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KOTYK, Paul
On August 1, 2003 Mr. Paul Kotyk of Edmonton passed away at the age of 73 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Anne Kotyk and three children, Delores, Gary (Kim) and Randy, all of Edmonton; five grandchildren, one great-grandson; two brothers, Michael and Peter, of St. Michael; sister, Helen of Edmonton and many nieces and nephews. Paul is predeceased by his parents, Teresa and Nikola of St. Michael, three sisters, Nancy of Edmonton, Rose of Toronto and Lucy of California. Funeral Rite Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Appel Funeral Home/Central Memorial Chapel, 10530 - 116 Street, Edmonton with the Very Reverend A. Hupka officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 16102 Fort Road, Edmonton. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the General Hospital, Palliative Care Center. Appel Funeral Home/Central Memorial Chapel, 10530-116 Street, Edmonton. Phone 454-8088. "Our Family Serving Your Family".
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LANGKAAS, Mary
On August 1, 2003, Mary Langkaas of Edmonton passed away peacefully at the age of 75 years. Mary was born March 17, 1928 in Shyshkivtsi, Kitsman, Bukovina, Roumania. Survived by her children, Brian and his wife, Wendy; their children, Tanya and David; Kathy and her children, Richard and Katrina; her brother, Evhan Shupenia of Edmonton; two sisters, Martha and her husband, Colin Boden of Nanaimo, BC and Nancy Shupenia of Tofield. Predeceased by her husband, Ole Langkaas. Relatives and friends may pay their respects Tuesday, August 5 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 - 111 Avenue, Edmonton. Funeral Service Wednesday, August 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Kirk United Church, 13535 - 122 Avenue, Edmonton. Reverend Sydney Bell officiating with interment in Tofield Cemetery, Tofield at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2. . Park Memorial Ltd. Edmonton 426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home Crematorium, Reception Centre
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MCARDLE, Shirley (nee Tieml)
passed away in Kamloops, B.C. at the age of 58 years after a courageous battle with scleroderma. Shirley is predeceased by her son Mathew and is survived by her loving family, her husband and soul mate Gerald, her loving parents Alice and Gord Waters, her three daughters Sheila, Barbara and Wendy, her grandchildren Kristy, Lisa, Lillian, Mackenzie, Sarah, David Robert and great-grandchildren Sydney and Destiney. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 2nd, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. from the Thompson Valley Funeral Home, 100 Hwy 97C, Ashcroft, B.C. Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to the Scleroderma Society of Canada, 95 Woodfield Road S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2W 5K5. Thompson Valley Funeral Home 1-250-453-9802.
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AFFLECK, James Hepburn
On Wednesday October 8, 2003, Jim Affleck of Edmonton passed away at the age of 84 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years Janet (Netta); son Ian and his wife Fran; grandchildren Gordon, Christopher and Claudine and her husband Zac; and many friends. At Jim's request, cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Memorial donations in memory of Jim may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Rm. 5R01, 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton T5K 0L4 or the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton T6G 1Z2. South Side Memorial Chapel, Patterson, Mittelstadt & Justik. 432-1601.
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ASPER, Israel
On the morning of October 7, 2003, Israel Asper passed away at the age of 71. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Babs, their three children, David, Gail, Leonard, their spouses Ruth, Mike and Susan, and eight wonderful grandchildren, Daniel, Rebecca, Max, Stephen, Jonathan, Sarah, Olivia and Matthew. He is also survived by his brother Aubrey (Linda) and his sister Hettie Lofchy (Dr. Norman). He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Leanne. "At the end of the day, you have to have mattered. You have to ask yourself did you make the world a better place than it was when you entered it, or did you just take up space?" These were the words by which Israel lived. His family, along with so many people he touched, mourn the passing of a man who was a unique, dynamic, brilliant and above all, generous human being. From the day he was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba, on August 11, 1932, Israel reached for the stars, excelling at whatever he did. He was a leader, someone to whom people always turned for advice or when things needed to get done. The breadth of his creative intellect first manifested itself during his years at the University of Manitoba, where he was involved in and excelled at a wide variety of activities ranging from championship debating, writing for and editing the student newspaper, participating in student parliament, and directing the annual student variety show, Varsity Varieties. In 1956 he married Babs, who became his partner in his life adventures. After graduating from the University of Manitoba Law School (from which he later obtained his Master of Laws in 1964), he went on to become Canada's foremost tax lawyer, writing a nationally syndicated column for over five years. He then decided to enter public service, becoming Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party from 1970 to 1975. His next career was as a businessman and entrepreneur, turning a small investment in CKND TV Winnipeg into a multi-billion dollar media empire. Most important to Israel was his much anticipated "fourth career" which he launched in 1997, when he resigned as CEO of CanWest to become Executive Chairman so he could focus on doing what gave him the most satisfaction: giving back to his community, or as he put it, "paying his debts". He always said that in return for society giving him an opportunity to succeed, he felt he owed something back. His beloved Asper Foundation, which he created in 1983, is the vehicle through which his philanthropy has been and will be carried out. That is what he did. But who was he? Everything he did, or attempted to do, was world class. And of course, there was nothing that could not be done in the mind of Israel Asper. He dreamed, he led, he fought the necessary battles, and as a result, he accomplished whatever he set out to do. He was the true Renaissance Man. His love of jazz is legendary. He was keenly interested in the affairs of his city, province and nation, and he contributed to life in his community by involving himself in public policy-making and by his philanthropy. His friends and colleagues watched with admiration and awe as he worked tirelessly to achieve his dream of a Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, to commemorate the victims of abuse and to teach people the importance of standing up for the protection of human rights. This $270 million project is his last and greatest. His family is dedicated and committed to making his dream a reality. No reminiscence would be complete without underlining his commitment to the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Those who knew him will always remember his clarity of thought, his lightning quick wit and his brilliant debating skills. He saw around corners, knew how to prepare in advance for every eventuality, and always introduced a new angle with every discussion. Israel was a great raconteur, he was charismatic, charming, a bon vivant, an entertainer and a man of great humour. He lived long enough to instill his values into his family, who now carry forward his love of Winnipeg, the State of Israel, the arts and his fellow human beings. To his wife, children, grandchildren, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues, he lived a hundred lives, touched thousands of people, will never be forgotten because there has never been anyone like him. "So many men seem destined to settle for something small, But I won't rest until I know I'll have it all. So don't ask where I'm going, Just listen when I'm gone, And far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn" (from the Broadway musical "Pippin") Those wishing to honour Israel's memory may do so by helping to fulfill his dream of building the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Donations may be sent to The Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 15th floor, 201 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3K6, telephone 204-989-5522, Heather Mowatt or Carolin Rice.
