TUESDAY, February 7, 2017

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 7, 2017.

BISSETT

VIVIAN BISSETT, beloved wife of George Bissett, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the age of 90 years.

The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LETHBRIDGE EAST STAKE CENTRE, 4105 Forestry Avenue South, Lethbridge.

Friends may meet the family prior to the service at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.

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

DIEBEL

NORMAN RODGER DIEBEL, beloved husband of Brenda Diebel, of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at the age of 74 years.

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

Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.

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Donna Drayson

1954 – 2017

Mrs. Donna Drayson of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Therese Villa on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the age of 62 years. Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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GARBER

HERBERT GARBER, beloved husband of the late Clara Garber (nee Harty) for 60 years, passed away at Milk River Health Centre Friday, February 3, 2017 at the age of 89 years.

Dad was born August 1, 1927, in Weis, Austria. He immigrated to Canada settling in the Milk River with his family just before his third birthday. Dad attended school at 2-15 and Milk River Consolidated High School. He continued his education at Coyne Electrical Trade School in Chicago.

On February 21, 1955, dad married the love of his life, Clara Harty and together they raised their 6 children on the family farm southeast of Foremost.

Dad’s greatest love was his family. It was important to him that the family spend quality time together. Big occasions, little occasions and for no particular occasion the more we were together the better. Next to his family, dad loved his steak at Northside Luigis in Lethbridge. Dad enjoyed his coffee, especially with apple pie and ice-cream. Other hobbies included playing cards, curling, camping and gardening, travelling and going for drives to check out the countryside.

Faith and community life were important to Dad. He was a Life Member of the Knights of Columbus and Elks. He was also a founding member of the Amateur Border Radio Club.

Herbert is survived by his children, Theresa (Dennis) McTaggart, Donald (Teresa) Garber, Linda Robutka, Maureen (Anthony) Miller, Laura (Darwin) Balog all of Milk River, AB and Sheila Garber of Airdrie, AB, 14 grandchildren; Layne (Cary-Anne) McTaggart, Lindsey (Joel) Hougen, Lee McTaggart, Kyle (Kelsey) Garber, Marcie Garber, Cody Robutka, Jason Robutka (Katey Caldwell), Kelsey Robutka, Danny (Amanda) Miller, Devon (Rachelle) Miller, Cheryl Miller (Hayden Rintoul), Bradley (Marina) Balog, Darla (Blair) Seward, Carmen (Patrick) Klatt; 6 great grandchildren Jordan Lodermeier, Carter Hougen, Payten and Dylan Garber, Braxton and Camden Balog. He is also survived by his in-laws Mark & Merelyn Harty, Vincent & Ann Harty, Conrad & Phyllis Harty, Peter & Lynn Harty, Harold & Marion Halvorson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Herbert was predeceased by his wife Clara, his parents Frank Sr. and Anna Garber, sister Freda and brother-in-law Pete Bruyckere, brother Frank Jr. and sister-in-law Margaret Garber, brother Ernie and sister-in-law Martha Garber, mother and father-in-law Ferdinand and Anna Harty and Katherine Harty, in-laws Ralph Harty, Magdalena & Manny Lehr, and his son-in-law Alan Robutka.

Dad’s generosity, support and awesome sense of humour will be missed by his family and friends.

A Prayer Service will be held at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH – 321 Main Street Northwest Milk River, AB., on Friday February 10, 2017 at 7:30 P.M. with Father Benedicto Tugano IV officiating.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Benedicto Tugano IV and Father Dominic Nguyen celebrating.

Following the Memorial Mass, Herbert will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife Clara, in the Milk River Cemetery.

In memory of Herbert, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, P.O. Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 4K7.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Gordon Evans

1931 – 2017

Mr. Gordon Evans, formerly of Warner, Alberta, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Ruth Evans passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the age of 85 years. Family and friends are invited to pay their final respects between 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Monday, February 6, 2017 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, AB. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, with Reverend Eva Stanley, officiating. A Graveside Service will follow in the Warner Cemetery.

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GOSTOLA

1943 – 2017

ANNE AGNES GOSTOLA, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Texas Gostola, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, February 6th, 2017 at the age of 73 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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Helge “Robert” Gloslie

September 20, 1925 –

January 31, 2017

Mr. Helge “Robert” Gloslie of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Irene Gloslie went peacefully to his eternal rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the age of 91 years. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY. Family and Friends are invited to a Celebration of Robert’s Life at 11:00am on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street S., Lethbridge, Alberta, with Pastor Tom Peterson, officiating.

