Saturday May 10, 2014

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on May 12, 2014.

1936 ~ CANAVAN ~ 2014
Mrs. Freda Alice Canavan of Foremost, Alberta passed away suddenly on May 5th, 2014 at the age of 77
years.
Freda was born September 21st, 1936 in Lethbridge. She was the youngest of four children and was raised
on a farm south of Foremost. She attended school in Foremost and after graduating worked as a teller at
the Royal Bank. She met Ronald Canavan in 1960 and they were married on June 24th, 1961. Soon after they
were married they moved to Pendant D’Oreille gas camp. Freda and Ron enjoyed travelling in their
motorhome with their two boys, Gordon and Kenneth, prior to Ron’s passing in 1983.
Freda enjoyed gardening and often began feeding stray animals in her back yard like rabbits and cats. She
was the type of person who would not even kill a bug. If there was a bug or spider in her house, she
would let it crawl on a piece of paper and take it outside to let it go.
Freda is survived by her children, Gordon and Kenneth (Peggy) Canavan; two grandchildren, Jayme and
Dustin; one sister, Isabella; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her loving husband, Ron, Freda was
predeceased by her parents, James and Gladys Wilson; two brothers, Fred and James; brother-in-law,
Magnus; and niece, Arlene Stang.
As per Freda’s wishes, a private memorial will be held with her family at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, memorial gifts in Freda’s memory may be made to HALO, 12 – 49 Viscount Avenue SW, Medicine Hat,
Alberta, T1A 5G4, or to the Foremost Community Hall, 802 – 1st Avenue West, Foremost, Alberta, T0K 0X0.
Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Freda
Canavan. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The
Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone
1-800-317-2647.

DOERKSEN
ANNA DOERKSEN (nee Dyck), beloved wife of the late David Doerksen, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away
peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, May 5th, 2014 at the age of 82 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 1:00 P.M.
with Pastor Glenda Wert officiating.
Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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

DOROTHY ELSIE MILNE
October 12, 1932- May 6, 2014
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Elsie Milne. Mom died peacefully at
the age of 81. She died as she lived, with integrity, honesty, compassion for others and so very proud of
her family and community. While we mourn our great loss, we take comfort in knowing that Mom is at peace
with God and is with other family members that have gone before her.
Mom was born on October 12, 1932 in Fort Macleod to Eugenio and Mary Annie Chivilo. She was the second of
four children. Mom is survived by her sisters, Florence and Edith and was predeceased by her beloved
brother, Peter.
Mom married our dad, John Milne, on May 30, 1953. Together they raised four girls, Brenda (Brian) Mcleod,
Barbara (Grant) Perepeluk, Leta (John) McRobert and Georgina (Kevin) Yellowaga. Their son, John Lindsay
Milne II, died in infancy. Mom will be sadly missed by her eight grandchildren, Natalie (Jesse), Landon,
Courtney, Hilary (Josh), Taylor, Braedon, Maddison and Nate and also by two great grandchildren, Walker
and Monroe.
Mom’s funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Saturday May 10, 2014 at the TRINITY UNITED CHURCH,
220-20th St., Fort Macleod, AB, with Reverend Eras Van Zyl, Officiating. Inurnment to follow at Union
Cemetery.
If friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Fort Macleod Handi-bus Society, c/o P.O. Box
881, Fort Macleod, AB, T0L0Z0.
Eden’s Funeral Home and Crematorium
2424 – 5 Avenue
Fort Macleod, AB
Phone: 403-553-3772
Email: condolences@edensfuneralhome.com
http://www.edensfuneralhome.com

