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BIO Thursday, December 18, 2008 REMEMBERING TO PLACE AN OBITUARY OR IN MEMORIAM CALL 235-7326 OR FAX 235-8647 Email: obitscaltheherald.canwest.com remembering ca Deaths 860 Deaths 860 Deaths 860 Deaths 860 Deaths 860 d-K. rw .1 The Calgary Herald notes the following deaths in today's paper. New notices are marked by an (Notices may not appear alphabetically due to space requirements.) Ancheta Mclntyre Bassek McNabb Berger McNee Christensen Morrison Colpitis Nelson Crellln Oxtoby Crichton Pleskie Cropper Procyk Evans Raedschelders Fitzsimmons Richards, Mr. W. Fraser Russell Gainor Rusznak Harmer Schertiger Hughes Spring Johnson Walters Lucas, I.

Watson Lucas, J. Wheeler Lynnes CHRISTENSEN Stanley Harold Stan passed away Monday, December 15, 2008 at the Chinook Hospice after a short but courageous battle with CJD. Born in Calgary on February 6, 1955, Stan leaves behind his wife and soulmate Krista, and his pride and joy, son Matthew. Stan will also be lovingly remembered by his Mother, Sylvia, and brothers and sisters: Janette (Murray) VanCise, Mark (Carole), Ed (Cathy) and Sherry (Paul) Orobko as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and especially lifelong friend Pete Jensen. Stan was predeceased by wife Candace (1992) and his father Harold (1984).

Stan followed tradition and worked many years with his family in the trucking industry. He very much enjoyed spending time and lending a hand on Krista family farm near Vulcan, especially driving the grain truck. Stan and Krista were proud members of the Calgary Camaro Club, enjoyed golfing, and spending time together at their summer retreat. Stan will forever be in our hearts and truly missed by all those who were lucky enough to have known him. Stan was 'the good The family would like to especially thank Dr.

Davenport, and his team, as well as the Neurology staff on Unit 111 at the Foothills Hospital for their compassion, care, and hard work on Stan's behalf. We would also like to express our gratitude to the wonderful staff at Chinook Hospice for making Stan's last days as comfortable as possible. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at the Standard Community Hall at 1:00 p.m. Interment Standard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Chinook Hospice (1261 Glenmore Trail S.W., Calgary, T2V 4Y8).

To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. Telephone: 403434-5666. 080B47 COLPITTS- Max Edward Beloved husband of Marilyn of Calgary, passed away at the Forest Grove Care Centre on December 17, 2008, at the age of 72 years.

Max will be lovingly remembered by his children, Maureen of Calgary and Heather of HARMER Stellar (nee Medwed) 1921-2008 Stellar passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 in her 87th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Cameron. Stellar will be greatly missed by her children: Lesly (Hedley), Estelle (Barrie), Michael (Inga), Guy (Hildy) and eight grandchildren. She is survived by her brother, Bill Medwed, of Drayton Valley and her sister-irvlaw, Hilda Medwed, of St. Paul, Alberta.

Stellar was born to pioneering parents, Donna and William, in Chipman, LUCAS Iva Euretta December 14, 1920 December 10, 2008 Iva E. Lucas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. She was surrounded by her loving family daughter Darlene, and sons Dwayne and Dwight. Iva was born on the family farm near Colonsay, SK, on December 14, 1920. She had a great passion for animals, and loved the prairies.

She later attended business school in Saskatoon, and became a bank clerk. In 1943, she and Arthur Lucas were married in Mazenod, SK, and from there they lived in numerous places to the if'I rasa CROPPER Thomas Eric January 17, 1918- December 14, 2008 Eric Cropper passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Eric will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elinor (Lyn) and by his sons, Simon (Mary) of Calgary, and Tony (Kelly) in Qatar; grandchildren, Lindsey, Melanie, Megan and Jennifer (Troy Woods); great-grandchildren, Rachel and Katie Woods; and his nephews, Richard Jones (Sue) of UK, John Jones V'sa (Marianne) of Ontario, and Peter Cropper of UK. Eric was predeceased i. Dy nis lainer, nussen, ins muuier, Frances, and his brother, Leslie.

