Calgary Herald from Calgary, Alberta, Canada • 35

REMEMBERING Calgary Herald Saturday September 10, 2005 H17 How will you remember them? To advertise call 235-7326 Fax: 235-8647 www.calgaryherald.com or remembering.canada.com Deaths 860 Deaths 860 Births 871 NFW Remember them and keep them in your SWORDER-Bernard (Ben) 1929-2005 Surrounded by his loving family, Ben Sworder passed away peacefully and with dignity at his home in Brentwood Bay, B.C., on September 6. Ben was born March 20, 1929 in Regina, Saskatchewan. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1951 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Ben's dedication and commitment progressed a highly successful career during which he held senior positions with leading engineering and construction firms. For many years, Ben was an active member of the Calgary Construction Association and also devoted his time and guidance to numerous volunteer initiatives in both Calgary and then Victoria.

Ben had a love for the west coast and most enjoyed spending time with family at their property on Cortez Island or on his boat sightseeing and fishing with his children and grandchildren. Ben was a gentle man who was always willing to give. He gave so much support, laughter and love to his family and he will be dearly missed. Ben is survived by his loving wife Margaret of over fifty years; and his daughters, Dawn (Bruce) Bauman, Kim Samson, Gail (Randy) Stuart, Joanne (Dave) Temple; his son Brad Sworder; his brother John Sworder; and ten adoring grandchildren. Ben was predeceased by his daughter Linda Sworder.

The family wishes to extend their appreciation to their many friends, Reverend Michael Hemming, Dr. Davidson, Dr. Weinermann, Nurse Sue Christianson and all the home care and palliative care staff for their compassion and support. A Memorial Service will be held on September 17, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at St.

David by the Sea Anglican Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Fund or the Victoria Hospice Fund. RUTHERFORD Mary "Gladys" (nee Moffat) Gladys Rutherford passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 in Calgary. Gladys' husband John (Jack) Bow Rutherford predeceased her in 1968 as did her granddaughter Barbara (Rutherford) Rothlisberger, in 1999. She is survived by her son John and his wife Muguette; as well as her daughter Dorothy and her husband John Russell.

She has four grandchildren, Michael (and wife Rose) Rutherford and Peter (and wife Charlotte) Russell, Deanna Russell and Timothy Russell. She also has four greatgrandchildren, Barbara's daughter, Zoe Rothlisberger, Sophia and Sean Rutherford (children of Michael and Rose), and Timothy's son Christopher. Gladys was extremely proud to be a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan and instilled in her children the importance of education. Accordingly, she greatly enjoyed her work at the Canadian Teachers' Federation where she established an overseas exchange program for Canadian teachers, concentrating on underdeveloped countries in Africa and the Caribbean. After retirement, she worked part-time at the Overseas Book Centre, where she continued to promote education in underdeveloped countries through the donation of used textbooks.

Gladys traveled extensively, both with her husband and children, and on her own after her husband died, visiting every continent more than once. She also loved driving and drove from Ontario to Florida in the fall returning in the spring by herself, many times over fifteen years or more. Gladys had a wonderful sense of humour and enjoyed staying abreast of current events and politics all her life. She was a keen bridge player and was happy to have a good serious game at any time. As a young girl, she played tennis and keenly followed the professional players in her retirement years.

A Private Family Service will be held at a later date in Ottawa where she will be buried beside her husband. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Gladys' memory, directly to the University of Saskatchewan Development (www.usask.caadvancement) or to the charity of the donor's choice. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living A memory of Gladys Rutherford, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by j. MclNNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W.

Telephone: 403-248200. Share your good news online and in print. Place an announcement in The Calgary Herald and view it on celebrating.com for 3 months! Call 403-235-7168 to place your ad and list on celebrating.com today! SUNMYS IT AIL UNFOLDS HERE Hilliitr lih I Jury Kcryt jnnri-l mi fim htmiNkiMi by plating an In Memoriam Announcement in the Calgary Herald GRASSER Greg Albert 'Not a day goes by without thinking qf ypa mischievous laugh and loving Hugs. The la; the way your worked, were wf a (vol. 'an.

