Saturday, July 4, 2015

CHISTE, Zita Celestina
(nee Betelle)
On July 1, 2015, our beloved mamma and nonna, Zita Chiste of St. Albert, formerly of Lethbridge and Italy, arrived at the end of her journey at the age of 86.
She is survived by her daughter, Valeria (Tony Petrone); her son, Claudio and her treasured granddaughter, Gabriella (Rhett McDonald). She is also survived by her sisters, Giovanna and Irma; brother, Bruno (Marialuise); sisters-in-law, Annamaria, Etta, Clelia, Romana, Piera and Carla; brothers-in-law, Nino (Hilda) and Giannni (Adriana) and nieces and nephews. Zita was predeceased by her husband, Lelio; daughter-in-law, Kate; parents, Maria and Giovanni; sister, Agnese; brother Mario; parents-in-law, Marie and Angelo; brothers-in-law, Gildo, Italo and Gino and nephews, Sandro and Guido.
The family wishes to express its heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Mung and his staff, to Zita’s Home Care nurse, Courtney and to Dr. Chang and the dedicated staff at the General Palliative Care Unit 9Y for their compassionate care.
As per her wishes there will be no funeral. A private Graveside Service will be held at St. Albert City Cemetery, on Thursday, July 9 with Reverend Robert Kasun CSB officiating.
You can shed many tears because she has gone
Or you can cherish memories of her and let them live on.
You can close your eyes and wish for her return,
Or you can choose to remember all that she helped you to learn.
Your heart can be sad because she is not here,
Or it can be filled with the love that you will ever hold dear.To send condolences, visit
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MORRIS REAL HIND BULL
passed away in Cardston, AB on July 2nd, 2015 at the age of 63 years.
A Wake Service will be held at the Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Monday, July 6th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cardston Alberta Stake Centre (East Hill) on Tuesday, July 7th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Hind Bull Family Cemetery. Email condolences to: legacyfuneralhome.ca

HYLAND
DEREK GEORGE HYLAND, beloved husband of Ann Hyland of Fort Macleod, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the age of 67 years.
He is the loving father of Randy (Jennie) Hyland of Lethbridge, AB. He is survived by four grandchildren: Liam, Callum, Fiona, and Abiageal. Derek is also survived by his siblings: Alan (Dianne) Hyland, David (Linda) Hyland, Robin Hyland, Judy (Vern) Knapik, and Liz Worley.
He is predeceased by his parents Ron and Doris Hyland, brother Colin Hyland and his oldest son Robert Hyland.
Derek was born in Medicine Hat on November 21,1947. He was raised in Bow Island where he completed his schooling and worked on the family farm. In 1965 he joined the RCAF and did basic training in Winnipeg, MB, then deployed to Comox, BC where he was discharged in 1971 and ended up moving back to his home town of Bow Island.
He married the love of his life, Patricia Ann McArter on July 15, 1967. In 1974 Derek started his second career with Greyhound Bus Lines where he drove for 34 years and thousands of miles until retiring in 2007. He loved every year and mile that he drove with Greyhound. He was able to see different parts of Canada and the US, and whether it was driving regular runs or Charters he truly never complained. He had made several friends along the way including other drivers, depot agents, passengers, and pretty much anybody that he came in contact with.
Derek spent many years involved in refereeing hockey in Calgary and Fort Macleod. He loved watching his two grandsons as they played football, and he enjoyed just spending quality time with them. He loved watching his granddaughters in ballet and soccer and teaching them how to garden ‘his’ way.
Friends may meet the family on Monday, July 6, 2015 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge.
The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411-11 Street South, Lethbridge, with Rev. Andrew Horne officiating.
Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge.

Alexander “Alex” Kalau
1928 – 2015
Alexander (Alex) W. Kalau passed away on June 30, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Alex was born on September 04, 1928 in Lithuania, he immigrated to Canada in 1951 where he lived in Milk River and Stirling. In 1965 he married Irma Ryll and they lived in Lethbridge where they raised their two girls. Alex was a carpenter working in the Commercial building trade until he was forced to retire due to poor health. He is survived by his loving wife Irma; daughters, Karen and Rita; son-in-law Greg; brothers Simon (Elsie) and Albin (Shirley); as well as cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00pm and 8:00pm, on Monday, July 6, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, at 610-4St. South, Lethbridge. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, at 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. W. Lethbridge. A private family Graveside was held at Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial donations to the Arthritis Society, 200-1301 8th St. SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 1B7, or a charity of one’s choice.
