Monday, March 30, 2015

COCKERILL

PHYLLIS MAGDALENE COCKERILL passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Funeral Arrangements to be announced when completed.

Grace de Graaf 1928 – 2015

Mrs. Grace de Graaf of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michaels Care Centre on March 29, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed. Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

George Glatley

1919 – 2015

Mr. George Glatley of Lethbridge passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the age of 94 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed. Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

JENSEN

SHELLEY WEST JENSEN, beloved wife of the late K. Wayne Jensen, passed away in Cardston on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the age of 63 years. The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mountain View, Alberta on Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Friends may meet the family on Thursday at the Church from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. prior to the Service. Interment in the Mountain View Cemetery. Email your condolences to: legacycardston@gmail.com

LITTLE BEAR

PHILOMENA LITTLE BEAR, passed away at the Cardston Hospital on Sunday, March 23, 2015 at the age of 76 years. A Funeral Service will be held at ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH – Cardston, Alberta, on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with viewing starting at 11:00 A.M. Reverend Tipper to officiate. Interment to follow at One Spot Cemetery, Old Agency, Blood Reserve, Alberta.
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

MILLER

DON E. MILLER, beloved husband of Bernice Miller of Lacombe, AB., passed away suddenly during his return from Yuma, AZ. on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the age of 78 years. A Celebration of Don’s Life will be held in Lacombe, 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

Evelyn Mills 1926 – 2015

Mrs. Evelyn Mills of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Ken Mills, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the age of 88 years. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at McKillop United Church, 2329 15th Ave South, Lethbridge, with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating. Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

Helen Marion Oliver

1927 – 2015

Helen Oliver of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, March 23, 2015 at the age of 87 years. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 – 11 Street South, Lethbridge, with Canon James Robinson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to, St. Augustine’s Anglican Church Renovation Fund, 411 11 St South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2N9. Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

Peter Penner 1933 – 2015

Mr. Peter Penner passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the age of 82 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed. Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

ROBINSON

JAMES R. ROBINSON, age 66, passed away on March 25th, 2015 in Lethbridge at the Chinook Regional Hospital, with loved ones by his side. James is survived by Beverly Robinson, his loving wife of 48 years. Jim was born on August 1st, 1948 in Goderich, ON, to Alf and Ethel Robinson and was the youngest of 12. On March 25th, 1967 Jim married the love of his life, Bev. Together they had four children: James Jr., Joey, Randy and Tilly (Rick) Sauter. Jim was an awesome and loving grandpa to his precious grandchildren: Amanda, Jimmy-Rae, Melody, Natasha, Devon, and Zak. He is survived by his brothers Bill, Gary, and Jerald as well as his family scattered across Canada. Jim was a simple man who cared most about family and pursuing passions in life. Jim’s passion for antiquing began while studying at Conestoga College. Other passions included the great outdoors, music and meeting with friends. A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Monday, March 30th, 2015 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to offset funeral costs and they may be forwarded to 2825 32nd Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K – 7B1.

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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

