By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 17, 2014.
BERRY
DEANNE “SHELLEY†BERRY, of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Friday, June 13, 2014 at the age of 44 years.
She is the loving mother of Dreyton and Jaimie Kuffler of Strathmore. She is also survived by her parents Shirley and Glen Berry of Lethbridge, one sister and two brothers, Jody (Tony) Lawrence of Langley, BC, Ryan (Karly) Berry of Kimberley, BC and Chris (Lori) Berry of Lethbridge as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank the Victoria Park High School especially CoriJo, for all the support and meals, the Emergency Room Staff at the Chinook Regional Hospital, St. Michael’s Palliative Care staff especially Dr. Ireland and the many other people who supported, brought food and helped Shelley and the family.
In memory of Shelley, memorial donations may be made to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, Chinook Regional Hospital, 960-19 Street South, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 1W5.
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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
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FRIESEN-FEHR
RYAN THOMAS FRIESEN-FEHR, of Milk River, AB, passed away suddenly at the Milk River Hospital on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at the age of 12 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at the RIVER OF LIFE CHUCH – 401 Main Street, Milk River, AB on Thursday, June 19, 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.
MCCARTAN
John Patrick McCartan, beloved husband of the late Eileen McCartan, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away suddenly while at work in Fort Mackay, Alberta on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at the age of 70 years.
He is the loving father of Pauline (Bill) Wong of Calgary; Jacqueline (Bill) Swann of Lethbridge; and father-in-law to Mike Kawade of Lethbridge. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren – Jessica, Cian, Zachary, Nikolas, Chloe, Naithen and Chayne.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Eileen; daughter Diane Kawade, son John George McCartan, and his parents John and Bridget McCartan.
John was born on September 22, 1943 in Glasgow Scotland, the youngest of five children born to John and Bridget McCartan. He went on to marry the love of his life, Eileen Thompson, on October 3, 1964. They went on to have three daughters and a son together. In September 1975, John immigrated to Canada, with his family following in December 1975, and after a short return to Scotland, lived and raised his family in Coaldale, Alberta, eventually moving to Lethbridge in 2010, where he resided until his passing.
John’s skills as a millwright led him to a long career with Dresser Rand in Lethbridge, and after its closing, continued with various jobs up in Fort McMurray and area. John was a proud member of the Millwrights Machinery Erectors and Maintenance Union, Local 1460, Alberta.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Thursday, June 19th, 2014 from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, on Friday, June 20th, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Deacon Bill Young 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
RICHARD VAL GRBAVAC
JANUARY 7, 1953 ~
JUNE 13, 2014
Mr. Richard Grbavac of Lethbridge, passed away on June 13, 2014 at the age 61 years.
Beloved son of the late Mr. Val and Mrs. Mary Grbavac, brother of Stanley Grbavac, Christine Grbavac and the late Teresa Grbavac, father of Jason (Natalie) Grbavac and Sherri Grbavac; uncle to Ben & Nicole Hubek, Jeremy Loose, Erin Santarossa, Michelle, Stefanie and Stella Grbavac; grandfather to Kyler and Khole Grbavac.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday June 18, 2014 at the MARTIN BROTEHRS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, AB with Father Thomas Vadassery, officiating. A private family interment will be held in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond, AB.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. 204-2323- 32nd Avenue, N.E. Calgary, AB T2Z 6Z3.
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
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TERRANCE “TERRY” GOLLINGER
1958 ~ 2014
Terrance “Terry” Patrick Gollinger of Milk River, AB, beloved husband of May Gollinger passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at the age of 56 years.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 1:00PM at ST. PETERS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 321 Main Street North, Milk River, Alberta.
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
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WILLIAM “BILL” SKELTON
1919 ~ 2014
Mr. William “Bill” Skelton of Lethbridge passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at the age of 95 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at First Baptist Church, 1614 – 5 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB. Dr. Bruce Martin and Pastor Stephen Reynolds officiating.
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
Marilyn Kosowan
1950 – 2014
 Marilyn Ann Kosowan, beloved wife of Greg Kosowan, passed away unexpectedly in Taber on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the age of 63 years.
 Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Augustine¹s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 7:00 P.M.
 The Funeral Service will be held at St. Augustine¹s Catholic Church, 5009 –
48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. with the Rt. Rev.
Taras Krochak, Presider. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
 Marilyn was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed by Greg, her husband of thirty nine years and by her children Fred
(Dawna) McDowell of Fernie, British Columbia, Allan (Shari) Kosowan of Pembroke, Ontario, Joseph (Brandi) Kosowan of Taber and Tanya Kosowan (Jason
Pizzati) of Taber; seven grandchildren Brandon, Gregory, Katie, Dawson, Sara, Bobbi and Jordynn. She is also survived by her siblings Clifford
(Winnifred) Whitrow, Walter (Shelley) Whitrow, Donna (Lorne) Ingram, Beverly
(Richard) Phillips, Margaret (Terrance) Lewis, Brenda (Murray) Phillips, June (Wade) Weiss, Gordon (Mishal) Whitrow, Ernest (Eilleen) Whitrow and mother-in-law Vera Stratychuk; her loved and respected brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many cousins and numerous nieces and nephews.
 She was predeceased by her parents Gordon and Lillian Whitrow, son Gordon McDowell, daughter Anita McDowell, father-in-law Andrew Kosowan and step-father-in-law Philip Stratychuk.
 Marilyn will forever be in our hearts!
 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Marilyn¹s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 204, 2323 – 32 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z3 (www. diabetes.ca) or to the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, 12001 – 44 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2Z 4G9 (www.cpalberta.com), a cause that was close to her heart due to the fact her son Gordon suffered as a result of Cerebral Palsy.
 Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778. Â
John Martin
1932 – 2014
John Martin of Vauxhall, passed away in Taber on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at the age of 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 – 9 Street North,
Vauxhall on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Alana Johnson officiating. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com <http://www.southlandfuneral.com> .
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.  Â