Obituary of Margaret Frisken Fochuk

Margaret Frisken Fochuk, beloved wife of the late Fred Fochuk of Calgary, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with health issues at the age of 70 years. Margaret was born on April 5, 1939 in Edinburgh, Scotland. She came to Canada in 1960 and came directly to Calgary to be with her extended family. On September 3, 1965 Fred and Margaret were married. Margaret was a long time employee of Pacific 66 and Petro- Canada and helped organize and sing in the Carol Group. She was the President of the Social Committee and then during retirement became a Lifetime Honorary Member of the Petro-Canada Alumni Association. Margaret is survived by brothers Angus (Wendy) of Calgary, Bruce (Elizabeth) of Edinburgh, Scotland and brother and sister-in-law, Bill (Mary) Fochuk. She is also survived by her best friend Roy Shelley and numerous nieces and nephews. She was recently predeceased by her loving husband Fred, father and mother James and Joan Miller, twin sister Jean and brother George. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Friday, May 22, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Graveside Service to follow in the Field of Honour Section at Queen’s Park Cemetery. 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. Or to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2 Telephone: 1 (888) 566 – 5864. www.ab.lung.ca. The family would like to thank the many caregivers during Margaret’s illness. In living memory of Margaret Fochuk, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.