Saturday November 16, 2013

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on November 18, 2013.

Albert Markus
March 4 1926 –
November 13 2013
Albert Markus of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Hazel, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre on November 13, 2013 at the age of 87.
Besides his loving wife Hazel, Albert is survived by his daughter Barbara (John) Nast, and two sons Larry (Gisele) and Leonard, his brothers Karl and Pete and sisters Hilda and Clara. He held a special place in his heart for his seven grandchildren Chad, Wes (Chelsea), Ashley (Aaron), Ava, Scott, Lisa (Bradley), and Tyler, and two great-grandchildren, Ayden and Adalyn. He was predeceased by his parents Karl and Mary and his brother Hank.
Albert grew up in Nobleford where he met his sweetie, Hazel. They married in 1949 and eventually moved to Lethbridge. Albert operated his own trucking business, Southwest Trucking, and retired in 1986. After retirement Al loved helping his family with renovating, babysitting and everything in between. His second home was the Senior’s Centre, where he loved to play crib with friends. Albert lived a great life and was full of wit and humor. He loved a good game of cards, afternoon coffee, puttering in his garage, entertaining his grandchildren, and maintaining a beautiful home and yard.
Although we already miss you dearly, you have taught us all so much- and we are so thankful. You will live on through each and every one of us.
The family would like to extend thanks to the staff at St. Michael’s Health Centre for their excellent care.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2013 starting at 1:30 pm at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 500 11 St. S.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to St. Michaels- Covenant Health.

DAHL
DAVID COSTLEY DAHL, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and community leader, passed away November 7, 2013 in Cardston, Alberta. David was born in Magrath, Alberta on September 17, 1931 to Arthur Frelen Dahl and Dorothy Leola Costley. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, David served a mission to Eastern Canada from 1951-1953. Finding his eternal companion while at BYU, David married Winifred Olsen in the Manti Temple on May 26, 1955. David is survived by his wife, Winifred; their children, Cynthia Mitchell, Rosemarie Horne (Erik), Patricia Hatch (Doug) and Dan Dahl (Mary); 13 grandchildren and a great grandson; his brother Greg Dahl and sisters Kathy Loewen and Thelma Godfrey, all of whom will greatly miss him.
As a passionate community advocate David served as a councilor for the Town of Cardston, a member of the Calgary Stampede Board, a Rotarian, a Calgary Philharmonic Board member, president of The Ranchmen’s Club from 1983-1984, and as a president of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce in 1986. David was an accountant and self-made man starting his own firm, David Dahl and Partners in 1972. He was also a fellow of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Known for his positive demeanor and willingness to lend a helping hand, David was well respected by his peers and maintaining friendships was important to him. David also served diligently and faithfully in various church callings both personally and professionally within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his life. His family wishes to extend their gratitude to those who provided love, comfort and service to David at such a difficult time.
Friends may meet the family at Legacy Funeral Home in Cardston on Friday, November 15th, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. or at the Church from 12:00 noon to 12:45 p.m. prior to the Service.
The Funeral Service will be held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Street Chapel, Cardston, AB on Saturday, November 16th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in the Temple Hill Cemetery in Raymond, AB.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 1A129, 960 – 19th Street S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5
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

FAUSER
“There will be a few unused tags this season”
MR. HORST FAUSER, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Calgary Foothills Hospital, Burn Unit, on Thursday, November 14, 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

MARSH, Randy Marvin
1979 – 2013
It is with great sadness that after a two month battle the Family of Randy Marvin Marsh, announce his peaceful passing on Friday, November 8th, 2013 at 9:30 pm at the age of 34 years with his father by his side at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Lethbridge, AB.
Randy has many family and friends that love him and will truly miss him. He is survived by his son Austin Madson; father Phil (Sue) Marsh; grandfather Bill Bilesky; brothers Jeff Marsh, Trevor (Kelly) Marsh and their children William and Jude, Rick Papp; sisters Lacey Papp (Conner), Shanelle Papp, and Brianna Papp (Harrison). He was predeceased by his mother Lano Marsh; grandparents Dora Bilesky, Earl and Kay Marsh; and uncle Ken Marsh.
We would like to send a Thanks You to all his family, friends and co-workers for their support over this time and a special Thank You to the Health Care Professionals at the Calgary Foothills Hospital, Lethbridge Regional Hospital, and the St. Michael’s Heath Centre for their amazing care and support for Randy.
The inurnment of ashes will take place at the Archmount Cemetery 2650 Westside Drive, Lethbridge, AB at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2013 with an informal gathering being held following at The German Canadian Club 902 – 6 Street North, Lethbridge, AB from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southern Alberta Organ & Tissue Donation Program, 1403 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 2T9 Phone: (403) 944-8700
To email condolences, please visit http://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com
Funeral arrangement entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Home, Pincher Creek, AB (403) 627-4864

