FRIESEN: Angela Anna October 29, 1922 – April 8, 2008
Angela Anna Friesen, of Calgary, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at the age of 85 years. Angela is survived by her children and their spouses James and Johanna Friesen, Sheila Godin, Barbara and Dennis Wilson, and Murray Friesen; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and two sisters. She was predeceased by her husband Jacob (1979) and her son-in-law Ray Godin. Relatives and friends were invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, AB) on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Name Catholic Church (2223 - 34th Street S.W., Calgary, AB) on Friday, April 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service followed at Drumheller Cemetery on Friday, April 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 2T7, Telephone: (403)205-4455, www.calgaryhumane.ca. In living memory of Angela Friesen, 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.
GROSE: Walter
Walter Riley Grose passed away surrounded by his family April 9, 2008 at Lethbridge Regional Hospital. He would have turned 88 years old in just a few days. Dad is survived by his beloved wife Ellen of Lethbridge married almost 65 years. He is also survived by his daughters; Mary Ellen Barnes (Ward) of Raymond, AB; Jackie Murray (Ross) of Redcliff, AB. Also surviving Dad are his brothers; Leo Grose (Ruth), Calgary, AB and Harvey Grose (Lona) of Redcliff, AB. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Heather Hay (Richard LeCain); Tammy Gresdal (Jim) of Lethbridge, AB; Leeann Wendt (Nathan) in Japan; Danielle Paul (Alvin); Patrick Riley McDaniel of Medicine Hat, AB. He was a member of the South Saskatchewan Regiment serving during WWII from 1942–46.
Dad was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #006 for 42 years consecutive service. He worked for CNR driving and delivering freight for over 40 years in Drumheller, AB.; his home for many years. Upon his retirement he & Mom enjoyed many winters in Yuma, AZ making many friends.He was passionate about his family and was devoted to his grandchildren & blessed with great grandchildren; Katie, Cass, Kianne & Carl Joe; Morgan who he lovingly called Tiger; Jennifer, Jordan & Marick; Darren, Abigail, Thomas & Murrie. Dad’s last days were spent in the company of his family. His nieces and nephews came from far and wide to share stories and time with him. He cherished their company. A Memorial Service will be held in Dad’s honor at 1:30 P.M., on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, Lethbridge, AB. .We ask that in lieu of flowers that donations be made in his name to the CNIB, 100 Deveta Place, 410 Stafford Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2L2, Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th St. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation #207, 542-7th St. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2H1.Funeral arrangements entrusted to Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd. 1-800-382-2901.
Lapohn: Violet March 24, 1926 - April 3, 2008
Violet Annette (Schaeffer) Lapohn passed away peacefully on April 3, 2008 at the age of 82 years. Violet was born in Westuham, Sask. on March 24, 1926. She is survived by her sister Muriel Pickett of Vicksburg, Mississippi, son Bryan (Judy) Lapohn, daughter Colleen (Dale) Chambers. Violet was predeceased by her loving husband Carl. G.G. will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Jamie (Dustin) Crowther, Shelley (Jim) Jorgensen, Troy (Becky) Lapohn, Karla Chambers, Kelly (Shelagh) Edye, Sean Edye and her great grandchildren Alisha, Christian, Brae-Lynn, Ashley, Bradley, Leyton, Brandon, Darcie, Caleb, Corissa, Casandra.