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THURSDAY, September 1, 2016
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 1, 2016.
Donald Frank Calder
1929 – 2016
In loving memory of Donald Frank Calder, beloved husband of the late Margaret Calder, father of Michael (Maureen) Calder, Gaye (Lindy) Ruff, Karen Calder, Liana (Jeffery) Bye and grandfather of Cassandra and Scott Calder, Brett, Eryn, Brian and Madeleine Ruff, Justin and Jordan Bye.
Don was born September 17, 1929 in Calgary, Alberta to Frank and Verna Calder. He moved with his parents to Lethbridge, Alberta at a young age, attending public school and graduating from LCI. He then spent a year at Pickering College in Ontario, then onto Ryerson Institute of Technology in Toronto, graduating with a degree in Retail Merchandizing. It was there that he met and married the love of his life the former Margaret Farr, on April 2nd, 1955. Don worked for his father Frank, at his Lethbridge Ford Dealership before opening Don Calder Interiors, a fine furniture store that thrived for almost 30 years. His greatest enjoyments in life were spending time with his family in Toronto, Buffalo, Calgary and Montana, and travelling with Marg to many different countries.
Don was involved in many community organizations, including the Kinsmen and Gyro Clubs, the Shriners Club and the Lethbridge Curling Club. He also enjoyed golfing with his good friends at the Lethbridge Country Club and always took the time to talk to everyone he met, making them all feel special.
A Private Family service was held.
Family and Friends are invited to a Celebration of Don’s Life at THE COAST HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTRE, 526 Mayor Magrath Drive S, in the Continental Ballroom from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and N.W. Territories, High Park Corner, 14925 – 111th Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2P6 or online, because we need to understand this disease better.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
Jacob Thiessen
1922- 2016
Mr. Jacob Thiessen of Coaldale, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Mary Thiessen passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the age of 94 years. Family and Friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00pm and 8:00pm on Monday, September 5, 2016 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 Street S., Lethbridge, Alberta. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2114 18 Street, Coaldale, Alberta, with Pastor Gary Burke officiating. A Private Family burial will take place in the Coaldale Mennonite Cemetery.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
MILLER
CHRISTINA MILLER, beloved wife of the late Leo Miller, passed away at St. Therese Villa in Lethbridge on Wednesday, August 31st, 2016 at the age of 93 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
PERRIN
Garry William Perrin, husband and best friend of Rowena Perrin (nee Anderson) passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the age of 72 years after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Garry was born in Fort Macleod in 1944. He was a fun loving man of compassion, many interests and great determination, beloved by his family and friends.
He was passionate about his family, farming and his friends. He loved experiencing new places with Rowena with whom he enjoyed several wonderful trips. He spent many years farming on the Blood Reserve as well as running the family farm. He was always a farmer/rancher but also spent time managing the Blood Band farm and owning and operating the Fort Macleod UFA .
Garry’s love for horses was evident in that his last wish was to ride Tess’s black horse. Dad’s doctor said “that he had been dealt a tough hand but was playing it with dignity and strengthâ€. We are so proud of him.
Garry is survived by his wife Rowena of Fort Macleod, three daughters; Dana (Dan) Burrows, Darcee (Nick) Jakovljevic, and Leanne (Richard) Feller. He is also survived by six grandchildren; Bradley, Brett, Dani, Jaime, Tess and Tristan. He will be sadly missed by family, friends, his kitty nurse Rascal and his four legged best friend, Will.
The funeral service will be held at Christ Church Anglican (320 21st Street, Fort Macleod) on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11:00 am. Donations in Garry’s memory can be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research (JDRF) @jdrfca.donordrive.com
SZABO
May 16, 1926 – August 27, 2016
PETER SZABO SR., beloved husband of the late Maria Szabo, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the age of 90 years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.
Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
VARZARI
MICHAEL ARTHUR “COUTTSO” VARZARI, of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 26, 2016.
A Celebration of Michael’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Deacon Cliff Bogdan officiating.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Victor Quon
1927 – 2016
Victor Fee Quon of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Anne Wai Kuen Quon, passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit – St Michaels Health Centre in Lethbridge, Monday August 22, 2016 at the age of 88. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at 6:00pm on Friday, September 2, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00pm on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at NEW DYNASTY RESTAURANT, 103 7 St. S., Lethbridge, AB.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
Rudy Sandor
1948 – 2016
Rudolf Jozsef Sandor, passed away in Taber on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the age 67 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
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