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1997: Deaths - Ki
KIDD - Robert "Lewis" Kidd,
of Calgary, passed away suddenly at his residence on July 2, 1997 at the
age of 63 years. Lewis was a true child of the Prairies. He was born in
Hanna and raised in Byemoor, Morrin, Craigmyle, Gem, Mossleigh, Taber and
Calgary. Lewis attended University in Calgary and Edmonton obtaining three
degrees. He taught school in Calgary, France and Sarawak, East Malaysia.
Always interested in art and antiques, he was a partner in the Ben Lim Art
Gallery. Lewis led a very enriched and varied life, traveling all over the
world acquiring his treasures. He was also an active founding member of
the Marda Loop B.R.Z. Lewis leaves to mourn his passing his family: Ben,
Stephen, Kathy-Ann and their families; sister Patricia Cardwell (Bill);
brother Leonard (Kay), and their families; as well as aunts, uncles, nephews,
a niece, cousins and friends. Rest in peace, Lewis, you will be missed by
all. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park
Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Tuesday, July 8, 1997
at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Canon Douglas Skoyles of St. John The Evangelist
Anglican Church officiating. Graveside Service to follow at Craigmyle Cemetery,
Craigmyle, AB. In living memory of Lewis Kidd, a tree will be planted at
Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park
Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200
(7/5/97).
KIEL - Henry Kiel, beloved husband of Victoria of Calgary, passed away
at the Bethany Care Centre in Calgary on July 18, 1997 at the age of 93
years. Besides his loving wife, he is also survived by a stepdaughter,
Sandra (Mario) Zagar; two grandchildren, Cathy (Dale) Sargent and Brian
(Kelly) Zagar; and a grandson Domonic; as well as two brothers, Adolf
Kiel and Reinholt (Meta) Kiel and family all of Wetaskawin; and many nieces
and nephews; especially niece, Ruth Watson and husband Jim and family.
He was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters. A man who enjoyed
life and woodworking, Henry was a carpenter with the City of Medicine
Hat for many years prior to his retirement in 1969. Loved by all, he made
many friends at Bethany where he has resided for the past eleven years.
A Service of Remembrance will be held in the Link Chapel on the Fifth
Floor at the Bethany Care Centre, 916 - 18A Street N.W. (use west entrance)
on Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at 2:00 p.m., Pastor Earle Schartner of the
Bethany Care Centre and Pastor Marcus Wilhelm of St. John Lutheran Church
officiating. A Graveside Inurnment Service conducted by Pastor Marcus
Wilhelm, will take place at the Hillside Cemetery in Medicine Hat on Thursday,
July 24 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be
made to the Bethany Care Centre, 916 - 18A Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N
1C6 or St. John Lutheran Church, 204 - 6A Street N.E., Calgary, AB T2E
4A5. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL
SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". Telephone: 403-299-0111
(7/21/97).
KIMMEL - Bryan Herbert Kimmel passed away suddenly on October 21, 1997
while vacationing in Albufeira, Portugal. Left to mourn are his loving
wife Barbara Thompson; mother-in-law Mona Thompson of Calgary; his parents,
Herbert and Phyllis Kimmel; grandmother Esther Kimmel, all of Kamloops;
grandfather Ernest Harding of Langley; and two sisters, Karen (Todd) Clark
of Calgary, and Kathy, currently attending University of Saskatchewan
in Saskatoon; also two nephews, Cody and Tyler Clark of Calgary; and numerous
aunts, uncles and cousins and many friends. Bryan was born in Ocean Falls,
BC and attended school in Prince George and Kamloops, graduating from
Kamloops Sr. Secondary School in 1980. He went on to attend U.C.C. before
moving to Calgary to attend the U of C. He also received a certification
in Avionics from SAIT. He graduated from U of C with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Computer Sciences. Bryan married Barbara in 1991 and was associated
with Digi Rule Inc. as a Software Engineer. Bryan and Barbara travelled
extensively to the USA, Mexico and Europe and enjoyed golfing and skiing
and bowling. Funeral Services will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden
Chapel", 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Friday, October 31, 1997 at 3:00
p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The (Jacques)
Cousteau Society for the preservation of oceans and aquatic life, 424
East 52 Street, New York, NY. USA 10022; Telephone (212) 826-2940. At
Foster's Funeral Homes annual Christmas Candlelight Memorial Service,
an "Ornamental Dove" will be dedicated in memory of Bryan. FOSTER'S
FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", Directors. Telephone: 297-0888
(10/29/97).
