Thursday April 3, 2014

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 3, 2014.

ANNA “PAULA” SCHEFTER
1923 ~ 2013
Mrs. Anna “Paula” Schefter of Raymond, beloved wife of the late Mr. Herman Schefter, passed away
peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the age of 90 years.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC
CHURCH, 2405 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant.
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

GIRLING
MR. ROBERT GIRLING, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Marlene Girling passed away at St. Michael’s Health
Centre, on Tuesday April 1, 2014, at the age of 65 years. A Memorial Gathering will be held at a later
date.
Evergreen Cremation Services
327 – 10 Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
Phone: (403) 329-4934
Send condolences: http://www.evergreenfh.ca

GREY
Sadly, we announce the passing of our Father, John Joseph Grey, on Saturday, March 29, 2014.
John was the first child of Frances and William Grey and born in Kursk, Russia on January 14, 1916.
After leaving his early childhood home in Kelme, Lithuania, the family emigrated to Canada in 1926, to
join maternal grandparents Elizabeth and Charles Latuk in Stirling, Alberta. He married Donna June
Walberg in 1939 and settled in Lethbridge with their four children.
John’s main interests were his violin music, hunting, fishing, boating and happy times with the family at
Waterton and Kootenay Lakes. He also played with his band The Melody Boys and several times on CJOC
radio. Music was his expression of love and joy that he shared with family and friends for many years. In
2012, he recorded his first CD with backup by friend Darrell Shirley, of his favourite violin tunes as
his legacy to be enjoyed in the future.
John is survived by three children Sybil (Bernie) Peters, Sandra (Edward) Wood and Bryce (Linda) Grey,
seven grandchildren, Robyn Johnston, Joanne (Pasquale) Mautone, Kevin (Peggy) Wood, Drew (Natasha)
Peters, Terrelle (Luc) Grey, Liz (Ludo) Grey, and Eden (Leigh) Grey, two sisters, Helen Stakenas of
Calgary and Amelia Coupland of Surrey, B.C. and fourteen great-grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his lovely wife of 65 years, Donna June Grey in 2004; son John Brian Grey in 2003
and parents Frances & William Grey, brothers Walter and Marvin and sister Madeline “Pat” Finley.
John, a man who lived a long, healthy, independent life is now at peace and resting. Your family will
miss you for a long time.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 12:00 P.M. to 12:45 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Glenda Wert officiating.
Following the Funeral Service, Interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge.
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

HANLEY, Audrey Elizabeth
July 14, 1934 – March 29, 2014
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Audrey Elizabeth (nee Perkins) Hanley on Saturday,
March 29, 2014 in her 79th year. Audrey was born July 14, 1934 in Lethbridge, Alberta to Ted and Anna
Perkins. Beloved wife of the late Carmond Hanley (2000) for 42 years, their children will deeply miss
their loving mother; Doreen and her husband John Klassen, Viv Hanley, Dallas Price, Fred Hanley (Jackie)
and her absolutely adoring grandchildren: Sheena, Mark, Jessica, Rylee (great-granddaughter), Nichole and
Kevin Klassen, Quinn and Netanya Hanley along with ‘Milky’ Audrey’s beautiful white dove. Audrey is also
survived by two sisters, Doreen Broadbent and Carol Santa; sister-in-law Bev Perkins-Stelter, brother-
in-law Gerry (Dorothy) Hanley and many special nieces and nephews who Audrey thought so fondly of. A
heartfelt thank you to Moms dearest friends: Laura, Brenda & Kathy. Thank you to Care to Share Senior
Services who helped keep her independence and accompanied her on appointments as well. A Memorial Service
will be held at Eden Brook Funeral Home on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers our
family would like to encourage you to please donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may
be forwarded to the family by visiting http://www.edenbrookcemetery.ca. Arrangements entrusted to EDEN BROOK
FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE (17th Avenue SW and Lower Springbank Rd).

HRANAC
GARRY FREDERICK HRANAC passed away suddenly on April 1, 2014 at the age of 55 years with his family by
his side. Garry was the loving husband of Rita (nee Giesbrecht), and father to Nolan and Joel. Garry is
also survived by his mother Mary Hranac, sisters Beverly Hranac (Darren) and Christine Ehnes, father-in-
law Bill Giesbrecht (Elfriede), sisters-in-law Karin Rempel (Stan) and Linda Giesbrecht. Nephews Tyler
Ehnes and Scott Rempel, nieces Jacquie Beverly, Allison Haugseng, Vickie Vanderpyl, Jennifer Giesbrecht,
Caitlyn and Shannon Stone, and Tennille Ehnes.
Garry was pre-deceased by his father Fred (2008), brother Rick (2011), brothers-in-law Brian Ehnes (2010)
and Eckard Giesbrecht (2002) and his mother-in-law Frieda Giesbrecht (2003).
Garry was a farmer through and through and loved everything about the farming life. He cherished the last
2 seasons where he was able to pass his farming knowledge onto Nolan and was planning to add Joel to the
team this year.
He loved his family with all his heart and he will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at the COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 – 17 Street, Coaldale on Friday,
April 4, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Brett Annable officiating.
Interment to follow at Coaldale Mennonite Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Garry’s memory to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, P.O. Box
767, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2L4
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

JOHN SHASKIN
1925 ~ 2014
Mr. John Shaskin of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Vera Shaskin passed away on Tuesday, April 1,
2014 at the St. Michael’s Health Centre at the age of 89 years.
Vigil Rites will be held at 7:00pm on Friday, April 4, 2014 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL,
610-4th Street South.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW
CHAPEL with Father Antonie Ciobanu, 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

MARY MALAWSKI
1919 ~ 2014
Mary passed away on March 30, 2014, fiercely independent until the very end. She had emigrated from
Germany with her husband, Stan, and baby daughter in the early 1950’s. Life was hard but surviving the
war in Europe had developed in her a will and inner strength of steel. Even more important was a
staggering religious faith which remained unshakeable. Believing all work useful she would take many
varieties of jobs, despite having a teaching certification from her native Russia. Throughout her life
she had a passion for eye catching clothes, her vegetable garden, her church, and later on, of course,
her grandchildren. They, in turn, were endlessly amused by her storytelling presented in a thick Russian
accent accompanied by appropriate facial expressions. Never did she forget a birthday or celebration and
each card would have a Kit Kat tucked in it.
She will always be in the hearts of Anna, Ted and Alexandra, Catherine, Matthew and Gregory, and a slight
whisper in the memory of Madelyn.
Many thanks to Lena, Ruth, Elaine and Margaret for their support over the years and thank you to all the
compassionate staff at the Chinook Regional Hospital.
A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY
VIRGIN RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, 907 – 9th Avenue North, Lethbridge with Father Antonie Ciobanu,
celebrant. An interment will take place 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

WALTER SLOMP
JANUARY 28, 1930 ~
MARCH 31, 2014
Mr. Walter Slomp, beloved husband of Mrs. Mina Slomp, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on
Monday, March 31, 2014 at the age of 84 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at TRINITY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH,
1100 40th Avenue North, Lethbridge, with Reverend Hank Van der Woerd, officiating. A private family
interment will take place in the Mountain View Cemetery with Reverend Wybren Oord, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the two places where Walter volunteered, Bibles for
Missions, 1004- 1st Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0B1 or the Interfaith Foodbank, 1103- 3rd Avenue
North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0H7.
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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