Friday March 21, 2014

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 21, 2014.

BARKER, Eda Mary
Eda Mary Barker passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday morning, March 17, 2014 in Calgary, AB at
the age of 96 years. Eda is remembered by her sons, Richard (Wendy) and Kevin; four grandchildren, Tony
(Jennifer) Evangelista, Clint (Debbie White) Evangelista, Craig (Sophia Yang) Aschacker and Jill (Michael
Davey) Aschacker, as well as by seven great grandchildren. She was sadly predeceased by her
granddaughter, Norine; daughter, Carole and second husband, Gordon. Eda was born to Marino and Vittoria
Martini on May 11, 1917 in Blairmore, AB, the youngest of five children. She was active in sports,
spending many years golfing, curling and skiing in Crowsnest Pass. She was also active in the community
and belonged to the Royal Purple and the Catholic Women’s League, and sang in the church choir of St.
Anne’s Parish. In 1939, Eda married Martin Aschacker of Blairmore. They had three children and continued
an active lifestyle, travelling and staying busy gardening. She was an accomplished landscape painter.
Martin passed away in 1987 and in 1989, she remarried Gordon Barker in Edmonton. They enjoyed staying
busy with St. Agnes Parish and Senior’s Centre, entertaining and playing music (square dancing). A
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 10827 24 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2W 2Z2
on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the
website http://www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.
FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATIORIUM
Telephone: 403-297-0888
Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial

BRADLEY
  MRS. MAY BRADLEY (nee Cullen), beloved wife of the late Mr. Jack Bradley of Lethbridge, passed away at
the St. Therese Villa on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the age of 96 years.
May was born on December 18, 1917 in Lethbridge and completed her schooling in Bow Island. She attended
the University of Alberta for one year before entering the School of Nursing program at the Holy Cross
Hospital in Calgary. Learning the “art” of nursing as well as nursing as a science was reflected in
earning a medal for “Executive Ability” at her graduation. May said she was never sure what she did to
deserve it but it must have been something good. Making patients feel comfortable and secure served as
her mission in life for all the people’s lives she touched. After graduating in 1939 she began her
Stewardess training program in Winnipeg for TCA (now Air Canada). An RN designation was required at the
time for this career. On her second flight she met Jack Bradley, the flight captain. They were married in
1941 and settled in Montreal where their three children were born. Following Jack’s tragic death in 1945,
May moved back west settling first in Vancouver and then in Lethbridge in 1949. She returned to her
nursing career which spanned decades and included clinic work, Head Nurse at St. Michael’s Hospital and
teaching at the St. Michael’s School of Nursing. May retired in 1977 but her love of nursing stayed close
to her heart. Music was a major part of her life and her gift of singing and playing the piano will be an
unforgettable memory for all. From sing-songs to birthday parties to hymns during the church services at
Pemmican Lodge, it remained a therapy for both the player and the listener. May will be greatly missed by
her son Tim, daughter Jackie (Ed), grandchildren Tammy (Todd), Jeff (Chelsea), Shannon and Kirsten
(Felix) as well as five great-grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered by her sister Frances,
sister-in-law Fay and many nieces and nephews. May was predeceased by her husband Jack, son Joe, parents
“Minnie” and Louis, brothers Alan, Norman, Louis and sister Patricia.
A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12th Avenue
South, Lethbridge on Saturday, April 8, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Father Nathan Siray, Celebrant.
A private family Graveside Service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Calgary at a later date.
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

BRIAN WAYNE WIELAND
1951 ~ 2014
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Wayne Wieland on March 16, 2014 at the age
of 62. He was born on November 2, 1951 and grew up in the Iron Springs area, later residing in Picture
Butte and most recently in Lethbridge.
Brian is survived by Brenda, his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 43 years. He will be forever
cherished by his daughters Sherry Wieland of Calgary, Kimberly (Steven) Wise, Melanie (Kevin) Winters and
his precious grandchildren Jada, Mason and Ashton Winters all of Lethbridge.
Brian will also be sadly missed by his siblings, Les (Laurie) Wieland of Iron Springs, Gloria Wieland of
Vancouver and Debbie (Brent) Dustin of Port McNeill, BC; his mother in law, Martha Silsbe of Lethbridge;
brothers in law, Russ (Judie) Silsbe of Lethbridge, Lynn (Sharon) Silsbe of Carmangay, Larry (Gloria)
Silsbe of Lethbridge, Barty Silsbe of Picture Butte, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts, and
many friends.
Brian is predeceased by his parents, Martin and Helen Wieland, his brother Edward Wieland, father in law
Lawrence Silsbe, numerous aunts and uncles and also by his dear friends Fred Sikkens and Ken Bartz.
Brian was a true farmer at heart and loved being outdoors whether he was farming, custom trucking,
gardening, working around the yard, taking his grandchildren for walks and to play in the park or just
out for a drive with Brenda often looking at the fields or checking on his cattle. He was a hard worker
who took tremendous pride in everything he did including working, gardening, cooking, playing the lottery
and spending time with his family and many friends.
Brian was a strong yet kind hearted and genuine man who made friends wherever he went. He was always
willing to help those in need any way that he could and loved talking to people, telling them stories and
coming up with nicknames for those he met. He was blessed with very loving family and friends; rich in
every way that mattered.
In lieu of flowers, please purchase a Foothills Hospital Home Lottery ticket online
http://www.foothillshospitalhomelottery.org or by phone 1-888- 541-5540 or donate blood to Canadian Blood
Services, call 1-800-2DONATE.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011
– 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, with Reverend Lois Punton, officiating.
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

