La Place, Charles (Chick) 1918 - 2003

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Charles (Chick) La Place on March 8, 2003.  Chick was born in Calgary on November 11, 1918, the son of Nunzio and Rachel La Placa. He is survived by: sons, Donald (Beverly) of Calgary and Robin (Joanne) of Cochrane; daughters, Lori (Doug) Roberts of Byemoor and Erin of Drumheller; grandchildren, Brian (Stacey), Scott, Michael, David, Kara, Logan, Rebecca, Rachel; and great-granddaughter Hailee. Chick also leaves behind: brother Louis (Mary) of Calgary; and sisters Marie (Hugh) McLafferty of Calgary, Florence (Stan) Cymbala of Edmonton and Eileen Jensen of Calgary; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Chick was predeceased by: his parents; wife Luvern (Holbrook); brothers, Thomas, James and Richard; and his granddaughter Dana. Chick spent his young years in the "Crowsnest Pass" accumulating many happy memories that he loved to recount in later years.  In 1942, Chick enlisted and served in Europe with the Eighth Field Ambulance RCAMC.  Upon returning, he resided in Bellevue and worked in the coal mines.  He moved to Calgary where he met and later married the love of his life, Luvern Holbrook on July 4, 1953.  He worked for Pilkington Glass until his retirement in 1983. Chick also worked evenings for the A.N.A.F. for a number of years to support his growing family. Chick was first and foremost a devoted husband, father and brother, and he always lent a helping hand whenever the need arose. He was especially attentive to his wife Luvern throughout her long illness. Always the entertainer, he loved making those around him laugh. He also was an avid curler into his seventies, and he enjoyed grooming his beautiful yard.  He was an active member of the Ogden's Seniors, the Ogden Legion and the A.N.A.F. Club. After Luvern's
death in 1999, Chick moved to Scenic Acres Retirement Residence in Calgary and spent the last year under the compassionate care of the staff at the Colonel Belcher Veteran Care Centre. Chick's family wishes to also thank Dr. Thornton and the nurses at the Rockyview Hospital (Unit 81) for their special care.  Funeral Services were held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on Friday, March 14, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial tribute may be made in Chick's name directly to the Calgary Health Trust-Colonel Belcher Supportive Pathways Program (10101 Southport Road S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2W 3N2).  To e-mail expressions of sympathy: mtnview1@telusplanet.net subject heading: Charles (Chick) La Place. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY,17 Avenue SE at Garden Road, (1.5 km east of 84th Street SE). Telephone (403) 272 - 5555. 12p

Makos, Magdelene: 4 March 2003

Mrs. Magdelene Makos of Drumheller passed away peacefully at the Drumheller and District Health Services Continuing Care (Nursing Home) on March 4, 2003 where she resided since March 4, 1994.  She celebrated her 96th birthday on August 5, 2002. She migrated to Canada in 1928 with baby daughter Elizabeth, from Etes Hungary to join her husband John who had arrived earlier to work in the valley coal mines.  When she was able, she enjoyed playing bingo at the Pioneer Trail Centre. Gardening was always her greatest joy.  The "welcome mat" was always at her door for family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters of Hungary and by husband John in 1966, and special sons-in-law Jim Hajash in 1985 and Bob Trembecky in 1994, grandchildren Betty Hajash 1952,  Bill Hajash in 1971. Lovingly remembered by daughters Elizabeth and Helen and son John and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  A Celebration of Life was held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church on Saturday, March 15, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Drumheller and District Health Services Continuing Care or the Drumheller Ladies Auxilliary Hospital c/o 780 5th Street East, T0J 0Y4.   Arrangements entrusted to Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel.12nc