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By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 3, 2014.

ANTHONY ROUND NOSE-WELLS
FEBRUARY 14, 1951 ~
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Mr. Anthony Gilchrist Round Nose-Wells, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, February 24, 2014 at the age of 63 years.
Anthony is survived by his four sisters: Thelma Pelletier, Sylvia Yellow Old Woman, Stella Morin and Mary (Ben) Red Crow; numerous nieces and nephews along with two aunties Harriet and Beauty Wells. He was predeceased by his brother Woodrow Wells and his sisters Rosaline Many Guns, Christine Wells, Jeanette Wells, and Mildred Wilson; and his lifetime companion Gary Aberdeen.
Anthony received his education at St. Mary School and continued his education on the Blood Reserve through the Aragonite Program making jewelry. Anthony worked for several organizations on the Blood Reserve and was the Director of BTEST and an Employment Councilor for Outreach. He was known for his elaborate and stylish lifestyle. He always had a passion for collecting antiques, and he loved gardening. He was a very caring and compassionate man. He will be sadly missed but he will continue living on in our hearts.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 5:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge. A Wake Service will follow from 7:00pm- 11:00pm at Old Saipoyi Gym in Stand Off, AB.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on Monday, March 3, 2014 at ST. MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH, on the Blood Reserve, with Father Pawal Andrasz, celebrant. The internment will be held in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Stand Off, AB.
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

CARSWELL
MIKE (MIKEY) JOHN CARSWELL
God has wrapped his arms around you and has taken you home, his wings have spread and Mike is now out of his pain and in peace.
Mike passed away February 26, 2014 at the age of 39 years at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit.
Mike is the beloved son of Bev and Dave Carswell and is survived by his sister Sherri Caldicott (Tony). Mike will be missed by his family members, Dixie Pratt, Ken Pratt, Wayne Carswell and niece (Victoria Caldicott) and nephew (Connor Caldicott).
Mike was born April 3, 1974, much to his grandma’s delight with the shock of red hair!
Throughout his life he was an avid gamer, an Edmonton Oilers fan, and loved his Coca-cola.
Mike worked at Wal Mart for 10 years, where he made many good friends who supported him throughout his battle with cancer.
Mike also loved playing pool Sunday nights at The Front Row Pub, where he made many friends.
Mike was very well liked and loved by many. He inspired people and didn’t even know it. He showed us how to be strong and brave and how precious life can be. Memories of Mike will be held close to our hearts.
We would like to thank all the Doctors and nurses at St. Michael’s Palliative Care who took such wonderful care of our son and brother.
The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, LETHBRIDGE NORTHSIDE CHAPEL, 2223-6 A. Avenue North, Lethbridge.
Friends may meet the family prior to the service at the church from noon to 12:45 p.m.
Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, AB   T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
Fax: (403) 320-1492
Email:  condolences@generationsfh.ca
Sign guest book:  http://www.generationsfh.ca

DONNELLY
Elizabeth Joan Donnelly (nee Robinson) died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 24, 2014 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 81.
She was born in Regina and as a young girl moved with her family to Calgary where she attended Balmoral Junior High and graduated from Crescent Heights High School. Following graduation, Joan successfully completed nurses training at the General Hospital in Calgary in 1954. That same year she met and married Tom Donnelly. After 42 years of marriage, Tom died suddenly in White Rock, BC and Joan returned to Southern Alberta, where she has lived ever since.
Joan is survived by her children; Rick (Karen), Patti, Donna (Rick), and Cathy; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her much loved sister-in-law Kathleen (Rick) Neild, and brother-in-law Jim (Barb) Donnelly.
A special thank you to all who assisted Joan throughout her final battles with cancer.
At Joan’s request, there will be no funeral service, and her ashes will be laid to rest beside Tom at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in White Rock. A reception will be held at the Lethbridge Moose Lodge, 1401 Fifth Avenue North on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
Flowers are gratefully declined, but donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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

