WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015

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BLOOD

“Koo’wai’ mii” – LUCY BLOOD (nee: Many Bears), beloved wife of the late Alfred Blood, passed away peacefully at the Cardston Hospital on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Lucy was born on June 26, 1922 on the Blood Reserve.

She is survived by her children: Wilfred Blood, Charles (Rhonda) Blood, Michael “Donald” Blood, Dewey (Carolyn) Blood, Blaine Blood, JoAnne (Erik) Lemieux, Manuel Blood, Cynthia Blood & Hiram Big Swan, Yolanda (Robert) Eagle Tailfeathers, and Deborah Blood; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sisters: Rachel Big Plume and Mary Steele; numerous adopted sons, daughters and grandchildren.

Lucy was pre-deceased by her children: Beverly (Blood) & Fred Little Light; Henry Blood, Lesly Blood, Narcisse & Mary Blood; Violet Blood, Janet Blood, and Hilda & Urban Yellow Wings; daughters-in-law: Martina Blood and Annie Blood; sisters: Annie Cross Child, Nancy Calihoo and Philomena Twigg; brothers: George Many Bears and Jack Many Bears.

She will be sadly missed by her family/relatives and her many friends. The family would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Playfair for his care and kindness to our sweet mother.

Family and Friends are invited to the Wake Service from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve with Father Pawel Andrasz, OMI, Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

Send condolences to: http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

Curtiss Calf Robe Sr.

1959 – 2015

Mr. Curtiss Calf Robe Sr. passed away at home on Monday, November 30, 2015 at the age of 56 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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Dennis, Verne

With great sadness and a heavy heart we announce the passing of Verne Dennis, beloved husband for sixty years, of Ida. Verne passed away on Thursday November 26, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Ida, his children Val (Shelley), Fayra (Rick), Tim (Jo), Kelly (Don), Cathy (Tony), Wally (Nicole), 19 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

On March 4, 1935 Verne was born to Florence and Percy Dennis of Maycroft. He grew up on the family ranch with his brothers Bob, Mickey, Buddy and Spike. Verne attended Olds College to study agriculture for two years before returning home.

Verne met Ida at a Spring dance at the Maycroft Hall and they were married November 19, 1955. They continued to live at the Dennis family ranch in Maycroft where they raised their family of six children. Besides his love of ranching, he was an avid sportsman but his deepest passion was fishing. His generous spirit involved him in many organizations and causes within the Maycroft community. He drove a school bus for the Pincher Creek School Division for 28 years and he was a proud member of Chinook Masonic Lodge for over fifty.

Above all, Verne’s biggest love was for his family; his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He passed on his love of the ranch life to everyone who loved him. He will be sadly missed.

At Verne’s request, there will be a private family memorial.

Verne was grateful for all the care and support provided by the Crowsnest Hospital’s Doctors, Nurses, and staff. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation, Bag #1, Blairmore, Alberta T0K 0E0

PLAITED HAIR

Stephanie Plaited Hair, beloved wife of Sydney Plaited Hair passed away on November 28, 2015 at the age of 52. A family service will be held at 5:00 P.M. on December 4, 2015 at Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 5th Ave Fort Macleod, AB, followed by a wake service between 7:00 P.M till 11:00 P.M. at the Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off, AB. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on December 5th, 2015 at St. Mary Church, Stand Off AB, with father Pawel Andrasz officiating. Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

POELMAN

ANNIE POELMAN, beloved wife of Klaas Poelman of Lethbridge, passed away in Lethbridge on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 at the age of 88 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Pieter Reurink

1940 – 2015

Mr. Pieter Reurink of Turin, beloved husband and best friend of Mrs. Lorna Reurink (nee Mellow) passed away at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the age of 74 years.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at IRON SPRINGS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Iron Springs, AB, with Pastor Frank DeBoer officiating.

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Garry Steventon

1939 – 2015

Mr. Garry Steventon, beloved husband of Fay Steventon passed away at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Monday, November 30, 2015 at the age of 76 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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VARGO

LOUIS FRANK VARGO passed away in Lethbridge on November 13, 2015 at the age of 57 years. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge, with Rev. Eva Stanley officiating. Interment to follow in the Royal View Memorial Cemetery, Lethbridge.

WHITE

MAURINE BROWN WHITE, beloved wife of the late Richard, passed away at the Raymond Health Centre on Monday, November 30, 2015 at the age of 79 years. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, GARDEN PLACE CHAPEL, Magrath, with Bishop Ryan Anderson officiating. Interment to follow in the Magrath Cemetery. Following the cemetery service, all those in attendance may join the family to visit and reminisce.

ZENTNER

It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic death of FAITH ANN ZENTNER. on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the age of 51 years.

Faith leaves an incredible legacy that her husband Ralph and their two sons will cherish forever.

She is the loving mother of Chad (Sarah Drost) Zentner, Travis (Kinga) Zentner and a proud grandmother to Emma, Jaxon, Rowynn and Carter.

Faith will be lovingly remembered by Ralph’s family: mother Emilie and siblings-in-law, Mary Lea (Ken) Bassett, Elaine (John) Gill, Estelle (Garry) Lux, Gerard (Maureen) Zentner and Peggy Ann (Brad) Zeran as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Faith is survived by her parents Alvin and Joanne Oberhammer and three brothers: Laverne (Michelle), Keith and Harold Oberhammer as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Faith will also be remembered by her adopted families from the Blood Reserve: Fox, Day Chief, Day Rider, Wells, Creighton, White Quills, Crow Shoe, and First Rider families.

Faith was honored to receive her Blackfoot name given by our adopted grandmother Rosie Day Rider (deceased) “Ahkoinimaki” (Holy Pipe Woman).

Our Cornerstone Family will also remember the sparkplug of a boss who had great expectations, had our best interests at heart and had many deep meaningful conversations with all the staff. Faith had a unique ability to gather many good friends that will remember her in their own way.

She was predeceased by her grandparents, Harold and Jesse Fischer and by her father-in-law Edward Zentner.

Faith was born on August 6, 1964 in Red Deer but was raised and educated in Lacombe. After graduating high school she moved to Calgary to enter a career in funeral service. It was at the funeral home where she met Ralph and they were married in 1984. Following the birth of their two children they moved to Lethbridge to take over management of a local funeral home. Faith was very proud to be the first female funeral director in Lethbridge. In 1995 Faith and Ralph opened their own funeral home and were so proud to give back to the communities of Southern Alberta. They celebrated their 20th anniversary on November 5th, 2015 with their “20 Days of Giving Campaign”.

Faith was an incredibly passionate woman who could light up any room she entered. Her inner strength and beauty shined through. Most will remember her incredible smile. She was a force to be reckoned with, soft and pretty, yet tough and gutsy. She leaves a giant void. We will all miss her very much. She has touched so many lives.

Faith was like a flower; dancing with the wind and never gave up her roots. She was sensitive and this is what made her strong. Beyond all, she was beautiful, unique and timely. She loved having our funeral home beautifully decorated, inside and out with flowers and plants. Faith had a true appreciation for flowers so in saying that, they would be gratefully accepted by the family. Donations may also be made in Faith’s name to a charity of your choice.

Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB., on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. with Father Roque Pereira officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011-4th Ave. South, Lethbridge, AB., on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback, Celebrant.

Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com