Monday, September 15, 2014

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 15, 2014.

1943 ~ WILTON ~ 2014
James “Jim” Robert Wilton, beloved husband of Carol Wilton of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, September 11th, 2014 at the age of 71 years. Jim also leaves to cherish his memory his two sons, Dan (Ketha) and Robert (Lori) and their families. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Jim’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Ward, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jim Wilton. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, ³The Chapel in the Park², Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.

DEALIA “DEL” WALLACE (RHODES)
1936 ~ 2014
Dealia “Del” Wallace passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept 12, 2014 at St. Michaels Health Center with her daughters by her side. Del is survived by her children Shelley (Gord) Glass of Calgary, Dale Rhodes of Vancouver, Sandy (Mike) Ballman of Lethbridge and Kim (Jeff) Coolidge of Lethbridge. Del also has 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She is also survived by a sister Ruby Peters of Calgary.
Del was pre-deceased by her parents Avery and Susannah, brother Richard “Dick” Wallace and sister Bernice “Bernie” Wheeler. The family would like to thank Dr. Erwin Li, Geriatric Specialist as well as the doctors at Lethbridge Family Medical Clinic. A very special thanks go out to all the wonderful staff at St. Michaels who we will never forget; they were so kind to our Mom this last 11 years.  A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00pm on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge with Deacon Cliff Bogdan officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined but donations to St. Michaels Health Centre, 1400 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5 would be appreciated or a charity of your choice. Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com.

GIBSON
ANNE GIBSON, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2014 at the age of 83 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Gaye Luard officiating. Reception to follow at Cornerstone Funeral Home.
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

GORHAM
BERRY WILLIAM GORHAM, passed away in Spring Coulee, Alberta on September 11th, 2014 at the age of 54 years. He is survived by his wife B.J., and his children Zachery & Ali. Berry is also survived by his mother, Hazel; siblings, Bruce (Peggy) Gorham, Barbara (Duncan) Thompson, and Sharon (Barry) Anderson. He is predeceased by his father Robert Gorham. Berry was born August 23, 1960 in Magrath, Alberta. He married Betty Jean (B.J.) Anderson from Barnwell in 1989 at the Seattle Washington Temple.
Berry received his schooling in Magrath after which he served a mission in California for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Upon returning home from his mission, he moved to Spring Coulee where he resided until his passing. When Berry moved to Spring Coulee in 1983 he purchased ³Berry¹s Country Store² which he managed for nearly 20 years. He also drove the school bus in the Spring Coulee area for the Westwind School Division. In 1996, Berry made a career change and became a funeral director and embalmer. Later in 2006, he was an intregral part of forming Legacy Funeral Home in Cardston, AB. He was very passionate about funeral service. He found great satisfaction serving families in the loss of their loved ones and grew very close to the families he served. Berry was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in the Spring Coulee Branch of the Church. He loved God, his family and was devoted to service in his community. Berry had a love for beautiful flowers, landscaping, chickens, and patriotic flags. He had a way of making people feel loved and his motto was ³be kind to everyone you come in contact with.² His greatest love was his wife B.J. and his children Zach and Ali. He will be deeply, deeply missed. Friends may meet the family at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston (107- 6th Street West) on Monday, September 15th, 2014 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. or at the Church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the Service. The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Magrath Stake Center on Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Spring Coulee Cemetery. Email your condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net

LONG TIME SQUIRREL
MR. DARIUS LONG TIME SQUIRREL, beloved husband of Mrs. Pearl Long Time Squirrel, of the Blood Reserve, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care, on Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 at the age of 67 years. A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 at 4:00 P.M.
A Wake Service will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, Blood Reserve, AB. on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 from 7:00 – 11:00 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, Blood Reserve, AB. on Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Rocky Brave Rock officiating. Interment to follow in the Blood Band 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

ROBERT ³BOB² SNOWDEN
1943 ~ 2014
Robert James Snowden of Lethbridge, beloved husband and best friend of Jo Snowden, passed away at home after a short but courageous battle with cancer on September 11, 2014 at the age of 71 years.
Bob was born in Lethbridge on August 2, 1943 to Rowland and Marjorie Snowden. He started working for Motor Car Supply while still attending high school, which started his life-long career in the automotive wholesale business. He worked a few years at R & J Partsman Automotive until they joined with Custom Engine & Parts where he worked until his retirement. Six years after retirement, he returned to work at Micro Paint & Dent Repair for four years, until his second retirement. He loved fishing, wood working, sports, yard work and “puttering around” in his garage. He had been a member of Henderson Lake Golf Course for over 40 years and a member of Lethbridge Lodge No. 2 for over 50 years. Bob will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Jo, his son Brad, and his daughter Shelly (Darcy) Flexhaug; by his grandchildren Carter Snowden and Teagan Flexhaug; and by his sister Dorothy (Mel) Bertsch; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Bob was predeceased by his parents and his brother George Snowden. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South Lethbridge, with Reverend Erin Phillips, officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial donations to Jack Ady Cancer Centre or the Chinook Regional Hospital, 1A129, 960 19th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5, or a charity of their choice. Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com.

ROBERTSON, Kathleen (Kay)
February, 23, 1919 ­ Kingston,
Surrey, England
September, 7, 2014 ­ Calgary, Alberta
Kay Robertson passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at the age of 95.
Born in Surrey, England on February 23, 1919, Kay met and married Leonard Robertson of Hazlet, SK, while he was stationed in England during the war in 1943. Kay immigrated with her son David in 1945 as a war bride to begin her new life in Saskatchewan. In 1950 Leonard moved the family to Milk River, AB where he worked at the local grain elevator and Kay started working at Archie’s General Store. The family moved to Calgary in 1963 where they would remain. In 1966 Kay began her career with CO-OP and would retire in 1984. Kay filled her retirement with her many passions, War Bride Reunions, CO-OP ladies lunches, gardening and church gatherings. She was a regular at the Royal Canadian #1 Legion where she has been a member for over twenty years. Where ever Kay went she embraced life, her spirit was infectious. She was able to make anyone laugh even through hard times. Kay will be sadly missed by all who knew her but especially her surviving family; her sons, David (Ruth) Robertson of Milk River, AB; Paul (Lynne) Robertson of Victoria, BC; and special friend Dawn (Keith) Thompson of Calgary, AB; grandchildren, Brad (Connie) Robertson of Milk River, Scott (Lisa) Robertson of Camrose, AB, Stacey Robertson (Jaret Sprott) of Calgary, AB, Chantelle Weedmark of Airdrie, AB, Christina Deen of Victoria, BC; Matthew Thompson (Patrick Moskwa) of Calgary, AB, and Daniel (Nicole) Thompson of Calgary, AB; great-grandchildren, Deagan, Garren & Torra Robertson of Milk River, AB, Denton & Shaye Robertson of Camrose, AB and Owen Thompson of Calgary, AB. Kay was predeceased by her husband of forty-two years Leonard Robertson; son Colin Robertson; and parents William & Winifred Lockyer. Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB) on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Royal Canadian #1 Legion, 116 7 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0H5. In living memory of Kay Robertson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, Calgary AB, T2E 2V6, Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.

STEELE
CHERYL “DOLLY” STEELE (HOLY WHITE MAN), passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 at the age of 50 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

VIANI
GIUSEPPE “JOE” “PEPE” VIANI, beloved husband of Giuseppina Viani of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michaels Health Centre on Friday, September 13, 2014 at the age of 84 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

Greg Haynes
1961 – 2014
Gregory Ronald Haynes, passed away in Taber on Friday, September 12, 2014 at the age of 52 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 – 50 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Bishop Scott Olson conducting. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. 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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