Tuesday January 21, 2014

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 21, 2014.

ANNA HOOGERDIJK (nee Jongs), beloved wife of Herman Hoogerdijk of Lethbridge, was called home by our Lord
and Saviour on Saturday, January 18, 2014.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 53 years, Herman Hoogerdijk and their children Marj (Kelvin)
Van Dasselaar, Martin Hoogerdijk, James (Marlene) Hoogerdijk, Herman Hoogerdijk (Teri Holmberg), 10
grandchildren and their spouses and 7 great grandchildren.
She is also survived by her siblings Marty Hoogerdijk, Barbara VanDenBos (Mike), Nick Jongs (Jane),
William Jongs (Ann), Carel Jongs (Lynda), Mary Groeneveld (Simon), Margaret McDonald (Phil) and Hennie
Jongs.
She was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Hendrikje Jongs, her parents in law, Maarten and Marrigje
Hoogerdijk, two brother in laws, Willem and Dirk Hoogerdijk and sister in law Arentina Jacoba Hoogerdijk
(nee Velvis)
Anna was born on November 29, 1934 in Winsum, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Anna loved her Lord, her Church and her family, especially grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was
always ready to pitch in and help whenever someone was in need, and raised her children to be the same.
She loved camping and the outdoors, loved to sing, and loved knitting booties for all the newborns in the
church.
She always greeted everyone with a big smile.
Relatives and Friends are invited to a Visitation at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive
South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at the TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH, 1100-40 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB on
Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Hank Van der Woerd, officiating.
A Private Family Interment Service will take place prior to the funeral service at Royal View Cemetery,
officiated by Pastor Wybren Oord.
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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

BOEHME
FONTELLA MAUDE RASMUSSEN BOEHME, beloved wife of the late John H. Boehme passed away peacefully on
Monday, January 20, 2014 at home at the age of 92 years.
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

BRIAN STEVEN KUNDL
1966 ~ 2014
With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Mr. Brian Steven Kundl of Coaldale on Thursday,
January 16, 2014 at the age of 47 years.
Brian leaves to mourn his passing, his love and partner Patsy Baumann and her family, his sister Kelly,
brother-in-law Frank, nieces Brittney and Kaylee Kapitany, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins as well as
countless friends and family.
He was predeceased by his twin brother Kevin Kundl, his mother Helen Preikaschas and his father Josef
Kundl.
Brian’s warm and loyal friendship, love of fishing and ready smile will forever be missed by his family
and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW
CHAPEL, 610 4th Street 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

BRUCHET
GEORGE MARVIN BRUCHET of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, January
18th, 2014 at the age of 100 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

DORINDA MARY FOGGIN
1943 ~ 2014
Dorinda Mary Foggin, nee (Jorgensen, Mutter) from Del Bonita Alberta passed away peacefully in Edmonton,
Alberta after a lengthy illness on January 16th, 2014 at the age of 70. Mary was born in Magrath, Alberta
on March 23, 1943 and was raised on the family farm in Del Bonita. Mary is predeceased by her parents
Powell and June Foggin, nee (Swanson), her son Mark Conrad Jorgensen and niece Lynn Thompson. Mary is
survived by her son Michael Jorgensen, daughter Tammy Jorgensen, grandchildren Ty and Anna Thomsen,
sisters Florence Gouw and Linda Thompson, brother Harold Kemble, spouses Harold Mutter and Fred Jorgensen
and mother-in-law Helen Jorgensen along with numerous nieces, nephews, step children and their families.
Beloved family and friends are invited to celebrate Mary’s life of love and fellowship at a Memorial
Service to be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL,
610 4th Street, Lethbridge.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Lethbridge Family
Services, 1107 2 A Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0E6.
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

