FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016

Mary Albiston

1931 – 2016

With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Mary, beloved wife of the late Darrell Albiston on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Chinook Regional Hospital, at the age of 85 years.

Mourning her passing are her beloved son Andrew (Cynthia) Albiston and grandsons Jordan and Kian, brother Willie (Margaret) Woo, sister-in-law Darlene Woo and numerous nephews and nieces.

Mary is predeceased by beloved grandson Scott Albiston, parents Woo Ming and Ida Woo, brothers Henry Woo, George Woo, and sister Jessie (John) Allemekinders. Also, her beloved dog Tia.

Mary worked at the University of Lethbridge for 26 years and retired in 1994.

A special thanks from Mary and family to Dr. Lee Oviatt, Home Care Staff and all medical staff at CRH for their wonderful care and kindness.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Lethbridge Humane Society, 2920-16 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB or to a charity of your choice.

At Mary’s request, there be no formal funeral. A private family service will take place.

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1927 – 2016

Mrs. Irmina Baier of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Peter Baier passed away at Lethbridge Cedar Creek Assisted Living on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the age of 89 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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1931 – 2016

Eva Bullis of Foremost, passed away at St. Therese Villa on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the age of 84 years.

Eva was an active member of the community in her younger years. She was a member of O.O.R.P, the Catholic Women’s League and canvassed for the Canadian Cancer Society for many years. She also volunteered for various other organizations over the years. She was a kind, generous person who truly loved her family.

Eva is survived by her five daughters Linda Black, Norma (Ron) Marchuk, Kathy Bullis (Rod Poole), Beverly (Brent) Clark and Jacquelyn (Maurice) Ouellette; her two sons Arthur (Bev) and Donald; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sister Darlene Schile; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Rose Schile and her brother Andrew Schile.

A private family funeral service will be held at OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, Foremost, Alberta. Interment will take place in the Foremost Community Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10 St. S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2M7

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JUSTINA “JESSIE” FILATOFF passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Monday, March 7th, 2016 at the age of 89 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 4717 – 24 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB., on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

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1930 – 2016

CORNELIA “CORRY” HAM, beloved wife of the late John Ham, passed away peacefully at her home in Lethbridge, AB., on Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 at the age of 85 years.

She is lovingly remembered by her children: Dale (Brenda) Ham of Calgary, Cathy (Ray) Marco of Medicine Hat, Anita (Terry) Jones of Delburne, and Teresa (Scott) Daw of Edmonton; her grandchildren: Christopher Ham (Katherine Yurkovich) of Calgary, Jenna Ham of Calgary, Colin (Jennifer) Marco of Rose Valley, SK, Stephen Marco of Medicine Hat, Doug Jones of Springbrook, Dayna Jones of Ponoka, Darren (Danielle) Daw of Grande Prairie and Cameron Daw (Jaclyn Brown) of Calgary; and great-granddaughter Myra Daw.

Also left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Bill (Martha) Overes of Lethbridge, Truus (Martin) Kleyn of The Netherlands, Hubert (Marge) Overes of Lethbridge, Agatha Aben of Lethbridge, Audrey (Donald) Muyers of Forestburg; three sisters-in-law: Margaret Overes of Lethbridge, Eileen Overes of Kelowna, B.C. and Pietje Overes in Holland as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with her beloved husband John, Corry was predeceased by her son John, her parents, as well as seven siblings.

Corry was born on September 11, 1930 in Mydrecht, Holland. Her family immigrated to Canada in 1952. She met John and they were married in 1953 and together with a young family, lived in Kipp on a small acreage. Corry began a career in Health Care, working with seniors as a care provider until her retirement. She was an amazing seamstress and made great bread. She was a spiritual person who was dedicated to her church. Corry will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.

A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Monday, March 14th, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.

A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, Alberta on Tuesday March 15th, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Sal Ahumada, Celebrant.

An Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

In memory of Corry, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o All Saints Parish, 2405-12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1K 0P4

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1930 – 2016

Mrs. Shirley Henley, beloved wife of the late Phillip Henley, passed away suddenly in her home on Monday, March 7, 2016 surrounded by her family, at the age of 85 years.

Shirley worked hard all of her life but still found time to volunteer for the Taber Swim Club, Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Dr. Probe School and Odyssey Childcare. She was an avid reader with a thirst for knowledge who never stopped taking time to learn something new.

Her passion for any and all sports was only surpassed by her love of her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Grandma Shirley was a well known fixture at ball parks, hockey rinks, libraries, theatre productions, Stampede Wrestling events and any other places that her grandchildren and great-grandchildren wanted to be. Her strength, sense of humor and quiet faith brought her through many difficult times such as caring for her ill mother at a young age, losing two brothers in WWII, raising her two youngest children on her own after being widowed early and the sudden loss of her second oldest son Gordon.

Shirley was an eternal optimist whose warmth, love of life and positive attitude always left you smiling and laughing.

Shirley is survived by her children Edward (Karin) Henley and their son Joel Henley, Noreen (Ross) Guenter and their children Andrea (Mel) Hubert, Phil (Kriss) Guenter and Jon Guenter, David Henley, Don (Shannon) Henley and their children Sydney and Jack Henley. Gordon’s wife Sherris Henley and their children Andrew Henley, Scott (Kim) Henley and Denise (Jason) Sanderson.

She will always be Great-grandma to Faith and Taylor Henley, Paris, Bree, Gavin and Myla Guenter, Faith and Anna Hubert, Zoe and Ryann Sanderson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 11 St S, Lethbridge, AB, with Canon James Robinson officiating.

For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service) Foundation, Calgary Base, PO Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7.

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HENRY LAENEN, beloved husband of Teresita Laenen, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 85 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

1921 – 2016

ANNA MAY MALCHOW, beloved wife and soul mate of Harold “Fritz”, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the age of 94 years.

Anna was born on August 13, 1921, the youngest child of Kitty Macdonald and Amos Eaton. She is survived by her children, Larry (Virginia), Katherine (Maria), Keith, Harry and Rod (Cynthia). Anna is predeceased by her siblings Mona Yorgason and Jack Eaton.

Mom’s career was her family. She loved her Blue Jays and curling. She also loved and devoted countless hours to the betterment of “Little League Baseball”.

Mom and Dad travelled to Panama Canal shortly after selling their construction business “Malchow the Excavator”. Many of the projects they worked on can still be seen all over the landscape of southern and central Alberta.

After retirement, they went to the Yukon, built a humble placer shack and tried their hand at placer mining. Mom and Dad are renowned for completing ‘a trillion’ trips up and down the Alaska Highway.

Mom was a very kind, caring individual who loved her grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren without condition. They loved her just as dearly during her last days. Lisa (granddaughter), Darren (grandson) and Lindsey (great-granddaughter) kept vigil over their beloved Grams night and day.

Anna May and Fritz will have celebrated 75 years of marriage on April 12, 2016.

Mom, your kindness, goodness and strength will be our legacy. We miss you.

At Anna May’s request, no funeral service will be held.

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1924 – 2016

MRS. HENDRICA “RIA” NIEUWENHUIS, beloved wife of the late Stan Nieuwenhuis, passed away at the Park Meadows Good Samaritans, on Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 at the age of 91 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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1927 – 2016

Mrs. Mary Varzari of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. George Varzari, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at the age of 88 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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