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WOJTKIW - Iwan (John) Wojtkiw passed away at his residence on June 12,
1997 at the age of 77 years, beloved husband for fifty years of Mrs. Maria
Wojtkiw; dear father of John (Elaine), Brian and Tammy; and dearly beloved
grandfather of Jeremy, Chris and Allison, all of Calgary. He is also survived
by two sisters, one brother and nephews and nieces in Ukraine. John was
predeceased by one brother and one sister in Ukraine. He was born in Nowyj
Staw, Lviv, Ukraine and moved to England in 1947. John came to Canada
in 1959 to Calgary and resided in Calgary since. He was a carpenter by
trade and was employed with Genstar Housing for a number of years until
his retirement. Relatives and friends are invited to meet for Prayers
at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church
(704 - 6 Street N.E.), on Sunday, June 15, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass
will be celebrated at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian
Catholic Church on Monday, June 16, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Anton
Tarasenko, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Queen's Park Cemetery.
If so desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory
to the Canadian Cancer Society, Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary,
AB T2G 1A2. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD., Directors of Services. Telephone:
228-4422 (6/14/97).
WOLFE - Edna Marie Wolfe, beloved wife of Fenn, passed away suddenly
on June 4, 1997 at the age of 72 years. Besides her loving husband, she
is also survived by her children, Edwin Richardson, Wayne (Kathleen) Wolfe,
Linda (Brian) Moorcroft, Marvin Wolfe, Frances (Don) Stern-Wolfe, and
Darcy (Rita) Wolfe; fourteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a
brother Andy (Peg) Thompson; and two sisters, Alpha Thompson and Agnes
Grant; as well as numerous other relatives. Funeral Services will be held
at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from North Hill
Shopping Centre), on Saturday, June 7, 1997 at 3:00 p.m., Pastor Roy Holmquist
of North West Family Church officiating. Cremation, Calgary Crematorium.
If friends desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society,
Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2. Funeral and Cremation
arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage
Funeral Home". Telephone: 299-0100 (6/6/97).
WOLFE - Elmer Arthur passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre
on Friday, July 11, 1997. Elmer was the beloved husband and constant companion
of fifty-five years to Ida. He will be sadly missed by his sister Alice
Helwig (Hugh); his brother Archie (Violet); his niece Ardith Grassl (Joe);
as well as several extended family members. Elmer was predeceased by his
parents, John and Pauline, and his nephew Milton Helwig. Elmer was a long
time employee of Canada Safeway Ltd., retiring in 1982, and he was also
a lifetime member of the Elks. He was an avid golfer, and he will be sadly
missed by all who knew him. Funeral Services will be held at FOSTER'S
FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", 3220 - 4 Street N.W., on Wednesday,
July 16, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with the Reverend Dr. Ray Waldock officiating.
Interment to follow at Rockyview Garden of Peace. In lieu of flowers,
memorial tributes in Elmer's name may be made to Northmount Baptist Church,
451 Northmount Drive N.W., Calgary, AB T2K 3H8. At FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES
(Garden Chapel) annual Christmas Candlelight Memorial Service, an "Ornamental
Dove" will be dedicated in memory of Elmer. FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES
(Garden Chapel), Directors. Telephone: 297-0888 (7/19/97).
WOLFF - Mrs. Anna (nee Skarzynska). Anna was born in Warsaw to an old
family of Polish nobility. Persecuted during the Second World War, she
joined the Polish Resistance movement as a young girl. As a member of
AK (the underground army), she actively participated in the 1944 Warsaw
Uprising. The post war years of Communist rule proved particularly difficult
for her, but she learned to act with patience and grew up with perseverance.
