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CALGARY HERALD Saturday, May 27, 2006 REMEMBERING TO PLACE AN OBITUARY OR IN MEMORIAM remembering.ca CALL 235-7326 OR FAX 235-8647 Stories, pictures and tributes to life. COM OR REMEMBERING. CA Deaths 860 Deaths 860 Deaths 860 DeGRAVE Rene Leon August 26, 1926 May 25, 2006 Rene DeGrave, beloved husband of Pat, passed away in Calgary on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at the age of 79. years. Rene was born in Winnipeg and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1944 to 1970.

After his retirement he and Pat settled back in Winnipeg where Rene worked for and was heavily involved with the Holy Cross Church. Once permanent retirement came, he and Pat spent many years as snow birds in Palm Springs, California which they considered their second home. Rene and Pat relocated to Calgary in 2003 to be close to their daughters and their families. Rene will be remembered as a quiet, loving man who always put family first. He loved golfing, football, curling, doing crosswords, playing cards and reading, Besides his loving wife Pat, he leaves behind his daughters, LouiseMarie Eagar (Bruce) and Marina Nagribianko (Don); his granddaughter Lori Piercy (Rich) and great- grandson Michael; and his sister Laura DeGrave of Vancouver.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 541 Silver Grove Drive N.W., Calgary, Alberta on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart Stroke Foundation of Alberta, No. 200, 119 14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB. T2N 126 or to The Parkinson's Society of Southern Alberta, No.

102, 5636 Burbank Crescent S.E., Calgary, AB. T2H 1Z6. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM. Telephone: 297-0888. Honoured Provider of Dignity www.fostersgardenchapel.com Memorial Dignity -098582 ELDRED Gloria Margaret (nee Reieirson) A Memorial to celebrate Gloria's life will be held May 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.

at Northminster United Church, 3311 Centre Street North (corner of 32 Avenue and Centre Street North). Following the short Service, a light lunch will be served. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Association for Community Living, 1153 Greenwood Street, Campbell River, BC V9W 3C5. -140212 GODLONTON Grace Evangeline (nee Burton) Grace Evangeline (nee Burton) Godlonton of Golden Hills Lodge, Three Hills passed away on May 25, 2006 at the age of 91 years from a traumatic head injury sustained in a tragic fall on the front stairs of her residence Wednesday, May 24, 2006. Grace was born at Cairn, Alberta on the 14th day of September, 1914 and resided most of her life in Calgary.

Her happiest years were spent at her farm with her horses at Linden where she lived from 1977. Grace was an avid horsewoman and seamstress. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and was affectionately referred to as She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Grace was predeceased by her husband Cecil of sixty-five years in August 2001 and her son David in January 1998. She is survived by her loving family, son Ed (Lorna) Godlonton of Leslieville; grandchildren, Clinton (Kim) Godlonton of Red Deer, Lisa (Chad) David of Calgary, Dan (Denise) Godlonton of Chilliwack, Christine Godlonton presently in Queensland, Australia; daughter Carolyn Scott of Swalwell; grandchildren, Taralee (Wade) Gall of Three Hills; five great Jordan, Sydney, Christina, Tate and Kaylen; sister Alice Forster of Calgary; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services to celebrate her energetic, spirited life will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. in the Swalwell Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, please forward donations in honour of her devotion to horses and her belief in their therapeutic value to: Between Friends Club, Disabled Children's Horse Program, 304, 501 18 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB, T2S 0C7. As a tribute to Grace Godlonton, a tree will be planted in the Heartland Tree Memorial Park, Olds. HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD.

Olds entrusted with arrangements. Telephone: 403-507-8610. -100534 GUILER Arlana Jean 1966 2006 Arlana Jean Guiler, beloved wife of Randy Winczura of Calgary, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at the age of 39 years. Arlana came to Calgary in 1990 to work for CBC Newsworld, where she also met Randy. She later became employed as a web editor with the city of Calgary.

Arlana was a very creative person who enjoyed scrapbooking, website design and music. She played clarinet with the Westwinds Music Society for several years and was taking violin lessons. During her time spent at home with her illness, she continued to take courses by correspondence from the University of Athabasca towards her degree. Arlana is survived by her parents, Tim and Sharon Guiler of Canmore, AB; sister and brother-in-law, Vona Guiler and Phil Veldhuis of Winnipeg, MB; and brother Derek Guiler of Montreal, QC. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Timmy, Jayna, Lyndsey and Brandon; great-nephew Andrew; and her loving dog Shadow.

