Friday January 17, 2014

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 17, 2014.

ANDERSON
MICHAEL “MICKEY” NOEL ANDERSON, beloved husband of Judi Anderson of Raymond, AB passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, January 11th, 2014 at the age of 72.
He is survived by his wife Judi; sons Darren (Roxanne), Jason (Heidi) and Chris; daughter Lori (Kim); brothers Wayne (Rita) and Gerald; grandchildren Mike, Jeff, Justin, Nikko and Hayden.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Royal Canadian Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Dr. S, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday January 18th, 2014 at 1:00pm. Parking & entry on north side.
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

CALF ROBE
MOLLY MARIE CALF ROBE, wife of the late Rodrig Shot Both Sides, passed away in Calgary on January 12th, 2014 at the age of 53 years.
A Wake Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Monday, January 20th, 2014 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Pioneer Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
E-mail condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net Arrangements entrusted to Berry Gorham.
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
legacyfh@telus.net

CHIEF MOON
BERNADINE CHIEF MOON passed away in Creston, B.C. on January 9th, 2014 at the age of 49 years.
She is survived by her husband Jordan; children Sonya, Michelle and Clay; siblings Duane, Delvin, and Rosemary; relatives too numerous to mention.
Bernadine was predeceased by her parents Bernard Shot Both Sides and Ella Chief Moon.
A Wake Service (CHANGE) will be held at the Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Friday, January 17th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Saturday, January 18th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Pioneer Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
legacyfh@telus.net

DORINDA MARY FOGGIN
1943 ~ 2014
Dorinda Mary Foggin nee Jorgensen, Mutter passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the age of 70 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, AB.
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

FURUKAWA
KIMIYO (KIM) FURUKAWA, born in Steveston, BC on November 6, 1921, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Lethbridge at the age of 92 years. She leaves to mourn her children: Toshi (Fred) Mitchell and their children Jeff (Angela) and Shawna (Chris) Hallinan; Jim (Phyllis) and their children Nina (Ryan) Evans, Matt (Catherine), Lisa (Adrian) Boeré, and Jesse (Kelsey); Michael (Annie) and their children John (Catherine) Casagranda, Christopher and James. She is also survived by Richard’s children: Troy (Tara), Tara (Hank) Stoffer, and Travis (Shawnah Collier) and their mother, Joan.
Kim was predeceased by her daughter Kinue (1952), husband Suey (1974) and son Richard (1998) as well as her brothers Tom and Harry Kuramoto and her sister Kay Tamura. She will be missed by her sister Kyoko Niwatsukino and her brother Kunji Kuramoto. Kim leaves behind 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kim and her family were interned to the Iron Springs area in 1942 to work in the sugar beets. She married Suey in 1943 and together they owned and operated Suey’s Store in Iron Springs. Kim ran the local grocery store for 44 years and was a valued member of the community. She was an active member of the Picture Butte Buddhist Church and, after retiring in 1990 and moving into Lethbridge, enjoyed bowling, cruising, travelling to Japan and Europe, and spending time with the BC relatives and her own family. She loved a good game of cards and joining her friends on trips to casinos. She was renowned for her cooking and her pies and enjoyed entertaining many friends and family over the years.
Kim worked hard all her life. She overcame her losses and tragedies in life with much courage and without bitterness. She was an amazing mother and grandma, and was known for her great sense of humor and selfless generosity to all.
In her final years she suffered with Alzheimer’s but to the end maintained her happy disposition and gentle ways. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed.
A Funeral Service with family and close friends will take place on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge, with Rev. Izumi officiating, followed by a casual reception in the lower level of the funeral home.
Cremation and a private family inurnment will happen at a later date.
The family respectfully request that NO KODEN be offered and flowers are gratefully declined. For those that desire, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society in Kim’s memory. The family extends their sincere appreciation to the staff of Cottage 7 at Park Meadows Good Samaritans for their wonderful and genuine care of Mom in her final years.
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

