It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Al, beloved husband of Louise for forty-eight years; father to Cameron, Blair, (Susan), and Janette (Derek); and grandfather to Matthew (Laurie), Colin and Rebecca. Al is also survived by his sisters, Margaret, May, Emma, Pearl (Norman), Marie (Al), Agnes (Gordon); sister-in-law Olive; and brothers, Ed, Art (Valerie) and Gordon (Elly); brother-in-law Ken; many nieces and nephews; and father-in-law Leonard Sverdahl. A Memorial Service will be held at McDougall United Church (8516 Athabasca Street S.E.) on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. Thank you to the staff at the Southwood Hospice for their excellent and compassionate care. In living memory of Al Howes, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.