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KOSHMAN February 27, 1949 – June 30, 2015
Terrance (Terry) Alexander Koshman passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday June 30, 2015. Terry was born in Lethbridge and attended school at Westminster, Susie Bawden & Fleetwood Elementary, Hamilton Junior High, Lethbridge Collegiate Institute and the University of Lethbridge. He was predeceased by his parents Alexander Koshman in 2007 and Kathleen Koshman (Pruden) in 2010. He is survived by his three children, Jordan, Tanner (grandson William) & Ashley Pankhurst-Koshman and their mother Robyn Pankhurst. He will be greatly missed by his brothers Ken, Ed (Rose), Chris (Peggy) and his sisters Betty of Arundel, UK and Jennifer Turner of Lethbridge. Friends & relatives are invited to meet the family on Sunday, July 5, 2015 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at 1019- 12A St S. Lethbridge. A private burial of ashes will take place at Mountain View Cemetery.

Simon Cornelius Overes
1955 – 2015
Simon Cornelius Overes of Fort Macleod, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at the age of 59 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 6, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB.
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PHILLIPS
A Celebration of Life for the late LEWIS WALTER PHILLIPS will be held at the Nobleford Curling Club, 112 Kipp Street, Nobleford, on Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. “The beer clouds have rolled in for the final time boys, so come have a little cheer and think of Louie.” Lewis passed away in Nobleford on December 21, 2013 at the age of 73 years. He is survived by sister Lucinda (Gordon-deceased) Luchia, and brother Hartley (Marlene), and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by parents Walter and Eleanor, and nephew Keagen.

REVESZ
1947-2015
With incredible sorrow, the family of RICHARD JOSEPH REVESZ announce his sudden passing on Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 at the age of 68 years.
Richard was born in Cardston, AB on February 17th, 1947 to his parents Joe and Isabel Revesz. He grew up in Wrentham, Alberta and then moved to Lethbridge.
Richard’s hard-working and driven nature, served him well as he simultaneously held positions at Sears, Canada Post and the drive-in/movie theatres. His friendly personality and boisterous laugh quickly led him to be promoted from stockboy at Sears to sales associate where he remained for 34 years. During his tenure at Sears, he worked in the hardware, furniture and appliances departments. Outside of work, his favorite past times were fishing, building and selling homes, and tending his vegetable garden, especially his tomatoes. Above all else, Richard loved spending time with his family.
Richard will be forever remembered by his loving wife of nearly 45 years, Doreen, son Richard M. Revesz, son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Shannon Revesz and their children Josephine and Nolan; all of whom he loved dearly. He also leaves to mourn his special niece, Amanda Grouette, along with many other cherished family and friends.
Richard will also be dearly missed by his very good friends Andy and Bonnie Kovacs, Mike and Janey Stanko, and their families and all those who were blessed to have known him.
Richard has joined his recently departed sister, Shirley, and has been reunited with his parents.
A Funeral service for Richard will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Larry Hankinson, officiating.
Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
In loving memory of Richard, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & NU 100-119 14 Street NW Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1Z6.
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Arthur Donald “Don” White
1924 – 2015
With great sadness we announce the passing of Mr. Arthur Donald (Don) White at the age of 91 years.
He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 67 years, Mrs. Rose Eveline White, his daughter, Marla (Michael) Largary of Brooks, and his sons, Al (Marianna), and Bradley (Rachelle) of Lethbridge. Also, he leaves 10 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren who all loved him dearly, and his beloved sister, Mrs. Kathleen (Kay) Cummins on her farm near Torrington, AB.
