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THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013


By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 20, 2013.

Ron Feldbusch
1942 – 2013
Ronald Herman Feldbusch, passed away in Taber on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at
the age of 71 years.
A private family burial service will be held. Condolences may be forwarded
by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.

 

GAIL MALCOMSON
1952 ~ 2013
It is with heavy hearts we inform friends and family that Gail Louise Malcomson loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grand mother and daughter passed away at 2:05 AM Wednesday June 19 2013.
Gail is survived by a loving husband Robert Malcomson, (Bill Malcomson, Ken Malcomson Shirley Kultgen, James Malcomson Noele, Will Malcomson, deceased Marge Malcomson) of Lethbridge, daughters Kara Lynn Malcomson (Lethbridge), Kylie Marie Kennedy (Innisfail), grandsons Kyle Malcomson 19 years old (Lethbridge), Carter Kennedy 2 years old (Innisfail), granddaughter Payton Louise Kennedy 3 months old( Innisfail), great grandson Anthony Sookocchoff 2 years old (Calgary), mother Phyllis Hedbreg (Warner) and countless cousins, nephews and nieces. Gail was predeceased by her father Harold Hedbreg (Warner).
Gail fought dementia from 2004 until her passing; she passed peacefully in the Lethbridge Regional Hospital with her family at her bedside with many thanks to the staff and nurses of 4C who took such good care of her in her final days…
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com

GREG OLSHASKI
1960 ~ 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband and father, Gregory Stephen Olshaski, on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the age of 53 years, with his family by his side.
Greg was born April 5, 1960 in Lethbridge, AB to Robert & Dorothy Olshaski, the middle child of five sons. He married the love of his life May (Marianne) in Lethbridge on August 16, 1986. Greg and May were blessed with two children – Ryan Olshaski (November 24, 1994) and Darcy Olshaski (March 5, 1998). The adoration, devotion and dedication to his wife, May, and to his boys, Ryan and Darcy, was truly amazing. They were a bonded family and the amusing “family talks” at supper times will be so missed. He treasured all the time spent with May, Ryan and Darcy and took great pride & joy in being a husband and father and in guiding & supporting his family.
Greg went through the Catholic School system graduating from Catholic Central High School in 1977. Greg was very active in sports and played baseball up through the Little League. He continued with fastball for Lethbridge Council #1490 Knights of Columbus travelling to Rutland, B.C. with his dad and two brothers for many years, winning many trophies and just enjoying the family time spent together.
Greg as well played hockey with the Lethbridge Minor Hockey League and for the CCH Cougars Football team. He has since so enjoyed to just sit, relax and watch hockey with his dear friend Jack.
Greg proudly worked for Olshaski Farms for most of his entire life. Farming was in his blood and he was later employed by Jack Giffen and then One Earth. Greg had just received his Class 1 driver’s license while employed with Serfas Farms Ltd. He was such a hard worker and was sought out by many employers in the farming field.
Like his father, Greg was brilliant with numbers. There was never need for a calculator, no task was too difficult and all were amazed by this ability. Greg admired and missed his father immensely and so cherished his mom. Greg’s family and friends meant the world to him.
Greg loved hunting and has proudly taught his two boys, Ryan and Darcy, in the past numerous years his skills. Every year he travelled to Saskatchewan with his brother-in-law Harry to get his trophy deer.
Greg also loved camping and was the one his family and friends looked up to if there was ever a problem. There were many hours spent sitting around a campfire trying to solve the difficulties of the world. He would host campouts for friends and family at his homestead which all lovingly called “Olshaski Park”.
His humour was extraordinary and you always had a big smile on your face when you were around him. He was unselfish and his focus was always on others around him.
Left with his memory are his dear wife of 26 years, May Olshaski; his dear sons Ryan and Darcy; his dear mom Dorothy Murrell and dear step-father Alex Murrell; his dear mother-in-law Margarete Moch; his dear brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Bob & Karen Olshaski, Rod Olshaski & Michele Derry, Ken & Millie Olshaski, Doug & Jacquie Olshaski; his dear brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Hanna & Don Cox, Peter & Linda Moch, Helen & Joe Meszaros, Harry & Sue Moch, Debbie Byrne, Danny Byrne, Robert Moch; his dear nieces and nephews Steven & Janine Olshaski, Matthew Olshaski, Candice Cockerill, Larissa Olshaski, Sydney Olshaski, Quinton Cox, Trisha & Kostas D’Agnone, Breanne Cox, Troy Moch, Nicole & James Carefoot, Chad & Kate Eggebrecht, Sean & Heidee Walshe, Brent & Jodi Merriman, Jennifer & Mike Hall, Jessica Byrne, Daneel Byrne, Ashley Moch; as well numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Greg was predeceased by his Grandma Wright, his Grandpa Olshaski, his Grandma Olshaski, his father, Robert Olshaski, his father- in-law, Gerhard Moch, his sister-in-law, Lynn Olshaski, and his nephew, Duane Moch.
The family would like to sincerely thank the emergency staff at Lethbridge Regional Hospital, the STARS helicopter, and the staff at the Foothills Hospital for their kindness & caring towards Greg & his families for the days until his passing.
Greg will be so sadly missed and so lovingly remembered by his dear wife, his dear boys, his mom, his step-dad, his mom-in-law, his brothers, his brother-in-laws, his sister-in-laws, his nieces, his nephews, his uncles & aunts, his cousins and his dear friends. Greg leaves behind a legacy of fond memories and a family who dearly loved him and who will miss him terribly. Our pain at losing Greg is enormous. Greg was a very caring and loving husband and father. He is a one of a kind wonderful special man and he will never be forgotten. His spirit will live on in our hearts and minds forever. Greg is now at rest and peace. We love you so very much Greg and we will miss you every single moment of every single day. Our lives will be so empty without you.
Vigil Rites will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday June 21, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610- 4 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, led by Deacon Cliff Bogdan.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday June 22, 2013 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Donations in Greg’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com