Eric was born and raised in Manchester, England. He met and married his beautiful wife, Lyn, in Bangor, Wales, on October 18, 1947. At the outbreak of WWII, in 1939, Eric enlisted in the Royal Navy, serving in the North Atlantic, the South Pacific and the Mediterranean for which he was later awarded the Malta Medal. He served on the HMS Foresight, Tynedale, Glasgow, Challenger and the HMAS Quickmatch. Following the war, he was employed by the BBC.

Eric immigrated to Canada in 1961 to work on the Midanada Line for Marconi. Eric then took up employment with Kidd Creek Mines in Timmins, ON, where the family resided for the following twenty-eight years. In 1989 Eric and Lyn moved to Calgary, where Eric continued to enjoy his gardening and his love of music. Eric had a long musical career playing the piano professionally at the age of fifteen and continuing to play at any opportunity throughout his life. For the past twenty years, he entertained regularly at the Kerby Centre.

Throughout his life, Eric was active in the Masons, the Lions Club, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Burma Star. Eric was awarded the Golden Jubilee Medal on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his volunteer work and community service. A Memorial Service will be held at MclNNIS HOLLOWAY'S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Kerby Centre, 1133 7 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 1B2 (Telephone 403-705-3215).

EVANS Agnes Agnes Evans of Strathmore, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in the Strathmore Hospital on December 13, 2008, at the age of 91 years. Agnes will be lovingly remembered by her son, Bryan and daughter-in-law Bonnie, two granddaughters, Roxanne (Jason) McPherson, Stephanie (Mark) Brodie and five greatgrandchildren, Julian, Breanna, Abby, Toni-Lee and Charli. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon and her brother Ernest. A Celebration of Agnes's Life will be held in the Strathmore Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 10 (220 2 Avenue) on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial tribute may be made in Agnes's name directly to the Strathmore Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 10 (220 2 Avenue, Strathmore, AB, TIP 1K1) or to the Strathmore and District Hospital Palliative Care (200 Brent Boulevard, Strathmore, AB TIP 1J9). To e-mail expressions of sympathy: mountainviewarbormemorial.com, Subject heading: Agnes Evans, jr Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, 1605 -100 Street S.E. (17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road), Calgary.

Telephone: 403-272-5555. www.mountainviewmemorial.ca. 070161 FITZSIMMONS -Ruth A Memorial Service for RUTH FITZSIMMONS mother of PRUE WATTS and JACK FITZSIMMONS, will be held at First Baptist Church, Calgary, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2008. Family Visitation at 1:00 p.m.

and Reception following the Service. FRASER -Hector Hector G. Fraser passed away December 13, 2008 at the age of 59 years. He will be dearly missed by wife Denise, son Ray, daughters Terri-Lyn and Sandy (Stauffer). A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m.

on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at the Midpark Christian Assembly, 260 Midpark Boulevard S.E. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to World Vision, 350, 2891 Sunridge Way N.E., Calgary, AB T1Y 7K7. Arrangements in care of FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Directors. Phone: 403-216-2222. firstmfstelusplanet.net www.firstmemorialfuneral.com 091270 GAINOR Timothy David November 13, 1959 -December 11, 2008 Timothy David Gainor, beloved husband of Michele Gibson of Calgary, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the age of 49 years.

Tim was an entrepreneur who worked in the oil and gas industry. He was also an expert fly fisherman and barbecue chef. His many community activities included the Boy Scouts of Canada, Renfrew Educational Services, Trout Unlimited Canada, and the BBQ on the Bow Festival. Tim will be missed by his wife Michele Gibson; son, Aidan; daughter, Sarah; parents, Don and Toni Gainor of Salt Spring Island, B.C.; brothers, Chris (Audrey) of Victoria, B.C., and Mark (Elyse) of Miami Beach, Florida; sister, Mary (Bill) of Edmonton; in-laws, Sandy and Dora Gibson of Calgary, Cindy Robertson (Win) of Williams Lake, B.C., Path Proctor (Stuart) of Calgary, and Don Gibson (Colleen) of Calgary, along with cherished nieces and nephews and dear friends. A Celebration of Tim's Life will be held at Deer Run Community Centre (2223 -146 Avenue S.E.) on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.

Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Third Academy, 2452 Battleford Avenue S.W., Calgary T3E 7K1 (Telephone 403-288-5335), Renfrew Educational Services, 2050 21 Street N.E., Calgary T2E 6S5 (Telephone 403-291-5038, renfrewrenfreweducation.org) or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, No. 204, 2323 32 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 Telephone 403-266O620. ext. 112, www.diabetes.ca).

In living a memory of Tim Gainor, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by MclNNIS ji-fe. HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575. 'LOVE AND KINDNESS ARE NEVER WASTED. THEY ALWAYS MAKE A DIFFERENCE Barbara DeAngelis i A Alberta.

Stella met Cameron in Montreal just after the war. After a brief stint in Brandon, they settled in Calgary where they raised their four children. After numerous picnics in the foothills, west of Calgary, Stellar and Cameron fell in love with the Cochrane area. They built their retirement home at Westbrook, just north of Cochrane. After Cameron passed away, Stellar moved to Cochrane.

She was an avid gardener wherever she lived. She was always eager to share her plants with visitors to her garden. Many have flowers in their garden thanks to Stellar's green thumb. Stellar also liked to weave and while in Calgary was a member of the Alberta Weavers Guild. Funeral Services will be held at St.

Andrew's United Church (128 -1 Street East) in Cochrane on Saturday, December 20 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will be held in the Church hall following the Service. Our thanks go to all who have provided Stellar with compassionate care and kindness over the years. Arrangements in care of Lawrence (Larry) Slywka and Patrick Slywka of SLYWKA'S COCHRANE COUNTRY FUNERAL HOME of Calgary and Cochrane, Alberta. Phone: 1403-932-1 039.

HUGHES (Tiny) September 28, 1917 December 16, 2008 A.R. (Tiny) Hughes passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 16 at the age of 91 years. Bert was born in Diamond City, Alberta and his youth was spent on the family farm. Tiny served overseas during World War II with the RCAF 410 Squadron; he was a Pilot Officer. He was involved in the wholesale automotive supply business throughout his working career and, together with his wife Lillian, owned and operated Totemobile Supply.

Tiny will be lovingly remembered by his son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Beth Hughes; daughter Shelley Hughes; and sisternrHaw Norean Wilson. He was predeceased by his wife Lillian in 1990 and a son Brian in 1953. The family would like to sincerely thank all the staff at the CareWest Sarcee C3 program whose kind and professional care enabled Tiny to live at home. A Memorial Service celebrating a life well lived, will be held at MclNNIS HOLLOWAY'S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Salvation Army, 420 9 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0R9 (Telephone 403-410-1111, www.salvationarmy.org), or to the charity of the donor choice. In living memory of Tiny Hughes, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by MClNNia hULLUWftT rUINLKHL nUMto, ma Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: 403-2433200. 084 687 JOHNSON Agnes Adeline Mrs. Agnes Johnson of Medicine Hat, formerly of Granum, Alberta, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2008 at the age of 93 years, surrounded by her family.

Agnes leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Connie Blair and Linda Lee (Roger) Gimby; and her son, Miles (Linda) Johnson; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Edna Michalovsky; her brother, Melvin (Jean) Muhly; and other extended family. Agnes was predeceased by her loving husband, Agnar in 1993; her sister, Louise Balazsi; and her son-in-law, Bill Blair. Agnes had an extraordinary ability to create beauty from little. Gourmet meals and baking were quickly served to all who entered her home.

