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Friday September 13, 2013


By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 13, 2013.

BEASLEY
BERNICE BEASLEY, passed away at the Adaptacare Personal Care Home, on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the age of 102 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Honoured to Serve
Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium
2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
Fax ~ (403) 381-3128
Toll Free ~ 1-(888)-381-7778
care@cornerstonefh.ca

BODIE
MARY BODIE, of Coaldale, beloved wife of the late Alex Bodie, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the age of 87 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
 Honoured to Serve
Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium
2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
Fax ~ (403) 381-3128
Toll Free ~ 1-(888)-381-7778
care@cornerstonefh.ca

GLADYS CAROLINE (STAFFORD) DUNCAN
1911 ~ 2013
Gladys Caroline (Stafford) Duncan, passed away peacefully at the age of 102 years on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.
Gladys was born March 16, 1911 to Arvid and Amanda Lyckman, homesteaders in the Plainfield school district east of Carmangay.
Gladys married Armidace (Midace) Stafford in 1944 and they raised five children on the farm east of Carmangay. Gladys and Midace retired to Lethbridge in 1979 and Midace passed away in 1980. In 1991, Gladys married David Duncan they had almost 20 years together before David passed away in 2011. For the past 2 1/2 years, Gladys has received wonderful care at Legacy Lodge.
Gladys is survived by her daughter Doreen (Doug) Robertson, son Dalton (Shirley) Stafford, daughter Marrilee (Don) Stephenson, son Tom (Betty) Stafford and two brothers Ray (Joyce) and Stan. She is survived by 9 grandchildren, 18 great -grandchildren, and 1 great -great-grandchild. She is also survived by David’s two sons, Dave (Laura) and John. She was predeceased by her husbands, one son Gerald, a grandson David, and 3 sisters Alice, Pearl, and Hazel.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30pm on Monday, September 16th, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
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

JAMES SHIGEHIRO
1928 ~ 2013
James Shigehiro of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Nancy, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the age of 85 years.
James is survived by his 2 daughters Carole (John) and Karen (Bill); 2 sons Brian and Alan; grandchildren Duane (Kim), Daryl (Kari), Deric, Nancy, Emily, Ryan, Tyler, and Marisa; his 8 sisters; 3 brothers; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Besides his loving wife Nancy, James was predeceased by his parents Otoichi and Asano and son Mark.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, may make memorial donations to the 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

KATIE KOPP
1915 ~ 2013
Mrs. Katie Kopp, beloved wife of the late Mr. George Kopp, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the age of 98 years.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 7:00 – 8:00 pm on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
The interment will be on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 1:00pm at the Coaldale Cemetery. The Memorial Service celebrating Katie’s life will be held at 2:30 pm at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2114 – 18 Street, Coaldale.
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

KLEIN, BRADEN RICHARD
1990-2013
Braden became heavens newest Angel September 9, 2013 at the age of 23. He was born April 24, 1990 and was raised and educated in Lethbridge, AB.
Braden will be watching over his Mother Darlene Klein (Gord), Father Rick (Mona) Klein, Sister Kortney Klein, as well as his Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins and many Friends. A visitation will be held on Friday September 13, 2013 at Generations Funeral Home 703-13 Street North Lethbridge, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Please join us in Celebrating of Braden’s Life will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. West Lethbridge, on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow it Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge. In lieu of flowers, pledges/donations can be made to Canadahelps.org, where you may choose your own recipients.
To email condolences please visit http://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOMES Ltd. Okotoks 403-938-3111.

MOTTERSHEAD
On September 7, 2013, MR. GARRY JAMES MOTTERSHEAD of Lethbridge passed away peacefully at the age of 79.
He was born April 3, 1934 in Edmonton, AB, the oldest of 5 brothers born to Jim and Emma Mottershead.
He is predeceased by his parents, sister Margaret who died in infancy, and brother Joseph.
He will lovingly be remembered by his wife, Isabel Margaret, and his two daughters, Debora Larko (Don) and Leah Alpern (Mark). He also will be remembered by six grandchildren, Rachael, Kaela, Joshua, Hannah, Ashley and Drew, and six great grandchildren, Navaeh, Jordan, Ryder, Maizey, Paisley and Declan; three brothers, Dennis (Annette), Lyle (Cheryl), Jim (Madeleine); two sister in-laws Roxanne (Barry) and Pat; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Dr. George Takashima officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer Society of Lethbridge 402, 740 – 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0N9
Honoured to Serve
Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium
2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
Fax ~ (403) 381-3128
Toll Free ~ 1-(888)-381-7778
care@cornerstonefh.ca

