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Friday December 13, 2013


By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 17, 2013.



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CAMPBELL
MRS. ETHEL ANNE CAMPBELL, peacefully passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the age of age of 84 years.
 Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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

KENT HAGE
1943 – 2013
Kent Kristian Hage of Picture Butte, Alberta, beloved husband of Willa Hage passed away suddenly on December 1, 2013 at the age of 69 while vacationing on a Hawaiian cruise. He is survived by his loving wife Willa, his son Leeon (Leah) Hage, daughter Tracey Hartley (Michael), and daughter Kelly (Jon) Atwood. Five grandchildren and 1 great grandchild:
Braeden & Kaylee Hage, Justice (his daughter JerseyLynn) Mercedes & Brooklyn Atwood. He is also survived by his sisters: Kaye Hage, Linda Maki, Leslie Miller (Chuck), & Myra (Bob) Spitzer.
Kent was born on December 19, 1943 in Lethbridge, Alberta and was raised on a farm near Picture Butte. He met the love of his life, Willa Vaselenak, in 1964 and they married in 1967. He had a variety of jobs ranging from pressure welder to farmer, finally settling into a successful career as a Realtor in 1987 until his retirement in 2010. Kent was an avid hunter and fisherman but his true love was west coast, deep sea fishing. He was a passionate community builder taking on the leadership roles in the local Fish & Game, Elks, and Lions clubs.
An informal Celebration of Kent’s Life will be held on Saturday, December 14th, 2013, at the Elks Hall (112 – 4th St. S.) in Picture Butte.
Please join in this celebration anytime between 2 – 5 P.M.

Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Deak
 Larry Deak passed away with his family at his side on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at the age of 65 years,  after finally succumbing to his brave battle with cancer.
 He leaves to mourn his dear daughter Kendra (Shawn), grandson Jaxson, and his beloved mother Betty.
 Larry was predeceased by his brother Kenny in 1977, his cherished grandmother Rose Szakacs in 1995, and his father Joseph in 2004. Larry also leaves to mourn numerous cousins, their families, and many faithful friends.
 His mother wishes to thank their close friends who surrounded them during their hour of need. Your kindnesses, thoughtfulness, and generous giving of your time will never be forgotten.
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

MARY DYCK
1938 ~ 2013
Mrs. Mary Dyck of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Harold Dyck and mother of the late Mr. Bruce Dyck, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at the age of 75 years.
A private family service will be held.
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

POEHLMANN
MRS. CAROL JEAN POEHLMANN (nee Teynor) of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 5th, 2013 at the age of 62 years.
 Carol is survived by her grandson Devin Kenna, her mother Trudy Kazokas, brothers and sisters Wayne (Jennett) Clark & family, Lynda (Rod) Hamilton & family, Gayle (Ron) Teramura & family, Jon Teynor, Marj (Marvin) Sheen & family, Joan (Gary) Risler & family, Peggy Carpenter (Dave Murray) & family and Wally Kazokas. She was predeceased by her daughter Tracy Poehlmann, sister Mina Roberts and her father Clarence Teynor.
 Cremation was entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
A Graveside Service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery on Friday, December 13th, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.  Flowers are gratefully declined; however, if desired, donations may be made in Carol’s memory to the Canadian Diabetic Association, 210D – 12A Street North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2J1
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

TINNEY
MYRNA RENE TINNEY passed away in Raymond, Alberta on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the age of 72 years, wife of the late Roy Tinney, mother of Tom, Terry (deceased), Troy and Trent.
At Myrna’s request there will be a private graveside service. An open house will be held in her honour on Friday, December 13, 2013 at the home of Del and Marolee Holladay from 6 to 8 p.m.
Her family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the Doctors and all the staff at the Raymond Hospital and The Good Samaritan Society in Raymond and Magrath for their kindness and care.
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

Vujicic, Mary (nee Baranyi)
1926 – 2014
Mary Vujicic passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the age of 87 years after a very brief illness.
Mary is survived by daughters Rose Schaafsma (Sjoerd), Paula Dick (Graham) of Lethbridge; grandson Benjamin Dick of Calgary, sister Priscilla Brady (Glen) of BC, and many nieces and nephews.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, brothers Karl Baranyi (Wendy), Les Baranyi, sisters Julia Smolnicky (Les), Rose Nagy (Frank).
Mary was born December 4, 1926 in Tard, Hungary. In 1930, Mary came to Canada with her mother Rozsalia Baranyi to join her father Kalman Baranyi in Raymond, Alberta.
After leaving the farm, she worked at the Galt hospital, various waitress jobs, and Automatic Electric.
In 1968 Mary was one of the first people hired when the Woolco store opened in Lethbridge. She spent the next 25 years working there in almost all departments. She retired to spend time with her family and friends and her many hobbies and interests.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Friday, December 13, 2013 from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.
A Memorial Service will be held at KINGDOM HALL OF THE JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, 1510 Stafford Drive North, Lethbridge on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. with Mr. Bill Lang officiating.
Following the Memorial Service an interment will be held a Mountain View Cemetery.
A Reception will be held following the Graveside Service and those that would like to attend may join at Cornerstone Funeral Home at 2:30 P.M.
Flowers respectfully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, 13893 Ontario 7, Georgetown, ON, L7G 4S4 or the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 960 – 19 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1W5
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

