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HONEYCHURCH - Mr. Wilfred Honeychurch of Calgary, beloved husband of fifty years of Helen, passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre Calgary on June 5, 1997 at age 79. He is also lovingly remembered by his children, Bruce (Beth), Judy (Kelly) Saunders, Neil, Don (Linda), Sue, Roy (Darlene); and his grandchildren, Dean, Shaun, Sarah, Lisa, Amy, Jeffrey, Matthew and Megan. Wilf is also survived by his sisters, May Taggart of Burnaby, Ann Woodward, Florence (Bud) Dick, Helen (Bob) Petersen; brothers, Les (Dorie), Ray (Monica); and sisters-in-law, Minnie and Dorothy. Wilf was a native Calgarian who volunteered to serve with the Canadian Army in 1939. He served with the 8th Field Ambulance, the Royal Canadian Engineers, and with the South Saskatchewan Regiment during the Dieppe Raid. After returning from overseas, Wilf worked as a yardman for the CPR for thirty-four years until he retired at the age of sixty-three. He acquired a love of music through a long association with the Salvation Army and played a variety of instruments in the King's Own Calgary Regiment (militia) band. He was also a band leader and instructor with the Calgary Lions Club Boys and Girls Band for many years. Wilf also enjoyed singing, first as a boy soprano, even performing on the radio and later singing in the Northminster United Church Choir. He completed his final high school course and received his diploma at the tender age of forty-six. Other favorite activities included skating, shinny hockey with his grandchildren and completing the Calgary Herald Road Race at the age of sixty-two. Heartfelt thanks are extended to Dr. Addison and the staff on the Sixth Level of the Bethany Care Centre for their kind and loving attention. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 13, 1997 at Northminster United Church (3311 Centre Street North) at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Linda Benson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stroke Fund, the Alzheimer's Society, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements care of FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL. (6/12/1997).
HONIG - Mr. Dieter Honig, beloved husband of Mrs. Caecilia Honig of Calgary, passed away suddenly at the Foothills Hospital on Thursday, June 26, 1997 at the age of 63 years. Besides his loving wife, Dieter is also survived by his children, Regina and Dieter Manke, Theresia Honig, all of Germany, Franz Honig, Richard and Denise Honig, Stephan Honig, and Maria Honig, all of Calgary; and two grandchildren, Fabian and Samantha. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Peter's Catholic Church (541 Silvergrove Drive N.W.), on Tuesday, July 1, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 2, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Brian F. Hubka, Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow in St. Joseph's Section at Queen's Park Cemetery. In living memory of Dieter Honig, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. (6/29/1997).
HOOKHAM - Roy Hugh, born in Toronto, Ontario, December 18, 1924, passed away on October 19, 1997 at home. He was the last born of three sons, to his late parents, Joseph James Hookham and Jessie Florence Hookham, eldest daughter of Colonel Frederick Charles Denison (Rusholme Branch in Toronto, Ontario). Roy was educated in Ontario at Alexander Muir School and Central Technical School. In 1942 he joined the R.C.A.F. as a Wireless Air Gunner and served in World War II at Manning Depot, Toronto, Pre Air Education Department in Guelph, Wireless School No. 2, Calgary, Alberta, Bombing and Gunnery School, Paulson, Manitoba and he graduated with the rank of Sergeant. He was transferred to Chatham, N.B., No. 10 Air Observer School and then overseas to England. He obtained an honorable discharge in February, 1946. In 1947, Dorothy and Roy were married and he assisted in raising their children. He joined the No. 1 Legion in 1948 and served with the poppy campaign for quite a number of years and recently had been serving as a Deputy Returning Officer for the Branch Elections. As well, he started employment at the City of Calgary as a clerk in the collections office of the Utilities Building. In the early 1950's he was moved into Data Processing where he was responsible for the set up of the department. Later, he joined the National Machine Accounting Association and was a chartered member and eventually president. In 1962, he joined the Calgary Amateur Radio Association and graduated as an Amateur Radio Operator with the call letters VE6ALS, later to have the call letters VE6RH which he held to date. He graduated from S.A.I.T. as an Advanced Radio Operator in 1964 with full operating privileges on the Amateur Radio frequency spectrum. While with the C.A.R.A. he served as treasurer, QSL manager, Publisher of Key-Klix and was granted a Life Membership in the association in November, 1973. Since that time, he was actively involved in many aspects of amateur radio functions, including Treasurer of Caratels. That year, he undertook the complete responsibility to place Ham Operators in approximately twenty polling stations throughout Calgary to report Municipal Elections results to City Hall and out to the news media. In 1986, for the very first time all one hundred and ninety polling stations had radio operators assigned to report results to the news media. Upon retiring in January 1980, after serving thirty-two years and credited with over three years of active combat service during World War II, he attained the required combination of age fifty-five with thirty-five years service. In 1986, after retiring he set up a retirees luncheon for Data Processing members. He loved Math problems and worked hard at solving them quickly which gave him pleasure. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy; his only brother Earle (Audrey); his five children, Katherine, Karen (Terry), Dave, Wayne and Ginny (Ron); his grandchildren, Linda, Robert, Rick, Scott, Mathew, Jeremy and Trevor; and great-granddaughters, Cayla, Samantha and Leah. On behalf of Roy, the family would like to sincerely thank the Rockyview Hospital staff for their support and especially Mary for her support for Roy and our family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Ward 58 of the Rockyview Hospital, 7007 - 14 Street S.W., Calgary, AB, T2V 1P9, the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, T2G 3Y6 or to St. John's Cemetery on the Humber c/o K. Alice Edwards, 148 White Boulevard, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, L4J 5Y7. Funeral Services will be held at St. Mark's Anglican Church (1802 - 33 Avenue S.W.), on Friday, October 24, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michael Birch officiating. Cremation will follow at Leyden's "Bow Valley Crematorium". Inurnment to be in St. John's Cemetery on the Humber in a private family Heritage Site, Toronto, Ontario. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD., Directors of Services. (10/24/1997).