DOT MEN “JACK” LEE
1924 ~ 2014
Mr. Dot Men “Jack” Lee of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Helen Lee, passed away on Thursday, January 16,
2014 at the age of 89 years.
Jack was born on March 31, 1924. At the age of 4, Jack moved to China for Chinese education and returned
to Canada at age 15 to work in the family dry cleaning business. When Jack turned 18, he enlisted into
the Canadian army; after basic training he was sent to England. From there he was sent to Europe where he
joined up with the South Saskatchewan Regiment; that took him through Belgium, Holland, and Germany.
After the war, Jack came home and did guard duty at the POW camp in Lethbridge for 6 months. Jack then
met Helen and they were married on January 30, 1949 and they had 3 sons. Jack then had a wonderful
opportunity to do skin diving in Cozumel, Micronesia, Hong Kong, and places too numerous to mention.
Jack was an avid sportsman- he played racquetball, tennis, ping-pong, golf, weight-lifting, etc. For many
years he volunteered at the Senior Centre doing different things and also was a Tai Chi instructor. In
1951, he joined the Militia (engineers), then over to the artillery shortly after. He then began teaching
young soldiers and he gained the rank of WOI (RSM) when he retired. In 1979, he was called out of
retirement and was posted to camp Shilo, Brandon, MB. for a few months in the summer. That was his last
posting and then he was “officially” retired. Jack was a member of the Chinese Cultural Society as well
as the K-Ying Po. He was always busy and loved his garden flowers, grapes and especially his Goji plants
and his every day activity in the summer was golfing for the past 30 years.
He achieved his greatest wish which was to attend his granddaughter’s wedding this past November in
Toronto. We thank God for the blessing.
Besides his loving wife Helen, Jack is survived by his sons Ricky (Floss) of Calgary, Terry Lee of
Lethbridge and Corey Lee of Sherwood Park; grandchildren Nicole (Patrick) Moyer of Toronto, Christie
(Jeremy) Froese of Winnipeg, Lucas Lee and Aiden Lee both of Sherwood Park; great- grandchildren Jack
Froese and Peter Froese of Winnipeg; sister Margaret Mah of Red Deer; brother Harvey (Ruth) Lee of
Lethbridge; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.
Jack was predeceased by his parents Duck Lee and Yet Soon; his brother Jim and sisters Jean and Betty.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW
CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge with Mr. John Chan officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation, Box 2211 Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7 or the Cancer Research Society, 305 200 Isabella Street,
Ottawa, ON K1S 1V7 or 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

EILEEN MARY MICHAEL
1931 – 2014
It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of EILEEN MICHAEL on January 18, 2014 at
Lethbridge, Alberta.
Eileen was born in the Galt Hospital (Lethbridge) on February 23, 1931 to Mary and Joseph Medve. She
spent her life in the Lethbridge area and raised her children there. Eileen was a very kind and loving
person and many were the recipients of her generosity.
Left to mourn her passing are her children: Jerry Toth, Jim (Deb) Toth, Bill (Gayle) Toth, Sherry (Kirk)
Blair, Darren (Elaine) Toth, 14 grandchildren and 19 great- grandchildren. She is also survived by two
siblings, Joe Getcho and Linda MacDonald.
No funeral service by request.
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

FULLMER, Barbara Lynn
June 3, 1966 – Calgary, AB
January 16, 2014 – Calgary, AB
Barbara Lynn Fullmer, born June 3, 1966, passed away on January 16, 2014 at Foothills Hospital in
Calgary.
Barbara had a zest for life and was passionate about everything she did. She loved spending time with her
dear friends, the outdoors, and her horses, dogs, and chickens.
Barbara is lovingly remembered by her five older siblings and their spouses: Heber Scott Fullmer (Danice
Macleod), Craig Fullmer (Crystal), Grant Fullmer (Ruth), Carol May (Shawno) and John Fullmer (Cathi); as
well as by ten nieces and nephews: Tandie, Austin, Scott, Amanda, Emily, Victoria, Helen, Eric, Myles,
and Reed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Heber and Edna Fullmer of Calgary in 1994.
Funeral Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Glenwood, AB) on
Friday, January 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Hartley Cemetery. Forward
condolences through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

HICKEN
FERN ARLENE (DAHL) HICKEN passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014, in Raymond, Alberta after an 18 month
struggle with breast cancer.
Fern was born in Raymond on March 25, 1938, the seventh of eight children of Ronda Dahl and Lauretta
Salmon. She grew up on a small farm just outside of town. After high school, she attended the Galt School
of Nursing and later completed her Bachelors Degree at the University of Lethbridge. She worked in
various nursing positions over the years, finishing her career as a public health nurse in Raymond. On
April 28, 1960, she married Jack Hicken. They have lived in Stirling, Alberta, since 1962.
Fern is survived by her husband, Jack, and her four children: Ward, Rhonda Phillips, Melanie, and
Michael. She also has 10 grandchildren who will miss her dearly. She was loved by all who knew her, and
influenced many with her kindness, service, and love.
Friends may meet the family on Thursday evening, January 23 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the LDS Stirling
Chapel and prior to the service on Friday at the church from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, STIRLING CHAPEL, with Bishop Kent Evanson officiating.
Interment to follow in the Stirling 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