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Fawcett, Patricia Valentine
1938 - 2003
It is with great sadness that family and friends announce the passing of Pat Fawcett. She will be deeply missed by sons; Patrick and Robert, daughters; Linda and Lee-Ann, daughters-in-law; Le-Ann and Kerri, and sisters Val and Terri, and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday OCtober 14, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at South- side Memorial Chapel (8310-104 St., Edm.). Cremation has taken place. South Side Memorial Chapel Patterson, Mittelstadt & Justik. 432-1601.
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GIROUX, Clement Sylvio
On Thursday October 9, 2003, Clement Sylvio Giroux of Entwhistle, AB passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 74. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Viola (Vi), children, Lorne (Delores), Wayne, Corrine (Bob), Donna (Paul), Debby (Kevin), Darrel (Terry), Mark, Rhonda (Alan), 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Brothers, Leon (Irene), Jerry (Carol), Lou. Sisters, Laurette, Yolande (Ted), Marg (Phil), Jeanine and numerous other family members and close friends. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2003 in Wildwood Legion, Wildwood AB. At the service family and friends are invited to share memories either spoken or written. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mayerthorpe Health Care Centre, C/O Memorial Fund. Box 30 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0.
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HASSAY, Alex
On October 8, 2003, Alex Hassay of Edmonton passed away at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his loving children, Gerry, Kim and Wendy (Bill) Kammermayer, all of Edmonton; two granddaughters, Camelia and Alexandra; five brothers and three sisters; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Elsie in 1987. Prayers Tuesday, October 14 at 8:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 - 111 Avenue.Divine Liturgy Wednesday, October 15 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 10825 - 97 Street. Reverend Gregory Faryna officiating with interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985 -124 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 9Z9 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #1010, 10117 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 1W8. . Park Memorial Edmonton 426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre
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HASTINGS, Mable Gladys (nee Ross)
On October 8, 2003, Mrs. Mable Hastings of Camrose, Alberta, passed away at the age of 88 years. Mable is survived by her two children, Irving (Joyce) Hastings and Joyce (Nick) Krysowaty of Edmonton; four grand-children; and four great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. at Camrose United Church, 4829-50 Street. The interment service will take place at 3:00 p.m. at the Hastings Coulee Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to #2 East Donation Fund at Rosehaven Care Centre (4612 53 Street, Camrose, T4V 1Y6) or to The Bethany Group (4612 53 St. Camrose, T4V 1Y6). Weber Funeral Home of Camrose, Alberta, is in care of arrangements. Phone 1-780-672-3131.
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KRILL, Veronica Angela
On October 9, 2003, Mrs. Veronica Angela Krill of Lamont passed away at the age of 54 years. She is survived by her three daughters, Debbie (friend, Rick), Joanne (Tim) and Sharron, all of Edmonton; two grandchildren, Nathaniel and Natasha; two brothers, Joe of Vegreville and David of Edmonton. Predeceased by her husband, Edward; her parents, Ludwig and Nellie. Prayers Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Delph, Alberta. Divine Liturgy Wednesday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Delph, Alberta. Basilian Fathers officiating with interment in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church Fund. . Park Memorial Lamont (780) 895-2157 Family Owned Funeral Home and Crematorium
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KUCHISON, Henry Nicholas
On October 7, 2003, Henry Nicholas Kuchison of Edmonton passed away at the age of 68 years. Henry is survived by his loving family; wife, Muriel; son, Donald (Cecelia); two daughters, Sandra and Karen; and four grandchildren, Angela, Marielle, Joshua and Annieca. He was predeceased by his parents, Tony and Annie. Henry was born in Drumheller and lived in Gartly, AB. He graduated with a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering in 1961 after which he continued to work as a design engineer for the CNR. In 1967 he began working for Public Works Canada. He played a key role in the development of the N.W.T. until 1970 when he became Project Manager for the RCMP projects in SA and AB. Henry was a member of the Orchid Society and African Violet Society. He was a board member for FSNA. Henry was actively involved in politics. He was a certified auctioneer and collector. He enjoyed a good game of bridge. Henry will be dearly missed. Special thank you to Dr. Dusang, the Home Care team, the Palliative Care team at the Grey Nuns Hospital and the Mel Millar Hospice team at the General Hospital. You, along with his family and friends surrounded him with love and life. Reverend Roger Keeler will celebrate a Mass of the Resurrection at St. Michael-Resurrection Church, 10555 - 50A Street on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. Friends who so wish may make memorial donations directly to the Palliative Care Unite #43, of the Grey Nuns Hospital or the Mel Millar Hospice 9Y, Edmonton General Hospital. Connelly-McKinley Ltd., 10011-114 Street, (780) 422-2222,
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