By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 30, 2015.
BIG SWAN
HILDA MARGARET BIG SWAN of the Piikani Nation, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the age of 85 years.
She is lovingly remembered by her son Hiram (Cynthia) Big Swan, grandchildren Inez Yellowhorn, Zachery (Jayme) Big Swan, Isaiah Big Swan and Kalib Smith and great-grandchildren Piper Yellowhorn, Malakai Big Swan and Mirika Steele.
She was the last descendant from the lineage of the late Chief Phillip and Annie Big Swan (nee Meat Face).She was also predeceased by her sisters Nellie Yellowhorn, Lizzie Morning Bull, Maggie Prairie Chicken and Bessie North Peigan and brothers Stanley and Archie Big Swan.
A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 3:00 P.M.
A Wake Service will be held at the HILDA BIG SWAN RESIDENCE, PIIKANI NATION, AB., on July 1, 2015 commencing at 7:00 P.M.
A Celebration of Hilda’s Life will be held at the HILDA BIG SWAN RESIDENCE, PIIKANI NATION, AB., on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Archdeacon Sidney Black and Rod North Peigan officiating.
An Interment will follow at St. Cyprian Cemetery, Piikani Nation, AB.
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
Gail Ann Foster
1956 – 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gail Ann Foster on June 26, 2015 at the age of 59 years.
Gail was born on March 13, 1956 and graduated from Lethbridge Collegiate Institute in 1975. She attended the Galt School of Nursing in 1977, and nursed for 20 years thereafter, while raising her family and being a part owner of Foster and Sons Jewellers Ltd. Gail loved her family. She embraced and cherished her time and conversations that she shared while fondly living out her role as a mother. She was also a proud grandmother, a loving daughter, a loyal sister, as well as a caring aunt. Gail’s mother, sister, and special niece Megan, will miss their weekly Friday night dinners together.
Gail was an avid gardener, and she spent many memorable summers at Rosen Lake. She was a huge fan of Bon Jovi, and enjoyed many of his concerts alongside thousands of other affectionately screaming women.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all the medical staff of the Cancer Center, and the Palliative Care team during Gail’s courageous battle with breast cancer.
Although her life was cut short, Gail lived every day to the fullest, and during the hard times she would always say “I’ll think about that tomorrowâ€.
Gail will be forever loved and remembered by her sons; Andrew (Lisa), David, and Robbie Foster; Grandchildren, Zoe and Eli Foster; Mother, Muriel Kirkman; Siblings Terry (Jane) Kirkman, Doug (Gail) Kirkman and Diane (Phil) Hewko.
Gail was predeceased by her father, Walter Kirkman.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, July 2, 2015, at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Terry Shillington, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
HEATON
ROBERT “BOB†HEATON, beloved husband of Marilynn Heaton (nee Scherer) of Lethbridge, AB., passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Monday, June 29, 2015 at the age of 76 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
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
HYLAND
DEREK GEORGE HYLAND, beloved husband of Ann Hyland, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the age of 67 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, AB T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
Fax: (403) 320-1492
Email: condolences@generationsfh.ca
Sign guest book: http://www.generationsfh.ca
KERR
With great sadness we announce the passing of PAT KERR (Gloria Patricia May), beloved wife of Bill Kerr. Pat passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Tuesday June 23, 2015, at the age of 76 years. A Celebration of Pat’s Life will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Terry Shillington officiating. A private family Interment to follow.
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
Little Plume, Gloria
Gloria Charlene Little Plume, born at Pincher Creek, AB., aged 53 years, passed away at her home in Brocket, AB. on June 25th, 2015.
A family prayer service will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Chapel, Pincher Creek on Tuesday, June 30th at 11:00 A.M. Wake services will be held at the home of Gloria and Lloyd, 1931 – 16 ave., Brocket beginning at 1:00 P.M.
Funeral services for Gloria will be held at the Brocket Community Hall on Thursday, July 2nd at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow at Brocket Cemetery. Snodgrass Funeral Home Ltd. (403-627-4864) directors.
Darren Roper
1961 – 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the untimely passing of our loving husband and Dad, Darren Roper, who was suddenly taken from all of us on Thursday the 25th of June, 2015. Darren will be sadly missed by his family, friends, colleagues, students, and all who have had the privilege to have known him.
Darren was born and raised right here in Lethbridge, where he married his long time sweetheart, and together they raised their two children. After a strenuous but successful education, culminated by a Masters of Educational Technology Degree from the University of British Columbia, he found his true calling in life as an educator and mentor.
Darren had a long list of hobbies – his favorite being cycling, walking, baseball, hockey, hiking and travelling with his family and most definitely restoring his vintage 1967 Thunderbird with his son. He was also a huge nerd, watching his favorite shows like Stargate, Star Trek Voyager, Game of Thrones, and Orphan Black. He would also get quite worked up after someone told him that their favorite Star Wars was “A New Hopeâ€. Telling them in detail how it was just called “Star Warsâ€, and that he had watched it in theatres three times in the first 24 hours of its original release.
Darren is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly (Kim) Ann Roper, his two children; Matthew Ronald Roper, and Hannah Elizabeth Roper, and his three sisters; Gloria Serkin, Mavis Matis, Kathy Stewart, as well as all of their families.
Darren is predeceased by his parents, Ronald and Dorothy Roper.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am, July 2, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4th St. South, Lethbridge, AB.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
STRINGAM
GLADYS STRINGAM, beloved wife of the late Woodrow, passed away in Raymond on June 6, 2015 at the age of 92 years. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, KNIGHT STREET CHAPEL, 260 E 200 N, Raymond. Friends may meet the family prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, AB T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
Fax: (403) 320-1492
Email: condolences@generationsfh.ca
Sign guest book: http://www.generationsfh.ca
Arthur Donald “Don” White
1924 – 2015
Mr. Arthur Donald “Don†White of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Rose White, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on June 27, 2015, at the age of 91 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.