Celebration of Arlana's Life will be held at McINNIS HOLLOWAY'S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Monday, May 29, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Arlana Guiler, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: 403-243-8200. -092325 HENDRY Joyce Joyce Doreen Hendry, of Calgary, died peacefully at the Rockyview General Hospital on May 24, 2006 at the age of 76 years.

Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her brother John of Pender Island, BC, sister Joan (Grant) Norman of Greenwood, IN, and brother Alex (Barb) Hendry of Halifax NS. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Sandy (Angela) Hendry, Brenda (Mike) Lajeunesse, Stuart (Holly) Hendry, Karen Flanigan, Heather (Jeff) Dixson, Lori (Kevin) Destrampe, Tammy Sykes, goddaughter Tracey (Kevin) Donohue, Derek Hendry; several great nieces and nephews; and numerous friends and acquaintances. Joyce was predeceased by her father John in 1984 and mother Pansy in 1989. The immediate family wishes to thank Dr. T.

Hulme and his team in the Intensive Care Unit at the Rockyview General Hospital. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE, 12700 Macleod Trail South, Calgary on Friday, May 26, 2006 between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at St.

John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 1423 8 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association: No. 105 7500 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2H OL9 or to the Calgary Health Trust (Rockyview Hospital Intensive Care Unit): 7007 14 Street S.W., Calgary, AB, T2V 1P9.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com. SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE CREMATORIUM 12700 Macleod Trail South, Calgary Telephone: 403-297-0711. Dignity Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial www.mem.com -074018 Deaths 860 MILLER Lydia Gail (Oelke, Remillard) Lydia Gail Miller of Calgary went to dwell with her Father in Heaven May 22, 2006 while in the Carewest Sarcee Hospice to end a remarkably courageous lengthy battle with cancer. Lydia joins her father Ewald Oelke and brother Jimmy Saunders who passed before her. Efforts of the dedicated staff at Unit 47 of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, and the Carewest Sarcee Hospice to extend her life with the maximum possible quality are greatly appreciated.

Lydia was born April 27, 1953 in Kenora, Ontario. She lived much of her earlier life in Winnipeg, Manitoba, before moving to Calgary in 1979. Lydia greatly enjoyed nature and animals. She always had a collection of cats, dogs, and at times horses, that were considered part of the family. Lydia was a Member of the Fifth Ward of the Calgary Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and held positions in the Primary children's organization, Young Women's organization, and on the meetinghouse library staff.

Lydia returned to school as a mature student to upgrade high school, then complete five years of diverse coursework at Mount Royal College, SAIT, and the University of Calgary. One of Lydia's proud moments was participating as a Torch Bearer for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. She also participated in the 1998 Ten-Year Anniversary run held in Calgary. Lydia was a good friend to many people she was able to meet throughout her life, and went out of her way to help those she met in whatever ways were needed. She is survived by her mother Irene Towarnicki of Calgary; sisters, Pamela Oelke of Winnipeg and Linda Krall of Calgary; sons, Raymond Remillard and Pierre Remillard of Winnipeg; daughter Tonya (Remillard) Phillips (and Jason) of Draper, Utah; grandchildren, Ashley, Preston, Brady, Raeton, and Elwood; nieces, Crystal, Kelly, Jennifer, Ashley, Heather, Shawn and Candice; Tammy and Dee; and her husband Karl Miller.

Funeral Services will be held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints (2021 -17 Avenue S.W.) on Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Bishop Daryl L. Frank conducting. Relatives and friends are invited to view with the family prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lydia Gail Miller's name can be sent to Calgary Health Trust Unit 47, FMC or Calgary Health Trust, Carewest Sarcee, 10101 Southport Road SW, Calgary, AB T2W 3N2. Arrangements entrusted to PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone: 235-3602. OXENDALE Marjorie Elizabeth April 9, 1914 May 23, 2006 092481 PERRY Shawn Shawn Perry of Calgary, Alberta passed away on May 25, 2006 at the age of 48 years. Condolences may www.commemorativeservices.ca.

be forwarded through Cremation and arrangements in care of COMMMEORATIVE SERVICES FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Telephone: 265-1199. Our mother did not go gently into the night. She burned and raved at the close of her day. She raged against the dying of the light.