HOOVER - Henry Hoover, beloved husband of Mrs. Vera Hoover of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre in the presence of some of his family on June 24, 1997 in his 87th year. He is the loving father of three daughters, Carolyn and Verne Stuber of Calgary, Gloria and Gary Hutton of Hanna, and Judi Henderson of Calgary; two sons, Elden Hoover of Delia, and Lauren and Cindi Hoover of Calgary; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his five brothers, Rudy, George, Sam, Alex, Ray; and three sisters, Tina Whaley, Tillie Goodkey, and Lil Styles; three brothers-in-law, Dean Stair, Bob Stair and Bill Stair; sister-in-law Isabel and Mac English. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Henry was predeceased by his parents, George and Lydia Hoover and sister Annie Sieppert, and granddaughter Shawntel Henderson. Henry married Vera Mary Stair of Patricia, AB on June 27, 1943 in Hanna, AB. They shared a wonderful life together for fifty-four years. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Friday, June 27, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. David Holmes of Robert McClure United Church officiating. Should friends so desire, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta (1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, T2G 3Y6) would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street SE). (6/25/1997).
HOPLEY - James H. "Jim" A golden heart stopped beating two working hands at rest. July 14, 1905 - October 7, 1997. Jim Hopley passed away peacefully at the Forest Grove Centre, October 7, 1997 at the age of 92 years. He is survived by his stepdaughter Jean Ramcharran (Vince) and family. He is also survived by his dear friend Nelda Morrison and family, as well as other family members in Wales. Jim was a very special loving, caring person who always had a smile and a kind word for everyone he met. His gentleness and great sense of humour will be remembered by all family and friends. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff at the Forest Grove Centre and the Peter Lougheed Centre for their excellent care. Funeral Services will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from North Hill Shopping Centre) on Friday, October 10, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. followed by Interment in Queen's Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Children's Hospital, 1820 Richmond Road S.W., Calgary, AB, T2T 5C7. Arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". (10/9/1997).
KININMONTH - (nee Pearson), Betty June (Teddy) passed away peacefully at her home on September 13, 1997. She was 65 years young. Born in Calgary, Alberta August 31, 1932. June was raised on the Clear Springs Ranch South East of Calgary. She attended the Springland School, trekking daily to the one room school house on her horse Tiny. Later June went to Haltain and Western Canada High. In 1953 she moved to Parkland, Alberta and married Richard McPeak. She had two children, Amber and Ted. She returned to Calgary in 1961 to help run the family business and raise her children. In 1975 she married Leonard Kininmonth, together they resided at his farm N.W. of Airdrie. June enjoyed the farm and was an excellent homemaker and gardener. She loved nature: flowers, birds and the mountains, which she captured in her paintings. She had exceptional artistic ability and gained personal fulfillment from her ability. She explored many artistic medias. Standouts being watercolors, china painting, wood carving and taxidermy. June was a member of the Cochrane Art Club, Rangeview Ladies Club, Calgary Woodcarvers Association and Active Member of the Airdire Rural Community. Her greatest pleasures in life were family get-togethers, especially at Christmas time. June is survived by her daughter Amber Pearson; son Ted (Marci) McPeak; two grandchildren, Marina and Cameron; her sister Pamela Knowles and brother Gary Schang; niece Dawn (Dana) Drummond and their children Selena and Malik. She was predeceased by her parents, Ted Pearson and Pauline Pearson-Schang, her cherished husband Leonard Kininmonth. No one could ask for a more caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel" 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Monday, September 15, 1997 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel" on Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with the Reverend P.H. Burrill of the United Church of Canada officiating. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to the Airdrie Home Care Unit 203, 213 Main Street N. Airdrie, Alberta. FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES Garden Chapel, Directors. (9/15/1997).
KINLOCH - Violet Luella (nee Sharp). Peacefully at Kootenay Lakes Regional Hospital on November 30, 1997 in her 84th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Alexander. Beloved mother of Albert Kinloch and wife Noeline of Okotoks, Alberta, and George Kinloch and wife Frances of Cantley, Quebec; dear grandmother of Katherine Wight and husband Dan, and David Kinloch and wife Linda, and Heather and Natasha; and great-grandmother of Carolyn and Ian. The family would like to thank the staff of the Kootenay Regional Hospital, Sharon Carriere of the Hospice Service, Reverend Jim Veitch and special friend Ann Tarasoff for their loving and patient care and support. At her request, no Service will be held. Donations may be made to charity of your choice. Her active and independent mind, her spirit and her concern for the welfare of human kind shall be missed (12/2/1997).
KINSHELLA - Ricky Wayne Kinshella of Calgary, passed away suddenly at his residence on June 2, 1997 at the age of 30 years. Rick was born on June 13, 1966 in Prince George, B.C. and was raised in Calgary, Alberta. Rick was a devoted and loving Christian. He is survived by his parents, Marilyn and Wayne Kinshella; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sandra Kinshella, Kim and Phil Oakes, all of Calgary. A Most Loving Son and Brother, Someone Who Card More For Others Than Himself. He is also survived by his grandmothers, Lil Small of Calgary, Thelma Bexson of Marwayne, Alberta; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Harold Small and John Kinshella. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Monday, June 9, 1997 at 1:00 p.m., Pastor Phil Nordin of the Jubilee Christian Centre officiating. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. In living memory of Rick Kinshella, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (6/7/1997).