Three years havens 'n is cjjj-. oroken. We Love you foiJBfy, Jimmy, Albert and Steven. Si', SAMPLE AD M8.84 GST SMITH JAMES In loving memory of Jim April 13, 1956-June 10. If ar Ui fiMieV.

"hi vjt6stay. i T.v-siWyou sleeping, V. peaceful, free from pain. We could not wish you back, To sutler that again." Forever we wiH hold the memory of you in our hearts. Love you always and miss you your loving family SAMPLE AD JONES Evelyn January 18, 1921 -June 28, 2003 "God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not to be, So He closed His arms around you, And He whispered 'Come to You do not deserve what you went hVh, And so He gave you rest God's garden via fr i.

i We watch vt away, Our hearva were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay. But when we saw you sleeping, So peacefully from pain, We could not wish you back, To suffer that again. If you had spoken before you died, These are the words you would have replied, Weep not for me, but courage take, And love one another for my sake." We love you and miss you Your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren SAMPLE AD 1 86.88 Ids GST Call for more information 235-0511 email us at: dassifiedthe herald.canwest.com Help for grieving teens? For no obligation answers, go to mcinnisandholloway.com MClNNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES SPECIAL Every Sunday in the Calgary Herald recalls your special moments-birthdays, marriages, anniversaries, engagements, milestones and other memorable events last forever. For information on how to place your ad call 235-7168 IT ALL UNFOLDS HERE I www.remembering.canada.com A message to the families with obituary notices PRINTER FRIENDLY: all notices are appearing online on remembering.canada.com where Guest Book Condolence messages are received. RETRIEVE YOUR MESSAGES: once you've entered the Guest Book for your loved one, click on "Receive e-mail updates" in the right margin.

Add your e-mail address and your first name to receive all condolence messages sent to your Guest Book automatically each day. Call (403) 235-7326 IT ALL UNFOLDS HERE In Memoriam KIRCK-ANNA September 10, 191 3 May 4, 2005 Today we will celebrate this special day in your honor. We miss you every day. You're not forgotten, mother, dear, Nor ever shall you be; As long as life and memory last We shall remember thee. Love John, Christine, Sherrie, Dan, Justin, Alexa, Tianna, Lise, Curtis, Jake Olivia.

Coming Events Topic: New Photoshop CS2 Highlights -post production tips and tricks Who: Dave Montizambert When: Sat. Sept. 17, 2005 Time: 7 pm-10 pm Where: Capri Hotel Conference Center 331O-50thAve. Red Deer. Free Admission details: 604-687-7770 www.softwarecinema.com 4 CALGARY SINGLES CLUB Next dance is FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16th.

With Sierra. At Varsity Community Hall. 274-8330. 2.6980 GREATER FOREST LAWN SENIORS DANCE 3425-26 AVENUE S.E. Band: TRUE COUNTRY1 Saturday, Sept 10.

Doors Open: 6:30. Dance: 7:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome! MINUS ONE SINGLES DANCE Sat. September 10, The Scandinavian Cultural Centre, 739 20th Ave N.W. from 8:30 am (midnight).

Band: Hans Lauren. Phone: 248-2528 (24 hrs) 215533 DANCE SATURDAY, Sept 10 at 8:00 p.m. at Confederation Park Senior Centre. 221 2 -1 3 STREET N.W. Music by The Polka Dots' 1 182506 SINGLES FALL FLING DINNER DANCE, Saturday September 24 Band Advance tickets.

SOUL MATES 245-1 952 Cards of Thanks 867 THE VICENTE FAMILY would like to, with sincerest gratitude and appreciation, thank everyone for their generosity and support on John's passing. We are just overwhelmed and grateful to everyone who sent an overabundance of cards, flowers, phone calls and emails. Too numerous to thank individually! To the High River Fire Department and Rescue and Foothills Regional EMS. To Dr. Powel, Dr.

Spackman, Dr. Gorsche and to Mamie Ball and all the nurses in emergency. The generosity and support of our neighbours and friends. For all the food that came to the house. Many thanks to the CWL on such a great job at the reception; we know you worked very hard.