IRON SHIRT
JANE MARIE IRON SHIRT, of Browning, MT, passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Centre on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the age of 17 years.
Jane was a strong young lady. She just graduated from Browning High School. She was a proud lady who was determined to excel in life as she had many plans for her future. She loved riding horses, barrel racing and just taking care of her dad’s horses. While growing up, Jane had a hero in her life and that was her big brother Dakoda Blu. She enjoyed cheering him on and videoing him.
She grew up on the Blood Reserve, Farm Four and went to school in Cardston and Fort Macleod, Alberta. Jane moved to Browning with her mother where she finished high school in Browning. Jane’s parents are Juanita (Vernon) Wagner and she was preceded in death by her father Joe Iron Shirt. Jane was a daddy’s girl! She loved her father so much and grieved his death every day.
Jane was a strong sister to her brother Dakoda and her sister Terralyn. Jane’s goal to her siblings was to take care of them. She watched over Terra, guided her to do well in school and in sports. To Dakoda, she made sure he was okay. As long as she knew where her brother was, she was okay. She had two best friends in her life whom she cherished every day and that was her sister and brother.
Jane made many close friends who she touched: Raven Shade, Jack Many Bears, and many others that were like her own little family.
Jane came from a big family. Juanita (Vernon) Wagner, late Joe Iron Shirt, siblings Dakoda Iron Shirt, Terralyn Iron Shirt, Laid blood Carson and Rider, grandmother Shelly Iron Shirt (Raymond Young Pine) and Andy and Pat Day Rider, Aunties Pat (Andy) Day Rider, Ann Bower, Mary (Ray) Wilson, Sandy (Zane Fitzpatrick) and Anita Iron Shirt. Uncles George Woodward, Ken Bostwick, Junior (Nettie) Day Rider, and Jayb (Lisa) Iron Shirt as well as many nieces and nephews and special friends.
A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Thursday, June 20th, 2013 at 4:00 P.M.
A Wake will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, Blood Reserve, on Thursday from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, Blood Reserve, on Friday, June 21st, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Pawel Andrasz O.M.I. Celebrant.
Honoured to Serve
Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium
2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
Fax ~ (403) 381-3128
Toll Free ~ 1-(888)-381-7778
care@cornerstonefh.ca