KING - Mr. Walter James King of Calgary, passed away at the Rockyview
General Hospital on Thursday, July 3, 1997 at the age of 85 years. Walter
was born in Rainy River, Ontario and grew up in nearby Fort Frances. In
1939, Walter was posted to the "Number Two Wireless School"
in Calgary, with the RCAF. After numerous postings throughout Canada he
returned to Calgary at the end of World War Two, and married Eunice Rose
in 1947. From the early 1950's, Walter practiced accounting with firms,
"Finestone King & Company" and "King Pennett &
Company", before retiring in the late 1980's. Walter, one of the
founding members of the "Shamrock Seniors", worked together
with his friends tirelessly at raising funds all year for needy families
each Christmas. He is survived by his daughter Sandra and son-in-law John
Lyster; sisters, Stella Andrusco and Sophie Grynol of Fort Frances; brothers,
Nick of Fort Frances and John of Sudbury; a daughter Marcia and a son
Ron of Fort Frances. Walter is predeceased by his wife Eunice and brother
Adolphe. The family would like to express their sincerest thanks to the
staff of the Rockyview Coronary Care Unit for their care and compassion.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity
of their choice. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S
"Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Monday, July
7, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. In living memory of Walter King, a tree will be
planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL
HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY.
Telephone: 403-243-2800 (7/5/97).
KINGSBURY - Robert "Bob" John Kingsbury, of Calgary, passed
away June 12, 1997 at the age of 62 years. He is survived by his three
daughters, Kathleen Kingsbury (Dan Moline), of Calgary, Kelly Kingsbury,
of Calgary, and Bernadine Kingsbury, of St. Catherines, Ontario; two sisters,
Therese Roy (George), of Edmonton, and Deanne Barber (Bruce), of Ottawa;
a brother George Kingsbury (Heather), of Beausejour, Manitoba; and their
families. Bob will by sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew
and loved him. Funeral Services will be held in the chapel of Pierson's
Funeral Home, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E. on Wednesday, June 18, 1997 at 1:00
p.m. Interment to follow in the Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery Field
of Honour. Arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone:
235-3602 (6/17/97).
KININMONTH - (nee Pearson), Betty June (Teddy) passed away peacefully
at her home on September 13, 1997. She was 65 years young. Born in Calgary,
Alberta August 31, 1932. June was raised on the Clear Springs Ranch South
East of Calgary. She attended the Springland School, trekking daily to
the one room school house on her horse Tiny. Later June went to Haltain
and Western Canada High. In 1953 she moved to Parkland, Alberta and married
Richard McPeak. She had two children, Amber and Ted. She returned to Calgary
in 1961 to help run the family business and raise her children. In 1975
she married Leonard Kininmonth, together they resided at his farm N.W.
of Airdrie. June enjoyed the farm and was an excellent homemaker and gardener.
She loved nature: flowers, birds and the mountains, which she captured
in her paintings. She had exceptional artistic ability and gained personal
fulfillment from her ability. She explored many artistic medias. Standouts
being watercolors, china painting, wood carving and taxidermy. June was
a member of the Cochrane Art Club, Rangeview Ladies Club, Calgary Woodcarvers
Association and Active Member of the Airdire Rural Community. Her greatest
pleasures in life were family get-togethers, especially at Christmas time.
June is survived by her daughter Amber Pearson; son Ted (Marci) McPeak;
two grandchildren, Marina and Cameron; her sister Pamela Knowles and brother
Gary Schang; niece Dawn (Dana) Drummond and their children Selena and
Malik. She was predeceased by her parents, Ted Pearson and Pauline Pearson-Schang,
her cherished husband Leonard Kininmonth. No one could ask for a more
caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Those
wishing to pay their respects may do so at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden
Chapel" 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Monday, September 15, 1997 from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES
"Garden Chapel" on Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 3:00 p.m.
with the Reverend P.H. Burrill of the United Church of Canada officiating.
Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made directly to the Airdrie Home Care Unit 203, 213 Main Street
N. Airdrie, Alberta. FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES Garden Chapel, Directors.
Telephone: 297-0888 (9/15/97).
KINLOCH - Violet Luella (nee Sharp). Peacefully at Kootenay Lakes Regional
Hospital on November 30, 1997 in her 84th year. Predeceased by her beloved
husband Alexander. Beloved mother of Albert Kinloch and wife Noeline of
Okotoks, Alberta, and George Kinloch and wife Frances of Cantley, Quebec;
dear grandmother of Katherine Wight and husband Dan, and David Kinloch
and wife Linda, and Heather and Natasha; and great-grandmother of Carolyn
and Ian. The family would like to thank the staff of the Kootenay Regional
Hospital, Sharon Carriere of the Hospice Service, Reverend Jim Veitch
and special friend Ann Tarasoff for their loving and patient care and
support. At her request, no Service will be held. Donations may be made
to charity of your choice. Her active and independent mind, her spirit
and her concern for the welfare of human kind shall be missed (12/2/97).
KINSHELLA - Ricky Wayne Kinshella of Calgary, passed away suddenly at
his residence on June 2, 1997 at the age of 30 years. Rick was born on
June 13, 1966 in Prince George, B.C. and was raised in Calgary, Alberta.
Rick was a devoted and loving Christian. He is survived by his parents,
Marilyn and Wayne Kinshella; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sandra
Kinshella, Kim and Phil Oakes, all of Calgary. A Most Loving Son and Brother,
Someone Who Card More For Others Than Himself. He is also survived by
his grandmothers, Lil Small of Calgary, Thelma Bexson of Marwayne, Alberta;
numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. He was predeceased
by his grandfathers, Harold Small and John Kinshella. Funeral Services
will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells"
(2720 Centre Street North), on Monday, June 9, 1997 at 1:00 p.m., Pastor
Phil Nordin of the Jubilee Christian Centre officiating. Graveside Service
to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. In living memory of Rick Kinshella,
a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS &
HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET
NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296 (6/7/97).
KIRKPATRICK - Mary E. Kirkpatrick passed away peacefully on June 7, 1997
at the age of 79 years. May was born and raised in Yorkton, Saskatchewan
and moved to Calgary in the 1960's. She was employed by MacKenzie Jewellers
until her retirement, working most of the time in the fine china department.
If friends so desire, a donation may be made to a charity of their choice.
A Memorial Reception will be held in tribute to Mary Kirkpatrick at FOSTER'S
FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", 3220 - 4 Street N.W., on Thursday,
June 12, 1997 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden
Chapel", Directors. Phone: 297-0888 (6/10/97).
KIRKVOLD - Charles Fraser Kirkvold, beloved husband of Mrs. Lynn Kirkvold
of Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia, passed away at the Foothills
Hospital on September 4, 1997 at the age of 72 years. Charlie was born
in Medicine Hat, Alberta on November 30, 1924. He was employed in the
oil industry with Chevron Corporation, traveling throughout Alberta, Manitoba,
Texas, Libya, Alaska and Spain. Besides his loving wife, Charlie is survived
by a daughter Sherry of Victoria, British Columbia; two sisters, Grace
Bullock and Evelyn Iverson; and a brother Ken Kirkvold. In living memory
of Charlie Kirkvold, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park
by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells",
2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296 (9/6/97).
