By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 14, 2014.
ARTHEA BRACK
1924 ~ 2014
Mrs. Arthea Marguerite Brack, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 8, 2014.
Arthea, wife of the late Robert Frank Brack, was born April 7, 1924 in Cardston. She was predeceased by her parents, William Arthur Pitcher and Hannah Elizabeth Pitcher, four brothers and seven sisters.
Arthea is survived by her son Craig (Diane), grandsons Travis (Andrea) and Tyler (Ashley) of Lethbridge.
She attended school in Woolford, Alberta. Her first job was working at the family’s general store in Woolford. Arthea started her professional career with Alberta Government Telephones in Cardston as an operator.
Arthea married Rob Brack in Nobleford on May 23rd, 1953 and moved to the family farm for a short time before moving to Lethbridge. Arthea’s career with AGT spanned 35 years. Before her retirement she was the manager of the traffic departments in both Lethbridge and Blairmore. Her retirement included selling clothes at Eva Mia, and being a full time grandmother and role model to Travis and Tyler. Arthea was a member of the Royal Purple and the Alberta Telephone Pioneers. Her great joys in life came from her family and friends. She was especially fond of her sister -in-law Marg Roe, her nieces Marg Van Egmond and Joanne Chute. We would like to thank the caring staff at Legacy Lodge for their love and support throughout the past year.
Arthea was a woman of style and fashion. Feel free to wear a little bling to her service.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, April 11, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610- 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
In lieu of flowers, we ask you to donate, in Arthea’s name to the Lethbridge Alzheimer’s’ Society, #402, 740- 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9.
Send condolences at
http://www.mbfunerals.com.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361Â Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com
DAY RIDER
JOSEY CHEYENNE LANE DAY RIDER, beloved daughter of April Day Rider, passed away on Friday, April 4th, 2014 in Vancouver B.C. at the age of 18 years.
A Wake will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, Blood Reserve on Thursday, April 10, 2014 from 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, Blood Reserve on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 11:00 A.M.
Interment to follow at Farm 4, Blood Reserve.
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
DORA BOISSON
1930 ~ 2014
Dora Joan Boisson of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Marcel J. Boisson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at the age of 83 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30pm on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, 2406- 11 Avenue South, Lethbridge with Pastor Thomas Peterson, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Michael’s Palliative Care, 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)328-2361Â Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com
EDWARDS
BETTY EDWARDS, beloved wife of the late Robert Edwards, passed away at Extendicare Fairmont on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the age of 83 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, ABÂ Â T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
Fax: (403) 320-1492
Email:Â condolences@generationsfh.ca
Sign guest book:Â http://www.generationsfh.ca
FAIRBANKS
MARY WALKER FAIRBANKS, beloved wife of the late Paul Fairbanks, passed away at the Raymond Hospital on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the age of 95 years.
Some of the notable qualities of Mary were her devotion to her family and her service in the community and church. She had a great sense of humour, loved people, and demonstrated many acts of compassion.
Mary is survived by her children: Bryan (Rebecca) Fairbanks; Stuart (Linda) Fairbanks; LuAnne (Barry) Wolsey; Lloyd (Jackie) Fairbanks; Romay Fairbanks, many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and her siblings Ralph Walker and Reed Walker.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, Paul Fairbanks (1969), Joyce Fairbanks (daughter-in-law) and Autumn Dunn (great granddaughter).
Friends may meet the family on Friday, April 11 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the LDS – Knight Street Chapel, Raymond, or prior to the Funeral Service on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, KNIGHT STREET CHAPEL, 260 E 200 N, Raymond with Bishop Noel Smith conducting.
Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.
The family would like to thank the staff of The Good Samaritan Prairie Ridge Facility and the Raymond Hospital for the excellent care she received.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Raymond Museum or the Raymond Library.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, ABÂ Â T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
Fax: (403) 320-1492
Email:Â condolences@generationsfh.ca
Sign guest book:Â http://www.generationsfh.ca
JOHN ZDUN
1963 ~ 2014
Mr. John Zdun, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the age of 51 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)328-2361Â Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com
RALPH J. FIX
1928 ~ 2014
Mr. Ralph J. Fix, beloved husband of Mrs. Grace Fix, of Lethbridge passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the age of 86 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4th Street 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)328-2361Â Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com
URASAKI
SHIZUKO “SUZIE” URASAKI passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014 after a lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 76.
Shizuko was born in the village of Yomitan, Okinawa, Japan and was the fourth child in a family of nine children. She grew up in the aftermath of the Second World War and the hardships she endured as a young girl instilled in her the importance of perseverance, hard work and love of family. After high school, she worked as a health care aide and then as an accounting clerk at a U.S. military base in Okinawa. She dreamed of coming to Canada and eventually emigrated with Dad and her growing family. Upon arriving in Lethbridge, Mom began work at York Farms/Maple Leaf Foods and worked there for almost thirty years. Mom was a quiet woman that inspired others through her generosity and strength of character. She enjoyed gardening, cooking traditional Japanese and Okinawan meals and spending time with her family. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease shortly after her retirement and she faced that struggle with dignity and little complaint. She was an example for many because of her determination and commitment to her family and she will be greatly missed.
Shizuko is survived by: her husband of 47 years, Roy Masayoshi; her children Jim (Cindy), George and Rumi; her grandchildren Evian, Ocean, Skyy, Jenna and Kobe.
The family would like to offer their gratitude to Dr. Musk, Dr. Ikuta, Vicki Kortt, the staff at St. Mike’s, and the staff at Park Meadows Good Samaritans for their care and support.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge, with Pastor Jim Lindemann officiating. Koden is gratefully declined.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, ABÂ Â T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
Fax: (403) 320-1492
Email:Â condolences@generationsfh.ca
Sign guest book:Â http://www.generationsfh.ca
WIEBE
It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of our mother, SONJA WIEBE, of Lethbridge, on April 7th, 2014 at the age of 94 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Allyn Mills Officiating.
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
Egbertha Jonker-Van Rijn
1912 – 2014
Egbertha Jonker-Van Rijn, passed away in Taber on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the age of 101 years.
Further information including service details will follow once arrangements have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.     Â