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By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 15, 2014.

BOSNAK, Barbara Lynn
August 10, 1937 –
Lethbridge, Alberta
August 11, 2014 –
Calgary, Alberta
It is with indescribable sadness we share the passing of our beloved mother, Nana, sister and friend on
Monday, August 11, 2014 at the age of 77.
Barb is survived by her loving daughters Pamela (Ron), Kim, Robyn (Dean), her grandchildren Michael and
Danielle Wenzlawe and Taylor and Nicole Jensen. She is survived by her siblings Bonnie and Gary Kirk of
Lethbridge. Barb is predeceased by her loving husband of 25 years John Bosnak, her parents William and
Hazel Kirk and Barb’s dear friend and companion Eddie King.
Barb’s high school years proved to be of great significance as she met her best friend Donella and
pursued her calling in health care. Barb was the heart of the Bosnak household ensuring it was a safe
harbor to anyone who needed a cup of coffee or an understanding ear. She devoted much of her time with
her children and grandchildren sharing her love of music, dance, travel and chocolate ice cream.
Our family would like to extend gratitude and appreciation to everyone who invested care and comfort at
various facilities over the last three months. A heartfelt thank you to the angels at Rosedale Hospice
whose unreserved compassion, dignity and grace ensured Barb remained comfortable and respected.
A Celebration of Barb’s Life is to be held at a later date. Condolences may be forwarded through
http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale
Hospice #1245 – 70 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2X8, Telephone: (403) 284 – 5195.
You may wish to email your family and friends to let them know that the above obituary may be viewed
online at:
http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com

BRADLEY
BERTHA HELEN BRADLEY passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the age
of 69 years.
Her memory will be cherished by her husband Ralph, her children Scott (Dorothy) Bradley and Kathi (Rocky)
Kalischuk and her grandchildren Tyson and Kayla Kalischuk and Alyssa Miller.
Bertha took great pride in her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She loved being with her patients,
getting to know them and their families.
Bertha was always taking care of her family and friends. She was an amazing woman who profoundly impacted
the lives of those who knew her. Bertha took an interest in people’s lives and had the gift of making
them feel special. She will be very deeply missed.
A Memorial Service will be held at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011-4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 1:00 P.M.
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

DONNA MARTINUSEN
1935 ~ 2014
Mrs. Donna Martinusen, beloved wife of Mr. Don Martinusen, passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, August
6, 2014 at the age 79 years.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on Friday, August 15, 2014 at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355
Columbia Blvd. W, Lethbridge, AB. Burial will take place at Royal View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 1A 129, 960 – 19 St.
South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 1W5.
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

GEORGE HOFER
1919 ~ 2014
Mr. George Hofer of Raymond, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the age of 95 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW
CHAPEL, 610 – 4 St. S., Lethbridge, 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

HARRIS
GARY LEROY HARRIS, loving husband of Evelyn Spears, passed away peacefully at home in Lake Havasu,
Arizona, on Friday, August 8, 2014.
Gary was born July 28, 1941 to Ivan and Maude Harris. He is survived by his wife Evelyn, his children:
Rhonda (Steven) Lynch, Dana (Dean) Miller, Shaun Gary Harris and their mother Wendy, and stepson Greg
(Evelyn) Wood. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Tyler, Brittany, Kristopher, Alexandera (Lexi),
Brianna and Tanner. Gary is also survived by his second wife Diane Hastie and children: Jackie, Gary and
Christopher, and their families. Gary is also survived by brother Bernarr (Inez) Harris of Taber, sister,
NaVee (Curtis) Wynder of Provo, Utah, sister-in-law Betty Harris of Taber, as well as numerous nieces and
nephews.
Gary was predeceased by his parents Ivan and Maude Harris, sister Joyce Palmer, and brother Garth Harris.
After serving a mission in France, Gary went to school in Utah. It was there that Gary had a passion for
flying and got his pilot’s licence. He began his flying career with TWA Airlines, then Viking
Freightlines of San Jose, California, and finally an International Flightsafety Instructor in Tuscon,
Arizona.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at TABER MEMORIAL GARDENS,
Taber, AB.
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

