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Wednesday, November 19, 2014


By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on November 19, 2014.

ANNETTE MARIE NORTH PEIGAN
It is with great sadness that the family of Annette Marie North Peigan announce her passing in Lethbridge on Friday, November 14, 2014. The Prayer Service to take place on Thursday, November 20, at 1:00 pm at Snodgrass Funeral Home (Pincher Creek), followed by a two-day wake at Annette¹s home (2190 ­ 15 Avenue, Brocket). The Funeral Service to take place on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Piikani Community Hall, Brocket. Interment to follow at Brocket Cemetery. To email condolences, please visit http://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com. Snodgrass Funeral Home, Pincher Creek (403) 627-4864 entrusted with funeral arrangements.

BOLDUC, MARGARET ANN (NEE LENCUCHA)
January 13, 1955 ­- November 14, 2014
Margaret Bolduc of Claresholm passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the age of 59 years.
Margaret is lovingly remembered by her family; husband, David of 36 years; son, Mathew (Adeleen); grandson, Merrit; siblings, Mike Lencucha (Miriam), Mary Ann (Terry Cennon), Joe (Joyce), Paul Lencucha, Anita (Larry Annand), Cecilia, Theresa (Paul Belter), Pat Lencucha (Karen), Helen (Dave McKinnon) and Rita (Gerry Bulmer); sisters-in-law, Pat Butler, Diann Rowat; and brother-in-law, Dyce Bolduc (Adrianna); nieces and nephews and a host of cherished friends. Margaret was predeceased by her parents; Joseph and Ricca Lencucha and Floyd and Alice Bolduc. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Claresholm Community Centre, 5920 8 Street W., Claresholm, AB on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Flowers are graciously declined. If you so wish, a donation in Margaret¹s memory may be made to the Arthritis Society of Alberta & NWT, #300, 1301 ­ 8 Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 1B7. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at http://www.myalternatives.ca

BOSCH
March 19, 1940 – November 16th, 2014
BOSCH JESSIANN (nee; Vandervalk), beloved wife of the late Lucas Bosch, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 16, 2014 at the age of 74 years. Jessiann’s family and friends will dearly miss her love of family, love of sewing and embroidering, camping and the outdoors. Jessiann was born in Macleod, Alberta on March 19th, 1940 and grew up in the Claresholm area until the late 1950’s when she moved to Lethbridge, where she married Luke in 1960. Jessiann had a love for numbers (and not just with Sudoku) and she worked as a book keeper for various firms, as well as her and Luke’s family businesses for most of her married life. Luke and Jessiann enjoyed RV’ing and spent ten winters down south in the Quartzsite area. Jessiann is survived by her children: John (Shauna), Lloyd (Kerry) and Cheryl (Hugh); her grand children: Jonathan, Brandon, Melissa (Kacee), Cody (Jamie), Nathan, Lucas, Abigail, Delaney (Ian), Tanner and Morgan; two great grandsons Dominic and Darion; her siblings: Jack (Merry) Vandervalk, Marie (Bill) Poelman. Jessiann was predeceased by her parents Gerard and Jennie Vandervalk. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Wednesday, November 19th, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. An Interment Service will be held at the GRANUM CHRISTIAN REFORMED CEMETERY on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. A Memorial Service will follow the interment at the MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 260 McGill Blvd. W, Lethbridge, AB. at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Jim Zondervan 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

