Obituary of Dorothy Holdena Zambory

November 10, 1937 – Vernon, British Columbia

May 20, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta

Dorothy Zambory passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the age of 85 years.

Dorothy was born in Vernon, BC, on November 10, 1937. She moved to Calgary, AB, with her older sisters at the age of sixteen years. While working and living in Calgary, AB, she met her husband, Paul. They married in 1957 and had three children.

Dorothy was a member of the Woodside Golf Club in Airdrie, AB, and the Tritons Scuba and Snorkel Club in Calgary, AB. She enjoyed boating, waterskiing, golfing, walking, and gardening. She loved visiting family and travelling to Hawaii, USA, and Las Vegas, USA.

Dorothy is survived by her loving husband, Paul of 66 years; her two sons, Don (Nilda), and Ed (Heather); two granddaughters, Hannah, and Michelle; one sister, Verna; all of Calgary, AB; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Dorothy was predeceased by her son Garry, granddaughter Amanda, two brothers, Bert, and Roy; and five sisters, Hadie, Linda, Martha, Lena, and Lydia.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank Society, 5000 – 11 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2Y5, Telephone: (403) 253-2059, www.calgaryfoodbank.com.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB), on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Dorothy Zambory’s service streamed live on the day of the service (see below) For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories, and photos may also be shared and viewed here. Dorothy’s final resting place will be at Queen’s Park Cemetery.

In living memory of Dorothy Holdena Zambory, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.

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