WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015

BIRD

HORACE BIRD (BLACK PLUME), passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the age of 46 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced once completed.

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Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1 Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
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BURNETT

IAN BURNETT, beloved husband of Jean Burnett, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the age of 89 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced once completed.

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Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1 Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
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Eric Burns

1929 – 2015

Mr. Eric Burns of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Norma Burns, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the age of 86 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, WEST STAKE CENTER, 560 Highlands Blvd West, Lethbridge, with Bishop Mervin Orr officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

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DEMARSH

ANITA “MILLS” DEMARSH passed away suddenly in Tsuu Tina, AB on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the age of 50 years.

A Wake service will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m.

The Funeral Service will be held at ST. MARY’S Catholic church on the Blood Reserve, Alberta on Friday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m.

Interment in the Blood Band Cemetery, Blood Reserve.

Email condolences to: legacycardston@gmail.com

GLADSTONE

JIM GLADSTONE passed away at home on the Blood Reserve on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the age of 72 years.

A Cowboy’s Celebration will be held at the Ranchman’s in Calgary, AB on Friday, May 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Funeral Service will be held at the CARDSTON AGRIDOME, Cardston, Alberta on Saturday, May 23 at 12:00 noon.

Friends may meet the Family at the LEGACY FUNERAL HOME, 107- 6 Street West, on Saturday, May 23 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Interment in the Family Plot, Blood Reserve.

Email condolences to: legacycardston@gmail.com

LACELLE

HOWARD “BEV” LACELLE, beloved husband of Rhea Lacelle, of Lethbridge and formerly of Lloydminster, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, May 18, 2015 at the age of 81 years.

Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his children; Bradford (Maura) Lacelle and their son James of Fort Saskatchewan and Brenda (Wade) Logan and their children John and Devin of Lethbridge.

A Memorial Reception will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME at a later date.

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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

Ida Lily (Waterfield) Murray

1921 – 2015

Ida Murray passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the age of 93 years.

She was the loving wife of the late Jacob Murray (2011). Ida was predeceased by her first husband, David Wheeler (1980). By her parents John Thomas and Lily Evelyn Waterfield, and all her siblings: Kathy, Dorothy, Robert, Bill, Tom, Neville, Audrey, Merill, and Donald.

Ida is survived by her son Thomas Wheeler, his sons: Kyle Wheeler, his daughter Kayla and Scot Wheeler (Barbara) and their three children: Ayana, Joshua and Andrew, Ida’s daughter Marilyn (Steve) Gillies and their children: Tobi (Myles) Kasun, and Rodney Gillies.

Ida was a homemaker, she loved to cook, was a wonderful gardener, seamstress and most of all loved to dance. We know Jay is waiting in heaven to dance to the Boot- Scootin’-Boogie.

Thanks to all the staff at the Good Samaritan’s Park Meadows Cottage #6 for all of their special care given to our Mom.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, (#402 740 4 Avenue, South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0N9)

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(CECIL) RANDY SHIPLEY

1950 – 2015

It is with great sadness that the family of (CECIL) RANDY SHIPLEY, announce his passing on May 16, 2015 in the Cardston Hospital. Randy is survived by his wife, Valorie; his children, Wes (Corrine) Shipley of Cardston, Jeff (Wendy) Shipley of Calgary, Jana Shipley Bugby of Orem, Utah, Tara (Wade) Stovel of Calgary, and Crystal Shipley of Red Deer, along with fifteen grandchildren; one brother and six sisters.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and as a young man served a mission in California. He served in various capacities in the church and most recently served as a temple ordinance worker and with his wife Valorie as stake missionaries in the Kainai Branch.

He was elected and served on the Cardston Town Council for two terms from 1992 – 1998.

He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, riding motorcycles, hunting, snowmobiling and travelling. Randy loved to tease by also showed great love and respect to all people that he came into contact with, and will be missed by many.

Friends may meet the family at the LEGACY FUNERAL HOME, Cardston on Friday, May 22 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. or on Saturday at the Church from 12:00 noon to 12:45 p.m. prior to the Service.

The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, CARDSTON ALBERTA STAKE CENTER (East Hill), on Saturday,May 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.

Interment will follow at the Cardston Cemetery.

Email your condolences to legacycardston@gmail.com

STRYKER

ROSINA “ROSE” STRYKER of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Glen Stryker, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the age of 95 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Thomas Peterson officiating. An Interment will follow in the family plot at Mountain View Cemetery.

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Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1 Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
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THIESSEN

IKE THIESSEN, beloved husband of Iva Thiessen of Lethbridge, AB. Passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on May 15, 2015 at the age of 85 years.

He is the loving father of son David (Mary-Anne), daughters Barb Larson (Andrew), and Beverly (Scott) Smith. Loving grandfather to Tracy Thiessen, Braden and Randal Larson(Charmayne), Karissa and Kyle Smith.

Great grandfather to Jordynn and Wyatt Larson.

He is also survived by sisters Ann Zacharias of Calgary, AB and Mary (John) Lang of Mayerthorpe, AB. Brother in law Irvin (Georgina) Bennett. Along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by parents Jacob and Mary Thiessen, brothers Pete (Carol), Jake (Florence), John (Susie), and George (Betty), sisters Helen (Mike) Maty, Tina Giesbrecht, and Betty (Ian) Leslie.

Ike was born on February 1, 1930 in Swift Current, SK. Moved to Lethbridge in 1954 and worked as a mechanic at Beny’s Chev Olds. Met the love of his life Iva Bennett whom he married in April 1957. He spent the next several years working up north for GSI as heavy duty mechanic while raising his family in Eckville, AB. Returned to Lethbridge in 1981 and ended up joining Nord-bridge Seniors Centre where he spent many hours driving the seniors tour bus on many different adventures. After retirement mom and dad enjoyed travelling to various destinations, especially if they had a casino. His favorite adventures involved taking his grandchildren on camping trips to BC.

An Informal Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M.

Cremation to follow.

No formal funeral service will be held at Ike’s request.

In memory of Ike, donations may be made to the Nord Bridge Seniors Centre – 1904 13 Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 4W9.

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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

WOJTOWICZ

With great sadness, the family of COLLEEN MAE WOJTOWICZ of Lethbridge, announce her sudden passing on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the age of 72.

Colleen will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 53 years, Carl, her daughter Sheila (Dana) Hudson, two granddaughters, Mackenzie (Keith) Kielstra and Brittany (DJ) Bent and two great-granddaughters, Natalie and Quinn Bent.

Colleen is also survived by her sisters; Sharon (Tom) Wright, Joan (Ray) Collett, brothers; Albert (Leona) Nevil, Richard (Charmaine) Nevil, sister-in-law, Kay Nevil, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father Elwood, mother Daisy and brother Arnold.

Colleen was born in Lethbridge and raised in various southern Alberta communities. She graduated in 1959 from R.I. Baker High School in Coaldale and married Carl in 1961. They raised their daughter Sheila and were very active in her life and the lives of their granddaughters. Colleen was thrilled with the arrival of her two greatest treasures, Natalie and Quinn.

A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Deacon Frank Peta officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Colleen may be made to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960-19th Street South, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 1W5

Interment to follow at Mountain View 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