Alex Fettig
1921 – 2014
Alexander Fettig, beloved husband of the late Wilma Fettig, passed away in Lethbridge on Tuesday,
August 12, 2014 at the age of 92 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on
Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 7:30 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber, on
Monday, August 18, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Vincent TuanHa Celebrant. Burial to follow at the
Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com
<http://www.southlandfuneral.com/&gt; .
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Alex¹s name may be made directly to the Taber Food Bank,
5512 – 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1S4 or to the St. Michael¹s Health Centre (Palliative Care) 1400 – 9
Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4V5.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

HELGA BECK
1942 ~ 2014
Helga Sabina Beck of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Peter Beck, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014.
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

KIRK
MARY KIRK, beloved wife of the late Nazem Kirk of Lethbridge, died at the Edith Cavell Care Centre with
her family by her side on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the age of 103 years.
A private family Graveside Service will be held at a later date.
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

McILWRAITH
KIRK McILWRAITH, passed away at the Partners In Care Hospice in Bend, Oregon on Thursday, August 14, 2014
at the age of 58 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

QUAN
DAO QUAN, beloved husband of the late Ngoc Vuong, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on
Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the age of 92 years.
Dao is survived by 10 children, 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home,
703- 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, August 15 from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm. A private family
graveside will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014.
Donations are gratefully declined.
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

ROSE ARNOLD
1921 ~ 2014
Mrs. Rose Arnold of Lethbridge, passed away on Wednesday, August 13 2014 at the age of 93 years.
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

WIEST
RICHARD (DICK) ALLAN WIEST dearly loved husband of Karen Wiest, passed away at the Calgary Foothills
Hospital on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the age of 76 years.
Dick was born June 13, 1938, at home on the Wiest farm, the youngest of 15 children of Clarence and Edith
Wiest. He received all his schooling at Enchant.
The only time Dick strayed from Enchant was in 1954, when he played for the Taber Junior Baseball Team
and 1958, when he played semi-pro ball for the Vauxhall Jets.
He continued his love for the game playing on the Old Timers team. He loved all sports and played for
many years on the local hockey and baseball teams.
Later, as his boys grew, he went on to coach some of their teams. His favorite pastime was to watch his
boys and grandchildren follow in his footsteps in their love for hockey and baseball. As his family grew,
he learned to expand his sport interests to include figure skating, volleyball, basketball and track.
December 28, 1961, Dick married Karen Odland. They lived in the “Honeymoon Shack” north of Lost Lake
until they purchased the old Herb Stevens house and barn in 1963, and had them moved to their homestead
where he resided for the rest of his life.
Dick always considered himself a real homesteader, as he had to break up all his land and plant each and
every tree. Throughout the years he also raised a variety of livestock such as cattle, chickens, emus and
even peacocks.
Dick has always been very active in his community and was always up for a challenge. He was instrumental
in bringing the following to Enchant: original park and golf course, skating rink, seed cleaning plant
and our local museum. He also served as a member of the Enchant and District Historical Society.
Dick is survived by his wife Karen, his 4 children and their families: Rachelle (husband Brian, children
Taryn & Jonathan Tycholis, Kyla, Eric & Holly, Chelsey) Steeves, Richard (wife Kandis, children Joshua &
Jenna (great grandson Jackson), Mikel, Jordan, Dallas McGrath, Joel McGrath) Wiest, Rodi (Shauna,
children Daniel, Brooke, Dharma, McKenzie) Wiest, and Ryan (wife Cherlynn, children Jaelynn, Kamryn)
Wiest. He is also survived by his brothers Cecil (wife Louise) Wiest and Phil (wife Caroline) Wiest; as
well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter Shannon Wiest; parents Clarence & Edith Wiest; siblings John Wiest,
Phyllis Howg, Wilfred Wiest, Lola Batalden, George Wiest, David Wiest, Roy Wiest, Mike Wiest, Charles
Wiest, Helen Wiest, Elsie Bryant and Reginald Wiest.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on
Monday, August 18, 2014 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
The Celebration of Life will be held at the ENCHANT COMMUNITY HALL, 127 Center Street, Enchant on
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Jeff Frostad officiating.
In lieu of flowers, in memory of Dick Wiest all donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of
Alberta, PO Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4K7 or to the Southern Alberta Bible Camp, Box 99, Lomond, AB,
T0L 1G0.
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

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