Obituary of Louise Julia Roppel

Louise Julia Roppel of Rockyford passed away at the Strathmore Hospital on Thursday, January 22, 2004 at the age of 87 years. Louise enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting, traveling, and music. She played the organ for over thirty years at the Rockyford United Church. Louise is survived by a son Gordon (Debbie) of Calgary and a daughter Cindy (David) of Minto, NB; ten grandchildren, Tammy, Charlene, Danny, Shane, Benjamin, David, Dale, Kim, Brandy, and Danielle; and nine great-grandchildren, Monique, Tiffany, Brooke, Heath, Stephen, Alex, Devon, Isabelle, and Ethan. She is also survived by a sister Helen Marten; sister-in-law Opal Bensted; nephew Wayne Wise; and nieces, Karen Kathol and Brenda (Rob) Damon. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Roppel, son Ronald, brother Bill Bensted, and niece Laura Wise. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Sunday, January 25, 2004 from 2:30 to 4:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North), on Monday, January 26, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. Graveside Service to follow in the Garden of Christus at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Strathmore Handi-Bus Association, 317 Thistle Way, Strathmore, AB T1P 1C7. Telephone: (403) 934-3418. In living memory of Louise Roppel, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, CALGARY, TELEPHONE: (403) 276-2296.