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MILLER - James (Jim), beloved husband of Henriette of Calgary, passed away at Rosedale Hospice on November 13, 1997 at the age of 69 years. Jim was an instructor in Culinary Arts at SAIT for twenty-two years. Henriette extends her heartfelt thanks to Home Care nurse Pam Brown and special thanks to the staff and volunteers of the Rosedale Hospice for the loving care and attention given to Jim during his lengthy battle with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on November 18, 1997 at Eglise Ste. Famille Church, 1719 - 5 Street S.W. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rosedale Hospice, 920 - 7A Street N.W., T2M 3J3. JACQUES FUNERAL HOME in care of arrangements (11/14/1997).
SKARUPA - Mrs. Rose Mary Skarupa, of Calgary, passed away suddenly at the Foothills Hospital on November 23, 1997, at the age of 81 years. Rose was born and raised in Calgary, attending both King George Elementary School and Crescent Heights High School. She was very devoted to her family and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Rose was also active with her church and a lifetime member of the Catholic Women's League. Rose is the loving mother and friend of a daughter Marg Skelton of Calgary; two grandchildren, Sean, Craig and his wife Janice; two great-grandchildren, Lindsay and Michael. She is also survived by a sister Amelia Podgurny of Edmonton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Rose was predeceased by her husband Harry in 1966. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North) today, November 27, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (610 - 2 Avenue N.E.) on Friday, November 28, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. John C.K. Mak, Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Cerebral Palsy Association, 106, 5920 Macleod Trail South, Calgary, Alberta T2H 2G4 or a charity of their choice. In living memory of Rose Skarupa, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells", 2730 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (11/27/1997).
SMITH - Darcy Lee Smith, of Okotoks, born June 28, 1962 at High River, passed away at the High River Hospital on November 7, 1997. Darcy leaves to mourn his loving wife Maureen, son Jordan and daughter Tori-Lee. He was the eldest son of Ray Smith and Iris Smith and brother to Kim (Richard), Dan (Juanita) and Shaun (Annette). He was a favourite uncle to Tyler, Christie, Kieshia and Erin. He also leaves to mourn his mother-in-law Agnes Peters and her family; and grandmother Dorothy Lawrence of Black Diamond. He will be lovingly remembered by his long time and closest friends, Paul Poulin, James Percival and Bev Jerrett. Darcy was predeceased by his grandfather Douglas Lawrence and grandparents, Jack and Hazel Taylor (Hemus). He will be greatly missed by all who knew him as the loving and caring friend who always had good things to say to everyone. His greatest pride was the fact that he was a Captain with the Okotoks Volunteer Fire Department. Darcy was educated in Okotoks and worked as a cook and baker at several Okotoks locations, most recently under Don Gilbert as assistant manager at the I.G.A. bakery. Don and his employees became good friends and supporters of his family during his courageous struggle with his illness. Darcy will be missed by his many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held at SNODGRASS Funeral Chapel, 200 Woodgate Road, Okotoks, on Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Fr. Paul Orritt officiating. If desired, memorial tributes may be made to the Okotoks Fire Fighters Association, c/o Deputy Chief Rob Mackenzie, Box 608, Okotoks, AB T0L 1T0. SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME (Okotoks) LTD. (11/9/1997).
