MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016

ATWOOD

CORENE DENA ATWOOD, passed away in Cardston, AB on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the age of 77 years, beloved wife of Dall Atwood.

The Funeral service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, SOUTH HILL CHAPEL, Cardston on Wednesday, February 10th at 11:00 a.m.

Friends may meet the family from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment to follow in the Cardston Cemetery.

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DEGROOT

TED DEGROOT, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the age of 82 years.

A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Father Roque Pereira, Celebrant. Cremation to follow.

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EAGLE SPEAKER

PAULINE EAGLE SPEAKER (Aista’stiishohm) passed away in Cardston on January 30, 2016 at the age of 86 years.

Pauline was born December 9, 1929 on the Brocket Reserve to Bernard Bastien and May (Bull Pen) Bastien. When she married Orton Eagle Speaker, they moved to the state of Washington. Here Orton worked at different jobs and when they came back they made their home on the Brocket Reserve with her dad Bernard Bastien. In 1956, Orton and Pauline moved to the Blood Reserve with 30 head of cows and bought some land where they put their cows. They started their homestead, and their children started school in the year 1956.

In her early years, Pauline did a lot of crafts. She did some beadwork for so many dancing outfits. Pauline was well known for sewing her tipis as people from all different places bought them. Pauline and her daughter Joanne made a tipi for the Buffalo Jump, and today it still stands on display. Pauline also worked in Lethbridge making couches.

Pauline did a lot of work in her own home. She was a great mother, grandmother, and great-grandma. All this evident from the names Orton had for her, “Gramma Cook, Pikanaiki and Brocket.” Pauline began her Christian walk in 1989, along with Orton.

Pauline and Orton had eight beautiful children. She had numerous relations on the Blood Reserve and the Brocket Reserve. Pauline will be sadly missed by her children, relatives and friends, especially at the Continuing Care Centre where she was residing at the time of her passing.

Pauline is survived by her sons Morton (Joan) Eagle Speaker, Charles Seymour (Wanda) Eagle Speaker, Clifton (Tobi) Eagle Speaker; and her daughter, Abby Eagle Speaker; her brother Teddy (Peggy) Bastien and sister Christine (Jordan) No Chief; her grandson, Merle Eagle Speaker and family of Fort Hall, Idaho; and her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pauline was predeceased by her husband Orton Eagle Speaker; her parents Bernard and May Bastien; her children, Ruth Eagle Speaker, David Eagle Speaker, Joanne Healy, Julia Eagle Speaker, and Kim Eagle Speaker; her grandchildren, Timothy Eagle Speaker, Kelly Eagle Speaker, Sykes Eagle Speaker, Murdis Eagle Speaker; her brother Duce Bastien; sisters, Gertie Bastien, Catherine Bastien, and Sherry Bastien; and one great-grandson; Justin Eagle Speaker.

A Wake Service will be at the Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off on Monday, Feb. 8th from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at the Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off on Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of GREG KESLER, on Monday, February 1st, 2016 at his family’s ranch in Magrath, Alberta at the age of 70 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at EXHIBITION PARK – WEST PAVILION, 3401 – Parkside Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with Wayne Brooks officiating.

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1931 – 2016

“I know in whom I have believed…” – 2 Timothy 1:12b

Lambertus Fredrikus Konynenbelt (Bert F.), beloved husband of Patricia (Visser) passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on February 2, 2016. He was 84 years of age.

A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00pm on Monday, February 8, 2016 at NOBLEFORD MONARCH CEMETERY with a Memorial Service to follow at 1:00pm at NOBLEFORD CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 522 Hwy Ave, Nobleford AB, with Pastor Jim Zondervan officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a charity of your choice.

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1954 – 2016

Connie Lawson, beloved wife of Pastor Ian Lawson, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the age of 61 years.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00pm and 8:30pm on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 4717-24th Avenue South, Lethbridge.

A Funeral Service will be held 1:00pm on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, with Pastor Jeremy Light officiating. Interment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery.