KISH - Mrs. Helen Kish (nee Csatary). The Lord took to Him Helen Kish
from the Bow Crest Nursing Home in Calgary on July 19, 1997 at the age
of 84 years, after a short illness. Born on March 2, 1913 in Hungary,
Helen immigrated to Canada in 1931. Her early years were spent in Hamilton,
Ontario and later in Waterford, Ontario. In both places she owned and
operated grocery-meat stores for many years. In Waterford she was a member
of the United Church and the Rebecah Lodge. Her greatest achievements
in life were being a loving, caring and compassionate person. She is the
loving mother of Sylvia and her husband Casey Vervloet of Surrey, B.C.;
step-son Zoltan Kish and family of Hamilton, Ontario; and three grandsons,
Kelly Miele of Waterford, Anthony Miele of Toronto, and John Odlum of
Burnaby, B.C. She is also survived by her brother Julius Csatary and family
of Grimbsy, Ontario. She was predeceased by her spouse Zigmond Kish, daughter
Helen Miele, and sister Yolanda Torkas. A Memorial Service will be held
in Waterford, Ontario in the near future. If friends so desire, memorial
tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor's choice. Our
great thanks and appreciation go out to the nursing staff at the Bow Crest
Nursing Home for their love and caring extended to Helen during the last
six years of her life. In living memory of Helen Kish, a tree will be
planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL
HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Phone:
403-276-2296 (7/22/97).
KISLANKO - Mr. Donald John (Don) Kislanko, beloved husband of Mrs. Grace
Kislanko of Calgary, passed away at his residence on Thursday, November
13, 1997 at the age of 73 years. Don served in the R.C.A.F. from 1939
to 1945. He was married to Grace on April 25, 1958 in Calgary, and has
resided here since then. Don worked for several years with Flex-Trac Equipment
and Robin Nodwell, serving the Geophysical industry until 1968 when Don
and his partner Herman started their own business called All Track Service
Ltd. Don and Herman had a very successful business until Don retired in
1984. He enjoyed hunting and cheering on the Calgary Stampeders, his favorite
football team. Don will be dearly missed by his family as well as his
favorite dogs, Molly and Belle. Besides his loving wife, Don is survived
by a son and daughter-in-law, Wade and Marg Kislanko of Calgary; and a
daughter Sandra and her boyfriend Bryan Pierpoint of Lethbridge, Alberta.
He is also survived by his mother Mary Kislanko of Kelowna, B.C.; two
brothers, James and Bernice Kislanko of Empress, AB, and Ed and Wendy
Kislanko of Kelowna, B.C.; two sisters, Ethel and Pat Kalebaba of Scarborough,
ON, and Marion and Jim Burtt of Seattle, Washington; as well as several
nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his father John in 1964. Those
wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Crowfoot
Chapel" (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Monday, November 17, 1997 from
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis &
Holloway's "Crowfoot Chapel" (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Tuesday,
November 18, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes
may be to the Alberta Lung Association, 302, 609 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary,
Alberta T2N 2A1 or to the Calgary Humane Society (S.P.C.A.), 1323 - 36
Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 6T6 or to the Royal Canadian Legion,
Branch No. 1, 116 - 7 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 0H5. In living
memory of Don Kislanko, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial
Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Crowfoot Chapel",
82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: 403-241-0044 (11/16/97).
KITAMURA - Itsuo, passed away on Monday, July 7, 1997 in Regina, at the
age of 51 years. He is predeceased by his parents, eldest brother Motoharu,
and infant daughter Yukiko. Itsuo is survived by his loving wife Harumi,
and daughter Akiko, and son Kenta; four brothers, Keiich, Yoshio, Akira,
and Yusaku; and sister Fujiko Uto; as well as numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins. A Funeral Service was held at the REGINA FUNERAL HOME, Highway
1 East, on Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. A Reception followed the
Service in the Regina Funeral Home - Arbor Room. Prayers were held at
the Regina Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 8, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Special
thanks to Dr. Ekong, and Dr. Alexander, Dr. Peti, Dr. Izumi and all the
staff on Level 9 at the Plains Hospital, as well as Sylvia Keall and a
heartfelt thank-you for the support shown to us by our close friends and
office staff of Saskatchewan Research Council and Saskatchewan Energy
and Mines. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer
Society, 1470 Wascana Street, Regina, SK, S4T 4J5 or the Allan Blair Cancer
Centre, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK, S4T 7T1. Arrangements are in
care of REGINA FUNERAL HOME. Telephone: 1-306-789-8850 (7/11/97).
KITCHER - Gladys Kitcher of Vancouver, B.C. passed away on November 9,
1997 on her 100th birthday and then went to celebrate it with her Lord.
