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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 24, 2016.
ALLEN
Mrs. Marta Allen, beloved wife of the late Del (Porky) Allen of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, Saturday, February 20, 2016.
She is survived by her son Jason (Lisa) Jaffary and daughter Jocelyn (Cory) Horvath; grandchildren Rylee, Tayler and Teeghyn Horvath; brothers and sisters Zoltan (Malvinka) Dudas of Hungary; Elizabeth (John) Unger, Steve (Ellie) Dudas, Sandor (Irene) Dudas, John (Olga) Dudas, Bill (Brenda) Dudas, all of Lethbridge as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Hungary and Canada.
At Martha’s request, there will be no funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Tributes may be made to the Jack Ady Centre at the Chinook Regional Hospital, 960 19 St S Lethbridge, T1J 1W5.
Janet Bouey
1928 – 2016
Mrs. Janet Bouey of Taber, beloved wife of the late Mr. John Bouey, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years.
Janet was born on April 29, 1928 in Scotland and came to Canada as a war bride in 1946.
She leaves behind to mourn her five daughters, Carol, Connie, Cathie, Cora and Colleen whom she loved very much. Along with 9 grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren and her sister Mary in Scotland. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Wrentham Community Church, with Pastor Brian Magee and Pastor Jim Chapman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a children’s charity of your choice.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
Margaret Victoria Ford
1924 – 2016
Margaret Victoria Ford of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late John Jack Ford, passed away peacefully at St. Michaels Health Care Centre on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the age of 91 years.
Margaret was born in Lethbridge on June 21, 1924 to her parents Joseph and Mary Baceda. Margaret attended school in Lethbridge. She worked at various jobs to help support her family. Margaret was involved with the Royal Purple and was a very dedicated member for many years. She also loved going to the Crowsnest Pass to relax and enjoy the mountain air and surrounding views. Margaret enjoyed tending to her yard and home which she took great pride in.
Margaret is survived by her daughters Lorraine Sullivan and Bernice Eckel; sons Doug Roth and Dale (Joan) Sullivan; grandchildren Brandy Roth, Kristina and Sarah Bendick, Alayna and Daxton Berry, Rod Sullivan Jr. and Damien Roth; and brother Frank (Connie) Baceda.
Besides her loving husband Jack, Margaret was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Mary Baceda; brother John (Phyllis) Baceda; son Rod Sullivan; step-sons Donald and Dallas Roth; and granddaughter Tiffany Sullivan.
A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the STARS Foundation at PO Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
Chloe Galts
1943 – 2016
Mrs. Chloe Galts of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Marvin Galts, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the age of 73 years.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, February 24th at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 12 Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB. A party celebrating Chloe will follow at the Coast Hotel.
Donations in honour of Chloe, and her decades long struggle with Rheumatoid Arthritis, may be made to the National Arthritis Foundation at http://www.curearthritis.org.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
Dorothy Gedrasik
1939 – 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Gedrasik of Stirling, beloved wife of the late Mr. John Gedrasik, passed away at Raymond Health Centre on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the age of 77 years.
Vigil Rites (prayers) will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th St. S., Lethbridge, AB, led by Deacon Ray Wagner.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, February 26, 2016 at ST. AMBROSE PARISH, 1513 23 Ave., Coaldale, AB, with Father Ian Gagne, celebrant. Graveside to take place at Stirling Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Suite 408, 740 4th Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9 or Raymond Health Centre, 150 N 4 Street E, Raymond, AB T0K 2S0.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
HOLTORF
LYLE FREDERICK HOLTORF, beloved father of Victor and Larry Holtorf, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Monday, February 22nd, 2016 at the age of 69 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Marie Lievaart
1954 – 2016
Marie Lievaart (nee de Wit), was released from her pain to our heavenly father on Thursday, February 18, 2016. She left surrounded by her loving family at the Foothills Hospital at the age of 61 years, following a long yet inspiring fight with scleroderma.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Celebration of Marie’s Life will be held at the First Christian Reformed Church, 3902 Heritage Drive, Taber on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Marie is survived by Dan Lievaart, her husband of thirty eight years; children Lane (Joleen) Lievaart of Coaldale, Elly (Charles) McCoy of Calgary, Simon (Jodi) Lievaart of Doon, Iowa, Annette Lievaart of Kenya and Thomas (Britney) Lievaart of Cranford as well as ten grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Alida Poort and Jean Vanderlaan; mother-in-law Geraldine Lievaart; brothers-in-law Peter (Magda) Lievaart, Hank (Linda) de Jonge and Kryn Van Oostveen; sister-in-law Trudy de Wit.
She was predeceased by her parents Hugo and Nellie de Wit; sisters Nell de Jonge and Wilhelmina Van Oostveen; brothers Case and John de Wit; brothers-in-law Richard Poort and Albert Vanderlaan; father-in-law Leen Lievaart and nephews Alex Lievaart and John Poort.
Marie was born in Woodstock, Ontario as the youngest of seven children. She completed her RN schooling at Fanshawe College and proceeded to work in the Taber Hospital from 1975 to 1977. She then married Dan Lievaart and together they raised five children on their farm north of Chin. From 2007 to 2015 she enjoyed working as a community care nurse in Taber. Her attitude in the midst of adversity along with her zest for life will continue to inspire those who had been close; to seize the day and enjoy every moment God has gifted.