GREEP, Robert Norman
December 24, 1928 –
May 7, 2014
Robert Greep passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the age of 85 years.
Left cherishing his memory are his wife of 57 years Opal; 10 children, Dealia Milner (Joe), Barbara
Balfour (Tony), Dale (Sandra), Glen (Debbie), Linda Greep, Louise Davidsen (Leon), John (Victoria),
Lynette Linares (Francisco), Bradley (Jeanette), Rachelle Shipley (Brent), along with 51 grandchildren
and 28 great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents William & Harriett Greep, brothers Earl,
Jim, Wayne, and sister Gladys Schultz. Robert was born in Wardner, BC and raised in Raymond, AB. He
served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Australia. After returning, in
his own words, the best thing he ever did was marry Cleah Opal Hatch. Through Robert Greep’s humility he
was able to transform the vicissitudes of his life into gateways to growth and quietly touched the lives
of all those he came into contact with. The world weeps for men like Robert. Friends may meet the family
at a visitation held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Forest Lawn Chapel, 833 – 44
Street SE, Calgary, on Sunday, May 11, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Funeral service will then be
held at the same location on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with viewing starting at 10:00 a.m.
Messages of condolences may be forwarded to the family at http://www.piersons.ca.

KATHARINA “KATHE”
KULCSAR
1924 ~ 2014
Mrs. Katharina “Kathe” Kulcsar passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2014 at the Sunny South Lodge, Coaldale,
AB, at the age of 89 years.
A Visitation will be held from 4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW
CHAPEL, 610-4th St. S., Lethbridge.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the MAGRATH LUTHERAN CHURCH,
82N, 2 St. W., Magrath, AB. Inurnment to follow in Magrath 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

MANTLER
1928~ 2014
Mrs. Mary Mantler of Coaldale, AB beloved wife of the late John Mantler, passed away on Wednesday, May 7,
2014 at the Chinook Regional Hospital, at the age of 85 years.
Funeral Arrangements to 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

SMITH
HAZEL BEVANS SMITH, beloved wife of Franklyn Rockwell Smith, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday,
May 6, 2014 in Cardston, Alberta.
Hazel was born on March 6, 1934 in Cardston to Frank Ellsworth Bevans and Erma Woodruff Bevans and was
the youngest of ten children.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Her interests included art, sewing, reading,
and gardening. She always grew a large garden and planted and maintained a beautifully landscaped yard.
She was very artistic and loved to paint and often used her talents to decorate for local weddings and
community events.
She took an interest in and supported political initiatives and was a board member of Alberta Federation
of Women United for Families for many years.
Hazel was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served with dedication
in numerous callings and in the Cardston Alberta Temple.
Hazel is survived by her loving husband Frank; eight children, Brandon (Judy), Bradley (Kami), Amber,
Lucy (Foster Sister), Rockwell (Shauna), Dallen (Jayna), Rusten (Amber), Ryan (Michelle); 34
grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; brother, Oscar; sister, Betty and numerous nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jack, Forest, Fulton, Keith, Dale and sisters Eunice and
Mildred.
Friends may meet the family at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Sunday, May 11th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
or at the Church from 11:45 to 12:45 p.m. prior to the Service.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cardston Alberta
West Stake Center (Waterton Hi-way), Cardston, Alberta on Monday, May 12th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., with
Bishop Dean Sommerfeldt officiating.
Interment in the Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, AB.
Email your condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net
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

SYLVESTA (VESTA) WILLIAMS ANDERSON
With sorrow we announce the passing of our dear mother Vesta, at the Raymond Health Centre on Tuesday,
May 6, 2014 at the age of 87 years, beloved wife of the late Frank Garner Anderson.
She is the loving mother of Richard (deceased) (Janice) Anderson, Ted (Bev) Anderson and Lori (Len)
Hatch. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren, one sister, Beth Kesler and
one sister-in-law, June Fawns.
Vesta was predeceased by her husband Frank, son Richard, great grandson Ethan, three sisters: Hortense,
Mary Maud and Loyia, and by her parents Myrtle and Sylvester Williams.
Vesta was born in Cardston, AB on April 27, 1927. She was raised in Glenwood and later moved to Raymond,
where she finished her schooling, met Frank and raised her family.
She worked for many years in the Bank of Montreal in Raymond. Mom will be remembered for her positive
attitude, her never-ending smile, and her love of life. She loved all of her family. She was an amazing
mom. Mom, we will miss you!
Mom was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she held many
different callings. Her favourite was serving in the Temple.
Friends may meet the family on Sunday, May 11 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the LDS Raymond Stake Centre, or
prior to the funeral service on Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, RAYMOND STAKE CENTRE, 2 N 200 W, Raymond, AB, with Bishop Craig Palmer officiating.
Interment will follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.
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

