WEDNESDAY, January 3, 2017
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 3, 2018.
BEARD
ROBERT STANLEY BEARD, beloved husband of Cheryl Beard, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the age of 74 years.
At Robert’s request, no formal funeral service will be held.
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BATTLE
EVELYN LEONA BATTLE, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Russell Battle, passed away peacefully at Martha’s House on December 31, 2017 at the age of 76 years.
How do you recap the life of someone who was so loving, caring, giving, strong, talented and intelligent.
Mom loved people, she liked to interact and make new friends. When she moved here she soon had “Coffee Friends, Church Friends, & Curves Friends”.
Mom loved completing craft projects and could master any that she tried. From sewing to painting she could do it all. She saved us many times with her skill of finding creative solutions for projects.
She had to endure much heartbreak in her life through the losses of close family members but she was always the strong one comforting the rest of us.
Left to miss her are her mother, Eva O’Donnell, daughters and sons-in-law, Lynnette (Ed) Kalegaric and Melanie (John) Beattie, her grandchildren, Jennifer (Clinton), Stefanie (Jonathan), Anthony (Amanda), Matthew (Roxanne) & Samantha (Keith), her newest joy and first great-grandson, Owen Russell, her niece Adena (Keith) Heppler and family and nephew Martin (Roberta) O’Donnell.
Waiting for her in heaven are her husband Russell (2000), her son Gary (1996), her father Elmer (1992), her brother Earl (2003), and her sister-in-law Vicki (2009).
Evelyn collected angels and now we have lost our angel.
A Celebration of Evelyn’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Glenda Wert officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 3105 – 16 Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 5E8.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
BULL CALF
HOLLY BULL CALF, beloved wife of Andrew, passed away in Cardston on December 21st, 2017 at the age of 58 years.
A Wake Service will be at the Moses Lake Gym, Blood Reserve on Wed., Jan. 3rd from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at the Moses Lake Gym on Thurs., Jan. 4th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the White Buffalo Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to: http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
CAMPBELL
ERIC CAMPBELL, beloved husband of the late Lil Campbell passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on December 29, 2017 at the age of 93.
He is survived by his two sons; Ken (Catherine) Campbell of Kelowna, BC and Mark (Sharlene) Campbell of Lethbridge. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Dalyce, Reid (Destinee), Caylee (Ken) James, Jessica (Dan) Chisholm, Nyssa Hjelm, Mike (Christine) Sphar, David (Jessica) Inglis and Kristie (Dan) Laux and 7 great-grandchildren: Dylan, Gavin, Brooklyn, Mason, Charolette, Brinley and Kinsley.
Eric was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia on February 29, 1924 and was looking forward to his 27th birthday in 2021. He married his high school sweetheart, Lil, in Lethbridge in 1950. They were married for 57 years. Most of his working life in Lethbridge was with McGavin’s Bread.
Eric loved life. He was the epitome of the hospitable quality that Cape Bretoners are renowned for and had a tremendous sense of humor, able to put a smile on the face of everyone he met which is why he had a vast network of friends.
Traveling was a big part of Eric & Lil’s life as they would make yearly trips with dear friends to a warm, sandy beach in the middle of a cold Canadian winter (this would have been a perfect year for that) or make a trek to their beloved Cape Breton in the spring or summer.
Eric loved music and loved to sing. Many patrons of Martha’s House, where he spent his last 11 years, would often get an impromptu serenade in the elevator.
Eric made a positive impact on many lives during his 93 years on earth. He will be missed by his family and many friends.
A Funeral Services will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Ralph Molyneux officiating.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
FLYNN
Mr. Keith Flynn of Lethbridge, passed away on Wednesday December 27, 2017 at the age of 39 years.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday January 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM with a viewing available the hour prior at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME- 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB.
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GRANT
With great sadness we announce the passing of ANITA ANTOINETTE GRANT on December 30, 2017 at the age of 68 years, with her family and friends at her side, having fought a courageous battle with cancer.
Anita is survived by her son Jason (Jennifer) Grant of Christiansburg, Virginia, son Mark (Kristin) Grant of Lethbridge, daughter Christyn (Thomas) Nelis of Lethbridge, sister Marjo (Don) Marsé-Thompson and cousin Marlene (Garth) Iking-Daniel. Anita was the proud Oma (Grandmother) to six amazing grandchildren: Brayden and MacKenzie Grant, Julianna and Evan Grant, and Gavin and Madison Nelis.
She is predeceased by her mother Antoinette Marsé, father Henri (Harris) Marsé and sister Yvonne Brown.
Anita was born in Arnhem, Netherlands and immigrated with her parents to Canada when she was two years old. Anita was a passionate teacher and educator for 35 years in Lethbridge before retiring in June 2014.
Anita had an incredible zest for life and her positive attitude to “live life to the fullest” resonated with everyone she knew. She loved travelling and the outdoors including camping, waterskiing and snow skiing. Later in her life, Anita loved to spend time tending to the beautiful flower gardens with Lynn Wells in Willard Lake, Ontario.