Henry F. Hoffman
March 15, 1921 – Shamrock, SK
January 12, 2014 – Lethbridge, AB
HENRY FREDRICK HOFFMAN, beloved husband of Kathy Hoffman, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, January 12th, 2014, at the age of 92 years.
Henry was born on the farm near Shamrock, SK and raised there till 1933. The family left in 1933 by wagon to make a new start on a farm near Lacombe, AB. In 1938 the family moved again to Vernon, BC. Raised on the farm with 10 siblings, the love of family and God, were instilled in his heart and spirit.
Henry started schooling at College Heights in Lacombe to be a minister, but changed his mind and returned to farming and logging in Vernon. In 1941 he married Elsie Schultz and had two children Jenny and Wayne. 1954 moved him to Calgary, AB where he worked in construction for Dominion Sound and Drexel Ceilings. In 1973 Henry married Kathy in Calgary and adopted Alfred and Michael into his family, and extended his love to sibling Valerie and her children Denise and Desiree.
Henry is predeceased by his parents Fredric and Carolina Hoffman and siblings Emily, Emily, Wilmer, Jake, Helen, Bertha, Ester, Leona, and Norman and is survived by Evelyn. Dad is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathy Hoffman. His children Jenny/John Michaud of Kamloops, B.C., Wayne/Karen Hoffman of Jasper, AB, Alfred/Sharon Breland of Niagara Falls, ON, Michael/Lila Hoffman of Lethbridge, AB. His grandchildren Rod/Sandi Michaud, Shawn Michaud /Jacob Kiujpers, Shannon Escot, Tonia/Ekachai Pathumman, Brandi/Dan Diehl, Trevor Hoffman, Lisa Breland, Kevin Breland, Courtney Hoffman and Doug Hoffman and by his great grandchildren Cory, Adam, Brendan and Brooklyn.
In retirement he devoted his time to simple passions of wood working, fishing, watching hockey on TV, and reading the Bible. Dad truly loved spending time with family and friends, he was in his glory while telling jokes and stories of days passed. Dad will be fondly remembered in the hearts of all who met him.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME LTD., 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Terry Shillington officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lethbridge Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, 960 – 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 1W5. http://www.crhfoundation.ca/support
Following the Funeral Service, friends and relatives are welcome to further share the day with the family at the Cornerstone Funeral Home Reception Room.
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

JOSEPH “GEORGE” WILLIAMS
1930 ~ 2013
Mr. Joseph “George” Williams, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Charlotte Williams, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the age of 83 years.
A Memorial Reception to celebrate George’s life will be held from 3:00pm to 6:00pm on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the ARMY NAVY & AIRFORCE VETERANS CLUB, 517 5 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB.
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

LUND
PHILLIP DON LUND, beloved husband of Danna Lund, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Lethbridge at the age of 76 years.
Friends may meet the family on Monday, January 20 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. or prior to the funeral service on Tuesday from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge.
The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.
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

MAX WENDELL HANNA
August 28, 1925 –
January 15, 2014
Max passed away on Wednesday, January 15 at Edith Cavell Care Centre at the age of 88.
Max was born on August 28, 1925 at Armada, Alberta where he eventually took over the family farm. Max moved to Didsbury, Alberta in 1963 to continue his farming career. He sold the farm in 1973 and moved to Lethbridge, Alberta to commence his semi-retirement. Shortly thereafter he entered the car rental business (Budget RAC) in which he remained active for many years.
Max was predeceased by two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty (Elizabeth) and four children: Bruce (Cathy) Hanna, Karen Hanna, Terry (Sylvia Oishi) Hanna, and Doug (Cheryle) Hanna. Max has ten grandchildren: Curtis, Crystal, Kristy, Erika, Michael, Kimberly, Laura, Kevin, Mackenzie and Riley, and four great grandchildren: Cadence, Koloe, Logan and Layla.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Edith Cavell Care Centre for making Max’s last year comfortable, as well as to the other health care professionals with whom he had contact. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, http://www.alzheimer.ab.ca
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