Predeceased by her husband Eric, and daughter Ruth Geraldine Rasmussen,
her sisters, Ina Slater, Hillary Robertson, brothers, Gordon Cleland and
John Cleland. She will be lovingly remembered by her son-in-law Dr. Roy
L. Rasmussen; grandchildren, Greig, Brian (Riitta) and Lori Rasmussen;
nieces and nephews, especially Gordon and Ann-Marie Robertson; also by
great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral Services will be held at LEYDEN'S
"Chapel of Remembrance" (17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.), on Saturday,
November 15, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Moland of Sharon Lutheran
Church officiating. Interment to follow in Union Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations made to the Canadian Bible Society, 110 - 11 Avenue
S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0B8 would be appreciated by the family. LEYDEN'S
FUNERAL HOMES LTD., Directors of Services. Phone: 228-4422 (11/14/97).
KITCHING - Mildred (Millie), beloved wife of Robert (Bob), passed away
suddenly at the Peter Lougheed on December 19, 1997 at the age of 68 years.
Besides her husband, Millie is survived by her son Robert Cottingham of
Vancouver, BC; her brothers, Eldon (Shirley) Legary, Melvin (Winnie) Legary,
Duane (Leona) Legary, Ken (Beverly) Legary; and her sister Jean Askewe.
Millie is also survived by her grandchildren, Charlene, Birkley and Sterling;
as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and friends. Memorial Services
to be held at a later date in Edmonton, AB. Memorial donations may be
made to the Canadian Cancer Society, (Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E.,
Calgary, AB T2G 1A2). Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY
and FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street
S.E.). Telephone: 403-272-5555 (12/20/97).
KLASSEN - Dietrich "Dick" Klassen went to his "Heavenly
Home" November 21, 1997. Dick was born in Russia in 1912 and came
to Canada with his mother, brothers and sisters in 1926. He farmed in
the Brooks area and formed a number of Sunday Schools in the area. Prior
to his retirement he worked for Al's Trucking in Brooks and Bow Valley
Transport in Calgary. Dick moved to Calgary in 1971 and attended both
Westbourne and the Properties Baptist Churches. He is survived by his
sisters, Mary Evans and Nettie Klassen and his brother Pete. Those wishing
to pay their respects may do so at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street
N.W. on Sunday, November 23, 1997 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Funeral Services
are to be conducted at Westbourne Baptist Church, 823 - 64 Avenue N.W.
on Monday, November 24, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Interment to follow at Rocky
View Garden of Peace Cemetery. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, Directors. Telephone:
297-0888 (11/23/97).
KLEMENT - John, aged 61 years, of Calgary and Okotoks, passed away July
1, 1997 at Okotoks. He is the beloved father of Kevin and Michelle of
Calgary, and Kim of Cremona. He is also survived by three brothers, Charles
of Calgary, Leslie (Marlene) of Santa Barbara, California, and George
Klement of Calgary; two sisters, Elizabeth Szmoylan and Helen (Jim) Page
of Calgary; and a special friend Brenda as well as numerous nieces and
nephews. Funeral Services will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance"
(17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.) on Monday, July 7, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation
to follow at Leyden's "Bow Valley" Crematorium. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL
HOMES LTD., Directors of Services. Telephone: 228-4422 (7/5/97).
KNAPP - Dorothy Eloise Knapp was called home by her Lord on November
24, 1997. She is survived by her loving husband Howard; her children,
Pastor Garth Knapp (Myrna), Reg Knapp (Shirley), Dr. John Knapp (Val),
Becky Seibold (Len) and Beth Lomenda (Darrell); eleven grandchildren,
and one great-grandchild; as well as a sister Ferna Assman (Fred). She
was predeceased by a sister Elsie Flewwelling. Dorothy was born December
22, 1914 in Naco, Alberta. Married on November 8, 1939, Dorothy and Howard
recently celebrated fifty-eight years together. She will be sadly missed
by her family and her many, many friends. Funeral Services will be held
at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, 155 Falconridge Crescent N.E. on Friday,
November 28, 1997 at 2:00 p.m., Pastor Garth Knapp officiating. Interment
to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, if desired,
donations may be made to the Full Gospel Bible Institute, Box 579, Eston,
Saskatchewan S0L 1A0. Funeral arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY
FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". Phone: 299-0100(11/27/97).
