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By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 28, 2016.

ALLRED

ORLEY FRANK ALLRED, beloved husband of the late Miriam Allred, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 in Magrath, Alberta.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca


LAYNG

DR. JAMES LAURENCE LAYNG, beloved husband of Dora Penner-Layng, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, December 24th, 2016 at the age of 86 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH – 411 – 11th Street South, Lethbridge, AB. on Friday, December 30th, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with Canon James Robinson officiating.

In memory of James and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Interfaith Food Bank – 1103 3 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0H7 or to the St. Augustine’s Memorial Fund – 411 – 11th Street South, Lethbridge, AB. T1J 2N9.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com


Dalean Sky Manybears

Iipoosaapikiinasoopoo

“Coming Gentle Wind”

1990 – 2016

Dalean Manybears, beloved wife of Tyler Mitchell and mother of Erin Smith, passed away suddenly on December 23, 2016 at the young age of 26 years. A Family Service will be held at Eden’s Funeral Home (2424 5th Ave, Fort Macleod) on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 3:00pm , followed by a Wake Service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church (90 1st Ave. West, Cardston) until 11:00pm. A second Wake Service will be held at the home of Francine Smith beginning at 12:00 on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. A Funeral Service will be held at the Piikanii Community Hall on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at the Brocket Cemetery.


Don Harding
1929 – 2016
Donald Owen Harding, beloved husband of the late Pat Harding, passed away in Taber on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the age of 87 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.


 

Florence Matz

1934 – 2016
The family of Florence Matz would like to announce her passing in Lethbridge on Friday, December 16, 2016 at the age of 82 years.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so prior to the funeral service at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, December 28, 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.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.


OKA

AVALINE MARLENE OKA

nee YOUNG PINE

August 4, 1955

– December 22, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marlene after a prolonged illness at the Ft. Macleod Extendicare. She was surrounded by family.

Marlene was very proud of having played basketball with the St.Mary’s Warriorettes, during her high school years. She met the love of her life in high school. Marlene Weeboy (Mike) shared a life in Saoki for 43 years. Photography was one of her many talents & it wasn’t surprising that people would go to her to look through her photo archives whenever they needed pictures.

Marlene was employed at Blood Tribe Family & Community Support Services for 10 years where she eventually became a supervisor & was also employed with St. Paul’s Treatment Centre for 5 years.

She was a devout catholic, was proud to have done her Cursillo & supported & participated in traditional ceremonies.

She was an excellent mother & doted on her grandchildren. She encouraged her children to pursue their education & she lived to rejoice the birth of her first great grandchild during her final year.

Marlene is survived by her husband Mike; daughters; Charlene (Keith), Gabriel (Andrew), & her son Micheal (Cheryl); 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, 4 brothers & 5 sisters. Numerous nieces & nephews 7 sisters in law & 2 brothers in law.

She was predeceased by her parents Raymond & Kathleen Young Pine and her Mother-in-law Mary Louise Oka.

The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful & thoughtful care she received from the nurses & staff at the Ft Macleod extendicare.

A Family Viewing will be held at Legacy Funeral Home in Cardston on Tuesday, December 27th, 2016 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Following the family viewing the Wake Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve, AB from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve, on Wednesday, December 28th, at 11:00 am. Interment in the Young Pine Family Cemetery.

Send condolences to:

http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca


Emil Radke
1928 – 2016
 Emil Radke, beloved husband of Hilde Radke, passed away in Taber on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the age of 88 years.
 Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
 The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
 Emil is survived by Hilde, his loving wife of sixty one years and their four children Edeltraut Radke (Kevin Schmutz) of Sedgewick, Ron (Belinda) Radke of Taber, Linda Radke (Doug Banks) of Coaldale and Jaden Schafer (Jannis Hanson) of Taber; grandchildren Erica, Adriane (Mark), Shane, Ethan and Tyler (Larissa); great grandchildren Sharissa, Shenae, Noah, Audrey and Paislee. He is also survived by his brother Gerhard (Marjorie) Radke.
 He was predeceased by his parents Gottlieb and Hulda Radke, brother Oscar and sister-in-law Annette Radke.
 Emil was born on October 12, 1928 in Kulm, Bessarabia. He immigrated to Canada in May of 1953 and married Hilde Porsch on May 28, 1955. They moved to Calgary eventually returning to Taber in 1963 and raising their family on the farm north east of Taber. Emil was a carpenter by trade and also enjoyed farming. On occassion, Emil and Hilde would go dancing at the German Harmony Club. Emil was always laughing and joking with friends and family. His passion was his grandchildren and great grandchildren, always making time for them. Emil will be missed, always loved and remembered by his family and friends.
 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Emil’s name may be made directly to the Clearview Lodge Resident Council, 4730 – 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N6 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7 (http://www.heartandstroke.com).
 Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.


STEED

DIANNE STEED, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 in Raymond, Alberta.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca


TAYLOR

BEATRICE MAY TAYLOR, beloved wife of the late Jack Taylor, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 in Raymond, Alberta

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca


TOLMAN

GERALD “JERRY” CHENEY TOLMAN, passed away in Cardston on Friday, December 23, 2016 at the age of 82 years, beloved husband of Dianne Shields Tolman.

Besides his wife, he is also survived by his children, Tammy (Rod) Leavitt of Cardston, AB, Geoff (Rebecca) Tolman of Coquitlam, BC, Shaun (Kerry) Tolman of Raymond, AB, Krystal (Tim) Martindale of Rexburg, Idaho, Kylis (Tyler) Bevans of Cardston, AB; 16 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren.

Friends may meet the family from 7:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Legacy Funeral Home in Cardston or at the church on Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 am prior to the Service.

The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cardston Alberta West Stake Center (Waterton Highway) at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Interment to follow in the Hill Spring Cemetery, Hill Spring, Alberta.

Send condolences to:

http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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