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MCADOO

ALBERT “BERT” JAMES MCADOO passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the age of 78 years.

He was the beloved husband of Donna (Smith) McAdoo, and loving father of daughter Colette (Gary) Wood, and son Darren McAdoo (Tracy Hatton), all of Calgary; and dearly loved by grandsons Samuel and Jackson Bagley, and granddaughters Jaide, Skylar, and Brooke McAdoo. He is also survived by three nephews, Daniel, Neil, and Alan Dowhan, along with many cousins and friends.

Albert was predeceased by his parents, along with his sister Theresa Dowhan, and brother Patrick McAdoo.

Bert was born on October 29, 1938 in Maryfield, Saskatchewan to Herbert and Mary (Moan) McAdoo and was the oldest of three children. Bert spent the majority of his childhood growing up on a farm in the Tofield, Alberta area. It was in this area he met his first spouse and mother of his children, Gladys Marie (Lauber) McAdoo, of Round Hill, Alberta. After graduation, he dabbled in a few careers until he found doing what he enjoyed in 1965, which was Seismic Oil and Gas Exploration. He spent 20 years in the Seismic industry, and this allowed him to work extensively throughout Northern and Western Canada, as well as the Southern and Western USA. It was in the Seismic business where Bert first met his future second wife, Donna Smith, of Picture Butte, Alberta.

Bert and his family moved to Calgary in the late 1960’s, but Bert never enjoyed the impersonal crowds and noise of city life. He much preferred living in small towns, where he knew everybody’s name, and could converse with everyone he encountered on the street.

In 1986, Bert moved to Picture Butte, where he immediately became a pillar of the community. Active in all community events, and always the first to lend a helping hand to those in need, Bert thrived in the small town atmosphere that he so loved. His kindness and friendly personality will be greatly missed within the community.

A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

ORICH

PATRICIA MARIE ORICH beloved wife of the late Kenneth John Henry Orich, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 64 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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

OVINGE

NEELTJE OVINGE, beloved wife of the late Thomas Ovinge, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre, in Lethbridge on Thursday February 2, 2017 at the age of 92.

Nell is lovingly remembered by her five children, Rita (Jim) Span, John (Gerri) Ovinge, Casey (Pearl) Ovinge, Audrey (Harry) Stigter and Tom (Shirley) Ovinge, son-in-law Hans Vant Land as well as 22 grandchildren and their spouses, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is also survived by one sister Tiny and one brother Tinus (Hilly) and several family members in Holland.

Nell was predeceased by her loving husband, Thomas in 2003 and her daughter Hilda in 2001.

Nell was born June 3, 1924 in Barneveld, Holland, to Cornelis and Hendrika DeGraaf, one of six children.

She married Tom Ovinge on March 31, 1949 and together they immigrated to Canada in April 1949, eventually settling down on their farm in Scandia. Neeltje was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to garden and was a skilled seamstress; her hands were always busy doing handcrafts.

A Private Family Interment will be held followed by a Celebration of Nell’s Life at the TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH, 1100 – 40 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. with Reverend Wybren Oord officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rehoboth Christian Ministries, 340 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 3L7.

To send a condolence, please visit

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Fred Popovitch

1927 – 2017

Mr. Fred Popovitch of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Anne Popovitch, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the age of 89 years.

Those of you who knew Fred know his well-lived and well-loved life and history. Those of you who want to fill in the blanks are always welcome to chat with family and friends.

Besides his loving wife Anne of 64 years, Fred is survived by his son David Popovitch; daughter Michelle (Joe) Sinclair); grandchild Jasmine Sinclair; his “surrogate” daughter Dannielle Skelding; several “grand kitties” as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

As per Fred’s wishes, a private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Lethbridge Humane Society, 2920 16 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E9; PAWS, 704 4 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N0; or to The Last Chance Cat Ranch, https://her.is/2l86dNf PO Box 30025 Park Place Lethbridge, AB T1J 4X3.

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William “Willy” Schmold

1957 – 2017

Mr. William “Willy” Schmold of Coaldale, passed away peacefully at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary on Thursday, February 2, 2017 following a life of health issues at the age of 60 years. He is finally at peace. A Private Family service will be held at a later date.

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