WEDNESDAY, March 21st, 2018

KATHLEEN GRANT

Kathleen Grant, beloved sister, aunt, sister-in-law & friend passed away in Brocket on the Piikani Nation on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the age of 76 years. Besides her loving pets Cowboy and Willow whom she loved dearly, Kathleen leaves behind her sisters: Margaret Waterchief, Maureen Stewart, Betty Big Bull and her brother Mills (Jacqueline) Big Bull and as well as brother-in-law Don Striemer. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband: Lawrence Grant; her parents Willy and Jane Big Bull; her sisters: Violet Striemer, Esther Provost & Caroline Big Bull; her brothers: Wallace Big Bull, Roy Big Bull, Billy Big Bull and Andrew Big Bull and her brothers-in-law: Raymond Waterchief, Jack Stewart & Guy Provost and sister-in-law Beatrice Big Bull. A Prayer Service at Snodgrass Funeral Home (Pincher Creek) will be held at 10:00 am, with Peter Strikes With A Gun & William Big Bull, following by a Catholic Mass at St. Paul’s Church in Brocket at 11:00 am with Fr. Roy Jayamaha, Celebrant. A one-day Wake to take place at Mills & Jacqueline Big Bull’s residence in Brocket, commencing after the Catholic Mass. The Funeral Service will be held at the Piikani Community Hall at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 23, 2018, with William Big Bull & Fr. Roy Jayamaha officiating, followed by the burial at Brocket Cemetery. Feast to follow after burial at the Community Hall. Snodgrass Funeral Home assisting the Grant/Big Bull families with funeral arrangements, (403) 627-4864.

Ina Lorraine Hubbard

1917 – 2018

Mrs. Ina Lorraine Hubbard of Lethbridge passed away peacefully on March 18, 2018 at the age of 100 years. Ina is survived by her children, Harry of Lethbridge, Ardyce (Lyle McArthur) of St. Albert, Bruce (Marlene) of Medicine Hat, and Glen (Lani) of Lethbridge, as well as 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Arteric, grandchild Chani, and daughters-in-law Laverne and Delores. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street S., Lethbridge, Alberta. Reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ina’s name may be made to the MS Society of Canada, Suite #150, 9405 – 50 St, Edmonton, Alberta, T6B 2T4 or call 1-866-922-6065.

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TOLY

ALLEN STEWART TOLY passed away March 16, 2018 in Lethbridge, Alberta at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 81 years old due to complications from Alzheimers. Born October 14, 1936, he was the oldest of five siblings born to Steve and Gay Toly. He leaves behind his three children, Lance (Shelly), Lisa, and Dana Watson (Neil), seven grandchildren (Ali, Paige, Jaxson, Noah, Kelton, Laken and Dayton) and two great grandchildren (Hixon and August). He was predeceased by his brother Wayne and is survived by his three sisters Pat Smith (Ron), Sona, and Linda Kofman (Rudy). Dad was passionate about education and received degrees from Olds College, Montana State University (BSc.), and UC Davis California (MSc.). He raised his family primarily in Claresholm where he was employed as a District Agriculturist for 26 years. He owned a small dryland farm outside of town which was his pride and joy and was a source of fulfillment to him. Many life lessons were taught on that farm. Dad grew up in Coaldale and learned the value of hard work in the sugar beet fields on his family farm. One of our lasting memories of “Grandpa Pops” is teaching his children and grandchildren the value of obtaining a higher education. He was insistent that this was the gateway to a better and a more productive life. And we believed him. After his retirement, he sold the farm and settled in Lethbridge where he delighted in his grandchildren’s various school, athletic, and extracurricular accomplishments. He loved to watch and cheer them on throughout the years. He was a strong and proud man, but his heart was softened by his grandchildren’s love and respect for them. In his retirement years he enjoyed watching movies, keeping his truck clean, oil painting, wood carving, and enjoyed travelling to different parts of the world. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Mikes, Dr. Lee, Dr. Ikuta, and countless other health care staff that helped care for him in his declining years. There will be no formal service. Family will gather together for a private celebration of his life at a later time.

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