WOLSEY
1927 – 2013
Our beloved EDNA MARY MELLAFONT WOLSEY passed away Sunday December 8th, 2013 in Cardston, Alberta Canada at the age of 86.
Edna was born in Flesherton, Ontario, Canada March 6th 1927. She was raised on their family farm near Coutts, Alberta. At age 16 she attended Mount Royal College in Calgary Alberta. She later graduated from Holy Cross Hospital Nurses Training in 1949 with the highest honor award in Nursing Theory. After moving to Cardston to work as an RN she met Byron. They were married October 21, 1950. They shared 63 years and look forward to eternity together.
She is survived by her husband Byron Henry Wolsey, her children Mell (Genna Vee), Dana Stewart (Robert), Murray (Valerie/deceased), Todd (Lori), Wes (Julie), Elizabeth Allen (Richard). They have 45 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents Richard Henry Mellafont, Gertrude Armina Bellamy Mellafont, her siblings and their spouses Leonard (Phyllis), Charles (Minnie), and Reta Perry (Richard) and will meet in a joyous reunion.
Edna labored tirelessly as a loving, devoted wife and homemaker, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend and servant of the Lord. She faithfully served in various callings in the LDS church including a full time family history mission with her husband. She especially loved her many years of service in the Cardston Alberta Temple. She honored her ancestors and blessed her posterity through years of family history work.
All who knew her will miss Edna’s quick wit and humor, strength, kindness, wise guidance, love and acceptance.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Street Chapel, on Saturday, December 14th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
Friends may meet the family at the Church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the Service. Interment in the Cardston Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humanitarian Fund, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Box 1800, Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
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

Henline
1949 – 2013
Brenda Maureen Henline (nee Pickles), beloved wife of George Henline of Aden, passed away at the Raymond Hospital on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the age of 64 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the church prior to the funeral service on Saturday, December 14, 2013 between 9:30 A.M. and 10:10 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 345 – 3 Street West, Coutts on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. Burial to follow at the Sunnyside Cemetery, Aden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com <http://www.southlandfuneral.com/&gt; .
Besides her loving husband George, Brenda is survived by their children Peggy (J.D.) Gibb of Raymond, James (Dina) Henline of Cardston, Timothy Henline of Milk River, Debbie (Gijs) VandenBroek of Olds and by ³soon to be² nine grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Carl Pickles of Lethbridge, Jeffery (Linda) Pickles of Mesa, Arizona, Derrick (Kathy) Pickles of Mesa, Arizona and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents Ivy (nee Lomas) and James Pickles and sister-in-law Connie Pickles.
Brenda was born June 3, 1949 at 67 Bradshaw Street, Nelson, Lancashire, England. At the age of five, her family immigrated to Canada, settling in Taber. She graduated from W.R. Myers High School and attended Ricks College where she received a one year business certificate. Brenda then returned to Taber and was employed as a secretary at W.R. Myers High School which she thoroughly enjoyed.
Brenda was setup on a blind date with her future husband, George Henline. Within weeks, they were engaged. George and Brenda were married and sealed for time and all eternity on May 19,1979 in the Cardston Alberta Temple. She moved to the Henline Ranch in Aden and worked side by side with George. She drove tractor, combined, worked cattle, and kept the ranch books. Brenda and George were blessed with four children Peggy, James, Tim and Debbie. They are now blessed to have eight grandchildren and one soon to arrive. Brenda was involved in the community; Women’s Institute, Rural Electric Association, 4-H, many history books, HAM radio operator and many other events. She supported her children in whatever activities they were involved; whether they were basketball games, 4-H events, piano lessons, church or school activities and more. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was the Relief Society President for many years at the Foremost LDS Branch and later a member of the Coutts Ward.
The last two years of her life, Brenda lived in Magrath at the Diamond Willow Terrace Lodge where she met many more wonderful friends. She loved her family, friends, neighbours and her whole community. Brenda will be greatly missed by all, especially her eternal companion, George.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Brenda¹s name may be made directly to the Diamond Willow Terrace Lodge, Box 580, Magrath, Alberta  T0K 1J0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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