DOROTHY EILEEN CARTER
1923 ~ 2014
Mrs. Dorothy Eileen Carter of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Russell “Bud” Carter, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the age of 90 years.
Born on October 2, 1923 at Laura, SK where she was raised on the family farm, Eileen moved to Saskatoon in 1939 to play softball for the Saskatoon Pats. She was a member of the team when they won the Western Championship in 1944. Eileen and her husband, Ralph “Lefty” Eshpeter, relocated to Lethbridge in 1947 when she was invited to play softball for McArthur’s Generals. She also curled, going to the Provincial Finals in 1961; bowled; and was a member of the Henderson Lake Golf Club. Eileen was employed at Eatons and AGT.
Eileen was predeceased by her first husband, Ralph “Lefty” Eshpeter, in 1961 and by Russell “Bud” Carter in 2005. She was also predeceased by her parents, Allan and Florence Hill; her brother Doug; and her sisters Margaret Johnson and Gwen Denys.
Eileen is survived by her nieces and nephews and their families: Terry (Faye) Denys of Saskatoon, SK; Gloria (Doug) McKay of Sherwood Park, AB; Debbie Dunning of Lake Country, BC; Ken (Vi) Hurry of Sherwood Park, AB; Wayne Carter of Calgary, AB; and Jim (Debbie) Carter of Innisfail, AB; and her good friends: Dot McLeod, Daphne and Laurie Isralson of Lethbridge, and Jack Lilja and family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, March 3, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, with Reverend Stephen Reynolds officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial donations in Eileen’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, PO Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7 or The Lung Association, PO Box 4700 Stn. South, Edmonton, AB T6E 9Z9, or a charity of one’s choice.
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

HARVEY
December 8, 1928 – February 24, 2014
ALISTAIR MCLENNAN “MAC” HARVEY passed away at the Fairmont Extendicare in Lethbridge on Monday, February 24th, 2014 at the age of 85 years.
Mac was born in Glasgow, Scotland and moved with his family to Blackburn, England where he attended primary and grammar school. On leaving school, he became a “farmer’s boy” for five years before attending King’s College, Newcastle upon Tyne where he received a B.Sc (Hon.) in Animal Science and Agricultural Economics. He was first employed in a government advisory service, and later by the agricultural division of ICI mainly in northern England and southern Scotland. In 1969, he moved to eastern Canada with the agricultural division of CIL, the Canadian division of ICI. After four years, to be closer to the mountains he loved, Mac resigned from ICI and gained further experience in farm business and management in Edmonton and Olds, then moved to Lethbridge in 1978 as Regional Economist with Alberta Agriculture at the Lethbridge Research Centre. He took early retirement in 1985 to “become better acquainted with how the 90% of the less fortunate of the world manage to survive”, becoming a consultant with CESO International (Canadian Executive Service Overseas) travelling to many parts of the Third World in this capacity.
Mac was an avid outdoorsman and world traveller. From early expeditions with the Barnsley Mountaineering Club in Yorkshire, England, he continued his adventures in North America and around the world from the Rockies to the Himalayas, the Alps to the Andes, the High Arctic to Antarctica, and to Australia, New Zealand and parts of Africa. In Lethbridge, he joined the Chinook Outdoor Club and continued with his hobbies of hiking, mountaineering, skiing and cycling, as well as photography and stamp collecting. Mac always exuded an aura of positive cheer and optimism, and made friends wherever he went.
Mac was predeceased by his parents John and Jessie Harvey, and his sister Muriel Smurthwaite of Queensland, Australia. Mac never married. His closest relatives are a nieces and nephews in Australia, and a cousin in England. He will be missed by his friends Becky, Norman and Geoff, by the staff at Extendicare, and his main care giver, Gilbert, of We Care.
A Celebration of Life for Mac will be arranged at a future date.
Donations in Mac’s name may be made to a charity of your choice, or to Meals on Wheels or MSF (Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders), two of his favourite charities.
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