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HELEN MAY MCGLENN, beloved wife of the late Gerry McGlenn, passed away on Feb. 4, at the age of 86, after a courageous battle with cancer. Helen was born Feb. 12, 1929 to Mildred and Owen “Bus” Selk. She was the eldest of seven children. Helen attended Wrentham School graduating in June 1947. She married the love of her life, Gerry McGlenn in Jan. 1948. They both loved dancing and attended dances whenever they could enjoying the two-step from the Big Band Era. Helen and Gerry lived on the family farm north of Stirling, raising their three children – Nancy, David and Bob – and enjoying farm life. During those years, Helen was on the Stirling School Board, taught Boy Scouts and chauffeured Little League baseball players. Helen attended church regularly and had a strong testimony. She enjoyed being a member of the church choir. Helen and Gerry moved to Lethbridge in 1977. They enjoyed spending winters in Arizona and camping in Waterton with their family. She loved her children, grandchildren and her great grandchildren and spent as much time as they could attending their special events, taking them camping and having sleepovers. She will be in their hearts forever. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Gerry, and her son, David. She is also predeceased by her brothers Melvin, Owen and Roy and her sister Lila. She is survived by her daughter Nancy (Roger) and son Bob (June) and nine grand children and 14 great grandchildren and sisters Viola and Elaine, and sisters-in-law Merlye and Carlene. We wish to extend our deepest appreciation to the staff of St. Therese where she was affectionately called “Grandma” and to the doctors and nurses who helped care for her and make her last weeks as comfortable as possible. Friends may meet the family on Monday, February 8 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge, or prior to the funeral service on Tuesday from 1:00 to 1:40 p.m. at the church. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FAIRMONT CHAPEL, 205 Fairmont Blvd. South, Lethbridge. Interment in the Stirling Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, she has requested that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10 Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2M7.

1918 – 2016

Mrs. Edna Milroy of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. John “Jock” Milroy, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the age of 97 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, AB.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Edna’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories, 14925-111 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 2P6.

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GERALD RAYMOND SHENTOWSKI of Stirling, AB, passed away at Raymond Health Center on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the age of 82 years.

Gerald was born in France, on August 4, 1933. He was educated in France. After College he worked for Renault Car Company. On a sight-seeing tour of Canada, he arrived in Alberta and decided that Alberta would be his home. He became a Canadian citizen in the 1960’s. His life work was with Geophysical exploration in Canada and many countries around the world. He made many friends along the way.

Gerald is survived by nephews and nieces in France and by the families that adopted him in Canada; the Winkler, Eggen and Smith families.

A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday , February 10, 2016 at 2:00 pm.

Following the service, relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #4, on Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge.

In memory of Gerald, donations may be made to the Salvation Army Community and Family Services, 1249-3rd Ave. S. Lethbridge.

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1936 – 2016

“[She] who kisses the joy as it flies, Lives in Eternity’s sunrise”

– Wm Blake

Alice Schuld was born Aaltje Vonkeman in 1936, the middle of nine children, in the town of Doetinchem, the Netherlands and, in the wake of World War II, immigrated to Canada in 1952 with her parents, Albertus and Maartje Vonkeman and her siblings. From that beginning, her life was one of contrasts: she maintained a personal ethic grounded in Calvinist tradition and Dutch pragmatism, but was also a fiercely proud Canadian; she was a fashionable city girl who, for love, chose life on a farm; and she had little formal education but dedicated herself to the lifelong pursuit of knowledge. In 1958, she married Peter Schuld and most of her life was lived on the Schuld family farm near Iron Springs, AB, where they raised four children and welcomed their grandchildren. Alice was a homemaker in the very best sense of the word—with apparently easy grace she imparted beauty and comfort on the lives of those around her. Under her care, a farmyard was transformed into a garden oasis and a house into a haven for lovers of books, fine art, and design. She cultivated friendship with loyalty and humour. For Alice, all gifts were personal and gift- giving was a clear and quiet way to communicate that the recipient was appreciated and understood. The most generous gift she gave was time, which she prized above any one thing and she stubbornly refused to waste it: those with whom she shared it knew we were cherished.

She is mourned and missed by Peter Schuld, her husband of 58 years, her children—Ed Schuld and daughter-in-law Chris Schuld, grandchildren Lynsey and Ryley Schuld; Sharon Schuld and Muharrem Gajtani; Dawna Schuld; Marsha Cannon and son-in-law Dale Cannon; and her extended family and countless friends.

A private family service will be held in memory of Alice’s life.

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SOMMERFELDT

ORA SOMMERFELDT, beloved husband of Rose Sommerfeldt, of Magrath, passed away at home after a lengthy illness, on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the age of 82 years.

Ora grew up in Whiskey Gap with five sisters and two brothers, as his parents farmed in this area. After his years of farming he then worked with his brother Darrel in the John Deere business and then went to work driving truck for the MD of Cardston for 17 years. He did perfect leather work, as well as he liked to work in his big garden. He was also an avid hunter, motorcycle rider (nearly all his life), and he used to call Square Dancing in Del Bonita and was a very good dancer. In their retirement he and Rose travelled to Yuma for four years, and went on many Chinook Bus tours.

Besides his loving wife Rose, he is survived by his siblings, Donna, Verna, Roma, Ethel and Lynn. He was predeceased by Nola, Darrel and by his parents Auto and Laura. He had a lot of friends, was a friend to all and will be dearly missed.

Family & friends are invited to a visitation at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 – Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Tuesday, February 9th, 2016, from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

A Graveside Service will be held at the Magrath Cemetery on Wednesday, February 10th at 1:00 P.M., with Craig Bennett officiating. A time of fellowship & refreshments will follow at the Magrath Senior’s Centre.

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