Anna emigrated to Canada in 1962 and, because she knew the French language,
she first settled in Montreal. In 1978, she moved to Calgary, quickly
overcoming the difficulties of the English language and entered the real
estate business. She proved talented, hard-working and personable. She
earned great professional success working till the end, maintaining highest
professional standards, always adding great personal charm to whatever
she did. Anna was a member of the Progressive Conservative party. An avid
swimmer, golfer and fitness fan, she was also a member of the Calgary
Glencoe Club, and was interested in social bridge. All her life she kept
active, and will be remembered for her energy, integrity, cheerfulness
and love of life. "Spij Anno w Pokoju Wiecznym!" She is survived
by her sister Maria Meers; brother-in-law Joe Meers; nephew Paul Ruminski
and wife Hanna, and children, Lukasz, Tomasz and Malinka; and cousin Zula
Blendowska. From her Colleagues: Anna was consistently a top performer
at Century 21 Bamber Realty for the past three years. She was a pleasure
to be around and work with; her zest for life and sense of humor were
contagious, and she will be greatly missed. She went through some tough
economic times during her long career, but she came out on top. Her success
was well deserved because of her incredible work ethic, integrity and
attention to her clients' needs. Everyone who met Anna loved her right
away and respected her. Prior to her three years at Century 21 Bamber,
she worked for a short time at Century 21 New Bar Realty and prior to
that, for approximately ten years, was at Boardwalk Realty. Special thanks
to very dear friends, Joana Stuchly and Bob Rich and devoted colleague
Dave Oppenheimer. Memorial Services will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel
of Remembrance" (17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.), today at 6:00 p.m.
Arrangements and Cremation are in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD.
Phone: 228-4422 (6/20/97).
WONG - Kwan Sin passed away at her residence on July 17, 1997 at the
age of 78 years. Funeral Services will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES
"Garden Chapel", 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Wednesday, July 23,
1997 at 3:00 p.m. with the Reverend Dr. John W.S. Kong of the Chinese
Pentecostal Church, officiating. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery.
FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", Directors. Phone: 297-0888
(7/22/97).
WONG - Mrs. Pearline Wong (nee Lyn), beloved wife of Mr. Edward Wong
of Calgary, passedaway at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on December 29,
1997, after a short illness, at the age of 76years. Pearline was born
February 17, 1921 in Jamaica, West Indies. She immigrated to Miami,Florida
and then settled in Calgary, Alberta. Besides her loving husband Edward
Wong, Pearlineis also survived by her children, Tony, Michael, Sonia (Chin),
Wayne, and Helen (Fong); thirteengrandchildren and a great-grandchild;
plus numerous family and friends in Canada, U.S.A. andJamaica. Those wishing
to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapelof
the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), today, December 31, 1997 from
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's
"Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre StreetNorth), on Friday,
January 2, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may
bemade directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, Second Floor, 215 - 12
Avenue S.E., Calgary,Alberta T2G 1A2. In living memory of Pearline Wong,
a tree will be planted at Fish CreekProvincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY
FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720CENTRE STREET NORTH.
Telephone: 403-276-2296 (12/31/97).
WONG - Sau Ying Wong (Karen) (nee Chu), beloved wife of the late Mr.
Oak Sang Wong of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at the Foothills Hospital
on November 3, 1997 at the age of 47 years. She is the loving mother of
Amy, Sandy and Dixon Wong, all of Calgary, Alberta. She is also survived
by Tony Chan (Yat-Cheong); her eldest sister Mrs. Tong (Kun-Ying Chu);
her brother Frank Chu; her youngest sister Mrs. Kwong (Kit-Ching Chu),
and their family members. Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS &
HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North),
on Saturday, November 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. In living memory of Karen
Wong, 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 (11/7/97).
WOOD - Hazel E. Wood passed away December 3, 1997 at the age of 80 in
the High RiverNursing Home. Hazel was predeceased by husband Walter in
1973 and longtime companion JimFleming. She is survived by daughters,
Pat Wylie, Jeanette Merkley, Dorothy McKernon; sisterEvelyn; sister-in-law
Deborah; thirteen grandchildren and thirty-six great-grandchildren. AMemorial
Service will be held at the High River United Church on Saturday, December
13 at11:00 a.m (12/10/97).
