Saturday August 5th, 2017
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 8, 2017.
AMBROSI
MICHAEL AMBROSI, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the age of 89 years.
He is survived by his caring wife Ruth (nee Brandt), sons Charles Brandt of Strathmore and Roger Ambrosi of St. Albert, five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and many loving nephews and nieces.
He was the last surviving member of the family that emigrated from Europe in the early 50’s. Mike worked for the Government of Alberta for 35 years, proudly building the St. Mary’s Irrigation system across Southern Alberta. He lived in Magrath the rest of his life, building a happy and successful life filled with family and friends.
As per his wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. Cremation has taken place and a Family Interment will be held at the MAGRATH CEMETERY, Magrath, AB, on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jeremy Richert officiating.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
MCPHERSON
DEBRA MCPHERSON, of Lethbridge, beloved wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on July 31, 2017 with her family at her side at the age of 64 years.
Debra is survived by her loving husband Ian, son Rob McPherson of Lethbridge, daughter Lindsay McPherson (Lee Roy) of Invermere, B.C., and brother Murray (Judi) Paddon of Lethbridge. She is also survived by her niece Hillari (Joel) Blaylock, nephew Ethan Paddon, her grandchildren Brian and Amara McPherson, all of Lethbridge, and her dog Coulter.
Debra is predeceased by her parents Irene and Malcolm “Paddy” Paddon.
Debra had a fulfilling career at the Bigelow Fowler Clinic, and upon her retirement spent many summers at the family cabin in Wasa Lake, B.C. Her family and friends will miss her dearly.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, P.O Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4K7 or a charity of your choice.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
MORNING BIRD
TONI LYNN MORNING BIRD passed away in Vancouver, BC on July 20, 2017 at the age of 47 years.
A Wake Service will be at the Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off on Sunday, August 6th from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at the Old Saipoyi Gym on Monday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.
NEILSON
BLAINE L. NEILSON, beloved husband of the late Marilyn Dudley Neilson, passed away in Cardston, AB on August 2nd, 2017 at the age of 94 years.
A Graveside Service will be held at the Magrath Cemetery, Magrath, AB on Friday, August 11th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to:
http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
Art Perini
1928 – 2017
Arthur Edward Perini, beloved husband of the late Lydia Perini, passed away in Taber on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the age of 89 years.
Further information including service details will follow once arrangements have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
Philip Ferdinand Proctor July 5, 1925 – August 2, 2017
Philip Ferdinand Proctor, loving husband and beloved sweetheart of Darlene Sabey Proctor of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away on August 2nd, 2017 at the age of 92 years. He is survived by his eight children: Ronald, Kathryn (Ryan Cameron), Blair (Priscilla), Jane (Jim Sutherland), Murray (Brenda), Diane (Mike Kenney), Mark (Anita Kincade), and David (Carrie), 20 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Phil was born July 5, 1925 to Auer Winchester Proctor and Clementina Beatrice Ericksen in his parent’s home in Stirling, Alberta. He was the ninth of ten children. His life was defined by his love for his family, his faith in Jesus Christ and his testimony of His restored gospel as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his athletic prowess as a top notch basketball player and his career as a structural and civil engineer. The memorial service for Phil will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the Riverbend Stake Centre of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 14325-53 Avenue Edmonton, AB. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. To sign the book of condolences and to share memories, please visit http://www.southsidememorial.com
South Side Memorial Chapel
8310–104 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 4E8
Phone: 780-432-1601
STONE (CROW)
DONNA ANNE CROW STONE, daughter of the late Margaret Crow Spreads His Wings, passed away in Calgary on July 29th, 2017 at the age of 47.
A Wake Service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Monday, July 7th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at Legacy Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 8th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to:
http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
TOTH
VINCE TOTH, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Carole Toth, passed away on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 at the age of 85 years.