KNAUS - Friedrich Reinhard Knaus (Fred) of Calgary passed away at the
Rockyview Hospital Intensive Care Unit on December 9, 1997 at the age
of 81 years. Fred was born to parents, Katherine and Godfrey Knaus in
Winnipeg on November 24, 1916. He was educated and raised most of his
life in Calgary. On May 26, 1942 he joined the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer
Reserve and maintained active service until October 24, 1945. He then
went to work for the Alberta Wheat Pool and became a department manager
for the grain inspection sector, and worked there for thirty years until
retirement in 1974. Fred and his brother David purchased a house on the
same block as their sister Geraldine in 1967 and resided there until his
passing. Fred is survived by his sister Geraldine Schroeder of Canmore;
and nephews, Bradley Schroeder of Toronto and Darryl Schroeder of Calgary.
He was predeceased by his brother, David Knaus (April 10, 1993) and by
his sister, Laura Clifford (December 1, 1994). Fred was a kind and thoughtful
man. He will dearly be missed by everyone who knew him. The family would
especially like to thank the Intensive Care Unit staff at the Rockyview
Hospital for their dedication and sincerity. Funeral Services will be
held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance" (17 Avenue
and 2 Street S.W.) today at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. C. Tom McLaughlin of Wesley
United Church officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends
so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke
Foundation (1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6). As a tribute to
Fred, Leyden's Funeral Homes will make a donation to the Heart & Stroke
Foundation. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. "Golden
Rule Member". Telephone: 228-4422 (12/12/97).
KNIGHT - Lillian passed away at Cedars Villa Nursing Home on Tuesday,
June 24, 1997 at the age of 93. She will be missed by all of her relatives
and friends. She enjoyed a lifetime of teaching, pioneering the teaching
of the hearing handicapped. At Lillian's request no Service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Lillian's memory may be made to Operation
Eyesight Universal, 4 Parkdale Crescent N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 3T8.
Arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary
Crematorium Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111 (6/25/97).
KNIGHT - On June 5, 1997, J. Peter "Pete" Knight passed away
peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre at the age of 75 years. After
learning he had cancer, Pete felt it was time to join his wife Mable,
who had predeceased him, and be together on their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary;
they were married on June 5, 1947. Mourning his loss, while celebrating
his life are his children, Diane (David) Maher of Edmonton, Peter Knight
of Calgary, April (Jack) Walters of Calgary; and six special grandchildren,
Kaelan and Alaina Maher of Edmonton, Michelle, Nick, Chad and Rebecca
Walters of Calgary. He is also survived by three brothers, Raymond (Florence)
Knight of Calgary, Don (Kay) Knight of Carstairs, and Bill Knight of Beiseker;
brother-in-law Ken Hagel of Calgary; two sisters, Verna Scott of Penticton,
B.C., Doris (Larry) Williamson of Sunnyslope; sisters-in-law, Margaret
Young of Calgary, Vi and Sylvia Knight of Beiseker; as well as numerous
nieces, nephews, relatives and special friends. He was predeceased by
his brothers, Bob and Lawrence Knight and his sister Bev Hagel. Pete was
born on December 18, 1921, in Crossfield, Alberta. He received his education
at the Goderich school which was located in the Kersey district. He rode
horseback to school and even though he was related to a famous cowboy,
he could not ride a Shetland pony as it would shy and throw him off many
times on his way to school and then would turn around and go home. After
Pete finished his schooling he drove a general truck for his Dad on the
farm, later going to work for Wilson Construction hauling gravel on the
No. 9 Highway. He worked on numerous airport construction jobs during
the war, throughout Alberta and B.C. before returning to the Irricana
District in 1945 to take up farming. He rented and lived on land which
used to be known as the Hehn's farm owned by his father. During that time
Pete was active in the Lion's Club and enjoyed curling. In 1955 Pete moved
his family to Calgary where he engaged in trucking for James and Reimer,
Caskey Oilfield Hauling and Westburne Drilling. These past seven months
Pete had resided in Crossfield at the Rockyview Senior Citizens Lodge.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rockyview
Senior Citizens Lodge, 1220 Hammond Avenue, Crossfield, Alberta T0M 0S0.
