CLAUDIA LYNN CALVEZ (ANDERSON)

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

• Sorry to hear of Claudia's passing. Though our meeting was brief, I remember Claudia's mischievous sense of humour. Love, Your cousin, Jeannette - Posted by: Jeannette Lebleu Richter (cousin) on: Feb 16, 2012

• We are here today to pay tribute to Claudia’s life with us. Some people are fortunate enough to live life relatively stress free and unhindered. Others are not as fortunate. Unfortunately life isn’t fair. Claudia fell into the latter category and was stricken with many health problems which she bore up to with a ferocious spirit. Claudia could easily have been tempted to quit and yet she constantly showed up with a very inquisitive mind and a cheerful disposition sprinkled with humour. I recall many years ago when David and Claudia had come to visit me in Calgary in David’s motorcycle. When I heard the story of what happened on the road, I could visualize it in my mind and, while it was a dangerous happening, it struck me as being humourous. David and Claudia were motoring along and, unknown to both of them their saddlebag, stuffed with their belongings, had gotten too close to the muffler pipe, and suddenly burst into flame. Cars driving by them were blowing their horns to warn them of the impending peril approaching and whether from the warning or sensing the heat from the flaming bag, they quickly decided to pull over to douse the flames. Just one of many interesting memories that are well ensconced in my mind. Claudia was a caring person as well, offering words of wisdom that she had accumulated over many years of struggle in her own life. I had occasion to visit with David and Claudia in the numerous homes they lived in over the years, with Claudia looking on, while David and I played various games, adding her commentary as the evening wore on, some of them quite humourous. I look back fondly at the feverish activity before their wedding ceremony where it was my privilege to be best man and master of ceremonies later in the day. Claudia was a very unique person. She was endowed with an inquisitive mind and in many instances provided a wealth of knowledge accumulated through her interest in people. Claudia and David had come to Calgary on a visit with friends and in an effort to impress them with Al’s style of chili, I had somehow, forgetfully and unwillingly, put an extra dose of chili powder in the recipe. This resulted in a hot time, hot lips, and copious amounts of water being consumed and much laughter about this incident. I recall many a meal consumed in restaurants in Calgary and one very specifically with Claudia’s Mom just after she had moved to Calgary. Claudia enjoyed working when her health permitted and relished telling stories about her workplace and her fellow employees. I recall Claudia and David having sent me a 2008 Winnipeg Transit calendar of the early days of Winnipeg Transit and the city of Winnipeg which I still have and look at occasionally. Claudia will be missed by David, her mother, brothers, and all those who were touched by her resilient spirit. - Posted by: Al Calvez (brother-in-law) on: Feb 14, 2012

• Claudia was such a special person, so caring, gentle, and a great sense of humour. Her life was anything but easy and yet because of David's true love she had a full and loving life. God bless you David and may Claudia be filled with joy and peace in the presence of our heavenly Father. - Posted by: Nancy (sister-in-law) on: Feb 11, 2012

• To Those I Love and Those Who Loved Me When I am gone, release me, let me go, I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you all my love, and you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown But now its time I traveled on alone. So grieve for me, if grieve you must, Then let yourself be comforted by trust. It’s only for a while that we must part, So treasure the memories within your heart. I won’t be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near. And if you listen with your heart you’ll hear. All my love around you, soft and clear. And then when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and say “welcome home”. - Author Unknown Love David - Posted by: David (Spouse) on: Feb 11, 2012

• I met Claudia when she worked for 311 for a very short period. We fast became friends as her personality was magnetic. She had ways of making someone feel comfortable and also laughing at herself without feeling sorry for herself. She was a kind, sincere and warm wonderful person. We have lost a person that appreciated life and showed us that we should appreciate all that is around us and never complain. - Posted by: Françoise Malenfant (ex Co-Worker) on: Feb 09, 2012