She is now finally resting in her true home. She died as she had lived, with dignity and determination. Although she was severely incapacitated with dementia for the last few years, she hung on, powerfully. As a youngster, Marjorie attended the Madames of the Sacred Heart Convent, in Vancouver, and she graduated with a degree in fine arts from Marylhurst College in Oregon. At the beginning of the Second World War, Marjorie joined the air force, where she began driving army transport trucks.

Marjorie went on to attain the rank of Flight Sergeant, teaching aircraft recognition to many recruits. It was there that she met her future husband Bill. Marjorie had a life long interest in drama, ballet, art, music and world events. As our father used to say, 'she loved nothing better than to win an Marjorie is survived by her daughters, Joan Barnet, Mary Spensley (Doug), Patricia Oxendale, Eileen Oxendale, and her son Mackin Oxendale. She is also survived by her granddaughter Amie Furneaux, and her great-granddaughter Sabina, as well as numerous nephews and nieces, in particular her god-son and nephew, Wilson Markle.

Marjorie is predeceased by her husband Bill; brother Bill Mackin; sisters, Dorothy Markle and Josephine Abernethy; and parents, Henry and Mary Mackin. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1307 14 Street S.W.) on Monday, May 29, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Edmund Vargas, Presider. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the loving and caring staff of the Bethany Care Society, as well as Bayshore Home Health. In living memory of Marjorie Oxendale a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: 403-243-8200. -099749 POUNDER Douglas (Doug) Allan 1919 2006 Douglas (Doug) Allan Pounder, beloved partner in life to Pierre Cherifi of Calgary, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at the age of 86 years. Doug in Calgary since 1959.

He was employed by Chevron Oil for many years, until his retirement in 1984. Besides his partner Pierre, Doug is survived by five nieces and a nephew, Patricia Moore, Kathryn Perkins, Linda Massie, Judy Urbanski, Margaret Fleisher, and Robert Pounder. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 4N2 (Telephone 403-521-3433). In living memory of Doug Pounder, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W.

Telephone: 403-243-8200. -094142 ROSS- Helen (Nell) Nell passed away at the Didsbury Hospital on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at the age of 95 years. She was born in Inverness, Scotland on January 14, 1911. Nell was predeceased by her husband, Mike in 2003. She is survived by her son Robert (Alma); her two grandsons, Ian (Alison) and Richard (Linda); and her two greatgrandchildren, Miranda and J.T.

Nell was a gentle, caring lady; family was very important to her and she especially loved children and pets. The family would like to thank the staff at the Aspen Ridge Lodge and the Didsbury Health Care Centre for the excellent care and compassion shown to Nell. A Memorial Service will be held at the Crossfield United Church, 1005 Ross Street, Crossfield, AB on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes be made to the Rockyview Seniors Lodge, Box 159, Crossfield, AB, TOM OSO. PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, 7016 Farrell Road S.E.

Telephone: 216-5111 -063520 Deaths 860 The Calgary Herald notes the following deaths in today's paper. New notices are marked by (Notices may not appear alphabetically due to space requirements.) Boguslawski Miller Oxendale Guiler Hendry Spear Jager Stayk Krol Zsitvay 212508 BOGUSLAWSKI Stanley V. April 19, 1922 May 19, 2006 Stanley V. (Stanislaw Boguslawski, beloved husband of Danuta Boguslawski, passed away at his home in Calgary, AB, on Friday, May 19, 2006 at the age of 84 years. Stanley was born in Wolkowysk, Poland, served in the underground army (AK) under the pseudonym later joined the army and graduated from the Polish Army Artillery Officers School (1945).

After the war he completed his studies in Poland achieving the titles of Engineer of Agriculture and Master of Agritechnical Sciences (1953). He became a Canadian Citizen in 1971 working in both Alberta and Ontario until his retirement. In Calgary he was Past-President of the Propagation of Polish Culture Society. Stanley will be remembered as a man who loved the great outdoors, fishing, hunting, and horses. He also loved to tell stories and had a phenomenal sense of humour.

Stanley also had a great love for his country of birth, Poland as well as his adopted country, Canada. Besides his loving wife Danuta, he leaves behind his beloved children, Michal Boguslawski of Mississauga, ON, Maria Komierowski and her family in Sweden, Krystyna Arnander and her family in Sweden; his brother Roman and his family in Poland; and his stepson Marek Menczyk and his family in Calgary. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Polish Catholic Church (2111 Uxbridge Drive N.W.) on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Stanley Boguslawski, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E.

