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Christa Irmgard Giese

March 8, 2012

Christa Giese

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christa Giese on Thursday, March 8, 2012. 

She is lovingly remembered by her 3 children Tim (Mary Anne), Walter (Leeann) and Kathy; 5 grandchildren Kimberly, Geoffrey, Lindsay, Erin and Taylor and her sister and brother Alice Foltinek and Hans (Laura) Foltinek. 

A big thank you to the staff in the Trafalgar Unit at the Wentworth Manor for their loving care and support. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Calgary, 201, 222 – 58 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2H 2S3. 

Messages of condolence may be left for the family.  


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Messages of Condolence


Tim, Mary Anne, Kimberly and Geoff - our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. It's not an easy time for anyone I'm sure. That's a lovely picture of your mom Tim. Peace to you all - Shirley and John. ~ S. & J. Sherk


Dear Tim, Walter and Kathy, Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We have fond memories of family get together's and visiting your mom and dad in their lovely brick home. There was also many times when they would come by Rona to visit Ian for coffee. With sympathy, Ian, Lyndell, Spencer & Justin Foltinek ~ Ian Foltinek


Our thoughts are with you at this time. ~ Heather & Gord


Dear Tim, Walter, Kathy and family members, Sorry to hear of your mother's/grandmothers passing. Remembering your mother from the good times when she and Fred would come to visit the Foltinek Family in Brooks and Calgary. Elizabeth Benson and John Foltinek Christ'a brother(deceased August 21, 1975)and Phil(Sue)Foltinek, Ian(Lyndell)Foltinek, Hilary(Kelly) Burak, Heather(Gord)Franklin. With sincere condolences, Elizabeth and Henry Benson from Lethbridge. ~ Elizabeth and Henry Benson


Walter, Leeann & family - We are so sorry about your mother, Walter. Our thoughts and love are with all of you. Mary & Gord ~ Mary Bennett


Kathy, Tim Walter and families: Our condolences on the passing of your Mother and grandmother. As you know, Fred & Christel (the name we knew her by) where good friends of my parents and often interacted with each other and when my Dad and Fred passed away, my Mom did stay in regular contact with your Mom. Occasionally when we passed by the house, we would make an unexpected stop and make a point of visiting with your Mom. We sent our annual Christmas letter to your Mom and I did speak with her both when Kathy & she lived in Palliser and when both moved back to Lakeview. Last summer, we stopped by our old home and visited with Litzel and had a good conversation about many things including your Mom. Thank you for having shared your Dad & Mom with our family. They are missed. Our sympathies to all Hans, Dell & Conrad Tiedemann ~ Hans, Dell & Conrad Tiedemann