Catharina Margaretha BARBIER

BARBIER, Catharina "Tini" Margaretha May 6, 1921 - September 3, 2008 Catharina Margaretha Barbier, beloved wife of Cornelis "Kees" Barbier of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at the age of 87 years. Tini was born on May 6, 1921. Tini and her family emigrated from Holland to Canada in 1957 and she was always proud to call Calgary home. Mom enjoyed her home, her family and friends and playing cards. She and Kees were members of the "Schopen Negen" card club for over forty years. Tini will be sadly missed by her children, Cornelius, John, Jerry, Anna and Elisabeth; her grandchildren, Johanne, Lance, Helena, Chris, Krista, Benjamin, Annette and Joshua; and her great-grandchildren, Clarissa, Zalia, Zander and Abigail; as well as stepchildren, step-grandchildren, in-laws; as well as several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her brothers Cor and Leo; and sisters Gree and Dina of Holland. Tini was predeceased by her mother Anna, father Johannes and brothers Johannes, Cornelis, Hermann and Jacob. A Celebration of Tini's Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) on Friday, September 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Salvation Army, 420 - 9 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0R9 (Phone 403-410-1111, www.salvationarmy.org ) or to the Agape Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8 (Telephone 403-282-6588). Our heartfelt thanks go to all the people who helped to take care of our mother for the last five years: the staff at Arbour Lake Gracious Living, the staff at Unit 46, Special Services at the Foothills Hospital and the staff of the Willow ward at Cedars Villa. Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, Beautiful memories, she left behind. In living memory of Catharina Barbier, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: 403-241-0044. Published in the Calgary Herald from 9/10/2008- 9/11/2008