Hollis Ialeen Gogal

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished Mom, Hollis Ialeen Gogal. She passed peacefully in her sleep, with family by her side on March 21, 2026, after a mercifully short battle with Cancer, she was 78.

Hollis is survived by her beloved husband Lorne, loving daughter Ialeen Singleton, two loving sons Josh (Kerry) Gogal, Ryan Gogal; her grandchildren, Jadein Taylor, Chris, Eryn and Sydney Gogal, Avery and Dax Gogal. Sister Janice (Clayton) Maleski, sister-in-law Jan Woods.

Hollis was a loving mother and the heart and soul of our family. Her penchant for family gatherings always kept the family together, not just her immediate family but also for all her extended family nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her unwavering strength and gentle kindness was second to none, battling illness with grace and immense positivity she always found a way to make everyone around her smile and feel loved, family always came first.

Hollis was born on February 25,1948, to Ernest Frank Woods and Ialeen Margret McKercher. The family grew up and lived in Calgary Alberta which was home to Hollis and her loving family. She worked at the Foothills hospital and Children's Hospital as a phlebotomist until her retirement in 2005.

Hollis was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Ialeen Woods; brothers, Jerry Field, Donald Woods, Doug Woods, Leslie Woods; sisters, Vivien Roman, Linda Pfiefer, Diane Purdy; grandson, Ty Gogal.

Our Heartfelt thanks go to The Foothills Country Hospice, where they treated Hollis with compassion and dignity in her final days.

In honor of Hollis, we are planning a Celebration of Life at a later date, details will be shared by family.

Donations can be made to cancer research at

https://albertacancer.ca/donate