He lived a very active life up to his passing, and was a lifelong boy scout taking in many jamborees worldwide. He served his country in World War II as an aircraft instrument technician with the RCAF, served as a reserve army officer for 24 years with Southern Alberta Regiment (SAR) in Medicine Hat, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME), Royal Canadian Engineers (RCE), and Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA), all units that existed in Lethbridge over the years.
He was transferred to Lethbridge in 1950 with his wife Rose as Chief Engineer of the Crystal Dairy downtown until 1972 when he left the milk business to work for Gilbeys at Palliser Distillers as a Power Engineer and mechanic until his retirement in 1992. He also spent 25 years at the Lethbridge College teaching 4th class Power engineering two nights a week. He helped many students receive their 4th class Power Engineering ticket to further their careers in their fields of employment.
He was an active member with the Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans club (ANAF) of Lethbridge for over 50 years, active with the Boy Scouts of Canada most of his life, along with the Navy League of Canada.
Dad did it all… Air, ground and sea. All bases covered.
He also was a member of the Lethbridge United Services Institute (LUSI) since its inception, and enjoyed the many friendships he had with its members over the years.
His real passion was to travel the world, which he did very well over his many trips abroad. With his last trip conquering the Great Wall of China at the age of 80, and being invited by the Government of Canada to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Vimy Ridge with the Queen of England’s presence in Northern France in 2006, along with his son, Al accompanying him there. Dad’s father was also a World War I veteran as a mounted machine gunner, but was not involved at Vimy Ridge.
He enjoyed many hours in retirement at the Lethbridge Seniors Club playing carpet bowling with his many friends and serving on the board for some years as well.
He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur Tom White and Elsie Violet White (Peckham) of Medicine Hat, and his eldest beloved son, Earl Curtis White and his lovely wife Valerie (Oakes) of Edmonton.
He always believed in helping his fellow man, and to always do his best whatever the task was before him.
He will be remembered.
Farewell Dad, grandpa, great grandpa and “Don” as everyone knew him by.
Please join us in a celebration of life and remembrance for, Don on July 26 at 1300 to 1600 hrs. ( 1pm to 4pm ) at the Army, Navy, Air Force veterans club in downtown Lethbridge.
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WILSON
August 20, 1918-June 27, 2015
EDNA WILSON, beloved wife of the late Charles Frederick “Curly” Wilson, passed away peacefully in her home at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Saturday, June 27, 2015.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Ann (Tony) and their children; David (Amber), Amanda (Kris) and Stephen (Stacey), her daughter-in-law Joy and her children; Sharon (Keith), Robert (Kate), Christopher (Denise) and Andrew, great-grandchildren; Nolan, Alexandra, Rachel, Ashley, Alec, Lucy, Sarah, Tom, Luther, David and Leighton and step-great-grandchildren, Emily and Eleanor.
Along with her husband, Edna was predeceased by her son David Charles Wilson.
A Funeral Service will be held at UNIVERSITY DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 55 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, Alberta on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Aaron Moore officiating. An Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
In memory of Edna, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1 Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
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Janet Clifton
1947 – 2015
With profound sadness, the family of Janet Faye Clifton (nee Kesler), announce her passing in Taber on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the age of 67 years following a courageous fight with a liver disease known as NASH.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family in the Relief Society room at the church prior to the funeral service on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 322 – 2 Street North, Vauxhall on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Hays Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides her loving husband Dale, Janet is survived by her children Randy (Susan) Brauer of Cochrane, Wendy Fox of Mulhurst, Shawna (Don) Tanner of Barnwell and her late son Jamie’s loving partner Jeainie Peevey of Drumheller; grandchildren Ashley (Jason) Tolsma, Rochelle (Cody) Pearson, Jody Fox (Chris), Samantha Knight (Jared), Chris Unruh (Mathilde), Gavin Clifton, Jasmine Brauer, Jonathan Brauer, Deej Tanner (Krystal), Shawn (Ceclia) Atkinson, Scott Tanner, Haydon Tanner, Maren Tanner, Aden Peevey and thirteen great grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother Beth Kesler; brother Greg (Judy) Kesler; sisters Pat (Gary) Norton, Leanne (Keith) Lane and Jeanne (Lee) Ceaser; mother-in-law May Clifton; brothers-in-law Bob Clifton and Keith Wolfer; sisters-in-law Peggy (Jim) Garret, Linda (Stew) Branton, Helen Hart and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends including Lucy (Lloyd) Flaws.
