By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 13, 2015.
FLAIG
HELEN MARGARET FLAIG (nee Hummason), passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in Lethbridge, following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer¹s Disease. She was the beloved wife for 62 years of Lloyd Flaig. Born on December 31, 1929 in Nokomis, Saskatchewan, she is survived by Lloyd and their four children: Don (Adele), Vernon (Wanda), Audrey, and Stephen (Mari-Lynn), and the grandchildren: Renee, Brandy, Brad, Cameron, Emilie (Bryn Hewko), and Bishop. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703- 13 Street North at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2015. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to L¹Arche Association of Lethbridge, 240-12C Street North, Lethbridge T1H 2M7, or to the Alzheimer¹s Society of Canada, alzheimer.ca
GERARDINA BROBBEL
Gerardina Brobbel of Fort Macleod, beloved wife of the late Klaas Brobbel Sr. passed away on February 11, 2015 at the age of 82 years. Gerardina is survived by her children: Kees (Nel) Brobbel, Bill (Janny) Brobbel, Ali Vroegindewey, Nanja (Dirk) Struck, Koos (Gerda) Brobbel, Klaas (Sara) Brobbel, Geraldine (Henk) Vandenberg, Lodewyk (Rena) Brobbel, Esther (Ken) Smit, thirty-eight grandchildren and thirty-eight great grandchildren. Besides her loving husband Klaas, Gerardina was predeceased by her grandson-in-law Adrian Veldman (2002). She is survived by one brother and numerous relatives in The Netherlands.
Thank you to Dr.Beekman, Fort Macleod Home Care and LFS staff, Palliative Care Team, Community Support Bed staff and the Fort Macleod Extendicare staff for all the personal, professional, loving care she received during her illness. At Gerardina’s request there will be a private burial. In Gerardina¹s memory donations may be made to Fort Macleod Extendicare, Box 189, Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0. Please forward condolences to http://www.edensfuneralhome.com
HELEN NEWTON
1915 ~ 2015
Mrs. Helen Newton, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ed Newton, passed away on February 12, 2015 at the age of 99 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed. Send condolences at
http://www.mbfunerals.com
IN REMEMBRANCE OF DARIUS HOFER
JUNE 30, 1938 ~ FEBRUARY 11, 2015
It is with great sadness Mr. Darius Hofer, beloved husband and father passed on to be with our Lord and Savior. With his family by his side on February 11, 2015 at the East Raymond Colony. At the age of 76 years. Darius was born to Reverend George and Anna Hofer on June 30th 1938 at Wolf Creek Colony. He married the love of his life Rachel Stahl on November 30th 1958. Later moved to East Raymond were he resided until his passing. At the age of 22 years he became a German school teacher. He was also a mechanic, plumber, electrician, gardener, blacksmith and duck keeper. Darius was a hard worker. He was a very kindhearted and giving person. He was always ready to lend a hand. He will be greatly missed by Family and Friends. Besides his loving wife Rachel, Darius is survived by (two) sons Edward (Lydia), and George of East Raymond, (Five) daughters (Ed) Susanna of Lajord SK, (Robert) Rebecca of Wolf Creek, (Robert) Lydia of Fords Creek (Montana), (Johnny) Martha of Mornville, and (Robert) Barbara of Pincher Creek. Three Sisters (Paul) Elizabeth of Swift Current SK, Reverend (Josh) Susie of Viking and (Ben) Katherine of Pincher Creek. 28 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Two sister in-laws, Rebecca and Susie, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to numerous to name. Darius was predeceased in death by his parents Reverend George and Anna Hofer and maternal in-laws Paul and Mary Stahl, Four brothers George, Joshua, Michael and David, three sisters Annie, Katherina and baby sister. Rest In Peace.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 13, 2015 at East Raymond Colony Cemetery. Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved KEVIN REX FIRST CHARGER-SHOT BOTH SIDES on February 6th, 2015 in Cardston at the age of 50. He is survived by his loving father, Alfred Shot Both Sides; remembered by his loving children – Marcia, Kevin Jr. (Kyla), Husky (Chantel), Tracey (Brad), Winslow (Elaine); loving grandchildren – Kia, Brayden, Alexzander, Kalub, J.T., Tiarra, Kerra, Rain, Rae-Marie, Terry; siblings Albert (Helen), Brenda, Wendy, Homer, Kelly, Tim (Bernadette); aunties and uncles Christine/Roy Bare Shin Bone, Clara Chief Moon, Lena Shot Both Sides, Gabrielle Hairy Bull, Maryanne/Mathew Chief Moon, Patsy/Richard Right Hand, Donald Shot Both Sides, Jim/Linda Shot Both Sides, Chris Sr. Shot Both Sides, Clothilda First Charger, Jerry/Olive First Charger; great uncle Pete/Rita Many Fingers; great aunt Mary Rose Gros Ventre Boy. A Wake Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Friday, Feb. 13th from 7:00 p.m. continuing all night. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary¹s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Saturday, Feb. 14th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Pioneer Cemetery. Email condolences to: legacycardston@gmail.com
JACOB SIEMENS
1925 ~ 2015
Mr. Jacob Siemens of Coaldale, beloved husband of Mrs. Regina Siemens passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the age of 89 years. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00pm at the Coaldale Cemetery  Mennonite Section, Coaldale, AB. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316-17 St., Coaldale, AB.
Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com
KADONAGA
MR. MINORU S. KADONAGA, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, February 7th, 2015 at the age of 90 years. A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. 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
MARY PERKOVIC
1927 ~ 2015
Mrs. Mary Perkovic of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Joseph Perkovic and mother of the late Katherine Perkovic, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed. Send condolences at
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MCDONALD
ROBERT BRIAN MCDONALD, passed away suddenly at home, on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at the age of 60 years. He is the beloved father of three daughters and grandfather to eight grandchildren.
Bob was predeceased by his parents Hector & Macey, brother Ron, sister Pat and a daughter Tara McDonald. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, February 14, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Andrew Horne 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
PALMER
JERALD PALMER passed away in Raymond on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at the age of 80 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
PANTHER BONE
RAYMOND REX PANTHER BONE passed away on the Blood Reserve on Feb. 7th, 2015 at the age of 80 years. A Wake Service will be held at the Moses Lake Gym, Blood Reserve on Monday, Feb. 16th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the Moses Lake Gym, Blood Reserve on Tuesday, Feb.17th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Paul¹s Cemetery, Blood Reserve. Email condolences to: legacycardston@gmail.com
REMPEL
MARLENE ANN REMPEL of Raymond passed away peacefully at the Raymond Hospital on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the age of 66 years. She is survived by her mother, Ilene Rempel, brother Terry, sister Darlene and close and dear friend Candace Clendenning. Marlene also leaves behind 32 Œgreat¹ nieces and nephews. She always put her heart and soul in any pursuit that she undertook. She especially enjoyed her career as a teacher and coach and was an avid traveller, family history buff, reader and crafter. In earlier years she enjoyed synchronized swimming, volleyball, basketball and softball. In recent years Marlene has positively and courageously faced numerous health issues. She will be long remembered for her kindness and generosity. The funeral will take place at the TAYLOR STREET CHAPEL of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Raymond starting at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Friends and neighbours may meet the family between 10:00 am and 10:45am prior to the funeral service. Bishop Greg Smith officiating. We thank Doctors Clayne and Regan Steed, the Raymond Health Centre and the staff at Prairie Ridge Good Samaritan Society for their personal and professional care.
STANLEY JOHN POPSON
1936 ~ 2015
The wonderful and generous Stan Popson of Lethbridge, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at home on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the age of 78 years. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Friday, February 13, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th Street South, Lethbridge with Father Dominic Nguyen officiating. Send condolences at
http://www.mbfunerals.com
VERA QUINTON
1922 ~ 2015
Mrs. Vera Quinton of Lethbridge passed away suddenly after a lengthy illness at West Highland Good Samaritans on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at the age of 93 years. Born on February 2, 1922 in Kamsack, SK to Mike and Mabel Kabatoff. Vera lived in Cardston & Glenwood before moving to Lethbridge to retire.
She is survived by her two sons Jarvis (Lynne) Quinton, and Dexter Quinton, both of Lethbridge; four grandchildren Tony, Travis, Casey & Jennifer; and five great- grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Vera was predeceased by her loving husband Walter; her parents Mike & Mabel Kabatoff; two brothers Mike & John, her sister Ann; her son Eric. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at GLENWOOD CEMETERY, Glenwood, AB. Flowers are gratefully declined, but those who wish may make memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society  Lethbridge Chapter, #402  740 4 Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0N9. Send condolences at http://www.mbfunerals.com
WILLIAMS, HELEN MCLAREN
October 25, 1918 to February 8, 2015
With our hearts filled with sadness and love, we said good-bye to our dear Mom, Grandma and G.G. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Trish & Glen Gurr, 12 grandchildren, 16 great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. “Grandma Dynamite” leaves us with many loving and funny memories from her long and fulfilled life. She was predeceased by her husband Bob, daughter Karen, son Jim as well as all 6 of her siblings. Special thanks to the staff at Oilfields Hospital in Black Diamond and to the Southwood Hospice for their excellent and sympathetic care. A family service will be held on a later date. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Helen’s family through http://www.evanjstrong.com. Arrangements in care of EVAN J. STRONG FUNERAL SERVICES (403) 265-1199.