Obituary of Joseph Savoie

Marcel Savoie, beloved husband of Charlotte and loving father of Deborah Eastlick (Kim), Lance Savoie (Carole) and Marcel Savoie Jr. (Lynn), died Tuesday, May 10, 2005 with his family at his side. Marcel was born to Joseph and Clarinda Savoie in Villeneuve Alberta. Marcel was a man of integrity, faith and family. He upheld high ethical and moral standards in his long career with Texaco Canada Resources and demonstrated compassionate leadership in the Knights of Columbus and through pastoral care at the Rockyview Hospital. His commitment to family and paternal love transcended generations and vastly enriched the lives of his children and grandchildren. Marcel and Charlotte recently celebrated fifty years of marriage in devotion to each other sustained by their deep and abiding faith. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Raymond and Armand; sisters Jeanne and Alice; and daughter Bernadette. He leaves to celebrate his life, his brother Edmund; sisters, Edith Charuk, Pauline Comeau and Jean Boser; and special family friend Wilhemina Vonk. Living his legacy are his grandchildren, Quinn Eastlick; Jasmine, Tracey and Kaeli Savoie; and Nicholle and Connor Savoie. If we died with Him, We shall also live with Him. Timothy 2:11 Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church (321 – 90th Avenue S.E.) on Sunday, May 15, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Concelebrated at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church (321 – 90th Avenue S.E.) on Monday, May 16, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Henry Rosenbaum, SAC Principal Presider. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, donations in lieu of flowers may be made directly to Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Alberta (c/o Jackie Brummund, Development Office, University of Calgary, (403) 220-7453) or the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 – 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2 Telephone: (403) 205-3966. In living memory of Marcel Savoie, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.