Saturday July 19, 2014

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 21, 2014.

ANNE M. COWAN (NEE BEERS)
APRIL 29, 1922 ~
MARCH 2, 2014
Anne Cowan, beloved mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, passed away peacefully at the Beverly
Center in Calgary on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the age of 91 years.
Mother was one of sixteen children born to Mary and Purl Beers in Emerson, N.B. She was an active member
of the First United Church, Maple Leaf Chapter No. 7 O.E.S., 702 Wing Air Force Association, Royal
Canadian Legion, Steward Branch #4, and Lethbridge Senior Centre. Mom golfed for many years at Magrath
Golf and Country Club. She clogged well into her seventies which helped keep her attitude young and her
bones strong. Alzheimer’s claimed mother’s mind years ago but not her spirit. She was well-loved and will
be missed and remembered for her strength and her wonderful, self- deprecating sense of humor.
Anne is survived by her daughters Carolyn Cowan, Wendy Thomas and Donna (Jim) Smith; grandsons Tyler and
Lucas Thomas; great grand-children Peyton and Bronwyn Thomas, as well as hundreds of nieces and nephews
(remember the 15 brothers and sisters). Mom was predeceased by her husband George, sister-in-law Margaret
Meidinger, son-in-law Chris Thomas, mom’s parents and all her siblings.
A Memorial Service will be held for Anne Cowan at 3:00pm on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Mountain View
Cemetery in Lethbridge. The service will be held at the graveside of George Cowan where mother will be
laid to rest.
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

HAYKO
1934 – 2014
EDWARD HAYKO, beloved husband of Joyce Hayko, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday July
11, 2014 at the age of 79 years.
A private family graveside will be held at Mountain View Cemetery.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South,
Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Dave Acree 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

QUINTON
With mixed emotions, the family of THELMA TOLMAN QUINTON announce her passing following a long and
valiant struggle with kidney failure. Sad to see her leave us for a time but glad she is now free of pain
and suffering and now with loved ones who have gone before.
She is the beloved wife of Dean Woolf Quinton and mother to Ronnald (Catherine), Maureen (Jim) Scott,
Terrance (Joan), Coralee (Gary) Purnell, James (Connie) and Jana (Randy) Graham. Her posterity also
includes 33 grandchildren, 64 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild. She loved her family and
welcomed not only them, but all who entered her home. She took great delight in the “tiny ones” and only
12 hours before her passing, she was holding a dear little 2 year old great grandson on her lap as she
gave him a ride in her mobile chair around the room. Grandma’s homemade bread and choke cherry jelly were
favorites.
Including her immediate family, she is survived by a brother Gerald (Diane) Tolman and sisters-in-law
Veronica Tolman and Micky Tolman.
Mom is predeceased by her husband Dean, grandchildren Randi Leavitt Olsen and Kyle Leavitt, parents
George and Emily Cheney Tolman and siblings Fontella (Edwin) MacDonell, Edna (Adair) Caldwell, Fay (Al
Bunnage, Lavar Leishman), Eva (Paul) Sache, Olive (Dave) Boyer, Mona (Keith) Prince, David Tolman and
Keith Tolman.
Mom was known as a kind, gentle but firm, generous, patient, hard working and long suffering person. We
will miss her strength and guiding presence. A special thank you to all of those at the Dialysis Clinic
that have been so kind to our mother over the years. We thank the many care givers that have provided
kind attention to our Mom.
Friends may meet the family at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Sunday, July 20th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm or
at the Leavitt Chapel on Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 am prior to the service.
The Funeral Service will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Leavitt, AB on
Monday, July 21st at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Cardston Cemetery.
Email your condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
legacyfh@telus.net

ROLLACK
DONALD ALLEN WAYNE ROLLACK, born August 13, 1954. Passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014 after a short
battle with cancer.
Survived by loving wife Holly Morris. Survived by mother – Mary Insley, sister – Christine Rollack,
children: Candi (Wayne) Beaton, Tracy (Rick) Rollack, Scooter (Kathie) Rollack, Patricia Dyck, Jaymie
(Allan) Lamers, Lindsay (Johnson) Lingor, and grandchildren: Kyle, Cody, Cera, Nevaeh, Taylor, Austin,
Makenzie and Denver. Predeceased by father, Valadimir Rollack.
Donald has retired from Atco Gas after 33 years of service. He was a long-time member of The Royal
Canadian Legion and was just recently awarded The Legionaire of the Year. He was also involved in the
Army and Navy, for which he organized darts.
Donald will forever be remembered for his love of gardening, flowers, playing darts, BBQ’s, family
dinners, deals from Peavey Mart and his annual Christmas lights display that he so proudly added to every
year.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life get- together at THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, 324
Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations on Donald’s behalf may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
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

RONALD HALL
1937 ~ 2014
Mr. Ronald T. Hall of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Mei Hall, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014
at the age of 76 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL,
610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge. **please note, due to construction access to Martin Brothers Funeral
Chapels has been limited to 6th Avenue via Scenic Drive.
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