His Compassions never fail, They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Marie’s name may be made directly to Rehoboth Christian Ministries, 3920 – 49 Avenue, Stoney Plain, Alberta T7X 2J7.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
McCARTNEY
JOHN ELSDEN McCARTNEY, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 21st, 2016 at the age of 67 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
OLIVERIO
KIMBERLY OLIVERIO, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 22nd, 2016 at the age of 26 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
OULTON
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our precious mother, RUTH OULTON (nee Fuller), on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the age of 74 years.
She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Donna Harshaw, Gordon Fuller and Darrell Oulton, grandchildren Jennifer (Lawrence) Mussell, Joseph Harshaw, Tyler (Candace) Oulton, Jesse Oulton, Tanya (John) Zdrill, Amanda (Paul), Dean (Stephanie), Clint (Samantha) and Chad Fuller, great-grandchildren Myla Mussell, Benjamin Oulton, Jackson Zdrill, Jasper, Blake Fuller, Amelia and Grayson Fuller.
She was daughter of Luckharda (Lotti) and George Fuller, sister to: Joan (Phil) Pa, Bertha (Alan) Hood, John Fuller, Gordon (Simon) Fuller, Jack (Jean) Fuller, Herold (Shirley) Fuller, Jean Fuller, Lorraine Trombinski, Mary (Les) Gohn and auntie to many nieces and nephews: Angela, Tom, Sherri, Peggy, Alice, Rita, Ramona, Dave, Philippa (Peppi) Dana, Nicollette, Chavett, Shean, Patrick, Loretta, Valerian, Melody, Steven, Stella, Stanely and Sonya.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Glenda Wert officiating.
Interment to follow at Coaldale Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Richard Parker
1944 – 2016
Richard Parker of Lethbridge, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the age of 71 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
RED YOUNG MAN
AMANDA RED YOUNG MAN, of Lethbridge, passed away at home on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the age of 29 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
SCHILE
1914 – 2016
JULIA FRANCES SCHILE, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Paul Lawrence Schile, passed away at the St. Therese Villa, on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the age of 101 years. Julia is the loving mother to sons Clarence (Bonnie) of Lethbridge and Ron (Marion) of Cochrane and daughter Sharon of Lethbridge as well as five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers George (Eleonor) and Henry (Shonnie) as well as survived by a large extended family. Julia was predeceased by her husband Paul, son DaLoyd, daughter-in-law Pat Schile, two brothers and three sisters.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Deacon Ray Wagner officiating with a Private Family Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
In memory of Julia, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 – 10 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7 or The Canadian Diabetes Association, 2323, Unit 204, 32 Ave. N.E, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6Z3
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
VOS
JOHN WILLIAM VOS, beloved husband of the late Berna Vos of Lethbridge, passed away on February 18, 2016 at the age of 81 years surrounded by the love of his family.
John was born in Stadskanaal, Netherlands on April 6, 1934 and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1948, residing in the Nobleford area. Those close to John knew of his love for cooking and although he pursued many career paths in his life, John’s heart remained in the kitchen. He graduated from SAIT and later earned his Red Seal while working at the Bayshore Inn in Vancouver. After returning to southern Alberta he worked at the Marquis, El Rancho, and Lodge as well as working as the executive chef at Sven Eriksen’s Family Restaurant.
John and Berna married on September 21, 1968 and began building their life together. With their shared love of entertaining, their home on 15th Street was often the place to be. In 1981 John and Berna moved to High River to open their own restaurant – the Pioneer Dining Lounge – a source of pride and many great stories for the whole family. In addition to his love for his family, John greatly enjoyed travel. He made various trips to Europe with his children and grandchildren as well as numerous cruises to different parts of the world. He cherished these memories through many photographs and videos. John loved cars and spent a lot of time admiring, purchasing, fixing and selling all types of vehicles. These traits will forever be remembered by those who loved him.
John was a loving father to Joanne (Walter) Mohrmann of Coalhurst, Barry (Jodie) Vos of Lethbridge, Barb Vos (Bent Pedersen) of Lethbridge, David Vos (Cyndi Bester) of Lethbridge and Sharon Vos. John is also survived by his grandchildren Shane (Elaina), Shantel (Chris), Carlynn (Levi), Tyler, Scott, Jamie, Robbie, Tara, Dyson, Thoran, and his great-grandchildren Emily, Lucas, and Lainey. John leaves to mourn his brothers and sisters’ in-law Rita and Corny Biesbroek, Gerry Wevers, Anne and John Lubbers, Ben Wevers, Sylvia Wevers, Dick Wevers, Nellie and Elroy Nieboer, Lynne and Chuck Haines, John and Brenda Wevers, Martin Wevers, Mike and Helen Wevers, and Gerrit Dooge, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Anna and Bernard Vos, his daughter Katherine Vos, his sister Irene Dooge, his in-laws Jan and Willemina Wevers, Jackie and Allan Poole, Willy Wevers, Arie and Leida Konynenbelt, Alice Schenk, Joe Schenk, Henny Wevers, Peggy Wevers and his nephew Tom Wevers.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Visitation at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
A Graveside Service will be held for family at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY at 10:00 A.M. with a Celebration of Life to follow at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 260 McGill Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Tony Mann officiating.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
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