Renny Wade Soup Traditional Blackfoot Name–

Ksiwawakaa’si (Spider) August 3, 1964 – March 23, 2015

Our loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, co-worker and friend; Renny (Ksiwawakaa’si),was called home on Monday, March 23, 2015 at the age of 50 years. Renny was born to Clotilda (nee Many Fingers) and the late Louis (Sonny) Soup on August 3, 1964, at the Blood Indian Hospital. He was raised on the Blood Reserve in various communities. Renny attended school at the Cardston Elementary School, and graduated high school at St. Mary’s High School on the Blood Reserve in 1983. During his high school days, he met the love of his life, Annette in 1980. They went on to get married in 1985. In 1994, he attended College in Edmonton to prepare for enrollment to SAIT Polytechnic. He completed his courses in Chemical Processing Engineering, commencing in 1996. That fall of 1996, Renny joined his wife, Annette, at the University of Montana, Missoula. There, he received a degree in Building Maintenance Engineering in 1998. He challenged the Montana Boiler’s Certification and was successful. Again, he challenged the Fourth Class Engineering of Alberta in 1998, becoming certified as one of only 2 members from the Blood Reserve with this authority. He was recently recertified with the New Fourth Class certificate in December, 2014. It was during his graduation year at the University of Montana Missoula, in 1998 that Renny caught the Powwow dancing bug while being a member of the planning committee for the Kyi-yo Powwow. This prompted him to make his own traditional outfit and the whole family went down to support him for his debut as a Traditional Dancer. From then on, he designed and did his own bead work for all his outfits with such precision and patience, resulting in unique and original work. Renny gained numerous friends and fellow competitors on the powwow trail. It was during his beginner dancing days that he met Kevin Costner at Morley’s annual powwow, being asked by his entourage to take a picture together. It was during the Eagle Shield’s era that he was instrumental in laying out the sod at the Red Crow powwow arbor, nurturing it, growing the grass in time for the Indian Days. He was a quiet person, but as soon as you mentioned the next powwow, his ears perked up wanting contacts and information. Renny travelled far into the states and through western and southern Canada attending powwows and meeting new friends and families. He made quite a name for himself, becoming one of the top Men’s Traditional dancers, winning many 1st places at the powwows’ he attended. Many of the friends he made at the powwows, took him as their powwow brother, as they all looked out for each other. Renny’s name will echo in future powwows as his spirit is remembered. Renny lived for his wife, Annette and three daughters; Nikki, Rebby and Jazmin. He taught his daughters many things, such as bead work, yard work and horse care, but the most important thing he taught them was to always try hard and put 100% effort into whatever they were doing. Remarks heard from his daughters were “We’ll always try hard because that’s what Dad wanted us to do”. Renny will leave a vacant seat at Nikki’s convocation this spring at the Lethbridge College and Rebby’s Native Honor Night and Graduation Ceremony at the Cardston High School, however, his Spirit will be present. He always encouraged his daughters to complete their education, taking a special interest in whatever they were involved in. He was especially looking forward to his 30th anniversary on June 1, 2015. Renny is survived by his wife Annette (nee Medicine Crane), daughters; Nikki, Rebby and Jazmin Soup. His mother Clotilda Soup, brothers; Rick (Marlene) and Shannon (Kelli) Soup, his aunties, Mable (Richard) Fox, Mary Pace, Virginia (Lester) Tailfeathers, Geri (Donny) Many Fingers, Annie (Rod) Many Fingers, Lorna (Tony) Black Water and Shirley Chief Moon. His uncles; Adrian (Geraldine) Many Fingers, Ivan (Verna) Many Fingers, his in-laws; Geraldine (Ike) Eagle Speaker. Numerous nephews’ nieces’ cousins’ colleagues and powwow acquaintances. He was predeceased by his father, Louis (Sonny) Soup, great grandparents Dick (Beth) Soop, his maternal grandparents, Frank and Kate Many Fingers, his paternal grandparents, Eddie Soup and Julia Morgan. His aunties Margaret (Albert) Many Fingers, Beatrice (Frank) Good Striker, Gwen (David) Healy, Mona Chief Moon, Ella Shot Both Sides, his nephew Cayley Soup, his uncles Franklin Many Fingers, Floyd Many Fingers, Morris Many Fingers, Albert Many Fingers, Leo Red Crow, Sam Red Crow, and Fredrick Red Crow, and brother in law Lindsay Medicine Crane. A Family Service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home on Monday, March 30th at 5:00 p.m. The Wake Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Monday, March 30th from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m . The Funeral Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Tuesday, March 31st at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Soup Family Cemetery, Blood Reserve. Email condolences to: legacycardston@gmail.com

WHITE MAN – WOLF CHILD

Our precious angel, Aaliannah Kiarra Nelle White Man – Wolf Child, blessed us with her brief time on this earth. She will always be remembered and always in our hearts forever. Born March 24th, 2015. She is survived by her loving parents Desirae Wolf Child & Desmond White Man; sister Hazeleine White Man; grandparents Jordan Wolf Child Sr. & Charlene BP.; great grandparents Alice Wolf Child, Gerald Shephard, Stan White Man, Celistina Scott; aunties and uncles Mercedes, Kobe, and Jordan Jr (Cody) Wolf Child, Stanley and Verlina White Man, Skyleesha B.K, Natasha Scott. A Wake Service will be held at Alice Wolf Child’s residence on Monday, March 30th at 7:00 p.m. continuing all night. A small Intimate Gathering to celebrate Aaliannah’s life will precede the Graveside Service at the Blood Band Cemetery on Tuesday, March 31st at 11:00 a.m. Email condolences to: legacycardston@gmail.com

David Young

1945 – 2015

Mr. David Young, beloved husband of Mrs. Lisa Young, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed. Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.