Obituary of Antony Roffel

Tony Roffel beloved husband of Grace Roffel of Calgary, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2007 at the age of 89 years. Tony was born on January 11, 1918 in the Netherlands and immigrated to Canada in June of 1954. Tony enjoyed operating his own mechanic shop. He was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church for over fifty years and helped found the Calgary Protestant Male Chorus. Besides his loving wife Grace, Tony is survived by his children and their spouses, Bill and Flo Roffel, Luke and Brenda Roffel, Tina and Rein Willemsen, John and Laura Roffel; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Gerry and Jean Roffel of Calgary; and numerous family in the Netherlands. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) on Thursday, April 19, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A Celebration of Tony’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) on Friday, April 20, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Antony Roffel, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E. Telephone: (403) 248-8585.