Tuesday March 11, 2014

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 11, 2014.

Brennan, Ernest Edmond
1927-2014
Ernest Edmond Brennan passed away peacefully, after a life well lived.
Ernie was predeceased in 1997 by Inez, his wife of 40 years, as well as his brothers Pat, Lennie, and
Gerald, and his brother in law Paul Hemmelgarn. He leaves behind Dwayne (wife Tammy, grandkids Shea,
Meghan and Kieran), Coleen (husband Scott, grandkids Marita and Julilla), and Doug (wife Joy, grandkids
Logan, Cameron, Jackson, and Carson). He is survived by his sisters Nora (Gene), Bernice, Shirley
(Norman) and Mildred, and his sister-in-laws Rose, Francis, and Mary.
Dad was born in Balmoral and spent his childhood on a farm outside of Stonewall, Manitoba. He became a
teacher and taught at several schools in southern Manitoba, including Eden, where he met Inez. Following
their marriage, Ernie worked for Parks Canada, first at Riding Mountain, in Manitoba, where their
children were born, and then Waterton Lakes in Alberta where they raised their family.
Ernie enjoyed an active outdoors lifestyle, hunting, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing and horseback
riding. Anything to help Doug avoid housework! Ernie served on the hospital and school boards, and as a
volunteer fire fighter and fire chief.
Retiring from Parks Canada, Ernie and Inez moved to Pincher Creek, travelling with extended family and
shuttling between grandkids. Dad bought and became devoted to his first two saddle horses – Red and
Goldie.
Following Inez’s passing, Dad’s desire for companionship was met through his special friendship with
Grace Fitzpatrick. They rode horses along Waterton trails, danced at Twin Butte and at the Hillcrest
Miner’s club, and travelled extensively to visit extended family. Dad and Grace enjoyed sampling menus in
locally owned restaurants. Consistent with his demanding demeanor, Dad was satisfied with nothing less
than a good “vanilla” ice cream to end the day.
For the past 5 years Ernie enjoyed the comfort of his own home, benefiting from the care of Tess first
and then Janice Lomitao, two sisters from the Philippines. When people weren’t visiting him at home, Tess
and Janice took Ernie to coffee gatherings, Pincher Creek events, and activities within their Filipino
community, including Karaoke.
A celebration of Ernie’s life will take place in early May. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations
may be made to the Pincher Creek Hospital, P.O. Box 2554, Picher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 or a charity of your
choice.
If so desired condolences may be offered at http://www.edensfuneralhome.com.
Eden’s Funeral Home and Crematorium
966 Elm Street
Pincher Creek, AB
Phone: 403-627-3131
Email: condolences@edensfuneralhome.com
http://www.edensfuneralhome.com

ELISABETH GRAHAM
1945 ~ 2014
Mrs. Elisabeth Graham, beloved wife of Mr. Don Graham, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014 at the age of
68 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW
CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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

OLIVIER
LINDA OLIVIER of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Bruce Olivier, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014 at the
St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit at the age of 65 years.
A private family memorial event will be held at a later date.
Donations in Linda’s memory would be welcomed to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960 19 St S. Lethbridge T1J
1W5 or to St Michael’s Palliative Care Unit, 1400 9 Ave S. Lethbridge T1J 4V5.
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

PATRICK DILLON
1945 ~ 2014
Mr. Patrick Dillon, beloved husband of Mrs. Karen Dillon, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the age
of 68 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

PETER BAIER
1927 ~ 2014
It is with deep sadness that we announce that Peter Baier passed away peacefully on March 5, 2014 at the
Cedar Creek Lodge in Lethbridge at the age of 86.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am, Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at ST. BASIL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH. 604 13th Street North, Lethbridge, AB, with Father Nathan Siray, celebrant. Cremation has been
entrusted to Martin Brothers following the service.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke
Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7.
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

RITCHIE
DANIEL ROBERT RITCHIE passed away at his home in Foremost on Friday, March 7th, 2014 at the age of 69
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

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