FRIDAY, October 14, 2016

ANDERSON

THOMAS (Ted) EDWARD ANDERSON, beloved husband of Sarah Jean Anderson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 84 years. He will be missed by his loving wife, “Sally”, his children: Eric (Michelle) Anderson of Calgary, Wendy (Rudy) Durieux of Olds, Doran (Christine) Anderson of Lethbridge, and Gary (JinHee) Anderson of Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Addie Anderson, and one granddaughter, Letitia Anderson, as well as a sister-in-law Larea Anderson, and three brothers-in-law, Ed Firth, Mickey Kovac and Craig Watson. He leaves behind his seven siblings: Freeda Kovac, Norma Firth, Ken Anderson, Jean Watson, Sharon (Mark) Wood, Richard (Gloria) Anderson, and Monty (Sharon) Anderson. Friends may meet the family on Friday, October 14 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge, or prior to the funeral service on Saturday at the church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS CHAPEL, 175 Rocky Mountain Blvd. West, Lethbridge with Bishop Sheldon McLachlan officiating. Interment to follow in the Cardston Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.

Greg Cronkhite

1980 – 2016

Mr. Greg Cronkhite of Lethbridge, Alberta, beloved son of Louella and Dave Cronkhite and brother of Rich Cronkhite, passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, September 30, 2016 at the age of 36 years. Greg’s funeral will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB

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DE JONG

CHRIS DE JONG, beloved husband of Vicki De Jong passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care facility in Lethbridge on Tuesday October 11th, 2016 at the age of 76 years. Chris is survived by his wife Vicki De Jong, his children Brian (wife Crystal and children Brandon, Cayley), Ron (wife Sandra and son Grant), and Darren; sisters Lamberdena De Jong, Joanne Veldman, Marlene Grinnell and brother Glenn De Jong, as well as their spouses and numerous nieces and nephews. Chris was predeceased by his parents Christian Sr. and Ida De Jong and brother David. Chris was raised in Nobleford, AB and lived on the family farm where he and Vicki then farmed for many years. He always enjoyed the outdoors, such as farming, fishing, skiing and being in the mountains. He also enjoyed visiting with many friends and relatives. He will be missed by his family & friends.

Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 – Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Sunday, October 16th from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

The funeral will be held at the MONARCH REFORMED CHURCH on Monday October 17th, 2016 at 1pm. Interment and a reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to World Vision Canada, 19 Skyview Springs Manor NE, Calgary, AB. T3N 0A9

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MEAD

LAWRENCE “LARRY” ORMIE MEAD, passed away after a brief illness at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the age of 77 years.

He leaves behind his only son, Brad (Shari) and his grandsons Tyson & Colten Mead of Lethbridge, his son-in-law Patrick Vance (Dawn Lauer) of Lethbridge and granddaughter Tara-Lynn Vance (Wylee) from Pierceland, Sask., grandson Terry Vance (Courtnee) and his only great-granddaughter McKenna Conway-Vance of Lethbridge, his brother Jack (Bev) Mead of Vernon, B.C., and sister Penny (John) Oczkowski of Pincher Creek, as well as many nieces & nephews.

He was predeceased by his only daughter Nancy Lynn Vance in 2009, his father Lawrence Mead 1967, and his mother Penny Mead 2002.

Dad was born April 19, 1939 and raised in Lethbridge. He started his career as an RCMP officer, then as Chief of Police in Coaldale. He later moved on to be a Lethbridge Firefighter for many years. Life and opportunity took him to a career in Securities in Las Vegas, Nevada for several years. He later moved on to Phoenix, AZ., then back to Lethbridge where he was a Director of Maintenance & Security with the Chinook Regional Hospital. He spent the next number of years between Phoenix, AZ. with careers in Hospital & Healthcare Security and finally back to Lethbridge permanently in 2006.

He loved horses & many family pets. He had a particular passion for horses and participated as a chuckwagon driver for several years in the Calgary Stampede. His tarp sponsor was Perlich Bros. Action Market. He also ran his own thoroughbred racehorses at the Racetrack; his two favorites were Sharp Poppa & Naptown.

He also worked for the Alberta Racing Commission as a track Steward for several years.

He knew many people over the years and could always be seen giving you the thumbs up!

Thanks you to all his support at The Good Samaritan Society, the Chinook Regional Hospital and all his doctors, nurses and teams over the past year.

At Larry’s request, no formal funeral service will be held.

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