WOOD - Wilfred L. passed away at M.S.A. Hospital in Abbotsford, B.C.
on June 19, 1997 at 82 years of age. He will be sadly missed by his wife
Marjorie; and his daughter Carol Legge; two granddaughters and two great-granddaughters
of Calgary. He worked at CP Rail in Ogden Shop for forty-six years before
retiring to Aldergrove, B.C. Cremation was at the First Memorial Funeral
Services in Aldergrove (6/28/97).
WOOLACOTT - Mr. Lorne Bruce Woolacott, beloved husband of Mrs. Thelma
Woolacott, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on November 3, 1997 at
the age of 82 years. Besides his loving wife, Lorne is also survived by
his daughter Jeannette Payne of Calgary; two grandsons, Dwayne Payne and
Don Carpenter; a granddaughter Teena Payne; and four great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his daughter Vera Paul on February 15, 1986. Those
wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel
of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), today, November 6, 1997
and Friday, November 7, 1997 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday,
November 8, 1997 and Sunday, November 9, 1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's "Chapel
of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Monday, November 10,
1997 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Michael C. Ward of Central United Church
officiating. In living memory of Lorne Woolacott, 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 (11/6/97).
WRAY - Mr. Wilbert L. "Webb" Wray of Calgary, passed away at
the Bethany Care Centre on June 21, 1997 at the age of 81 years. He is
survived by his loving wife Alice; one son Dale and his wife Brenda of
Deer Park, Washington; two daughters, Carol and her husband Brad McMullen
of Calgary, Patty and her husband David Walker of Laguna Hills, California;
seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived
by two brothers, Bud of Lethbridge, and Bill of Medicine Hat; his sister
Leora and brother Charles predeceased him. Webb was born in Saskatoon,
Sask. and moved to Lethbridge at the age of three months. He started with
the CPR in 1939 and later served with the Canadian Army overseas during
the Second World War. His CPR career took him to Medicine Hat for twenty-eight
years and to Calgary where he retired after thirty-nine years of service.
Webb was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Memorial and
Poppy Services will be held in Lethbridge at the General Stewart Branch
No. 4 RCL, 324 Mayor McGrath Drive on Saturday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. Interment
to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. The family would like to thank the
staff on Level 4 of the Bethany Care Centre, Calgary for the loving and
gracious care given Webb during his four year stay. If friends desire,
memorial tributes may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of
Alberta. FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES Jacques Chapel, Directors. Telephone:
297-0711 (6/27/97).
WRIGHT - Joyce Irene of Calgary passed away at Agape Manor Hospice on
June 25, 1997 at the age of 72 years, beloved sister of Heather Watts
and Helen Shelton both of Edmonton and Gwen (Gordon) Fowlie of Winnipeg.
She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Private Family Services
were held at Agape Manor Hospice on Monday, June 30, 1997 at 2:00 p.m.
with Chaplain Karen Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the Agape Manor Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue S.W. Calgary,
Alberta T2N 1B8. Arrangements and Cremation are in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL
HOMES LTD. Telephone: 228-4422 (7/2/97).
WRIGHT - Reginald William Wright passed away peacefully on Friday, November
23, 1997 atthe age of 90 years. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret
in July 1996 and is survived by hisson Leroy (Wilma) of Edmonton; and
his daughter Sybil (Jim) Sharman of Enderby, BC. He willalso be missed
by his grandchildren, Deborah (Dan) Compton of New Zealand, ChristopherNewel
of Cranbrook, BC, Brian (Michelle) Wright of Red Deer, Kenneth Newel (Cathy
Taylor)of Calgary, Laura (Randy) Kowalchuk of Penticton, BC, Michelle
(Bob) Tochor of Esterhazy,Sask, Gordon (Helen) Newel of Calgary, Stephen
(Lisa) Wright of Sherwood Park; and by his sixgreat-grandchildren, Samual,
Jamie, Ryan, Reilly, Rory and Jordyn. Funeral Services will beheld at
St. Cyprian's Anglican Church (2828 - 19 Street N.W.), on Saturday, December
6, 1997at 1:30 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made
directly to the Dr. VernonFanning Centre, 722 - 16 Avenue N.E. T2E 6V7.
