Friday November 1, 2013

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on November 1, 2013.

**Please note the time change for the service**
PETER KERBER
1950 ~ 2013
Peter Kerber, beloved husband of Sherryl Kerber, passed away at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on October 29, 2013 at the age of 62 years.
Peter was born on November 26, 1950 in Marienheide, Germany, and was very proud of his German heritage. He immigrated to the Lethbridge area in 1956, and attended school in Picture Butte and Lethbridge. After completing high school Peter trained in the floor installation business, and operated his own business from 1983 to the time illness forced his retirement.
On February 27, 1982 Peter and Sherryl were married and spent over 31 years together. One of Peter’s favourite activities was spending time with his family. Many vacations were spent riding the Alpine Slide at the Kimberley ski hill and horseback riding at Fairmont Hot Springs. In the winter, he loved to ski, and longed for the time he could return to this activity, a passion he shared with his son, Adam.
Peter belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council #1490. Many good times and lifelong friendships were made over the years. The whole family enjoyed the camaraderie of campouts, golf tournaments, volunteering at the fair booth and baseball tournaments over the years.
Soccer was another of Peter’s favourite pastimes, and he spent many years coaching his children, as well as playing himself on an “over 35” team. This continued for many years, and also became a family camping activity when the team ventured into tournaments.
One of the greatest joys Peter experienced was becoming a grandfather. He doted on his two girls, and for the past year spent most Saturdays enjoying their company. He loved their swings in the hammock and excursions to the park, and also their time spent horsing around on the floor playing “steam roller”. As Peter was an electronics fanatic, he had most game systems before his kids wanted them, and his five-year-old granddaughter became his worthy opponent, and inherited his love of gaming.
Peter is survived by his beloved wife, Sherryl; daughter, Kim (Mark), son Adam (Xuyen); two grandchildren, Destiny and Haley; his brother, Udo (Deb), numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his mother, Margarete Kerber, sisters, Brigitte (Ray) and Rose (Ed) and brothers Jonn (Carrie) and Ted (Kathy). He was predeceased by his father, Heinz
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Deacon Cliff Bogdan officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to GoodHearts Mentoring Foundation, 468 Southgate Centre NW, PO Box 76066, Edmonton, AB, T6H 5Y7.
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

ANNA KOSTIUK
1924 ~ 2013
Anna Kostiuk of Coaldale, beloved wife of Walter Kostiuk, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the age of 89 years.
Anna was born in Svit, Ukraine on January 15, 1924. When she was 18 years old she took work in Germany and then later was sent to England; there she met Walter while working in a cotton factory. They married on October 28, 1950; they then moved to Canada in 1953 and have resided here, in Coaldale, since they moved. Anna loved her gardens and enjoyed canning. She also made homemade butter, cottage cheese, sour cream and sauerkraut. Many people enjoyed her many talents, smiles and good conversation. Her most loved craft was cross stitching, where she spent many hours and winters on projects. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to feed people and seemed to live in the kitchen. Anna will be sadly missed but always remembered.
Besides her loving husband, Anna is survived by her three daughters Nadia Westoby (Don), Katharine Lambert (Jean) and Maria Maine (Robert); her son Paul Kostiuk (Margaret); 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Anna was predeceased by her parents Alexander and Ahafia Yurniec; one brother Roman and 2 sisters Irene and Helena.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:30pm on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge. An interment will be held in the Coaldale Community Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation, Suite 408, 740 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9 or the Coaldale Health Services, 2100 11th Street, Coaldale, AB T1M 1L2.
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

BAD MAN
It is with great sadness that we annouce the passing of HARLEY KIRK (HEAVY RUNNER) BAD MAN. He was called home, surrounded by his family, on October 19th, 2013 at the age of 20 years.
He leaves behind his father, Thomas Bad Man (Marlene Day Rider); his mother, Jennifer Heavy Runner (Marlo Healy), grandparents Dennis Iron Shirt, Veronica Heavy Runner, and Lenora Heavy Runner; one brother Lance Bad Man (Jillian Crow Chief); three sisters Marilyn Bad Man (Darcy Wolf Child), Kaitlyn and Teoni Bad Man; three uncles Edwin Bad Man (Lindsay Heavy Runner), Jimmy Bad Man, Roland Iron Shirt (Rena Wolf Child); aunties Belina Heavy Runner (Jimmy Doore), Gwen Heavy Runner (Wesley Shouting), Colleen Iron Shirt (Barry Beebe), Christine Iron Shirt, Heather Heavy Runner (Basil Devine); godfather Shawn Singer; goddaughter MJ Iron Shirt.
Harley was predeceased by his grandparents Chester Heavy Runner, Mary Prairie Chicken and Edward Morning Owl, Rosie Bad Man; also Veronica Heavy Runner.
He leaves behind a special friend C.C. and three Moms – Christine Iron Shirt, Shawna Crow, and Sandy Iron Shirt,
Harley was born on October 28th, 1992 in Cardston, AB. He attended Cardston Elementary and Jr. High Schools and Catholic Central. He was also a culinary chef which he was proud of. He was currently acquiring his Grade 12 Diploma at Red Crow College. Harley enjoyed U.F.C. fights, football, basketball, skate boarding, listening to music and hanging out with the Bro’s and Cass’s.
A Family Service will be held at the Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Friday, November 1st from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Wake Service will be held at the Moses Lake Community Hall, Blood Reserve on Friday, November 1st at 6:00 p.m. and continue all night. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Saturday, November 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Blood Band Cemetery.

