Tuesday, January 20, 2015
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 20, 2015.
ALLEMEKINDERS
JOHN ALLEMEKINDERS, beloved fiance to Hilly Sullivan of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the age of 75 years. Friends and Family are welcome to attend a visitation at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Tim Clark officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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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
DAVIES
ROBERT (BOB, BOBBY) ALAN DAVIES, beloved husband of Nancy Davies, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away January 15, 2015 at 58 years of age. Besides his loving wife, Bob is survived by his daughter Shannon (Keith) Dykslag and his two grandsons Maverick and Memphis of Lethbridge, son Shane (Justine) Davies of Lethbridge, his father and mother Edgar and Mary Davies of Picture Butte, his sister Cheryl (Denis) Leclair and family from Picture Butte, sister Kathy (Jason) Brown and family from Lethbridge, sister Joanne (Hugh) Sully and family from Edmonton and brother Michael Davies and family from Picture Butte. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Hilda Valiquette, sister-in-law Deborah (Michael) Trumble and family, brother-in-law Ron (Penny) Keats and sister-in-law Jane (Jim) Corcoran and family, all from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Bob was predeceased by his grandparents Jack and Formosa Davies, grandparents Gabor and Barbara Tokai as well as his sister-in-law Josee Perrier Davies. Bob was born March 24, 1956 in Lethbridge Alberta. He was raised and educated in Picture Butte, graduating from Picture Butte High School in 1974. He was an athlete; he swam, played basketball, baseball, hockey and so much more. Bob’s passion for life came at a young age and lasted throughout his life. Bob met Nancy in 1978 and they began their life together. They were married on March 21, 1981 and their love was never ending, which led them to being married again in 2006. They added two children to their life and raised their family in Picture Butte. Bob was a dad that offered his children fun, guidance and constant encouragement. He was the dad that fixed the Barbie sports car, took you to your first boy band concert and taught you how to shoot the perfect jump shot from just outside the paint. He never missed a game and also offered pointers on how to improve your game. He was the dad that taught you how to be a goaltender, defensemen or whatever position you wanted to play that day. He took you to the rig to show you everything he knew, to pass down his wisdom and love for the oil patch. Bob loved to travel with his family, whether it was a camping trip in the summer, a road trip to the Sully’s to hit up the West Ed waterslides, or a trip out east to visit family. Bob loved to golf and would often spend time hitting the greens with his wife, son and many buddies. His passion for golf led him and Nancy to vacation in Arizona where he could spend most of his days on the golf course. Bob was the type of guy that would sit and have a beer with you and talk for hours even if he just met you. Bob spent his career working in the oil patch and he loved it! He loved the challenge, the people he met and the large amount of foul language one could use while working. Bob worked his way through the ranks and was awarded countless safety awards for running a great rig and crew. At the end of his career he owned his own consulting business and was successful and proud of the work he did. Bob’s proudest and most memorable moments were becoming a grandpa “Papa”. He loved shooting slap shots in the garage, seeing how many homeruns Maverick could hit over the fence in the backyard, taking him for a cruise to Picture Butte to visit grandma at the post office or check in with Uncle Mike at the rink. Sleepovers at Papas were always the best. Bob was a man that was loved by all. He was genuinely respected by everyone and will be greatly missed by his family, many friends and co workers. A Memorial Service will be held at ST. CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 462 Crescent Avenue, Picture Butte, AB on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Deacon Ray & Ellen Wagner 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
ERNA DYCK
1919 ~ 2015
Mrs. Erna Dyck of Coaldale, beloved wife of the late Mr. John Dyck, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at the age of 95 years. A Memorial Service will be held 2:30pm on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316-17 St., Coaldale, AB. Send condolences at
http://www.mbfunerals.com
HARRIS
MARY ANN HARRIS, beloved wife of Ray Harris of Lethbridge, and loving mother of Amy Harris of Bellevue, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the age of 65 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 12:00 with Deacon Frank Peta 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
IRMA SZOL
June 20, 1935 – January 15, 2015
Irma Szol passed away peacefully, with family at her side, Monday January 15, 2015 at the Chinook Regional Hospital. Irma was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Aleksy Szol. Irma (mom) will be lovingly remembered with cherished memories, by her pride and joy, her three children, Rita Moryski (Dennis), Gordon Szol and Kevin Szol (Karen), her grandchildren, Brandle Moryski (Leslie). Denita Sutherley, Mark Moryski, Ryan and Adam Szol, Kristin Wilhelm (Ryan) and Kayla Szol and of course her great grandchildren… Candice and Brody Moryski, Sydney and Halley Westle,Gage Wilhelm and Jordan and Hayden Sutherley. Irma is survived by her siblings, Susan Burch, Earnest Wildeman (Frieda), Carl Wildeman (Phyllis), Ruth Dubé, Paramananda, Elli Fischer and Siegfried Jabs (Hildegarde).
