Obituary of Amelia Frances Amantea

Amelia Frances Amantea of Calgary passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at the age of 93 years. God granted her last wish – to see her 93rd birthday! Amelia was predeceased by her daughter Trudy; her parents; and three brothers, Albert, Carl and Edward. She is the beloved mother of Darrell (Karen) Graham of Calgary; and cherished grandmother of David, Raelyn, Vikki, GerryLynn, and Hugh(Winnie); and great-grandmother to DannyRae. She also leaves behind her dear and wonderful friend Adam Helfrick. Deeply saddened also are her brother Vic (Betty) Chipley of Regina, SK, and sisters, Catherine Woods of Whitehorse, YK, Elsie Kramer of Kelowna, BC, Bea (Harold) Hoffert of Calgary, and Helen (Lorne) Ford of Calgary. “Rest in peace our beautiful little Lady. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. You will remain in our hearts and prayers forever.” Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (1414 Shawnessy Boulevard S.W.) on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 11:00 a.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 St. N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. To the staff of Shawnessy Lodge – thank you for Amelia?s wonderful care. In living memory of Amelia Amantea, 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.