Obituary of Ella May Straub

In the early morning of Sunday, May 4, 2008, Ella May Straub (nee Rudman) lost her courageous struggle with cancer at the Rosedale Hospice in Calgary. She passed away in the arms of her husband and with her three sons by her side. She was 69 years of age. Ella will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Pete, of 45 years; three sons, Don (Maritza) of Villahermosa-Mexico, Dale (Ellen) of Dubai-UAE, and Grant (Carolyn) of Calgary; five grand-children, Samantha, Sarah, Katie, Daniel, and Donald and her loyal canine companion ‘Chester’. Also left behind to cherish her memory are her sisters, Kathleen, Barbara (Len) and Karen (Brent); brothers Lorne and Randy, and many nieces, nephews and good friends. She was predeceased by her father Charlie, mother Blanche, two sisters Shirley and Doris, and two brothers Don and Gordon. Ella – We love you and miss you terribly but know that even now you behold the face of our Father who is in Heaven and are settling into your magnificent new home. Our hope stands on the promises of God’s word that “he who believes has everlasting life (NIV)” and “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him (NIV).” Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic Church (541 Silvergrove Drive N.W.) on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice #920 – 7A Street NW, Calgary, AB T2M 3J3 Telephone: (403) 284-5195 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email jordanp@cancer.ab.ca. A special thank you to the “angels” at Rosedale Hospice, Kathleen from HomeCare, Dr. Horne and Dr. Sia for their care of our Ella. We couldn’t have done it without you. In living memory of Ella Straub, 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.