Telephone: 403-256-9575. -092290 BURGESS Margaret Jeanette (nee MacLeod) February 20, 1920 May 10, 2006 Margaret lived a rich, full and engaged life right up until she died peacefully in her sleep at the great old age of 1 86. A fiercely independent spirit, Margaret is adored and deeply missed by her family and friends of all ages from across Canada. The first of seven children born to Colonel Allan and Florence MacLeod of Hartsville, PEI, Margaret moved away in her mid-twenties but considered herself an "Islander' all her life. Following her graduation from Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown, Margaret taught at a one-room schoolhouse on PEI, where she embarked upon her lifelong teaching career.

Education was dearly important to her she worked hard during the summer months to earn her Masters in Education at the University of Calgary. Margaret was devoted to nurturing the curiosity and intellectual growth of her students in Springton and Kensington, PEI, and in Calgary, at: Montgomery School, Earl Grey Junior High, the Calgary School Board's Learning Assistance Centre program and William Roper Hull Home. Passionately Canadian, Margaret was always interested, informed and vocal about current affairs. She never shied away from debating public policy, especially on education and health issues. She was a frequent contributor to CBC Radio's talkback line.

An avid storyteller, Margaret loved to recount tales of travels to her ancestral home of the Scottish highlands, to wellness retreats on Canada's west coast, or to the far north, in Nunavut, where she went dog sledding for her 80th birthday. Predeceased by her husband Arthur Albert Burgess and brothers, Alexander, Douglas, John, Ira, and Oliver MacLeod, Margaret is deeply missed and beloved by those she left behind: her sister Mary; her sons, Arthur and Reagh (Jackie); her grandchildren, Daniel (Crystal), Sarah (Warren), Parker and Kirstin; and her two greatgrandchildren, Aaron and Ben. The family thanks Heather Fitzgerald MacLeod, who gave Margaret comfort, great care and attention during the last two weeks of her life. A resident of Bragg Creek, AB since 1975, Margaret's passing is a great loss to her friends, neighbours and companions from this close knit community. A memorial service and celebration of Margaret's life will be held at the Snowbirds Chalet at 19 Balsam Avenue in Bragg Creek on Sunday, July 16 at noon.

In lieu of flowers, in-memory contributions to the Trans Canada Trail would be appreciated. Contact 1-877-987-2457 for more information or visit www.albertatrailnet.com. -063274 DALY Timothy 1960 2006 Timothy John Daly, born December 30, 1960, journeyman carpenter and guitarist of Black Diamond, Alberta, died May 19, 2006. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church (No.

404 4 Avenue North, Cochrane) on Sunday, May 28, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Graveside Service at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Vernon, BC, on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.commemorativeservices.ca. Arrangements in care of COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Telephone: 265-1199.

Calgary Family Owned and Operated www.commemorativeservices.ca -099978 JAGER Helen (nee Roloff) 1922 2006 Helen Jager of Calgary passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at the age of 84 years. She was born Helen Roloff in Chelm, Poland on February 24, 1922 and grew up in Poland until the age of fourteen years, at which time she came to Canada. Helen raised three children in Calgary where she lived for over seventy years. She enjoyed Bridge and was a longtime master member of the Duplicate Bridge Club. Helen will be greatly missed by her three children, sons Tim Jager and Gordon Hunter of Calgary and daughter Michele Jager of Lantzville, BC; and her many grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS HOLLOWAY'S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, No. 201, 58 Avenue, S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 253 (Telephone 403-290-0110). In living memory of Helen Jager, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS HOLLOWAY: FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E.

Telephone: 403-256-9575. -092281 KROL Helen (nee Tracz) 1916 2006 mother holds her children's hands for a while, their hearts It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Krol of Calgary, at the Beverly Centre, Lake Midnapore on Monday, May 22, 2006 at the age of 90 years. Helen was an accomplished Pharmacist. She was one of the first women to graduate from Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba and dedicated many years of her life to her profession in both Winnipeg, MB and Montreal, QC. Helen had special memories of going to Toronto, ON to share with her niece and family the art of perogy making.

She also fondly remembered spending many summers at Hockey Haven with David and Victor, as well as hosting many Sunday family dinners. Everyone who knew and loved Helen will sadly miss her kind and gentle nature, her compassion, understanding, generosity and commitment to her family. We were blessed to have Helen hold our hands for so many impressionable years and we have wonderful memories to hold in our hearts forever. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She leaves to cherish her memory her only son and daughter-in-law, David and Linda Krol; her three grandchildren, Bradley, Andrea and Bryan.

