TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andre Joseph Labbe.

Andre’s tough, courageous battle with esophageal cancer ended the night of Jan. 1, 2016, while he was surrounded by family, at the Pincher Creek Hospital at the age of 59 years old.

He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer on February 4, 2015 and was fighting a hard battle all the way to the end.

Born on Aug. 15, 1956 in Sainte-Praxede, Quebec, Andre moved to the Cowley, Alberta area in 1972 where he met his beloved wife Nancy Labbe and they were married July 19, 1986.

They graced the world with three beautiful children: Scott, Christopher and Stephanie. Their children have all married and have thus far graced Andre and Nancy with two beautiful grandchildren, with one grandchild on the way.

Scott married Candace in September 2013 and they have two children, Jared and Maxie-Rae. Christopher married Zabrina in August 2014 and they’re expecting their first child in March 2016. Stephanie married Shaun in October 2015.

Along with his children and wife, Andre is survived by his three sisters; Carmen (Dino), Helene (Irenee) and Sylvie (Daniel); his mom Rejeanne; his mother-in-law Shirley, and father-in-law George. He’s also survived by numerous nephews, nieces and extended family.

Andre is pre-deceased by his dad Albert.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 at the Snodgrass Funeral Home (1101 Main Street, Pincher Creek, Alberta) with Doug Rawling officiating.

No flowers by request. If friends or family so desire, donations may be made to The Windy Slopes Foundation – Palliative Care Unit of the Pincher Creek Hospital, Box 2554, Pincher Creek, Alberta, T0K 1W0.

Honorary pallbearers are the D crew at Teck Line Creek in Sparwood, B.C.

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

1951 – 2016

Shirley Chalifoux of Raymond passed away at the Raymond Health Centre on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the age of 64 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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ELDON RUSSELL EDWARDS, beloved husband of the late Mary Edwards, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the age of 93 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

WILLIAM NALDER, beloved husband of the late Marva Henninger Nalder, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the age of 96 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

Helen Jean Gaffney of Lethbridge passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the age of 83 years.

A family memorial gathering will be held in British Columbia at a later date.

MARY HUBERT of Coaldale, AB., beloved wife of the late David Hubert, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at the age of 88 years and one week.

A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Tuesday, January 12th, 2015 from 6:30 – 8:00 P.M.

A Graveside Service will be held at the COALDALE MENNONITE CEMETERY – Coaldale, Alberta, on Wednesday, January 13th, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Gary Burke officiating.

A Memorial Service will immediately follow the Graveside Service at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH – 2114 18th Street, Coaldale, Alberta, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Gary Burke officiating.

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

1980 – 2016

JAMES RENO LAND passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Friday, January 1, 2016 at the age of 35 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Wednesday, January 13th, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Glenda Wert officiating. Interment to follow at the Royal View Cemetery.

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JUDY ANN LONG TIME SQUIRREL of the Blood Reserve, passed away suddenly at home, on Monday, January 4, 2016 at the age of 47 years.

The Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, Blood Reserve, AB, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz, O.M.I., Celebrant.

Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve, AB.

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1938 – 2016

Robert “Bob” Ober of Coaldale, AB, passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2016 at the age of 77 years.

Bob was born on October 6, 1938 in Coaldale to Lela and Ben Ober. He attended school in Coaldale, and SAIT in Calgary where he learned Mechanics and Welding. On the family farm, he grew various crops, raised cattle, and remained active with cattle brokering. He was a horseman who enjoyed rodeos. Bob was an avid golfer, and golfed U.S. courses in the winter months. In 2004, his company received the Farm Family Award from Alberta Agriculture.

Bob is survived by his daughter Raina Henriksen, son Darren Ober, grandchildren Dena Henriksen and Justin Ober, sister Faye Ward, and brother Doug Ober.

Bob was predeceased by his loving wife June, on January 8, 2010. He was also predeceased by his parents, Lela and Ben.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 – 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, with Reverend Dr. Austin Fennell officiating.

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