A Celebration of Life Reception will be held at the LETHBRIDGE LODGE – 320 Scenic Dr. S, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 from 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Vince, donations may be made to the Lethbridge & District Humane Society – 2920 16 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E9.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
TROTTER
TERRY TROTTER, beloved husband of Diane Trotter, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the age of 68 years after a courageous battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Life Reception will take place at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Saturday, August 12th, 2017 from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation – 1620 29th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4L7 or at http://www.albertacancer.ca/donate.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
VAN OENE, KELLEY
April 28, 1962 – August 2, 2017
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kelley on August 2, 2017.
Kelley is survived by her daughters, Kristin (Doug) and Courtney (Doug); her beloved grandchildren Shayla and Halle; brothers Chuck, Jim (Linda) and Shawn (Angie); sisters Merle, Susan and Fawnna (Jim); as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother Marie in 2008 and her father John in 1999.
Kelley was born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan on April 28, 1962. She married the girls’ Dad in 1978 and they raised their two girls in the
Tilley and Duchess areas. Kelley relocated to Lethbridge in 2006 and
worked for Extendicare where she made a huge circle of friends. In 2013, Kelley moved to Strathmore to be closer to her grandbabies. She worked for Bayshore Home Health until she became ill in April. Her clients loved her like family because she treated them as such. Kelley had a smile that would light up a room and a gift to make others laugh and see the humour in any situation. She left an impression everywhere she went
with her kind heart and contagious laugh. Her two beautiful granddaughters were her world and she was so proud to be their Nan.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Hope Community Covenant Church at 11:00 a.m. Donations in Kelley’s memory may be made directly to Rosedale Hospice (920 7a St NW, Calgary, AB T2M 3J4).
To send condolences, please visit Kelley’s obituary at
http://www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
WALKER
OPAL IRENE WALKER, born October 29, 1938 passed away peacefully on August 1, 2017 surrounded by family after a noble fight with cancer. Left to mourn Opal are her husband of almost 60 years, Dave; their children Deb Roberts (George Erickson), Ian Walker, Karen Merrill (Mitch), Lori Thomson (Roger), Tracy Millward (Kelly), Judy Ratke (Mark); 19 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren (and 2 on the way); many friends; numerous relatives; and the amazing staff at Lee Crest that took care of her in her last days. No Funeral Service will be held at the request of Opal.
Condolences may be sent to: http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
WALKER
OPAL IRENE WALKER, born October 29, 1938 passed away peacefully on August 1, 2017 surrounded by family after a noble fight with cancer. Left to mourn Opal are her husband of almost 60 years, Dave; their children Deb Roberts (George Erickson), Ian Walker, Karen Merrill (Mitch), Lori Thomson (Roger), Tracy Millward (Kelly), Judy Ratke (Mark); 19 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren (and 2 on the way); many friends; numerous relatives; and the amazing staff at Lee Crest that took care of her in her last days. No Funeral Service will be held at the request of Opal.
Condolences may be sent to: http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
WALLEWEIN
With love we announced the passing of Joan Maureen Wallewein (nee Godfrey) who left us on June 8, 2017. Born in Medicine Hat on August 26, 1929, she spent her early childhood on her father’s homestead in Brightbank, Alberta. She grew to maturity in Medicine Hat AB. where she met and married Emil Wallewein in 1949. Joining him on his farm in Scandia she put all her energies into being a farm wife, an active community member, and a busy mother of four. The family moved to Rainier in 1968 to operate what became the Oasis Snack Bar and Service. After serving public and friends in a manner unique to herself, she sold the business in 1985 and retired to Lethbridge AB. There she was an active member of the John Howard Society, the On Our Own group, the Lethbridge Philatelic Society and later as a member of the CNIB Bowlers club. Joan was predeceased by her parents Eva and Ken Godfrey, her husband Emil, and her granddaughter Megan. She is survived by her brother Allan and his family, her four children: Ken (Marlene), Barry (Barb), Tom, Christine, her grandchildren Brian(Casey) and Charlotte (Adam), and great- granddaughter Amalia. Her wit, wisdom, and unyielding gratitude for life’s blessings will be cherished always. We are holding a memorial service for Joan on Saturday, August 26, 2017, her 88 birthday, in the chapel of the Southminster United Church, Lethbridge, at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow. The family requests donations be made to the CNIB in lieu of flowers.
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