In Memory
Catherine Howes
Catherine “Cathy” Louise Howes (nee Allen), was born July 29th, 1956 in the Yukon’s capital of Whitehorse. She was the second out of 5 born to Lamona and Clarence. Cathy moved to Calgary permanently in 1974 to attend SAIT, graduating in 1976, after studying Hospitality & Tourism. Shortly after, she began working with Western Airlines, which later amalgamated into Delta Airlines. Cathy married her husband, Randy in 1996 and their daughter, Lauren, came into their lives in 2000. Cathy joyfully stepped away from her career to cherish the early years of raising her daughter. She later returned to the YYC Airport working for United Airlines and then the YYC Airport Authority before her much deserved retirement in 2019. Cathy loved to travel, ski snow capped mountains and adventure to every corner of the earth. She was known as a generous, gentle and kind woman. She would pet any dog and hold any baby that came across her path. She was known for her 40+ years of unfaltering dedication to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and was a proud parishioner of St. Marks Parish. On Saturday, February 21st, Cathy was called home to be with her Lord. In heaven she was greeted by her father, Clarence and many other family members. Cathy is lovingly remembered by her mother, Lamona; husband, Randy; daughter, Lauren; sisters, Betty (Mike), Audrey (Tom), Trish (Kerry); and brother, Jim (Glenna).
In lieu of flowers, Cathy’s family requests that donations be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in her name. A gift of time in service to others is also deeply encouraged, as Cathy believed that showing up for those in need was one of the most meaningful ways to love.
Cathy’s family wants to express their sincere appreciation for all of Cathy’s healthcare team at the Peter Lougheed Centre who ensured her comfort and dignity was of the utmost importance, every step of the way.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Marks Catholic Church, 5552 Madigan Dr NE, Calgary AB on Saturday, March 7th, at 1:00 PM.
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Lucy Vella
Many , Many years ago (then , Oul Lady of Grace , then padre UGO was the parish priest , when myself and a few other ladies started the mission to help the less fortunate in our district , He did not agree , for a long time , but I was determined to
Start the society at the parish , after few weeks He gave permission to go ahead with the society , and with the. Grace of GOD , we are still functioning, strong and helpful, every FRIDAY) in the community , (praise the Lord )
May the almighty creator (our lord Jesus ) remember her , Name and soul , in the infinite, and immense book of life, in Jesus name ,amen , test in peace (CATHY. )
I will never forget you , dear friend)
Monica Stensland
Phil & Donna Bruch
Judy Olsen
Mary Hajdu
Condolences to the family, treasure the members.
Mary Hajdu
Gareth McCullough
Joy
Ilona
CAN FEBRUARY MARCH? NO, BUT APRIL MAY. JUNE KNOW WHAT? YOU MAY NOT BE IN THE MOOD FOR A JOKE, NOW WITH CATHY’S PASSING, BUT AS THE MONTHS GO MARCHING ON, I HOPE YOU WILL FIND EVER INCREASING JOY IN REMEMBERING ALL THAT WAS SPECIAL ABOUT CATHY.
Brian and Debbie Stahl
Penny and Randy
God be with you both during your time of mourning. John 11:25 ~ "Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;" Praying for you today and especially on March 7th
Cathy was a very loving person. We will miss our dinners together when we were in town. Penny will always remember Cathy as he first friend and roommate at SAIT.
Randy, I hope we can still share some suppers with you when we are in town.
Sandy
Thank you Cathy❤️🙏🥰