PLOMP
WILLEMKE “WILLIE” PLOMP (nee Hofstee) went home peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2014.
Willie was born October 28th, 1930 near Pearce, Alberta. She attended both Longbottom and Coalhurst School. Willie married William J. Plomp on April 14, 1949 and they resided in the Monarch area, then later, various residences in Lethbridge. They were blessed with 6 children.
Over the years, she worked at St. Michael’s Hospital, Horne & Pitfield, CIP Midwest, Gulf Self-Service Gas Bar, and then retired from The University of Lethbridge Phys. Ed. Dept. Willie was a loyal member of Ladies Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2100, as well as the Nobleford Oldtimer’s. She was an avid sports enthusiast her entire life and loved her family dearly.
Willie is survived by her children; Linda (George -deceased) Waselenak, Gay (Allan) Higginson, John (Isabelle) Plomp, and Sheila (Lauren) Vander Woude. She will also be greatly missed by her 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; Tammy (Jim) Fitzpatrick-Easton and Rhett; Chad (Sarah) Thompson-Brayson; Jason (Kandy) Waselenak – Samantha; Derek Waselenak; Tanya (Michel) Waselenak; Carina Waselenak; Lindyl (Peter) Pankonin – Richelle (Pete), Jeff and Jayson; Lorne Higginson; Christopher (Michelle) Higginson – Dillon, Carter, Jessica, Kyran, Haley and Laura; Carey (Nadia) Malacko; Brad (Kelly) Malacko – Gracie and Emma; Broc (Stephanie) Higginson – Kale and Brinley; Tara (Rob) Slavich – Paige and Kayla; Nicole (Ben) Swen – William; Allissa Plomp; Kailie (Neil) Plomp; Raegan Plomp; Dustin (Amber) Vander Woude – Dominic and Draven; Jordan (Chelsea) Vander Woude; Mackenzie (Joshua) Swaok – Elliot.
She is also remembered by her sisters and their families; Anna Velne, Liz Hunter, Patricia (Frank) Popson as well as sister-in-law Nellie Plomp and her family.
Willie was predeceased by her husband Bill, daughters Wendy and Teresa, granddaughter Samantha Malacko, her parents Harmana and Egbert Hofstee, stepfather William Hunter, brothers Garret and Klaas, son-in-law George, and brothers-in-law Jack Plomp and Ollie Velne.
A very special THANK YOU to Uncle Bill Plomp, Dr. Ireland, and all the staff at Edith Cavell and St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Visitation at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME LTD., 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Friday, January 17, 2014 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with a Tribute by The Eagles at 7:00 P.M.
A Graveside Service will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, 1210 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 9:30 A.M.
A Memorial Service will be held at THE RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH, 2820-18 Ave. North, Lethbridge, AB. on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Willie’s memory may be made to Bridges of Hope, P.O. Box 81 Stn. Main, Lethbridge, AB. T1Y 3Y3, or a charity of your choice.
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

SABEY
LLOYD BLAIR SABEY was born on March 31, 1919 and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the age of 94 years.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret, his sister Beryl, and countless nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Evan Lloyd and Theta Eliza (Rich) Sabey; sisters Darlene (Sabey) Proctor and Udine (Sabey) Duncombe and brother-in-law Lawrence Lowell Duncombe; brothers Gordon Rich Sabey and Evan Leron Sabey.
Blair cherished Margaret as his beloved wife and best friend, and his priority was always her happiness. They celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary in October. Their home has always been a revolving door of friends and family where the food and fun were in abundance. No one leaves their home without feeling loved and uplifted, and a care package for the road.
Blair was a talented athlete and avid sports fan. He was an all-star basketball player in his youth, and an enthusiastic and gifted golfer all his life. He was a hardworking man of great integrity who treated all with respect and dignity. He managed the Magrath Co-Op for many years, with Margaret by his side as the secretary.
Blair always had a great joke to tell, and led a life of serving others. He deeply touched everyone he met, and never had a shortage of friends and family around who loved him in return. He will be so dearly missed.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, GARDEN PLACE CHAPEL, Magrath.
Friends may meet the family prior to the service at the church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment to follow in the Magrath Cemetery.
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