DEANNA HAMILTON
1939 ~ 2014
Deanna Hamilton (nee Blackwell) of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Robert Hamilton, passed away on Friday,
March 14, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 74 years.
Besides her loving husband Robert, Deanna is survived by her daughter Tracy (Hermann) Nell, her son Kevin
(Shawn) Hamilton, and her grandchildren Dexter Hamilton, Dalyce Hamilton, Talita Nell, Esmé Nell and
Thandi Nell.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm, on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1614 –
5th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, with Dr. Bruce Martin, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317- 10th Street
South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 9Z9 or St. Michael’s Palliative Care Foundation, 1400- 9th Avenue South,
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5.
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

DELBERT VASELENAK
1938 ~ 2014
Mr. Delbert Vaselenak, passed away on March 18, 2014 at the age of 75 years. He is survived by his
sisters Dianne (Quince) Wensveen and Joan Olesky (Lee Mann).
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW
CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, with Deacon Frank Peta, officiating. Interment to follow at
Mountain View Cemetery.
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

Dorothy Irene Wells,
(nee Jarvie)
April 15th, 1932 – March 13, 2014
Dorothy Irene Wells, the beloved wife of Charles H. Wells, passed away at the St. Michael’s Care Centre,
on Thursday March 13th, 2014, surrounded by the love of her natural family and the care of the wonderful
professionals at St. Mike’s.
A family and close friend’s Celebration of Dorothy’s Life will be held at The Chapel at St. Michael’s
Care Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta on Saturday, the 22nd of March at 11:00 am., with Reverend Terry
Shillington and Reverend Aldeen McKay officiating.
The gift of flowers is gratefully declined. For those wishing to remember Dorothy please consider making
a donation to the Canadian Arthritis Association, a disease which Dorothy suffered from for 50 years.
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

ELIZABETH “BETTY”
GIESBRECHT
1936 ~ 2014
Mrs. Betty Giesbrecht of Lethbridge beloved wife of Mr. Jake M. Giesbrecht passed away peacefully in the
arms of the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the age of 77 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, March 24, 2014 at the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1614-
5Ave South, Lethbridge.
Memorial donations may be made in Betty’s name to the Stonecroft Ministries Canada, PO Box 38089,
Edmonton AB T6A 3Y6, Phone: 1.780.485.1100.
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

IRENE LUCILLE TETRAULT
(nee Holcek)
Jan. 28, 1928 – Dec. 16, 2013
She is survived by her sons Mark and Tom and families, and by her sister Matilda Holcek.
She is predeceased by her husband Captain Don Tetrault, parents John and Rosalie Holcek, brothers Joseph
and John Holcek and sisters Annie, Mary and Rose.
Memorial Mass on Saturday, March 22, 10:00AM at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Father Kevin Tumback
officiating.

IRVINE
It is with the utmost sadness that the family of RONALD DENNIS “SCOTTY” IRVINE announces his passing
after a short, but courageous battle with lung disease.
Scotty was born on the family farm near Barons, Alberta to parents Hazel (nee Mickleberg) and Billy
Irvine, where he spent the rest of his life farming. Married to Madeline Mifflin for nearly 60 years,
they raised four children: Terry, Gary (Brenda), Lee (Monica) and Barb (Chris). Scotty loved camping and
fishing in the mountains and spent many summers with the family near Spring Creek. In his later years, he
spent much of his time on the golf course at Keho Lake, perfecting his game. He loved being outdoors and
always “on the go” somewhere. Sharing a story or a joke at the local coffee shop was a favourite pastime.
He had a great sense of humour and made friends wherever he went. In his last days, Scotty was surrounded
by all of his family at his bedside, sharing stories and jokes right up until his last moments.
Scotty was predeceased by his mother Hazel (nee Mickleberg), father Billy Irvine, and brother Sonny. He
is survived by his sister Lorraine and wife Madeline. Scotty is the proud father of four children, six
grandchildren: Colby, Connor, Baylee, Carson, Brandon and Lauren. Scotty was a true testament to “family
first”.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South,
Lethbridge on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Glenda Wert officiating.
The family expresses their sincere thanks to the staff at the South Campus Hospital in Calgary, where
Scotty spent his last days. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks for donations to the Alberta
Lung Association, Suite 208, 17420 Stony Plain Road NW, Edmonton, AB, T5S 1K6 in his memory.
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

MCDERMID
PETER MCDERMID, beloved husband of Sharon McDermid, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on
Wednesday, March 19th, 2014 at the age of 84 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

NORGARDT
MR. LESLIE CYRIL NORGARDT, beloved husband of Mrs. Barbara Ann Norgardt, of Lethbridge, passed away at
the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Wednesday, February 26th, 2014 at the age of 86 years.
A Private Family Celebration of Life will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, Scenic drive & 11th Street
South, Lethbridge, on Saturday March 29th, 2014 at 2:00 P.M.
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

ROGOZ
BARBARA ROGOZ of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at
the age of 59 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CASINO LETHBRIDGE – Boardroom marked Private, 3756 – 2nd Avenue
South, Lethbridge, on Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Please bring some stories of Barb to share. In lieu of flowers, donations maye be made to the Humane
Society: 2920 16 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E9
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

TIMMERMANS
ANNA MARIA (RIA) TIMMERMANS, of Medicine Hat, AB, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the age of 93
years.
She leaves 4 children to cherish her memory; Annette Hoetmer of Holland, Rian Middleton of Medicine Hat,
Bert Timmermans of Victoria and Adrian Timmermans of High River. She was the beloved Oma of 12
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Adrian Timmermans and her son
John Timmermans.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. with Alice Takacs, Officiant.
A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South,
Lethbridge on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Nathan Siray, Celebrant.
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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