By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 15, 2016.
ADAMS
IRENE MARIE ADAMS passed away on Monday March 14, 2016 in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 94 years.
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Mrs. Irmina Baier
1927 – 2016
It is with deep sadness the family announce that Irma Baier passed away peacefully on March 9, 2016 at the age of 89 at the Lethbridge Cedar Creek Assisted Living.
Irma will be deeply missed by her 4 children, Johanna (Norman), Hans (Shelley), Rosemarie (Barry Allen), Norbert (Holly), her 6 special grandchildren: Katherine, Shayla, Jeffrey (Lindsay), Denae (Brody), Kevin(Mariah), and Caitlin (Brandon), her first great grandchild, Lennon Grace; one brother, John (Elisabeth) Vogel, numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
She was predeceased by her loving husband and lifelong friend, Peter Baier, of 62 years; her parents, Johannes and Christine Vogel, her brother, Alex Vogel, sister, Erika Domogalla (all in Germany) and her aunt, Barbara Meder.
Irma was born February 18, 1927, in Kamenka, a German province in Russia. She married Peter Baier in November 1951 in Germany, they immigrated to Canada in April, 1953. The family initially resided in Turin, then retired in Lethbridge.
The family would like to thank the staff at Lethbridge Cedar Creek Assisted Living for the care and support provided for our mother.
Prayers will be held at 7:00pm Wednesday March, 16, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South Lethbridge, AB.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am, Thursday, March 17, 2016 at ST. BASILS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 13th Street North, Lethbridge AB with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations can be made to St. Michael’s Health Centre, 1400 9 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5
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COUSINS-MARKLE, Sharie Delene
January 7, 1962 March 13, 2016
Sharie Delene Cousins-Markle, born January 7, 1962, in Fort St. John, BC, died peacefully after her third and very hard battle with breast cancer, on Sunday, March 13, 2016 in Claresholm, Alberta.
Sharie leaves behind her husband Collin Markle, step-children Claire and Logan; parents Kay and Orvan Cousins; sister Sandy (Steve) Hiebert, nephew Shayden, niece Staysha, and many much-loved cousins, aunts and uncles.
Sharie cherished life, family, friends, learning and teaching. After high school, she attended Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute in Camrose. In 1985, determined to obtain a career as a Fish and Wildlife Officer, she attended Lakeland College and then Lethbridge College. In 1989 she achieved her dream career as the second female Fish and Wildlife Officer in Alberta, working first in the Crowsnest Pass and then in Lethbridge. In 2001 Sharie left the Fish and Wildlife Division to teach future Fish and Wildlife officers at Lethbridge College. While teaching and battling cancer, Sharie attained her Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of the Fraser Valley. Along with a strong devotion to her career, Sharie gave much of her time and talents to a variety of activities such as cowboy poetry, dragon boat racing, rock hounding, camping, horse riding/packing, and playing leadership roles in many student and faculty clubs and events. Her artistic talents were endless; she enjoyed bird carving, beading, painting, lapidary, photography, and so much more. Music also played a huge part in Sharies life; she played the piano and organ as a youngster, then for her first job, and then at the Peace Lutheran Church where she and Collin attended.
Sharie was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, cousin, auntie, and friend. She touched the lives of every person she spoke to and made friends everywhere she went. She will be deeply missed.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Claresholm Community Centre (corner of 8th Street and 59th Avenue West, Claresholm) on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Donations in sympathy for Sharie may be forwarded to the Claresholm and District Health Foundation Palliative Care, Box 2638, Claresholm, Alberta T0L 0T0.
Arrangements entrusted to Willow Creek Funeral Home, Claresholm. Tel: 403-625-3212. Condolences may be forwarded at http://www.willowcreekfuneralhome.com
Francis, Jacqueline Berthe
December 26, 1932 March 10, 2016
Mrs. Jacqueline (Laurin) Francis of Raymond, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Raymond Health Centre on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the age of 83 years.
Her daughters, Freedom, Jacqueline, Sylvia, Laurel, Darlene, and their spouses along with her grandchildren and great grandchildren mourn her loss.
She was a wonderful example of faith and courage. We relied on her strength and must now carry on in her shadow. She brought light to our lives and we can only hope to share a portion of that light with those she has left behind.
There will be no formal funeral. A private family service will take place.
Our beloved mother, DOROTHY GREER, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa, on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the age of 96 years.
