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Irene Cillis (née Fulop)

March 23, 1930 ~ July 28, 2017


It is with great sadness that we announce that Irene passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the age of 87 years.


Forever In Our Hearts


She will be truly missed by her devoted husband of 68 years, Victor Cillis and her daughters Rosemary Arber (Robert) of Creston, BC, Carole (Danny Jones) of Sundre, AB, Linda of Calgary AB, Renée of Kitchener, ON and Laura (Leonard Arcovio) of Calgary AB.

Irene will also be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Crystal, Andrew, Diana, Joanna, Christine, Kathleen, Stefano, David and Selena and her great-grandchildren Élianne, Heidi, Josef, Aidan, James, Liam and Lillian.

Irene was predeceased by her parents Ellis Fulop and Julia Toth, both originally from Pétervására, Hungary and brothers Ellis, Charles and Joe. She is survived by her sisters Mary Horvath of Edmonton, AB and Marge Horne of Spokane, WA.

Irene’s life was centered around her family and her faith. She will always be remembered as a fashionable lady, a passion she passed on to her daughters. She provided insightful advice even in her final days and was the rock and foundation for her husband. Our mother was a great role model for her family in her faith, integrity, kindness and style. She was a devoted and loving mother and very proud of her family. She will be forever in our hearts.


Visitation will be held at Leyden’s Chapel of Remembrance, (corner of 17th Ave. and 2nd St. S.W. Calgary) on Thursday, August 10, 2017 from 6pm to 8pm and a memorial tribute will also be presented.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church, 5504-20 St. S.W. Calgary, on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 11am. Interment to be held at a later date in Creston, BC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ovarian Cancer Canada, either directly or through our Team Cillis website for the 2017 Walk of Hope.

Leyden’s Funeral Home directors. 403-228-4422 leydens@arbormemorial.com