WEDNESDAY, October 12, 2016

FEDYNA

MICHAEL FEDYNA, beloved husband of the late Lydia Fedyna, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the age of 94 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at the KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, 5 Rocky Mountain Blvd. W, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 3:00 P.M.

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GOUDREAU

MARIE JANE GOUDREAU, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the age of 78 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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EVELYN (EAGLE SPEAKER) LOCKER

Maohkammoniisaki (Red Otter Woman)

EVELYN LOCKER passed away peacefully on October 5, 2016 at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, British Columbia, after battling cancer for over two years.

Evelyn was born in Cardston, Alberta on February 18, 1935, to Kathleen (nee Weasel Fat) Maohkammoniisaki (Red Otter Woman) and Michael Eagle Speaker (Ootsiko’waohsoyi Buffalo Calf Tail – Misamissp Long Time Old Man). She was a member of the Nitaitsskaiksi (Lone Fighters) and Siksinnokaiksi (Black Elk) clans. Her father was born in 1903 and was from the Siksinnokaiksi Clan from the north end of the Blood Reserve. Her mother was born in 1910.

She is survived by her daughter Karon (Jay) Maclean, her grandsons Derek and Matthew, and her brother Ike (Gerri) Eagle Speaker, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Robert Locker, her parents, Michael and Kathleen Eagle Speaker, her brothers Wilfred (infant), Erby (infant) and Tyrone, her sisters Beulah (Allan) Standing Alone, Shirley (Pvt. Louie) Merrick, Byrde and Marjorie Eagle Speaker and her nephew Louis Merrick.

Evelyn’s Blackfoot name was Kaistaisiipistohkomakii, Two Owls Calling Woman. Her parents taught her, “that if you know who you are, have a sense of identity, you can get along with anybody anywhere in the world”.

Evelyn had always indicated that she would love to have her mother’s traditional name. Before her passing, Wilton Good Striker, her nephew, prayed with her and painted her with the sacred red ochre; he then gave her the name Maohkammoniisaki (Red Otter Woman).

Evelyn grew up on the Blood Reserve and attended elementary school at St. Paul’s Residential School. She found residential school “to be a real positive learning experience for me mainly because of my deep roots in my cultural and spiritual upbringing. I learned that you have to work with the good in life as well as the bad because it is the good in life that teaches you how to deal with the bad and we become a better person for it.”

After graduation from Cardston High School in 1953, Evelyn attended Hendersons Business College in Calgary, graduating with honours. While attending college, she was awarded the distinction of being chosen the 1954 Calgary Stampede Queen. It was the first time in the history of the Stampede that a First Nations woman competed for the title, and Evelyn remains the only First Nations woman to hold that title.

While working at Shell Oil in Calgary, Evelyn met her husband Robert, and they were married September 7, 1957. Shortly after that, she and her husband moved to Vancouver, where their daughter was born in 1958. The family returned to Calgary in 1961, then moved to Regina in 1966, to Winnipeg in 1972, and then in 1974 they returned to British Columbia, settling in Surrey.

Evelyn’s working career spanned 46 years in both private and public sectors in various capacities, including stenographer-bookkeeper, secretary and finance clerk. Evelyn was the Executive Director of the Regina Indian Friendship Centre Society and Administrator of the National Indian and Arts Crafts Society. Evelyn spent 25 of her years of service working for the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development in both Winnipeg and Vancouver. Among the many varied positions she held, she was an Indian Registry Officer and she helped many First Nations across Canada acquire their Indian status under Bill C-31. During her last 10 years with INAC, Evelyn worked as a Senior Estates Officer in Lands and Trust Services.

Since retiring in June 2002 at age 65, Evelyn remained active in the aboriginal community in a First Nations Elder advisory capacity at various locations, including the Surrey Aboriginal Cultural Society, the Dr. Peter Centre in Vancouver, and the Simon Fraser University Elders Program, including serving on three SFU committees. She also served on the Aboriginal Nursing Program Committee at the Kwantlen Polytechnical University in Surrey. Evelyn volunteered with the Provincial Ministry of Child/Family Development by attending Family Group Conferences and Mediation for aboriginal families, as well as volunteering with the Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents, Circle of Elders at the Klahoweya Aboriginal Centre in Surrey, and the S.T.A.R. Elders, supporting the continuing healthy growth of aboriginal children in care.