She is survived by her daughter Margaret (Bob) Galloway, grandsons Joe (Charlene) and Patrick (Michelle) Galloway. She is also survived by her great grandchildren; Jared, Trent, Brooklyn, London, Kiersten and Hunter, as well as a stepson Philip (Ellen) Greer.
The family would like to thank all the staff at St. Therese Villa for the loving and excellent care she has received while residing there.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Hugh Jack Officiating.
As per her wishes she will be laid to rest in the Transcona Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba with her son Ross at a later date.
If you so wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lethbridge Humane Society (SPCA) – 2920-16 Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 5E9.
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HAM
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.
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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Willem Kampert
1960 – 2016
Mr. Willem Kampert of Coaldale, beloved husband of Mrs. Lucina Kampert, passed away at Foothills Hospital on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the age of 55 years.
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RED YOUNG MAN
BRENDA RED YOUNG MAN, of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly at home, on Saturday March 12, 2016 at the age of 52 years.
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Fanny Nancy Shearer
1921 – 2016
Mrs. Fanny Nancy Shearer of Milk River, passed away at the Milk River Hospital on
Monday, March 14, 2016 at the age of 94 years.
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Mary Varzari
1927 – 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother Mary Varzari. Mary will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
A Celebration of Marys Life will be held on Tuesday, March 15 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Antons Room at Lethbridge Lodge (320 Scenic Drive South) with a short program at 3:00 pm.
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We announce with sorrow the passing of LeRon Franklin Low, of Coaldale, on Friday March 11. His wife and five children are left to mourn his loss, but celebrate his great life. Ron was the oldest son and third child of Solon Earl Low and Alice Fern Litchfield. He was predeceased by sisters Lorna, Jesse, Carol and Sharon, and is survived by brothers Morton, Ken and Eric. Growing up in southern Alberta, Edmonton and Ottawa, LeRon was deeply influenced by his politician father and his widespread family. He was well-rounded and accomplished- but always modest. He took to music and sports but his passion was people- always people- as any who knew him would attest. LeRon attended the University of Utah- graduating in pharmacy in 1950, newly married to a pretty Utah girl– E. Jeanne Bagley. He persuaded her to give Canada a try, and she set off on a wonderful adventure with this witty and gentle Canadian. By 1961, the family had arrived at their present home- Coaldale. LeRon was active in professional, civic and church service. He served on school board, town council and as interim mayor. He was the first bishop of the Coaldale LDS ward. He organized and coached sports- especially basketball and slo-pitch. He loved playing piano and organ. His chosen profession would become a cherished opportunity to serve. Many will remember him as the purveyor of Low’s Pharmacy on main street, and later as manager of the Woodward’s pharmacy. The golden years were sweet- church missions leading to a role as temple sealer. Many young couples were married by Grandpa Low- including most of his grandchildren. He would consider this his life’s greatest blessing. All the while he was building legacy and teaching about marriage and family. LeRon and Jeanne were blessed with five children. Kathy Galbraith, Patricia & Neil Harker, Richard & Gayle Low, George Low and Steven & Jayne Low. Eventually 29 grandchildren followed and now there are 48 great-grandchildren. Numerous in-laws total this posterity at 107. He was able to visit with most of them in his final days. His death, like his life, was noble and joyous. We know he has gone to prepare mansions ahead. Through unspeakable pain and constant treatments, he remained gracious and kind. LeRon had confided once to a granddaughter that his life’s goal was to never become a grumpy old man. Mission accomplished, Grandpa! He knew that kindness begets kindness. We thank all those who cared for, and nurtured him: Dr Stan Benke, the incomparable staff at the Regional Hospital – especially on 5a.- and the Sunny South lodge, Dr Eric Mueller, all of Ron’s special friends in the outpatient/dayPro departments. We thank the generous blood donors who sustained this life for 7 years. You know who you are. If you could have known this man! He loved you all. Pharmacist, sportsman, musician and coach–bishop, sealer, patriarch and grandfather. Ron was 88. He was, is and ever will be our family’s hero. Funeral service- Saturday March 19, 2:00. Meet the family, 1:00- Coaldale Ward building, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints- 2216, 21a Ave. Interment that morning, 10:00 am, Cardston cemetery
WEASEL MOCCASIN
DAN CORDELL WEASEL MOCCASIN, passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre, on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the age of 70 years.
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