Tuesday July 8, 2014

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 8, 2014.

ALDRIDGE
26 March, 1943 to 02 July, 2014
We are sad to announce the passing of Jerry Winfield Aldridge on 02 July, 2014 at the Lethbridge Regional
Hospital. Jerry was predeceased by his wife, Venita (Wescott) Aldridge. He was cared for with love during
his last years by his step children Chris, Jim and Mike. He will be sadly missed by all.
Jerry was born on 26 March, 1943 in Cardston, Alberta to Frank and Oneta (Archibald) Aldridge.
Jerry had a full life working hard. Jerry was an oilfield Consulting Engineer, which took him to all
parts of the world from the Arctic to South America to Libya, and having met such people as Omar Khadafi
and Yassar Arafat. He was well liked on all oil derricks he has managed and that included his travelling
companion Saddie, his dog. When not working he enjoyed camping, fishing, boating and being with the
people he loved. He will be sadly missed by the people who loved him most, but his memories will always
be cherished and in our hearts.
Jerry has requested that there be no funeral and Cremation has taken place. A private family function
will occur at a later date in honor of his memory.
E-mail condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Berry Gorham.
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

BLOOD
MARTINA BLOOD, beloved wife of Wilfred Blood, passed away in Raymond, Alberta on July 3rd, 2014 at the
age of 66 years.
A Family Service will be on Wednesday, July 9th, 2014 at Legacy Funeral Home in Cardston, Alberta from
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
A Wake Service will be held at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve on Wednesday, July 9th, 2014
from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve on Thursday, July 10th at
11:00 a.m. Interment in the One Spot Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
E-mail condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Berry Gorham.
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

CHU
Jim (Shiu Check) Chu, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Chinook Regional Hospital on
Thursday, July 3, 2014, at the age of 73.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at 2:00pm at Cornerstone Funeral Home –
2800 mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, Luncheon to follow.
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

GARVIN GAEHRING
1939 ~ 2014
Mr. Garvin Gaehring passed away in Milk River at the Long Term Care on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the age
of 74 years.
A Celebration of Garvin’s Life will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Grain Community
Hall.
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

KLEINSASSER
JOJN J. KLEINSASSER, beloved husband of the late Rosa J. Kleinsasser of Raymond, AB passed away at the
Raymond Care Centre on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the age of 68 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at the O.K. Colony, Box 540, Raymond, AB on Wednesday, July 9,
at 11:30 A.M.
Interment to follow at the O.K Colony 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

MAXWELL
Mrs. Colleen Rae Maxwell, beloved wife of the late Stanley Elwood Maxwell, of Lethbridge, passed away on
July 6, 2014 at the Raymond Hospital, at the age of 87 years.
Friends may meet with the family on Friday, July 11, 2014 ONLY from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN
SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703 – 13 St. N., Lethbridge, AB.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, LETHBRIDGE ALBERTA STAKE CENTRE, 2410 – 28 Street South with Bishop Aaron Bridge,
Officiating.
Interment in the Mountain View Cemetery.
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

SCHRADER
KEITH CALVIN SCHRADER, beloved husband of Yoshi Schrader of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook
Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the age of 81 years.
Besides his loving wife, he is survived by two sisters LaRayne Carroll of North Vancouver, BC and Marlene
Johnson of Ontario, one brother Neil Schrader of Vancouver, BC, as well as numerous nieces and nephews,
including one special niece Kimball Fletcher and her children of North Vancouver, BC. Keith is also
survived by two children from a previous marriage.
He was predeceased by his parents Lilah and John Schrader, one brother Owen and one son Russell.
Keith was born August 31, 1932 in Rimbey, AB. He was raised and educated in Calgary. Keith enjoyed
working in many places but spent over 40 years in the Yukon and part of those years as Housing Supervisor
for the Yukon Government along the Alaska Highway, as well as a self employed contractor.
Keith was easily recognizable by his handle bar moustache and his great sense of humor. He will be fondly
remembered and sadly missed.
A Celebration of Keith’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South,
Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 11:00 A.M.
In memory of Keith memorial donations may be made to the Lethbridge Humane Society (SPCA), 2920–16 Avenue
North, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 5E9.
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

SPARKES
Mr. Wilfred “Wilf” Sparkes, beloved husband of Chris Sparkes, of Picture Butte, AB passed away suddenly
on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the age of 66 years.
Funeral Arrangements to be announced once 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

SPENCER
SHANNON LEE SPENCER, beloved wife of Mark Criswell, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre,
Palliative Care Unit on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the age of 48 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at McKILLOP UNITED CHURCH – 2329 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta on
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Trevor Potter 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

