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By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 17, 2014.

BARVA
ROBERT ALLEN BARVA, beloved husband of the late Beverley, passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, September 14, 2014, at the age of 80 years. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge.

DEALIA “DEL” WALLACE (RHODES)
1936 ~ 2014
Dealia “Del” Wallace passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept 12, 2014 at St. Michaels Health Center with her daughters by her side. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00pm on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. Flowers are gratefully declined, but donations to St. Michaels Health Centre, 1400 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5 would be appreciated, or a charity of your choice. Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com

JIM WILTON
1943 – 2014
James ³Jim² Robert Wilton, beloved husband of Carol Wilton, passed away peacefully at the age of 71 on Thursday September 11th, 2014 at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Jim was born in Edmonton, Alberta on April 21st, 1943 to Herman and Leta Wilton. In May 1965, Jim began his career with Calgary Power, later to become TransAlta Utilities, where he worked for 33 1?2 years. In 1969, Jim and Carol lived in Picture Butte, Alberta for 20 years and raised their family. They moved to Lethbridge, Alberta in 1989. Jim retired from TransAlta Utilities in 1998. They moved to Medicine Hat in 2000 where they most recently lived in Chinook Village. Jim is predeceased by his mother, Leta; father, Herman; Carol’s parents, Louis and Melanie Klovansky; and his infant son, David. He leaves behind his wife, Carol; sons, Dan (Ketha) Wilton and Rob (Lori) Wilton; his granddaughters, Jessica and Melanie Wilton; his brothers, Richard (Cheryl) Wilton and Russel (Inga) Wilton; his sisters, Susan (Garth) Graham; and Almeta (Wayne) Mathews; brother-in-law, Mirk Klovansky; as well as many nieces and nephews. Jim will be remembered for his skill as a wood craftsman, his ability to fix anything, and his love of the outdoors; especially fishing. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, on Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Jim’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Ward, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 ­ 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jim Wilton. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, ³The Chapel in the Park², Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.

JOSEFINE PEARSON
Josefine Pearson (nee Leonhartsberger), born 1929 in Waidhofen, Austria, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014. Josefine immigrated to England in 1947 and then to Canada in 1957. She is loved and will be missed by her family; children David Pearson (Ingrid), Anita Semple (John) and Bernard Pearson; grandchildren, Vanessa Pearson and Nicole Pearson. Josefine is remembered by her brother, Fred Moruzzi (Betty) and sisters, Hilde Stocker, Renate Kwossek and Ingrid Fregonese. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the many healthcare professionals in Lethbridge who attended to her care.
In keeping with Josefine¹s wishes, there will be no funeral service.

LONG TIME SQUIRREL
MR. DARIUS LONG TIME SQUIRREL, beloved husband of Mrs. Pearl Long Time Squirrel, of the Blood Reserve, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care, on Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 at the age of 67 years. A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 at 4:00 P.M.
A Wake Service will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, Blood Reserve, AB. on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 from 7:00 – 11:00 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, Blood Reserve, AB. on Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Rocky Brave Rock officiating. Interment to follow in the Blood Band Cemetery.
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

VIANI
Friday September 12, 2014 was a very sad day for the Viani Family. GIUSEPPE VIANI passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 84 years. His battle with Alzheimers is finally over. The Viani Family lost a husband to Giuseppina, a father to sons Angelo (Pam) and Tony (Linda), a grandfather to Bryan and Kimberley and a great-grandfather to Kyeler and Lexi. He is survived by brothers Giovannino (Maria), Michele (Anna) and Felice (Denia) and sister Vincenzella (Nicolino) in Italy. He will also be dearly missed by his many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother Tony (Delores) Viani.
To his many Canadian friends he was known simply as ³Joe². Joe came to Canada in 1962 to make a better life for his family. 4 years later his wife and two small children joined him to reunite his famiglia. Joe worked at Nord Precast for many years and later began his 20 year commitment to Canbra Foods.
Joe loved sharing meals with his family and friends. He took great pride in making his renowned homemade wine. To his close friends in the Italian community in his new country he was affectionately called ³Peppe². He was very proud of his heritage regularly attending functions with his paesans in the Italian Canadian Club where he loved to dance and be the life of the party. Perhaps his favorite hobby was devoting endless hours tending to his vegetable and flower gardens. The back yard was a sight to behold with a perfectly manicured lawn, rows of vegetables, varieties of flowers, apple trees and a spectacular canopy of grapes. Joe¹s strong love and devotion for his family was evident early in his young life in Civitanova del Sannio. He was born February 10, 1930, married February 14, 1955 and shortly after his second child was born, he sacrificed watching his young children grow up to move half a world away on his own to create a better life and future for his family. He travelled back to the old country many times to visit his extended family and tour around the country. Giuseppe ³Joe² ³Peppe² Viani had a full life and was taken away from us sadly just shy of his 60th wedding anniversary.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. with Len & Sandy Whyte officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, on Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 11:30 A.M. with Father Nathan Siray, Celebrant. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joe’s name to the Alzheimer Society, 740-4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0N9.
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

