Friday July 25, 2014

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 25, 2014.

WIGGILL, GORD
Beloved husband of Elizabeth Wiggill, passed away July 19th, 2014 at the age of 61. Arrangements to be
announced when completed.

ARDELLI
FERN MARY ARDELLI (nee Gullacher), October 10, 1926 -July 19, 2014 seventh child of eight born to Petra
and Wilbur Gullacher, at Govan, Saskatchewan. Mary received her early education at Constance School while
living on the family farm. Later she took two years high school at Simpson then graduated from City Park
Cellegiate in Saskatoon. Twice she attempted nursing school but, after injuries to her back, had to give
up her dream of helping others. After raising her three sons, she returned to school and graduated from
Lethbridge Community College with a certificate in General Secretairal Science. Mary counted her moving
to be over 60 times in Ontario, Sakatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Mary was predeceased by her
mother in 1937, father 1974 sisters, Fay 1973, Laurine 1983, Alva 2003, brothers, Earl 1985, Wilfred
1994, Orville 1998 and Curtis 1999.
She leaves to mourn her sons Dr. Gerard (Kathryn) McLane of Portland, Oregon, Jay (Darlene) McLane of
Lethbridge and Michael (Jill) McLane of Calgary, four grandchildren Melissa (Trent) Horst of Honeybrook,
Pennsylvania, Stephen (Casey) McLane of Johnson City, Tennessee, Jonathan McLane of Berrien Springs,
Michigan and Diane Legault (Brendan Nalder) of Lethbridge, AB and three great grandchildren; Kaleigh and
Mason Horst, Kaitlyn Nalder and another soon to be born great-granddaughter.
Fern Mary spent her life trying to help others and must have helped furnish a dozen homes for people. If
she had something in her home and someone needed it, they got it. She loved to travel and went across
Canada, United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and Malaysia. In later years she disliked flying and
travelled wherever her car would take her. Sometimes her car was known to be flying but only once was
told to slow down by an RCMP officer, however many times by her children. She would say she could never
see the sense of taking an hour to get somewhere when she could do it in much less time.
She was a long time faithful member of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada and always enjoyed working
with this group whenever possible. She also enjoyed working with the Mission and development group at her
church and for some years instigated the making of quilts for the missions. She also organized the
collection of the gifts for Harbor House at Christmas.
She hopes to be remembered as a prayerful, loving mother and grandmother, as being a loving faithful
friend who tried to love all.

“Jesus has been visiting my house for many years, now I think it is time I visited His house. Amen”

Prayer Services will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South,
Lethbridge, AB
on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 7:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12th Avenue South,
Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Father Nathan Siray, Celebrant.
Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital, 2888 Shaganappi Trail N.W.,
Calgary, AB, T3B 6A8
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

BRAUSEN
CAROL ANNE BRAUSEN, beloved wife of Roger Brausen, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional
Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2014 at the age of 68 years.
Besides her loving husband, Carol is survived by her children Bob (Corinne) Brausen of Medicine Hat and
Venisa (Del) Garner of Taber, granddaughters Kelsey & Shea Garner, mother Thelma Lee of Kindersley,
Sask., sister Bonnie Klettke of Kindersley, Sask. and her child Julie (Chris) Nicolson of Saskatoon,
Sask., brother Steve (Colleen) Lee of Kindersley, Sask. and their children Meghan Lee of Swift Current
and Casey Lee of Saskatoon, Sask., sister Lori (Neal) Benson of Lethbridge, AB. and their children Sara
(Dan) Graham of Edmonton, AB. and Jason Benson of Lethbridge, AB., brother-in-law Bob Packman of
Peterborough, ON., his children Bart (Sharlene) Packman of Peterborough, ON. (children Reece and Avery)
and Gord (Cindy) Packman of Calgary, (children Nicole and Brandy).
Carol was predeceased by her father Bob Lee, sister Sharon Packman and brother-in-law Ken Klettke.
Carol enjoyed a successful career as a professional figure skater & coach in Saskatchewan. During a
period of coaching in North Battleford she met her husband of 47 years, Roger Brausen. After starting
their family Carol embarked on a new career in sales.
Carol enjoyed working with people and volunteered for the Lethbridge Hard of Hearing Association and the
Catholic Library. Carol found comfort in her faith. Although Carol enjoyed painting and golfing, her
greatest joy in life was her grandchildren.
A Prayer Service will be held at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH – 2405 12th Avenue South,
Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, July 25th, 2014 at 6:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, on Saturday, July 26th,
2014 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Nathan Siray, Celebrant.
A private interment will be held at a later date in Kindersley, Saskatchewan.
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>