VERSLUYS
Donald “Don” Harry of Vulcan (formerly of Champion), Alberta,
beloved husband of the Late Peggy Versluys, passed away July 3, 2014 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at
the age of 80 years.
Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 1:30 pm at the Champion Community Hall with Karl
Shin officiating. Interment Champion Cemetery.
Tributes in Don’s memory can be made to the Vulcan Hospital, Long Term Care Unit, Box 299,
Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633.
E-mail condolences to http://www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

VOGT
ELEANORA VOGT nee Madsen, beloved wife of Bill Vogt of Picture Butte, passed away at the Chinook Regional
Hospital on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the age of 88 years.
Besides her loving husband she is survived by her five children and their families, whom she loved
dearly: Grant (Echo) Vogt; Greg (Elaine) Vogt; Terry (Pam) Vogt; Suzanne (Darren) McIntosh; Sherryl (Ed)
Loman and her numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren: Lisa (Mark) Potvin (Amber & Aiden), Tiger
(Kurt) Vogt, Errol Vogt; Hillary (Ali & Naveed) Norouzi, Colleen (Brandon) Chow, Sheena (Jason & Eloise)
LeMoine, Kyle (Cortney) Vogt, Samara (Jordan) McIntosh, Nikki McIntosh, Justin (Ashley) Loman, Jocelyn
(Frank) Loman, and Luke Loman – as well as her special nephew Loren Montgomery (Janice & Jenna).
Eleanora was predeceased by her parents Chris and Sophia Madsen, brother Bob, sister Elene and numerous
brother and sister in-laws.
Mrs. Eleanora Christine Vogt, beloved wife of Mr. Bill Vogt, was born in Drumheller, Alberta; the
youngest of Chris and Sophia Madsen’ 3 children. She grew up on a farm in the Danish community of Dalum,
5 miles south of Wayne, Alberta, which is now a ghost mining town. Eleanora spent grades 1-9 in a one
room country school. Grades 10 & 11 were spent in Drumheller and grade 12 and normal school in Calgary.
Her first teaching position was in a one room school near Drumheller. The next year was at Crystal lake
School near Lethbridge, where she met Bill. Eleanora then taught a year in Nobleford as a Grade 2
Teacher. She spent the remainder of her teaching career in Picture Butte, at Dorothy Dalgliesh School for
two years and then at St. Catherine’s school until she retired in 1988. She was beloved by her students,
many of who commented that “Mrs. Vogt” was their favorite teacher.
Bill and Eleanora eloped in Great Falls in 1948 and moved from Lethbridge to Picture Butte in 1951 where
they both resided until Eleanora’s passing.
A Tree will be planted in Eleanora’s memory at a later date. Her kind and generous spirit will be carried
on in all of the people whose lives she touched.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Picture Butte Fire Fighters Association – Box 1065,
Picture Butte, Alberta, T0K 1V0
A Memorial Celebration will be held on July 19, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at the Picture Butte Community Centre –
607 Hwy Avenue N, Picture Butte, Alberta.
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” BEREND TITSING
1942 ~ 2014
Mr. William “Bill” Berend Titsing of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Isabella “Suzy” Titsing, passed
away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the age of 72 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

Rhonda Rogers
1954 – 2014
 Rhonda Kay Rogers, beloved wife of Bill Rogers of Foremost, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday,
July 4, 2014 at the age of 60 years.
 Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue,
Taber on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
 The Funeral Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 302 – 3 Avenue West, Foremost on Thursday,
July 10, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Mac de Waal officiating. A private burial will follow at the
Foremost Cemetery, where Rhonda will be laid to rest with her father. Condolences may be forwarded by
visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
 Besides her loving husband Bill, left to mourn her passing are two sisters Sharon (Lindsay) Reid of
Brooks and Marlene Hammel of Etzikom; two brothers Wayne (Erika) Street of Coaldale and Kevin (Tania)
Street of Foremost; nieces Claudene, Adina and Marcy; nephews Len, Lorne and Trevor as well as Bill’s two
brothers and three sisters.
 She was predeceased by her parents Harold and Josephine Street, niece Cynthia Baker and brother-in-law
Ray Hammel.
 Rhonda was born April 12, 1954. She started school in Etzikom, then graduated from Foremost High School.
Rhonda then started her career in banking, first in Foremost and then Brooks where she lived from 1988 to
2006. After rekindling their old romance, Rhonda and Bill were married in 2008, making their home in
Foremost. Rhonda loved working in her yard, and also loved to cook for the family. She enjoyed her time
spent volunteering in various organizations and helping others. Her faith life was important to her.
Rhonda will be sadly missed by family and friends in Brooks and Foremost.
 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Rhonda’s name may be made directly to the Foremost
Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 122, Foremost, Alberta T0K 0X0.
 Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.  

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