Obituary of Willy Gunnarsson

GUNNARSSON – Willy November 13, 1928 – May 10, 2009 Willy Gunnarsson, beloved husband of Betty of Calgary, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at the age of 80 years. Besides his loving wife Betty, Willy is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Steve Kurtz; grandson Jared; sister-in-law Gloria Rogers; mother-in-law Nora Scabar; and nieces and nephews in Denmark. Willy was predeceased by his parents, brothers and sister in Denmark. Willy was long time member of the Danish Canadian Club. Funeral Services will be held at Danish Lutheran Church (130 – 32nd Avenue N.W.) on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Willy’s honour may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2 Telephone: 1 (888) 566 – 5864. www.ab.lung.ca or to the Arthritis Society, #200, 1301 – 8 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2R 1B7 Telephone: (403) 228-2571 or 1 (800) 321-1433. www.arthritis.ca. In living memory of Willy Gunnarsson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.