MISLAN - Mrs. Agnes Clara Mislan of Red Deer, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, on Thursday, June 5, 1997 at the age of 74 years. Agnes was born on March 10, 1923 at Gallahad, Alberta. She attended high school in Forestburg, and completed a business/accounting program at Camrose. On April 17, 1948, Agnes married Andrew Mislan and together they raised a family of four children. In Calgary, Agnes was president of the Catholic Women's League, district commissioner for the Girl Guides, active with the John Howard Society and still found time to help others. In Red Deer she volunteered at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, Life Line and fund raising programs, as well as a volunteer with the Royal Canadian Legion and Catholic Women's League. Agnes lived her life by the rules taught by her family and the Roman Catholic Church, and lived in absolute regard for family values. She is survived by her loving children, Garry and his wife Eileen of Breckenridge, Minnesota, Dawna and her husband Bud of Red Deer, Kenneth and his wife Marie of Calgary, and Daniel and his wife Margaret of Calgary; her nine grandchildren, Lorin, Jamie, Ryan, Briana, Teresa, Paul, Laura, Michael and Christopher; two sisters, Margaret Perry of Okotoks and Marian (Lionel) Summer of Heisler; and two brothers, Alfred (Kathleen) Prehn and Joseph (Shirley) Prehn, all of Forestburg, AB. As well as her parents, Emil and Mary Prehn, Agnes was predeceased by her husband Andrew, brother Edward and brother-in-law Joseph Perry. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayer Services at the EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL, Red Deer, on Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Avenue, Red Deer, on Monday, June 9, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend G. Seifert, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Queen's Park Cemetery, Calgary at 3:30 p.m. If desired, memorial tributes may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Avenue, Red Deer. Arrangements in care of EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS, 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. (6/7/1997).
MITCHELL - Mr. Francis Carvel Mitchell, beloved husband of Anne of Calgary, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 1997 at the age of 63 years. Francis was born on October 18, 1934 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. He moved to Alberta and resided in Strathmore until moving to Calgary in 1978. Francis was a self-employed plumber until he found a "home" at S.A.I.T. working in Campus Operations. He enjoyed instructing new apprentices. Francis loved dirtbiking, camping, touring, boating, water-skiing and golfing. He was a kind, loving, selfless person who always put others before himself and he will be dearly missed. He is survived by two daughters, Tracy and Wendy; five grandchildren, Lindsay, Tyler, Stephanie, Jeff and Sean. He is also survived by a brother Ernest Mitchell and his family of Nova Scotia; a sister Jennie Mitchell of Ontario; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Roland and Hilda Mae and his brother Ralph (Mitch) Mitchell in 1996. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 114, 1212 - 1 Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 0G8. In living memory of Francis Mitchell, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (12/5/1997).
MITTELSTADT - Adele Mittelstadt of Calgary, passed away on December 27, 1997 at the age of 87 years. She is survived by her sons, Harry (Christa) of Nelson, B.C., Heinz (Brigitte) of Seattle, WA, Horst (Anna) of San Mateo, CA, and Bruno (Sharon) of Calgary; fifteen grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Adele was predeceased by her husband Robert Mittelstadt in 1995, and a grandson Hardy Mittelstadt. Funeral Service at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 66 - 7 Street N.E. on Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery. PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE, Directors. (12/29/1997).
NAGLE - Mr. Stephen Dean Nagle of Calgary, passed away on December 26, 1997 at the age of 42 years. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. "Golden Rule Member". (12/31/1997).
NARGANG - Hilda Anne Nargang, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at Foothills Hospital on Monday, October 20, 1997 at the age of 91 years. Hilda was born in Ontario in 1905 and lived in Glidden and Kindersley, Saskatchewan until moving to Calgary in 1960. She is lovingly remembered by her family, Joan Kelm, Cheryle, Murray (June), Blair (Tina), and Yvonne (Per) and families; Carol Olson, Greg (Elaine), Clark (Kathy), Marleea (Bob), and Marilyn (Cam) and families; and Shirley and John Johnston, Doug (Darlene), Terri (Dale), Karen, and Kim (Dale) and families. She was very proud of her twenty-one "greats" with two on the way; as well as several nieces and nephews. Hilda was predeceased by her husband Victor in 1977, her son Clinton in 1979, and by sisters, Helen, Sybil and Vera, and brother Allan. A Memorial Service will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from North Hill Shopping Centre), on Friday, October 24, 1997 at 3:00 p.m., Pastor Greg Olson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of one's choice or Children's Hospital would be much appreciated. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". (10/22/1997).