Thanks is extended to the staff and volunteersat the Fanning Care Centre
(Two East) for their compassionate and professional care. In livingmemory
of Reg Wright, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by
McINNIS and HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT
CIRCLEN.W.Telephone: 403-241-0044 (12/2/97).
WYATT - Kari Leigh Wyatt, beloved eight year old daughter of Eric and
Brenda Wyatt of Airdrie, passed away suddenly at Wasa Lake, BC, on July
21, 1997. Kari was born April 30, 1989 in Leduc, AB and attended kindergarten
there. She began Grade One at A.E. Bowers School in Airdrie, where she
was going to go into Grade Three this fall. She was active with the Brownies,
Airdrie Soccer and loved to sing and dance. Kari was a great organizer,
loved to do crafts and was a very thoughtful little girl. We will miss
finding her love notes under our pillows each night. Besides her loving
parents, Kari will be sorely missed by her six year old twin brothers,
Aaron and Cameron. She is also survived by her grandparents, Doris and
Norman Gellert of Thorsby, AB, Hans and Val Meyer of Vernon, BC, Dolores
and Ernest Wyatt of Edmonton, AB; her great-grandmother Marie Meyer of
Leduc, AB; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Kari will be greatly
missed by all those who knew and loved her. Those wishing to pay their
respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Airdrie Funeral Home"
(300 Towerlane Drive) on Friday, July 25, 1997 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Master
(216 Main Street, Airdrie) on Saturday, July 26, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with
Pastor Bev Radoy officiating. Graveside Service to follow at the Airdrie
Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly
to the Alberta Children's Hospital, 1820 Richmond Road S.W., Calgary,
Alberta, T2T 5C7. In living memory of Kari Wyatt, a tree will be planted
at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES
"Airdrie Funeral Home", 300 TOWERLANE DRIVE, AIRDRIE, ALBERTA.
Telephone: 403-948-1100 (7/24/97).
WYNES - Frances Barbara Wynes of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills
Hospital onSaturday, December 6, 1997, at the age of 83 years. Frances
was born on March 18, 1914 inDawson City, Yukon. She has resided in Calgary
since 1965. Frances was a member of theEastern Star North Star Chapter
No. 34. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends andwill be missed
by all. Frances will be remembered by two sons and a daughter-in-law,
JohnWynes and Reg and Carolyn Wynes; two daughters and a son-in-law, Barb
Fink and Kathy andJulius Kipke; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren;
as well as a sister BerniceReid of Coquitlam, BC. She was predeceased
by her husband Reg on June 7, 1964, and threebrothers. Funeral Services
will be held at McINNIS and HOLLOWAY'S "CrowfootChapel", (82
Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. withPastor
Gordon Hanson officiating. Special thanks to Dr. Price and the nurses
on Unit 101 at theFoothills Hospital. In living memory of Frances Wynes,
a tree will be planted at Fish CreekProvincial Park by McINNIS and HOLLOWAY
FUNERAL HOMES, "CrowfootChapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Phone:
403-241-0044 (12/9/97).
WYNNE - Miss Ada Wynne passed away at her home on November 15, 1997 at
the age of 79 years. She is survived by her brother John Wynne of Vancouver,
her nephew Billy of Calgary and the rest of the family. Predeceased by
her brothers, Charlie and Bill, her sisters, Marian and Rose. Those wishing
to pay their respects may do so at the MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday,
November 19, 1997 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Inurnment to follow at Mountain
View Memorial Gardens on Friday, November 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation
and arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY
(located within Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden
Road, 3 kms East of 68 Street, Calgary, AB). Telephone: 403-272-5555 (11/19/97).