Helen will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Joseph Warecki; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 1993 and her sister Oksana (Joseph) Cooper in 1979. Funeral Services will be held in Winnipeg, MB on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, No.

201, 222 58 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3 (Telephone 403-290-0110). The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff at the Beverly Centre, Lake Midnapore, for their wonderful care and compassion. In living memory of Helen Krol, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575. -092257 LEIKEN Phyllis (nee Cohen) Peacefully at home in Ottawa, in the loving comfort of her family on Thursday, May 25, 2006.

Devoted mother of Robyn (Hal) and Lewis (Penny); and loving grandmother to Kayla, Shayna, Ben and Jonah. Reunited in love with her late husband Harold; late sister Sybil Meyersburg (of Washington D.C.); and with her mother Lillian and father Louis Cohen (Montreal) of blessed memory. A Funeral Service was held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel, Ottawa, Ontario on Friday, May 26, 2006. Interment at the Jewish Community Cemetery, Bank Street, Ottawa. Shiva to be observed at 500 Piccadilly Avenue.

Special thanks to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the Ottawa Civic Hospital B5 Team. In life, a proud and elegant women, champion of the vulnerable and independent in spirit. Family and friends will remember the tenderness of her heart and the strength of her convictions. Arrangements in care of Hulse, Playfair McGarry, Ottawa, Ontario. Telephone: 1-613-233-1143.

mcgarryfamily.ca. -095097 MacNICOL James McPherson 095119 MARTINSON Ruby Alberta (nee l'Esperance) It is with great sadness that we announce James McPherson MacNicol passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Foothills Hospital in Calgary on May 22, 2006 at the age of 74. Jim was born in Kinistino, Saskatchewan and grew up in Vancouver BC, the only child of Dr. Ken and Jennifer MacNicol. He graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Commerce where he played rugby and football for the UBC Thunderbirds.

Jim furthered his education at the University of Western Ontario where he completed his MBA. During his career, he worked in numerous positions within the oil industry and federal government. Jim was married to Helen McLean of Trail B.C. He will be remembered for the love of his children and grandchildren, his passion for sports and ability to tell a story. Jim is survived by his children Barbara (Dean) Varro, Dr.

Bruce (Cynthia) MacNicol, Joanne MacNicol and Fraser MacNicol; grandchildren, Brandan and Alix Varro, Cheryl, Callum, Blaire and Rhys MacNicol. A family service will be held at Pierson's Funeral Services on Saturday May 27. Condolences and sympathies may be forwarded to Ruby Alberta Martinson (nee l'Esperance) passed away at Wentworth Court, Calgary, on May 19, 2006. Ruby was born in Lacombe, Alberta, Feb 13, 1907. She moved to Major, Saskatchewan area at age three.

In 1930 Ruby married Thomas Evan Davies and they had two daughters, Luella and Vesta. In 1963 Ruby married her second husband Lee Maynard Martinson. She was predeceased by spouses Tom (1961) and Lee (1995); daughter Luella (1997); brothers, Roy and Nelson; sister Ida. She is survived by son-in-law Douglas Dickson; daughter Vesta (Terry Monk); grandchildren, David Dickson (Marilyn), Kathryn Rasmussen (John), Darren Dickson (Judy Hickman), Reg Dickson (Marianne), Reid Monk (Karen Baxter) and Neil Monk; great grandchildren, Christian Dickson (Kim), Erin Dickson (Will Hall), Karen, Evan and Eric Rasmussen, Louise and Rowan Monk, Claire and Davis Dickson; and Jacqueline and Natalie Dickson; sister Lena; brother Lloyd; as well as twenty-one nieces and nephews and their descendants. She is remembered with love by all and respected for her generosity and spunky nature.

She was stoic, artistic, a very hard worker, an unsurpassed cook and baker, always proudly and beautifully coifed and dressed in spite of her frugal nature. Special thank you to the staff of Wentworth Court and Dr. Lampard for the love and care over the past five years. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date in June. The family would appreciate donations to Operation Eyesight, Ruby's favorite charity.

-093909 MILZ- Lorraine Lorraine Milz passed away at the Foothills Hospital on Friday, May 26, 2006 at the age of 75 years. Announcements to follow. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM. Telephone: 297-0888. Honoured Provider of Dignity www.fostersgardenchapel.com Dignity Memorial -100451 SPEAR Florence Canedia 1905 2006 -040414 STAYK- Fred Florence passed away peacefully on May 24, 2006, at the home of her daughter, Carolyn Brooks, at Hill Spring, AB, in view of the mountains she loved so well.