Hand sewn, personally designed clothing for her daughters and many quilts for Lutheran World Relief fulfilled her desire to create beautiful things for others. As Agnes graciously welcomed all to her home, she will be welcomed to her heavenly home to meet again the family and friends who have gone before her. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Granum Lutheran Church, 204 Grey Street, Granum, Alberta, on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Fred W. Rink officiating.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Mrs. Agnes Johnson may do so with a gift to the Canadian Lutheran World Relief, 1080 Kingsbury Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2P 1W5. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to saamisfctelusplanet.net, subject-heading Agnes Johnson or through www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL and CREMATORIUM, The Chapel in the Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.

LYNNES -Diane Marie Diane Marie Lynnes passed away peacefully at Foothills Hospital on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the age of 58 years after a courageous battle with cancer. Diane is lovingly remembered by her husband David and her daughters Alicia and Michelle. She is also survived by her sisters Charlotte Kirpatrick and Trisha Gluszak and brothers John Rummen and Michael Rummen. Diane was predeceased by her parents John Charles (Jack) Rummen and Marie Francis Rummen (nee Chobzey). Funeral Service will be held at St.

Barnabas Anglican Church, 1407 7 Avenue N.W., Calgary on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Drop In Center Endowment Fund (www.cdics.com). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com. FOSTER GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM. Telephone: 403-297-0888 Honoured Provider of Dignity Am ii Wr-tnw in i.

ii ni Ti 5 I ft East and West, including Mazenod, Prince Albert, Waskesiu, and Regina, SK, to Simcoe, London, and Ottawa, ON, Saskatoon, and later to Calgary, AB. Always a 'prairie girl" at heart, Iva cared for the welfare of others with compassion and good will. She was the "nicest lady" who never judged people and accepted them for who they were. Mom loved to travel, and visited numerous continents and countries, chasing her children around the world. She will be dearly missed and always loved by all who knew her.

Iva was the last of Lonzo and Victoria McKay's children, being predeceased by her brothers William and George, and sisters Patricia, Elizabeth CLibbie'), Alice Bodman, and Esther French, tva also lost her husband Arthur in October 1971. Left to cherish her memory is daughter Darlene Kormos, and children Jamie and Drew; son Dwayne Lucas, daughter-in-law Terry (nee Murphy) and children Katie and Jonathan; and son Dwight Lucas and daughter-in-law Gail Chapman. A Celebration of Iva Life will be held at Robert McClure United Church (5510 26 Avenue N.E.) on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 3:00 D.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Rosedale Cemetery in Moose Jaw, SK in the summer. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor choice.

Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Iva Lucas, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by MclNNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E. Telephone: 403-248585. LUCAS James (Jim) James (Jim) Lucas, beloved husband of Mrs. Jona Lucas of Rockyford, was tragically taken on December 15, 2008.

at the age of 35 years. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Jona and son, Thomas-James. He is survived by his parents George and Carol; brothers Mike (Barb), Kevin (Darlana) and George (Cathy) and sister Holly and all of their children. He is also survived by his grandmother Anna Jamieson; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, mother-in-law Carmelita, stepfather-irHaw Richard and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Jim will be sadly missed by all of his many friends.

He was predeceased by his grandfather George Jamieson, grandfather George Lucas, grandmother Lois Lucas and uncle Jim Lucas. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. If so desired, a memorial donation may be made in Jim's name directly to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance (Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7). To email expressions of sympathy: jjrife mountainviewarbormemorial.com (i subject heading: Jim Lucas.

Arrangements aa3' entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, 1605 100 Street S.E. (17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road), Calgary. Telephone: 403-272-5555. www.mountainviewmemorial.ca.