DELBELLO
MARIA DELBELLO, beloved wife of the late Gioacchino Delbello of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook
Regional Hospital on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the age of 88 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

KING
VIRA GAILE KING passed away at the Milk River Hospital on Monday, July 21, 2014 at the age of 92 years.
Vira is survived by her 5 children; William (Janie) King of Milk River, AB, Mark King (Rita Robbins) of
Fairview, AB, Brian King (Smokey Young) of Peace River, AB, Pearl (Dan) Phypers of Creston, B.C., and
Larry (Sue) King of Valley View, AB, as well as 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-
great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins and many friends.
Vira was predeceased by her husband Eugene, grandson Curtis, and two brothers Don & Mark.
Vira was born on March 16, 1922 in Woodpecker, B.C., 35 miles south of Prince George. She was raised and
educated there till grade 8. Vira and her mother moved to Coutts, A.B, and then Aden, returning to
Woodpecker in the spring of 1940. She met Eugene while in Aden and then were married in Woodpecker on
October 23, 1940.
Together they moved back to Aden to start their family. As a family they ranched and farmed and Vira
especially enjoyed her garden. Vira was a strong member of the Presbyterian Church, starting the Sunday
School in Aden in 1954. In 1968 they moved to Creston, B.C. Unable to sit for too long, Vira began
cooking at the Bus Depot and then Swan Valley Lodge and T.H. Guestranch.
Following the passing of her husband Eugene, she eventually moved back to Milk River, A.B. to fully
retire. She was a hard worker and good homemaker. Vira will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother,
grandmother and faithful friend.
She will be sadly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held at ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH – 201 2nd Avenue N.E. Milk River, AB on
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Sarah Wallace officiating.
In memory of Vira, donations may be made to the Town of Milk River, 240 Main Street, Milk River, AB T0K
1M0, for the Prairie Rose Lodge.
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

LACEY
Patricia Dianne Lacey, of Lethbridge, passed away on Sunday, July 20th, 2014.
A celebration of Patricia’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive
South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, July 25th, 2014 at 11:00 A.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.ca

LIMOGES
LUCIEN ACHILLE LIMOGES, beloved husband of Roxanne Limoges of Claresholm, A.B, passed away at the Fort
Macleod Extendicare on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the age of 78 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

NORDIN
LORRAINE NORDIN, beloved wife of Rudy Nordin of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital
on Monday, July 21, 2014 at the age of 79 years.
A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604-13th Street North, Lethbridge, AB
on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Father Kevin Tumback, Celebrant.
Interment to follow in the Mountain View 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