MARY (MARIA) KLASSEN
1922 ~ 2013
Mary Klassen (nee Wiebe) beloved mother, Oma and great-Oma passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 at age of 91 years.
She was born on April 17, 1922 in Alexandrovka, Ukraine and after many trials during WWII came to Canada with her siblings and her young daughter Ellie in 1948. She married Henry Klassen in November 1951 and has resided in Coaldale since that time. Her gentle, humble strength was a blessing to her family and others.
Mary is survived by her children Annie Braun, Ellie (Bill) Dueck, Erna (Herb) Dyck, Margaret Klassen, Linda (Harv) Wiens and her grandchildren Tina (David) Teichroeb, Allan (Edna) Braun, Leonard Braun, Connie Braun, Karen Dueck, Terry (Carolyn) Dueck, Carla (Trevor) Ens, Andrea (Stephan) Bieganek, Ryan (Jacqui) Wiens, Alyssa Wiens, Mark (Rachel) Wiens and nine great- grandchildren.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Henry and her son-in-law Jake Braun.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00pm -8:00pm on Monday, November 18, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, AB.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316- 17th Street, Coaldale.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, 2316 17th Street Coaldale, AB T1M 1G3.
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

MARY LOUISE OKA
(Istoitsimaan) Fish Eater Clan
Last of the original Crop Eared Wolf Family
January 7, 1930-
November 11, 2013
With overwhelming sadness, we announce the passing of our dearly beloved mother on Monday, November 11, 2013 at the Cardston Health Center surrounded by her children. Although, in tremendous pain, through sheer will and determination, she made it to her special day, November 11th and made her transition shortly after the last post was played.
Born on the Blood Reserve, she attended St. Mary’s Residential school, met her husband, WW11 Gunnery Mike Oka who served in the Canadian Armed Forces, and worked side by side with him to provide for their 14 children. Widowed at the age of 39, Mom continued the cattle operation and raising horses, some of which were sold as bucking horses to Reg Kesler. Out in the field every summer driving a tractor, cutting, mowing, bailing, loading and stacking hay, digging post holes, stringing barb wire, herding cattle on horse back, branding and taking cattle to market she was a role model to her Nieces and Nephews who fondly referred to her as Mrs. O and who often remarked “if Mrs. O can do it so can you”. Ever a humble woman her accomplishments included upgrading at LCC and graduating from a drapery course. She graduated from Nechi as an addictions counselor & received a certificate from an entrepreneurial course. She worked in Lethbridge for a company making drapes for a few years. She was a member of the Tribe’s TLU elders and testified on behalf of the Tribe on the Aker’s ICC and Big Claim Inquiry. She was a member of the Horn Society for 17 years and being a strong Catholic she managed to travel to Medjugori. She excelled in soft ball and friends often commented on how good she was at the game and travelled the handgame trail extensively with her daughters. She devoted her life to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and lived to enjoy great, great, great grandchildren. She encouraged and supported her children through school, college and university and was there at every graduation, convocation, birth, christening, birthdays, anniversaries and was a pillar of strength during difficult times. With the support of the late WW11 spouses & late WW11 Vets, Mom spearheaded the pursuit of the Rememberance Day ceremony on the reserve & after years of intense lobbying was successful in having a memorial ceremony in honor of all vets every year as well as having a statute erected by the Administration building with the names of all WW1, WW2 , Korean & Vietnam Veterans.
Mom leaves to mourn her passing, daughters: Mary Ann Murao (Roy), Dorothy (Dennis) Louise Marie, Veronica, Jackie, Roxanne (Henry), sons: Mike (Marlene), Jimmy (Joyce), Russell (Merldene); 43 grandchildren, 76 great grandchildren, 12 great, great grandchildren; sister niece Rosabel Yellow Wings; nephew brother Andy Crop Eared Wolf; adopted daughter Lillian McKay & adopted son Casey Scott; sister in law Theresa (Tony) Fox; by her Nieces and Nephews. Extended family includes Crop Eared Wolf, Creightons, Shades, Eagle Plume, Small Face, Standing Alone,Many Fingers and Russells. Preceded in death by 4 daughters, 1 son & 2 sons in law: Gabriel, Baby Mary, Esther & Keith Rides At The Door, Cathy, Peter & Franklin Wells; Great Grand sons: Baby Micheal Wallace Oka, Baby Sage First Rider; Parents, Aloy & Theresa Crop Eared Wolf, brothers & sisters’ in law: Joe & Louise, Reggie & Alvine, Pat and Ruth Wings, Agnus & Harry Shade, Jim & Rosie Red Crow, Flora Creighton; In Laws: Esther (Russell) & Steve, Wallace, Wilbur & Oliver Oka, Pat & Paula Weasel Head, Pat, Charlie & Irene, Margaret & Jack Many Bears, Helen & Martin McDougall.
The family would like to thank the wonderful care she received from the following nurses: Paul Taylor, Van Singer, Tina Pace, Phillip, Dwayne, Happy and Dr. Cunningham.
The Wake Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Sunday, November 17th, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (a live-in Rosary will be held at 8pm) and continue all night at Mary Louise’s residence. The Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Monday, November 18th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Oka Family Cemetery.
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

