TUESDAY JUNE 9, 2015

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 9, 2015.

ABREY
JOHN VICTOR ABREY, beloved husband of Janice Abrey, of Coaldale, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, on Sunday, June 7th, 2015 at the age of 77 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1 Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
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 Donna Elaine Allred
1953 – 2015
Donna Allred of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre on June 4, 2015 at the age of 62 years.
Donna was born Vermilion, Alberta but spent most of her life in North Vancouver, BC and in 1992, she and T.J. moved to Lethbridge, AB.
Her son T.J. was the light of her life. She worked hard and enjoyed gardening and listening to Elvis in her spare time.
Donna is survived by her loving son T.J. Allred; Sister Jill Kellerman; Brothers Doug (Bev) Kellerman, Peter (Abby) Kellerman, Miles (Sherry) Kellerman; as well as nephews John, Greg, Scott; nieces Rebecca (Brent), Michelle, and Megan (Kurt).
Donna was predeceased by her Parents Donald and Jeannette Kellerman.
A Come and Go reception will be held at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 12, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 St. S., Lethbridge, Alberta.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

GOODSTRIKER
JOYCE GOODSTRIKER passed away in Calgary on June 7th, 2015 at the age of 67 years.
A Wake Service will be held at the Kainai High School, Blood Reserve on Thursday, June 11th from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the Kainai High School, Blood Reserve on Friday, June 12th at 1:00 p.m.
Email condolences to: legacycardston@gmail.com

Harold George “Jay” Tinkler
Jay Tinkler, of Lethbridge, passed away on Friday, 29 May 2015 at the age of 62. The memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, #5 Rocky Mountain Blvd, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 6:30 pm.

 Brian Kaltenbruner
1964 – 2015
Mr. Brian Kaltenbruner of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Beverly Kaltenbruner passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the age of 51 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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to send a private condolence.

Jack King
1918 – 2015
Mr. Jack King of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Ellen King passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015 at the age of 97 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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 Anna Ponomar
1925 – 2015
Mrs. Anna Ponomar, Beloved wife of the late Serhi (George) Ponomar passed away peacefully on June 4, 2015 at the age of 90.
Mom was born to Vira and Pantelei Haiduk on May 28, 1925 in Novy Selo, Ukraine. She married dad in 1944 just before leaving the Ukraine with her new husband and his family, making their way to start a new life in Canada.
After settling in Magrath in 1949 with their baby Nick, mom and dad were blessed with three more children, Paul, Eugene and Lora.
For many years while dad was away trucking, mom struggled to keep the family fed, clothed and nurtured. Planting, harvesting, cooking and canning produce from their huge garden and keeping a few animals, kept mom incredibly busy from early morning until night during those years. Although times were hard, mom and dad brought traditions from Ukraine with them, often sharing days filled with joy, food and friendship.
As times got better they travelled frequently to Hawaii where they enjoyed great times with family and friends, both new and old.
After dad passed away in 1991, mom kept her family close and took great pride and joy in cooking wonderful meals. She loved the coming of spring and her vegetable garden, rose beds and flowers thrived.
Through the years, mom loved singing in the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Choir and bowling with her family and friends. Although her last few years were a challenge, mom never gave up trying.
Mom is lovingly remembered by her sons Paul, Eugene (Kathryn) and daughter-in-law Irene (Nick, deceased) along with her beloved granddaughter Jamie and many family members both in Canada and Ukraine.
Predeceasing mom were her husband George (1991), daughter Lora (2005) and oldest son Nick (2010).
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00pm, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB.
The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH, 643 – 13 St. N., Lethbridge, AB with the Very Reverend Father Taras Krochak officiating.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

 Krimhild Rach
1936 – 2015
Mrs. Krimhild Rach formerly of Coaldale, beloved wife of the late Mr. Walter Rach passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on June 6, 2015 at the age of 78 years.
In the early 1950’s Walter & Krimhild emigrated from Germany settling in Coaldale. She worked at the Lilydale Chicken Factory for many years along with raising her family in the Coaldale area. After retiring Krimhild loved to garden and spent many hours socializing over a cup of coffee. She lived a simple life, and deeply cared for her family and friends.
Krimhild is survived by her sons Albert (Nancy) Rach and Frank (Julie) Rach; grandchildren Jaime, Dustin & Tanna, and great granddaughter Mikayla Kress, and her brother Werner Steffen of Germany and his family.
Besides her loving husband Walter, Krimhild was predeceased by her daughter Angelika Rach.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610- 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