VINEY
RONALD F. VINEY SR. beloved husband of 56 years to Dolores Viney, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, September 15th 2014, at the age of 91 years. A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH – 2405 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB. on Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Nathan Siray, Celebrant. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. In memory of Ron, donations may be made to: Colonel Belcher Long Term Care/Calgary Health Trust- 10101 Southport Rd SW, Calgary, AB T2W 3X4, SOCA (Save Our Churches Association) – c/o Don Demers: 1014 34th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3A9 or The Heart and Stroke Foundation, P.O. Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7.
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

VIVIAN MARY TROFANENKO
1924 ~ 2014
Mrs. Vivian Mary Trofanenko, beloved wife of the late Mr. Michael Trofanenko, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at the age of 90 years. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, September 19, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge with Reverend Aldeen McKay, officiating. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may join the family one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow the Funeral Service at the Archmount Cemetery.  Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com.

Greg Haynes
1961 – 2014
Gregory Ronald Haynes, beloved father of Lee, Jared and Tylin, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in Taber on Friday, September 12, 2014, two days prior to his fifty third birthday.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 – 50 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Bishop Scott Olsen conducting. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com. Greg will be sadly missed and forever loved by his children Lee, Jared and Tylin Haynes; grandchildren Caiden, Conner and Tori Haynes who were the light of his life; mother Linda Haynes; siblings Tammy Haynes and Ryan (Melanie) Haynes all of Taber; nieces Calista and Cheyenne; nephew Carson, grandfather Mel Ronspies and by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Ronald Haynes; grandparents Fred and Iona Turner and Edna Ronspies. Greg was born on September 14, 1961 in Taber to Ronald and Linda (nee Turner) Haynes. After high school he joined the family business and over the years worked with his dad and brother at Trico Oilfield Construction and Triple H. Cattle Company. He was also a business partner in Pedro¹s Tank Truck Service, later known as Crude Group. More recently he became involved in the car wash business in West Lethbridge with his brother Ryan. Greg was an avid golfer and thoroughly enjoyed the game and all his golf buddies. As a young boy he started playing hockey and his love of the sport led to coaching. He was a Boston Bruins fan forever. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Greg¹s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 – 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

Lorraine Wolsey
1956 – 2014
Lorraine Kimiko Wolsey (nee Ohashi), beloved wife of Ian Wolsey of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at the age of 58 years. The Funeral Service will be held at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, 470 – 40 Street South, Lethbridge on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Yasuo Izumi officiating. A private burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com <http://www.southlandfuneral.com&gt; . Lorraine will be forever missed by her husband of thirty four years, Ian and their children, son Brian (Brittney) Wolsey of Lethbridge and daughter Kendra Wolsey of Calgary. Lorraine¹s ray of sunshine through her courageous battle was her grandson Brady Wolsey. She will also be remembered by her mother Alice Ohashi of Taber; siblings Joy (Mike) Regan of Edmonton, Carole (Blake) Tomiyama of Calgary, Maureen (Greg) Nakamura of Taber, Ron Ohashi of Taber and Sharon Ohashi of Calgary as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends.
She was predeceased by her father Hiroshi ³Joe² Ohashi, father-in-law Kenneth Wolsey and mother-in-law Doreen Wolsey. Lorraine was born August 9, 1956 in Taber to Joe and Alice Ohashi. She began her teaching career at the age of twenty and most recently taught at G.S. Lakie Middle School. She was passionate about educating and her one of a kind personality touched the hearts of many children and her many colleagues, during her thirty seven years of teaching. Lorraine was an avid curler, all-star shopper, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Lorraine¹s name may be made directly to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960 – 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5. Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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