Ralph Norris HOLTH

HOLTH, Ralph Norris July 4, 1930 - February 28, 2009 Ralph, beloved husband of Doris, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 years, surrounded by his family. Ralph was born and raised on a farm near Bromhead, Saskatchewan. He was employed for thirty years by Imperial Oil (Esso) and enjoyed fifteen years of retirement. He was a loving husband, a dedicated father, and a gentle grandfather who - above all - loved spending time with his family. Ralph will be forever missed by Doris, his devoted wife of fifty-four years; their daughters and sons-in-law, Marlys and Jean-Marc Rivest, Laurel and Mark Sasges, Leslie Holth and Kevin McKendrick, Julie and Murray Brown and Jana and Chris Bach; and thirteen grandchildren and their spouses Chris and Grace, Andre and Alison, Michael, Leah, William, Emily, Jesse, Matthew, Katie, Hannah, Madeline, Jordan and Sarah. Ralph is survived by his sister Irene and numerous other relatives. Ralph was predeceased by his brother Henry and his sisters Signora and Della. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church (1600 Acadia Drive S.E.) on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, Suite 201, 222 - 58 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3 (Telephone 403-290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.com ) or the Father Lacombe Care Centre, 332 - 146 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2X 2A3 (Telephone 403-256-4641). The family would like to thank Dr. Verbeek, the dedicated nursing staff of the Father Lacombe Care Centre, the many personal caregivers over the last eight years; especially Joyce. In living memory of Ralph Holth, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575. Published in the Calgary Herald from 3/3/2009- 3/4/2009