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RAESSLER (COLMER) - Mrs. Norma Willene Raessler, passed away on July 4, 1997 at the age of 67 years, beloved mother of Candace Lee Colmer of New Westminster, B.C. Norma is also survived by a sister Viola Mae Yeomann. Funeral Services will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance" (17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.), on Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. E. Hugh Christmas officiating. Interment, Field of Honor, Queen's Park Cemetery. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD., Directors of Services. (7/7/1997).
RAJ - Stanislaw (Stanley) Raj, beloved husband of Wladyslawa (Gladys) Raj of Calgary, passed away suddenly at the Rockyview General Hospital on Monday, November 10, 1997. Stanley was born Tuesday, April 28, 1914 in Lodz, Poland. He defended Poland in World War II in 1939. Stanley and his family came to Canada in 1950, and settled in the Lethbridge area. They then moved to Calgary in 1956 where he retired from the City of Calgary's Water Works Division in 1979. Besides his loving wife and companion of fifty-seven years, Stanley is the loving father of Leah and her husband George Funke, Joe and his wife Linda Raj, Alice and her husband Bob Foote, and Henry and his wife Cindy Rye; grandfather to ten grandchildren, Jim and Susan, Celeste and Vince, Joanne, Alex, Amanda, Robert, Michelle, Lacey, Sandy and Ben; and one great granddaughter Megan, all of Calgary. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Chester and his wife Alexandra Malinowski of Calgary; as well as numerous relatives in Poland. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Polish Catholic Church (2111 Uxbridge Drive N.W.), on Friday, November 14, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Jan Michalski, S.Ch. Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow in "St. Joseph's Section" at Queen's Park Cemetery. In living memory of Stanislaw Raj, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (11/13/1997).
RAMCHUK - Mary Ramchuk of Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on May 30, 1997 at the age of 89 years. She is the loving mother of five sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Florence of Calgary, Albert and Betty of Camrose, Arthur and Shirley of Calgary, Jim and Carol of Calgary, Gordon and Kathy of Camrose; four daughters and sons-in-law, Lillian and Peter Leskow of Edmonton, Donna and Jim Powell of Cochrane, Gloria and Dave Powell of Banff, Sonia Myers of Cranbrook and Mike Machuk of Calgary. Her legacy was her thirty-five grandchildren, and thirty-seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Ann. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1991, a daughter Adeline in 1992, and a son Laverne in 1996. In living memory of Mary Ramchuk a Memorial Service will be held on September 14, 1997 and 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).
TANNAS - Theodore (Ted). It is with great sorrow that the family announce the passing of Ted Tannas, beloved husband, father and grandfather, on November 3, 1997 at the age of 77 years. Ted was born at Torquay, Saskatchewan on June 21, 1920 and has resided in High River since 1951. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of forty-eight years, Audrey Tannas, of High River; his daughters, Judy (Dwight) Borger, Okotoks, Deborah (Michael) Melnyk, Calgary; his sons, Doug (Shannon) Tannas and Lloyd (Lori) Tannas, all of High River; and six grandchildren, Toby and Graydon Tannas, Gunnar and Dustin Tannas, Spencer and Samantha Melnyk. He is also survived by his sisters, Thelma (Rae) Lunn, High River, Lorraine Kimmett, Canmore, and Evelyn (Don) Askew, Victoria; his brother Don (Lily) Tannas, Water Valley; sister-in-law Eunice Tannas, Marwayne; and many nieces and nephews. Ted was predeceased by his parents, Gunnar in 1963, Anna in 1988 and his brothers, Alfred in 1996, Carl in 1986 and Oscar in 1995. Funeral Services will be held at the High River United Church on Thursday, November 6, at 2:00 p.m., the Rev. Susan Lukey officiating. Interment will follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace, Calgary. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the High River Hospital Foundation, 560 - 9 Avenue West, High River, T1V 1B3. SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME LTD. Directors (11/6/1997).
NICHOLLS - Mr. Joseph Henry Nicholls, passed away at the Rosefield Center, Innisfail on November 25, 1 997 at the age of 90 years. Joe was born in Blackpool, Lancashire, England and immigrated to Canada at the age of 21. Joe spent most of his life in the Carseland area before retiring. He was an avid fisherman and spent many hours tramping the banks of the Bow River. He was a charter member of the Carseland Lions Club. After retiring from the county of Wheatland, Joe spent a @'few years' on Vancouver Island before returning to Strathmore, AB. Joe is survived by five sons, Allan (Francis) of Grand Cache, Danny (Lucy) of Vernon, B.C., Rodney (Delores) of Vernon, B.C.; two daughters, Wilda Wenstrom of Calgary, Glenda (Dale) Severtson of Spruce View, AB. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Joe was predeceased by his loving wife Esther Lillian in 1976. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to starts, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7 or the Innisfail Rosefield Centre, 5023 - 42 Street, Innisfail, AB T4G 1A9. A Memorial Service for the late Joseph Henry Nicholls will be held at the Carseland Community Centre, Carseland, AB on Friday, November 28, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to METCALF FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4200 - 49 Avenue, Innisfail, AB T4G 1M6. (11/27/1997).