McTIGHE
MRS. MARIE LOUISE McTIGHE, beloved wife of Mr. Larry McTighe, of Lethbridge, AB., passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 at the age of 69 years.
A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604-13th Street North, Lethbridge, AB., on Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., Father Kevin Tumback, Celebrant and Deacon Frank Peta assisting.
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

PAHARA
SHANNON PAHARA, of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, November 15th, 2013 at the age of age of 43 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

PETER GREEN
1929 ~ 2013
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Peter Green of Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 84 years on November 3rd 2013.
Left to mourn are his loving wife, Olive of 59 years; daughter Dianne (Charles) Clark of Edmonton, daughter Sandra Sordi of Calgary, son Andrew (Nina) Green of Delta, B.C.; cherished grandchildren Duane and Jeffrey Clark, Michael and Derek Sordi, Christopher and Rachel Green; sister-in-law Julia Plewes of Niagara, Ontario and niece Suzanne (Earl) Tranmer of Newmarket, Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents Edwin and Florence of Sheffield, England.
Peter was born in Sheffield, England and immigrated to Canada with Olive in 1955. Peter worked for Gilbey’s/ Palliser Distillery for 33 years, first in Toronto and then as Vice President of Production in Lethbridge until his retirement in 1989.
Peter was active with the Rotary Club of Lethbridge for 35 years and was a founding member of Probus. In addition, Peter volunteered on numerous boards of directors serving industry, arts and the community. Peter was an avid photographer and a member of the Royal Photographic Society.
A special thank you to the healthcare teams at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital and St.Michael’s Health Center for Peter’s exceptional care.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St Michael’s Health Centre, 1400 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T`J 4V5.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 4th Avenue 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

ROBERT (BOB) GILLIE
MAY 16, 1940 – NOV. 6, 2013
Survived by wife Susan, children Shannon, Sherri, Darren and families. Also survived by siblings – Ken, Allan, Lloyd Gillie; Beth Zilkie, Nancy Knapik and sister-in-law Jean and families.

Memoriam took place Nov. 12, 2013 in Stony Plain, AB.

SPACKMAN
ANNABELLE SPACKMAN passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 85 years.
She was born on March 17, 1928 in Stirling, Alberta, the sixth child born to William Henry Jr. and Annabelle Bonnell Spackman.
She is survived by two brothers: Sharon Lee of Lethbridge and Blaine (Jean) of Sandy, Utah; sisters-in-law: Donna Spackman of Calgary, Minna Spackman of Lethbridge, and brother-in-law Kenneth Barber of Pullman, Washington, and families.
Annabelle is predeceased by her parents, brothers: Walter, Lester (Estella), George (Vivian), Joseph, and Floyd; sisters: Hellen (Jim) Baldwin, Jean (Eugene) Ward, Patricia, and Joanne Barber; sister-in-law Priscilla Spackman.
She graduated high school in Stirling. Due to poor health, she spent her life at home. After the death of her father, Annabelle moved to Lethbridge in the early 1970s with her mother. She spent her last years at St. Michael’s Health Centre.
The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge.
Friends may meet the family prior to the service from 12:00 noon to 12:45 p.m.
Interment to follow in the Stirling Cemetery, Stirling, Alberta at 3:00 p.m.
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

TERRESA (TERRY) KING
It is with great sadness that her children announce the passing of TERRY KING on Monday, November 11, 2013.
She leaves behind four children: Barry (Victoria) Tizzard, Kathy (Bill) Semeniuk, Joy (Rocky) Wells, Monica (Lee) Irvine; six grand children, and six great grand children.
Terry was an amazing artist and found great joy in it. She also had a great love for animals. One of her favourite pastimes was horseback riding.
Mom it broke our heart to lose you
But you did not go alone
A part of us went with you
The day God took you home.
Thank-you for being the best Mom. We miss and love you.
At Terry’s request there will be no service. Cremation.
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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