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By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 26, 2014.

ANDERSON
DR. ROY. E. ANDERSON passed away February 22, 2014 in Lethbridge at the age of 91. He is the loving
father of three daughters: Gail Sherlock of Calgary, Pam Anderson of Lethbridge and Deb (Rob) Cornelssen
of Cochrane. He has five grandchildren: Mark and Lisa Sherlock, Jamie (Derek) Williamson, Taryn
Cornelssen and Mike Anderson; two great grandchildren Ben and Adelyn Williamson. Roy was predeceased by
his beloved wife, Doris, his brother, Dr. Howard Anderson and his son-in-law, Rolf Sherlock.
Roy was born in Berry Creek, Alberta, on December 17, 1922. He attended Normal School in Calgary where he
earned his teaching certificate and proceeded to teach in a one-room schoolhouse. His teaching career was
cut short by his acceptance into the Army when he was chosen out of a select few to attend the University
of Toronto in the Engineering program. Roy achieved the rank of Lieutenant through his Officer Training.
While serving, he met the love of his life Doris Price at the Army base in Camp Borden where she was a
Red Cross volunteer. They were married on August 23, 1947 in Toronto and spent 59 years together as soul
mates.
After the war, Roy attended and graduated from the Chiropractic College in Toronto. He initially
practiced in Taber and then formed the Chiropractic Associate Clinic in Lethbridge in partnership with
Dr. Jim Speelman; they both retired in 1997.
Roy had a great love for people, a very calming nature and a positive philosophy about life. He was a
dedicated family man and cared greatly about the well being of his patients, friends and family.
Roy enjoyed all sports, especially a good golf game. He was well known for his wonderful sense of humour.
Thanks, Dad for the love and the laughter. We are really going to miss you.
The family will be having a private celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, we respectfully request
donations be made to the Windy City Canine Rescue (www.windycityrescue.com) or Last Chance Cat Ranch.
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

ANTHONY WELLS
Mr. Anthony Wells, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, February 24, 2014 at the age
of 63 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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

DENA MARINO
1924 ~ 2014
Dena Lorraine Marino passed away February 19, 2014 in Lethbridge at the age of 89 years.
Dena was born to Charles and Wandah Parry on September 20, 1924 in Lethbridge Alberta. Her beginnings as
a child sparked her love for horses, with her daily duty of herding dairy cows along roadside ditches
even before she was old enough to start school. There was no such thing as a day without responsibilities
on the dairy farm. She attended White School and Olds College but returned home after suffering a knee
injury. As their father’s health was perilous, and with her older brother Bert overseas with the RCAF,
she and her little brother Don were needed to run the farm during the WW2 years.
It was then that Dena met Carl Marino of Montreal in 1942, while he was stationed at the Lethbridge
Airport, #8 Bombing and Gunnery School .Mom was a talented painter but also had an amazing talent for
writing, which landed her an invitation to move to Hollywood after two recordings, sung by Annette
Warren, and a lyrical debut adopted by the popular Juliette TV Show. She eagerly left it all behind, for
she had met the love of her life, here in Lethbridge: they were married, and settled on 40 acres on the
Jail Road. Soon it was wall to wall horses. No surprise there!! We four kids grew up there and loved it
with all our hearts, as did Mom and Dad. Family and friends were at the top of her list, along with her
passion for her horses. As an accomplished horse woman, and as a founding member of several horse clubs,
including the Remington Carriage Combined Driving Club, it was no surprise that she was still winning
competitions at the age of 66. She resided on the farm until she was 83 years old, then moved to South
Lethbridge.
Dena was predeceased by her husband Carl in 1990, brother Bert Parry, infant sister Lola, and
granddaughter Leisha Marino. She is survived by her brother Don Parry (Freda); as well as all four of her
children: Juanita (Wayne) McKenzie, Don (Dawn) Marino, Linda (Randy) Maxwell and Jamie (Barb) Marino: 10
grandchildren; Tyler and Dan Willis; Lisa and Neil Marino; Kim Punter, Natalie Guidinger and Kyle
Maxwell; Raina, Myriah and Ryley Marino: and 8 great-grandchildren, with “one on the way”.
We love you Mom! We thank you for your passion for life, and everything in it, as we would do it all over
again…..JUST LIKE THAT!
A celebration of her life will take place on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the ITALIAN-CANADIAN
CULTURAL CENTRE, 1511 St. Edward Blvd. North, 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

GEORGE GETZINGER
1927 – 2014
GEORGE passed away peacefully in Lethbridge, AB on February 19, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife
Doreen, daughter Diane and son Rodney; as well as four grandchildren: Kim, Jason, Carmen and Jordan. He
is also survived by four brothers: Willie, Martin, Rhiney, and Rudy, and two sisters, Emma and Christina.
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

GEORGE VARGA
1934 – 2014
GEORGE VARGA, father of Maggie Curran and Zsolt Varga, passed away surrounded by his family at Legacy
Lodge in Lethbridge, on Friday, February 21, 2014 at the age of 79 years.
At George’s request, a service will not be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Lethbridge, 402-740-4 Ave.
South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9.

