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A steady stream of Flames greats filed into the First Alliance Church in southeast Calgary to pay tribute to Harley Hotchkiss.

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Becky Hotchkiss arrives at the funeral for her husband, former Calgary Flames owner Harley Hotchkiss in Calgary, Alberta, June 29, 2011.Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail

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"It's how he talks to people and how he treats people that was one of his greatest attributes. He was such a great example for all of us to follow," said Lanny McDonald, right, a former Calgary Flames star.Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail

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Ms. Hotchkiss was married to Harley for 60 years before he died at age 83 last week. Mr. Hotchkiss was battling prostate cancer and sold his stake in the NHL team this past season.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press

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Former Alberta premier Ralph Klein, right, arrives at the funeral for Mr. Hotchkiss, who was one of the founding members of the Calgary Flames.Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail

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Brent Sutter worked with Mr. Hotchkiss after becoming Calgary Falmes head coach in 2009.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press

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"He treated people equally and consistently over the 31 years that I knew him," former Calgary Flames Jim Peplinski, left, said to reporters.Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail

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Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla arrives at the service, held inside the cavernous First Alliance Church in southeast Calgary.Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail

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A memorial brochure is carried out of the funeral.Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail

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