By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 27, 2016.
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BEAR BLACK PLUME
JACINTA (Bebe-akii) BEAR BLACK PLUME passed away in Cardston on July 20, 2016 at the age of 65 years.
A Family Service will be at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Thursday, July 28th at 5:00 p.m. The Wake Service will be at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Thursday, July 28th from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at the Senator Gladstone Hall on Friday, July 29th at 11:00 am. Interment in the Pioneer Cemetery.
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FROMM
RUTH JULIA FROMM (nee Minor), of Raymond, Alberta passed away in her home on Monday, July 25, 2016. She is the beloved wife of the late Moses Fromm. Friends may meet the family on Friday, July 29, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Relief Society room of the Taylor Street building, or prior to the service on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, TAYLOR STREET CHAPEL, 221 North 400 West, Raymond. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.
HOLTMAN
MARGARET RUTH HOLTMAN, (Martin/Kjeldgaard) passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 24th, 2016 at the age of 101 years.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Sunday, July 31, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 11:00 A.M with Deacon Michael Pollard officiating.
Margaret will be laid to rest in the Hillside Cemetery in Medicine Hat beside her husband Roland Martin.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Jean Brotherwood
1923 – 2016
Mrs. Jean Brotherwood of Lethbridge, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the age of 93 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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JURCAK
ROSE SHIRLEY JURCAK passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the age of 60 years. In keeping with Rose’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.
JURGENS
TANYA KERRIN JURGENS passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the age of 34 years.
She will be forever remembered by her son, Ryley, parents, Robert and Brenda, brother, Adam and grandmother, Lena Marshall-Moline, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.
Tanya completed her education in Foremost then attended SAIT
A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 2:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Tanya are gratefully accepted to S.T.A.R.S., 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7, Foothills Medical Centre, 1403-29th St. NW, Calgary AB T2N 2T9, or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #204, 2323-32 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3
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KNELSEN
PETER KNELSEN, beloved husband of Sharon Knelsen, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 at the age of 74 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at the MENNONITE CONFERENCE CHURCH – 2316 17th Street, Coaldale, AB. on Wednesday, July 27th, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jim Chapman officiating. A Private Family Interment will be held prior to the Funeral Service.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
KUNTZ, Elizabeth (nee Fieger)
Elizabeth (Betty) passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the age of 92 years. She was predeceased by her husband Pius in 1987; sister, Alena and brothers, Peter and Aloysius (AI). Surviving siblings include, Eliza Herle, and Ignatius (Iggie) Fieger. Betty was the last of the Kuntz aunts. She is also survived by her children, Sharon (Dennis), Roderick (Arleen), Patrick (Veronica), Rebecca (Ray); her grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Tamsin (Andy), Roderick (Stephani), Alyssa (Josh), and George; great- grandchildren, Brinley and Thomas, as well as numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Tomy Manjaly celebrant. A private family interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories 547 4 St. SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0K7 or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & NU, 100 – 119 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Elizabeth Kuntz, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Arrangements are by the
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 1-866-526-2214 for further information.
Mrs. Margaret “Elaine” Haughian
1926 – 2016
As per her final wishes, Margaret Elaine Haughian (nee Halladay) of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness at home with members of her family by her side on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Elaine was predeceased by her husband Lee in July of 1996. She is the much loved mother of Marillyn (James) Ikebuchi of High River, Jim (Sharon) Haughian of Lethbridge, Pat (Tom) Bleau of California, Cameron Haughian of Lethbridge and Kelly (Ria) Haughian of Turin. She is survived by ten grandchildren Justin and Ryan Ikebuchi, Clayton and Kelsie Haughian, Nicola Sinclair, Jenny Secrest and Tressa Haughian, Michael, Lisa and Sheldon Haughian and fourteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mom would always say “Look what we created all because two people fell in love.†She will be truly missed and always remembered. Our lasting memories will be her enduring legacy. Elaine was born in Riverhurst, Saskatchewan on June 18, 1926 and was raised on a farm in Lawson, Saskatchewan, the youngest of a family of four, predeceased by a sister Charlotte and brothers Arnold and Joe. She married Lee at the family farm on September 3, 1948. They moved to Lethbridge in 1949 and have resided in the Southern Alberta area since that time. She was one of the “Six week Wonders†trained during the war and began teaching at an early age. While working full time and raising a family of five she later went on to complete her Bachelor of Education at the U of L. She taught Elementary school for many years in the rural communities of Travers, Enchant, Turin and Iron Springs. She would joke that it took her 20 years to get out of grade one. She was an excellent seamstress and would sew many outfits for her children. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting blankets and sweaters for her great-grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, completing crosswords and was an avid TV fan of curling and baseball. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street, South, Lethbridge, Alberta. A private family inurnment was held in the Mountain View Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice as Mom religiously donated to many groups.