HIDEKO NISHI
HIDEKO NISHI passed away peacefully at St Therese Villa in Lethbridge, Alberta on February 24th. Hideko was born in Mission, BC on March 31, 1921 eldest daughter of Hikojiro and Hisae Miyagawa. The family was moved to Southern Alberta in 1942. She married Yoshinori Nishi in 1945 and together they farmed and raised a family of five in the Bow Island area. From a young age she loved to sew and always grew a large vegetable garden. They retired to Lethbridge and enjoyed visiting friends and family. She loved to travel and golfed and bowled into her nineties.
She will be dearly missed by her children: Priscilla (Thomas), Ron, Grace (Devaux), David (Joy Williamson), Keith; her grandchildren: Tamiko, Andrea (Ian), Melanie, Keiko, Quentin and Miya and her great grandchildren: Mila, Hana and Holden.
She will also be remembered fondly by her brother Tosh Miyagawa, sisters Soni Takasaki, May Ohno and Shirley Higa and many nieces and nephews.
On Monday March 3, there will be a meet the family and viewing from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 St North, Lethbridge.
The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 10:30 am at the BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA, 470-40 Street South, Lethbridge.
In lieu of flowers or koden please feel free to donate to a charity of your choice.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, AB   T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
Fax: (403) 320-1492
Email:  condolences@generationsfh.ca
Sign guest book:  http://www.generationsfh.ca

JEAN PIRO
1938 ~ 2014
Jean Piro passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2014, with her family by her side, after a lengthy illness. She was just four days short of her 76th birthday. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband Mike of 47 years, her parents, Alfred and Alice Olsen, and her sister-in-law Margaret Armstrong.
She will be sadly missed by her children Deb (George) Brown, Michael (Connie) Piro, Shauna (John) Bosch, and Jan (Pam) Piro; and her grandchildren Lindsay, Jonathan, Brandon, Reese, Derek, and Owen.
Jean resided in Shaughnessy until the passing of her husband Mike. She then moved to Golden Acres Lodge, and finally transferred to St. Michael’s Health Centre. Thank you to the staff of both facilities for their caring and compassionate care of Jean.
Jean was a loving Mom and Grandma and touched the hearts of all who knew her.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, with Pastor Tom Peterson, officiating. The interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Jean to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Suite 408, 740 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9.
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

JOHNSON
RITA JUNE JOHNSON, beloved wife of the late Douglas Johnson, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Friday, February 28, 2014 at the age of 62 years.
A Funeral Service will be held in her honor on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, WEST STAKE CENTRE, 560 Highlands Blvd. West, Lethbridge.
Friends may meet the family on Friday, March 7 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge, or prior to the service at the church on Saturday, March 8 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment will follow at the Medicine Hat Cemetery at 4:00 p.m.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, AB   T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
Fax: (403) 320-1492
Email:  condolences@generationsfh.ca
Sign guest book:  http://www.generationsfh.ca

MR. PASCAL “PAUL” MARTELL, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Thursday, February 27th, 2014 at the age of 80 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

NAGY
GIZELLA NAGY of Lethbridge, formerly of Taber, beloved wife of the late Leslie Nagy, passed away at Legacy Lodge on February 27, 2014 at the age of 85 years.
Gizella loved to sing and her singing was enjoyed by many. She dearly loved her family and home.
Gizella is survived by her son Les in Victoria and his daughters Tasha, Tiana and Tara (Thomas); daughter Ann Parker and her sons Troy Parker and Ryan Parker (Mandi) and their sons Gage & Owen of Lethbridge; son Leigh (Joanell) and their sons Nathan & Jayce of Calgary; and son Tom and his daughter Olivia of Terrace BC.
At Gizella’s request there will be no funeral service.
At this time, the family would like to thank all the “Angels” at Legacy Lodge for the kindness they showed towards our dear mother.
Evergreen Cremation Services
327 – 10 Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
Phone: (403) 329-4934
Send condolences: http://www.evergreenfh.ca

RONALD
Mrs. Deborah Ronald (Lady Diana ni Carvell) of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Bryan Ronald passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the age of 54 years.
A Private, Family Gathering will be held at a later date.
Evergreen Cremation Services
327 – 10 Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
Phone: (403) 329-4934
Send condolences: http://www.evergreenfh.ca

TRENTO, ANDREW (BRET)
1 year past member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union, Local 496, Calgary, passed away February 12, 2014. The Officers, Members & Staff wish to express their deepest sympathy to the family.

