Wednesday August 7, 2013

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 9, 2013.

AUBREY ALLEN KAMBEITZ
1953 – 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Aubrey Allen Kambeitz on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the age of 60 years.
Aubrey was born in Taber, Alberta on January 3, 1953 and grew up on the family farm south of Grassy Lake. He moved to Lethbridge with his parents in 1966, where he attended school and university before entering the work force as a parts man. He was dedicated to his family, overseeing the care of his parents in their last years. He was a loving father. He will be missed dearly.
Aubrey was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Helen Kambeitz and by his nephew Thomas Kambeitz.
Aubrey is survived by his children David and Daniel Kambeitz; his four siblings Pius (Lorna) Kambeitz, Ernest (Linda) Kambeitz, Marilyn (Bryan) Bell, and Rita (Howard) Edey; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Vigil Rites will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, August 8th, 2013 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH, 2405 12 Ave. South, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Send condolences at
http://www.mbfunerals.com.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623 Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com

HOETMER
ANN HOETMER, beloved wife of the late Pieter Hoetmer, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the age of 81 years.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 260 McGill Blvd. W, Lethbridge.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, AB   T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
Fax: (403) 320-1492
Email:  condolences@generationsfh.ca
Sign guest book:  http://www.generationsfh.ca

KOWALSKI
Mr. Jozef Kowalski, beloved husband of Jadwiga Kowalski of Lethbridge, AB. passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at the age of 95 years.
Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his son Les Kowalski of St. Albert, AB.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604-13th St. North, Lethbridge, AB., on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Nathan Siray, Celebrant.

NELLA POTUZAK
Born September 1, 1941, died July 18, 2013 after a brief illness in Elliot Lake Ontario. No service by request.

RONDEAU
Nicole Marie Alice Rondeau, born March 22, 1950 in Lachine Quebec, passed away suddenly at her home in Hill Spring on July 28, 2013. Nicole worked approximately 11 years for the Salvation Army in Lethbridge. Three years ago she met the love of her life Clem. Nicole then transferred to Fort Macleod Salvation Army because she moved to Hill Spring with Clem and their 2 dogs. She enjoyed her life with Clem riding their trike, watching birds, riding horses, computers, cooking, etc. She was also very serious when it came to her job.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M., on August 10, 2013 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2517-3rd Ave., Fort Macleod, AB.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Fort Macleod Salvation Army Food Bank, Box 506, Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0.

SAITO
MARIE (FUKAMI) SAITO, beloved wife of the late Ted Saito, passed away in Lethbridge on August 4, 2013 at the age of 90 years.
Marie is predeceased by her father Katusbei Fukami, mother Asa Fukami, brother Mac Fukami, and son Rick Saito.
She is survived by her sister Chiye Matsumoto, brother Tom Fukami, daughters: Judy (Neil) McKinnon, Arlene (Bernie) McTighe, and Cheryl (Bill) Zielke; four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Marie had a career as a seamstress for over 40 years before going to work at Sunburst Pottery. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, dancing and was a wicked scrabble player.
Special thank-you to the staff at Edith Cavell Centre for the loving care and attention they showed every day to Mom.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #204-2323-32 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3.
A Celebration of Marie’s Life will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, AB   T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
Fax: (403) 320-1492
Email:  condolences@generationsfh.ca
Sign guest book:  http://www.generationsfh.ca

WALTER ROEDER
1927 ~ 2013
Walter Roeder, beloved husband of Elsie Roeder, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at the age of 85 years.
Family and friends may pay their respect between 7:00pm and 8:00pm on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610- 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, August 9, 2013 at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. West, Lethbridge with Pastor Nathan Fuehrer officiating.
Send condolences at
http://www.mbfunerals.com.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623 Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com

Lawrence Gross
1937 – 2013
 Our very special Dad and Papa, Lawrence Gross, slipped into heaven on the morning of Saturday, August 3, 2013 with his children by his side.
 Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel,
5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.
 The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church,
5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Vincent TuanHa Celebrant. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
 Dad will be lovingly remembered and eternally missed by his children Beverly (David) Tischler and Dennis (Natisha) Gross all of Red Deer; grandchildren Erinn (David) Magnusson, Kyle (Brittany) Guminy, Nevaeh and Jewel Gross. Lawrence is also survived by his siblings George (Jean) Gross, Peter (Donna) Gross, Frank Gross, Lucielle (Mike) Hryciuk and Agnes Peterson.
 He was predeceased by his sister Barbara Shockey, brother Philip Gross, sisters-in-law Dorothy and Joan Gross, brothers-in-law Lum Shockey and John Peterson.
  Lawrence grew up in Grassy Lake and spent his life living in Taber, a community he was happy to call home. Dad was a gentle, kind hearted man who enjoyed working, visiting with friends and spending time with his family. He never missed a family reunion, standing as the reigning family horseshoe throwing champ for many years. Lawrence will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
 Many thanks to everyone for the prayers and support sent to Dad and our family during the past few weeks.
  If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Lawrence¹s name may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6K2.
  Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.