OLIVER
Douglas Alexander Oliver of Lethbridge, Alberta passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Palliative Care Unit on Monday, September 9, 2013 at the age of 81 years.
He is survived by four children Joy (Ray) Doram, Brian (Diane) Oliver, Carol (Ken) Hunt and Wayne (Joanne) Oliver. He was special to his eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two sisters Muriel Wait, Kathleen Dorren and their families.
Dad held a special place in the hearts of the late Gunvor Wilson and her children Steven, Val, Maureen, Paula and their families.
He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends he met along his life’s journey.
A celebration of Doug’s life will be held at Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre, 1904-13 Avenue North on September 17, 2013 from 2- 4 p.m.
Evergreen Cremation Services
327 – 10 Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
Phone: (403) 329-4934
Send condolences: http://www.evergreenfh.ca

PROCURE
It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Daisy Procure, long-time resident of Lethbridge, on July 12th, 2013 at the age of 90 years young. Daisy was born October 25th, 1922 in Yorkton SK to Gustaff Bischop of Belgium and Mary David (Bischop) of Germany. After her home burned in 1928, Daisy’s mother passed during childbirth shortly thereafter. Her father re-married to Elsie Bischop in 1929 as they continued to live in Yorkton. Daisy joined the CWAC at age 21 in 1943 and proudly served WWII ended. She married Edgar Herman Procure in 1948, had a daughter in 1952 and son in 1953, and later divorced in 1960. In 1970, Daisy came to settle in Lethbridge until her passing. She was a dedicated community member being a part of the following groups: Legion Branch #4 (64 years); Lethbridge Senior Centre; Nord-Bridge Senior Citizens Assoc.; Fraternal Order of Eagles; The Revellers; The Army Navy & Airforce Veterans Club; and Loyal Order of the Moose No. 792. Daisy is survived by her daughter Phyllis Pearl Procure, son Lloyd Edgar Procure, grandchildren Evert Gustaff Vande Beek, Lorna-Lee Daisy Breemersch, Hope Alice Vande Beek and Faith Noel Ann St.Germain and great grandchildren. Samantha Lynn Vande Beek; Emma-Lee Daisy Breemersch; Kara-Lee Renee Breemersch; and Karter Ivan Hardy. Condolences can be sent in the form of memorial donations to the Lethbridge Humane Society 2920 16th Avenue N. Leth, AB, T1J 3Z6 in her name

SAMESHIMA, HIROSHI
“HARRY”
It is with great sadness that the family of Hiroshi Sameshima announces his passing on August 21, 2013 at the age of 86.
Hiro was predeceased by his loving wife Lillian and siblings Muney, Fusako and Amy.
Left to cherish his memory are his siblings Tosh Takeda, Kay (Roy) Senda, Laiko Mimura, Robert (Kazuko) Sameshima, Aiko (George) Legge, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Hiro was an active member of the Kirk United Church. He loved golfing, travelling, and spending time with his friends from the Japanese Canadian Association. He volunteered for many years with Meals on Wheels and was a long time member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union – UA Local 488.
The family would like to thank the staff at the University of Alberta Hospital and at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute for all of their care and compassion.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2013 at Kirk United Church, 13535 – 122 Avenue, Edmonton.
Memorial donations may be made the Canadian Cancer Society, #201 – 9452 51 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E 5A6 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985 124 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5M 0H9.
To send condolences go to http://www.fostermcgarvey.com
Foster and McGarvey Funeral Homes
10011-114 Street. Edmonton, Alberta
(780) 428-6666

SHARON LENNOX
1944 ~ 2013
Sharon Joan Lennox of Bragg Creek, passed away in Lethbridge, AB on Monday, September 9th, 2013 at the age of 69. Sharon was born March 23, 1944 in Hamiota, MB, daughter of Harry Baily and Ruby Baily (nee Gould).
A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:30pm on Friday, September 13, 2013 at the GALT MUSEUM, 502 1st Street South, Lethbridge.
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

SPENCE
GAIL IRENE SPENCE passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the age of 70 years, beloved wife of the late Arvid J. Spence.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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

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