Obituary of Louise L'Amarca

August 14, 1936 – Drumheller, Alberta

December 30, 2023 – Calgary, Alberta

It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, Louise L'Amarca (nee Carls), of Calgary, AB, she passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and caregivers on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the age of 87 years.

Louise is survived by her children and the spouses, Terry and Donna L’Amarca, Tony L’Amarca and Roxanne Charney, and Maria and Chris Howe; grandchildren, Christina L’Amarca, Joseph L’Amarca, Nicolas L’Amarca and Daniel L’Amarca, Trinity Carriere, Greg and Taylor Howe, and Brian Howe; great-grandchildren, Cole and Kadence Drabiuk, and Sully Roberts. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law John and Inza Carls, brothers-in-law, Mike L’Amarca, Alfredo Deblasio, and Pat Mautone; and sister-in-law Ann Horvath. Louise was predeceased by her husband Francesco and her grandson Frank L’Amarca.

Louise’s passion was knitting, crocheting, and travelling to Las Vegas with Frank. Vegas became a favourite destination of hers. They both really enjoyed their annual trips to Nevada.  She was also a pet lover, she always cared for our multitude of dogs over the years and her queen “Miss Kitty” who spent the last sixteen years by her side.

Our thanks to the nurses and caregivers at Fish Creek Manor Village; and the compassionate care of the Ohana ladies over mom’s last days with us.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Friday, January 5, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A family graveside service will be held at Queen’s Park Cemetery.

A Celebration of Louise’s Life will be held at a later date. We invite you to celebrate her memory privately in your own ways; knowing she is with us all in spirit. Thank you all for your understanding during this difficult time. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with her family here. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB, T2C 2T7, Telephone: (403)205-4455, www.calgaryhumane.ca. 

In living memory of Louise L’Amarca, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.