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WEDNESDAY, September 21, 2016


By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 21, 2016.

Apryl Marie Barr

May 31/1961 – Sept 9/2016

Passed away suddenly at Foothills Hospital. Apryl will be sadly missed by her son Makenzie and Husband Laurie Zmurchyk as well as family and friends. A celebration of life will be held October 9 @ 7 pm at the Moose Hall at 5th Ave & 15 St North.


BESTER

JOHN PAUL BESTER, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital, B.C., on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the age of 38 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of John’s Life at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with his brother Michael Bester officiating. Luncheon to follow the celebration.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com


Glennis Schiffman

1950 – 2016

Mrs. Glennis Schiffman of Coaldale, beloved wife of Mr. Don Schiffman, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the age of 66 years. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, September 26, 2016 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 Street S., Lethbridge, AB, with Dr. Bill Calderwood, officiating. A Graveside Service will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

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Haftom Kasa

1961 – 2016

Mr. Haftom Kasa of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the age of 55 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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Josephine “JoAnne” Kusnir

1944 – 2016

Ms. Josephine “JoAnne” Kusnir of Lethbridge, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 72 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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LUNDEEN, Darcelle Denise (Sturm)

Passed away at 64 years old in Kelowna on September 12, her birthday, after a long battle with ALS. Darcelle will be remembered most for how loving and caring she was — herself a lifelong caregiver — and as an especially devoted mother, wife, sister, friend and parishioner. She was a bright spot in the life of all who knew her. She never forgot a birthday or special occasion and had an uncanny ability to call or write just when you were beginning to feel down. Darcelle loved to travel, rarely missed mass, loved gardening and animals, and she could sing like an angel. Darcelle is survived by; her husband Doug, her three children Patrick (Bree), Stacy (Caroline), Charlotte (Jeff), two grandchildren Louis and Ruby, her father Harold, and three siblings, Doug (Karen), Renee (Tim), and Colin (Shelly). She is predeceased by her Mother Ethel, Stepfather Louis and dear friend Mary Richardson. The family wishes to thank all those who helped her in her illness. Your help has been greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. Darcelle will have a Franciscan wake at 7pm on Friday, September 23, 2016, followed by a Funeral Mass on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 2pm. Both services will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Red Deer, Alberta, 5508 48A Avenue. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the ALS Society of Canada (www.als.ca).

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting

http://www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077


MADANY

PETER K. MADANY, beloved husband of Patricia Madany, of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Monday, September 19, 2016 at the age of 65 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 2:30 P.M. with Deacon Bill Young officiating.

Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

In memory of Peter, donations may be made to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, c/o Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, 960 – 19 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1W5.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com


NELSON

RITA JOY NELSON of Stirling, beloved daughter of the late Ellen and Farrell Nelson, passed away peacefully at Good Sam’s in Raymond on Sunday, September 18 at the age of 65 years. She is predeceased by her brother Brian. She is survived by her brother Grant (Connie) Nelson of Stirling and their children Jeff (Angie) Nelson, Lisa (Chad) Nelson, Kristi (Darren) Mazutinec, Jimmy (Patti) Nelson, Roxanne (Jared) Heggie, Cindy (Josh) Smith, Kevin (Kaleigh) Nelson, and Shawn (Brett) Nelson, and 36 great nieces and nephews. Rita was a beloved member of the Stirling Community. She played an integral role in the lives of her nieces and nephews, in her church, and with other members of her community. She was friendly, loved to participate in a variety of activities, and cared about others. Almost everyone in town knew who Rita was. She was seen at every basketball game dressed in red, white and blue. Whether she was cheering for the players, or yelling at the refs, everyone knew she was the Lakers number one fan. On summer days she would be seen riding her bike into town and spending hours swimming lengths at the pool. She loved being involved with her church. For over a decade she served in the nursery where she played with the children and helped the leaders keep everything clean and organized. The children loved her. She had a tender heart for her nieces and nephews and their children. She spent her days nurturing, teaching, loving and supporting her family. Her family treasures the memories and the role she played in their lives. Their lives will be forever blessed because of Rita. Friends may meet the family on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Stirling LDS Chapel from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., or prior to the funeral service on Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, STIRLING CHAPEL, with Bishop Jeff Nelson officiating. Interment to follow in the Stirling Cemetery.


PAYNE

It is with great sadness that the family of GLEN PAYNE announce his sudden death on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the age of 64.

He is survived by his loving wife Patsy, his brother Lloyd (Jean) and his sister Beryl (Lynn), four step-children; Mike (Lauren), Wendy (Sheldon), Paul (Kyra), Janice and six grandchildren, as well as numerous cousins.