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Miss Katie Pawluk
1993 -2016
Gone but never to be forgotten, we have lost Katie; a beautiful, free and amazing spirit. Katie Pawluk was born in Lethbridge on May 14, 1993 to Pete Pawluk and Sue Meszaros. Her sweet short life ended too soon on July 22, 2016. Predeceased by her grandparents Gabor and Agnes, Katie leaves behind sister Abbe; grandparents Peter and Sylvia; uncles/aunts George and Hajni, Paul and Kim, and Steve and Liesl; as well as cousins George, Joe and Michael. We invite friends and family to a Celebration of Katie’s Incredible Life will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the NORLAND, 5801 – 1 Ave. S., just east of the Research Centre (NE corner of Sunnyside Rd and the Jail Rd.) In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Katie’s name to the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association, 205015 Hwy 512, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 4P4 Peace be with you, Katie. We love you so very much.
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Michael Rodgers
1939 – 2016
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Gustav Rodgers of Warner AB. Mike passed away peacefully on July 21, 2016 at the age of 77 years.
Mike was born in Calgary on March 19, 1939, the only son of Paddy and Nina Rodgers of Millarville. After completing his schooling, he moved back to Millarville to ranch with his parents. Mike married Ellamae (Anderson) the love of his life in 1962 and continued ranching with his parents until their passing. Mike was very active in the promotion of the Red Angus breed. Mike and family moved to the Warner area in 1993 in order to expand the cattle operation.
Besides his loving wife Ellamae, Mike is survived by his daughter Nancy Martin, and son Shawn (Cathy) Rodgers, his grandchildren Janice, Kevin, Ben and Kurt; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, AB.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial donation to STARS, P.O. Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7.
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SALLENBACK
CHERYL ANN SALLENBACK passed away at the young age of 51 on Friday, July 22, 2016, ending her fight with cancer. She was born in Rimbey in 1965. She is survived by her husband Larry Hills, her mother Carolyn Sallenback, her two sons Troy Sallenback and Travis Freng, her two sisters Eileen and Debbie Sallenback, her two step-daughters Chire and Niki Hills Goodwin, and six grandchildren. She is predeceased by her father Jerry Sallenback. She was a Good Sams health care worker, and she loved and cared for all her patients. Cheryl had a very large heart which held many family and friends who were very special to her, and her puppies Peanut, Precious and Bug. She loved any type of animal. Friends may meet the family on Thursday, July 28 from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. at the LDS Stirling Chapel. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, STIRLING CHAPEL with Bishop Jeff Nelson officiating. Interment to follow in the Stirling Cemetery.
THOMAS, CHARLES RUSSEL (CHUCK)
Charles passed away peacefully on June 29, 2016 in Campbell River, BC at the age of 74 years.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn and daughters Katharine Thomas, and Rebecca (Roger) Berent. He is also survived by his siblings Jeff (Glenda) Thomas, Naomi (Jim) Gillespie, Lyndell (Jerry) Weldon, and sister-in-law Margaret Thomas and their families.
Charles was predeceased by his parents Milas and Misel, and one brother Monroe.
Private family service to be held at a future date.
VAN ROOTSELAAR
Lambertus Van Rootselaar beloved husband of Effie Van Rootselaar, passed away on, July 23, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Besides his loving wife Effie, Lambertus is survived by brothers Case and Bill. Children Bill, Rita and their children Robert, Jamie, and Crystal. Alice and Marty and their children Teresa, Julie, and Rosanna. Rhonda and Conrad and their children Katie, Jennifer, and David. He is predeceased by sisters Janna, Reintje, Ann and brother Corneilus. Grand children Rebecca and Randy, and great grandchild Max.
Lambertus Van Rootselaar immigrated to Canada in 1948 and did numerous jobs including Beet hoeing, logging, mining, and farming. He was married to Effie in 1953 and started farming north west of Fort Macleod on Mud Lake road. Lambertus in the early years had a mixed farm with dairy cows, beef cows, pigs, chickens and crops. With hard work the family and farm grew to three children, 10 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Each meal we thanked the Lord for our food and read the Bible.
Dad loved to go to the Cattle Auction every Tuesday in Fort Macleod to visit with his many friends. Dad saved everything and could fix and repair almost anything with baler twine and electrical tape. His favorite trip was when he and Effie travelled back to Holland in 1978 to visit family. Dad loved living free in Canada where he enjoyed the mountain view from his farm that he loved so much. His biggest joy was checking on his cows, his crops, and attending church at the Granum CRC every Sunday.
Condolences will be held between 7:00 P.M. till 8:30 P.M. on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 5th Ave, Fort Macleod, AB. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Christian Reformed Church, Granum, AB. With Pastor Henry Veldboom Officiating.
“The Lord is my shepherd: I have everything I need. He lets me rest in fields of green grass and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths, as he has promised. Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me. Your Shepherd’s rod and staff protect me. You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me; you welcome me as honored guest and fill my cup to the brim. I Know that your goodness and love will be with me all my life; and your house will be my home as long as I live.†Psalm 23.