ORCUTT
MAUDE ORCUTT, beloved wife of Lloyd Orcutt of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael’s Care Centre on
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the age of 90 years.
She leaves to mourn her loving and dedicated husband Lloyd Orcutt after 71 years of marriage, son Darrel
(Dana) of Coaldale, AB, daughters Colleen (Ernie) Boucher of the Crowsnest Pass, AB, Shelley (George)
Goertzen of Crossfield, AB, Patti Wright (partner Gord) of Slocan, BC. She also had six grandchildren
Russel (Lisa) Orcutt, Megan (Tony) Curtis, Shanda (Kent) Strandquist, Kara (Dean) Civitarese, Nadawn
(Dwayne) Fehr, Darry (Blaga) Goertzen, 14 great grandchildren: Brody and Mackenzie Curtis, Colton Talbot,
Braydon, Cody and Londyn Strandquist, Chase and Zoe Civitarese, Calvin and Riley Fehr, Coleman, Ariana,
Brianna and Tatiana Goertzen.
Mom is survived by her brother Lloyd (Marg) Currie of Lethbridge.
She was pre-deceased by her parents Neil and Maggie Currie, brother Walter (Rita) Currie, sister Luella
(Fred) Karren, sister-in-law Ethel Currie, in-laws Harry and Flo Orcutt, sister-in-laws May (Orville)
Webb and Pearl (Les) Cunningham and a baby boy at birth Gregory Lloyd Orcutt.
She was a loving mother and friend to all. Her love for baking, sewing, knitting, cards and travel was
enjoyed over the years. Arizona winters were always a highlight socializing with friends and family. She
loved showing the grandchildren baking, knitting and card games. She travelled often to see her children
living in Crowsnest Pass, AB, Abbotsford, BC, Slocan, BC and of course Coaldale, AB. Mom was a life
member of the Pythian Sisters in Coaldale, AB and the 4 C’s club in Chin, AB. Mom was a tremendous farm
wife who delivered many a meal to the field during seeding and harvesting season.
A Private Family Service was held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South,
Lethbridge, AB on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Bob Wallace, Officiant. Inurnment
preceded the service at Mountain View Cemetery.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at St. Michael’s Health Centre
for their compassion and care, as well as to the numerous friends that made the time to visit with Mom,
Thank you.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Michael’s Health Care Centre – 1400 9th Avenue
South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J4V5
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

Nadiene Nielsen
1926 – 2014
Bessie Nadiene Nielsen, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Nielsen, passed away in Taber on Tuesday, July
22, 2014 at the age of 87 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue,
Taber on Friday, July 25, 2014 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
There will be no opportunity to meet the family prior to the funeral service on Saturday.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Barnwell, Alberta on
Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop Scott Nelson conducting. Burial to follow at the
Barnwell Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com
<http://www.southlandfuneral.com&gt; .
Nadiene is survived by her children and grandchildren, daughter Charlene (Richard) McClung of Barnwell
and their family Kerry (Randeep) Singh, David (Heather) McClung, Jefferson (April) McClung and Jessica
McClung; Eric (Nancy) Nielsen of Washington, Utah and their family Kirk (Brittany) Nielsen and Kristy
Nielsen (George); daughter-in-law Cathy Nielsen of Barnwell and her family Chris Nielsen (Lisa Perrino),
Marcy Nielsen (Dan Kuntz), Jay (Jenny) Nielsen, Matt (Kim) Nielsen and Brad (Danielle) Nielsen; Randy
(Leslie) Nielsen of Orem, Utah and their family Megan (Cory) Baines, Kirsten (Tyler) Kizerian, Erica
(Grant) Jimenez and Nicole Nielsen; Blair (Michele) Nielsen of Mesa, Arizona and their family Jordan
Nielsen, Spencer (Aimee) Nielsen and Kelsey Nielsen; daughter Michelle (Hamish) Elrick of Taber and their
family Lisa Elrick and Kieran Elrick. She is also survived by twenty two great grandchildren. She will be
fondly remembered by her siblings Grant Johnson, Molly McBride, Kelvin (Arta) Johnson, Bev (Virginia)
Johnson, Sharon Jonsson, Preston (Maureen) Johnson, Betty (Ralph) Sabey and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Nielsen, her parents Bessie (nee Thomas) and Miles Johnson,
daughter Kathleen Nielsen, son Daniel Nielsen and grandson Greg Nielsen.
Nadiene was born in Barnwell on December 26, 1926. She married Lawrence Nielsen on April 2, 1947. Nadiene
taught grade school for many years before retiring.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Nadiene¹s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer
Society, 317 – 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7 (www.cancer.ca <http://www.cancer.ca&gt; ).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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