WADE PHILIP
GALLOWAY
DECEMBER 23, 1976 –
FEBRUARY 15, 2014
It is with profound sadness, the Galloway family confirms the untimely passing of Wade Galloway, who was swept away by an avalanche on Mount Rowe at Waterton Lakes National Park on Saturday, February 15, 2014.
Wade will be greatly missed by his wife, Sarah, daughter, son, parents, brother, three nephews, two nieces, maternal grandmother, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and friends.
While attending the U of R, Wade met the love of his life, the beautiful girl who became his wife. Wade was an ambitious entrepreneur and as he became successful in his career, he made more time for his other passions. He obtained his pilot’s license and then successfully completed his night endorsement and instrument rating. He loved flying his family and friends in the family plane C-GWPG, especially trips to Edmonton to see his favourite NHL Team, the Edmonton Oilers play.
When the family moved to Alberta, he relished the opportunity to be near the mountains and snowboard. He loved winter and searched for fresh powder. He went snowboarding to Japan and on numerous Heli- Snowboarding trips in the Canadian Rockies but it was backcountry splitboarding he loved. He often said that when he physically climbed thousands of feet up the mountain, sat on the peak, he was awed by the splendor of the vista before him and felt such inner peace.
“The mountains will bring peace to the people.” Psalm 72:3
Everyone who knew Wade was inspired and will remember his passion for the mountains. Wade was a strong supporter of public avalanche safety, raising money for the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) through an annual fundraiser called the Canuck SplitFest. In May 2013, the CAC awarded Wade with a Service Award for his outstanding fundraising efforts and celebrating avalanche awareness in the splitboarding community. Those fortunate enough to be Wade’s friend were rewarded with his loyalty, wit and sense of humor.
Wade was a very private person but in 2010 he went from anonymity to be a vocal proponent of a new skateboard facility in Lethbridge. He wished to share his former passion of skateboarding with his son and other young people. Wade lobbied, raised money and felt joy when recently the new skateboard park was completed. Only a couple of weeks ago, he joined in with the kids shoveling snow from the skateboard park.
Wade had a strong desire to serve his community. In 2010 he launched the Lethbridge Accountability website saying he wanted council members to be more open and accountable. Before announcing his candidacy for City Council in 2013, he handed over the website to another group. Wade was elected to Lethbridge City Council in October 2013.
Wade preferred to stay in the background but he was a very compassionate man and had a very generous spirit. Annually he donated to JDRF and numerous other charitable organizations. He grew his hair long and when he had it cut, he donated his hair to the Canadian Cancer Society who use healthy, unbleached hair to make wigs for chemo patients.
Wade treasured his family and spent quality time with his children. In 2012 Wade, Sarah and children spent two enjoyable months together, creating once-in-a-lifetime memories, as they traveled across Canada, from coast to coast, visiting every province’s legislative buildings, including the Parliament Building in Ottawa.
The family sincerely thanks all the people of Lethbridge who have offered their love, prayers and support during this extremely difficult time; we have indeed felt your comforting thoughts and your prayers. We are especially grateful to Wade’s friend who accompanied him on his last run and to the Staff at Waterton Lakes National Park.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 4717 24 Ave South, Lethbridge, with Pastor Scott Currie officiating. The interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Avalanche Centre, http://www.avalanche.ca/caf/ or a fund has been set up by Mr. Blaine Hyggen for the Galloway family at the Royal Bank of Canada, donations can be made to the Galloway Tragedy Trust Fund at any RBC branch in Canada.
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

WILLARD SOLTYS
1944 – 2014
 Willard Haig Soltys, beloved husband of the late Evelyn Soltys, passed away in St. George, Utah on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the age of 69 years.
 A private family burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden on Thursday, March 6, 2014.
 Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Italian Canadian Club, 1511 St. Edwards Boulevard North, Lethbridge on Thursday, March 6, 2014 between 1:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Willard¹s name may be made directly to a charity of one¹s choice.
 Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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