JOHN NEDZA
John Nedza of Coaldale passed away peacefully at the Coaldale Health Care Centre on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at the age of 91 years.
Thank you to the staff at the Coaldale Health Care Center. You were all absolutely great.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made in John’s memory to the Coaldale Health Care Centre, 2100 – 11 Street, Coaldale, AB T1M 1L2
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
Send condolences at http://www.coaldalefuneralhome.com

 

NEUMANN
MR EDUARD (EDDY) NEUMANN of Lethbridge passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 62 years.
Eddy will be dearly missed by Marlene Boras, partner, friend and companion of 30 years.
Evergreen Cremation Services
327 – 10 Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
Phone: (403) 329-4934
Send condolences: http://www.evergreenfh.ca

PRINCE
KEITH HERBERT PRINCE, passed away at home in Cardston, on June 16th, 2013 at the age of 87 years.
Keith is predeceased by his wife Mona Tolman Prince and daughter Debra. Keith is survived by his children Pamela P. Hurd, Kimberley K. Prince, Brett T. Prince, Ricky J. Prince, Sharmaine Prince and Teresa McNaught.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cardston Alberta Stake Center, Cardston (East Hill) on Friday, June 21st, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Brad Beazer Officiating. Friends may meet the family at the Church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the Service. Interment in the Hill Spring Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Berry Gorham.
Email your condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
legacyfh@telus.net

RON CHIZMAZIA
1940 ~ 2013
Ron Chizmazia, born on November 9, 1940, beloved husband of the late Judy Chizmazia, sadly passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013.
Ron is survived by his daughter Jodi (Allen) Klassen and their children Blaine (Andrea), Reid, Jeff and Robyn, and his son Mike (Charity) and their children Brayden, Brodi, Keegan, Jade and Harlee, his mother Vilma Chizmazia; sisters Beatrice (Glen) Steele, Eileen (Stewart) Ford, Peggy and Jamie (Reg) Kucey, brother-in-laws Ron (Donna) Siemens, Rick (Dorothy) Siemens and all of his nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by his father Jim Chizmazia, mother and father-in-law Jake and Kathy Siemens and sister-in-law Jean Sampert.
His kids called him Upya and his grandkids called him Granpa. It was evident that his grandchildren held a special place in his heart. In his younger years Ron traveled the rodeo circuit. He was a bull rider and rode bareback. While in Texas, he went to school to become a farrier.
Ron grew up in Readymade where he farmed for many years. He worked hard and had a tremendous amount of respect for people who did the same. Ron was well known for the size of his hands. When he would give someone a handshake they often did a double take.
Ron loved sports, whether he was participating in them or just watching them on TV, when the Calgary Stampede was on, you knew not to phone or stop by in the evenings because he was glued to the TV, watching rodeo highlights.
In the past year, Ron enjoyed travelling to Brazil and Argentina on Farm tours. Ron will truly be missed by his family and friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Winder, Dr. Zielke, Dr. Low and the nurses for their excellent care of Ron.
A Celebration of Ron’s life will be held at the READYMADE COMMUNITY CENTRE, Readymade, Alberta at 2:00pm on Friday, June 21, 2013. A private family graveside service will be held prior to the Celebration of Ron’s Life.
Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com

John Siemens
1950 – 2013
John Abram Siemens, passed away in Taber on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the
age of 63 years.
Further information including service details will follow once arrangements
have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.

 

Shouting
Eddie Jr. Shouting of Stand Off, AB Passed away on June 18, 2013 at the age 46.
A Family Service will be held at 5:00 P.M., on Friday, June 21, 2013 at EDEN’S FUNERAL HOME – 2424 5th Ave, Fort Macleod, AB, followed by a wake service at Eddie’s residence at 7:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., on Saturday June 22, 2013 at ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Stand Off AB, with Father Pawal Andrasz Officiating. Interment to follow St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com

SMITH
RONALD DEAN SMITH, formerly of Cardston, Alberta passed away on June 6, 2013 at Pointe Coupee Hospital, New Roads, Louisiana at the age of 64 years.
Funeral services will be held in Baton Rouge, LA.
Friends may meet the family at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Friday, June 21st, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Email your condolences to:
legacyfh@telus.net
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
legacyfh@telus.net

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