MONDAY, January 21, 2019

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 21, 2019.

Patricia Broadbent

1929 – 2019

Mrs. Patricia Broadbent of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Michael Broadbent, passed away at St. Therese Villa on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the age of 89 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

Henry Unruh

1933 – 2019 

Henry Dave Unruh of Enchant, beloved husband of Sue Unruh, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the age of 85 years.  Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, January 20, 2019 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. A burial service for family and close friends will be held at the Enchant Cemetery prior to the Funeral Service. The Funeral Service will be held at the Enchant Community Hall, 121 Center Street, Enchant on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.  Besides his loving wife Sue, he is survived by his children Walter (Marilyn) Unruh of Hays, Judy Unruh of Enchant and David Unruh of Enchant; grandchildren Emily (Terry), Seth (Presley), Cal (Lia), Adam, Lisa (Kurtis), Matt (Kate-Lynn), Kyle and Ashley; great grandchildren Wyatt, Kord, Leah, Nash, Karter, Rayna, Ty and Emrie. He is also survived by his sister Jo Herfort of Calgary and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Henry was the most gentle and loving man. He enjoyed people and will be remembered for all the times he asked everyone and anyone into his home for coffee. Henry was born on September 2, 1933 at the Oxly Ranch in Stavely. His family moved to Vauxhall, that same year. Henry was involved in 4-H during high school in the Vauxhall Seed, Hog, Grain and Cattle program, doing extremely well in grain and taking his prize winning hog to Olds. In high school his 4-H Club made the Vauxhall Hill 4-H sign of painted rocks on the Old Man River Hill. The sign is still there.  Henry attended Old’s College from 1953-1954 and graduated with honors with a two year Agricultural degree. He also attended SAIT in 1959 for a Welding Degree.  Henry and his brothers ranched the river bottom in Hays, and later Henry homesteaded land in South Hays. He married Sue Baerg on May 16, 1959, and they were married for fifty nine years. Henry was the 4-H leader and assistant leader of the Hays 4-H Club for many years. He moved from Hays to Enchant in 1987, and has enjoyed the Enchant community, the Enchant Evangelical Free Church and the Enchant Seniors. Henry attended Lethbridge Community College at fifty two years of age and graduated with a Meat Cutting and Merchandising Certificate.  If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Henry’s name may be made directly to the Mennonite Central Committee, Suite 210, 2946 – 32 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6J7 (http://www.mcccanada.ca) or to Streets Alive Street Mission, 323 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta  T1J 1Z9 (http://www.streetsalive.ca). Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778. 

LOMAN

BERNARDUS “BEN” LOMAN, beloved husband of Elizabeth “Lies” Loman, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the age of 87 years.

Ben is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth; sons Bernie (Debbie), Ed (Sherryl), Paul (Trish), John (Sheryl); and daughters Henriette (Myron), Margaret (Doug) and Jackie (Brian). He is also survived by his 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, with his family still continuing to grow.

Ben was born on November 21, 1931 in Ootmarsum, Netherlands. The oldest of nine children born to Bernardus and Maria Loman, he was raised on the family farm with his four sisters and four brothers. Ben was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Gerhard and Henny, and one sister, Trudy. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Vander Heyden, Ann Keujer, Ricky Broekhuis, and brothers Jan Loman and Frans Loman.

In 1956, Ben left the Netherlands and arrived in the Tofield area as a bachelor looking for new farming opportunities. During the one and a half years he was there he gained farming experience and also made a visit to southern Alberta. In 1958 he returned to the Netherlands to get to know the love of his life, Elizabeth. They married March 31, 1959 and immigrated to Canada, settling in the Picture Butte area and purchasing a farm where he grew sugar beets and grain and raised their 7 children. He always said that his greatest accomplishment was his family. His greatest joy was family gatherings and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ben was involved in various community activities over the years. He was a director for the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District for 29 years and also served on the Region 14 Unifarm Board. He was involved with the Picture Butte Chamber of Commerce and the Agriculture Society. Ben was a charter member of the Picture Butte Knights of Columbus and a member of the 4th degree. He held the positions of Grand Knight and District Deputy. Always loving a challenge, he tried his hand at politics, running in a provincial election.