RACICOT - Beatrice (Bea) Racicot (nee Swett) of Calgary, passed away at the Intercare Chinook Care Centre on Tuesday, December 23, 1997 at the age of 86 years. Bea was born on March 5, 1911 in Shefford County, Quebec. She has resided in Calgary since 1975. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mindy and Sherman Talbot of Brampton, ON; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Nancy Racicot of Cochrane, Neil and Violeta Racicot of Calgary; three grandchildren, Catherine and Mark Gellatly, Todd Racicot, and Jan and Lyle Huska; and a great-grandson Tyler Neil Gellatly. Bea was predeceased by her husband George in 1960. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS and HOLLOWAY'S "Crowfoot Chapel" (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Friday, December 26, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. the Right Rev. Douglas A. Ford officiating. In living memory of Bea Racicot, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS and HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. (12/24/1997).
NEFF - Ralph Joseph. With deep sadness the family and friends mourn the loss of Ralph. Born at Fertile, Saskatchewan on November 9, 1916. Passed away June 27, 1997 at the age of 80 years. Ralph is survived by his loving wife Anne Rita of Rockyford, Alberta; and four daughters, Valerie (Keith) Bancroft and grandsons, Morgan and Adam of Stony Plain; Marilyn (Bernard) Burke of Ponoka and grandsons, Troy, Kevin and Vincent; Dorothy Jaeger and granddaughters, Cindy and Lisa, and great-grandson Jesse, all of Calgary; Marie (Walter) Browarny and granddaughter Shannon, and grandson Allan, also of Calgary. Ralph is also survived by a sister Helen Beaudoin of White Rock, B.C.; a brother Roy (Daisy) of Chilliwack, B.C.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ralph was predeceased by a son Mervin in 1959, his father Clarence Neff in 1980, his mother Irene Neff in 1991, brothers, Elmer in 1983, Earl in 1986, Wilfred in 1988, and Clifford in 1927, also his sisters, Doris in 1973, and Mabel in 1994. Ralph farmed in the Fertile district of Saskatchewan for many years. Ralph and Anne moved to Rockyford in August of 1954. Ralph did custom combining and in that capacity, met many people over a period of years. He also drove a school bus and worked in the hotel. He was employed by the County of Wheatland at the time of his unfortunate accident in 1979. He will be sadly missed by the many left behind who loved him in life and those whose lives he touched. We each have so many memories of our own relationships with Ralph, of our times together, of our experiences we shared. Relatives and friends wishing to pay their respects may do so at WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME, Strathmore, on Sunday, June 29, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Prayer Service Sunday, June 29, 1997 at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Rockyford at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 30, 1997 at St. Rita's Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment, St. Rita's Cemetery. If desired, memorial tributes may be made directly to the donor's choice or the Palliative Care Unit at Strathmore Hospital. "Your life was special, so very rare When we needed you, You were always there. Never selfish, always kind, Treasured memories you left behind. You shared our lives, happiness and tears. Thank you for the wonderful years." WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. (6/28/1997).
NAWATA - Mrs. Nancy Mutsuko Nawata, beloved wife of Mr. Tom Nawata of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on Monday, October 20, 1997 at the age of 66 years. Nancy was born March 3, 1931 on Mayne Island, B.C. and moved to southern Alberta in 1942. She later moved to Calgary where she married Tom in 1956. Nancy worked for the Energy Resources Conservation Board for over thirty years. She was an active member of the Japanese-Canadian Community and the Calgary Japanese Seniors Group. Besides her loving husband, Nancy is also survived by a son Dean and his wife Jane of Vancouver; a daughter Michele of Calgary; and a grandson Kaelam of Vancouver. She is also survived by a brother Min Kadonaga and his wife Ada of Lethbridge; two sisters, Miya and her husband Matsu Sakon of Surrey, B.C., Peggy and her husband Hep Kitagawa of New Westminster, B.C.; and two sisters-in-law, Grace Kadonaga of Richmond, B.C., and Marian Nelson of Blairmore, Alberta. She was predeceased by her parents, Toru and Some Kadonaga, two brothers, Jack and George Kadonaga. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Thursday, October 23, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. R.H.G. Rodgers of St. Barnabas' Anglican Church officiating. In living memory of Nancy Nawata, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (10/22/1997).
