MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2016

CARROLL

DARLEEN CARROLL passed away at St. Michael’s Health Center Palliative Care Unit,on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the age of 63.

Darleen is survived by her sisters Barb (Terry) Molnar and Penny (Mike Henningar, son Chris (Kristine)), brothers Gary, (sons Jason & Shane) and Wes (Marianne), (daughter Karla (Travis) Cox) , and one great nephew Jaxon.

Darleen was predeceased by her parents Don and Mary Carroll.

A Memorial Service will be held at Cornerstone Funeral Home2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South,Lethbridge AB, on Monday, January 18, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating.

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HERBERT CLAASSEN, beloved husband of Anneliese for 64 years, passed away peacefully with his son by his side on January 13, 2016 at the age of 89

A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 – Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.

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RAYMOND GUY HARRIS, beloved husband of the late Mary Harris, of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael’s, Palliative Care, on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the age of 65 years.

Arrangements to be announced when completed.

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HEGGIE

TERRA LEE HEGGIE, beloved wife of the late Melvin Heggie of Raymond, AB, passed away in Calgary on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the age of 62 years.

Friends may meet the family on Thursday, January 21st at the Raymond Stake Center from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. or at the Church on Friday, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the Service.

The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Raymond Alberta Stake Center on Friday, January 22nd, at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.

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1925 – 2016

Mrs. Esther How of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Roy How, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the age of 90 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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1947 – 2016

The family of ROY ALLAN McMURREN would like his many friends to know that he died on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 following a long and determined struggle with complications from prostate cancer.

He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 46 years, Delores, his proud sons Blair (Juliet) and Gary (Jaime), and his adored grandchildren Gabriel, Sophia, Charlie, Hugo, and Joseph. Also mourning are his loving father Robert, brothers and sisters Mel (Amanda), Janet, Marion, Karen, and John (Lindsay), all their children, and a large extended family that will feel his absence sorely.

He was predeceased by his mother Beatrice and an infant brother Harry. Roy was a gentle giant of a man, well known for his abiding love of the outdoors and sport. He put his mechanical mind and abilities to tremendous work over a long career at College Mercury and then Lethbridge College, where he retired in June 2007 after 27 years in the Mechanics Department. He was a gifted teacher and role model who contributed hugely to his trade and community. His ability to connect with people of every rank and station was simply extraordinary, and spoke to his natural curiosity and compassion for others.

A Celebration of Roy’s life will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 2 to 4 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch #4.

His family invite gifts in his memory to the St. Michael’s Health Centre Foundation, 1400 – 9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, T1J 4V5, in grateful recognition of the outstanding, loving care he received from the Palliative Care Unit.

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RITA SIMONS passed away at St. Michael’s Care Centre on Sunday, January 1, 2016 at a the age of 77 years.

Arrangements to be announced when completed.

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TAYLOR

DAVID JAMES TAYLOR, beloved husband of the late Ida Longbotham Taylor, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home south of Magrath on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the age of 81 years.

He is survived by his three daughters and one son: Edith (Neal) Miller, Karen Bevers, Derrel (Rhonda) Taylor and Shauna (Todd) Jones.

He is also survived by twelve grandchildren: Jaelynn Jones, Kaden Jones, Macey Jones, Russell Taylor, Shane Hillmer, Lyle Hillmer, Michelle Morton, Darren Bevers, Dustin Miller, Angela Russell, Shane Miller, and Kimberley Kershaw; also by twenty-two great grandchildren and one brother Rulon Taylor of Magrath. He will also be missed by his Taylor and Manser nieces and nephews as well as the Longbotham families. He also had close ties with New Elm Colony, the Kado family & Dr. Liana Harper. He was predeceased by his parents Paul and Ruth Taylor, his sister Leila Manser, and infant brother Richard.

David was born in Raymond on August 8, 1934 at his grandmother’s house. Grew up on the farm in Magrath, where he received all his formal education. Upon graduation he attended Sait College in Calgary and enrolled in an Agriculture Mechanics course. He married Ida Longbotham on August 21, 1954. They were married for 57 years until Ida’s passing in December 2011.

David loved farming and the way of life that came with it. He was known to have the ability to fix almost anything and everything. He enjoyed working with his herd of Herford cattle, from calving in the spring to feeding through the winter months. He served the community by sitting on the Magrath Co-op & Southwest Water Co-op Boards. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many church callings. He will be remembered for being a dedicated home teacher. Family was very important to David. Whether it was family parties or farm work like branding or cattle drives, he cherished this time with his family. David had the knack of making you feel special and will be missed by those who loved and knew him.

Friends may meet the family on Monday, January 18th at the Garden Place Chapel in Magrath, AB from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. or at the Church on Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the Service.

The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, GARDEN PLACE CHAPEL, in Magrath, Alberta on Tuesday, January 19th, at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in the Magrath Cemetery.

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