085807 MclNTYRE Dorothy Beloved wife of the late Everett Mclntyre, passed away December 15, 2008 at Vulcan Continuing Care Centre at the age of 82 years. Loving mother of three sons Doug (Brenda), Les (Artha), Keith (Laura), seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sister Goldie Larkins, a brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at Vulcan Evangelical Missionary Church, 529 Center Street, with Pastor Peter Campbell officiating. Interment Vulcan Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, tributes in Dorothy's memory can be made to Vulcan Evangelical Missionary Church, Box 669, Vulcan, TOL 2B0. Arrangements in care of VULCAN FUNERAL HOME. Telephone: 1-403485-2633. E-mail condolences to vulcanfuneralhomehotmail.com. McNEE (Machulik) Jane Bowman Passed away peacefully at the High River Hospital on December 15, 2008 at the age of 77 years.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Fiona and sorvinaw Glenn and her loving grandsons Jason and Eric Brown; her son Donald McNee as well as her nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Jane was predeceased by her sister Helen Brown and her son Gordon Machulik. Jane proudly celebrated a forty-two year nursing career which started with her training and graduation from the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 1954. She moved from Scotland to Calgary in 1960 where she continued her career at the Baker Memorial Sanitorium in the Tuberculosis unit. She then moved to the Calgary General Hospital and worked in the emergency and acute care units.

Following this Jane spent seventeen years at the Alberta Children's Hospital and finally retired in 1996 after several wonderful years at the Scottish Nursing Home. Jane loved to travel, read and spend time with family and friends. She will be dearly missed by those who knew her. Special thanks to Dr. Powell and the great staff at the High River Hospital, the wonderful staff at Foothills Home Services and Home Care.

The family is grateful for the gentle and compassionate care Mom received by all. A Celebration of Jane Life will be held on Saturday, December 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the SNODGRASS FUNERAL CHAPEL in High River. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the High River Cancer Clinic or eJts-w the Canadian Juvenile Diabetes Association. 1rr-To email condolences please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOMES (High River). Telephone: 40652-2222. SPECIAL OCCASIONS 235-7168 Calgary Herald Vancouver. He was predeceased by his daughter Leah. A Memorial Service will be held early in the New Year.

Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY. Telephone: 403-272-5555. O9O870 CRELLIN Kathleen Helen (nee Liblong) Kathleen Helen Crellin passed away peacefully at Southview Hospice on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at the age of 71 years. Kathleen was born in Turney Valley on October 3, 1937 and lived most of her life in Alberta. She was an extraordinary and doting grandmother to Emma, Meghan, Jonathon, Jeff and Christopher.

She leaves behind her daughter and son-irvtaw, Jackie and Corey Wilcox, her daughter and son-irvlaw, Gloria and Larry Houghton, her son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Elaine Thompson and her son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Dez Thompson. In her life, Kathleen thoroughly enjoyed her career with INGWestern Union where she made lifelong friends. Her gentle manner and unwavering generosity will be sorely missed by all whom she left behind. Kathleen's family invites you to celebrate her life at her Memorial being held at Martens Church at Heritage Park Historical Village, located at 1900 Heritage Drive S.W., Calgary, Alberta on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kathleen's name directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, co Tom Baker Cancer rnfrA 1331 0(1 Ct.Anl hi PlTin, AD venue, uji lj oil cci ii. Vaigaiy, no T2N 4N2 (Telephone 403-521-3433). Arrangements are in care of SNODGRASS Iftv FUNERAL HOMES (Okotoks). Telephone: 403-938-3111. To e-mail condolences please visit: www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com.

1 1 i CRICHTON Alice Sophia Bowman Alice Sophia Bowman Crichton passed away December 15, 2008 at 93 years of age. Alice was predeceased by husband Andrew (Andy). She leaves behind her son Jim (Irene), daughter Mabel (Roy) and her loving grandchildren, Stephanie (Brian), Steven (Jacqueline), Mark (Pamela), Russell (Diane), Colin (Dione), Trent (Tammy) and twelve great-grandchildren. Alice was born in Scotland and in 1955 immigrated to Calgary with her daughter Mabel to join Andy and her son Jim. Her passions were spending time with family, dancing, camping and fishing with Andy.

