By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 9, 2015.
Sharon Allred
1952 – 2015
Sharon Constance Allred, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away September 4, 2015 at the age of 63 years.
A Viewing will be held at 10:30AM on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, 2213 6A Ave North, Lethbridge, Alberta, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00AM. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery in Raymond, Alberta.
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ANDERSON
EVA DAHL ANDERSON passed away at the Good Samaritan’s Society in Raymond on Monday, September 7, 2015 at the age of 79 years. Friends may meet the family at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm and again Saturday morning from 10:00 – 10:45 am at the church. A Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Raymond Stake Centre, on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow in Temple Hill Cemetery.
de GRAAF
TETJE “TERESA” de GRAAF, beloved wife of Pieter de Graaf, passed away at the Legacy Lodge in Lethbridge on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the age of 90 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
 Walter Karren
1947 – 2015
Walter Harold Karren, passed away in Taber on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the age of 68 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the church prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 between 12:30 P.M. and 1:40 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 – 50 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
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Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778. Â
Elizabeth Madge Hummel
1920 – 2015
Beth Hummel, beloved wife of the late Robert Hummel, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Milk River Long Term Care at the age of 94 years.
A private Family Graveside Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Milk River Cemetery.
A Memorial Service will follow at 12:00pm at ST. PETERS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Main Street, Milk River, AB, with Marion Martin officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Paul’s United Church, Box 605, Milk River, AB, T0K 1M0.
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 May Tanner
1919 ~ 2015
Lydia May Tanner, beloved wife of the late Wayne Tanner, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, September 7, 2015 at the age of 95 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, September 11, 2015 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. A burial service will be held at the Payson City Cemetery,
Payson, Utah. To view complete obituary or to forward condolences, visit our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.Â
KISTNER
DAVID ALLAN KISTNER, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Terri Kistner, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, September 7th, 2015 at the age of 45 years.
He is also lovingly remembered by his children, Shayla Kistner and James Beasley, mother Judy Kistner of Vernon, B.C., sister Julia Kistner (Chris) of Edmonton, AB., his special aunt Sandy Clay of Lethbridge as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
David was predeceased by his grandparents Florence and Emil Fix and uncle Tom Fix.
David fought a hard battle with cancer. He is now at peace and is free of pain. He was a loving husband, son, father and brother. He will always be missed and never forgotten.
A Celebration of David’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
In memory of David and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 – 10 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7
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MOODY, Robert George
June 15, 1942 – September 5, 2015
On Saturday, September 5, 2015, Robert George Moody passed away peacefully at the age of 73 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Leona Mae (Grant) and Robert James Moody. He is survived by his brother James (Brenda) of Lethbridge, his sister Tyrrel Lou of Seattle, Washington, and brother Charles (Sandra) of Sicamous, BC. He is remembered by nephews Greg, Randy, Robyn and niece Katherine and their families, nephew Ryan and niece Jessica, and nephew Tanner and niece Savannah. Robert is also remembered fondly by the family of the late Patricia Dewitt, many cousins and many friends in Springbank, Bearspaw, Calgary, Lethbridge and places where he travelled. Robert was born on June 15, 1942 in Calgary. He graduated from the University of Montana (Missoula), with a B.Sc. degree in Phys. Ed., and later from the University of Calgary with a degree in Education. Robert loved to play – from the ski hills of Banff to the hockey rinks of Briar Hill. Throughout his life he was an avid sportsman. He loved the Calgary Stampeders, Calgary Flames, Calgary Canucks Rugby, and of course, the Bum Biters. He was a fan and supporter of the Pardners chuckwagon, the Firewagon chuckwagon, and volunteered with the Calgary Stampede for fifteen years, sharing his experiences with many friends at the Indian Village. Robert opened the Springbank family property to the ALS “Betty’s Run†and was an active member of the Springbank Lions Club. Many thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at the Foothills Medical Centre and the amazing Doctors, Nurses and Staff at the Carewest Sarcee Hospice for their compassionate care. A Celebration of Robert’s life will be held at Eden Brook Funeral Home, 24223 Township Road 242, Calgary, Alberta (17th Avenue and Lower Springbank Road SW) on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting http://www.edenbrookcemetery.ca.
Arrangements entrusted to EDEN BROOK FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE.
Shigeharu “Dick†Sawa
1940 – 2015
Shigeharu “Dick†Sawa of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Carol Sawa, passed away on September 5, 2015 at the age of 75 years.
Dick was born on June 9, 1940 in Stave Falls, BC to a family of thirteen. He married Carol Friesen on March 5, 1966, to whom he was happily married to for 49 years.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening and especially cooking. He was well known for his ginger beef. Dick was a self-taught “jack of all tradesâ€, which included renovating homes, plumbing, electrical work, drywall and outdoor landscaping.
Dick is survived by his daughter Susan (Clifford Greg Helm); sons Dean Sawa and Glen (Tammy) Sawa; grandchildren Marie and Amber Walsh and Shaelee and Shelby Sawa; siblings Lois (Yosh) Hattori, Diana (Isao) Nakamura, Sharon (Tom) Takahashi, Roy (Jackie) Sawa, Larry Sawa, Patricia (Doug) Smith, Harry Sawa; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Besides his loving wife Carol, he was predeceased by his parents Usaburo and Chizuko Sawa; brother Daniel Sawa; and sisters May Boessenkool and June Kanomata.