Evelyn was well known in the pow wow community, both as a Champion traditional dancer, and as a part of the drum group The Blood Travellers, singing along with the core group which consisted of her sister Byrde and her nephews Dwayne and Terry. She also sang with many other drum groups such as Old Agency, Kaispa Singers, Big Corner Post, and Sundance singers. Evelyn will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. She will be forever remembered for her love and kindness, and sharing her traditional knowledge and practice.

A Wake Service will be at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Wednesday, October 12th from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Thursday, October 13th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

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PRICE

TEENA PRICE, beloved wife of Brian Price and mother of Brianne, of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the age of 53 years.

She leaves behind her loving husband Brian and daughter Brianne. Teena is survived by her brothers Paul (Liz), George (Joan), Gerry (Karen), mother and father-in-law Roy and Violet Price, brother-in-law Geoff (Shelley), sisters-in-law Colette (Randy), Karren (Robert), as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father and mother Wes and Jean Williams as well as special sister in-law Bonnie Williams.

Teena was born on November 9, 1962 in Orangeville, Ontario and came west with her family in 1975. Throughout her working career, she held various jobs and recently completed 10 years as a loans officer with Lethbridge Legion Savings and Credit Union. There she made many friends and truly enjoyed working with the members and her colleagues. She was a loving mother and wife who didn’t believe in procrastination, if something needed to be done, it was. Teena enjoyed camping and many summer vacations were spent relaxing in the beauty of Glacier National Park, Montana. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 5:00 P.M.

In Memory of Teena and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7, or St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, 1400-9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4V5.

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WASYLISHEN

JEAN WASYLISHEN (CHALMERS), of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the age of 87 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 52800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Eva Stanley officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB T1H 8M7.

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Nell Lanser
1928 – 2016
Neeltje Marytje Lanser, beloved wife of Jan Lanser, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the age of 87 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, October 14, 2016 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1818 – 5 Avenue South, Lethbridge on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. The Burial Service will follow at the Vauxhall Cemetery at 2:30 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.

Cornie Loewen
1926 – 2016
Cornelius Peter Loewen, beloved husband of Frances Loewen, passed away in Taber on Monday, October 10, 2016 at the age of 89 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, October 16, 2016 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 324 – 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Alana Johnson officiating. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Cemetery. 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.

Bruce Major
1927 – 2016
James Bruce Major, beloved husband of Irma Major, passed away in Bow Island on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the age of 89 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Evangelical Free Church, 214 – 4 Avenue West, Bow Island on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 214 – 4 Avenue West, Bow Island on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides his loving wife Irma, Bruce is survived by his children Robert Major of Taber; Iris (Leslie) Martens of Bow Island and their children Cheryl Martens (Bernie Green), Cameron (Christy) Martens (children Alayna, Kierann and Natalie), Colleen (Blake) Johnson (children Ellianna, Jolen and Elkanon), Conrad (Amy) Martens (children Aidyn, Callie, Ryder and William) and Cevin Martens; Beverly (Andrew) Dykstra of Burdett and their children Angie (Ken) Pringle, Nick (Karyn) Dykstra (children Isabella and Logan) and Danielle (Devin) Hermanson (children Marshall and Afton); Linda (Richard) Drader of Prince George, British Columbia and their children Christopher Drader, Robbynne Drader and Zane Drader. He is also survived by his brothers Don (Rita) Major and Gordon Major; in-laws Gordon Blanchard, Carol Dezaeyer and Andrew (Eileen) Dezaeyer as well as many nieces and nephews who knew and loved him.
He was predeceased by his son David Major; great grandchild Mckenzie Hermanson; parents William and Jean Major; siblings Norman Major, Ellen Blanchard and Wallace (Doris) Major.
Bruce was born to William and Jean Major in Unity, Saskatchewan on August 26, 1927. He spent his early life learning farming from his dad on their family farm. Bruce met and married the love of his life, Irma, on March 25, 1949 in Onoway, Alberta. Bruce enjoyed a various places of employment until he returned to his love of farming and settled outside Burdett. After his retirement, Bruce continued to help out on the farm, now owned by Beverly and Andrew Dykstra.
Besides his wife, Bruce’s loves included restoring antique tractors, helping out at the farm, spending time with family and friends, playing cards, gardening and being a part of his church family.
Bruce will be remembered for his sense of humor, visits to the farm, love for coffee times at the Rolling Pin Bakery and doting on his bride of sixty seven years.
Bruce will be lovingly remembered his wife, four children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bruce’s name may be made directly to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation (Palliative Care wing for furnishings), Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.