Catheline "Cathy" Agnes Lois Collie
November 9th, 2014
COLLIE, Catheline Agnes Lois (Curts)
March 19, 1957 ~ Penticton, BC
November 9, 2014 ~ Airdrie, AB
It is with the greatest of sorrow that we announce the passing of Cathy: a wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend on Sunday, November 9, 2014. She leaves behind her husband, Ric Collie; daughter, Laine Ashley; mother, Joy Frost, previously Curts; three sisters, Brenda Curts, Joy Tamura and Stacy Houle; two brother-in-laws, Ron Tamura and Ron Houle; nieces and nephews, Amber, Tina, Brittany, Olivia, Tenaya, Abby, Paige, Presley, Jacob and Benjamin; as well as Ric’s brothers, Con & Dave and their extended families.
After leaving Okanagon Falls, Cathy finished high school at KSS in Kelowna, where she was apparently quite the trend setter. Then it was off to attend Kelowna College, taking courses in business education and culinary arts. She then left to Calgary, Alberta to start a long lasting career in the oil fields. Cathy was a fearless leader in all that she did, whether it was volunteering, involvement in ski clubs, organizing girls’ golf weekends or helping out at Laine’s school in almost anything. Ask anyone! Even up to the end she led us with her amazing strength and showed us the impossible.
A Celebration of Cathy’s Life will be held at Faith Community Baptist Church, 2104 Yankee Valley Blvd SW, Airdrie, AB on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Cathy’s favorite color was pink and at her request, the family encourages all those in attendance to brighten the church with color.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cathy’s memory to :
Agapé Hospice
1302 – 8 Avenue NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1B8
Messages:
Sorry for your loss Ric. I know there is a bank full of good times that you can use during this tough period.
So sorry for your Loss ...my deepest sympathies to you Joy and to your family!! She will always be in your hearts!...may the Love you shared live on in the memories you created Together!!:)..Hugs,...with Love,....Elle
Dear Ric,Laine and family. Our deepest condolences to you all. Cathy was a great lady with a kind heart and a fantastic sense of humour. She will be missed!
SO SORRY for all your family had to endure, and for the passing of Cathy, wife and mother, MOM'S daughter, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and friend.I'm sending you all my deepest "Sympathy"for your loss! BLESSINGS on you ALL. Ellwood.....
Our hearts go out to all of you, in your time of sorrow. Cathy was and is a testament of what courage and bravery truly is. Her light shines on in all of us . God Bless and we are with you in our hearts. Love Chris & Marlene & family
Cathy, Thank you for the enduring love, support and humor you so generously shared with our support group. Will never forget all of your profound kindnesses to others and how sincerely happy you were to be Ric's wife and Laine's mum. Blessings to them! Love, Noel.
To Ric and family....May I offer my deepest sympathy in the passing of Cathy. I had the privilege of working with Cathy WAY back in the late 70's at AGIP Canada in Calgary......I so enjoyed working with Cathy. energetic, always helpful, hardworking, a person you could always count on for getting the job done well...loved her honesty and, occasionally if the situation warranted it, no sugar-coating!!! She will be deeply missed, but in reading the above, it is plain to see that she wrote a beautiful, life-giving story for many to enjoy. Warmest regards Art
Dear Ric and Laine, Blake and I are sending you thoughts and prayers for your loss of a wonderful person. Cathy was a spirited woman here on earth and I am sure she has brought new found spirit to the angels in heaven. Love. Maureen MacFarlane and Blake Ackerman.
Cathy was a shining example of how we should live our lives. Positive,caring with a good dose of laughter. My deepest sympathies to the entire family. She will live on in all our hearts.
So sorry and sad for your loss of a great woman before her time. My sincere sympathies. I know she will be missed.
Our thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all. We so wish we could be there to give our condolences in person. We hope you had a nice visit with Heather and Grayson, as they are our voice to you right now. We love you all and will have you in our hearts on Saturday. Love Moira and Darywn Bonnie and Michael
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Our condolences to all the family.
good morning darling its coffee time one year later and I still make us coffee I will float a message down the channel in a heheh wine bottle for you today and flowers AND lighted candle first off there will be the early mass read just for you you are missed loved and hugged each day your sisters will gather and send off lanters, I think I sent love to laine and ric I will keep them close to my heart for you and me as well love you my darling go run play be at peace in the lovely new world I will see you there love you your mommy xxxooo