By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 8, 2014.
COCCIOLONI
Rita Coccioloni, born in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan on August 20, 1934, passed away on December 1, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Rita will be dearly missed by her husband, Joseph Coccioloni and her children Tracey and David. Rita came to Alberta with her parents, Jennie and Clifton Kerr, as a young child with her siblings; Jim, Betty and Judy. Jim Kerr and Judy Cantelon have predeceased her and her last surviving sister Betty Young resides in Westlock, Alberta. She grew up in the Beaver Mines area, married Joey and moved to Pincher Creek where they raised their family. Tracey Ewing and David (Johanna) Coccioloni still reside in Pincher Creek. Rita has one beautiful granddaughter Taylor Ewing who loved her dearly. She will be sadly missed as a mother, wife, grandmother and dear friend to many in the community. A Memorial Service will be held at the Pincher Creek United Church, 972 Police Ave., at 11.00 A.M., on Monday December 8, 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations go to the Canadian Wildlife Federation 350 Michael Cowpland Drive, Kanata, ON K2M 2W1 or the Pincher Creek Food Bank (please make cheques payable to McMan), P.O. Box 2993, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0.
FRENCH
April 29th, 1927 – November 24th, 2014
GLADYS M. FRENCH, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Monday, November 24th, 2014 at the age of 87 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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GREAVES
May 25, 1960 – December 1, 2014
HELEN GREAVES passed away peacefully into God’s arms after a long battle with cancer at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Monday, December 1, 2014. With her was her loving husband Dale Greaves and her treasured puppy “Harley” waiting for her. Helen was the daughter of Joseph and Paulina Muller of Picture Butte. Helen’s last wish to celebrate her life was in privacy. She is to be buried at Mountain View Cemetery. “Forever and Always” is what Helen asked me to say to her each day, but yesterday she said to me, “If I can’t go forward, I want to go back,” and God answered “Yes”, to her Prayer. In lieu of flowers, say a nice word to loved ones or do a random act of kindness.
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JENNY NAJDA
1923 ~ 2014
Mrs. Jenny Najda of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Marian Najda, passed away on December 5, 2014 at the age of 91 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed. Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com
JOANNE SCHOLDRA
1931 ~ 2014
Mrs. Joanne Scholdra of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Roman Scholdra, passed away on November 29, 2014 at the age of 83 years. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. W., Lethbridge, AB, with Pastor Nathan Fuehrer, officiating. Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com
KAZ HAYASHIZAKI
1951-2014
Kaz Hayashizaki, beloved husband of Akemi Hayashizaki, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the age of 63 years. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at First Baptist Church, 1614 5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, with Pastor Ron Dirks officiating.
KEITH PREDDY
1947 ~ 2014
Mr. Keith Preddy of Lethbridge, passed away in Great Falls, Montana on Friday, November 28, 2014 at the age of 67 years. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB, with Pastor Al Litchfield, officiating. Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com
MARCUS KARPATI
Mr. Marcus Bradley Karpati of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Kathryn “Kathy” Karpati, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the age of 29 years. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm, on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 Â 4 Street South, Lethbridge. Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com
SELIN
MRS. PATRICIA ISOBEL SELIN, beloved wife of Clifford Selin, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully into God’s arms after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s for over the last 8 years, on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 at the age of 86 years. In loving memory Mrs. Patricia Isobel Selin, who was a dedicated wife, loving mom, nana and great-nana. Patricia was born Mar.3, 1928 in Sault Ste. Marie to Doreen Piche and Emile Desjardins. She predeceased her older brother; Serge Desjardins. She married the love of her life Clifford Selin on July 3, 1952 in Hearst, Ont. They had 7 children; Ken, Karen, Dan, Donn, Deborah, Ruth and John (deceased.) Patricia will be sadly missed by her family, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grand children. A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, December 5, 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, December 6, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Nathan Siray, Celebrant. A Graveside Service will be held at the MGR Pierre Grenier Cemetery in Hearst, Ontario on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at 1:00 P.M.
If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, c/o Ken McDermott, #26 Canyon Blvd., W., Lethbridge, AB, T1K 6X6.
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VANEE
“Look unto me and be you saved
All the ends of the earth
For I am God and there is no one else”
Isaiah 45:22
“To Him be all the glory”
MRS. ANNEKE (ANNE) VANEE passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the age of 80 years.
Anne was born in Sleeuwijk, Netherlands on September 16, 1934. She was the second child of nine children born to Bastiaan and Johanna Ouwerkerk. The family immigrated to Canada in 1950. Anne married Jo Vanee May 27, 1955 and they were blessed with four children. Anne was predeceased by Jo on October 4, 2007. Anne is survived by Verna (Ken) Greidanus and their children; Angela (Scott) Van’t Land (Noah, Caleb, Eden and Moriah), Erin (Jonathan) Norton (Charlotte, Benjamin, Olivia and Rebekah), Bethany (Jim) Vreugdenhil (Seth and Amaya) and Krista, Joyce (Ron) Sakamoto and their children; Jeremy (Robin) Sakamoto (Alexis), Shawn (Carrie) Sakamoto (Parker, Quintin and Lennon) and Sasha (Scott) Mahan (Lachlan and Cadan), Ron Vanee and his children; Jonas, Justin and Jordyn Vanee and Bonnie (Mike) Jarokosky and their children; Jennifer (Stephen) Martyn (Kaden), Shane (Heather Emerson) Jarokosky and Tyler Jarokosky. Anne is also survived by her beloved brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. A Family Interment will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. A Funeral Service will be held at BETHEL FREE REFORMED CHURCH in Monarch, AB., on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Eric Moerdyk, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anne’s memory are welcome at the Alzheimer Society, #402, 740-4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 0N9 or Good Samaritan Society, Park Meadows Village, 1511-15th Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB., T1H 1W2
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WAGNER
MR. RON WAGNER, beloved husband of Jeanne Wagner, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, December 4th, 2014 at the age of 66 years. A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. with Father Salvador Ahumada officiating. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Salvador Ahumada, Celebrant.
Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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