CHARLESWORTH
MRS. STEPHANIE CHARLESWORTH, wife of the late Mr. Art Charlesworth of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the age of age of 91 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

ELSIE RENNER
1923 ~ 2013
Elsie M Renner of Lethbridge, AB passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, October 25, 2013 at the age of 90.
A Prayer Vigil will be held at 7:00pm on Friday, November 1, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made in Elsie’s honor, through donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7.
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

FJORDBOTTEN, Roy
April 26, 1922 – October 27, 2013
Roy Fjordbotten passed away at the Claresholm General Hospital on Sunday, October 27, 2013. He is survived by his children, Brenda (Ron) McLeod and their children Raine and Bobbie of Nanton; Paul of Okotoks and his children Brent, Robyn and Kyle and their mother Donna; Wayne of Granum and his children Scott and Ryan and their mother Suzanne; Kevin and Diane and their children Jesse and Krista of Lethbridge. Roy is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Logan, Nikayla and Koen. He was predeceased by Joyce, his wife of 55 years, in 2007. Roy was the last surviving sibling of a large family and lived a wonderful 91 years.
Roy was born and raised on the family farm near Granum, Alberta, which he farmed until his retirement. He married the love of his life, Joyce (Donahue) in 1952, and raised four children on the same family farm. He was very proud to receive the Century Farm Award from the Province of Alberta earlier this year. His second passion, behind farming, was auctioneering and he operated Roy’s Auction Service for many years across southern Alberta, holding farm, household and government auctions.
Roy’s family would like to thank the staff of the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm where Roy resided for the last three years, for their excellent care and friendship to our father. To the doctors, nurses and staff at the Claresholm General Hospital, thank you for your compassionate care in Roy’s final days.
A funeral service will be held at the Granum Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Donna Alm presiding. A private family interment, in the Granum Cemetery, took place prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations, in Roy’s memory, may be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting http://www.leydens.com. Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN’S FUNERAL HOME, Claresholm. Tel: 403-625-3212.

KOVALUK
MR. PERCY KOVALUK, beloved husband of Mrs. Delores Kovaluk of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the age of age of 82 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

KRALL

BARRY DOUGLAS JOHN KRALL passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre, on October 27, 2013 at the age of 69 years.
He is survived by his wife, Johanne (nee Liboiron) and his daughter, Karla (Shea) Patsula and two grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Jordan.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, Ab. at 1:00 P.M. with Deacon Cliff Bogdan officiating
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit: 1400 – 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4V5
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

REMPEL, BARBARA RAE

A Memorial Service to honor the life of Barbara Rae (Swansen) Rempel, daughter of Roy and Anita Swanson, will be held at the Grace Point Church of God, 720-62 Street, Edmonton on November 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm. All are welcome.

RITZ
Our beloved BRIAN DALE RITZ was taken “Home” on October 28th, 2013, surrounded by his wife Debbi, his children Mike and Brandy, and loved ones.
Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his son Michael (Esther) Ritz, his daughter Brandalyn (Christopher) Van Der Leest, and his grandchildren Zachary, Levi, and Joel Ritz, and Logan and Dylan Van Der Leest.
He is also remembered by his parents Elmer and Joyce Ritz, mother-in-law Helen Gillrie, as well as many loving brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Brian was predeceased by his loving granddaughter Kaitlyn Ritz, brothers-in-law Randy, Lawrence, and Doug Gillrie, father-in-law George Gillrie and baby brother Micky Ritz.
A Celebration of Life will be held at McKILLOP UNITED CHURCH 2329-15th Ave. South, Lethbridge on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brian’s memory to St Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit 1400 9th Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5
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

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