Dick will always be remembered for his kind smile, good sense of humour, and his strong work ethic. He was always willing to help and be counted on to drop everything in a moments notice. He loved his family and cherished his granddaughters. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30pm on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Coaldale Cemetery – Mennonite Section.
A Celebration of Dick’s Life will be held at 2:30pm on Friday, September 11, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB.
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ONESPOT-SHOUTING
LINDA MARGARET ONESPOT-SHOUTING, beloved wife of Charles, passed away in Calgary on Sept. 2, 2015 at the age of 74 years.
A Wake Service will be held at the Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6:00 p.m. continuing all night. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, B. R. on Friday, Sept. 11 at 11:00 a.m.
WOLF CHILD
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a Loving Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Nephew and Friend, BERNARD WOLF CHILD, who passed away suddenly on August 31, 2015, in Moses Lake (Cardston), Alberta at the age of 56 years.
Bernard was born at the Blood Indian Hospital in Cardston, Alberta on June 9, 1959 to (the Late) Cecilia Gros Ventre Boy and (the Late) Anthony “Tony” Wolf Child. Being raised in a large family, Bernard was taught the value of “hard work” and the importance of family by his parents and older siblings. He received his early education from Cardston High School and his apprenticeship training in Mechanics. He was most notably known for his skills and abilities as a “jack of all trades.” Bernard found full time employment with Kainai Board of Education as a Janitor at the Tatsiikiisaipo’p Middle School. He married his wife Beverly and together they raised their children and grandchildren in a nurturing, loving and welcoming home. Bernard loved and adored his children and grandchildren, always showing encouragement and fatherly support whenever they needed him.
Filled with boundless energy, Bernard was also an avid sportsman; excelling both in Fastball and Hockey. Bernard was known as somewhat of a local “globe trotter”. His love for sport, his employment and spirituality led him on many journeys with family, friends and team mates across Canada and the United States. He embraced life with endless enthusiasm.
Bernard always greeted people with a smile; a characteristic befitting of such a kind-hearted, giving, gentle soul. He will be remembered for his enthusiasm, dedication and “hard work” mentality, especially his ambitious, outgoing personality that was felt by all who knew him.
To be forever cherished and lovingly remembered are Bernard’s beloved wife Beverly; his children Shalane, Kimberly, Darcy (Laney), Sarah & Jessica (Gilbert) Red Old Man, (adopted children) Jolene (Robin) Eagle Plume, Amelia (Jon) Crying Head, Randall (Juanita) & Timothy (Sharesse) Morning Owl; his Grandchildren Jerry, Christopher, Nicholas, Dashawn, Jovian, Riley, Anthony (Boss), Bentley, Sierra, Nevada, Zuri, Keyshawn, Makayla, Carrie, Tiarra, Hannah, Jon and Khloe; Brothers Oliver (Dolly), Jordan, Roland (Robbie), Robert (Penny) Gros Ventre Boy, Charlie & Kenny Hind Bull; Sisters Joyce (Ed) & Joan (Arnold) Gros Ventre Boy, Yvonne (Don) Shouting, Myra (Lambert) & Delia Hind Bull; Aunts Mary Rose Gros Ventre Boy, Frances (Ed) Gordon, Alice & Elizabeth Wolf Child; Uncles Pete (Rita) Many Fingers, Harrison Wolf Child, Jimmy (Belina) Doore, John (Irma) & Bruce (Ann Marie) Wolf Child; Great Aunt Lena Chief Calf; Adopted daughter Eleanor Bad Arm; Adopted sons Coby Black Water, Bryan Crying Head; Adopted Brothers Norman Black Plume, Bobby Healy and Kelly Hunt; Adopted Sisters Shirley Prairie Chicken and Monica Chief Moon; Adopted Father Martin Hairy Bull.
Bernard was predeceased by his Mother Cecilia Gros Ventre Boy, his Father Anthony “Tony” Wolf Child, his Sisters Molly, Bernice, Ann and Martha Gros Ventre Boy; his Brothers Homer Gros Ventre Boy, Jason Hind Bull, Calvin Prairie Chicken, Norman Calf Robe, Seymour Gros Ventre Boy; his Maternal Grandparents Tsiinaikowan Gros Ventre Boy & Lucy Crying Head; his Paternal Grandparents Joe & Alice Wolf Child; Aunts Dora First Charger, Rita Calf Robe, Mabel Gros Ventre Boy, Lucy Hairy Bull, Bertha Crying Head; Uncles Donald, Beatty (Pete) and Roland Gros Ventre Boy, Jack Curly Rider Sr., Steven Crying Head; Nephew Andy Gros Ventre Boy; Niece Lenny Hairy Bull; Great Uncle Alec Crying Head; Aunt In-Law Maggie Curly Rider.
A Family Service will be held at Oliver Gros Ventre Boy’s Residence in Moses Lake (Cardston), Alberta, on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM. The Wake Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, from 7:00 to 11:00 PM and continuing all night at Bernard & Beverly’s residence. The Funeral Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at 1:00 PM with Pastor Joshua Curly Rider Officiating. Interment in the Pioneer Cemetery.