WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015

Mary Gajdostik

1923 – 2015

Mrs. Mary Gajdostik passed away peacefully October 22, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Gajdostik, parents Michael and Elizabeth Prus, sisters’ Elizabeth Tomcala, Ann Hrycoy, Margaret McMillan, brothers Karl Prus and Albin Prus. Mary is survived by her daughters Marian and Vera and sons Tony and Frank. Mary was blessed with nine grandchildren and twelve precious great grandchildren. She is also survived by Zita (Frank) Tinordi, godchildren Anne, Mary Jane, Frank and many nieces and nephews.

Mary at her husband’s side farmed in the Coaldale area and retired in 1985. Mary took pleasure in culinary delights and welcomed anyone who came to her table. Mary took pleasure in farm life including her fantastic garden, but her greatest enjoyment and happiest times were the presence of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary also was proud to be a chartered member of the Coaldale CWL at St. Ambrose parish.

The family is extending its sincere thanks to the nurses, care attendants, support staff and management at St Michael’s Covenant Care as well as Good Samaritans. In her remaining time she received attentive care with love and dignity. All the staff of these facilities are very special people who are indispensable and are extremely appreciated by the family. A special thank you to all the doctors especially Dr. Tupper who worked hard at making Mary comfortable for nearly a decade.

Mary’s energy, determination unrelenting spirit, encouragement and sense of humor will be greatly missed by the family. She was a beautiful example of how to live a meaningful life and we were very blessed to have her in our lives for so long.

Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4th Street South, Lethbridge.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2:00pm on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12 Avenue S. Lethbridge with Father Lukas Drapal celebrant. Interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery after mass with lunch to follow with family and friends in Assumption Hall, adjacent to Assumption Church.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Sandra Regier of Martin Brothers.

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HARVEY

ERNEST “BRUCE” HARVEY, beloved husband of the late Ruth, passed away in Raymond on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the age of 79 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

CHRISTIE JAMES HEALY, beloved husband of Lorraine Healy, passed away in Lethbridge, on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the age of 41 years.

A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 at 5:00 P.M.

A Wake Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, on Wednesday October 28, 2015 from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.

A Funeral Mass will be held at ST. BASILS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604-13 St. North, Lethbridge, AB. on Thursday October 29, 2015 at 10:00 A.M., with Father Kevin Tumback, Celebrant.

Interment at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Standoff, Alberta to follow.

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Gordon Mair

1936 – 2015

Mr. Gordon Mair of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Clara Mair, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the age of 78 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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PATRICIA “PAT” NOLETTE, of Picture Butte, passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre, on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the age of 67 years. She is the loving mother of Terriann (Herwin) Vonkeman, Shannon (John) Bezooyen, Dianne (Bubba) Nolette-Breen, and Denis Nolette. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, 11th Street & Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 at 11:30 A.M.

A Memorial Service will be held at TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, 528 Maple Cr., Picture Butte, AB. on Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Glenda Wert officiating.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to STARS, 14541 – Aviation Park N.E., (Box 570) Calgary, AB. T2E 8M7 or to the ICU at the Calgary Foothills Hospital , 1403 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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1922 – 2015

Marian Osko of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Lucyna Osko passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on October 22, 2015, one month after his 93rd birthday.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Wednesday October 28th, 2015 at ST. BASIL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13th Street, North, Lethbridge, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mount Calvary section of Mountain View Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (317-10 St. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 2M7) in lieu of flowers.

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Melvin Robert Wapple

1932 – 2015

Mr. Melvin Wapple of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Freda Wapple, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the age of 83 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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