July 3, 2014

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 3, 2014.

Jacob Teichroeb
1940 – 2014
Jacob Teichroeb, beloved husband of the late Agatha Teichroeb, passed away in Bow Island on Tuesday,
July 1, 2014 at the age of 74 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue,
Taber on Thursday, July 3, 2014 between 4:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Old Colony Mennonite Church, just west of Grassy Lake on Highway
3, on Friday, July 4, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Prairieview Cemetery, Grassy Lake.
Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778

Oskar Zaiser
1929 – 2014
Oskar Zaiser, beloved husband of the late Katherina Zaiser, passed away in Coaldale on Tuesday, July 1,
2014 at the age of 85 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, 4619 – 56 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, July 5,
2014 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Jim Lindemann officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial
Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

Lil Paterson
1917 – 2014
Lillian Antoinette Paterson, beloved wife of the late Robert Paterson, passed away in Taber on Tuesday,
July 1, 2014 at the age of 97 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.  

BIG WOLF
ODILE BIG WOLF passed away in Lethbridge, AB on June 30th, 2014 at the age of 78 years.
Odile is survived by her children: son Wayne Covington and daughter Sharon Covington of Nespelem, WA,
daughter Terri Covington- Wellons of Keller, WA. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Covington Sr.
and son Edward Frank Covington Jr.
A Wake Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Thursday, July 3rd from 6:00
p.m. continuing all night. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on
Friday, July 4th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
Legacy FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
legacyfh@telus.net
 

BRAAT
JOHN BRAAT, of Coaldale, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Chinook Regional Hospital
in Lethbridge at the age of 84.
A Funeral Mass will also be celebrated at St-Ambrose Church at 11AM on Thursday July 3rd 2014. A private
interment will be held after the 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

CECILIA (SIS) ELLERT
1916 ~ 2014
Cecilia (Sis) Ellert passed away on June 28, 2014 in Milk River at the Long Term Care, at the age of 98
years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Friday, July 4, 2014 at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 321
Main Street North, Milk River, AB. Private family interment to follow at the Milk River cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Milk River Long Term Care, 517 Centre Avenue East, Milk
River, Alberta T0K 1M0.
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

DARREN FLEMMER
1961 ~ 2014
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Darren on June 29, 2014 at the
age of 53.
He will be forever loved and remembered by his soul mate Deb Dodman; parents Hank & Jean Flemmer; sister
Terri (Rudy) Betke; daughter Tiffanie (Dan) Park; grandson Paxton, as well as extended family and
friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, July 5th, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW
CHAPEL, 610 – 4 St S, Lethbridge, AB.
Send condolences at
http://www.mbfunerals.com.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com

DAVID MOLINE
1953 – 2014
Dave passed away at Tom Baker Cancer Center on Tuesday June 24, 2014. He is the loving father of Chris,
son to Arthur (Lena) Moline, brother to Sandra (John) Wickend and Linda (Sandy) Stevens, brother-in-law
to Michie Moline, and Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Janet
(Davies) Moline and brother Ron Moline. Dave was born and raised in Lethbridge and spent most of his
adult life in Calgary. He will always be remembered for his gentleness, love of music, and generosity.
A celebration of Dave’s life will be held on July 3, 2-4pm, at Paradise Canyon Golf Club.
In lieu of flowers feel free to share a memory or thought of Dave.

KATHARINE NEUFELD
1928 ~ 2014
Katharine Neufeld passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at the age of 85 years.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00pm and 8:00pm on Friday, July 4, 2014 at
MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF
LETHBRIDGE, 4717 – 24th Avenue South, Lethbridge with Pastor Dave Acree, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gideon’s Lethbridge Camp (Gideon Bible Memorial
Rep) c/o John Regier 2225 27 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 6K5
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

MACLENNAN
Mrs. Joyce Clarada MacLennan, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Robert MacLennan, passed away on
Monday June 30, 2014 at St Michael’s Health Center, at the age of 90 years.
A private, family Celebration of Joyce’s life 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

MAY MILDRED THURSTON
1918 ~ 2014
Mrs. May Mildred Thurston of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Edward Thurston, passed away on
July 1, 2014 at the age of 96 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)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com

