Obituary of Mark Dennis Gregory

Mark Gregory, beloved son of Ute and Wolfgang Gregory and cherished brother of Tina Gregory passed away suddenly after a brief illness at his home on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at the age of 37 years. Mark was born on February 12, 1968 in Montreal, QC and moved with his family to Markham, ON where he attended High school and graduated from the University of Toronto before studying computer science at the University of Calgary. Mark was co-founder of Vantage Research, a market research company in Calgary and most recently held a Senior Manager position at Call-Us Info Inc which acquired Vantage Research. He was a keen student of history, politics, and especially computers. He is lovingly remembered for his big heart, generosity, and loyalty to his family, friends, and co-workers. Mark was known as a gourmet cook and a keen debater of current affairs. His passion for languages enabled him to travel to Europe to visit historic sites and family members. He enjoyed the annual Christmas vacations in Florida and more recently trips to Sun City Grand, Arizona. Nephew and godson of Brigitte Schildknegt (Nico), of Hermann, Missouri; Volker Steinfatt (Gila) of Hamburg, Germany; he will also be missed by aunt Ulla Ferber of Hamburg, Germany; as well as extended family and friends throughout Europe, North America, and Japan. A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 2:30 p.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. The family would like to express our appreciation to the Calgary EMS Services for their kindness. In living memory of Mark Gregory, 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.