Thursday September 12, 2013

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 13, 2013.

ALBERT T. WIEBE
1927 ~ 2013
Albert T. Wiebe of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Alma Wiebe, passed away peacefully September 9, 2013 at the age of 86 years.
Albert was born on March 31, 1927 in Ste. Anne, Manitoba. He grew up on a farm in Greenland, Manitoba. He married Alma Reimer on October 1, 1955 in Steinbach, Manitoba and they began their married life together in Winnipeg. On June 9, 1955 Albert obtained his qualification as a journeyman in the trade of carpentry. As foreman of a bridge construction company, McCaw & McDonald, Albert was known for his intelligence and business abilities as he directed his crew. In the spring of 1964, Albert and Alma and their five children moved to a farm near McCauley, Manitoba. In 1966, the family moved to a farm near Roblin, Manitoba.
Life changed in 1978 when they moved to Coaldale, Alberta where Albert started his own company, Albert Wiebe Construction Ltd, building houses. His expertise, keen business sense, and a “customer comes first” philosophy resulted in a prosperous business and many happy new house owners. In 1991, his company was presented with a Distinguished Builder Award by the Alberta New Home Warranty Program after being in the program for ten years and successfully meeting all customer service obligations.
In 1992, Albert’s 65th birthday party was also to be his retirement party. He was finally going to relax and take some time to travel. After about six months of “retirement”, Albert started taking on a few more projects. Before long, he was a full-time builder again, doing what he loved. By Albert and Alma’s 50th wedding anniversary in 2005, Albert was finally ready to retire. By that that time, he had built about 150 homes in Coaldale, Lethbridge and area. In September 2011, Albert and Alma moved to the Rio Vista, a seniors’ condo in Lethbridge overlooking the coulees and the train trestle. They enjoyed two more wonderful years together, during which time Albert enjoyed cooking meals and hobbies such as small carpentry projects in the condo workshop.
Besides his loving wife Alma, Albert is survived by two daughters, Laureen (Kevin) Hayes and Marcia (Ken) Janzen, and three sons, Alan (Melinda) Wiebe, Randy Wiebe (partner Laura Gilchrist), and Rick Wiebe. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Keila (Ryan) Lammertsen, Ryan Janzen, Michael Hayes, Karen Hayes, Jennifer Wiebe, Kenzie Wiebe, Brett Wiebe, Derek Wiebe, Dani Pettersen, and Sarah Gilchrist; and one great grandchild Jayden Wiebe. Albert is also survived by four sisters, Nellie Wohlgemuth, Irma (Leonard) Dueck, Viola (Jake) Wohlgemuth, Lottie (Eugene) Quasso; one sister-in-law Violet Wiebe; three brothers, Ted (Dora) Wiebe, Cornie (Velma) Wiebe, and Peter (Norma) Wiebe; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Albert was predeceased by his parents Peter (Agnes) Wiebe, brother-in-law Ben Wohlgemuth, sister Annie Wieler, brother Edwin Wiebe, and brother and sister-in-law Jake (Lily) Wiebe.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 7:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, September 13, 2013 at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2114 – 18 Street, Coaldale.
The interment will be on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Coaldale Cemetery. The Memorial Service celebrating Albert’s life will be held at 1:30 pm at the Coaldale Mennonite Brethren Church with Pastor Lorne Willms officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to a charity of their 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

GLADYS CAROLINE (STAFFORD) DUNCAN
1911 ~ 2013
Gladys Caroline (Stafford) Duncan, passed away peacefully at the age of 102 years on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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

JACOB “JAKE” PETKER
1938 ~ 2013
Jacob Cornelius Petker passed away peacefully Friday, September 6, 2013 after a lengthy illness.
He was born October 10, 1938 in Coaldale, AB, the youngest of seven children born to Cornelius and Margareta Petker. Jake lived and farmed in the Coaldale area all his life.
He is predeceased by his parents, sisters Annie (Reimer) and Elizabeth, brother Peter, two brothers in infancy and two nieces. He is survived by brother Corny (Mary), brother-in-law Nick Reimer, sister-in-law Helen Petker, and seventeen nieces and nephews and their families.
Jake will be laid to rest in the COALDALE CEMETERY Mennonite Section at 10:00am on Friday, September 13, 2013.
A Celebration of his life will follow at 11:00am at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2114 18th Street, Coaldal.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
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

JOSEPH CHRONIK
1931 ~ 2013
Mr. Joseph Chronik of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Hilda Chronik passed away on Friday, September 6, 2013 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 82 years
Family and friends are invited to pay their final respects between 12:00pm and 12:50pm on Thursday September 12, 2013 at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 4717-24 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB. A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00PM on Thursday September 12, 2013 with Pastor Dave Acree, officiating. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
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.
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 Klein of Lethbridge passed away peacefully at the Foothills Medical Centre Calgary, on Monday September 9, 2013 at the age of 23 years.
Funeral service 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.
To email condolences please visit http://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOMES Ltd. Okotoks 403-938-3111.