Born in St. John, NB, on July 12, 1905, she came to Calgary at an early age. She married Peter Joseph Spear and as a housewife and mother, she raised four children and stayed active in the communities where she lived. Ike Inn (Castle Mountain) Youth Hostel was her summer home for twenty-seven years as a volunteer houseparent for thousands of young people from around the world, who had cycled to and from Banff and Jasper to enjoy the mountains. She was also active with the Daughters of the Nile and St.

Martins Church. When Peter passed away in 1978, Florence moved to Hill Spring to live on the present site of the Great Canadian Barn Dance in a lovely home with a grand view of Chief Mountain and the Waterton Country. She bowled in Pincher Creek until she was in her 90's and enjoyed playing bridge weekly with local friends. The Kunkels, as neighbours, welcomed her into their family. She also enjoyed summer houseboat trips with the Ramsbottom family on the Shuswap.

In 2003, she came to Calgary and lived at the Lodge at Valley Ridge. The special swing that was a present on her 99th birthday is still enjoyed. In November 2005, she broke her hip, but six weeks later, she was mobile with a walker, and moved again to Hill Spring. Florence loved life and was a caring person who always motivated others and encouraged them when they had to make decisions by saying, 'and why Three weeks before her passing, she was still playing bridge and winning at She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is survived by her children, Herbert (Mary), Donna, Peter (Barbara) and Carolyn Brooks, nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Cremation took place in Lethbridge and a private family memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Kerby Centre, 1133 7 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB, T2P 1B2, in memory of Florence Spear. Condolences can be sent electronically to or 524 Strathcona Drive S.W., Calgary, T3H 1L9. 100353 In loving memory of Fred Stayk who passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 23, 2006. He is survived by a multitude of friends and family who he loved and entertained throughout his life.

His generosity, cowboy spirit, love of animals, cars and people will be missed. Friends and family are invited to Eddie BoDeans Pub Grill at 1935 37 Street S.W. on Wednesday May 31 anytime after 5:00 p.m. Freddie would love to buy you a beer. -063447 Vanderlee Teunis (Tony) -100710 de ZSITVAY Alex Julius.

1918 2006 12 Teunis (Tony) Vanderlee of Canmore, AB passed away suddenly on May 24, 2006 after valiantly battling cancer treatment. He is survived by his children, Megan, Eryn (Barret) and Dane; his brothers, Kees (Lois) and Robert; and his father John (Sue); as well as his nephew Jonathan and niece Lana. A Memorial Service celebrating Tony's life will be held Monday May 29, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the gymnasium of Canmore Collegiate High School. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lance Armstrong Livestrong Foundation.

BOW RIVER FUNERAL SERVICE assisting the family. Telephone: 403-678-4880 for further information. Mr. Alex Zsitvay of Calgary quietly passed away onSaturday, May 20, 2006 at the age of 87 years. He will be.

greatly missed by his wife Maria of forty years, relatives and friends. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, (819 13 Avenue- S.W., Calgary) on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Nagy, Presider. Sincere appreciation is extended to the Chinook Hospice caregivers during his illness.

Cremation in care of FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Directors. Phone: 403-216-2222. -044158 In Memoriams 861 GORDON -NANCY September 13, 1918- May 27,1996 "In loving memory of our Mom, Our angel in Heaven, You are always in our hearts, We miss you very much." Frances, Garry and families. -062230 MATHEWS Bill. In loving memory of dear father and grandfather who passed away May 27, 1984.

"Ever loved, ever -Jim, Charlotte and -050130 family. Missing You OBERSTEINER Bryce Peter Edmund. In memory. of our beloved son. June 7, 1970 1999.

rolls on and we are reminded of a day our hearts were crushed, When you were taken oh so quickly And we all in gloom were thrust. In the bloom of life death claimed you In the prime of manhood days, But we hope some day to meet you And to be with you Always in our hearts and thoughts, Mum and Dad -014369 Grave Markers 864 Caskets Urns Creating your story in SOMERVILLE MEMORIALS 121 13th Avenue S.W. 106 years serving Calgary No GST until June 30th 265-0780 AA578893 Coming Events 866 GREATER FOREST LAWN SENIORS DANCE 3425 -26 AVENUE S.E. Band: "COUNTRY GENTS" Saturday, May 27. Doors Open: 6:30.

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