THIESSEN
MR. JOHN B. THIESSEN, beloved husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Thiessen, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away at the
Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the age of 88 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

VAN PEER – HYLKEMA

“My grace is sufficient for you”
“Mijn genade is u genoeg”
II Corinthians 12:9

EISJE (ELS) VAN PEER – HYLKEMA, beloved wife of the late Johannes Van Peer, passed away at the Chinook
Regional Hospital on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her husband in 1969,
her parents Otto and Klaske, one sister and four brothers. She is survived by three dear sisters, Mathy,
Siety and Geesje, numerous nephews and nieces, their extended families and two stepdaughters, Jane and
Marion.
Els was born in Friesland, Netherlands. After training as a nurse, she immigrated to Canada, working in
Toronto, Viking and Lethbridge. She was especially proud of her family; she stayed home many years to
care for her younger siblings after the early death of her mother. By phone and internet, she was able to
keep in daily contact with her family in New Zealand and Netherlands. Els will be remembered as a lovely,
kind and generous person who touched many lives; a woman of strong faith. She will be missed and always
in our hearts.
At Els’ request, there will be no funeral. Friends are invited to gather at the home of Marion Van Peer
Gouw (1609 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, to remember Els.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at Garden View Lodge and St. Therese Villa, and the doctors
and nurses of the Heart Function Clinic and Unit 4A of the hospital for their kindness and care of Els.
Condolences can be forwarded to Els’ family overseas: email ElsVanPeer@yahoo.ca or c/o 1210 Great Lakes
Place South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 6R6.
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

WILLIAM CHARLES STANNARD
1924 to 2014
Bill passed away at Sunnybank Centre, Oliver, BC on Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 at the age of 89.
He was predeceased by his parents George and Mary Ann Stannard, wife Anna, Brother George and Sister
Edna.
Bill will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his Best Friend Mary Grey, Sisters Ruby, Mae, and
Marjorie, Daughters Julene Lind (Gary), Mary Ann Robinson (Darrell), Grandchildren Tracey, Kim (Dave),
Wanda (Rob), Jennifer (Rob), Chris (Trish), Great Grandchildren McKenzie, Logan, Jordan, Hayley, Emmelin
and Aiden.
Bill was born in Calgary, Alberta and raised in Lethbridge. At an early age, Bill worked as a Cowboy on a
cattle ranch and rode the Rodeo Circuit. Bill served in the Army in Britain and Northwest Europe. After
leaving the Armed Services, Bill worked in Lethbridge as a Male Nurse, and then worked for many years in
the Furniture Department of Eatons. Bill loved sports, fishing, bowling and golf and enjoyed several
years as Owner of Rivermouth Boat Guiding Marina in Campbell River, prior to retiring to Lethbridge,
Alberta and later, Oliver BC.
A special Thank-You to the Staff, Doctors and Nurses of Sunnybank Centre (Poppy Ward) for the care and
support provided to Bill and his family.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday May 24, 2014 at the Mountain View Cemetery Field
of Honour, 1210 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. A reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion
Branch #004, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive, Lethbridge, AB.
If friends so desire, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia or the
charity of their choice.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting http://www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.

WILLIAM McINTYRE
(1943-2014)
Mr. William Patrick McIntyre, formerly of Hillcrest, Alberta, was called to be with the Lord on May 1,
2014 while receiving care at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre in Blairmore. He graced this world for
74 years.
He is survived by his children, Stephen, Thomas, Daniel and Christopher; his brother, Robert McIntyre of
Smithers, BC; his former wife, Mary; his life-friends, Bill & Belle Kovach and their daughter, Pam
Vamplew; and his extended family and treasured acquaintances.
The Memorial Mass celebrating Bill’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 11:00 am in the Holy
Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Blairmore, AB with Fr. Ben Marino as Celebrant. Condolences may be
registered at www. fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Donations in memory may be directed towards the CNP Health
Fdn, Bag 1, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0.
Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.

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