HARVEY
December 8, 1928 – February 24, 2014
ALISTAIR MCLENNAN “MAC” HARVEY passed away at the Fairmont Extendicare in Lethbridge on Monday, February 24th, 2014 at the age of 85 years.
Mac was born in Glasgow, Scotland and moved with his family to Blackburn, England where he attended
primary and grammar school. On leaving school, he became a “farmer’s boy” for five years before attending
King’s College, Newcastle upon Tyne where he received a B.Sc (Hon.) in Animal Science and Agricultural
Economics. He was first employed in a government advisory service, and later by the agricultural division
of ICI mainly in northern England and southern Scotland. In 1969, he moved to eastern Canada with the
agricultural division of CIL, the Canadian division of ICI. After four years, to be closer to the
mountains he loved, Mac resigned from ICI and gained further experience in farm business and management
in Edmonton and Olds, then moved to Lethbridge in 1978 as Regional Economist with Alberta Agriculture at
the Lethbridge Research Centre. He took early retirement in 1985 to “become better acquainted with how
the 90% of the less fortunate of the world manage to survive”, becoming a consultant with CESO
international (Canadian Executive Service Overseas) travelling to many parts of the Third World in this
capacity.
Mac was an avid outdoorsman and world traveller. From early expeditions with the Barnsley Mountaineering
Club in Yorkshire, England, he continued his adventures in North America and around the world from the
Rockies to the Himalayas, the Alps to the Andes, the High Arctic to Antarctica, and to Australia, New
Zealand and parts of Africa. In Lethbridge, he joined the Chinook Outdoor Club and continued with his
hobbies of hiking, mountaineering, skiing and cycling, as well as photography and stamp collecting. Mac
always exuded an aura of positive cheer and optimism, and made friends wherever he went.
Mac was predeceased by his parents John and Jessie Harvey, and his sister Muriel Smurthwaite of
Queensland, Australia. Mac never married. His closest relatives are a nieces and nephews in Australia,
and a cousin in England. He will be missed by his friends Becky, Norman and Geoff, by the staff at
Extendicare, and his main care giver, Gilbert, of We Care.
A Celebration of Life for Mac will be arranged at a future date.
Donations in Mac’s name may be made to a charity of your choice, or to Meals on Wheels or MSF (Medecins
Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders), two of his favourite charities.
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

JANS
WILLIAM JANS, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 in Lethbridge at the age of 79 years.
William loved many things, including camping, fishing and he very much enjoyed his employment with Dave
at Big D. He was an excellent dancer in which he participated often with his loving and caring friend,
Audrey Gruninger. He has also been a long standing member of the Blue Ridge Country Jam Society since
1999.
A private interment was held in the Royal View Cemetery, North Lethbridge.
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

JEAN PIRO
1938 ~ 2014
Mrs. Jean Piro, beloved wife of the late Mr. Michael Piro, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at
the age of 75 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 1, 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

NISHIYAMA
CHIEKO LOUISE NISHIYAMA beloved wife of the late Jack Noboru Nishiyama, passed away at the Prairie Ridge
Lodge in Raymond on Monday, February 24, 2014 at the age of 89 years.
A Visitation will be on Friday February 28, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at CHRISTENSEN SALMON
GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday March 1, at 2:00 PM at the BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF SOUTHERN
ALBERTA, 470-40 Street South, Lethbridge, with Reverend Y. Izumi officiating.
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

RIRIE
WILLIAM HOLLIS RIRIE, of Magrath, Alberta, passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta on February 20th, 2014 at
the age of 81 years.
William is survived by his siblings Harriet Strate, Mark (Barbara) Ririe, and Keren Brenton.
Friends may meet the family at the Diamond Willow Terrace, Magrath, Alberta on Thursday, February 27th,
2014 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
A Graveside Service will be held at the Magrath Cemetery on Friday, February 28th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
followed by a Memorial Service at the Diamond Willow Terrace, Magrath at 2:30 p.m.
E-mail your condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Berry Gorham of Legacy.
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
legacyfh@telus.net

SCHNEIDER
Our beloved mother, GLADYS NISH SCHNEIDER, grandmother and friend passed peacefully on February 21, 2014
in Cardston, Alberta at the age of 95 years. Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Dave Schneider.
She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Darrel (Donna), Nedra (Bill) Marshall, Rex (Sherie), Grant
(Sandra) Schneider.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 1st, at 11:00 am at Legacy Funeral Home, 107 – 6th St
West, Cardston, AB. Interment will be at the Cardston 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

WADE GALLOWAY
1976 ~ 2014
It is with great sadness that the family of Wade Galloway, the beloved husband of Sarah Galloway,
announce his passing on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the age of 37 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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

WILLIAM BACZUK
1928 ~ 2014
After a full, long and healthy life William Baczuk passed peacefully on February 20, 2014 at Foothills
Hospital. He was 85 years of age.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday February 27 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610
4th Street South, Lethbridge.
In lieu of flowers, we respectfully request donations be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Box 2211,
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 9Z9.
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

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