GRAINGER
ALFRED ³AL² GRAINGER, beloved husband of Monica Grainger of Lethbridge, passed away on Monday, November 17th, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Al was born and raised in Canmore and moved to Calgary in 1945. He and Monica were married in 1953 and celebrate sixty one years together this month. Over the years, Al was employed by Westinghouse, Texaco Exploration and Home Oil. He enjoyed living at Hidden Valley Golf Resort at Siksika from 1984-2013. He spent the summers golfing with his family, friends and coaching his grandchildren. In his retirement he and Monica wintered in Ajo, AZ until 2002. Then they relocated to the Crowsnest Pass and then Lethbridge. Al’s children learned the theme song for CBC’s “As It Happens” because Dad was the dedicated family chauffeur for many evening music lessons, sporting events, and other activities. Summers at Siksika were a rite of passage for Al’s grandkids as they were woven into the Grainger fabric where they learned to have fun and appreciate family. Al was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1186. He had many hobbies including Bridge, stained glass, golf and curling. As well, he enjoyed watching the Flames and Stampeders. Dad was dearly loved by his wife Monica, children Louise (Larry McMahon) of Taber, Margot (Craig Chantler) of Calgary, Susan (Vern Boldick) of Duchess, John (of Saskatoon), and Jane (Paul Crawford) of Calgary, twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, his brother Gord (Dorothy) of Summerland BC, sisters Eunice Hall of Brooks and June (Henry) Reid of Calgary. He was predeceased by his sister Winnie Stirling and his brothers Robert and David and his daughter-in-law Lenna Grainger. Prayers will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 ­ Mayor Magrath Drive South on Thursday, Nov. 20th at 7 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be held at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 ­ 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Friday, Nov. 21st at 11 A.M., with Father Kevin Tumback as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Habitat for Humanity 403, 477 ­ Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ONT., M4S 2L9, Doctors without Borders 402, 720 ­ Spadina Ave., Toronto, Ont. M5S 2T9, or the Lung Association, Alberta & NWT, P.O. Box 4500 Station South, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6K2.
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

JAMES EMIL ZIEFFLE
Jim passed away suddenly at his home in Pincher Creek, Alberta on November 15, 2014 at the age of 79 Years. He leaves behind his loving wife Roberta of 59 years, his daughter Debra (Terry) Sorge, his son James (Kari) Zieffle and son -in-law Jeff Grogan. Jim also had 5 granddaughters Lindsay, Heather, Cassie, Sydney and Charmaine and 7 great grandchildren. Jim was predeceased by his daughter Cindy and infant grandson Bryan, mother Alice, father Emil and brother Don. Jim was born September 27, 1935 in Pincher Creek where he resided all of his life. Jim was a long term employee at Waterton Lakes National Park at a job that he dearly loved, to live and work in close proximity to mountains and beautiful vistas. Fishing, hunting and trapping captured his early interests. As he got older photography, bird watching, reading and making willow cones became his hobbies, fishing remained a constant. Jim was a loving father and grandfather; nothing gave him greater pleasure than his family. He will be sorely missed.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 21, 2014 at PINCHER CREEK UNITED CHURCH, 972 Police Ave., Pincher Creek, AB with Reverend Brent Woodard, Officiating. Memorial Donations may be made in Jim¹s name to S.T.A.R.S, Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7 or the Alberta Children¹s Hospital Foundation, 2888 Shaganappi Trail N.W., Calgary, AB, T3B 6A8

MARY GOSSEN
1921 ­ 2014
Mary Gossen (nee Ens) passed away peacefully at Legacy Lodge in Lethbridge on November 14, 2014.
Internment will take place at 1:00pm on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the COALDALE MENNONITE CEMETERY for close family only. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, November 20, 2014 the COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 17 Street, Coaldale, with Pastor Lillian Thompson, officiating. Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com

MATKIN
H. LAMONT MATKIN passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the age of 93 years, beloved husband of Rhea Card Matkin of Lethbridge. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LETHBRIDGE STAKE CENTRE, 2410-28 Street South, Lethbridge.

McKENZIE
AMY McKENZIE passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the age of 95 years.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge. Viewing will take place 1 hour prior to the service.

