FRIDAY, February 17, 2017

Frank (Ted) Wilfred Firth July 1, 1952 – January 23, 2017

We are very saddened to announce the sudden passing of Ted while he was away on vacation in Mexico. Ted was a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Ted, which will be held on one of his favourite days of the year, St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17, 2017 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Westminster Community Hall (411 – 16 Street North, Lethbridge).

Mark Johnson
1954 – 2017
After many years of poor health, Marquis Lavone Johnson, passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the age of 62 years.
Mark is survived by his mother Ruth Ann Johnson and his siblings Gregory (Brenda) Johnson of Lethbridge, Loren (Cindy) Johnson of Barnwell, Tracy (Shelly) Johnson of Calgary, Trevor (Cherie) Johnson of Taber, Nina (David) Ogles of Springville, Utah, Melvin (Anna) Johnson of Oak Grove, Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews as well as a large extended family.
He was predeceased by his father Bruce Lavone Johnson.
Mark was born in Taber on March 24, 1954. His childhood home was Barnwell. He attended the Barnwell School, W.R. Myers High School and the University of Calgary where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in General Studies and a Master of Arts in Political Science. Through self study, he became an electronic technician for Solid State Geophysical of Calgary. He travelled extensively for his company in the rural areas of Alberta, some parts of British Columbia, Saskatchewan as well as Yemen, Trinidad and Louisiana. Due to ill health, he was forced to retire at a young age and returned to his home in Barnwell.
In spite of his physical condition, he found enjoyment for many years growing flowers and trees to enhance the beauty of this small village. Mark accumulated a large library of books as well as vinyl records of classical music. The last few months of his life, he resided at the Clearview Lodge where he was treated most kindly by the staff and residents. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the church prior to the funeral service on Saturday, February 18, 2017 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Barnwell on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Barnwell 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.

Ken Gartly
1946 – 2017
Kenneth Gartly, passed away in Taber on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the age of 70 years after struggling several years with dementia.
A private service will be held in Medicine Hat. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Left to mourn his passing is his brother Ron (Beryl) Gartly of Taber; nieces and nephews Jo-Ann (Randy) Duran and Sandra (Bill) Kennedy of Regina, Saskatchewan, Jonathan (Melissa) Gartly of Lomond, Kelvin (Lisa) Gartly of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Lester Gartly of Calgary and Sharon (Nick) Milojevic of Niagara Falls, Ontario as well as several cousins, great nieces and nephews. He is also remembered by some good friends who reside in Calgary and Winnipeg.
He was predeceased by his parents William “Bill” and Leontine “Lee” Gartly, and half-sister Mary Magdalin (nee Gartly).
Ken was born on October 22, 1946 at Leader, Saskatchewan and grew up on a farm eight miles north of Richmound, Saskatchewan. Ken’s elementary education took place in one room country schools including Etna, Progress and Richfield, where he was taught by his mother. He attended high school in Horsham, Saskatchewan and finished grade twelve at Prairie High School in Three Hills. Following high school, Ken studied four years at Prairie Bible Institute, graduating in 1967. He then studied three years at the University of Calgary, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor’s degree. He worked several different jobs in Calgary, Carberry, Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba and Toronto, Ontario, including a stint as a security guard in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Ken then attended the University of Manitoba and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree in 1985. Following graduation, he worked as a mechanical engineer for several years until about the time he was diagnosed with a dementia called Primary Progressive Aphasia.
His main avocational pursuits were cycling, alpine skiing, camping and hiking in the mountains. These passions and his desire for adventure took him to places like Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and California for skiing and Vancouver Island, the Oregon coast, Germany and Holland for cycling and camping. In the summer of 1975, Ken embarked on a stimulating trip to Scotland to visit the village and parish of Gartly and to explore his Gartly family heritage. He had a fine singing voice and enjoyed singing in a choir the last couple of years he lived in Winnipeg.  Ken was known and respected for his integrity, work ethic and even temperament.
When Ken was no longer able to care for himself in his own home in Winnipeg, he moved to Taber to live with his brother Ron and wife Beryl in July of 2008. In the fall of 2011, he was moved to Linden View where he resided until his passing.
“As a family, we are grateful for the compassionate attention Ken received from the staff and caregivers at Linden View. Thank you to medical and pharmaceutical personnel for your input and care. We thank God for all who so graciously cared for Ken. May God richly bless you for your kind service.”
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

GUZIK

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of MARION RUTH GUZIK, beloved mother and grandmother, on Monday, February 13, 2017.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Brenda Lynde and grandson Shaun Lynde; sister Nellie Mehrer and brother Ron Mehrer; nephew Glenn (Karen) Cooper; niece Cheryl (Desmond) and family; niece Barbara (Dariusz) and nephew Keith (Nathalie) and family.

Marion was predeceased by her beloved husband, Walter Guzik; parents, Christian and Paulina Mehrer; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Al Cooper, sister-in-law, Melva Mehrer as well as canine family members, Tawnie and Lexus.

Marion was born on October 1, 1930 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, the second youngest of five siblings. She was a fantastic cook and enjoyed Bingo and bowling. Marion was the founding President of the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association of Canada (TNAC) as well as establishing the local TN support group, which still meets every month.

Our family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Chinook Regional Hospital for their compassion and dedication to Marion in her last days as well to the personnel of the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services for their professionalism and commitment to EMS care for Marion.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marion may be made to the Trigeminal Association of Canada, C/O Tracey Houston, Treasurer TNAC, 8352-208B Street, Langley, BC V2Y 0A7.

A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.

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