She was predeceased by her son Jamie Clifton, father Reg Kesler, brother Mark Kesler, two unborn great grandchildren, father-in-law G.R. Clifton, sister-in-law Kathy Wolfer and by her first husband John Brauer.
Janet was born in Brooks on September 28, 1947 to Reg and Beth Kesler. She was a very active child growing up. Janet could be found helping her mom with household duties or outside assisting her dad with rodeo events. She was always the strong organized one, ensuring everything was done in a timely manner. Janet always said “you’d better be a half hour early and don’t be late”! A trait some have followed fatefully.
Janet was world travelled. She often commented on how lucky she was as not many had the opportunity to travel to the destinations she had.
Janet had many struggles in her life including the loss of her first husband in 1977 which left her a widow with three young children. Fortunately for Janet, she met the love of her life Dale and they were married in 1979 and they were later blessed with their son Jamie in 1980.
Janet was active in sports, cattle and family. Her cooking was always the best. Dale, her children and grandchildren were the most important treasures in her life. They meant everything to her. She will be dearly missed.
Janet’s last weeks were a struggle to say the least but through the love and support of her husband Dale and the rest of her family and friends, she fought until the bitter end. She faced her illness head on and never faultered in her journey of teaching our family how to be strong and how to love no matter what.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Janet’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Liver Foundation, National Office, 801, 3100 Steeles Avenue East, Markham, Ontario L3R 8T3 (www.liver.ca).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
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Joyce Nelson
1926 – 2015
Joyce Elaine Nelson, beloved wife of the late Morris Nelson, passed
away peacefully at the Bow Island Health Centre on Wednesday, July 1,
2015 at the age of 89 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 139 – 2
Avenue West, Bow Island on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with
Pastor Sheila McLeod officiating. Burial to follow at the Burdett
Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at
http://www.southlandfuneral.com [1].
Joyce is survived by her two children LaVonne (Nick) Stebanuk of
Burdett and LaVerne (Suzanne) Nelson of Burdett; four grandchildren Troy
Stebanuk, Dallas (Kristi) Stebanuk, Amy Nelson and Heidi (Andrew)
Collins; five great grandchildren Chance Florkowski, Taiah and Kaige
Stebanuk, Easton and Evander Collins; two brothers Vernon Knibb and
Edgar (Norma) Knibb; sister-in-law Rosie Knibb as well as numerous
nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Morris Nelson, parents Fern and
Stella Knibb, sister Louise Jensen, brother Ron Knibb, sister-in-law
Lola Knibb and brother-in-law Marion Jensen.
Joyce was born in Medicine Hat on February 23, 1926 to parents Fern and
Stella Knibb. Joyce rode horseback three and a half miles to the Morning
Star School for nine years, and then took grade ten and eleven in Grassy
Lake Chamberlain School. Grade twelve was not taught in Grassy Lake, and
her parents could not afford to send her to Taber for grade twelve, so
she quit school and went to work. She worked for many families in the
area, doing domestic work and cooking for thrashing crews. She worked at
the coal weigh scale in Grassy Lake for a year, often walking from her
parents farm in deep snow every day. She also worked at a restaurant in
Warner, she was never afraid of hard work. On October 17, 1949 she
married Morris Nelson and they took up residence on their farm. Joyce
was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was
always thrilled to have her grandchildren and great-grandchildren visit
and spend time with her, playing marbles, having tea parties, crafting,
and playing cards. Family was most important to her. Joyce continued to
live on the farm until four years after Morris passed away. She then
moved to her little house in Bow Island, and then to Pleasant View
Lodge. Joyce was always a happy, positive person, always had a smile for
you, and always had a good sense of humor. She has touched the hearts of
many, and will be missed by all.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Joyce’s name may be made
directly to the Burdett Community Cemetery, c/o P.O. Box 19, Burdett,
Alberta T0K 0J0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone:
(403) 223-8778.