Monday June 9, 2014

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 9, 2014.

ALLAN CLIFTON
1949 ~ 2014
Mr. Allan Clifton of Lethbridge, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 65 years.
At Allan’s request there will be no funeral service.
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

BERT NILSSON
1926 ~ 2014
Mr. Bert Nilsson of Lethbridge, formerly of Warner, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Muriel Nilsson, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 87 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

Betty Mae Stewart
It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Mae Stewart announce her passing on Thursday June 5, 2014 at the age of 81 years.
Betty Mae Bannink was born on August 19, 1932 in Lethbridge; the eldest child of Everett and Nettie Bannink. Betty Mae and her siblings Doug, Donald, Jean and Linda grew up in the Monarch area and attended school in Nobleford.
Times were lean on the farm but there was never a shortage of love and support in the Bannink household. Perhaps inspired by her mother’s dream of being a teacher, Betty Mae graduated from the University of Alberta (Calgary) Faculty of Education in 1952. She then accepted her first teaching position at the McNally School.
Betty Mae found true love and married her lifelong partner Gordon in 1954 – a union that flourished over 54 years. Their family life would begin soon thereafter which saw Betty Mae trade in her teaching career for her made-to-measure role as “Mom”. There was no greater supporter of her daughters in education, sports, music and career. She dedicated herself to ensuring her children would take pride in achievement and independence. Her installation as Worthy Matron, Order of the Eastern Star (Heather Chapter) was just one of her own proud moments.
While busy with all that entails being a farmer’s wife and mother to three daughters, Betty Mae would work with her mother to help create the Monarch Beavers Club. For many years this Club and its volunteers would entertain hundreds each year through fundraising activities whose proceeds would be dedicated to local charities. She returned to teaching on a substitute basis once her daughters were all in school. She was admired and respected by all students who enjoyed her days in the classroom. Throughout her life, Betty Mae remained a valued community supporter. Her kitchen table was often a welcome gathering place for conversation or comfort for those in need. And all were rewarded with her infamous baking.
Later in life, her three granddaughters Emma, Jillian and Hope provided enormous joy – another generation of budding pride.
Betty Mae leaves to mourn her three daughters – Laurie Hacker (Bob Hacker), Barbara Stewart and Patti Stewart (Peter Marshall); granddaughters Emma Hacker, Jillian Hacker and Hope Stewart-Marshall; brothers Douglas Bannink (Dona) and Donald Bannink (Marilyn); brother-in-law Andy Veres (Louise) in addition to numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours. She was predeceased by husband Gordon; parents Everett and Nettie; sisters Jean Veres and Linda Keller; and son-in-law Ron Poole.
A Funeral Service will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH – 2329 15 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Cancer Society.
Honoured to Serve
Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium
2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
Fax ~ (403) 381-3128Toll
Free ~ 1-(888)-381-7778
care@cornerstonefh.ca

GASQUE
BARBARA GASQUE, beloved wife of David Gasque, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 7th, 2014 at the age of 73 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

OLER
ELIZABETH ANNE, beloved wife of Blair Oler, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 64 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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

PAYNE
Dr. VERNON PAYNE, beloved Husband of Helen Payne, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 81 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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

PESZNEKER
ANNA ELIZABETH PESZNEKER, beloved wife of Tony Peszneker of Lethbridge, passed away at home on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 91 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

PLOMP
MR. WILLIAM “BILL” FRANCISCUS PLOMP, beloved husband of Mrs. Dolores Plomp, of Picture Butte, AB., formerly of Nobleford, AB., passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, June 6, 2014 at the age of 90 years.
Bill was born to Frank and Lillian Plomp in Monarch, AB., on March 14, 1924. He had many talents which he acquired throughout the years working in several different areas, before starting with Noble Cultivators, where he was employed for 46 years.
Bill is survived by his wife Dolores of Picture Butte, AB. and his three daughters Dianne (Tony) Wolak of Shaughnessy, AB., Carol (Tracy) Beglaw of Nobleford, AB., Kathy (Tim) McNichol also of Nobleford, AB., along with three grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.
Bill was predeceased by his parents and his sister Jean.
At Bill’s request, there will be no funeral service.
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

Kathy Egeland
1938 – 2014
Kathleen Edith Egeland, beloved wife of late Art Egeland, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 75 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.

Walter Koyanagi
1920 – 2014
Walter Wataru Koyanagi, beloved husband of Kiyo Koyanagi, passed away in Taber on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 93 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.   

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