SCHNURR
August 18, 1940 – January 14, 2014
JANET SCHNURR passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 73, following a sudden illness complicated by her battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving family, husband Edward, daughters Pat (Jim) MacKinnon, Nancy (Dave) Wing, sons Sandy (Sherry) Schnurr and Robert (Peggy) Schnurr. Her grandchildren, Scott, Jennifer, Jason, Sydney, Elizabeth, Jamie, Chantal, Shanelle and Cole and great granddaughter Alyvia. She will also be missed by her sister Diane Stuart, many sister and brother in-laws and nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her mother Alma Dorcas (Dot) Wilkinson and her father John Bruemmer, brother Richard Bruemmer and grandson Shane.
Janet’s biggest joy in life was spending time with her family, and her friends. She was active at the Coaldale Senior Centre and was always ready to have a chat and a coffee with her many wonderful friends. Janet’s infectious smile and spirit will be missed by everyone.
Thank you to those of the IC unit of the Chinook Regional Hospital that cared for our wife and mother. The family will hold a “Celebration of Life” in Kelowna, BC in the Spring. They ask that in lieu of flowers please donate to the Cancer Society.
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

TUCKER
GRACE CLAUDETTE TUCKER nee Traxler, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, January 12, 2014.
This very special lady so appropriately named Grace was born in Medicine Hat on October 6, 1932, to Claud and Faith Traxler of Etzikom. Being the eldest of six siblings, Grace had many responsibilities growing up, caring for and helping to raise her family, a role she continued until her passing. Her life started on the family farm outside of Etzikom where she attended school until grade nine, then moved to Foremost where she worked for room and board in order to attend and complete high school. While working at Brower’s store in Etzikom, a young cowboy named Lamarr (Lee) came in for supplies, and that was the beginning of a life together. Grace and Lee were married in 1953 in Calgary where they both worked until moving to the King Ranch, west of High River. Grace was a housekeeper, cook and gardener while Lee worked as a ranch hand.
Lee’s new occupation with the Alberta Wheat Pool had them living in several great communities over the years, where many wonderful friendships began, especially two very special families, the Montgomery’s and Herriman’s. Grace clerked at Yeoman’s grocery store in Blackie, then became a teacher’s aid in Blackie and Lethbridge, until starting a career with Eaton’s, from 1974 to 1999. Grace loved with passion her family, friends, gardening, books, travel and candy.
Grace is survived by her children Timothy (Alison) Tucker, Starr (Rick) Davies, Tam Tucker (Mike Calvert). Grandchildren Laura (Steve) Heptonstall, Angela Melanson, and Taylor (Rosalie) Davies. Great-grandchildren Isla, Jaci, Kamryn and Leigha. Her siblings Bill (Doris) Traxler, Cliff (Barb) Traxler, Grant (Marie) Traxler, Marie Brown, Elaine (Doug) Mueller and brother-in-law Len Halvorson. Grace also has many nieces and nephews that were very good friends to her. She always enjoyed young people. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Lee and sisters Ruth and Claudia.
A Celebration of Life will be held at McKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Terry Shillington officiating.
Donations in Grace’s memory may be made to St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre, 1400 – 9 Avenue South, 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

Harry Gwilliam
1920 – 2014
James Henry Gwilliam, beloved husband of the late Pearl Gwilliam, passed away in Taber on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the age of 93 years.
Further information including service details will follow once arrangements have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.    

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