SALOFF
STEPHEN SALOFF passed away in Raymond on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the age of 76 years.
He is the father to Laurel Williams of Raymond, Cindy (Pat) Gaudin of Powell River, BC. He is grandfather to Austin Williams, Shaniece Williams, and Simon Gaudin. He is also survived by siblings: Annie Saloff, Stan Saloff, and Frank (Louise) Saloff.
Stephen is predeceased by his wife Sandra Saloff, Mom and Dad, brothers Sandy and Barney, sisters-in-law Wanda and Adele.
Fishing and hunting were his two favourite hobbies.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 12:00 noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, TAYLOR STREET CHAPEL, 221 North, 400 West, Raymond, with Bishop Tolman officiating. Friends may meet the family prior to the service from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2.
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

STRINGAM
GLADYS STRINGAM, beloved wife of the late Woodrow, passed away in Raymond on June 6, 2015 at the age of 92 years. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, KNIGHT STREET CHAPEL, 260 E 200 N, Raymond. Friends may meet the family prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.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

 TOTH
OLGA IRENE TOTH, beloved wife of the late Leslie Toth of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the age of 91 years.
Olga was born in Jedburgh, Saskatchewan on November 8, 1923, where she was raised on the family farm. On October 27, 1948, Olga married Leslie Toth, moving to Lethbridge in 1951 where they raised their daughter Janice. In 1954 they started farming east of Warner until they retired in 1974.
Olga loved to cook and garden and spent many hours tending her flowers and vegetables.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her daughter Janice (David) Elliott; two very special loving grandsons, Todd (Stephanie) and Scott (Jessica); and great- granddaughters Makayla and Avery. She is also survived by her sister Elizabeth Salamon and brother Robert (Ada) Toth of Lethbridge as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Olga was predeceased by her husband Leslie on January 31, 2002, her parents John and Julia Toth, brothers Albert (in infancy) and Gordon, sisters Margaret Molnar and Lillian Gorchynski, brothers-in-law Gustave Molnar, Edward Gorchynski and Andrew Salamon, sister-in-law Margaret Toth and niece Betty Nakaska.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Hugh Jack officiating.
Inurnment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in the Family Plot.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 402, 740-4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB. T1J 0N9 (www.alzheimer.ca/ab).
Special thanks to the staff of St. Therese Villa – your care and compassion was greatly appreciated.

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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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Lyle Aleman
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and
lean not on your own understanding.” Prov. 3:5.
With a heavy heart but not without hope we announce the sudden passing of Lyle Aleman at the age of 44 on June 3, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Carisa Aleman (Bekkering) and his five precious daughters Jenna, Kelsy, Megan, Halle and Eryn. He was a dear son of Mike and Mary Aleman, brother to Kim (Paul) Thorsteinson and Leanne (Dyron) Provost, son-in-law to John and Helen Bekkering, brother-in- law to Matthew (Stephanie) Bekkering, Kathryn (Jason) Ferrie and Stephen Bekkering. He was loved by many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and special friends.
Lyle was born Feb. 24, 1971 in Lacombe, Alberta. The family moved to Medicine Hat in 1977. He graduated from Crescent Heights High School in 1988. He went on to study at The University of Lethbridge and earned his Bachelor of Commerce in 1993. His family was involved in the greenhouse business and he was blessed to work at RedHat Co-op as General Manager. His integrity and passion shone through in his daily work.
He married his best friend Carisa on May 15, 1999. They were truly blessed with five wonderful and treasured girls. He loved each of them dearly and encouraged them to use their individual talents to serve others and the Lord. He loved spending time with them playing badminton, shooting hoops, teaching them to fix sprinkler heads, building projects, playing games, reading stories, driving side-by- sides or just snuggling together watching a movie. We will miss his smile and laughter and hugs.
He showed his servant-heart by serving multiple terms on church council of the Medicine Hat Christian Reformed Church and as an executive board member of the Medicine Hat Christian School.
Lyle was respected and loved by so many people and we pray that God will give peace and understanding as we approach the days, months and years ahead.
The Memorial Service will be held at the First Assembly Of God, 395 – 9 Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at 12 Noon with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. Interment for family and close friends will take place at Hillside Cemetery prior to the service. For those attending, the procession to Hillside Cemetery will depart from Cook Southland Funeral Chapel at 10:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Rehoboth Christian Ministries (Box 1312 Coaldale AB, T1M 1N1) (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family

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