The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the staff and
residents of the Rockyview Senior Citizens Lodge, as well as the doctors
and nurses of Unit 52 of the Peter Lougheed Centre. Those wishing to pay
their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the
Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), today, June 8, 1997 from 3:00
to 5:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's
"Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Monday,
June 9, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Ted Weare of the Anglican Church
of Canada officiating. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery.
In living memory of Pete Knight, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek
Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of
the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296 (6/8/97).
KNOTT - Ivy Jean Knott passed away peacefully at Rosedale Hospice on
December 3, 1997 at the age of 63 years. Ivy was born in London, ON on
February 12, 1934. She is survived by a brother Tom Ready; a nephew, nieces,
cousins and aunts and uncles, all of London, ON. She was a dear, kind
and special friend to many. Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS
& HOLLOWAY'S "Fish Creek Chapel" (14441 Bannister Road S.E.),
on Monday, December 8, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Bob Glasgow officiating.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to a charity
of the donor's choice. In living memory of Ivy Knott, a tree will be planted
at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES
"Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. Telephone:
403-256-9575 (12/5/97).
KNOX - Mrs. Melina Assunda Knox, a resident of the Bethany Care Centre
of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on June 9,
1997, of heart failure at the age of 86 years. She is survived by a son
Louis and Celine Mini of Calgary, Alberta; four grandchildren, Dave and
Lynnette Tetlow of North Vancouver, B.C., Bob and Christy Tetlow of Annandale,
Virginia, Bill and Kathy Tetlow of Surrey, B.C., Courtney Mini of Calgary;
seven great-grandchildren, Megan, Faith, Norma, Paul, Leslie, Jason and
Jeffery. She is also survived by a brother Bill and Darlene Galiardi of
Calgary; nephews, Rick and Karen Galiardi, Terry and Lori Galiardi, and
their children, all of Calgary. She was predeceased by her parents, Dominic
and Giovina Galiardi, husband Hugh Knox, daughters, Norma, Clara, and
a son-in-law Jack Tetlow. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS &
HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North),
today, June 12, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow in "St.
Joseph's Section" at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire,
memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation
of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6. In living memory
of Melina Knox, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by
McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells",
2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Phone: 403-276-2296 (6/12/97).
KNUDSON - Arthur Robert passed away suddenly on December 18, 1997 at
the age of 65 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife Joan; his daughter
JoAnne (John) Talerico; his son David (Sherri) Knudson; and grandchildren,
Laura and Matthew Talerico. He is also survived by two sisters, Maxine
Lazzarotto (Len), and Jeannette (Ed) Dodd. He was predeceased by his parents,
Arthur and Ruth, and sisters, Elsie and Doreen. Art was born February
25, 1932 in Canmore, AB. He left Canmore after high school to pursue an
interest in surveying. Art worked forty-seven years in the surveying field,
beginning his career with Wolley-Dod and MacCrimmon Surveys and was well-known
for his dedication and work ethic which was exemplified in his daily work.
He gained his Alberta Land Surveyor certification in May of 1977 and was
currently employed with Northcan Surveys Ltd. During his career he worked
on numerous TransAlta projects throughout Alberta and BC. Highlights were
his involvement in the TransAlta 500 line that ran from Crowsnest Pass
to Janet, AB. Other projects took him from Northern Alberta to the Queen
Charlotte Islands. He was known and loved for his fun-loving spirit, enjoyment
of the outdoors and his selfless giving to his family, neighbours and
friends. A special thank you to the staff at Northcan Surveys and Calgary
EMS for all their efforts in Art's final hours. Visitation will be held
at MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Sunday, December 21, 1997 from 2:00 to
4:00 p.m. Memorial Services will be held in the Chapel of Mountain View
Funeral Home on Monday, December 22, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire,
memorial tributes may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta
(1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6). Arrangements entrusted to
MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road
(3 km East of 68 Street S.E.). Telephone: 403-272-5555 (12/21/97).
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