WYNNE - Mary (Mamie) McKenzie Wynne passed away at the Foothills Hospital
onDecember 8, 1997 at the age of 86 years. She was predeceased by her
beloved husbandFrank B. Mary is survived by sons, Lorne (Janette), Jerry
(Shirley); and daughter DoreenFowlie, all of Calgary; nine grandchildren,
and seven great-grandchildren. Mamie and Frankwere lifetime members of
the Optimist Club and past members of the Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club.
Mamie and Frank resided in the Renfrew district for fifty-three years
andMamie spent her last three years in the Mountview Seniors Apartments.
Mamie will alwaysbe warmly remembered for her loving generosity of spirit
to all of those who knew her andher devoted love and support to her family.
She will be deeply missed. Funeral Services willbe held at FOSTER'S GARDEN
CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. onThursday, December 11, 1997
at 3:00 p.m. If friends desire, memorial donations may bemade to the Heart
& Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, T2G
3Y6.FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Phone: 297-0888.
WYNNYK - John passed away peacefully on December 9, 1997 in Richmond,
B.C. Born July15, 1917 in Spadden, Alberta. Predeceased by brothers, Paul,
Bill and George, anddaughter-in-law Judi. Survived by his loving wife
Judy; children, Corrine, Darlene (Al) Thomas,and Larry (Barbara); grandchildren,
Kevin Bradley, Trevor and Niki; brothers, Nick (Nancy),Steve (Rosie),
Joe (Mabel); and sister Ethel Mohler. John will be missed by many other
relativesand friends. John served in the R.C.A.F. until he retired at
the age fifty, then worked forCanadian Airlines until his retirement at
age sixty-five. Prayers and Visitation will be held onFriday, December
12, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the RICHMOND FUNERAL HOME,8420
Cambie Road in Richmond, B.C. Mass will be held on Saturday, December
13, 1997 at2:00 p.m. in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 3150 Ash
Street in Vancouver. Cremationwith a Memorial Service to be held in Edmonton,
Alberta early in the Spring of 1998. Donationsto the Canadian Cancer Society
in John's memory would be appreciated. RICHMONDFUNERAL HOME. Telephone:
1-604-273-3748 (12/11/97).
WYTSMA - Ted Wytsma passed away at the Rosedale Hospice on June 11, 1997
at the age of 75 years. Ted will be lovingly missed by Joyce, his wife
of forty-four years; children, Bob and his wife Lurline, Shelley and her
husband Jack Kucheran, Gordon and his wife Sophia; grandchildren, Kathryn,
Andrew, Chrissie, Laura, Sarah and Jennifer. He is also survived by his
siblings, Boukje and Dee Strate, Dick and Laurene Wytsma, Hilda and Al
White; by his nephew and nieces and many other relatives. Ted was predeceased
by his parents, Sydney and Dorothy Wytsma, and his nephews, Ron Strate
and Ken White. Ted was born May 22, 1922 in Wommels, The Netherlands.
The family emigrated to Canada in 1928, settling in Swalwell, Alberta.
In 1936 they moved to Red Deer, making it their permanent home. Ted enlisted
in the RCAF on December 8, 1941. He served with 118 Squadron in Alaska
and 439 Squadron in Europe. He was honourably released on October 20,
1945. Ted worked briefly with the CPR before joining Gulf Oil in 1947.
He retired in 1986. Ted was an avid reader with a great interest in steam
trains and aviation. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion
for fifty years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at FOSTER'S
FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", 3220 - 4 Street N.W., on Friday,
June 13, 1997 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held
at Foster's Funeral Homes "Garden Chapel" on Saturday, June
14, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Jean Morris of Varsity Acres Presbyterian
Church officiating. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends
so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The War Amps - Alberta,
P.O. Box 11000 Main Post Office, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4B6. FOSTER'S FUNERAL
HOMES "Garden Chapel", Directors. Telephone: 297-0888 (6/12/97).
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