MEHRER
With loving memory and great sadness, our family announces the sudden passing of our dear sister Eleanor
at the age of 87 years on Sunday, June 29, 2014.
Eleanor Ruby Mehrer, was born in Medicine Hat in 1926 and moved to Lethbridge in 1973, and was employed
at the Campbell Clinic until her retirement.
Eleanor enjoyed sports, especially golf, traveling, photography and keeping records of her pictures on
slides and family albums. She also loved music and was a member of the Melody Maids in Medicine Hat. She
was an active member of St. John’s Presbyterian Church, being the Church Secretary, and a leader of the
Brownie Pack.
Favourite pastimes were reading and doing crossword puzzles.
Eleanor leaves to mourn her two sisters, Nellie Mehrer of Medicine Hat and Marion Guzik and family,
Brenda Lynde, Shaun Lynde, of Lethbridge, one brother Ron Mehrer and family, Cheryl (Desmond) and family
of Ajax, Ontario, Barbara (Dariusz), Keith (Nathalie) and family of Ottawa, Glenn (Karen) Cooper of
Cornwall, Ontario.
She will also be missed by her four-legged furry friends.
She was predeceased by her father and mother, Christian and Paulina Mehrer, sister, Carolyn, Al
(brother-in-law) Cooper, brother -in-law Walter Guzik, sister-in-law Melva Mehrer, as well as many other
family relatives.
A family graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 4th at Mountain View Cemetery.
Those wishing to donate in memory of Eleanor may do so to a charity of one’s choice.
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

NISH
IVY (nee WILLIAMS) NISH
September 12, 1920 to
June 28, 2014
The family of Ivy Nish are sad to announce her passing on Saturday, June 28, 2014. She was the cherished
wife of Robert Lee Nish (who predeceased her on January 13, 1983), mother of Gillian Nish, Robert
(Barbara) Nish and grandmother of Christopher Nish, great grandmother of Taylor and Zoe Nish, grandmother
of Cari (Ashley) Gibbons and great grandmother of Cameron and Quinn Gibbons, grandmother of Andrew Nish
(who predeceased her in 2011); grandmother of Stuart Nish and great grandmother of Miles and Hazel Nish,
mother of Arthur Nish and Dean (Heather) Nish, grandmother of Gordon (Morgan) Nish and great grandmother
of Isaac and Mia Nish; grandmother of Alanna Nish, Becky Nish, Alex Nish, Julie Nish and Liam Nish.
Ivy was born in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England and traveled to Canada in 1946 to become the bride of Lee
Nish in Cardston on October 3, 1946. They lived in Kimball, AB and moved into their own home that Lee
built on their farm located 16 miles southeast of Cardston. They resided there until Lee’s death in 1983
after which Ivy moved into Cardston. Ivy leaves many descendants from families of Lee’s predeceased
brothers and sisters, Ray (May) Nish, Frank (Hazel) Nish, Dave (Gladys) Schneider, Glen Nish and Lila
Nish.
She is survived by a very special sister in law Velma Nish and great friends Katie Jasperson and Marjorie
Little as well as many friends, neighbors and war brides who will treasure memories of Ivy.
British families of the deceased Williams include Ivy’s sisters Rose and Lily and brothers Dan, Arthur
and Jack are all remembered at this time.
Ivy has requested that there be no funeral and cremation has taken place. A private family interment will
occur at a later date.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Ivy was a dedicated volunteer in many community organizations and
events. She was well known in the community for her fun loving spirit and great humour. If you are so
inclined, please donate generously to your favorite charity or community need in Ivy’s name.
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

William “Bill” Thomas Long
1934 – 2013
A “Celebration of Life” for William “Bill” Thomas Long who passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at
the age of 79 years will be held on Saturday, July 5th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fishburn Church, with
Reverend Joyce Sasse officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to STARS 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary,
Alberta T2E 8M7 or http://www.stars.ca
To email condolences, please visit http://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com
Funeral arrangement entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Home,
Pincher Creek, AB (403) 627-4864

Meta Johnson
1912 – 2014
Meta Johnson, beloved wife of the late Melvin Johnson, passed away in
Lethbridge on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at the age of 101 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Bethel Evangelical Free
Church, 504 -3 Avenue, Vauxhall on Monday, July 7, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor
Ken Easterbrook officiating. Burial at the Vauxhall Cemetery.
Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.       
 

