u. married SPIESS, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Obituary: Aft 22 Jan 2013, McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Birth:
obituary, McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, 12 Mar 2013, online.

Obituary:
January 29, 1951 ? January 22, 2013
Hans, beloved husband of Christina Spiess (nee Shapka) of Calgary, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2013 at the age of 61 years.
He is lovingly remembered by Christina, his wife of 41 years, daughter Shannon Hughes, son Greg (Rudy) Spiess and grandchildren Ethan and Cecilia Hughes. Hans is also survived by his mother Ruth Spiess; brothers Rudy (Marlene) and Andy (Lee); sisters Susi, Anne Marie and Barbie; father-in-law Steve Shapka; brothers-in-law John and Doug (Cheryl) Shapka; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He is best remembered for his unwavering commitment to his family, his kind and gentle spirit, and his insatiable curiosity for the world around him. Not a single day or experience was taken for granted by Hans, and he has left a rich legacy for those who knew and loved him.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Hans at Centre Street Church (3900 2nd Street N.E.) on Thursday, January 31 at 1:30 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to Centre Street Church.
In living memory of Hans Spiess, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044. Mar 2013.

Died:
obituary, McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, 12 Mar 2013, online.

Hans married SHAPKA, C.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S. married SIDDON, Irene Alma Irene (daughter of SIDDON, unknown and UNKNOWN, unknown) was born on 08 May 1921 in Olds, Alberta, Canada; died on 03 May 2007 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Irene Alma Shapka
• Obituary: 05 May 2007, Calgary Herald, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Birth:
obituary, Calgary Herald, 5 May 2007. Mar 2013.

Obituary:
SHAPKA _ Irene Alma (nee Siddon) 1921 - 2007 Irene Shapka, cherished wife of Steve, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2007 at the age of 85 years. Irene was born on May 8, 1921 at Olds, Alberta. She moved to Calgary as a young woman, where she lived most of her life. It was in Calgary that she met and married the love of her life, Steve, on April 15, 1942. Leaving behind with loving memories are her husband of sixty-five years, Steve, and their three children, John (Gaylene), Doug (Cheryl) and Christina (Hans Spiess). Grandma will also be sadly missed by her seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from the North Hill Shopping Centre) on Monday, May 7, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Heritage Funeral Home, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. To e-mail expressions of sympathy to: hffs@telusplanet.net, subject heading: Irene Shapka. HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home" Telephone: 299-0100. Mar 2013.

Died:
obituary, Calgary Herald, 5 May 2007. Mar 2013.