MOORS
ROBERT ELLIOTT MOORS, beloved husband of 50 years of Jacqueline Moors of Lethbridge, passed away at Foothills Medical Centre on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the age of 72 years. He is the loving father of: Dan (Alana) Moors, Ian (Shannon) Moors, Deanna (Robert) deGruchy, and Amanda (Eric) Cimon, all of Lethbridge. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren: Logan, Davis, Kendra, Hailey, Izabella, Brittany, Thomas, Kinley, David, Tristan, Aliya, and EJ. Robert his survived by siblings: Ruth Rollingson, Eleanor Witbeck, John Moors, and Mary Dewar. He is predeceased by his parents John and Florence Moors, sister Margaret Adams, sister-in-law Kay Moors, and brothers-in-law: Roy Rollingson, Ted Witbeck, Pete Dewar, and Merrill Adams. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 19 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge. The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011-4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, with Rev. Lois Punton officiating.
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RIPLEY
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of JEFFERY ALLAN WAYNE RIPLEY on November 11, 2014 at the young age of 26 near Kitimat, B.C. Jeff was born on October 8, 1988 in Magrath, AB. He grew up in Magrath and graduated from Magrath High School in 2007. After graduation, he served a 2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in St. Louis, Missouri. Upon returning from his mission, he attended the U of L where he completed a Bachelors of Neuroscience. Jeff began dating Dakota Passey in the summer of 2013. They were married later that year on November 8th, 2013. Jeff had a great love for sports, hunting, teasing his nieces and nephews, the great people of St. Louis, Missouri and his family and friends. You couldn¹t help but love Jeff for his sense of humour, tender heart, his way of making friends with anyone and most of all his beautiful blue eyes. Jeff leaves behind his wife Dakota; Parents, Randy & Kathy; Siblings, Jason (Angie) their children Halle, Rushton & Bronson; Janice Ripley; Jenae (Josh) Johnson their children Kyson & Meysa; Jenna (Jeff) Heggie their children Peyton & Karly; In-Laws, Derrick & Becky Jo Passey & their children Cheyenne, Sierra, Mesa, and Decker; Grandparents, Joan Christianson, Bruce & Brenda Woodbury.
Predeceased by Grandparents Wayne & Gerri Ripley; Aunt Gina Herbst. Jeff will be missed by so many. Until we meet again. Friends may meet the family at the Magrath Stake Center on Friday, November 21st, 2014, from 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. or at the Church from 10:00 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 at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22nd, with Bishop Ryan Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at the Magrath Cemetery. E-mail your condolences to: legacycardston@gmail.com

WARD
VICTOR MADELEY WARD, beloved husband of Patricia Ward of Lethbridge, passed away at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the age of 83 years. He is the loving father of: Robert (Mariea) of Taber, Alan (Raina) of Edmonton, Tony of Cardston, Stephen (Jennifer) of Leduc, Ken (Juanita) of Lethbridge, David (Tara) of Lethbridge, and Victoria of Cardston. He is survived by 19 grandchildren; 10 1/2 great grandchildren; Julia Ward (sister), Edward (Pat) Ward (brother) of Coventry, England, along with several nieces and nephews. Victor is predeceased by his mother Roseann Thompson and his father Ernest Joseph Ward of Wolston, England, and his brother Eric, sister Joanne Ward; as well as granddaughter Marilyn (Alan & Raina) and great granddaughter Hailey (Tony).
Friends may meet the family on Thursday, November 20 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge, or prior to the Funeral Service on Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LETHBRIDGE STAKE CENTRE, 2410-28 Street South, Lethbridge, with Bishop Aaron Bridge officiating. Interment to follow in the Barnwell Cemetery. Donations in Victor¹s name may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of one¹s choice.

WILLIAM FLYNN
1927 ~ 2014
Mr. William Flynn of Lethbridge, passed away on November 17, 2014 at the age of 87 years.  Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed. Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com

Helen Odland
1935 – 2014
Helen Arlene Odland, beloved wife of Erling Odland, passed away in Taber on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the age of 79 years. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, November 20, 2014 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. The Burial Service will be held at the Enchant Cemetery on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 – 9 Street North, Vauxhall, Alberta on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 11:30 A.M. with Pastor Jeffery Frostad officiating. 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.

Janet Megyes
1952 – 2014
Janet Sherry Megyes, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the age of 62 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.

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