Ben, along with Elizabeth, lived their married life committed to the Catholic Church; their strong faith helped them build a solid family foundation. He was a kind, gentle, generous man who always put others needs before his own. If you needed a hand, he was there to help.

Dad is deeply loved and will be dearly missed; he is now in God’s hands.

A Prayer Service will be held at ST. CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 762 Crescent Avenue North, Picture Butte, AB, on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Ian Gagne celebrating.

Ben will be laid to rest in a Private Family Graveside Service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lethbridge and District Pro-Life, 1805 – 9 Avenue N, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 1H8.

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

MACKOR

HARRY JOHAN MACKOR, the beloved husband of Margaret Mackor, of Lethbridge, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, at the age of 74 years. He is also survived by their two children, Alan and Melissa Ann.

As per his wishes, cremation has been held.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Nakatsuru

Mr. Roy Nakatsuru, beloved husband to Minnie Nakatsuru, passed away peacefully January 18, 2019 at the age of 93.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 13 Street N, Lethbridge with Rev. Yasuo Izumi officiating. Viewing will be available the hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery.

To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

NEWTON

NOELIN NEWTON, beloved husband of the late Ruth Mary Newton of 72 years, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the age of 93 years.

A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 1:30 P.M. with Reverend Pauline Bell officiating. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome to do so.

For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Southern Alberta Bible Camp, Box 99, Lomond, AB or online at http://www.sabc.ca/donate.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Henry Unruh

1933 – 2019 

Henry Dave Unruh of Enchant, beloved husband of Sue Unruh, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the age of 85 years.  Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, January 20, 2019 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. A burial service for family and close friends will be held at the Enchant Cemetery prior to the Funeral Service. The Funeral Service will be held at the Enchant Community Hall, 121 Center Street, Enchant on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.  Besides his loving wife Sue, he is survived by his children Walter (Marilyn) Unruh of Hays, Judy Unruh of Enchant and David Unruh of Enchant; grandchildren Emily (Terry), Seth (Presley), Cal (Lia), Adam, Lisa (Kurtis), Matt (Kate-Lynn), Kyle and Ashley; great grandchildren Wyatt, Kord, Leah, Nash, Karter, Rayna, Ty and Emrie. He is also survived by his sister Jo Herfort of Calgary and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Henry was the most gentle and loving man. He enjoyed people and will be remembered for all the times he asked everyone and anyone into his home for coffee. Henry was born on September 2, 1933 at the Oxly Ranch in Stavely. His family moved to Vauxhall, that same year. Henry was involved in 4-H during high school in the Vauxhall Seed, Hog, Grain and Cattle program, doing extremely well in grain and taking his prize winning hog to Olds. In high school his 4-H Club made the Vauxhall Hill 4-H sign of painted rocks on the Old Man River Hill. The sign is still there.  Henry attended Old’s College from 1953-1954 and graduated with honors with a two year Agricultural degree. He also attended SAIT in 1959 for a Welding Degree.  Henry and his brothers ranched the river bottom in Hays, and later Henry homesteaded land in South Hays. He married Sue Baerg on May 16, 1959, and they were married for fifty nine years. Henry was the 4-H leader and assistant leader of the Hays 4-H Club for many years. He moved from Hays to Enchant in 1987, and has enjoyed the Enchant community, the Enchant Evangelical Free Church and the Enchant Seniors. Henry attended Lethbridge Community College at fifty two years of age and graduated with a Meat Cutting and Merchandising Certificate.  If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Henry’s name may be made directly to the Mennonite Central Committee, Suite 210, 2946 – 32 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6J7 (http://www.mcccanada.ca) or to Streets Alive Street Mission, 323 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta  T1J 1Z9 (http://www.streetsalive.ca). Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778. 

RAYMOND WALLINDER

It is with heavy hearts, the family of Raymond Wallinder announce his passing in Lethbridge, Alberta on January 13, 2019 at the age of 89 years.

He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Vivian, his 3 daughters, 4 grand daughters and 4 great grandchildren.

Ray grew up in Hillcrest Mines, Alberta. He spent many years in the mining industry and as the owner of Target Tunneling completed many projects in Western Canada. Through his company Vimond Holdings, he was involved in the long-haul trucking industry, until his retirement.

At his request, there will be no service. A private family service will be held later.

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