She will always be remembered as a fun-loving grandma. There will be a private family Memorial Service. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Alzheimer's Society of Calgary, No. 201, 222-58 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3. We thank the Bethany Care Center staff for looking after her needs for the past two and a half years.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com. FOSTER GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM. Telephone: 403-297-0888 Honoured Provider of Dgnily Memorial FIFE'S MOST PERSISTENT AND URGENT QUESTION IS: 'WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "DEATH IS MORE UNIVERSAL, THAN LIFE; EVERYONE DIES BUT NOT EVERYONE EIVES A.

Sachs -V' "THERE IS NO CURE FOR BIRTH AND DEATH SAVE TO ENJOYTHE INTERVAL' George Santayana 126370 ANCHETA Clara Rosalina 1938-2008 Clara Ancheta passed away on December 10, 2008 at the age of 70 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Vidalyn Ancheta of Calgary, Marma Ancheta of Crestview, Florida, Jean Granados (Victor) of Ocoee, Florida; son Jerwin Ancheta (Jonalyn) of the Philippines; grandchildren Zaine Ancheta and Adrianna Granados; brothers Joe Butay of Germany and Robinson Butay of the Philippines. Clara was predeceased by her husband of forty-one years Vidal Ancheta. She will always be remembered by her family for teaching them how to be good people. Clara was a great teacher and friend who loved to work.

Visitation will be held for Clara at PERSON'S Forest Lawn Chapel, 4121 -17 Avenue S.E., on Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday, December 21, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 2670 Radcliffe Drive S.E., on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Harry Kelm officiating.

Interment will mf follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. yJT' Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca. tt Arrangements are in care of PERSON FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone: 403-235-3602. BASSEK -George Walter November 2, 1944 December 14, 2008 We mourn the loss of our father and friend George Walter Bassek, who passed away on December 14, 2008 at the age of 64 years.

George was born in Germany, moved to Edmonton as a youngster, and graduated from Bonnie Doon High School. After attending the University of Alberta and surveying across western Canada, he moved to southwest Calgary and started a family. He loved to talk about cars and to work on his ever evolving collection of vehicles. George loved music, gadgets, and reading everything he could get his hands on. We will greatly miss his wit, his guidance, and his vast knowledge of science, cars, and politics.

The loss will be forever felt by his daughters and sorvin-law, Quinn Bassek, Regan and Joel Klyn of Calgary; as well as his many friends in Canada, the United States, and extended family in Germany. He was predeceased by his brother Peter; and his parents Wolfgang and Dorothy. A Celebration of George's Life will be held at MclNNIS HOLLOWAY'S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, No.

204, 2323 32 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 (Phone 403-26H620, ext. 112, www.diabetes.ca) or to the Heart Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119-14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 (Telephone 403-264-5549, A www.heartandstroke.ca). In living memory Jayrs. of George Bassek, a tree will be planted at Family Owned Fish Creek Provincial Park by MclNNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575.

ffi iitfllii V-riSI BERGER -Astrid 1920-2008 Astrid Berger passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 16, 2008 at the age of 88 years. She was predeceased by her husband of forty-six years, Borger in 1995. Astrid is survived by her children John (Jean) Berger of Nanton and Karen (Steve) Reno of Calgary; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one sister in Norway and many nieces and nephews. Astrid was born in Jevnaker, Norway on June 30, 1920. She was married in Norway in 1949 and immigrated to Canada that same year.

Borger and Astrid loved their Canadian home enjoying farming, fishing, skiing, hunting, hiking and gardening. Astrid was active in the Nanton Parkland United Church for nearly sixty years. The most important part of her life was her family. She was always there for them. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 22 at 1:30 p.m.

at the Nanton Parkland United Church in Nanton. Memorial Donations may be made to the NantonParkland United Church, Box 759, Nanton, AB, TOL 1R0 or the High River Hospital Foundation, St, 560 9 Avenue S.W., High River, AB, H-T1V 1B3. To email condolences please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOMES (High River). Telephone: 40M52-2222.

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