Obituary of Sara LaPeare

Sara LaPeare of Calgary passed away peacefully on June 10, 2008 at the age of 77 years. Sara was a joy to be around as she dedicated her life to her family, volunteering and her faith. Sara is lovingly remembered by her husband, Richard LaPeare of Crossfield, and four children: Dwight LaPeare (Bev), Dawn LaPeare (Dwayne), Andrea Mykyta (Ron) of Calgary, and Brett LaPeare of Smithers, B.C. She leaves a legacy of eight grandchildren: Justin, Laura & Nicole LaPeare, Sarah & Mitchell Dawley, and Alex, Aaron & Anthony Mykyta. Sara is also survived by her two sisters, Lillian and Nancy DiMarco of Toronto. A Celebration of Sara’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, Suite 201, 222 – 58th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3, Telephone: (403)290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.com. The family wishes to thank the staff at Westview Lodge, Bowcrest Care Centre, and Signal Pointe Carewest for their genuine care and concern for Sara over the last few years. As Alzheimer’s became Sara’s constant companion, she was among caregivers who understood and made her life easier. In living memory of Sara LaPeare, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.