Saturday, November 30, 2013

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 2, 2013.

CLEON GEORGE FRIESEN
1930 – 2013
Passed away peacefully at the age of 83 years at Legacy Lodge, Lethbridge. Cleon was born in Neidpath, Sask and was raised in and around Fort Macleod & Lethbridge.
Leaving to mourn, his loving wife Doreen of 55 years. Cleon is survived by his sons, Robert (Lori), David and Glen (Elsie) and sister Irene. Grandchildren: Bryce (Danielle), Deidra, Adam and Jackie. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Cleon was predeceased by his father John, mother Helena, brothers Leonard, Harvey and sister Lillian.
Cleon was always great at breathing life into worn out cars and appliances. Helping family and friends with car repairs was his specialty. Taking family on camping fishing trips always gave him great joy.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday December 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. W. Lethbridge, AB. Pastor Nathan Fuehrer, officiating. Interment to be at a later date.
Donations may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Building Fund or Charity of ones choice.
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

FAUSER
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.
He is survived by his three children and their families, Ulla Susanne (Paige and Michael), Robert (Sandy) and Elke (Shawn, Sébastien, Heather, Geneviève, Marc-Antoine and Jennifer).
Horst is also survived by his sister, Ingrid in Weimar, Germany, her two daughters Karin and Dagmar, their families and his beloved Ellen.  He was predeceased by his parents, Curt & Ilse, both of Weimar, Germany.
Horst came to Canada in 1959, after completing his journeyman, plant supervisor and Masters Papers in the Dairy Industry.  He took on cultured products at the Purity Dairy and was the first to make yogurt in Alberta in 1959/60.  In 1969 he purchased the Star Market and fulfilled a dream to be his own business owner. He learned a whole new set of skills as a landlord for many years as well.  A deep appreciation for the opportunity to hunt and fish in Canada led to his lifelong involvement in the Fish & Game Association serving as President of both the local Lethbridge Club and the Provincial Association as well as a term as Director of the Canadian Wildlife Federation. He was proud of his Outdoorsman of the Year Award.
Some of his favorite accomplishments were the reintroduction of wild turkeys in various locations in AB and BC and the establishment of the McGillivray Youth Camp in the Crowsnest Pass. He won numerous awards, titles and certificates over the years for both his hunting and his wildlife conservation efforts.  He so loved the outdoors that he spent a great majority of his life’s leisure time at his cabins at Lee Lake and at Kootenay Lake.  Dad was sure to see the world as well. He went on many trips from Antarctica to Alaska, China, Japan, throughout eastern Canada, to beaches and islands, through canals and over the Andes and also of course repeated flights over the years to Germany to visit family and friends, travel about and even hunt wild boar.
Dad was proud of his children and grandchildren, he was proud of his adventures and travels and his life.  He loved his Bismarck, his German music, regular card games with good old friends, a good criminal novel and of course hunting and making his own amazing sausages.
A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge AB. on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a donation to the Lethbridge Fish & Game Association, PO Box 495, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z1, The Jack Ady Cancer Center, 960 – 19th ST., Lethbridge, AB. T1J 1W5, The Foothills Hospital Burn Unit, Calgary Health Trust, 11012 MacLeod Trail SE, Calgary, AB. T2J 6A5, or he’d be happy to know you paid off some debt.
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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

HOWARD EDWARD BEEBE (JUNIOR MAN) of Fort Macleod beloved husband of Terrie Beebe passed away on November 25, 2013 at the age of 67.
A Family Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Sunday December 1, 2013 at Eden’s Funeral Home 2424 5th Ave Fort Macleod, AB,followed by a wake service at 5:00 P.M. at Moses Lake Gym, Stand Off, AB.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., on Monday December 2,, 2013 at the ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Stand Off AB, with Father Pawel Andrasz Officiating. Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, followed by a feast at Senator Gladstone Hall.
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Eden’s Funeral Home and Crematorium
2424 – 5 Avenue
Fort Macleod, AB
Phone: 403-553-3772
Email: condolences@edensfuneralhome.com
http://www.edensfuneralhome.com

LEFFINGWELL, DEAN LYLE
January 15, 1938 –
November 27, 2013
Dean, passed away November 27, 2013 at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital.
He is survived by his sons Frank and Andre, and his grandson Bradley. He will also be missed by his sisters Verna(Art), Sharon (Pete), Phyllis(Bill),and his brothers Dale(Beth) and Glen(Jill)and families.
At Dean’s request their will be no formal funeral. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Evergreen Cremation Services
327 – 10 Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
Phone: (403) 329-4934
Send condolences: http://www.evergreenfh.ca

MARY (MAY) DUCHAN
1933 ~ 2013
Mary (May) Duchan of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Michael (Mike) Duchan, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on November 24, 2013 at the age of 80 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, with Sharon Hagel officiating. A private family interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 724 13th Street North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2T1.
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