Glen spent most of his life in Lethbridge and will be remembered as a skilled carpenter both in construction and with the Lethbridge School Division. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, he was a very active and much loved member of the congregation. Glen loved our Creator, the earth and all things in it. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman, and lover of the outdoors. His fondness for his golden retrievers was well known.

Glen had many endearing qualities. He was a deeply compassionate man who was very quick to lend a hand when others were in need. He lovingly and loyally cared for his first wife, Robin, through many years of sickness until her death. He had a great sense of humor and was always looking for a good joke to share with family and friends. Widely known in the community he was loved and respected by all. Even though Glen had no children of his own, he loved them dearly and children were drawn by his gentle and kind nature.

A Memorial Service will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the COAST LETHBRIDGE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE, 526 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 7:30 P.M. We welcome you to attend. A reception with refreshments will follow the service.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com


SAUER

MIKE SAUER, of Lethbridge, beloved fiancé of Tina Norman, loving father of Alex and cherished son of Linda Sauer, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 at the age of 45 years.

Arrangements will be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com


LAWRENCE HENRY (BUN) SHUFLETOSKI

March 5, 1928 – September 18, 2016

Most everyone knew him as “Bun”. He was born in Shaunavon and spent his early years growing up on his parents’ farm in the Clear Valley district of Saskatchewan, south of Maple Creek. During his time at home, Bun worked hard and learned many skills working with machinery, horses, cattle, pigs and other farm animals. Bun attended grade school in Eastend Saskatchewan where he met his wife to be Marie Rittinger. Marie and Bun were married in March of 1949, and they soon moved to their own place a few miles west of Bun’s parents’ place. They hauled in old shacks to make their home and worked the land together. Bun was particularly proud of the horses he raised on his farm; some of them became good race horses. Bun and Marie became foster parents and as well hosted nephews and nieces for summer work vacations. Bun was known for his hard work, but remembered for his constant pranks like nailing lunch kits to the bench, hiding one of your shoes, encouraging a friend on a horse to jump a small hedge where there was a hornet nest or “buzzing” a neighbour on a tractor while flying in a friend’s plane. Not all of Bun’s pranks were received so well, like the times he would ride into town on horseback and shoot out the lights (literally).

In the fall of 1967, Bun and Marie decided to sell the farm and go west. Bun wasn’t sure exactly how far west they were going to go until they found themselves in Australia. The Australian vacation was not lengthy, however Bun talked of it often and related what a wonderful time he and Marie had enjoyed. Upon their return Bun and Marie moved to a ranch near Fort Macleod, Alberta, to Pincher Creek, then to Lethbridge where they made their home until 2002. During this time Bun raised horses, worked with his brother in-law building houses, was a maintenance man at a gas plant, a labourer at a chicken barn and a hired hand at a nearby farm.

They then retired to Seven Persons where Bun loved to fix up the house and yard spending many hours tinkering in the garage. As the years started catching up with them, they sold their house and moved into a retirement condo in Medicine Hat. In the spring of 2015, Bun lost Marie after 66 years of marriage.

Bun was predeceased by his wife Marie (nee Rittinger), father Frank, mother Ella (Otto), brother Lewis and sister Cecile Gallot. Left to mourn are his sister Ruth Dovell, sister in-law Vicky Shufletoski and many nieces and nephews. At Bun’s request there will be no service; interment will take place at a later date.

To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Henry Shufletoski, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.

Arrangements are by the

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM

540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6.

Please call 1-866-526-2214 for further information.


Yee Mui “Mo” Lam

1922 – 2016

Mrs. Yee Mui “Mo” Lam of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the age of 94 years, beloved wife of the late Kwai Shau Lam. Yee was born June 27, 1922 in New Territories, Hong Kong, China. She enjoyed card games, shopping and socializing. Yee is survived by her 3 children and daughter-in-law Lam “Yau” Koon Yuk; Teresa Lam (Raymond Yau), Patrick Lam (Nikki), Rhonda Lam (Wayne Kwan); her grandchildren Ming (Joyce), Hon (Anna), Chad (Tara), Kalee (Jeff Lewis), Simon (Candice), Pauline Yau (Akash Shah), Tracy Yau (Henry Ward), Christopher Yau (Christine), Romus, Davies, Ricky Kwan, Ben Kwan (Kim), Tiffany Kwan; her brother and sister in Hong Kong , her sister in England; as well as 19 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Besides her loving husband Kwai Shau Lam, Yee was predeceased by her parents and elder son Wally Kwok Woo Lam. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 6:00pm and 8:00pm on Friday, September 23, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

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YOUNG PINE

LEONARD SIDNEY YOUNG PINE, passed away on the Blood Reserve, AB, on Monday, September 19, 2016 at the age of 63 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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