TUESDAY, May 17, 2016

Elsie Turner

1939 – 2016

Mrs. Elsie Turner of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late John Turner, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at the age of 76 years. The family would like to thank the staff at Park Meadows Good Samaritn cottage 2 for all of their care and support.

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SHIRLEY ANN IVISON, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 15th, 2016 at the age of 85 years.

Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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1924 – 2016

“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Eccl 3:1

Mrs. Janette Van Egmond of Nobleford, beloved wife of the late Casey Van Egmond, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritans West Highlands on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the age of 92. Janette was born near Monarch on April 13, 1924 to John and Gertrude (Veldhuis) Hofman. She was one of 12 children. She attended both Rose Butte and Nobleford Schools and continued her education at Mount Royal College. She then worked at City Dairy in Lethbridge before marrying the love of her life, Casey Van Egmond. Janette loved knitting, crocheting, sewing and baking. She sewed many articles of clothing for her children. She enjoyed embroidery work which was donated to the annual church auction. She took great pride in her flowers and vegetable garden. Mom also loved to bake. Her children and grandchildren would often receive a tin of fresh baked cookies to take home after a visit. Janette was a long time member of the Monarch Reformed Church and the Dorcas Ladies Aid. Janette is survived by her four sons: Geoffrey (Colleen), Lawrence (Margaret), Jim (Sylvia) and Tim (Lynn), her grandchildren; David, Chris, Jill, Jennifer, Matthew, Bradley, Andrea, Lachlan, Landon and Liam, and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters; Hilgonda Harbers, Gertie Stetar, Nellie Plomp and Marjorie Salvucci, her brothers Dick (Eleanor) and Ralph (Leat). Janette was predeceased by her husband Casey, parents John and Gertrude, daughter Marilyn, daughter-in-law Kathy, grandson Lloyd, sisters Rika Warmink, Thelma Nienhuis, Johanna Jansen, brothers John Hofman and Ernest Hofman. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18th at MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the MONARCH REFORMED CHURCH, with Pastor Bob Derrick and Pastor Dan Sandford officiating. Interment to follow in the Monarch-Nobleford Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society, #402, 740 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB. T1J 0N9.

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(nee Koyanagi)

March 19, 1923 – May 13, 2016

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Misao Kadonaga of St. Albert on the 13th of May at the age of 93 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 70 years, Koji; daughter, Donna (Roger) Dubois; grandchildren: Aimee (Leonard) Vingar and Daniel (Danielle) Dubois; great grandchild, Alexander; brother, Chikara (Kay) Koyanagi; sisters-in-law: Kiyo Koyanagi and Catherine Koyanagi, as well as other family and dear friends.

She was predeceased by her brothers: Walter Koyanagi and Tad Koyanagi; and sister, Suzumi Uyeda.

A Celebration of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday May 20, 2016 at Connelly-McKinley St. Albert Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive, St. Albert, Alberta.

Memorial Donations in Misao’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society Alberta and NWT Division, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4K1.

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Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home

ST. ALBERT FUNERAL HOME

9 Muir Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, 780-458-2222

1929 – 2016

Mrs. Mary Scheibner of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Leonard Scheibner, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the age of 87 years. For further details to funeral service date & time, please see Martin Brothers Website.

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ARTHUR ROBERT MOLINE, beloved husband of Lena Moline, of Lethbridge, AB passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the age of 90 years.

Along with his wife Lena, he is lovingly remembered by his two daughters; Sandra (John) Wickend and Linda (Sandy) Stevens and one daughter in law, Michaeleen “Michie” Moline all of Lethbridge, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; two brothers Keith (Chris) Moline, Ernie (Betty) Moline, three sisters, Blanche (Lorne) McLeod, Magaret Schwartz, Barbara Boisclaire, two sisters in law, Marilyn Moline and Anne Moline, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Also left to cherish his memory are Lena’s children and their families; Brenda (Robert) Jurgens of Lethbridge and Donald (Shelly) Marshall of High River.

Art was predeceased by his first wife Janet, two sons Ronald and David, parents Lila and Samuel, one sister Thelma and two brothers Howard and Tom.

Art was born September 30, 1925 in Barnwell, AB. After his education Art served in World War II in the army infantry. He then began a lifelong career with C.P.R. as a conductor. He retired after 39 years.

Art enjoyed family time and would often attend his children’s and grandchildren’s various events. He loved to have fun. Art was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.

Art’s first wife and soul mate Janet, passed away in 1995 after 48 years of marriage. He then married Lena in 2000 and enjoyed 16 wonderful years together.

Art will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge AB, on Thursday May 19, 2016 at 1:00pm.

In memory of Art, Donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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1960 – 2016

Mrs. Julia Bluekens of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Garth Bluekens, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the age of 56 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 a tear opened in the fabric of the universe and a beautiful soul slipped through.

Marita Paul died at the age of 25. She attended General Stewart Elementary, Wilson Middle and Winston Churchill High schools in Lethbridge. After graduating, she travelled to Germany on a 1 year Rotary exchange. Marita had just completed her Fashion Degree from Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Richmond, B.C. securing her ‘dream job’ with Lululemon.

A Celebration of Life was held at the UBC Boathouse on May 12, 2016 in Richmond, B.C. Family, friends, classmates and faculty gathered on the Richmond sea wall while campus flags flew at half mast.

Plans for a Celebration of Life in Lethbridge will be announced later. Donations are being kindly accepted for a scholarship honouring Marita’s memory. Those wishing to contribute can contact:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Foundation

Phone: 604 599 2010

Website: kpu.causepro.com/

We will miss Marita’s infectious smile and unbridled enthusiasm for life. Coleen, Scott & Julilla

1969 – 2016

Mr. Robert “Rob” Kern of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Tarah Kern, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the age of 47 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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1923-2016

JULIANA “JULIA” ROMANCHUK, of Lethbridge, Alberta passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Coaldale Health Care Long Term Facility on May 12, 2016 at the age of 92 years. Julia leaves behind five children: Stefan Hironimus of Selkirk, MB, John (Jan) Hironimus of Strathmore, AB, Mike (Claudette) Hironimus of Crowsnest Pass, AB, Julie Thompson of Strathmore, AB and Katie Bullock of Lethbridge, AB.

Julia had twelve grandchildren whom she loved and had a special bond with, (every single one in her own special way) as well as numerous great- grandchildren. Julia was predeceased by her husband Nick Romanchuk, stepson Glenn Romanchuk, Sister Mary Perkovic, Niece Kathy Megalla and many other family members.

Julia was born in Bankovci, Yugoslavia, (now Croatia) to Michael and Elizabeth Sisjulak. Julia was a very hard worker all her life doing many odd jobs to be able to provide for her family. Julia loved crocheting, knitting, gardening, yard work, dancing, camping and was an amazing baker and cook. Julia’s family would like to thank Blue Sky Lodge and the Coaldale Health Care Long Term Facility staff for their love and compassion that they gave her, and everybody else that had an impact on her life.

A Memorial Service will be held at MIKE’S HOME: 1422 84 STREET, COLEMAN (CROWSNEST PASS), on Saturday, May 28, 2016 starting at 1:00 P.M. If you need directions, please feel free to contact family.

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Helen Medicine Traveller formerly of Standoff, Alberta passed away in Standoff on May 13, 2016. Wake services will be held at Old Saipoyi in Standoff on May 17 at 5:00 pm.

Arrangements in care of Thom’s Funeral Home. For further information please visit http://WWW.thomsfuneralhome.com or call 403-501-1010

1931 – 2016

Mrs. Viola Arkinstall of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Charles ‘Allen” Arkinstall, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at the age of 85 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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