To Father Steve Smith and Deacon Larry Driver. Thank you to Marg and everyone at Snodgrass Funeral Home. Thank you to SL Frances de Sales choir. Thank you soloist Shelley McCallum. Thank you to the Portuguese community in Calgary for all the flowers and cards, and the support you gave to Eduardo and Zulmira and ourselves.

And last but not least our great close family, we could not have done it without you. God bless all of you! Prayer Corner weddings' engagements anniversaries births birthdays graduations special occasions SELLMER Ralf 1942-2005 With profound sadness the family of Ralf Sellmer announces his passing on Sunday, September 4, 2005. Ralf is survived by his loving wife Yvonne; his children, Rory (Anne), Natalie (Damon), and Nicholas; and adored grandson Cole Sellmer. Ralf was born on September 13, 1942 to Irene and Heinrich Sellmer (deceased) of Preetz, Germany. He is survived in Germany by his sister Doris (Hans); brothers, Wulff (Brigitte) and Uwe (Hildegard); in Ireland by his in-laws, Tom (Blanche), Gregory (Yvonne), Valerie (Pat), Geraldine (David), Hugh (Joan); in the United States, Marjorie (Jack), Brenda (Oliver), Miriam (Brian); and the most wonderful nieces and nephews.

Raff will be remembered by family and friends enjoying good wine, whiskey, music, and art. Ralf was an avid outdoors man; he loved running in Fish Creek with his black Labrador, biking, hiking around the world, kayaking and skiing with the family. Ralf started his career in international shipping and freight forwarding in Germany. Upon completion of his training, he lived in Sweden, then moved to Ireland where he met and fell in love with Yvonne. They started a wonderful life together in Tehran for seven years, then Montreal, Frankfurt, Dublin, and finally settling with their children in Calgary.

Raff worked with a Swiss shipping company for twenty-eight years, traveling extensively throughout the world, winning the loyalty and respect of his colleagues and clients. In 1998, Ralf started Sellmer International Consulting, which grew into a very successful company in the project and logistic field. We sincerely thank everyone who looked after Ralf during his battle with pancreatic cancer. To Rosedale Hospice, thank you for the peace Ralf enjoyed in his last days. To our palliative homecare nurse, Sue Pearse, to our oncology nurses at Tom Baker, especially Wendy and Ctiarlene, thank you.

We would also like to thank Dr. Jose Periera for his guidance and a special thank you to Dr. Scot Dowden, whose encouragement and care kept Ralf's spirits strong for the past sixteen months. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Ralf's name to the Rosedale Hospice, No. 900, 833 4 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 3T5 Telephone: 403-2634525).

Funeral Services will be held at MclNNIS HOLLOWAY'S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) today, September 10, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. A memorial bench in Ralf's name will be placed A at Glenmore Reservoir. May he rest in peace. In living memory of Ralf Sellmer, a jl tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by MclNNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W.

Telephone: 403-2438200. 296631 SHUPE-Michael Roger Michael Roger Shupe passed away suddenly on September 6, 2005 at the age of 42 years. Michael will be sadly missed by his mother Martha; brothers, Don (Isabel), and Robert; sisters, Carol and Irene (Mark Doell). He is also survived by nephew Steve; and nieces, Sarah and Theresa; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Donald and brother Bill.

Mike was born in Edmonton, the sixth child of Martha and Donald Shupe. Mike graduated from James Fowler High School and S.A.I.T. Mike was employed in the airline industry for nearly twenty years and was highly regarded throughout the industry. Mike's hobbies included fishing, golfing and camping with his friends. He was always eager to help others and was a wonderful and loving son, brother and friend.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Visitation at FOSTER GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220-4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Sunday, September 11, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Foster's Garden Chapel, 3220 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bud Talbert of Foundation Baptist officiating. Interment will follow at Carstairs Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made directly to The Salvation Army Hurricane Relief Fund, PO Box 630243, Baltimore, MD 212630243. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888. Honoured Provider of SZ Dienitv Memorial www.fostersgardenchapel.com In Memoriam Verse selection sheets are Available FREE By Calling Herald Classified 235-0511 When we come into this world, we cry and everyone else rejoices.

When we leave this world, everyone else cries hut we rejoice. Unknown 1.1 jitaito ''Vf- THANK YOU ST.JUDE For prayers answered. -TM.