Mary Tivadar
1926 – 2014
Mary Anne Tivadar, beloved wife of the late Steve Tivadar, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, June 29,
2014 at the age of 88 years, surrounded by her family whose loving support brought her peace.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Basil¹s Catholic Church, 604 – 13 Street North,
Lethbridge on Friday, July 4, 2014 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Basil¹s Catholic Church, 604 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge on
Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Nathan Siray, Celebrant. As a tribute to Mary, you are
encouraged to wear bright and cheery colours, to celebrate her life. A private burial service will follow
at the Cardston Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at
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Mary is survived by her six children Paul (Patti) Tivadar of Black Creek, British Columbia and their four
children Jason (Jenn Wightman) Tivadar of Kelowna, British Columbia (daughter Olive), Tiffany (Wayne)
Craig of Victoria, British Columbia (daughters Jayda and Emily), Alexis Tivadar (Oliver Breu) of
Victoria, British Columbia and Bailey Mertz of Black Creek, British Columbia; Sylvia (Keith) Joevenazzo
of Vulcan and their three children Chris (Andrea) Joevenazzo of Drayton Valley (children Lia and Jake),
Greg (Trina) Joevenazzo of Calgary (son Simon) and Mark (Ina Fisher) Joevenazzo of Lethbridge (son
James); John Tivadar of White Rock, British Columbia and his three children Amanda (Seth) Crook of
Okotoks (children Kennadi and Kolten), Sarah Tivadar of Lethbridge and Emily Tivadar of Calgary; Michael
(Pat) Tivadar of Medicine Hat and their two children Courtney (Jeremy) Bruins of Medicine Hat (daughter
Ireland) and Dylan (Chelsea) Tivadar of Medicine Hat (daughter Allie); Tim (Carolyn) Tivadar of
Lethbridge and their four children Logan, Taneale, Shea and Zachary; Stephanie (Nick) Czibere of
Coalhurst and their two children Hayley (Cam) Feyter of Lethbridge and Nicholas (Chelsea) Czibere of
Nobleford (children Nico and Summer). Mary is also survived by her cherished and greatly loved sister
Betty Glen of Lundbreck, sister-in-law DuWayne Tivadar of Lethbridge and by many wonderful nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Steve Tivadar; parents Steve and Mary Petek; brother Stefan Petek;
father-in-law and mother-in-law Josef and Gisela Tivadar; brother and sister-in-law Lewis and Myrna
Petek; brother Frank Petek and sister-in-law Yutta Brown; brothers-in-law Don Glen, Joe Tivadar and great
grandson Anthony Joevenazzo. Mary was born on January 13, 1926 in Lipa, Yugoslavia, the first child of Steve and Mary Petek. She immigrated to Canada in 1933 with her mother, joining her father in Vauxhall. The family set down roots and Mary started school at New West District. She worked as her father¹s hired hand until she moved to Lethbridge to ³try it² on her own. She worked at the hospital in the kitchen, then decided the city wasn¹t for her and returned to work on the family farm. She loved working outside. Mary met Steve when he
came to the farm to purchase some pigs. They immediately connected and were married on January 22, 1949. They bought a farm in Glenwood a few years later and were raising their five children and expecting their sixth. On a summer¹s day in July 1961, the unimaginable happened. Steve lost his life in a plane crash. In the spring of 1962, Mary sold the farm and moved her family to Lethbridge. There she created a wonderful, loving home for her children. She had wonderful neighbors and lived in her home until she was eighty three. Mary was passionate about her garden and her flowers. She made the best Chicken Noodle soup and was famous for her chocolate chip cookies. She was less famous for always having at least six vegetables on her dinner table. She made beautiful paper tole creations for her family. Mary loved to dance and would take on anyone in a round of mini golf. She had great faith and was a devote member of St. Basil¹s Catholic Church for fifty three years.
Mary loved her people. She had wonderful girlfriends Pearl, Doreen, Katie and Ella. They spent many Saturdays doing lunch, dinner and a movie. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her greatest joy. She was everyone¹s biggest cheerleader. She left this world surrounded by family while stories were told, laughs were shared and tears were shed. She will be missed but we are so happy she is with her one great love.
If friends so desire, those wishing to make a contribution are encouraged to send flowers in honour of Mary¹s love for gardening.
Mary lived out the last year of her life at Legacy Lodge. The family wish to extend their heartfelt
thanks to the staff there for all their understanding, care and compassion. They were AMAZING. Thanks to
her We Care gals who never failed to make her day brighter.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.     

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