.S. Kong officiating. Interment to follow in Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888.
KOLODINSKY -- Steve, passed away peacefully in his home on February 3, 1998 at the age of 90; husband of Julia; father of Lydia (Jim) McGuirk, William (Dru) Kolodinsky, Karen (Bill) Morrison; grandfather of Bryan and Collin McGuirk, Steve (Deanna) Kolodinsky, Carol (Erik) Larsen, and William and Tannis Morrison; great-grandfather of Jamie and Sean Kolodinsky, and Kristin Larsen. A sincere thank you to all the Home Care Staff for their kindness and help and to Dr. P. Lai for his support and care. Funeral Services will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from North Hill Shopping Centre) on Friday, February 6, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Private Interment in Queen's Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". Telephone: 299-0100.
LINK -- Paula Janice Link, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on February 2, 1998 at the age of 46 years. Paula is the beloved mother of Alexandra and Katherine; beloved daughter of Jean Kenny; loving sister of Geri (Ross) McKeown; dear aunt of Bradley and Grant. She was predeceased by her father Gerald (Pete) Casselman. Paula's family wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to the nurses and the rest of the health care team on the Tenth Floor, Unit No. 102 at Foothills Hospital, especially to Drs. Temple and Wheeler. The amazing generosity, love and support shown to Paula and her family by her friends and nursing colleagues during her illness will never be forgotten and is greatly appreciated by all. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Friday, February 6, 1998 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Foster's Garden Chapel Funeral Home on Saturday, February 7, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary T2N 4N2. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888.
McINTOSH -- Mary Elizabeth McIntosh (nee Horswell), beloved wife of Bruce McIntosh of Calgary, passed away at the Rockyview Hospital on February 3, 1998, after a short illness. Mary immigrated to Canada from England and was a wonderful wife to Bruce for thirty-one years and mother to four children. She will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Fish Creek Chapel", (14441 Bannister Road S.E.), on Friday, February 6, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. In living memory of Mary McIntosh, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-256-9575.
MOGG -- (nee Gibson). Doreen Susan Mogg passed away at the Foothills Hospital on Monday, February 2, 1998 in her 70th year. Doreen is the beloved wife of Al; loving mother of Gail Nichol, Sue (Jim) Moore, Shirley Mogg and Gary (Dixie) Mogg; and loving Grandma of Jen and Cathie Nichol, Kriss, Becky and TJ Robinson, Jessica and Cassandra Moore, and Brittany and Breanna Mogg. She is also survived by her adopted daughter and grandson, Diane Taylor and Jamie; sister Shirley (Ralph) Jones; brother Gale (Joyce) Gibson; stepmother Lois Quayle; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME (17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.), on Thursday, February 5, 1998 and Friday, February 6, 1998 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Doreen's life will be celebrated at a Memorial Service at The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (6415 Ranchview Drive N.W.), on Saturday, February 7, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Foothills Hospital Foundation, (Cardiology Research and Development), 1403 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 2T9. As a tribute to Doreen, Leyden's Funeral Homes will make a Gift of Remembrance to the Foothills Hospital Foundation (Cardiology, Research and Development). Doreen will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed. Arrangements and Cremation in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. "A Golden Rule Member". Telephone: 228-4422.