Always remembered is Irma¹s positive spirit and love of life. She lives on in our hearts. In Irma¹s written words ³Please celebrate my life and do not mourn my death². As per Irma¹s request, there will not be a funeral but a memorial service will be held at the Granum Lutheran Church on January 24, 2015 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, she has requested that memorial donations be made to the Granum Lutheran Church, Box 101, Granum, AB T0L 1A0
Marinus in den Bosch
June 18, 1928 – January 16, 2015
With deep sorrow we announce the sudden passing away of our dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Marinus (Morris) in den Bosch on January 16, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Born in Zierikzee, Zeeland June 18, 1928, he married his beloved Jannetje Van Sluys May 12, 1950 and together they immigrated to Canada in 1951. Starting in Picture Butte, he worked on various farms till settling on the home place in 1970 near Fort Macleod. Besides his loving wife Janny, he is survived by seven children: Helen (Murray) McDonald, Dick, Jack (Jenny), Maurice (Henriette), John (Wendy), Henk, and Lia (Floor) Oskam, 41 grandchildren and 71 great grandchildren, one brother Henk (Leni) in den Bosch in the Netherlands. He was predeceased by his parents Marinus Jacobus in den Bosch and Lena Bal, 2 sisters, 3 brothers, 2 great-grandchildren Andrew and Liam, brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Janny Van Sluys, and sisters-in-law Charlotte Van Sluys and Frances Van Sluys. Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Bethesda Care Home, P.O. Box 1096, Picture Butte, AB. T0K 1V0. Condolences will be held from 7:00 – 8:30 pm on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 – 5th Avenue, Fort Macleod, AB. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation, 2608 Â 7th Avenue, Fort Macleod, AB. with Reverend P. Bazen officiating. Interment to follow in Union Cemetery.
MILLER
VIOLA E. MILLER, beloved wife of the late Clifford Miller, passed away in Magrath on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the age of 96 years. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, GARDEN PLACE CHAPEL, Magrath. Friends may meet the family prior to the funeral service from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. Interment to follow in the Magrath Cemetery.
MURPHY
MICHAEL THOMAS MURPHY, of Calgary, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 17th, 2015 at the age of 77 years. Funeral Service to be held in Calgary, AB. at a later date.
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
PETER RETZLAFF
1926 ~ 2015
Peter Retzlaff of Coaldale, beloved husband of the late Helena (Baergen) Retzlaff passed away peacefully at the Sunny South Lodge on January 16, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Peter was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Peter is survived by his children Leonora (Henry) Paetkau, Anna Mae (Jack) Neufeld, Dan (Mary Lynn), Luella (Ken) Bartel, and Rose (Doug) Klassen; 14 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers. Besides his loving wife, Peter was predeceased by his parents Heinrich and Elizabeth (Barg) Retzlaff and his brother Bernie. Donations in Peter¹s memory can be made to Mennonite Central Committee, 210, 2946  32 St NE, Calgary AB T1Y 6J7. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316  17 St, Coaldale AB with Pastor Lillian Thompson, officiating.
Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com
RIEMANN
HORST RIEMANN, beloved husband of Leonie, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre, on Saturday, January 17th, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. A Memorial Reception will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Ab on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 from 4:30 to 6:30 P.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
RONALD FORNER
1948 ~ 2015
Mr. Ronald Forner of Coaldale, beloved husband of Mrs. Lucie Forner, beloved father of Nicole, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at the age of 66 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB. Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com
ROSS FREDRICK OLSEN
1947 ~ 2015
Mr. Ross Fredrick Olsen of Lethbridge beloved husband of Marilyn Olsen passed away suddenly at home on January 16, 2015 at the age of 67 years. Ross was born in Lashburn, Saskatchewan to Fredrick & Dora Olsen on March 21, 1947. He was raised on a farm at Neilburg, Sask until he moved to Champion, Alberta in 1966 where he started working on the farm for the Alder family. He married Marilyn Alder in October 1969 which led to a loving 46 year marriage. Ross¹s life was dedicated to his wife and children and later on his grandchildren. His love and passion for family was felt by all who knew him. Ross¹s faith was an anchor to him throughout his life and also inspired others. Ross and Marilyn lived in Champion until 2006 when they moved to Lethbridge, where they resided until his passing. Besides his loving wife Marilyn, Ross is survived by his daughter Nancy (Chad) of Lethbridge; son Neil (Lori) of Spruce Grove, AB; grandchildren Tait, Zachary, Preston, Georgia, Adam, Jennekah, Jillian and Tori; mother Dora Olsen; brothers Roy (Elaine) and Victor (Leanor) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Ross was predeceased by his father Fredrick Olsen and brother Keith Olsen. A Funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, January 24, 2015 family and friends are invited to pay their final respects between 9:00am  9:50am at the LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE BARN, 3000 College Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Mr. Richard Knight, officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Those who wish may make memorial donations to LETHBRIDGE DIALYSIS UNIT, c/o Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, 960-19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5. Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com
Jake Heinricks
1922 – 2015
Jacob Leonard Heinricks, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the age of 92 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. Burial to follow at the Barnwell Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com <http://www.southlandfuneral.com> .
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Jake¹s name may be made directly to a charity on one¹s choice. Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
Edith Holstine
1922 – 2015
Edith Holstine, beloved wife of the late Fred Holstine, passed away in Taber on Monday, January 19, 2015 at the age of 92 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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