A Celebration of her Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Tom Baker Cancer Center at https://albertacancer.ca/donate/cancer-centres.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Diane Carol Healy
1949 – 2017
Mrs. Diane Healy of Standoff, beloved wife of Mr. Del Healy, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, December 25, 2017 at the age of 68 years.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the ST. MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, Standoff, Alberta.
Interment to follow at the One Spot Cemetery.
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KUBIK
JOSEPHINE “JOSIE” KUBIK, the beloved wife of the late Emil Kubik, formerly of Picture Butte and the Blackrock Lodge in Lethbridge, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Fort Macleod Extendicare on Thursday, December 21st, 2017 at the age of 96 years.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 – Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 at 7:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. CATHERINES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 762 – Crescent Avenue North, Picture Butte, on Thursday, January 4th at 11:00 A.M., with Father Ian Gagne, Celebrant. A reception will follow. Interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge after the reception.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice in the memory of Josephine.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Marlene “Marty” Lehto
1948 – 2017
Ms. Marlene “Marty” Lehto nee Kliensasser of Coaldale, passed away at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre, surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the age of 69 years. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street S., Lethbridge, Alberta.
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Matilda Loewen
1929 – 2017
Mrs. Matilda Loewen of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Arthur Peter Loewen, passed away at Good Samaritan’s West Highlands on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the age of 88 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, January 5, 2018 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Pastor Ian Lawson officiating.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
NICOL
FERROL JEAN NICOL, of Coaldale, beloved spouse of Brian Nicol, passed away peacefully with family at her side at the St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Monday, January 1st, 2018 at the age of 58 years.
Besides her husband of 34 years, Brian, she is lovingly survived by her children Stefanie (Nick Kuhl) Nicol and Brent (Brinn Lemke) Nicol.
A Celebration of Ferrol’s Life will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Ferrol, please bring a non-perishable food item to the service.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
OLER
DR. RALPH FROMM OLER, beloved husband Kathy Oler, passed away suddenly on Monday January 1, 2018 at the age of 77 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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RICHARDSON
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of LEONARD “LEN” ALBERT RICHARDSON, at the age of 83. He passed away peacefully, in ICU, with his family by his side, on Thursday, December 28, 2017.
A Memorial Reception will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 – Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M., giving family & friends a time to share memories and enjoy a lunch.
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SCHWAB
ERIK BRADLEY SCHWAB, beloved son of Andrew and Nancy Schwab of Stirling, passed away suddenly on December 27, 2017 at the age of 25 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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SERA
MARGARETTE SERA, beloved wife of the late Frank Sera, of Lethbridge, passed away after a lengthy illness at the Chinook Regional Hospital on November 27, 2017 at the age of 87 years.
A Celebration of Margarette’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Hugh Jack officiating.
A Private Interment was held prior to the Celebration of Life.
In memory of Margarette, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, #40, 1202 – 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0E3.
To send a condolence, please visit
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Sharlene Kondas
1962 – 2017
Ms. Sharlene Kondas of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2017 at the age of 55 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 426 – 6 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2C9.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
Dr. Sydney “Syd” Slen
1920 – 2017
On New Years Eve a bell sounded, an Angel got his wings. It was a wonderful life!
Dr. Sydney “Syd” Slen of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully with his family at his side.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, January 8, 2018 at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1614 – 5 Ave S, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
VANDE LIGT
FRANK VANDE LIGT, beloved husband of Toni Vande Ligt, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the age of 85 years.
A Prayer Service will be held at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Frank Peta officiating.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.
Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit
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VIELLE
September 21, 1972
– December 26, 2017
It is with sad hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved COLIN BRADLEY VIELLE in Standoff, Alberta on December 26, 2017 at the age of 45 years. He was born on September 21, 1972, beloved son of Josephine (late Herman) Vielle.
A Wake Service will be held at the White Calf Hall, Standoff on Thursday, Jan. 4th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. continuing all night at Josephine Vielle’s residence. The Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Friday, Jan. 5th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to: http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
WRIGHT
HARRY NEIL WRIGHT, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Ellen Wright of 63 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the age of 85 years.
A Celebration of Harry’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Harry, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #200, 119 – 14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 1Z6.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Tim Skiba
1948 – 2017
Timothy Skiba, passed away unexpectedly in Taber on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the age of 69 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
He is survived by his sons Ashley Skiba (Jamie Kora) of Taber and Eric Skiba of Edmonton; grandchildren Walker and Maizie. He is also survived by his siblings Diane Skiba of High River, Larry (Janetta) Skiba of Christchurch, New Zealand, Shirlene (Shawn) Gustum of Lethbridge and by his nieces Kenna, Kelly and Keegann.
He was predeceased by his parents Louis and Shirley Skiba and by his brother Dale Skiba.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
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