MARGARET JORDAN
1931 ~ 2013
Mrs. Margaret Jordan of Lethbridge, beloved companion of Dr. Ted Crapnell, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the age of 82 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, September 13th, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge with Reverend Hugh Jack, 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

Naatowahpistaayakii
“Holy Diving Woman”
EVANGELIE CHIEF MOON nee WOLF CHILD
EVANGELINE “Naatowahpistaayakii” was called home on September 6, 2013, at the Cardston Municipal Hospital. Evangeline was born on April 1st, 1939 at the Blood Indian Hospital.
Evangeline was the heart of our family. Her home was always filled with laughter, music and storytelling. One of her greatest accomplishments was bringing our family back to our traditional spiritual belief system. She taught us our traditional values of humility, kindness, sharing; kimmapiipitsin. Evangeline taught us by example. She was a Nitapitapii. She treasured and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed by everyone that knew her.
She is survived by her children: John (Delia), Karen, Cheila (Kevin), Mariam (Roy); Grandchildren: Jennifer, Kasey, Barclay, Tiffanie, William, Lee, Bryce, Miles, Annabelle, Keegan, Vance, Jacy, Onee, Tyson, Maezee, Missy, Courtney, Brad, and Darryl; great grandchildren: Naleah, Maleek, Kix, Hunter, Kiler, Aaliyah, Tenielle, Dason, Zoey, Violet, Scarlette and Iris; step children: Alvin, Connie, Jamey and Anita Mills; aunts: Rachael Hoof, Lena Chief Calf, and Annie Davis; siblings: Louise Day Rider, Leona, Pauline, Don and Peter Wolf Child; sisters in law: Irene Mchugh, and Bernadette Wolf Child; and Brother in Law: Louis Crop Eared Wolf; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by the Love of her life, the late Jim Chief Calf; her children: June Chief Calf and Judy Day Chief; her parents: Leo and Sarah Wolf Child nee Plain Woman; her siblings: Caroline, Edwin, Leo Jr., Geraldine Crop Eared Wolf and infant Martha; her aunts: Annie Shot Both Sides, Nellie Long Time Squirrel, and Isabelle Spear Chief; her uncles: Joe Wolf Child, Sam Wolf Child, Willy Plain Woman and Lawrence Plain Woman.
A special Thank You to Dr. Playfair, Cardston Nursing Staff and Kainai Home Care Nurses.
The Family Service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Thursday, September 12th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. A Wake Service will be held at the Levern Community Hall, Blood Reserve on Thursday, September 12th from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. continuing all night at Leona Wolf Child’s residence. The Funeral Service will be held at the Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off on Friday, September 13th at 2:00 p.m. Interment in the Wolf Child Family Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
E-mail your condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
legacyfh@telus.net

Frank Donkerbroek
1966 – 2013
 Frank Donkerbroek of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his brothers and loving sister-in-law at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the age of 46 years, the result of tragic single motorcycle accident.
 Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, September 12, 2013 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
 The Funeral Service will be held at the First Christian Reformed Church,
3902 Heritage Drive, Taber on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Brian Kuyper officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
 Frank is survived by his father Albert Donkerbroek of Taber, brothers Glenn
(Danielle) Donkerbroek of Pigeon Lake and Kevin Donkerbroek of Drayton Valley, sister Grace Donkerbroek of Lethbridge as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
 He was predeceased by his mother Coby Donkerbroek.
 Frank was born in Taber on November 15, 1966 to Albert and Coby Donkerbroek. He was raised and schooled in Taber, graduating from WR Myers High School. Following high school he attended Olds College where he received his mechanics certificate. Frank is remembered as a role model to his brothers, Glenn and Kevin.
He enjoyed spending time with his brothers and childhood friends as well as riding his motorcycle and hauling heavy loads. Frank is already deeply missed by family and close friends. It was a privilege to be his friend and he will be remembered as a big brother to all.
 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Frank¹s name, may be made directly to STARS, 1441 Aviation Park NE, PO Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E
8M7 (www.stars.ca).
 Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

Joyce Wolosuk
1928 – 2013
 Joyce Marie Wolosuk (nee Dayton), beloved wife of Harry Wolosuk, passed away in Lethbridge on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 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, September 15, 2013 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
 A private burial service will be held at the Vauxhall Cemetery prior to the funeral service on Monday, September 16, 2013.
 The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church,
320 – 9 Street North, Vauxhall on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.
with Reverend Aldeen McKay officiating. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Joyce¹s name may be made directly to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 204, 2323 – 32 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z3.
 Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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