TUESDAY, August 16, 2016

THORNHILL

TERRY WILLIAM THORNHILL passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 surrounded by his family. Terry loved nothing more than making those around him happy. He always knew when you needed a hug or a laugh, even if the laugh was at your expense. Terry exceeded every expectation doctors had for him and overcame so many obstacles, learning how to walk, communicate with sign language and so many other things. He made many friends while attending school, working at the Stirling handicap opportunity program, and working with SASH in Magrath. Terry loved bowling, whether with his friends at work or with his friends at Special Olympics. Terry was blessed to have many wonderful support and respite workers who provided him with tremendous amount of love and support. Those who knew Terry especially his family will tell you what a privilege it was to be associated with him. Terry’s legacy of generosity was able to continue through his donation of organs and tissues to the Southern Alberta Transplant Program. His family and friends will miss his sweet smile and slobbery kisses. He is survived by his father, David Thornhill, his mother, Jackie Thornhill (Rick Dewar), and his sisters, Tisha (James) Gilbert (TJ, Myles and Kezia), Jessica (Chris) Dick (Kayden) and Amanda Thornhill (Chris van Meer) (Adi, Stacey and Layne). Terry was predeceased by his grandparents, Eric and Ada Thornhill and Bryan and Patricia Whitehead as well as his cousin Serena Whitehead. Friends may meet the family prior to the funeral service on Tuesday from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, KNIGHT STREET CHAPEL, Raymond. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond. In lieu of flowers, Terry’s family asks donations be made to SASH in Magrath. Donations can be sent to SASH Box 280, Magrath, AB T0K 1J0.

Victor Saunders

1921 – 2016

Victor Karl Frederick Saunders of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Christine, passed away gently and peacefully on August 12, 2016, at the age of 95 years. Vic will be lovingly remembered by his children Doug (Barb), Jim (Katie), and Carolyn (Dan) Ethier; his grandchildren Curt (Tammy), Jill (Greg) Walkey, Chad (Kristy) Billyard, Tom Speakman, Sarah (Darryl) Kooiker, Arlen (Mandi) Speakman, Ben (Laura) Ethier, Sarah Ethier; his nine great-grandchildren; plus many nieces, nephews, and friends. Vic was predeceased by his parents Henry and Karoline, and sisters Minnie, Kae, Caroline and Lil, all of Winnipeg. Vic enjoyed people and life, bringing his genuine smile and quick wit to each encounter. He devoted 40 years as Office Manager at Canada Packers, retiring in 1983. A man of quiet, solid faith, Vic was a dedicated member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Kiwanis Club, Probus, and Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. He volunteered at the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen and other community groups until his 90th birthday. After developing Alzheimer’s, Vic moved to St. Therese Villa, and we are deeply grateful to the staff, who not only cared for “Victor” but embraced him as family. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, 2406 11 Ave S, Lethbridge AB, with Pastor Tom Peterson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Vic’s memory may be made to Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Memorial Fund, 2406 11 Ave S, Lethbridge AB T1K 0K8; or to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, #402, 740 – 4 Ave S, Lethbridge AB T1J 0N9.

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Tony Roth
1928 – 2016
Anthony T. Roth, beloved husband of Kathleen Roth, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, August 15, 2016 at the age of 88 years.
Further information including service details will follow once arrangements have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

Marvin Christensen
1931 – 2016
Marvin Eugene Christensen, beloved husband of the late Louise Christensen, passed away in Taber on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the age of 84 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and also at the church prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 – 50 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Marvin is survived by his children Darrell (Jo-Ann) Christensen of Taber and their children Coralee (Chad) Hoskins, Tricia Coutts (Brett Langhofer), Jordan (Kirstin) Simek and Josh Simek (Kalese Shannon); Marilyn (Collin) Leismeister of Taber and their children Ryan (Laura) Leismeister and Carrie (Mike) Wilson; Connie (Daniel) Oberholtzer of Taber and their children Aryn (Jeff) Kramer and Chase Oberholtzer; Glenda (Don) Hepworth of Taber and their children Codi (Kristine) Oberholtzer, Paige Oberholtzer (Ty Oulton), Crystal (Nate) Cummins, Holly (Ryan) Okleberry, Val (Waylon) Goeble and Ashley (Chad) Stewart as well as several great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Sylvia (Sheldon) Rogers, sisters-in-law Rose (Lloyd) Munro-Graham and Cecilia Minion.
He was predeceased by his wife Louise, granddaughter Marissa Christensen, parents Alfred and Inzie Christensen, eight brothers, four sisters and in-laws John and Frida Bachman.
Marvin was born on December 17, 1931 in Stirling to Alfred and Inzie Christensen, he was one of fourteen children. He was raised on the family farm in Wrentham. Marvin married Louise Bachman on April 3, 1954 and together they raised four children, Darrell, Marilyn, Connie and Glenda. He worked for the County of Warner for several years, building and blading roads. In 1967 he began working in the oilfield and in 1970 he, with partners, started Triwell Oilfield Construction. In 1989 he became sole owner of Triwell, which is still active today. Marvin went to the office every day, right up to the day before his death. In October 2001, his wife Louise passed away, this left a huge void in his life. He loved winter and horse racing in Phoenix, which he did every year for the past thirty years. Marvin was known by many names, Marvin, Chief, Dad, but mostly Papa, even to those who weren’t his. Marvin was about Triwell, he was about horse racing, but most of all he was about family. His family was everything. Who puts a swimming pool in their backyard without any intention of ever entering it? Papa did! His kids, grandkids, horses and dogs, he lived for them. It was a daily occurrence to see Papa napping in his chair with four dogs situated somewhere amongst him. They will miss his snuggles and we will miss giving him trouble for handing out to many treats. We are very thankful that he was in good health and able to be in his home until the end. Before his passing he told Connie that he wanted to go see the Grande Prairie race track. They went there on his last weekend, not only for the horse races, but to see two of his grandchildren that had been there looking after horses. That sneaky guy visited with each of us within the last two weeks of his life. We think he knew his time was done, but he couldn’t leave us without some goodbyes. He had waited too long to be reunited with his love, Louise. It was time to be Nanny and Papa again. We are fortunate to have so many great memories; he will be forever in our hearts.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Marvin’s name may be made directly to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.