Brenda Theresa JOHNSTON

MOAR, (nee JOHNSTON) Brenda Theresa Brenda Theresa Moar, beloved wife of Garry and mother of three, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 27, 2009. Brenda was born June 5, 1962 in Pine Falls, Manitoba. She fought cancer for many years with admirable strength and courage. She was loved by many friends and family and touched the lives of all that knew her, by her kind, caring and generous nature. Brenda was predeceased by her parents Wilfred and Alma Johnston nee Morrisseau, sister Deborah, and brother-in-law Jim Osmond. She is survived by her brothers Bruce (Kathy), Ron (Marg), Allan (Patti), Barry (Rosemarie), Darryl (Rosie), and sister Kathy. Brenda also leaves behind her three children Sheena, Brian, Danny, and the light of her life, her grandson Elijah, as well as, many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, and will be dearly missed by all. As a young girl she enjoyed playing sports and was on Calgary's first all girls hockey team. Her team picture is hanging in The Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada. She was a long time employee of the Calgary Herald. There will be a Mass at St. Mark's Church (5552 Madigan Drive N.E.) at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009. A celebration of Brenda's life will follow at 2:30 p.m. at McInnis & Holloway's Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 Memorial Drive N.E.. Published in the Calgary Herald from 3/4/2009- 3/5/2009