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Obituary of Maida Louise Evans
May 17, 1930 – Avonlea, Saskatchewan
October 5, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta
Maida Louise Evans of Calgary, AB, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at the age of 92 years.
Maida spent her childhood in Winnipeg in the company of her parents and three older sisters, Helen, Audrey and Betty, all of whom she was very close to. She attended the University of Manitoba, earning herself a Bachelor of Arts degree. During this time, she met the love of her life and future husband Barry. They got married in 1954 and lived in Winnipeg, Toronto, Regina, Boston and Edmonton during his medical training and early career before settling in Calgary in 1966. Maida briefly worked as a grade one schoolteacher, which she enjoyed immensely, prior to having children. They lived in Calgary where they raised their four children, Cathy, Rob, Doug (Jenni) and Dawn (William). She will be dearly missed by her husband, four children, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Maida enjoyed singing in the church choir for many years. She also loved taking part in outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, and skiing with her friends. Maida had a good sense of humour and was a very social person who enjoyed group trips, activities, and parties. She was passionate about travelling and in their later years, Maida and Barry travelled to many countries around the world, managing to visit every continent.
A Celebration of Maida’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Lakeview United Church (3023 – 63rd Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB) at 2:30 p.m., followed by a reception at 4:00 p.m. at the Glencoe Club (636 – 29th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB). Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes to the Hotchkiss Brain Institute may be made directly to the University of Calgary, Gift Processing & Tax Receipting, OVC 131, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Telephone (403) 220 - 3558 https://engage.ucalgary.ca/brain-and-mental-health-research. Donations to be designated to the Hotchkiss Brain Institute - Dementia and Cognitive Disorder by selecting the drop-down box online or in the memo line if providing a cheque.
In living memory of Maida Evans, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.