NARDONE
GIOVANNI “JOHN” NARDONE passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the age of 51 years.
He is survived by his father Michael Nardone.
He is predeceased by his mother Lucia Anna Nardone and a sister Sandra Novak.
John was born in Lethbridge and received his education in Lethbridge. John worked with the City Park’s Department for most of his adult life. John will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
A private family service will be held in Italy at a later date.
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

OLSEN
MARGARET ERICA ANNE (RICHARDSON) OLSEN, beloved wife of the late Chuck Olsen, passed away in Lethbridge on Friday, November 29, 2013.
She is survived by daughter Sarah and three grandsons: Brighton, Austin, and Zealand Carlson.
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

SMITH, RALPH EARL
RALPH EARL SMITH of Lethbridge, AB passed away November 13, 2013 at the age of 68 years.
Ralph was born April 11, 1945, the eldest of 6 children of Earl and Elin Smith of Nanton, who predeceased him. He is survived by his son Perry of Calgary; 3 brothers Rod Smith – Dawson City, Yukon, Dean (Gayle) Smith – Calgary, & Lyle Smith – Banff; 2 sisters Lorraine (Dale) Boulton – Nanton & Florence (Tom) Husted – Stavely; 10 nieces and nephews and their families; and numerous cousins and friends.
Ralph attended school in Nanton, the University of Calgary, and more recently, the University of Lethbridge. He was involved in a variety of business pursuits in many communities including Banff, Salmon Arm, Vancouver, and Abbotsford until his agricultural background drew him back to Alberta and finally to the Lethbridge area. Wherever Ralph resided, he was active in the Baha’i community. He was known for his love of Baha’u’llah’s Writings (Gleanings in particular) and had memorized many long passages that he loved to share with the many firm friends made across the years.
A celebration of Ralph’s life will be held December 2, 2013 at 1:30 pm at the Nanton Community Center. The service will also be available online at http://www.lylereeves.com.
A potluck dinner (he loved them!) and memorial, devotional, gathering in Ralph’s honour will also be held in Lethbridge on November 30 at 6:00pm at #2, 312 12th Street South.

WILLIAM FRANCIS GROSS
OCTOBER 11, 1918 ~
NOVEMBER 28, 2013
William (Bill) Gross of Lethbridge passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villas on November 28, at the age of 95 years, only three months after the passing of his loving wife of 68 years, Katherine Alberta Gross.
Bill is survived by one daughter Terry Shannon of Lethbridge, granddaughter Erynn Shannon and her husband Szab Hajdu of Calgary, sister Irene Elle of Medicine Hat, brother Anton (Florence) of Kelowna, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by two infant daughters, siblings John, Felix, Emily Lutz, Judy Johnson, Louise Danielson, Madeline McIntosh, Phyllis Smith, Mary Amstatter and son-in-law Norm Shannon.
Bill was born in Grassy Lake, Alberta to Magdelina (Fettig) and Felix Gross. It was there he met his wife Katherine, who was teaching in the area. They settled in Grassy Lake, where they farmed for many years, maintaining residence in Lethbridge, and later retiring to Kelowna.
Bill was an exceptionally hard worker, being very much a perfectionist in all his endeavors. He was active in the Lethbridge Curling Club, Flying Club and Alberta Flying Farmers. He enjoyed piloting his Cessna to the farm, to visit family across the province, and to various club events. Bill played the saxophone in several bands and received his ham radio license. He was an inventor of sorts. There wasn’t a problem he couldn’t solve or a thing he couldn’t fix or build. He took pride in keeping a beautiful garden and many happy times were spent on camping trips, and gathering around the family dinner table.
Thanks for always being there for us, Dad/Grandpa. We love you.
A private family service will be held at a later date in Medicine Hat, with an interment to follow for both William and Katherine in Medicine Hat’s Hillside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, 960 19th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5.
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

Phyllis Lewicki
1936 – 2013
Phyllis Margaret Lewicki, beloved wife of Henry Lewicki of Lethbridge, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the age of 77 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Northside Chapel, 2223 – 6 Å’A¹ Avenue North, Lethbridge on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and also prior to the funeral service in the Relief Society Room at the church on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 between 12:00 P.M. and 12:40 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Northside Chapel, 2223 – 6 Å’A¹ Avenue North, Lethbridge on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. with Bishop Michael Burdett conducting. Burial to follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides her loving husband Henry, Phyllis is survived by their son Derek Lewicki of Lethbridge and his children Bailey, Kassidy and Mackenzie; their daughter Denise Kamphuis of Lethbridge and her children Connor, Alexandria and Ethan. She is also survived by her sister Jane (Eric) Oxley; brothers Bill (Bev) Firth, Gary (Diane) Firth and sister-in-law Hugette Firth and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was predeceased by her parents Christopher and Catherine Firth; her brother Edward Firth; sister Gwen Wilk and brother-in-law Frank Wilk.
Phyllis was born in Taber on March 15, 1936. on March 30, 1968, she married Henry Lewicki. Phyllis spent many years working in the secretarial field. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Phyllis¹ name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 – 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7 (www.cancer.ca) or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 204, 2323 – 32 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z3 (www. diabetes.ca).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.       

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