SHARON FRIZZLEY
(FORMERLY WHALEN)
It is with profound sadness that the family of Sharon Mae Frizzley announces her passing, which occurred
on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at the age of 64.
Sharon was born on March 11, 1950 in Treherne, Manitoba, where she was raised and attended school,
eventually earning a clerical diploma from Red River College in Winnipeg. It was while residing in
Manitoba that she gave birth to her five children, for whom she went on to sacrifice so much.
In 1980 the family moved to Coaldale, Alberta. Sharon was instrumental in establishing ringette in
Coaldale, and received a Government of Canada Celebration 88 medal in recognition of her community
involvement. In her late thirties Sharon bravely began pursuing her lifelong goal of teaching, beginning
with earning her high school diploma. In and amongst continuing her education she held her family
together through a major crisis, at times working three or more jobs at a time. In 1995 she graduated
from the University of Lethbridge with an Education degree, majoring in History and Art. So began a three
year period spent searching for her first teaching job. A period which, in 1997, included her initial
cancer diagnosis.
Sharon began her career in Fox Lake, Alberta before moving on to North Tall Cree, Alberta. On November
11, 2000 she met Randy Gurtler. Sharon and Randy hit it off right away, and their romance was born. In
2002, while working on renovations for what would become her and Randy’s dream home, Sharon suffered a
fall, which led to the X-ray that revealed the cancer had returned.
Prior to the start of the 2002/2003 school year, Sharon was hired to be the lone teacher in a one room
school at Breaking Point School, outside of Manning, Alberta. She loved her new environment and
especially the children, and was devoted and passionate, remaining so for the entire 8 plus years she
taught “her” kids. She had the partner, home, and job she always wanted. On November 11, 2010, ten years
to the day of meeting, Sharon and Randy were married in the Deadwood Church. She went on to teach at
Dixonville School, showing that same devotion and passion right up to the end of this past school year,
which proved to be her last. While her disease at times caused her to be physically absent from class,
her school, classroom, and students were never far from mind. In the years following her second
diagnosis, Sharon travelled to Seattle, New York, and Chicago, attending major league baseball games in
each city. She never let her disease limit or define her, fighting a very private battle. On the morning
of Wednesday, July 16, 2014, Sharon passed away surrounded by family, on her deck, overlooking her dream.
Sharon is survived by her husband Randy Gurtler, her children Marty, Troy (Amey), Trent (Amber), Kristy
(Brian), and Curtis, grandchildren Isabelle, Haley, Luke, Leah, Abigail, and one more soon to arrive,
sister Lynn Clark (Wayne) and brother Bill Frizzley (Jean), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Doreen Frizzley, nephew Mark, and by her very well cared
for and beloved dog Luther.

STANDING ALONE
MARY STANDING ALONE passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta on July 15th, 2014 at the age of 81years.
A Wake Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014
from 7:00 p.m. continuing all night. The Funeral Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall,
Blood Reserve on Thursday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
E-mail condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
legacyfh@telus.net

WALTER SAMEK
1933 ~ 2014
Mr. Walter Samek, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Josie Samek, passed away in Lethbridge on July 15,
2014 at the age 81 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

WANDA BRANDLE BAXTER
Wanda passed away Juiy 16, 2014 at the age of 91 in St. Albert, Alberta. She is survived by two
daughters, Diana (David) Gillespie and Orla (Brian) McCready. She is also survived by 7 of her 9 step-
children. Helen (Jack) Jardine, Fay (Frank) Davies, Lynne (Craig) Bennett, Bev (Art) Young, Wilma (Jim)
Laubman, Carol Baxter, and Linda (Garth) Bennett. She was predeceased by her daughter MaryAnne (Ted)
Hughes, son Bryan (Hazel) Baxter, infant son John and 3 beloved husbands. She is also survived by 31
grandchildren, 91 great grandchildren and 27 great great grandchildren. Wanda was born in Annabella, Utah
on January 19, 1923. She moved to Canada at the age of 2. She had a life of service and a great love for
the gospel. She loved all her family dearly and was the “glue that binds”. She will be greatly missed.
Interment is at the Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge, Alberta at 2:00 p.m. July 22, 2014. Celebration
of life will follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Garden Place Chapel
on Centre St & 2nd Ave N, Magrath, Alberta.

Frances Goruk
1919 – 2014
Frances Goruk, beloved wife of the late Jack Goruk, passed away in Taber on Friday, July 18, 2014 at the
age of 94 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.

John Fehr
1950 – 2014
John W. Fehr, passed away in Taber on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the age of 64 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, July 21,
2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Keith Dangerfield officiating. Burial to follow at the Milk River
Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com
<http://www.southlandfuneral.com&gt; .
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

Terry Kunimoto
1951 – 2014
Terry Ann Kunimoto, beloved wife of Bruce Kunimoto, passed away in Taber on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at
the age of 62 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 – 50 Avenue, Taber on Monday, July 21, 2014
at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Mokwadi Paymann T’dere Basele, officiating. Condolences may be forwarded by
visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com <http://www.southlandfuneral.com&gt; .
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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