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Roxiena Royetta Mortimer  (1932 ~ )

 

2.3.9.11. Eleventh child of John McBride Mortimer and Margaret Ann Campbell, Roxiena Royetta Mortimer, was born March 9, 1932, in Bingley, Alberta.

  She married Dennis Ross Ashmore, son of Dennis Ashmore and Clara Kathleen Daub, August 11, 1951, in Calgary, Alberta and had five children:

 

  • (2.3.9.11.1)  Deborah Denise  (1953 ~ )   

  • (2.3.9.11.2)  Sherrill Lynn  (1955 ~ 2013)   

  • (2.3.9.11.3)  Derrick Ross  (1956 ~ )   

  • (2.3.9.11.4)  Lori Dawn  (1959 ~ )   

  • (2.3.9.11.5)  Gary James  (1961 ~ )   

 

  Roxy R. Mortimer Ashmore currently resides in Okotoks, Alberta and D. Ross Ashmore died September 5, 1991, aged 61 years in Calgary, Alberta and is interred at Champion Cemetery.

 

 

----- MARRIAGE -----

 

Mortimer—Ashmore

Miss Roxiena Royetta Mortimer, daughter of John Mortimer of Rocky Mountain House, and Dennis Ross Ashmore, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ashmore of Calgary, exchanged nuptial vows before Father Anderson at a recent ceremony in St. Joseph’s church, Calgary.

  The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Harold Mortimer of Banff, wore a classic gown of white satin made by her sister, Mrs. William Jarvin of Rocky Mountain House. The sculptured bodist was designed with lace yoke and lily point sleeves while the full skirt wept into a cathedral train. Misting over her gown was a finger-tip veil of illusion net with a headdress of seed pearl. She carried a cascade bouquet of pink roses.

  As her sister’s only attendant, Miss Maxine Mortimer was frocked in a full skirted model of white nylon mounted over pale green taffeta. Her chapel veil fell from a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried Picardy gladioli in her bouquet. 

  The groom was attended by his cousin, Keith Groves of Champion and ushers were B. Peters and Chester Blasetti of Nordegg.

  Max Groves, the groom’s uncle, proposed the bridal toast at a reception in Gene’s following the church service.

  Guests from out-of-town who attended the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. M. Mortimer of Strathmore; Mr. and Mrs. R. Mortimer, Canmore; Mr. and Mrs. William Jarvin, Rocky Mountain House; Mr. and Mrs. Max Groves, Elain and Dale, Champion; Mr. and Mrs. L. Maisey, Mr. and Mrs. E. Ashmore, Vulcan; Mr. and Mrs. F. Marzetti, Mr. and Mrs. G. Poscente, Mrs. M. Ashmore, Chester Blasetti and B. Peters, Nordegg; and Harold Mortimer of Banff.

  Following a honeymoon in the western states the bridal couple will take up residence in Calgary. Rocky Mountain House Mountaineer, Aug. 30, 1951.

 

 

----- OBITUARIES -----

 

D. Ross Ashmore

January 16, 1930 ~ September 5, 1991

Mr. Dennis Ross Ashmore, beloved husband of Roxiena Ashmore of Aldersyde, passed away at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary on Thursday, September 5, 1991 at the age of 61 years. He was born on January 16, 1930 in Champion, Alberta. Shortly after, he moved with his family to Nordegg (Alta), where he spent his childhood. From 1951 to 1961, he lived in Calgary and then moved to Aldersyde where he has resided ever since. He will be dearly missed by his wife of forty years, Roxiena; as well as five children, Debbie (Brian) Miller, Sherry Snodgrass (Jason), Derrick (Michelle) Ashmore, Lori (Blaine) Bender and Gary (Cheryl) Ashmore, and twelve grandchildren, all of Okotoks. He is also survived by a sister Phyllis (Peter) Raffin and a brother Melvin (Anna) Ashmore of Calgary. He was predeceased by his mother Clara in 1987, his step-father Jim in 1970 and his father Dennis in 1930. Ross was an avid horseman who spent many enjoyable years successfully breeding and racing thoroughbred horses. His happiest moments were spent riding in the hills west of Sundre. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McInnis & Holloway Funeral Home (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Sunday, September 8th, 1991 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated St. Anthony's Catholic Church (5340-4th Stree Sj.W.) on Monday, September 9th, 1991 at 10:30 a.m. with the Very Rev. Patrick J. Cramer Celebrant. There will be a Private Family Interment to follow. Arrangements in care of McInnis & Holloway Funeral Home, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Telephone 243-8200. Calgary Herald, Sept. 7, 1991.

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