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

SKRETTING
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother and great
grandmother Mary Skretting. She passed away peacefully at the age of 95, on Monday, January 13, 2014 at
St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre. She will be lovingly remembered by her children; Ken (Josie)
Skretting of Cranbrook, B.C., Jean (Jim) Fritz of Fraser Lake, B.C., Allan (Patti) Skretting of
Lethbridge, A.B., Stan (Linda) Skretting of Duncan, B.C. and son-in-law Ken Nyhoff of Lethbridge, A.B.,
13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary was predeceased by her loving husband Hans of 57 years, her parents Peter and Elizabeth Dyck, her
daughter Linda Nyhoff, sisters Helen Schmitz and Tina Gygie and her two brothers, Aaron and Peter Dyck.
Mary was born in Morris, Saskatchewan on March 16, 1918. At an early age, her family moved to Herbert,
Saskatchewan where she attended school. Mary met Hans while visiting her sister in Barons and after they
were married, they worked on the farm in Circle Hill, Alberta. After a few years of farming, they moved
to Vancouver Island but because Mary was home sick, they moved back to Alberta.
Mary worked as a cook and baker in Claresholm and Woolworth’s in Lethbridge, where she made lots of
lasting friendships. She loved reading a good book, camping with family and friends, doing jigsaw puzzles
and especially word search puzzles. She enjoyed her weekly coffee visits with her friends at Pop’s Pub
and meeting friends at the Army and Navy. Mary loved to bake and we will miss her homemade bread and
especially her Saskatoon pies. Mom was fortunate to live in her own home right up to one month of her
passing.
A special thanks to the staff of St. Michael’s Palliative Centre for the wonderful care they gave Mary
and to The Lethbridge Society for Meals On Wheels who provided Mary with a meal three times a week. She
looked forward to the volunteer’s visit each time.
A Private Family Service was held at McKILLOP UNITED CHURCH on Saturday, January 18, 2014 to celebrate
her life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s name 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

Marie Ficek
1958 – 2014
It is with deep sadness that we announce that Phyllis Marie Ficek (nee Turk), beloved wife of Ron Ficek, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Taber on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the age of 55 years, after a brief battle with cancer.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine¹s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Roque Pereira, Celebrant. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides her loving husband Ron, she was the proud mother of Raymond Ficek of Taber and Michelle (Doug) Cranston of Taber; a devoted and loving grandmother to six grandchildren Chancelor, Kaya, Brooke and Chase Ficek, Jaiden and Taryn Cranston. She will also be missed my many extended family members and friends.
Marie and Ron moved to Taber in 1976 where together they raised their two children. The love for her family is what defined Marie, becoming the essence of her being. Throughout her lifetime, she exemplified the utmost devotion to her family which was never ending. Marie was the biggest fan at sporting events and could be found driving to and from activities. She always kept the door open for her children, grandchildren and friends who know they were always welcome to drop in unannounced. The front steps of their home was most often where they could all be found, enjoying their time together. Along with her dedication to family, Marie was a faithful long term employee at Frito-Lay. Her work ³family² became a meaningful extension to her life and often she would arrive an hour before her shift started, to visit and enjoy the company of her co-workers. From text messages, phone calls, face times, to snuggles on the couch, ³Now I lay me down to sleep² and giggles, she was always there. A listening ear, advice offered now and then and sentences ending with ³…and that². Marie was the matriarch, a role model, best friend and an unwavering support to so many. When the time came for Marie to be in the hospital, she continued to develop meaningful relationships with the doctors and nursing staff. Of particular importance to her was Dr. Jeff Hughes. Marie enjoyed his quick wit and energy, his never ending willingness to help and his caring nature that went above and beyond the call of duty.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.   

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